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The Bluebird Bar, West Newton, MA

The Bluebird Bar

4.5
4.5
122 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
Located directly across the street from the West Newton Cinema serving lunch, brunch & dinner. The Bluebird Bar features a thoughtful offering of delicious beer, curated wine, and superb craft cocktails. We spin vinyl records, and have 3 TVs for watching sports! Patio dining is available in the warmer months.
Featuring $1 oysters from 3-5 DAILY!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Oyster Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 588-1035
  • Website
    http://www.thebluebirdbar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Santonastaso
  • Location
    1293 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465
  • Area
    West Newton
  • Cross Street
    Waltham St.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bluebird Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food," especially the oysters and cocktails. The "friendly staff" and "excellent service" are consistently praised. The atmosphere is welcoming, making it ideal for family gatherings. Don't miss the $1 oyster happy hour and "perfect dry martinis" at this neighborhood gem.

122 Reviews

  1. Laura

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation for 8 pm but arrived early from the cinema across the street. Staff found us a table within about 5 minutes. Waitstaff was very friendly. The shish kebab was delicious and the fries outstanding. Drinks were generous. The place was crowded and bustling. But amazingly we could actually have a conversation! We’ll definitely go back.

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  2. David

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Derek was great. Food was outstanding. Drinks were great. Tables a bit tight.

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  3. Edward

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our dinner at Bluebird. We had been wanting to visit for quite some time and finally had the chance. It didn't disappoint. The food and service were great. Everyone was friendly food delicious. Would highly recommend.

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  4. Melissa

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was cold and took awhile. Only one server for the entire side of the restaurant.

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  5. CarynH

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere. Very good service. Cocktails were very good. Limited menu. We had the steak tips which were tasty, a bit chewy, and a relatively small portion compared to other local restaurants.

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  6. Jillian

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food and good cocktails. Oyster happy hour is the best!

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  7. Bonnie

    Greater Boston

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great! They had perfect choices for a vegetarian and a gluten-free person. Very quiet on New Year's Day which was just what we were looking for. TVs in other room was a bit of a, distraction. Had it been a busier night, we wouldn't probably have enjoyed it so much.

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  8. Jordana

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is fantastic Both managers love to say hello to all the costumers and all of the wait staff is so friendly!

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  9. TheresaF

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bluebird was fantastic! Great food (oysters were amazing). Service was excellent. Great neighborhood restaurant.

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  10. Sungirl

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered a burger with no cheese for a dairy allergy. Burger came with cheese, and we sent it back. The same burger came back to the table with the cheese scraped off. Completely unacceptable.

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FAQs

The Bluebird Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 588-1035.

The Bluebird Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for The Bluebird Bar

1293 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Waltham St.
  • Area
    West Newton
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Oyster Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Santonastaso
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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