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Buttercup

4.8
4.8
908 Reviews
$30 and under
American
A Contemporary American farm-to-table Restaurant and Craft Bar. This is Dora Tavel-Sanchez Luz's second venture in the organic, farm fresh American contemporary cuisine. Proud to serve & support local produce, craft beers, and small wine makers. Buttercup is the younger sister of The Farmhouse in Needham and it is sure to bring you the best food/drink experience. Dine-in service is open! Patio is now open and reservable

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 30 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (508) 545-1506

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Dora Tavel-Sanchez Luz

  • Catering

    We are able to offer on site catering. For more information and menu ideas email us at eatbuttercup@gmail.com

  • Private party facilities

    We are the perfect venue for special occasions and events of all sizes. Hold your next gathering in our dining room, bar, or outdoor patio. For private event inquiries, email eatbuttercup@gmail.com

  • Neighborhood

    Natick

  • Cross street

    Main St. Natick

  • Parking details

    Plenty of street parking. There is also a public parking lot across the street that is free after 5:00 p.m. every day.

  • Public transit

    Natick Center Commuter Rail

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 908 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Suburbs

    American

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  1. KellyL

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic. My husband and I go out to eat every Friday night and have a predictable and lovely rhythm after 36 years of marriage. This particular Friday at Buttercup felt like a date! Fantastic food, fun atmosphere, and good service without being overly stuffy or intrusive. Looking around it seemed like there were couples enjoying themselves throughout the restaurant. My only suggestion is noise level. It was slightly beyond energetic and a tad loud.
  2. foodiesisters

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am never disappointed at Buttercup. We went with friends and had such a great time. All food and drinks were delicious. And our server was perfectly attentive. Can't wait to come back! My personal favorites are the Fish Tacos and the Short Rib.
  3. LocalResident

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Love sitting outside. Food is generally good. However, don't order the charcuterie board. Incredibly over priced for very little food. Absolutely not worth $29. We told the waitress she could not let anyone order it. She was great and agreed.
  4. KelseyT

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Came here for the second or third time to celebrate a wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed. The food was beautifully prepared with ultra-fresh ingredients and the service was attentive without being overbearing. I was a bit disappointed at the noise level (thus, removed a star) and my poor husband had to endure the totally unnecessary air conditioning vent pouring cold air on him through most of the meal. Other than that, it was a very enjoyable experience. We'll be back!
  5. JuliaC

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food! Everything delicious. Ate at bar , not crowed.
  6. Splewis

    New England

    67 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    A nice restaurant fit for foodies in downtown Natick. We had a reservation (recommended) and were seated right away - outside....the noise level due to the busy street can be a bit much. Next time we would try inside. The service was good, but a little unbalanced... the food was indeed tasty... the halibut was light and flakey, the pork chop was at least 1.5 inches thick and butterflied cooked to perfect medium. Some constructive advice... add more wines by the glass choices and lower the price for the bread service (4 half slices of bread and a tablespoon of basil, butter and olive tapenade for$8.00) it is a bit pricey IMO.
  7. Ginga

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice evening. Lovely wine, tender chicken with parsnip purée, but I especially loved the fried pickles!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, drinks, service, and atmosphere were all fantastic as they always have been every time we’ve gone!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was perfect. Therese is a top notch server. A+
  10. Klllll

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food, early dinner so place was not crowded yet. Great service and ambiance!
  11. JoannT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and cooked perfectly. The key lime pie was authentic and the best I have ever had. The choices of wine were exquisite.
  12. LisaW

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had to change our reservation at the last minute due to torrential rains and the host was able to do that for us which was great. We were seated at a lovely table at the front windows. The apps and entrees were just delicious and the cocktails so refreshing. Our server asked the bar tender for some clarification on drink ingredients and the drinks were a hit! Dessert was delicious too. Over all just a wonderful experience!
  13. PeterK

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Incredible food. Corn bread app is off the charts. Duck and short rib is excellent. Been quite a few times and always leave happy. A+ Service as well
  14. MichaelB

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always outstanding. The service is attentive without being intrusive. The drinks are excellent, and the wine list is superb. Buttercup is my go to restaurant for entertaining guests and special occasions. Just a great place!
  15. ANNEs

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had not been to buttercup in a little while (go to their sister restaurant The Farmhouse often). Delicious dinner, great menu and friendly service. We will be back soon :)
  16. GoldieD

