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South End Buttery, Boston, MA

South End Buttery

4.5
4.5
2233 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 482-1015
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Richard Gordon
  • Catering
    We cater small and large home and office events 7 days of the week. Check out our website for our corporate catering menus or contact our catering manager, Siearra, at catering@southendbuttery.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Please send an email to managers@southendbuttery.com to inquire about large party reservations. We are a small restaurant, but we will do our best to accommodate your needs!
  • Private party contact
    Siearra Papuga: (617) 482-1015
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Cross street
    Union Park Street
  • Parking details
    Private parking lots are also available one block away at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Waltham Street and at 505 Tremont Street, the Calderwood Pavilion.
  • Public transit
    Back Bay Orange Line -- 5 minute walk
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Salads, Steaks + Fish & Chips!

    $29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Sundays through Thursdays for salad, steak and fish and chip specials! With endless fries and posh mushy peas how could you go wrong? Cocktail specials also available at bargain basement prices!
    Salads, Steaks + Fish & Chips! Photo

What 2,233 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

2,233 Reviews
  1. NJBM

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was very good. Lovely place. We sat downstairs. Already planning to return.

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  2. AmyP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time here and we will definitely be back. The food was outstanding and the service was fabulous.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great outdoor seating and a great inside vibe. Food is amazing

    1 person found this helpful

  4. LauraS

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had the Mezze Plate and salads. We also ordered drinks and the skillet cookie for dessert. The food a bit pricey, but good. They had run out of shrimp for the salad, but it was a Sunday night so that might be bound to happen and it wasn't a big deal. The service was solid-- the waitstaff was very friendly and on top of things.

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  5. Steve

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this was our third trip to The Buttery for Sunday Brunch. The food is always good and the atmosphere of sitting on a quiet city street is perfect. We had excellent service... and we'll be back again soon.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. DonaldG

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place. Great food and vibe. We shall return.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. KevinB

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Granted we went early for a Saturday night (@ 5:45) but the lower level was lovely; quiet - fireplace going - very pleasant and intimate. Food and service were wonderful. The Messa was delicious (as our appetizer) and the entrees were equally excellent. I had the chicken and my wife had the salmon. Really nice experience; so much so that we came back in the morning for a coffee and a breakfast burrito. Highly recommend.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    When we ordered, server asked when we wanted the sides we ordered to come out- we said all together with the meal but they came out first way before the entrees (why bother asking our preference then?). Asked for western omelette with no onions and dressing on the side for salad. Omelet came with no onions and no peppers and after waiting for a very long time for the server to come back and check on us, was told sometimes the kitchen preps onions and peppers together (thanks for telling me that when I ordered or when it came out?). No offer to replace or comp or anything. When we told them the salad also came with dressing on top when we asked for dressing on the side and it meant my wife couldn’t eat it the server just said “oh sorry”, stared at us, and left without offering to replace it?? $130 for a breakfast sandwich, an omelet, a side of bacon, a fruit bowl, an OJ, a tea, and a cocktail also doesn’t really seem worth it when the order wasn’t correct and wasn’t fixed. Much better brunch options for that price around South End or even better options for cheaper in Southie.

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  9. JUDYH

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this place was great. Being tucked away from the main streets make outside dining relaxing. Great service, food and drinks. Will definitely go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Other1

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I had a delicious and really well presented Lox and Eggs breakfast, which had the refreshing option of greens instead of the potatoes that would have been mandatory at most places. I got to sit in a charming basement dining room with a fireplace that looked out onto a sunken garden. My order came amazingly quickly, and the server was very attentive; I never saw the bottom of my coffee cup. I will return here on future trips to Boston.

    1 person found this helpful

  11. DiningDuo

    Greater Boston

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants. Food is always delicious; service attentive. They have a lovely patio that is on their side street so not noisy.

    1 person found this helpful

  12. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    50 mins to get drinks. Main course were not served together. Food was over cooked and service was non existent.

    South End ButteryResponded on August 13, 2023

    As the owner, I am sorry you felt you had a 1-star experience, but as I explained to you and your guests we had network issues that were beyond our control due to a power surge in our building. Unfortunately, some of your order was mixed up with another table's due to the network communication issues, but your drinks were served within minutes of my visit to your table once I was aware of the delay. Despite the network disruptions, we did our best to provide 5-star service.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    The service was great but I felt horrible for the waitstaff as they seemed overwhelmed and the kitchen seemed to be all over the place with orders. About 45 mins after ordering I was informed by the chef that they were actually out what I had ordered which was extremely disheartening. I felt for the server who was obviously not getting the support they needed, but the fumbles added to a poor dining experience. All the staff was friendly, but it was obvious that there was some issues going on between front of house and kitchen.

    South End ButteryResponded on August 13, 2023

    We are sorry you felt you had a 2-star experience, but we were having issues with our network that were beyond our control due to a power surge in our building. We thought we went to every table to explain the situation to our guests and address any specific concerns, but we were very busy and are sorry if we may have missed you and your guests. Despite the network disruptions, we did our best to provide 5-star service and hope to see you on another occasion.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food4service1ambience4
    Our service was incredibly slow. Very short staffed for the number of tables. Food was good but after 2 hours still waiting for dessert.

    South End ButteryResponded on August 13, 2023

    We are sorry you felt you had did not feel you had a 5-star experience based on service, but we had issues with our network that were beyond our control due to a power surge in our building. We thought we went to every table to explain the situation to our guests and address any specific concerns, but we were very busy and are sorry if we may have missed you and your guests. Despite the network disruptions, we did our best to provide 5-star service and hope to see you on another occasion.

