Our host tried to seat us in the sun during a heat wave, while the entire patio was empty, full of tables in the shade! That's messed up. Our server was great though. Shrimp ceviche was not good, but we really liked the fried cod, scallops, and vegetable risotto. Key lime pie was good too. read more

Buttercup never fails to amaze us with incredible food and professional staff. Natick is truly blessed to call this gem a local restaurant.

Second time enjoying dinner at Buttercup,both times food was outstanding.the personnel were polite,attentive and friendly. Highly recommend! Parking a little tough,but always found a space. Don't miss this gem!,Cranberry Apple Crisp was amazing read more

Our first time at Buttercup and it was Delicious. We were a party of 4 people and sat at the kitchen bar. It was a busy Saturday night, one big semi private pastry and every table was full. Our waitress Ashley was super attentive, We ordered 9 of the 16 items offered from the apps/entree. All 9 were great. The Poké. Oysters, Bolognese, and halibut were standouts. read more

Such a cute place! Service is always wonderful and the menu is always so yummy! The menu is also always changing which keeps you coming back to try new things. read more

Food was good, seemed overpriced and portions were too small. Had chicken breast and came with a tiny amount of mashed potatoes and a slice of carrot and a brussel sprout. If I didn't have one of my wife's fish tacos I would have left hungry. read more

Ate here with friends last evening. Overall, a delightful evening even if a little bit loud. A small-ish but reasonable by-glass wine list. One couple shared a peach, tomato and buratta cheese appetizer, The other couple shared a gazpacho. Entrees - Two of us had halibut, one had short ribs, one had fish tacos. All were just delicious and served perfectly in a most appetizing manner. Speaking of service, in a word, excellent! Friendly, polite, efficient, timely. Bottom line: We'll definitely return more than once. read more

We went to Buttercup on the night after it opened. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and festive. We're delighted to have this place right on the Common that we can walk to! The place was packed so it was a little loud for my mom, but we had a wonderful time and will be back often! read more

Buttercup - Chicken, haricots verts, mashed potato, baby carrots, lemon. Completely delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly - Bars Near Me - Natick, Massachusetts

We loved our time here. We took all the last reviews to mind: small portions, higher price, noise. Honestly, we had an awesome time. We adored the soft homemade bread to start, too! We did order 3 small apps and each had an entree (fish tacos and burger with truffle fries), and each had an alcoholic drink. By the end I couldn't finish my last bites, and our bill with tip was right about $100. We felt like it was worth it - and the food was great. Happy to support a new place around the corner from our house. Our pic is our app choices - avocado toast, Marcona almonds, and fried pickles. read more

Buttercup - Bars Near Me - Natick, Massachusetts

I can not believe the service I received at this place especially because i heard many good things about this establishment. I drove from NC just to try this place and visit family.The receptionist was very rude to me and my friend. They canceled my reservation and after all the back and forth because I was upset and respectfully spoke to a manger on duty they sat me down almost an hour later. The food was ok not even that great and oh to top it off I definitely almost stepped on a water bug on the way out of the bathroom. Absolutely gross and will NEVER GO THERE AGAIN!!!!! read more

Went to dinner with a friend. We had 1 appetizers (6 mussels), two small salads (a few leafs of bib lettuce and three cherry tomatoes) , a bowl of soup, 1 mixed drink and a glass of Pinot. Our bill was $100.00. The wait staff was inattentive, indifferent and blew us off once they realized we weren't happy customers. Over 2.5 to get served to paying the tab. The mixes drink (Manhattan) was $11.00, the Pinot was $15.00 a glass. We were never asked if we wanted a second drink, warm water without ice was served- once. There was no bread basket, breadsticks or any adornment to anything served. The noise in the restaurant is unnerving. The ladies room was filthy. The radiator next to our table was filled with food bits and bugs. Needless to say we won't be going back. The restaurant was full. The wait staff maxed. Why this owner doesn't reduce the number of seatings to provide a nice dining experience with quality food is clearly a money grab on their part. While I don't have an issue with paying for quality food and service at these prices if they had stiff competition they'd be out of business. read more

