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Buttermilk & Bourbon, Boston, MA

Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.5 (3601)
$30 and under
Southern
160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 141 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jason Santos
  • Private party facilities
    Throw an unforgettable event New Orleans style! We offer semi-private and private space in one of our 3 rooms, or book all 3! We have a massive patio for semi-private & private functions as well.
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Dartmouth Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, Back Bay Station Garage
  • Public transit
    Green Line: CopleyOrange Line: Back Bay Station
  • Entertainment
    3 different rooms designed to give the ambiance of the many energies in New Orleans, our fresh & bright Garden District; elegant French Quarters room with reclaimed church pews and arched wooden ceilings; Voodoo lounge filled with mystery & cocktails. As well as our Bourbon Street area with a la carte raw bar and Hurricane's on draft. Warm weather brings out patio & outdoor lounge, perfect for warm days, beignets and people watching. All while the best of NOLA Jazz plays in the background.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,601 people are saying

Buttermilk & Bourbon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buttermilk & Bourbon offers a vibrant New Orleans-inspired dining experience in Boston. Guests rave about the "great food and atmosphere," with standout dishes like the "biscuits and ribs being to die for." The "fantastic outdoor patio" and "creative cocktails" enhance the lively ambiance, making it a must-visit spot.
3,601 Reviews
  1. Anabel

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 — Incredible Experience!! Buttermilk & Bourbon blew me away. The mac and cheese was the best I’ve ever had, super creamy and cheesy. The white BBQ wings (sauce on the side) were perfectly seasoned and crispy, and the dipping sauce was amazing. The strawberry crunch salad was fresh and flavorful, and the Cajun honey garlic ribs were fall-off-the-bone delicious. The potato salad was the perfect pairing. I had a blackberry Aperol spritz, which was light and refreshing, and the beignets were a perfect sweet finish. Loved the aesthetic and chill ambiance with different seating vibes in each room, and the staff were all so friendly and attentive. Big kudos to the chef and team. We’ll definitely be back!

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  2. Stephanie

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated outside even though I made the reservation for inside. The service was great and fast, our waiter made valuable recommendations and was friendly. Great neighborhood to dine in. Great ambiance. Highly recommend it!

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  3. Chris

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing experience the food was spectacular and overall customer service was above and beyond. I highly recommend this restaurant .

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  4. Carlos

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible and the ambience was top notch.

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  5. Luke

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Get the fried chicken! Nashville chicken isn't too hot. Tuna tartare toast and biscuits were also delicious

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  6. Karen

    Greater Boston1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent. It appeared our waiter was assigned our table outside of his "section" therefore did not see him as often as needed. Not his fault - blame who was managing the tables or the waitstaff that maybe didn't show up and left them short on staff. Had requested a high chair for our 3yo granddaughter and when we arrived were told "we only have one and it's broken". Suggest you might break out the wallet and invest in a couple??

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  7. James VIP

    Las Vegas41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was absolutely outstanding. Will definitely be returning.

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  8. Phillip

    Wisconsin2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my first time waiting this restaurant anything less than five stops the issue that I ran into was our waiter. He forgot to enter her order on three separate occasions have us waiting an extended period of time for the food not only did our food show extremely late and made us late for the rest of the night of event that we have planned. We were prompt with arriving on time. Additionally, we were courteous to the server the entire time at one point when he acknowledged that he never put the order in he said “let me talk to the kitchen “as if it was the kitchen‘s issue and not his.

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  9. Sherri VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately, the only room that could see us was one without any fans or air conditioning, and it was stifling. While the waiter was very nice, he could not make up for an our discomfort. And while much of the food was good, it literally arrived five minutes after we ordered. One of my dining companions commented, “ at the very least, they could act like they cooked it.” I’m afraid I won’t be going back.

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  10. Lindsey

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place, the patio is cute as a button and the staff are just great!

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FAQs

Buttermilk & Bourbon offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 266-1122.

Buttermilk & Bourbon is rated 4.5 stars by 3601 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 141 times today
Google Map for Buttermilk & Bourbon

160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dartmouth Street
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, Back Bay Station Garage
  • Public transit
    Green Line: CopleyOrange Line: Back Bay Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Santos
  • Entertainment
    3 different rooms designed to give the ambiance of the many energies in New Orleans, our fresh & bright Garden District; elegant French Quarters room with reclaimed church pews and arched wooden ceilings; Voodoo lounge filled with mystery & cocktails. As well as our Bourbon Street area with a la carte raw bar and Hurricane's on draft. Warm weather brings out patio & outdoor lounge, perfect for warm days, beignets and people watching. All while the best of NOLA Jazz plays in the background.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Throw an unforgettable event New Orleans style! We offer semi-private and private space in one of our 3 rooms, or book all 3! We have a massive patio for semi-private & private functions as well.
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