    1 person found this helpful

  15. Havethemonkfish

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious prix fixe menu was wonderful and service was excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  16. Paula

    Greater Boston

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was extraordinary, attentive and professional

    1 person found this helpful

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful neighborhood place. Always good food and drinks at a reasonable price

    1 person found this helpful

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! But the prices are out of control. $10 for a side of three strips of bacon. Most of the breakfast dishes are $22-30. Craziness!

    1 person found this helpful

  19. Brainless

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Post-pandemic service and prices have been really bad honestly... While south end buttery wasn't spared on the price point, the service was really great. Very skilled and pleasant waiter which provided us with a very enjoyable evening!

    1 person found this helpful

  20. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Great food and outdoor seating. Warm cookie dessert worth coming back for

    1 person found this helpful

  21. DB39

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Great food for a great price. Outside dining was great. Recommend eating outside if you are able.

    1 person found this helpful

  22. Talbot

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall4food2service2ambience5
    The fish and chips was disappointing. In place a crisp coating of fried crust there was a weird, warmed over, doughy wrapping

    1 person found this helpful

  23. NiceMealAndFolks

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Made a reservation the day before for Sunday brunch. We arrived about 20 mins early, but were greeted and seated in about 5 mins. Food was delicious, we will be back!

    1 person found this helpful

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great place, was seated outside next to a construction zone so ambiance where we were seated was not great. Food was delicious.

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  25. Jerry

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience5
    Overpriced but good. They chare you for cream with your coffee, that's all I'll say lol

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  26. DOL4

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I had eggs benedict. It was not the classic recipe. It did not have canadian bacon (or any meat on it) and the "biscuit" was very soft and doughy not crunchy like a toasted english muffin. The others in my party enjoyed their food. Our server was excellent!!

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  27. Suburbanfoodie

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The outdoor seating area was lovely with plants, lights and exposure to the surrounding, charming South End neighborhood. Though there were plenty of outside tables available (without reserved signs) when we arrived for our 7:30 reservation, I was surprised to be seated immediately next to a table of four and immeditely behind a table of two. Perhaps this was out of convenience for our server, but we would have appreciated a little more privacy given there was space for that. Service was appropriately attentive (though not particularly polished) and the food was nothing more than average.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Food was very good and we would have enjoyed more if the choice to put us at a two-top in an empty dining room hadn’t led to an unnecessary balancing act of beverage glasses and plates. Felt like an after thought to the front of house staff.

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  29. FrugalFoodie

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and lovely, peaceful atmosphere. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

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  30. ThomasP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Went for a casual breakfast / bunch. Got a standard omlete which was great but should have tried the french toast. Shared the Ricotta Fritters which were incredible. Get the White Sangria!

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  31. CynthiaS

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner served outdoors on a perfect summer night! Fresh, well prepared salads and main courses with attentive service. Wish they would add a non-alcoholic beer to their menu (Athletic Brewing Company!!!) and then it would be perfect!

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  32. anpi

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    bad service and very long waiting time for our food. I Asked no cheese and after 40 min waiting the brought the omelette with cheese. Our check arrived, and We were asked to pay while I was still finishing my lunch . Quite unacceptable

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  33. Izzy

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    food is mid and very overpriced. would recommend going for coffee or cafe but not too much for sitdown food

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  34. DianeM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere and the food was delicious! Waiters were very nice but they did seem short staffed.

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  35. Kaylie

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal outside! Great food and good atmosphere!

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  36. WayneG

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent bakery. Good food Service average Not much parking

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Had a good time. Food was great. Went around 7pm and sat in the basement. Be warned it gets very loud and may be difficult to hear if there are more than a couple of you. I was with older people and we had a difficult time.

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  38. Brent

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience1
    One waitress? Very slow service and so loud we couldn’t hear each other. Bartender’s plastic shaker was 3 feet away from our table. Food was over priced.

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  39. KarenC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed the relaxed feel of this place – like a comfortable dining room in a friends home. I definitely would return to try more dishes. The bacon cheese burger was great and the right size (not too big). My friend and I had a great time and will absolutely return.

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  40. AnnN

    Greater Boston

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a pre-theater meal at the Buttery and enjoyed it. There happened to be a fixed price menu on offer and we both went with the steak frite. My steak was cooked perfectly and the arugula salad was very tasty. However, the fries were sub-par. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and we had a nice time. I will keep this restaurant in mind when making future South End plans.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from South End Buttery using the Order Online button. South End Buttery also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. South End Buttery also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 482-1015.

South End Buttery is rated 4.5 stars by 2233 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for South End Buttery

314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Union Park Street
  • Neighborhood
    South End
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private parking lots are also available one block away at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Waltham Street and at 505 Tremont Street, the Calderwood Pavilion.
  • Public transit
    Back Bay Orange Line -- 5 minute walk
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Gordon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 482-1015
  • Catering
    We cater small and large home and office events 7 days of the week. Check out our website for our corporate catering menus or contact our catering manager, Siearra, at catering@southendbuttery.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Please send an email to managers@southendbuttery.com to inquire about large party reservations. We are a small restaurant, but we will do our best to accommodate your needs!
  • Private party contact
    Siearra Papuga: (617) 482-1015
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