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Simply a wonderful experience . Great Food Great Wines! Excellent Service! A very special place!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Anniversary
  18. LynnR

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Buttercup paid attention to my online reservation : ) I requested something quiet for my anniversary dinner and they put us in the corner and served u 2 complimentary glasses of champagne - very nice touch! Delicious meals!
  19. SusanL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Buttercup is our favorite, go-to restaurant for special locations or to get great drinks and apps at the bar. LOVE it!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    The fried chicken and green fried tomatoes weee not worthy of your menu. Love you guys it this did not work for us.
  21. Fiorucci1

    New England

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    All around great experience - good food, service and ambience for a neighborhood restaurant! I would highly recommend Buttercup !
  22. Dinnerfor4

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent and clever cocktails, generous servings of especially flavorful halibut dishes and fish tacos. Adorable sugar cookies
  23. dijit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We have eaten here a number of times and the food has always been excellent. The service is always very good, but this last time it was outstanding. We will keep returning. I wish that they were open some days for lunch.
  24. MartinQ

    New England

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A terrific upscale restaurant in MetroWest. The food and service are reliably excellent.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Excellent food. Love how we can support a local restaurant and enjoy it’s delicious meals.
  26. PatriciaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Loved it! Food was delicious. We ordered the haddock and fish tacos.
  27. DouglasF

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I have had in awhile. Great ambience and the staff were friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend.
  28. LouisC

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was absolutely amazing! From the food and drinks to the service!
  29. Chris

    New England

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We always enjoy ourselves at buttercup; this was no exception. I had a salmon special that was especially excellent.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow! Food, atmosphere, service, cleanliness - all phenomenal! Went for our anniversary and I want to go back next week to try even more dishes, everything was stellar. I just moved from NYC and it was so nice to have a restaurant of this quality in the burbs.
  31. MarshaF

    New England

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Between the warm ambience, super service, and excellent food options that are turned out in a timely way, we could not ask for more of our local local favorite restaurant!
  32. CharlotteB

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Loved the tiger shrimp risotto. Friendly,, attentive service.
  33. PatT

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my wife here for her birthday. Our hostess recognized that immediately when we arrived, and they gave us a complimentary glass of rose. The food was delicious, well worth the money. I got the fish tacos and my wife got the steak, we would highly recommend seeking this gem out for an amazing meal!
  34. LindaR

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is consistently outstanding. We had the halibut and it was so moist and tender you did not need a knife. The vegetable we’re done perfectly and the mashed potatoes melted in your mouth. Everything was wonderful . The service, as always, was amazing. It is one of our favorite restaurants.
  35. KristenR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food from start to finish! Highly recommend!
  36. KristinaS

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Buttercup never fails to please! When friends and family are in town, we always bring them to Buttercup.
  37. Louis

    New England

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Nice place we found while visiting area but food could be better for the price- nachos (w guava) stale not fresh, buttermilk biscuit not warm. Short rib, not enough. Service, Ambience was very good.
  38. DeannaT

    New England

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    NEVER a bad dining experience at Buttercup. Dora and her team are top notch!
  39. FoodinLA

    New England

    77 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice to have special feeling and excellent food in the burbs. Enjoyed everything Mai tai and vodka rosemary cocktails, beets w excellent ricotta, bread and dips, halibut and halibut tacos.
  40. shy4

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Buttercup has never disappointed me for the past years. Amazing food, excellent service, professional staffs and servers.. Perfect restaurant. There is nothing I have to complain about, but just a great place to taste the greatest dishes and enjoy its environment. I just appreciate them all the time.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Buttercup using the Order Online button. Buttercup also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 545-1506.

Buttercup is rated 4.8 stars by 908 OpenTable diners.

Buttercup does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 30 times today
Google Map for Buttercup

13 W Central St, Natick, MA 01760

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Main St. Natick

  • Neighborhood

    Natick

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Plenty of street parking. There is also a public parking lot across the street that is free after 5:00 p.m. every day.

  • Public transit

    Natick Center Commuter Rail

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Dora Tavel-Sanchez Luz

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (508) 545-1506

  • Catering

    We are able to offer on site catering. For more information and menu ideas email us at eatbuttercup@gmail.com

  • Private party facilities

    We are the perfect venue for special occasions and events of all sizes. Hold your next gathering in our dining room, bar, or outdoor patio. For private event inquiries, email eatbuttercup@gmail.com

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