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Shy Bird - South Boston, Boston, MA

Shy Bird - South Boston

4.8
4.8
213 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2+ people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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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 09:00–21:00 Thu, Fri 09:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

DINNER FOR TWO

  • THANKSGIVING DINNERUS$85.00

    Whole Rotisserie Chicken, Sage Stuffing, Butternut Squash Puree, Baked Mac & Cheese, Kale & Brussels Salad, Brownies. We recommend 2-3 people and ordering multiple for larger groups. Heat at Home instructions provided.

    • PINOT NOIRUS$23.00
    • ZABS HOT SAUCEUS$11.00

Last updated: 21 November 2024

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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

  1. JeanZ

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Max was an attentive, efficient friendly waiter:)

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  2. Robert

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 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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  3. Kathleen

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 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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  5. Bill

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 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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  6. Alex

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 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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  7. Naoko

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 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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  8. Sofia

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 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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  9. Katie

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Dubai

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 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 booking

2+ people
19:00
Booked 14 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

  • Area
    South Boston
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 09:00–21:00 Thu, Fri 09:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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