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Lower Mills Tavern, Boston, MA

Lower Mills Tavern

4.6
4.6
216 Reviews
$30 and under
American
2269 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124-5624

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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 tavern with a strong passion for community and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We offer live music 2 nights per week as well as $1 oysters on Monday, wood-fired pizzas, Salads, Seafood, Steaks and 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 Restaurant in Boston (Dorchester; Boston Magazine)

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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Offers

  • IRISH MUSIC SESSION

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 4:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM: Live Irish session into the night. Live Celtic music with Cliodhna field & friends Bring your instrument or just enjoy the music. No cover. Musicians welcome. Dancing inevitably. Kitchen open late.

    IRISH MUSIC SESSION Photo
  • Live Music!

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:15 PM
    Every Thursday & Saturday night starting at 7:30PM, we feature some of the best local talent!

What 216 people are saying

Lower Mills Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lower Mills Tavern delivers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a lively bar experience or a family dinner. With "amazing staff" and a "true neighborhood feel," guests love the diverse menu featuring standout dishes like the "best burger" and "delicious tomato soup." Live music enhances the experience.

216 Reviews
  1. James VIP

    Orlando26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service from Steph was stellar. Food was great per usual.

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  2. Pamela

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great. Enjoyed a girls night out

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  3. meg

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks came quick and were delicious but food arrived almost too fast, before we finished. We both enjoyed the food- salmon and veggie burger. Sat a little too long waiting for check to come. So overall great, just timing a little off.

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  4. Dan VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are amazing. Very attentive and just nice people. We come here for the food but more for the feeling that we’re family.

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  5. Andre VIP

    Greater Boston37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always enjoy LMT, even when they are super busy they find a way to make us feel welcome.

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  6. Wendy VIP

    Greater Boston36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun place to go for a lively bar experience. Good selection of food. Service was good once they assigned someone to our table. Liked the mixed ages of the diners; from families to middle agers to the young crowd. Oysters were outstanding.

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  7. Vicker VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Lower Mills Tavern. A true neighborhood place in the best sense of the term.

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  8. VHizzle VIP

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Usually the food is great, but this time the meals were overcooked & the dessert was stale. Service was really slow too.

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  9. James VIP

    Orlando26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service. Steph was very attentive making the experience next level. food was great. Best neighborhood local.

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  10. Susan VIP

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best burger - seriously was so good! And the help could not be more welcoming. The host was gracious and welcoming (was nice to be treated so well) and our server who also made amazing drinks was brilliant. If you want the best burger try this. You will say "wow, best burger I have had in quite awhile." And the tomato soup was delicious!

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FAQs

Lower Mills Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (857) 267-4461.

Lower Mills Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Lower Mills Tavern

2269 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124-5624

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
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