I give compliments to the chef, as the meal was tasty. The appetizer mussles came with 10 mussels and no crostini. Again, tasty, but disappointing. read more

Been in quarantine for over a month now. It's meant we're trying new recipes etc and that is great. But at least once a week we order a delivery from Buttercup as a treat. We are never disappointed. First of all, the food arrives fresh and hot, delivered to our door by a masked and gloved server, who always gives a friendly wave from a safe distance. It's hard not to order the bolognese. It is so flavorful and seems to melt in your mouth. But the short ribs and pasta is also yummy and I'm partial to the beet salad. We often end up ordering the lavender pound cake and bread pudding to save for another meal. Recently, Dora has made some additions to the menu. In particular we recommend the fried chicken with three dipping sauces. Excellent chicken, two pieces, couldn't pick a favorite sauce but saved what was left to spread on crackers. Or, while you're ordering include half a loaf of sourdough bread. Great for sopping up any sauce and for breakfast the next day. Now your order can include beer or wine. The Be Hoppy IPA (which isn't as hoppy as the name implies or that we feared) was great with the chicken. So, yeah, this is our go to treat but we really want to keep Buttercup in business. And Dora is committed to trying to keep her staff employed. So please join us in ordering from them. So much better than standard take out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Had always loved this place but last night really changed things. We had a 7:30 res outside. Waited for a while on the sidewalk and then they put two tables together for the 4 of us. Then we waited and waited finally flagged down a waitress. Totally get they are clearly short staffed, that being said don't take so many reservations. Based on the long wait we ordered everything at once. Drinks, apps, dinner. The cornbread and two salads arrived quickly. Wedges were good but cornbread was underwhelming. Not warm and clearly plated and ready to go. Still no drinks. Halfway through drinks finally arrived. Waited almost 45 more minutes for our entrees. The halibut was excellent. The short rib w pasta was good. The lobster roll was mediocre and the mushroom risotto was tasteless. Decided we best get desert since dinner was less than exciting. Ordered the brownie and the strawberry short cake. Brownie arrived not too long later, strawberry shortcake 10 min after that. Overall was A sub par evening. Walked out after 10 as the rain came down on us. read more

I just ordered delivery and everything was amazing. I ordered the flank steak which was perfection. My mom ordered the halibut and she said it was very fresh and delicious. My dad ordered the scallops and loved it. We left nothing on our plates! Looking forward to many more meals from this restaurant:) read more

Food is good here, and service was quick even on a busy night, but 3 stars for the hostess, who cancelled our res at 19 minutes over (we arrived 20 mins late) and then tried shaming us by telling us 4 TIMES that we should've called. I won't call her a name but it rhymes with twitch. read more

Two of us went last night for the first time and sat at the bar. The bartender, (Laura?) neither greeted us, smiled, or offered us a second drink or asked us how our meal was, (halibut was either prev. frozen or very over cooked, salad was $11, blah, zero special about it)...we would have ordered dessert & another glass of wine and coffee, but it took five minutes to flag Laura down and by that time we were done. $100 was NOT well spent. So sad. BTW - farm to table? pomegranates? colored peppers? Also - we were not offered water or bread - however our neighbors were - maybe because they were men! read more

Please please please support this lovely establishment during quarantine! I ordered a take out piece of halibut and it was absolutely delicious. Fish for delivery is usually terrible but this was just great and I love to see this place open right now for take out. My guests got the shirt ribs and pasta and everyone is happy. read more

Wow! So good! We found a couple seats at the bar and started with a drink and the charcuterie board. The charcuterie board was good, the waiter who placed the board informed us of what everything was. The pairings were really delicious. My first drink is the only reason I gave 4 and not 5 stars. I ordered the rose sangria and for $13 it wasn't anything special. A good amount of ice and the flavor was more like a lighter watery strawberry rosè. However, it wasn't bad, just not what I'd expect for $13. My second drink was a cosmo and the bar tender recommended with Cointreau. That was delicious and much more reasonably priced for $13, it was great flavor , obviously a little strong because it's a cosmo but not over powering. My boyfriend ordered beer which came in a can ( I don't think they have beer on tap- if you're looking for that) which was $10 a beer. We split the fish tacos( pan fried) and beef short rib. Both were amazing, some of the best tacos I've ever had. We also had fries which came out first as we asked. They were hot and crispy. Overall it was a great experience. The restaurant is well lit and very cozy. The bar is small but a great space. The place is a little pricey but the meal quality was up there, other than my first drink and canned beer (not from some exclusive Vermont brewery) I don't think anything was unreasonably priced. Would def go again and recommend to friends and family :) read more

