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Shy Bird - South Boston, Boston, MA

Shy Bird - South Boston

4.7
4.7
220 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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.

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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

Menu

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What 220 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 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 is a "must-go" spot with a "phenomenal" staff and an "upscale comfortable" atmosphere. The food, particularly the peri peri chicken and corn ribs, receives rave reviews. Whether you're meeting friends or enjoying a date night, this "fun, funky place" offers a memorable dining experience.

220 Reviews

  1. Max

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceeded expectations by a long shot. The food was amazing, and so was the service

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  2. Bruce

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the 2nd time at shy bird for brunch. Went with my daughters,24 & 21 and they loved it as much as I did. Started with the grilled banana bread. Delicious. I had the chicken Benedict and daughters had a wrap and a burrito. All meals were generous and very tasty. When I am in southie I will be sure to include a stop at shy bird.

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  3. Suzanne

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great find! So welcoming and the hostess was friendly and attentive. Coffee was hot, great mugs. Food was delicious, orange infused butter was a nice touch for my toast. Gluten free options! Loved it.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quick and good! Was great cause we had a show to catch!

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  5. Daniela

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved steak night! Wonderful ambiance and great attention. Do wish the music was a little less loud- made it hard to converse.

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  6. Bai

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very nice restaurant with friendly staffs. Foods and services are great! You feel comfortable and satisfied in this place.

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  7. Avery

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My waiter Quinn was exceptionally kind and hospitable. He checked in on me the whole 5 hours I was there. I ordered the seasonal Maple Brown Sugar Matcha Latte, which was smooth and rich but came out cold/ lukewarm. I ordered the Calabrian Fried Chicken Wrap with rotisserie chicken, which had a generous serving of incredibly juicy meat and crisp lettuce. The Calabrian dressing was tangy and not too spicy. The added bits of spice added pleasant heat notes too, especially with the sharp red onions. Only problem was I didn’t see croutons like it said it had in the description and the pecorino was hidden under the sauce. I’d recommend getting it with fried chicken as originally intended to appreciate the full experience! Overall, great place to work and not too noisy despite the busy room. It did not get too busy for them to kick me out during their dinner service.

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  8. JeanZ

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    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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  9. Robert

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    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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  10. 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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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 4.7 stars by 220 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Shy Bird - South Boston

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
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