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    The Buttonwood

    4.4 (40 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE BUTTONWOOD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Dogs allowed

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    Katsu Curry
    Karol M.

    We stumbled upon this place during the an event in Mt Vernon. The front of it looks like a boutique; unsure if some of those plants were for sale. But nonetheless, the inside decorations and vibe is very nice. I made a reservation for Valentine's Day, and was seated right away when we arrived. I don't think the word has gotten out about this place. I believe it's the same owner of the Bun Shop. We tried the beignets, and absolutely loved the texture but the taste was a little bland...just needed a little something extra. Our main meal was the Katsu curry and it was excellent! The chicken was perfectly crispy, and the seasoning was perfection. We also had the earl grey crème Brulee...it was so unique and tasty! Would definitely recommend. So overall food was good, but the big winners were the drinks!! They had so many drinks available, and I can't wait to come back to try so many more. Highly recommend this place for the drinks. It has a small bar available, if you're just wanting to do drinks.

    Compound Butter Flute
    Rachel S.

    This place was amazing!! Had a very enjoyable late lunch my friend and son! The inside is gorgeous and very aesthetically pleasing! To start off our meals, we shared the compound butter flute which I highly recommend! For cocktails I had the indigo hour and my friend had the passion fruit pisco sour which were both delicious! For our meals I got the bacon fried rice, friend had the tikka pizza and my son had the Caesar salad with grilled chicken. Everything was very good and reasonably priced. I can't wait to go again and get all the other yummy foods on the menu!

    Chicken pesto sandwich
    Grace Nicole C.

    The place is gorgeous! The vibe was great and it's what attracted us here. Our server was very kind but he was the only one working the floor so it took some time for us to get water and get checked on. We ordered their taiwanese chicken as a starter which was great, mind you it is made with chicken thighs and it makes so much better than your usual fried chicken bites, plus the sauce was a great add! We also got their pesto chicken sandwich to share which was good though the chicken cutlet was very thin. Overall a nice place

    Interior
    Toyosi O.

    My friend and I were recommended this place by the people who work at Lumière Candle Studio. When we first arrived at the restaurant I was confused because I thought it was an antique furniture store. However, once walking we greeted and saw a bar + dining tables. The food was soooo good, and it was priced quite well! The people who were working that night were kind, welcoming, and sociable!

    Seating area
    Elaine C.

    Came here on a Saturday night for date night. First thing I noticed was the vibes were immaculate, the whole time I felt like I was eating in a sculpture garden. The chairs were plush and comfortable and were positioned so that you felt like you had privacy but also felt integrated into the environment of the restaurant. We got the Taiwanese Salt and Pepper Chicken and the Vietnamese Spare Ribs and the Buttonwood Punch to share. The Taiwanese chicken was good but little basic in my opinion. The Vietnamese spare ribs on the other hand is a must have. The meat was perfectly cooked and fell right off the bone and the sauce mixed with the rice was delicious. The punch was very refreshing and nice for a spring day. The service, while moderately chaotic (possibly due to being understaffed this day) was very pleasant.

    Sara G.

    Adorable spot for lunch with a friend. Excellent service. Loved the pretty drinks. Banh mi was no traditional but good. Beignets were a miss.

    Menu
    Tyler C.

    Little signage, lots of history. This is the old Sascha's! New owner. Tremendous quality and fun. Buttonwood is the owners favorite family tree which sits in the back of the bar. Food is Asian/indian/Gourmet. Drinks are also fusion with chartreuse inspired drinks. The owner (who also owns the Bum shop by UMD has outlets of thought and is still refining the place. Pakoras were excellent. Drinks were great and space was fun!

    Katsu Curry
    Irika S.

    Great food, reasonably priced. Average drinks, seriously overpriced. Would return for the food, not the drinks. The vibes were very cool, although I may be biased by our headless statue neighbor. Seemed a little understaffed but we went at an off hour.

    Menu
    Abigail R.

    What a great place to stumble upon. We were in the area visiting the art museum and wanted a good meal and boy did we find one. This is such a great space. It feel natural and open and luxurious without feeling luxe. It feels like you belong. It feels almost like something out of Italy? Like those vibes. Very cozy but open and nice but obtainable. I haven't experienced anything like this here in Baltimore. The drinks, delicious. So summery, so boozy, so good. The food was great. You can peek at the full menu that will be rolling out soon and it's so exciting. The fusion that they're doing here is going to be so bomb. The schnitzel was great, the fries were so well seasoned. The bulgogi sandwich was wonderful. And the service was attentive but not overbearing. Definitely a spot I can see becoming one of the new up and coming "it" spots!!

    Gruyere Beignets drizzled with honey
    Lea W.

    We were hungry around 3pm, which is when a lot of restaurants are closed, so we were happy to see the Buttonwood was nearby and had good reviews on Yelp. For good reason! We were the only people there, but that didn't matter because the waitperson was attentive and friendly. She whipped up the amazing cocktails that were so tasty I could have had a few. Since I was driving I stuck to just one. Seriously inventive and refreshing cocktails! She said they pride themselves on making tasty creations. To eat, there were several good looking options. To start I couldn't pass up the gruyere beignets. My spouse got the pepper and salt chicken bites. The chicken bites were the best tasting I've ever had. I couldn't finish the beignets- there were about 12 of them, so it's definitely a share plate. For the entree I got the roasted cauliflower and my spouse got the braised spare ribs. If you think you don't like cauliflower, you will change your mind after this dish. It's so flavorful! The spare ribs were eaten quickly so I'm assuming my spouse enjoyed them lol. If you find yourself near Mt Vernon and want a good cocktail or something different to eat, try Buttonwood.

    Pinot Grigio, Steak Frites, Ugandan Rolex, Ginger & Red Ginger & Red Bell Pepper Fried Rice
    Patrick M.

    Wide variety of dining options and more affordable than I expected. My wife said it was the best Steak Frites that she's ever had and my Ugandan Rolodex and Ginger & Red Pepper Fried Rice were so flavorful and good. Love seeing a new restaurant in this beautiful space (I still miss Sasha's) and can't wait until all of their menu items are available. Great staff. 10/10 Would Recommend!

    Main restaurant space - The image shows the interior of a restaurant or cafe featuring white walls and a high ceiling. There are large mirrors with ornate frames along the walls, and seating includes chairs with green upholstery and wooden booths. Decorative elements such as antique-style columns, a display shelf with plants, and a central table with various objects are visible. The space has a mix of open and cozy areas, with a wooden parquet floor and soft lighting.
    Austin E.

    Very cool spot with an eclectic menu. It looks like a disused museum inside. Cool chairs and good food. Didn't try drinks but the cocktail menu looked like a nice selection of well priced classics. Liked the beignets and the Indian spiced fried chicken sandwich.

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    Fabulous restaurant with delicious food, great service, and really good cocktails. Love the décor and ambiance.

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    Really cool venue. DELICIOUS food and drink. Fantastic service. Cannot wait to go back!

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    Good service. Not so good food. Over fried salty sandwich. It was deleted from the bill.

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