Buttermilk & Bourbon

Name: Buttermilk & Bourbon
Address: 160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 266-1122
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (3601)

$30 and under

Southern

160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

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2 people

Jul 26, 2025

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!

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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
(617) 266-1122
Website
http://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/
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.

Location
160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
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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Oysters of the Day*$3.00
Lemon Shandy Poached U-12 Peel & Eat Shrimp Cocktail$4.50
pink pepper mignonette, Crystal cocktail sauce, Atomic horseradish cream
Simple Roasted Mushroom Toast$12.00
fresh herb salad, truffle butter, marinated peppers
Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs$14.00
sweet spoonbread, hot honey glaze, cucumber chow chow
Cajun Grilled Swordfish*$15.00
warm crab salad, asparagus, lemon mayo, chile oil
2 Fried Chicken Sliders$14.00
bacon jam, whipped cheddar, sweet pickles
Pulled Pork Croquettes$8.00
smoky hot BBQ sauce
Boiled Peanut Hummus$10.00
benne seed crackers, heirloom tomato-cucumber salad, smoked paprika
Nashville Hot Alligator Fries$14.00
pimento queso, comeback sauce, crinkle cut pickles
House Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Nashville hot, sweet & spicy, BBQ syrup or white BBQ sauce
- Chicken Wings$12.00
- Boneless Fried Thighs$14.00
- Bone-In ½ Chicken$21.00

Dessert

Fresh Fried Beignets$10.00
powdered sugar
Soft Serve of the Day$5.00
salted pretzel cone
Sticky Toffee Biscuit Bread Pudding$10.00
bourbon sauce, brown butter dippin' dots
Fresh Fruit Shortcake$10.00
root beer chantilly, vanilla pastry cream
Warm Honey Glazed Biscuits$14.00
smoked cinnamon butter & pimento cheese spread

What 3,601 people are saying

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

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 141 times today

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

Website
http://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/
Phone number
(617) 266-1122
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.

Buttermilk & Bourbon

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Raw Bar

Oysters of the Day*$3.00

Lemon Shandy Poached U-12 Peel & Eat Shrimp Cocktail$4.50

Simple Roasted Mushroom Toast$12.00

Memphis Style Baby Back Ribs$14.00

Cajun Grilled Swordfish*$15.00

2 Fried Chicken Sliders$14.00

Pulled Pork Croquettes$8.00

Boiled Peanut Hummus$10.00

Nashville Hot Alligator Fries$14.00

House Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Featured Items

B&B Fish Battered Catfish$14.00

Crawfish Étouffée Hand Pies$11.00

½ Dozen Roasted Oysters$19.00

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp$15.00

2 Prime Burger Sliders*$10.00

Roasted Jalapeño Mac & Cheese$14.00

Baby Kale Salad$10.00

Wedge Salad$11.00

Caramelized Sweet Potatoes$8.00

Red Onion Braised Beef Cheek$16.00

Maplebrook Farms Burrata$18.00

Dessert

Fresh Fried Beignets$10.00

Soft Serve of the Day$5.00

Sticky Toffee Biscuit Bread Pudding$10.00

Fresh Fruit Shortcake$10.00

Warm Honey Glazed Biscuits$14.00

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