Shy Bird - South Boston

Shy Bird - South Boston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. M

   Michelle VIP

   Greater Boston43 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Really fun. Lots of young people. Service was great and ffod was good and cheap.
   

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   Beth

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 9 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our new favorite sit!! We loved ur breakfast this morning! Delicious, super nice staff, and good value. I’m so happy to have found ur new local favorite l!!
   

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   Nicco

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 6 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is fantastic and it has a really great vibe, cocktails were awesome as well
   

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   Christopher VIP

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 5 April 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   We ended up waiting for an extra 30 minutes for our reservation with minimal updates. We were told they were putting tables together but the truth was that people were still sitting in the tables that were being used for our party of 12. Just give us the truth and accurate information. We had no idea what was going on with our reservation. Nothing was provided to us and we were definitely feeling in the way of other diners and tables. Once we sat, our meals were completely staggered with two people receiving their food roughly 10 minutes after the other meals arrived at the table. Overall, we go to Shy Bird a lot and I have to say this was hands down the worst service and experience I’ve ever had there.
   

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   Jake

   Greater Boston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 31 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thanks to the entire staff my Fiancé and our party had a fantastic time for his Birthday. The drinks were flowing and the cocktails were made exceptionally well. Kayla the manager and Jake the bartender get a big high five from us. The desserts made were so good we got another warm toffee cake (!!!) which was a killer dish I haven’t had before. All in all, the staff here are friendly and accommodating and the chefs clearly know what they’re doing. 10/10 would highly recommend for dinner with friends or bigger parties. Thanks so much everyone.
   

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   Amanda VIP

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 30 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   I love shy bird and their nuggs and smash burger hits every time. Service can be hit or miss and it was definitely a miss yesterday
   

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   Ella

   Greater Boston1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 29 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was delicious, really solid fried chicken. Everyone working was super friendly and helpful, service was pretty slow and we got a starter at the end of our meal but by no means would that stop us from coming again. Food was pricey but on par for Boston, had lower cost options, and value wise worth what you pay for. The restaurant was very loud, so coming during the week or at a weird time might have a better experience. But still the interior was really fun and overall I would go back and recommend to others!!
   

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   Dick

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exuberant Sat night vibe. Pork & Thai fried rice entree was to die for.
   

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   Kerryb VIP

   New Orleans14 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 16 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We usually love this neighborhood spot, but service today was worse than we’ve ever seen. The kitchen was running really behind, which is totally normal when it’s such a busy day, but our server did not check in until it has been an awkwardly long wait time after ordering, or let us know there would be a substantial wait for our food, and didn’t seem to care when our app came out with our entrees. (Not a big deal but we wouldn’t have bothered with an app if we had known this). No biggy but the reason for my review was the same server had the table next to us.. when 4-5 of the entrees never came out (like 30+ mins waiting after their friends were already served) he just avoided the table. It was so awkward when we got our food before they did, when we were sat after they had ordered. My guess is they were just really understaffed, but I would think a manager would come over to help or at least address the situation. Tough day to judge a restaurant’s timing etc, but the lack of communication or care to their customers says more than anything else. Disappointed for sure today.
   

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    Melissa

    Greater Boston123 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    We were the older ones here but enjoyed ourselves despite a few items. Our waiter was very nice and didn’t want our review or when we talked to the manager have any thing to do with him. Issues were first off they didn’t not have the martini my friend ordered ( espresso martini… what??? ) Out of it is what was said. Then we ordered apps which the spinach and artichoke dip was a must have not sure what makes this better than mine but wow it was and the whipped feta delicious. Then we’re looking forward to the chicken bites which I thought they were known for and felt how could we not… only to find out they had none?!? There was a 30 yo bday party occurring at same time ( which it was still light out ) so they saved them for that. Not happy at all. Meals were then ordered and manager came by who was lovely but then told us “ oh we have them now?!?) she was kind enough to bring us some but at that point we ate our meals and really were too full to enjoy. Was also told the owner was present but disappointed he never came by. Would I go back? The apps and chicken sandwich was delicious but honestly was a bit annoyed and felt being “ out of items” early in the night is not good in my book also the owner not acknowledging us also left a bad taste. Thanks to the manager who was very nice and understandably stressed being St pats weekend but really would’ve preferred something taken off our bill or another cocktail instead of more food
    

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