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Eat
Lunch and dinner from eleven, cooked by owner & chef Minh Quang Vo. Pakoras, Vietnamese braised spareribs, a bulgogi melt, tandoori fried chicken and a Ugandan rolex, all on one menu.
Read the bill of fare
The Buttonwood
527 N Charles
Bar · Restaurant · Shop
Open for lunch & dinner in Mount Vernon, Baltimore. Come in, get warm, and see, taste and experience the world through our lens.
Open every day from eleven o’clock
The House
A bar, a dining room and a curiosity shop, all beneath one skylight
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Drink
A marble bar with library ladders up to the top shelf. House cocktails, wine by the glass or bottle, and sparkling, poured until two in the morning Thursday through Saturday.
See the barthe third
Shop
Statues, fountains, gilded mirrors, brass animals and potted topiaries fill the room, set on floors built from reclaimed pallets. Much of it is for sale; ask after anything that catches your eye.
The story of the houseIt’s not a cuisine, it’s a concept.
Really, I just wanted to make beautiful spaces.
Plate I. The Buttonwood
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On the Name
The house is named for Vo’s favorite tree. The buttonwood grows along the coast of South Florida, a hardy, salt-loving tree with small round seed heads like buttons.
He tried to bring one north from Florida and replant it here. It did not survive, so it stands in the dining room under the skylight, painted gold.
Notices
From the house archive
Winter 2026
The Grand Opening
January 30 – February 1
Three evenings of a pairing menu, six to ten o’clock.
“It’s been a long, long, long time coming.” Thank you to everyone who came in from the cold to celebrate with us. Word of future events will be posted here and on Instagram.
Follow @thebuttonwoodBill of Fare
A selection from the kitchen & the bar
To Begin
- PakorasIndian-style fritters, cilantro chutney
Mains
- Vietnamese Braised Spareribs
- Steak Frites
- Chicken Schnitzelmango chutney & rice
- Katsu Curry
Sandwiches
- Bánh Mìwith fries
- Bulgogi Melta Korean turn on the Reuben
- Tandoori Fried Chicken
- Ugandan Rolexomelet, vegetables & paratha
- B Burger
- Cuban Sandwich
Rice & Sides
- Bacon Fried Rice
- Caramelized Onion & Cardamom Rice
- Fries
Sweets
- Earl Grey Lavender Crème Brûlée
- Salted Caramel Tart
- Chocolate & Caramel Mousse
A selection only. The bill changes with the season.
At the Bar
- House Cocktailsa new list, freshly printed
- Wine by the Glasswhite, red & sparkling
- Wine by the Bottle
Take a seat at the bar, keep a table, or wander the shop with a glass in hand.
Blue & white china, gold cutlery, and ferns on every table
Views of the House
Photographs from the rooms at 527 N Charles
Open for Lunch & Dinner
Mount Vernon, Baltimore, between the Walters and the Peabody
Sunday – Wednesday
11AM – 10PM
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11AM – 2AM
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Charles St at E Centre St
To Reserve a Table
Telephone the house or send word on Instagram, and a table will be kept for you. Guests without a reservation are always welcome at the bar.
@thebuttonwood