Shy Bird - South Boston

4.8

213 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

Shy Bird is an all day rotisserie, bar, cafe & takeaway. We strive to be affordable, approachable and accessible while offering crave-able food, warmth, and hospitality. We offer a serious beverage program that doesn’t take itself too seriously. We have a Dog Friendly Outdoor Patio!

We are available for reservations, walk ins, takeout, delivery, catering, large parties, events, and monthly subscriptions.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Rotisserie Chicken
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 9:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 9:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 766-8309
Website
http://www.shybird.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
12 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127-2405
Neighborhood
South Boston
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 213 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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shy Bird - South Boston offers a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal" chicken and a fun, casual atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing" service and diverse menu options like the corn ribs and Peri Peri chicken. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall "excellent" food and welcoming staff make it a must-visit.

213 Reviews

JZ
JeanZ
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Max was an attentive, efficient friendly waiter:)
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Robert
Greater Boston
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
First time disappointed. Chicken was so dry. Server forgot my wine which she brought after the meal and never offered water. Portions were smaller than before. Please address so I can go back.
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Kathleen
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fabulous. Great recommendations by our server and the left overs were even better!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
All the food we got was amazing, the chicken dunks and sauces were a huge hit
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Bill
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate at the bar. Camille was excellent. The food and wine was great We just moved here and will return
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Alex
Greater Boston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
amazing server and the food was great! will be back!
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Naoko
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food! We actually went to the Cambridge location before. Both good!
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Sofia
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really great food and portions, the chicken is so good. The GM was really nice and came over and talked to us for awhile, they had awesome coupons and deals that made the meal all the more worth it!
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Katie
Greater Boston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! Enjoyed the food and service was great.
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OpenTable Diner
Dubai
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super nice! Love the experience and the food. The only downside would be that it closes early (at 10PM), but apart from that it was a nice dining experience.
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FAQs

Shy Bird - South Boston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 766-8309.

Shy Bird - South Boston is rated 4.8 stars by 213 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

12 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127-2405

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
South Boston
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 9:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 9:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Rotisserie Chicken
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.shybird.com/
Phone number
(617) 766-8309

Shy Bird - South Boston

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fried Chicken & Egg

Chicken Benedict

Chicken & Waffles

Menu

DINNER FOR TWO

THANKSGIVING DINNER$85.00

What 213 people are saying

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