Buttonwood

Name: Buttonwood
Address: 51 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, United States, 02461
Telephone: (617) 928-5771
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1030)

$31 to $50

American

51 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA 02461

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Buttonwood is a neighborhood restaurant in Newton Highlands that serves rustic American food. Our bar focuses on local craft beers, classic cocktails, and small-production wines. We serve the full dinner menu at our bar and counter seats, and encourage walk-in parties for the bar and dining room. For our most up-to-date menu please visit us at buttonwoodnewton.com .

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(617) 928-5771
Website
https://www.buttonwoodnewton.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Aaron DePaolo
Private party facilities
Make your holiday party, milestone birthday, graduation or any corporate or family event extra special! Full buyouts of the restaurant are available for 30-50 people seated/plated or 70+ for cocktails and appetizers. Pricing starts at $2,500 depending on day/time, menu and number of guests. Email for more details : info@buttonwoodnewton.com

Location
51 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA 02461
Neighborhood
Newton
Cross street
Columbus St.
Parking details
In addition to metered street parking, there is also a municipal lot located across Lincoln St - both of these parking options are free after 6pm Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday.
Public transit
We are located on the Green "D" Line - Newton Highlands stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,030 people are saying

Buttonwood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Buttonwood is a delightful neighborhood gem in Newton, offering "exceptional food and service." With a cozy atmosphere and a welcoming vibe, it's perfect for gatherings. Known for its "amazing fries," "fantastic burgers," and inventive menu, Buttonwood ensures a memorable dining experience. Reservations are recommended, as it's a popular spot.

1,030 Reviews

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Anne VIP
Greater Boston30 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and cocktail were amazing. My friend and I shared an app and had 2 entrees and cleaned our plates. Looking forward to going back.
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Jessica VIP
Greater Boston22 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It would be nice to see new items on the menu. I had the brassica salad which was mediocre and the dates had very little blue cheese. Would love to try coming back if the menu changes at some point.
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Lisa VIP
Greater Boston51 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful neighborhood hang. Food and service always on point.
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Sara VIP
Greater Boston23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our anniversary dinner -- great to be eating outdoors. Thank you so much for the complimentary bubbly: very generous of you.
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marci VIP
Greater Boston68 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice size portions and well made food.A resfreshing change. I had the chicken and my mom had the muscles. We loved them both.
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Terry
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Love this Newton gem. Reliably excellent, interesting food. Friendly service. Nice selection of wines by the glass.
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Mary
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was fun and attentive. Love this spot as a neighborhood restaurant with interesting options. Food was good, not fabulous but absolutely solid. Will definitely come back.
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Marcy VIP
Greater Boston30 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a very cool neighborhood place to eat, drink and gather. We loved the service we got when we were able to have it. They were a short staffed so we waited a 1/2 hour before someone came to get our drink orders.
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Robert VIP
Greater Boston30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening, dinner with six friends. The lemon ricotta is a treat! A really special place in Newton Highlands.
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Carla VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside for the first time this year which was lovely, food (swordfish and pork Milanese) were both delish, spicy margarita excellent! Staff were delightful
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FAQs

Buttonwood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 928-5771.

Buttonwood is rated 4.7 stars by 1030 OpenTable diners.

Buttonwood does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

51 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA 02461

Additional information

Cross street
Columbus St.
Neighborhood
Newton
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
In addition to metered street parking, there is also a municipal lot located across Lincoln St - both of these parking options are free after 6pm Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday.
Public transit
We are located on the Green "D" Line - Newton Highlands stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Aaron DePaolo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.buttonwoodnewton.com/
Phone number
(617) 928-5771
Private party facilities
Make your holiday party, milestone birthday, graduation or any corporate or family event extra special! Full buyouts of the restaurant are available for 30-50 people seated/plated or 70+ for cocktails and appetizers. Pricing starts at $2,500 depending on day/time, menu and number of guests. Email for more details : info@buttonwoodnewton.com

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