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1. BK

   BostonKevin

   New England

   27 reviews

   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   We sat upstairs at the high tops. The bar area is very small, so it was relatively quiet and intimate. The bartender was friendly and attentive. We both really liked our cocktails. The food was really good, though the fries that came with the fish and chips could have been cooked a little longer to stay crispier. I had ordered the prix fixe, but by the time dessert came around, I couldn't do it, and unfortunately both options would not travel well. The bartender did me a solid and got me a cupcake to take away--classy!

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   gourmoo

   New England

   26 reviews

   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   charming, warm and inviting with fabulously attentive wait staff. Food was good, spouse loved the mushroom ravioli, I found the chicken parmesan good but not unusually so. Spaghetti was ordinary. bisque soup and desserts were outstanding! a real neighborhood place that was very welcoming.

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3. SW

   SarahW

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Cozy garden level space was warm and attractive. Staff were pleasant. Food was good (butternut bisque 4/5, mushroom ravioli 4/5 and apple crumble dessert 4.5/5).

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   6 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food3service1ambience4

   We waited 15 minutes before our waitress appeared! She was horrible. The bartender disappeared for several minutes. Very disappointing

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5. MA

   MarceloA

   New England

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall4food5service3ambience5

   The food was fine - the service was... okay. The waitress who served us was adorable! Super nice and friendly. But the service itself was very (but very) slow. I understand that the narrative of shortage of staff is an issue (still). But as a business, at this point, they all have to figure it out how to be more efficient, with the current demand and staff availability, in order to properly serve customers - especially if they charge a 7% service fee...

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6. EM

   EllenM

   New England

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great service Wonderful meal

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7. L

   Liana

   New England

   2 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 11, 2023

   overall1food2service1ambience1

   Avoid brunch at the buttery. The seating is in a windowless basement and the service is poor. We left and went to Frenchie around the corner. What a difference! The atrium is gorgeous, the food was delicious and the service was outstanding.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on March 5, 2023

   overall3food3service2ambience3

   The Buttery has alway Ma been a favorite of ours. So we went for my partner’s birthday. The food was very good and atmosphere was pleasant. Our server, started out good but had a VERY poor finish. We ordered cocktails, then starters and dinner. While I was still finishing my entree the server delivered a dessert menu and walked away. He later returned to take my plate and ask if we wanted anything from the dessert menu. We said no but we’d like coffee, with milk and sweetener. He delivered our coffee and sweetener, I asked for the milk and went to get it and returned not with the mike but the bill. I indicated that I was still waiting for milk. The milk finally arrived. We finished and paid the bill. We never saw our server again and walked upstairs to a totally DARK and abandoned cafe. LITERALLY NOT A SOLE IN THE PLACE! It was very odd. It was only 9pm! Clearly, everyone wanted to go home.

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   wannabefoodie

   New England

   12 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on February 26, 2023

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   The food was just okay but incredibly overpriced. It shouldn’t cost $75 for two people to have brunch and that’s before the tip.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3

    Food was good. Service was terrible. Waiter took order and barely seen again. Never offered to refill coffee or water. Nickel and dime everything. Was charged for half and half for our coffee.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A very enjoyable dinner!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    The Steak and Eggs are good! Great drinks too.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Absolutely ridiculous prices. $6 to add avocado to your breakfast sandwich or salad. 10 to add homefries to your breakfast meal. The food was average. Not bad. Not the best I've ever had. The ricotta fritters were yummy but $11 for 3 (essentially donut holes). Would not return primarily because of the cost in relation to the meal. Left spending $135 for 3 people for breakfast.

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    Gina

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Maybe it was an off night? I made a reservation on Open Table for standard seating in the restaurant. When we got there we were seated at a high top at the bar. I asked the waiter and expressed dissatisfaction….he just walked away. The drinks were good. The food was better than average but each dish missed the mark. The burrata was a good concept but not as soft or creamy as it could be. The kale salad was really good but the salmon was a bit overcooked….not sure we would go back.

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    grambo

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    Fish and chips batter was dense and soggy, fish overcooked and scarce.

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16. JC

    JenC

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    First time visiting - thought food was delicious and service great! We will be back!

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17. SW

    StephenW

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great cocktails and very flavorful food. Loved the Kale Cauliflower beignets. Great mushroom ravioli and even flavorful meat loaf.

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18. h

    happyhappy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great dining experience! Food and service was excellent and atmosphere is cozy and friendly. Will definitely return!

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19. TZ

    TessaZ

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3

    Food was great, drinks weren’t good, service was terrible. I think the food is great if you want to pick it up to go!

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20. SM

    SM12345

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great restaurant, the food was excellent and our server was very personable and helpful. Nice ambiance. Highly recommend.

