Seating at The Butler is on a first-come, first-served basis only for parties of eight or fewer. If your party has eight or less people, check in at our host stand when you arrive at the restaurant, and we will be sure to get you seated and dining as soon as possible! 

If your party has nine or more people, please call us for reservation availability. Please note that we have limited reservations available for large parties.

Event Inquiries: Visit the Events page of our website for additional information about hosting an event or gathering at The Butler during our off peak season only. Please note that The Butler is not able to accommodate events of any size from May–September during our peak season.

View our complete seasonal reservation policy below:

• MAY–SEPTEMBER: During our peak season, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis only.
• OCTOBER–APRIL: During our off-peak season, seating at The Butler is on a first-come, first-served basis only for parties of eight or fewer, with limited reservations available for large groups.
• HOLIDAYS: Exclusions may apply for holiday dining reservations to accommodate smaller party sizes. Please contact us regarding your holiday reservations.

Yes, you can purchase e-gift cards and mailed gift cards online, or you can purchase gift cards in person at The Butler or any other RedWater location.

Our gift cards are available for use at all RedWater Restaurants, RedWater golf shops, RedWater public golf courses, and LiveGolf Studios indoor golf simulator facilities. 

View complete information and purchase a gift card online.

You can check your gift card balance online here.

We only offer takeout from October–April. You can place your takeout order on our website. We also accept takeout orders over the phone. Please note that we can only accept gift cards or RedWater Country Club member numbers for takeout over the phone, not online.

Takeout service may be unavailable when The Butler is extremely busy so we can remain focused on the service of our dine-in guests. Also, during peak season (May–September), takeout is not available at The Butler.

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Yes, The Butler offers several vegetarian dishes that are denoted on our menu. (Please note that items denoted as vegetarian may contain eggs and dairy.)

Many of our other dishes can be modified to be vegetarian. Our chefs are always happy to prepare customized dishes for guests upon request, so talk with your server about additional options for your specific dietary needs.

Yes, The Butler offers several items made without gluten-containing ingredients, and denoted on our menus. However, our kitchen is not a gluten-free environment, so it is possible these menu items could come into contact with gluten during preparation. If you’re highly sensitive to gluten, please let your server know upon being seated.

Our chefs are always happy to prepare customized dishes for guests upon request, so talk with your server about your specific dietary needs. If you’re allergic or highly sensitive to any ingredient, please let your server know upon being seated.

Come as you are! The Butler does not have a required dress code but does require shirts and shoes for service. We pride ourselves on a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Our charming historic restaurant is the perfect place for a family dinner, business meeting, friendly get-together, or special private event.

Our holiday hours vary depending on the holiday. The Butler is closed on Christmas and New Year’s day to allow our team to spend time with family and friends.

Please note that The Butler may close early on holidays or days before holidays at the discretion of the management team. Please call to ensure we are open if you are planning to visit us close to closing time on those days.

At RedWater Restaurants, our primary focus is on in-restaurant dining. However, we do offer some limited catering options that can be found on our RedWater Events website. Please contact our RedWater Events team for more information.

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Visit the RedWater Rewards page of our website for more information or to sign up.

The health and safety of our guests and team members is always our top priority. In addition to our participation in the ServSafe Dining Commitment, we are in constant contact with our local health departments to ensure that we provide a safe environment for our guests and staff. Learn more about our commitment to safety.

You can view more frequently asked questions and their answers on our RedWater Restaurants website or complete the Information Request form above to contact our team at The Butler.