Buttermilk & Bourbon

Name: Buttermilk & Bourbon
Address: 160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
Telephone: (617) 266-1122
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3487 Reviews

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 74 times today

Good for groups
Charming
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!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional American (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
Neighbourhood
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

Featured in

Oysters of the Day*US$3.00
Lemon Shandy Poached U-12 Peel & Eat Shrimp CocktailUS$4.50
pink pepper mignonette, Crystal cocktail sauce, Atomic horseradish cream
Simple Roasted Mushroom ToastUS$12.00
fresh herb salad, truffle butter, marinated peppers
Memphis Style Baby Back RibsUS$14.00
sweet spoonbread, hot honey glaze, cucumber chow chow
Cajun Grilled Swordfish*US$15.00
warm crab salad, asparagus, lemon mayo, chile oil
2 Fried Chicken SlidersUS$14.00
bacon jam, whipped cheddar, sweet pickles
Pulled Pork CroquettesUS$8.00
smoky hot BBQ sauce
Boiled Peanut HummusUS$10.00
benne seed crackers, heirloom tomato-cucumber salad, smoked paprika
Nashville Hot Alligator FriesUS$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 WingsUS$12.00
- Boneless Fried ThighsUS$14.00
- Bone-In ½ ChickenUS$21.00

Dessert

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

What 3,487 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

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buttermilk & Bourbon offers a lively dining experience with "unique and delicious" Southern-inspired tapas. Guests rave about the "phenomenal honey glaze biscuits" and "fantastic brisket mac and cheese." The atmosphere is vibrant, with a "fun and upbeat" vibe, and the service is typically attentive. A must-visit for its captivating ambiance and flavorful dishes.

3,487 Reviews

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Ana
VIP
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We come from out of town once a year and B&B is always a must on our dining list!
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Cece
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent drinks, LOVED the biscuits and the brisket mac and cheese!!
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Megan
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience overall. The food was unique and delicious, and it was fun to order a whole bunch of things to share, so we could all taste everything. The atmosphere, mood, and decorations are fun and upbeat and it’s a great location, in the middle of everything. We bought my two teenage nieces with us who loved it.
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Leo
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing staff. Very punctual & attentive with assisting all customers. Ambiance felt amazing. Petite & Dainty. Food was phenomenal. Especially the Honey Glaze biscuits.
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Archie
Orlando
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good location. I enjoyed the tapas style servings. The area where we’re sat at was dark but it was Sunday bunch so it was busy. We enjoyed the food. Great salad. The wagyu burger was good, bun was just ok. Overall we had a good time.
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Alexa
Unspecified
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a great experience here. The portions were just right for the sliders and the drinks were good as well!
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Kyleigh
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was incredible, the biscuits are a must have ! We also got the wings, brisket Mac and cheese, green salad, and the beignets. Everything was excellent. I highly recommend the heatwave for a drink if you like a little spice , very good.
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Elias
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service as always! The biscuits are always a big draw but the other items on the menu were fantastic
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Rebecca
VIP
Greater Boston
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed our experience- the food was excellent
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MB
MimiB
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Went for a birthday celebration. Was fantastic food vibe was a great night overall
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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 4.6 stars by 3487 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 74 times today

Order delivery or takeout

160 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Dartmouth Street
Neighbourhood
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
Regional American (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

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Raw Bar

Oysters of the Day*US$3.00

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

Simple Roasted Mushroom ToastUS$12.00

Memphis Style Baby Back RibsUS$14.00

Cajun Grilled Swordfish*US$15.00

2 Fried Chicken SlidersUS$14.00

Pulled Pork CroquettesUS$8.00

Boiled Peanut HummusUS$10.00

Nashville Hot Alligator FriesUS$14.00

House Special Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Featured Items

B&B Fish Battered CatfishUS$14.00

Crawfish Étouffée Hand PiesUS$11.00

½ Dozen Roasted OystersUS$19.00

New Orleans BBQ ShrimpUS$15.00

2 Prime Burger Sliders*US$10.00

Roasted Jalapeño Mac & CheeseUS$14.00

Baby Kale SaladUS$10.00

Wedge SaladUS$11.00

Caramelized Sweet PotatoesUS$8.00

Red Onion Braised Beef CheekUS$16.00

Maplebrook Farms BurrataUS$18.00

Dessert

Fresh Fried BeignetsUS$10.00

Soft Serve of the DayUS$5.00

Sticky Toffee Biscuit Bread PuddingUS$10.00

Fresh Fruit ShortcakeUS$10.00

Warm Honey Glazed BiscuitsUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Buttermilk & Bourbon offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Buttermilk & Bourbon restaurant rated?

Is Buttermilk & Bourbon currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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