Lower Mills Tavern

Name: Lower Mills Tavern
Address: 2269 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA, United States, 02124-5624
Telephone: (857) 267-4461
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

54 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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At Lower Mills Tavern, we strive to make this place feel like home to all – Whether that be during game day, date night, or a quick drink after work. We are a Dorchester-local bar with a strong passion for community and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We offer live music 2-3 nights a week as well as $1 oysters, wood-fired pizzas, wings and so much more.

Our delicious seasonal menus are sure to have menu items specially catered towards any dietary need (ex: gluten-free, vegan, etc.). Voted Best Neighborhood in Boston (Dorchester; Boston Magazine 2018)!

We are located in the heart of Lower Mills right down the street from our two sister restaurants Yellow Door Taqueria and Madre Osteria & Bar - perfect spots to grab a drink before or after your reservation!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(857) 267-4461

Delivery

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(857) 267-4461
Website
http://www.lowermillstavern.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Luke Sullivan

Location
2269 Dorchester Ave Boston, MA 02124-5624
Neighborhood
Dorchester
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Burger & Beer Special
$18.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Each week we feature a craft beer and design a burger specifically to pair with the notes and flavors of that beer!

Offers

$1 Oysters Monday
Multiple dates available
Mon - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Join us for buck-a-shuck Oysters starting at 4pm.
Irish Seisiun!
Multiple dates available
Tue - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Every Tuesday starting at 7:30PM we have a live Irish Seisiun! Come and enjoy, or bring an instrument and join in!
Live Music!
Multiple dates available
Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Sat - 4:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Every Thursday & Saturday night starting at 7:30PM, we feature some of the best local talent!

LMT Wings$14.00
tossed in your choice of either agrodolce sauce or sweet & salty
Crispy Smash$8.00
smashed fingerling potatoes topped with parmesan cheese served with a lemon miso aioli
Plump Crab Toast$18.00
plump crab spread broiled until caramelized and served on buttered toasted sourdough finished with fresh chives
Truffled Artichoke Dip$12.00
served with toasted baguette
Shrimp & Grits$14.00
char-grilled shrimp over cheesy grits with a spicy tomato vinaigrette and a bright bacon corn relish
Corned Beef Empanadas$12.00
a sweet, salty and spicy filling in a buttery and flaky dough served with a zesty homemade Guinness beer mustard dipping sauce

Soups & Salads

Classic Turkey Chili$12.00
red and white bean chili with seasoned turkey; salsa verde, sour cream and crispy tortilla chips
Tomato Bisque$8.00
hearty roasted tomatoes, parmesan cheese, chives
Roasted Chioggia & Beet Salad$14.00
served over baby arugula dressed with a blood orange vinaigrette, finished with goat cheese and tossed pine nuts (contains nuts)
Boston Bibb Salad$14.00
bacon, blue cheese and tomato with roasted radishes, served on green goddess-dressed Boston bibb lettuce
Caesar Salad$12.00
romaine hearts, shaved parmesan, mustard croutons, house-made Caesar dressing

Sandwiches

served with choice of fries or salad | truffle fries +$1 | fried egg +$1 | gluten-free bun +$1 | bacon +$2

Buttermilk Fried Chicken$15.00
vermont cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, creamy ranch; on seeded brioche
Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese$13.00
applewood smoked bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, lemon turmeric aioli on buttered sourdough
LMT Burger$15.00
american cheese, house sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion on seeded brioche
Ribs on Toast$16.00
bbq-braised baby back ribs served on ciabatta with a mustard seed and brussels sprout cole slaw
Black Bean Burger$16.00
served on a soft potato roll with melted vegan cheddar cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato and a chipotle ranch sauce

Plates

Classic Bolognese$26.00
mixture of beef with cured pork slowly simmered until tender, in a hearty tomato sauce with pappardelle and parmesan
Pan-Seared Salmon$26.00
cajun-blackened and served over a sticky and garlicky black bean cornbread and mustard green pan salad
Coffee-Rubbed Hanger Steak$30.00
served with crispy french fries and a buttery and creamy sundried compound butter
Crispy Cauliflower Tacos$18.00
chili-spiced and crispy romanesco cauliflower; seasoned sour cream and pickled carrots served with three tacos
Herbed Swordfish Skewer$26.00
served over a mediterranean style israeli couscous with seared artichoke hearts, blistered tomatoes and a creamy garbanzo hummus

