The Bluebird Bar

Name: The Bluebird Bar
Address: 1293 Washington St, West Newton, MA, United States, 02465
Telephone: (617) 588-1035
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

109 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 14 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

What 109 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
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Bluebird Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for social gatherings. Guests rave about its "outstanding combination of excellent cocktails and delicious food." The oysters and chicken wings are consistent highlights. Despite some service hiccups, the friendly staff often make visits memorable. Ideal for family and friends, it's a "true hidden gem!"

109 Reviews

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Karen
Greater Boston
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our third time at The Bluebird Bar, our first for a special occasion, a birthday. We ordered mussels as an appetizer, which were absolutely delicious and plentiful. The main course of salmon, which my husband asked to have cooked through was good, but kind of bland. My steak tips were good and came with fries that were exceptional! The curious part came towards the end of our time there. We were well-fed, but might have ordered a dessert, since this was a birthday celebration. The bill came and no dessert menu was offered, nor was any little gesture made in honor of the birthday. The person seating us did give happy birthday wishes verbally, but that was it. Most times we and friends have eaten out to celebrate a birthday, some gesture has been made at other restaurants. We enjoy The Bluebird Bar and will return, but my advice to the restaurant is to pay some kind of tangible attention to someone celebrating a birthday with you.
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Grant
Greater Boston
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, good ambiance, excellent food and service. And it is worth repeating - excellent food.
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Daniela
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks and service are always a 10!! A true hidden gem!
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daphne
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good appetizers. Mediocre food. Steak tips burned.
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Linda
Greater Boston
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always excellent. Wonderful oysters, chicken wings,, salads. The wait staff is excellent, especially Robert!
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StuartS
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at the restaurant. Nice atmosphere. Hostess and wait staff all full of smiles and very attentive. Three of us had kabobs and one had steak tips. Everything came out hot and well presented. Very satisfying meal and we’ll certainly go back again. The baba ghanoush was a killer appetizer.
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Joanna
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 2 August 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Our server didn't have time for us and was rude. The food was extremely expensive and rather than being exceptional was loaded with salt that obscured any other flavors that we might have otherwise experienced. The menu is limited with no affordable options. We hung in there and my friend ordered dessert which was a mess of a creme brulee with too many extras. Creme brulee just needs to be creme brulee to be good and this wasn't. When I spoke to the manager about the waiter being rude and unresponsive he didn't offer to take anything off the bill. We didn't feel welcome or taken good care of which is what I would hope for at that price. Perhaps they could see that we weren't wealthy enough to become regulars.
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Ola
Greater Boston
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on 31 July 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I don't believe that we will be coming back there. It is just OK neighborhood bar.
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Arthur
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 25 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant. Very consistent and always fresh ingredients. It may feel odd to head to the suburbs for oysters, but they are the coldest, freshest anywhere...day in and day out! Friendly, but not too friendly staff too!
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LawrenceM
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding combination of excellent cocktails and delicious food. Easy parking and friendly staff. Perfect for meeting with family and friends.
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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 109 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.thebluebirdbar.com/
Phone number
(617) 588-1035

The Bluebird Bar

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What 109 people are saying

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