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21. KT

    KatieT

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience2

    I know prices have gone up, but they were outrageous. Also the host wouldn’t seat us at a table that would fit a high chair- said there was another reservation, but the table was empty the whole time we were there

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22. EC

    EllenC

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    I love everything on the menu and their cocktails are delicious. I feel for the portions of food, it's expensive for breakfast.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Biscuits are too good. Eggs Benedict I was one of the best I’ve had

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Celebrated my father-in-law’s birthday with brunch on a Saturday at 1pm. We were seated shortly after 1 and had a great meal and hospitality experience. While many think of The Buttery as their coffee/pastry stop, they would be well advised to make reservations and enjoy a full service meal. For those with allergies, they were very accommodating and offer gluten-free bread as a replacement on any menu item.

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25. GT

    GregT

    New England

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    I booked a table for 9am Saturday (for two.) We arrived at 8:30am and asked if we could be seated (no one was seated in the dining area) and were told to come back at 9am. It was cold and icy (sidewalks) outside. I admit we preferred to be warm and have a conversation, indoors. We walked around the neighborhood for 20+ minutes and returned around 8:55am. We were checked-in (digital panel) and waited an additional 10-minutes before being seated around 9:05am. We were presented with Brunch Menus (not breakfast menus, or many of the breakfast items) where the prices were 50% or more than what I saw (online) for breakfast items. Asked for a Breakfast Menu (but breakfast isn't served in the dining area. Lesson learned.) That seemed a little disingenuous (but everything else was superb.) Our waiter was exceptionally informative and available. Our food (mushroom omelette and Greek yogurt bowl) was memorable. Both meals looked like food magazine cover photos on their respective plates. My friend continued to rave about his omelette after we left (and he doesn't give praise, easily.) Our black coffees (3 for myself, 2 for Charlie) were hot, strong, and served in tall, insulated cups. Delicious. There is a 3% kitchen (non-tipped) staff cost added to total receipts (we gladly paid as this establishments encourages patrons support everyone involved in service. You can ask for this to be removed-but please, don't.) In the future, we'll arrive earlier, get a table "Up Front" and order off the Breakfast Menu.

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26. JJ

    JuneJ

    New England

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Only complaint is table basically in a hallway where waitstaff and patrons are going back and forth behind you all the time. At one point we had high chairs being lifted over our heads! Rethink these tables please. As great as your place is it put a damper on our dining experience.

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27. KL

    KenL

    New England

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    As usual, our special table location request was accommodated, the food was excellent, the atmosphere was comfortable and overall, the staff was responsive, especially our server. Unfortunately, our server had a glitch with the bartender (who wasn't that busy) so we found that delay annoying. Can't wait to return!

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28. CH

    CraigH

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As usual, food and service was fantastic! Our server, Adam, was conscientious, friendly, and attentive. This has become our favorite brunch spot.

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29. KK

    KevinK

    New England

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Service was a little off. Didn’t bring salt and pepper. Had to ask for coffee refill.

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30. JS

    JenniferS

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    New Years at the Buttery was outstanding! Creative and visually perfect food was delicious. Service was friendly and fun and all in all we had a marvelous time!

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    ai1313

    New England

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Enjoyed brunch with a friend to catch up and commemorate the end of the year. It was pleasant sitting at a high top and our server was helpful and unobtrusive. The turkey burger was just right and the salmon eggs Benedict was delicious. Happy New Year!

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32. GH

    GinaH

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have always gotten our food to go or eaten outside when the patio is set up but we went indoors for the brunch. We were sent to the lower level we didn’t even know existed and sat at a small little table. Had am amazing breakfast with a great server and simply loved it. I had pancakes with fruit and home made maple syrup which was exactly what I wanted and loved. My husband had the omelette with a side of potatoes which where amazing. Love this place. Small and quaint and cozy. Great food and great service.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    The food was just okay. Really run of the mill - essentially diner food. The real issue was the absolute lack of effort to accommodate allergies. Our waiter was informed about an issue with an allergen touching a dish after two meals were made incorrectly. Instead of remaking the food, he simply swapped the food from one plate to the next. When confronted with this and told about the allergy issue, he removed the allergen from the plate but did NOT remake the full plate. It was a little disheartening to see the allergy issue being taken to lightly.

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34. FF

    FoodFather

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great little South End gem with a cafe and bar upstairs and eatery downstairs. The service was friendly and responsive, the food fantastic- only complaint would be with stone and brick walls, it's pretty noisy! Great choice of craft cocktails as well to round out a fun family outing.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Great food, great cocktails, cute upscale yet authentic diner atmosphere. One picky thing is that there are several doors that het opened and closed a lot since on the other side of the restaurant there’s a cafe where people are coming and going frequently. Since it was so cold outside it was super drafty and we were all a bit chilly sitting there. But that’s what you get in the winter. Overall we had a great experience.

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36. R

    Rubia

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food4service3ambience5

    Cozy vibes all brunch long! Very intimate - would come again!

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37. KC

    KellyC

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Went for brunch with my husband. Food was amazing! Great ambiance and decor.

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38. MY

    MarkY

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Nice neighborhood restaurant. Been there many times and have enjoyed the food and downstairs ambience.

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39. OK

    OKOKOK

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food and great menu. We all loved it and will gladly return when visiting Boston again.

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    Soxfan9898

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience4

    Great brunch food.

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