Pizza

substitute coconut mozzarella +$2 | substitute gluten-free crust +$2

Tomato Mozarella$13.00
fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan, sliced hothouse tomatoes, garlic oil, basil
Sundried Tomato & Cauliflower Pizza$14.00
sundried tomato balsamic purée and garlic roasted romanesco cauliflower, finished with coconut mozzarella
Classic Pepperoni & Mushroom$16.00
thickly sliced pepperoni rounds, roasted crimini mushrooms, fresh oregano, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, grated romano cheese

Sides

Hand-Cut Fries$7.00
Truffle Fries$8.00
Side House Salad$7.00
Baked Mac & Cheese$8.00
Sesame Noodles$9.00
Sautéed Kale$8.00
Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Meditteranean Style Couscous$7.00

What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Good food, nice atmosphere.
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shakira88
New England
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Service was great! Steak needed some seasoning & mimosa could of had more flavor . Truffle fries were awesome ! Our server was so nice and polite ! Place was nice and clean too!
RL
RobertL
New England
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday. Had a great meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great weekend brunch. Fun vibe, friendly staff, timely service.
RD
RalphD
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience1
Full but packed, simple food took 45 minutes to arrive. WAY TOO LOUD!! Food was good and good value. Maybe come back on a weeknite.
KM
KristenM
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Enjoyed our meal and experience at Lower Mills Tavern. Would love to come back for brunch or a live music night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Classic tavern located in a revitalized and historic Boston neighborhood. Large open window panels, flowers boxes and beautiful interior design provided a great setting for a springtime lunch. Service was first rate too however our meal was inconsistent and quite ordinary. The LFT wings were very good with a interesting house sauce but a bit on the small side. The chicken Caesar salad was overdressed but otherwise good. The short rib sandwich seemed interesting but was quite disappointing. The meat was sparse, dry and lacked any real flavor. It also had a bone shard that indicated a bit of carelessness to me. The bar offers a very good choice of beers and spirits. Overall a four and I’ll try them again. They obviously work hard, aim to please and deserve a chance from others too.
GL
GregoryL
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent over experience. Perfect neighborhood spot.
JG
JeanneG
New England
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Food was just ok. Mac n cheese cold
p
patriciac
New England
193 reviews
vip
4.0
193 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great place for weeknight dinner especially if you enjoy craft beers. A bit noisy but great burgers!! Definitely worth the visit.
TN
TopNotch10
New England
260 reviews
vip
4.0
260 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great neighborhood place with full bar seating plus hightop and standard seating. Cozy atmosphere, great burgers and fries, salmon also very good. Appetizers could use some imagination but salads fresh and varied. The room is very lively with over-amped music and the occasional live musician -- space can get very lively with live music added to the mix. Service is welcoming, efficient and informative.
J
Josh
London
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love this place. This newest version of the menu looks like a winner! Already looking forward to our next visit. Accommodating friendly staff as usual for this place. We didn’t know live music happened so that was both a annoyance and a treat. The performers were great but the volume was as if you were going to a concert and not ambiance, it was a distraction and limited our stay to just having our meals and going somewhere else for drinks and deserts because it was impossible to enjoy our company.
AP
AshleyP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely experience with Jake he was attentive and the food and drinks were delicious. Definitely a family place that we will go back to.
WK
WendyK
New England
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Fun cozy tavern. Delicious food and beverages. Loved the Irish music! Will definitely return.
BH
BriaH
New England
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Food was okay, kinda cold. Waiter wasn’t very attentive but they don’t have a lot of staff so it makes sense.
KS
KiwanS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about this place is AMAZING!!!! The food, drinks, staff and atmosphere are all a win!!
SQ
SuzeQ
New England
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our first visit here. The place is small but has a nice friendly neighborhood vibe. We ordered the special fish and chips and learned they were already sold out. How odd since it was not yet 6 pm. My husband is a light eater and was happy with his chicken Caesar salad - tons of chicken. I had the salmon which tasted great but the honey mustard and other things that it say on was too spicy and overpowered the fish. Next time I will get the salmon over the salad. My husband remarked that we were not rushed at all - very nice. It seemed like most there stayed awhile too. We will visit again.
d
dorchesterdd
New England
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
The music was too loud for dinner time (7:00). We had to shout to be heard. Even our server had a hard time hearing us when we were ordering. Everything else was great.
J
Jacquelyn
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The crab toast appetizer was excellent as was the salmon and hanger steak entrees. The server, Julianna, was also excellent-just the right amount of friendly and efficient. We also enjoyed the entertainment. There was a nice variety of songs and the musicians and singers were great.
R
Rich
New England
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great burger and excellent service
KK
KevinK
New England
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food was decent, but portions were small. Didn’t get appetizer.
CR
CarolynR
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went in a Tuesday -the Irish Music was excellent as well as waitstaff and dinner
JS
JSull
New England
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great menus
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Great food drinks and service!
m
maryo
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I enjoyed the place. Fun pub with good food. Love music was a plus so nice to be out post Covid world.
KT
KristineT
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great from the start! Our waitress was so friendly and attentive even with how busy it was. Brunch was so yummy! Highly recommend the Cinnamon Roll Pancakes!
JR
JamesR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
First visit. Limited menu, ended up with burger which was good for price. Truffle fries delicious. Live music was big draw for me. Excellent duo, Erin Harpe and Jim Countryman.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was great!! Young blonde girl was attentive and friendly. Restaurant was busy due to holiday and school vacation week. 1$ oysters were fantastic!! Highly recommended!!
SM
SamanthaM
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
I went for brunch and was super excited about the $5 bloody Mary’s and mimosas. The bloodys come from a mix which is super disappointing and the mimosas weren’t the best. The service kind of stunk as well. I will go back for dinner to try that menu which is more exciting.
J
Jazz
New England
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice neighborhood spot. I've been here 3 times and the service was great each time.
SW
SamanthaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our waitress Gia was fantastic! Very sweet and attentive.
N
Nyasa07
New England
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
One of my favorites for cocktails and fancy pub food. The ribs on ciabatta was amazing! Bonus points for actually checking vaccination cards. My only complaint; while I loved the live acoustic singer-- it was too loud. Too small a space for that sort of thing. Otherwise, a great night out.
S
Shannon
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
DELICIOUS food! The salmon was so good. I originally ordered the squash but they had run out, good thing, because the salmon was perfect. Strong drinks, good atmosphere, but not a whole lot of space for larger groups. We had a reservation but had to wait almost an extra 30 minutes for the larger group who was there before us to clear out. Service was a little slow but we didn’t mind, it was a live music night and we just sat and enjoyed.
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kimberlyP
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was so good our party had the blueberry scones, short rib and hash, chicken and biscuit and the so cal sandwich and truffle fries. We all also got drinks. Everyone was delighted with our meals and the food had a lot of wonderful plays on flavors and was adequately seasoned (we find good in MA generally lacking character and flavor). We would definitely come back. Our server was fabulous but the hostess did not check COVID cards and couldn't be bothered to smile. Although this was not a good first impression the rest of our experience Wes stellar.
G
Glutenfreegirl
New England
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food for LMT is consistently delicious and different than others local menus. I love the choices I have for gluten free and dairy free items and feel that I get things there I can't find elsewhere. The waitress was soooo nice, quick, and helpful. Can't wait to go back!
m
murphysmith
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner was delightful- Thx!
RL
RobertL
New England
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good evening out.
TB
TimB
New England
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is great! Awesome food and atmosphere. Exceptional service. Highly recommended!
D
Dana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The customer service was phenomenal and it didn’t take long for our food to be ready
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Consistently good food and great drinks.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