Wish this place was good because we need more places to eat in Natick that aren't chains! But alas, this is an example of "farm-to-table" done wrong. Serving me everything in a goddamn mason jar (including butter served on the LID and water poured from an old milk jug into ... you guessed it, a mason jar) doesn't make you a farm-to-table restaurant. Cooking delicious food with simple, local ingredients does. I paid $36 for a scallop entree that had THREE SCALLOPS. That's just laughable. Fish tacos are just ok and $20+. Fried calamari is like at every other restaurant. We left hungry, despite a hefty bill. I'd love it if they would take another stab at the menu, offering either larger portions of food that make better use of local ingredients or adjusting the prices to match what you get. read more

My friend and I were looking for a good halfway point to meet for some al fresco dining after being cooped up inside for months. We could not have not have asked for a better spot! Our waitress was so warm and welcoming and the food was incredible. We started with the lavender cornbread with whupped ricotta and it was one of the most delicious appetizers I have ever had! My friend got the lobster roll for her main and I got the ricotta ravioli- both amazing! Overall service, ambiance and quality of food exceeded expectations. We will definitely be back! read more

The fish tacos were insanely good! I will certainly be craving them! Drinks were amazing too. Will be coming back soon.

This place offers excellent, fresh, locally sourced meals that are extremely tasty. Everything from the drinks to the bread, to the appetizers and the entrees taste great and are of the highest quality. The only slight negative was that the service was a little slow, although very nice. read more

Okay I quite love this place. The not five stars is purely because it's always too crowded and most of the tables are very close to each other and lots of them are in awkward places where you get bumped by people trying to get to their tables or trying to get to the bar. It's also quite expensive so it's not a pop in weekly place as I wanted . However, the food is excellent the drinks are excellent and for a busy Saturday night the bar tenders were great and the food came out fairly quickly. It's not great for families with younger kids ... I'm saying this because I would rather they not come ! When we are drinking martinis and paying a lot of money for a sexy anniversary dinner , the last thing we wanted ... and got was a large loud family with large loud kids !!! read more

There isn't enough to say about the delicious food and fantastic service at Buttercup. I hosted my sister's engagement party there and the entire Buttercup staff stepped in to make it SO personal and special. Dora crafted a scrumptious, seasonally appropriate menu within my price range, and every single guest commented how delicious and unique the food was, from bacon-wrapped dates to mac n cheese on a stick to lollipop lambchops -- every round was more delicious than the last. Larry and Connor made delicious custom cocktails for our very large party and no one was ever waiting -- what a feat! Vinny set up the room beautifully with low light and custom decorations that I never could have done in a thousand years. And Claire was our concierge and provided such gracious service and helped with setup and breakdown, greeting and guided guests. If you are considering an event, I can't recommend Buttercup any more for a beautiful venue, with exquisite food tailored to your needs and served by a kind and professional staff. Thank you to all!! read more

I really enjoy this restaurant, it's adorable and the food is great. A little pricey but definitely worth it. Reservations are strongly encouraged. read more

The one positive I found from this place was that the aesthetic was gorgeous. But honestly service was terrible. I arrived late to my party and the server didn't even ask for my drink order until my friend had chased him down. He had come to the table and greeted me without asking me for my order, then proceeded to spill it all over me and our overly expensive cheese platter when it was delivered. We were not given a new cheese platter nor was it removed from the bill and we were not offered a free desert or anything. The manager even came over and just barely apologized for the server... The amount of money spent at this establishment was absolutely not worth the food or horrible service. However I got a good pic for the 'gram. read more

