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Shy Bird - South Boston, Boston, MA

Shy Bird - South Boston

4.7
4.7
233 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 233 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shy Bird - South Boston offers an inviting, vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic" service and "incredibly juicy" chicken dishes. Diners rave about the "wonderful" staff, flavorful menu options like the "corn ribs" and "roasted chicken," and accommodating dietary needs. It's a "must go" spot in Southie for a "great dining experience."

233 Reviews

  1. Barbara

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service very slow today but wait staff was solicitous & kept us informed @ delays.

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  2. Katie

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    They were unable to fry anything but waited to tell us until after they sat us and we ordered drinks. This means no fried chicken at a fried chicken restaurant. They also had no avocado and it was brunch.

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  3. Maddie

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server and the whole staff were fantastic. We were a table of 12 and they were so wonderful with us! Didn’t rush us, and treated our birthday girl perfectly! It was fun and delicious

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  4. Joe

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch on Saturdays in the NEW (don't tell anyone) thing. Must go and enjoy!

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  5. Kyle

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Service was great. Thank you, Jack! The host/manager was really nice too. Full bird for $28? Awesome value.

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  6. Joshua

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Me and my girlfriend went here for Valentines Day, reserving was easy. There was readily accessible parking right outside, our waiter was really nice and accomodated some of the concerns we had for allergies, and the food was worth the money. We ordered the Smash burger and the Caesar salad with fried chicken, both were outstanding. Great spot and would go there again.

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  7. Nicole

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steven was exceptional for my first (and certainly not my last!) visit to Shy Bird south Boston. He helped my dear sister and I pick out everything from drinks to the chicken and sauce flight as well as a salad selection. Thank you Steven for kicking off the weekend with us.

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  8. Melanie

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience at Shy Bird Southie for my nephew’s birthday. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the service was great. The burger, the Caesar salad, and the fries were all delicious. Our food arrived quickly and the dessert was also fantastic!

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  9. Kristen

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Interactions with staff were all great. Good vibe (lighting, music, lively) Food quality did not match price for me.

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  10. Jen

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m surprised at all of the 5 star reviews. It’s really just ok. I would not run here. Got the white sweet potato miso appetizer. Presentation was a 2 and way too much miso. Martini was very good. That was about it.

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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 233 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 18 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

  • Neighbourhood
    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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