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You can order delivery directly from Lower Mills Tavern using the Order Online button. Lower Mills Tavern also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 267-4461.

Lower Mills Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(857) 267-4461

Delivery

Order online

2269 Dorchester Ave Boston, MA 02124-5624

Additional information

Neighborhood
Dorchester
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive chef
Luke Sullivan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lowermillstavern.com/
Phone number
(857) 267-4461

Lower Mills Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Burger & Beer Special

$1 Oysters Monday

Irish Seisiun!

Live Music!

Raw Bar

Local Rotating Oysters

Appetizers

LMT Wings$14.00

Crispy Smash$8.00

Plump Crab Toast$18.00

Truffled Artichoke Dip$12.00

Shrimp & Grits$14.00

Corned Beef Empanadas$12.00

Soups & Salads

Classic Turkey Chili$12.00

Tomato Bisque$8.00

Roasted Chioggia & Beet Salad$14.00

Boston Bibb Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Sandwiches

Buttermilk Fried Chicken$15.00

Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese$13.00

LMT Burger$15.00

Ribs on Toast$16.00

Black Bean Burger$16.00

Plates

Classic Bolognese$26.00

Pan-Seared Salmon$26.00

Coffee-Rubbed Hanger Steak$30.00

Crispy Cauliflower Tacos$18.00

Herbed Swordfish Skewer$26.00

Pizza

Tomato Mozarella$13.00

Sundried Tomato & Cauliflower Pizza$14.00

Classic Pepperoni & Mushroom$16.00

Sides

Hand-Cut Fries$7.00

Truffle Fries$8.00

Side House Salad$7.00

Baked Mac & Cheese$8.00

Sesame Noodles$9.00

Sautéed Kale$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$7.00

Meditteranean Style Couscous$7.00

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