Great newer restaurant in Natick Center, which, hopefully, will catalyze a revival of this otherwise moribund/burnt-out downtown area. Dora and Gabriel also own and operate the Farmhouse in Needham Center, a hopping place serving great food. They've managed to successfully repeat the formula with Buttercup. Kudos to them! read more

Farmhouse chic space that has outdoor seasonal seating and is good for date night or brunch with the girls. Food is pricey but worth it- the service and food options are top notch. Definitely check it out! read more

Great space and great service. Everyone I interacted with was very positive and it seemed like a happy place. Came specifically for two menu items no longer on the menu, which is fine, but there are very limited options for vegetarians, so I didn't have much of a meal. Gazpacho was delicious though. Carnivore companion had chicken and reported it was excellent. Would definitely return, but might call first next time to see if there are more than a few salads on the menu for vegetarians. read more

Wow! Just got a call 8 minutes before my dinner reservation for two began to tell me it was cancelled (not even moved to a later) because it's sprinkling and they closed their outdoor area and can't accommodate us inside. The girl offered me take out instead. Too bad for them, we would have sat in the light rain and spent a bunch of money celebrating my husband's birthday but instead we are going to enjoy dinner at The Cottage in Wellesley and will never give Buttercup our business again :) read more

Enjoyed dining on the patio with delicious food and excellent service. Diver scallops were tender and Artichoke Char very tasty. Calamari appetizer was excellent. read more

Loved it! We ate outside and had the peach burrata for an appetizer & fish tacos for entrees and a couple other apps & shared dessert, and my friend had a cocktail. This was earlier in the summer and we sat outside which was lovely. I'm really excited to come back and check out their new acoustic redo because I'm not crazy about loud restaurants. The place is beautiful, the menu intriguing the service wonderful. Natick is lucky to have such a gem! read more

Went there for my birthday, love the atmosphere. Has a great vibe! The food was amazing! Had fish tacos. You can tell the food is fresh and dessert bread pudding to die for.. read more

Buttercup is a sister restaurant of the farm house located in Needham. The menu has favorites from the farm house but it's on original menu options as well. I've Had The Bolognese, the burger, and the steak that was a special on 6/26/18. Dora the owner is extremely cool can recognize me as a patron of the Farmhouse. Dora always makes everything speical. I really enjoy their patio area it's up front and get a view of Natick Center. Make sure to have a reservation on the weekend maybe during the week as well. read more

Fantastic food and ambiance. We ordered fish tacos-and they were ON! Salmon dish was expertly prepared and out of this world. Beautifully plated. Service excellent. Crisp clean and airy interior. Exposed brick and very high ceilings-yet acoustics were good. Reservation required on the weekends but we were seated promptly mid week. New local favorite! read more

got take out tonight (we've been here few times before for dinner and always loved it) Pasta Bolognese A+ Beef short ribs A+ read more

The wife and I finally got a chance to try Buttercup last week. Let me just be clear that I am giving it the 4th star only because the food itself is very good. So you might say why not 5 stars? Well two reasons, 1) the portions are small and 2) it is very expensive. 3 beers, 1 cocktail, 1 salad, 2 entrees $125 with tip expensive... no dessert, no sides, and no doggy bags (due to the small portions). But, Like I said earlier the food was VERY good. I live in Natick and like the rest of the town , dying for more and better restaurants downtown. The problem is I can't with any good conscience, patronize Buttercup on a regular basis. I mean do you really need to charge extra for fries if I order the fish tacos? And the bolognese was great only it was an entree the size of an appetizer for $25 bucks...really??!! So, unfortunately I will probably only go to Buttercup maybe three times a year, and continue to wait patiently for the local eatery that I can hang at 2-3 times a month that will have good food, with good portions and good prices. Peace and Love... Bye for now... read more

I don't want anyone to know how good the food is because I want it all to myself. From the app, to the meal and dessert, all the food was incredible and so delicious. Would have been 5 stars but $14 for a bottle of Maine Beer was a bit of a sticker shock. Otherwise, perfect! Highly recommend and we'll absolutely be back. read more

Delightful. The arugula salad, calamari and salmon with pea and mint purée and fiddleheads was exactly right. And my spicy tequila cocktail made me so so happy. A little foodie. A little pretentious and I was all about it. read more