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Downstairs Fireplace Room - South End Buttery, Boston, MA

South End Buttery

4.5
4.5
2448 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
314 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 2,448 people are saying

South End Buttery 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
South End Buttery offers a "perfect little brunch spot" with "great food" and "amazing service." The cozy atmosphere is complemented by a charming fireplace, making it ideal for intimate gatherings. Guests praise its "wonderful tasty drinks" and "delicious food," including standout items like "crispy Brussels sprouts" and "steak cooked to perfection."

2,448 Reviews
  1. George VIP

    Tallahassee19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time going to this restaurant. Excellent food and atmosphere yet again. Will be back.

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  2. Lydia VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy restaurant with excellent food and service.

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  3. Roisin VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    My eggs Benedict was presented well, but lacked flavor and the muffin was burnt. I didn’t realize after my first bite, when the server checked on us. Unfortunately he never checked after that. We sat and waited for 25 minutes to get our check. I don’t think much of this restaurant and won’t be back. (With all the choices in the area!)

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Kelly VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect little brunch spot with great coffee, fun cocktails, and tasty food with options for everyone.

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  5. Manushi

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent neighborhood gem. Great food. My falafel sandwich and truffle fries were delicious. Order means we’re amazing too. Will definitely return.

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  6. Evie

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were running late due to train issues — but the extremely kind host changed our reservation and held our table for us. The food was delicious! Three of us had the excellent kale salad — with three different and generously portioned additions — shrimp, salmon, chicken. One of us got the burger — also excellent. Lovely waiter — and because we were (unfortunately) trying to get to our show on time, our meals were expedited so that we had plenty of time to eat. We will definitely return!!

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  7. Denise

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, but overpriced. If I pay $25 for a burger, I expect it to be excellent. Much more expensive than listed on the website. Very loud when room was full! Waitstaff were great - very attentive. Cappuccino was very watery even after adding a second shot.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Kathy

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great. Place was way too noisy.

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  9. Corey

    San Francisco4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Would rather send a private note. I don’t enjoy shaming restaurants publicly.

    2 people found this helpful

  10. Fidencio

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time here. All the wait staff were wonderful, super friendly, and provided excellent recommendations on our first visit. Both of us had the streak frites which was delicious. Enjoy the wine, selection and drinks. Good cocktails, and had a nice bottle of milk back with dinner. 

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FAQs

South End Buttery 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 2448 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 31 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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!
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