As a local, I'm honestly getting tired of all the big restaurant groups taking over Denver. That's why places like The Bird stand out so much. It's become one of our favorite neighborhood spots. The service is what keeps us coming back week after week. Ryan and Chris are amazing -- super attentive, friendly, and they always make us feel genuinely welcome. Lately we've been coming in about once a week because the experience is consistently that good. Great food, great atmosphere, and even better people. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

My husband liked his meal but mine was soggy,and not warm...our waitress was super condescending and rude.. So disappointed because we were excited to try it out. We wont be back. read more

It's a shame that such a lovely restaurant had such subpar service. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality felt lacking. When greeted by the hostess, we were simply shown to our table without so much as a smile or warm acknowledgment -- which is disappointing since the hostess sets the tone for the dining Our waitress also made the experience feel rushed. She cleared plates and almost immediately came back to collect payment, even while I still had my plate in front of me. Shortly after taking our payments, she asked us to vacate the table for waiting guests -- despite there not appearing to be anyone actually waiting and every table already being occupied. The interaction left us feeling hurried rather than welcomed read more

Darkwing Duck! Our bartender Rich was amazing. During happy hour (3:00-6:00) you can get four sweet Asian style duck drumettes for $13 and a boilermaker with a tall boy of lager with a shot of Four Roses bourbon for $9. $22 for this meal is a certified steal. read more

Bird - Darkwing Duck! - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The service was a little slow but the food tasted great! I met my friend here for lunch around 1pm. We did not have a reservation so we waited about 5mins. Our waitress came by quickly with menus and waters. She introduced herself and asked if we needed a minute. We did so she left and came back with 10mins. We placed an appetizer order and ordered our entrees. The appetizer came out within 15 minutes and then the entrees arrived 30mins after that. We ordered the Mac and cheese appetizer to share. It was really good! Very creamy and well blended with all the cheeses. I got the chicken n waffles. The chicken breast was huge and fried! The waffle was cut up into four pieces and dusted with powdered sugar. I really enjoyed the flavors of savory and sweet! The maple syrup was great! It was a great classic dish! It was about 45 minutes until our waitress returned and asked if we wanted dessert. We said yes and got the seasonal pie, it was key lime! Wow what a tart pie haha you kinda go into it knowing it's going to be tart but it was a little much for me haha. I definitely used the whipped cream to calm down the tartness haha it was still really good! By the time we were fished it was 3pm. So we were there for TWO hours... that's a little too long in my opinion. Overall it was a great experience with great food and a lovely waitress. The service of how often she checked on us/took our orders could have been speed up haha but again, over all it was great and I'm looking forward to going back! read more

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When we pulled up to the restaurant for our 7pm reservation the bar was busy, but the restaurant was empty. We decided to keep our reservation and so glad we did. Our server was so friendly wish I got her name. I do know she was somewhat new because she told us after we asked for some suggestions. She told us what is popular because she hasn't been able to try all the food. For the appetizers we split the mac n cheese and Nashville bites. The mac n cheese was good as well as the Nashville Bites. For dinner two of us had the chicken enchiladas and the other two had the bison meatloaf. The enchiladas were so tasty and the sauce had a little kick to it. The chicken was very moist and plenty of it. My friend's devoured the bison meatloaf. They couldn't beloved how good it was. The only negative I would say about the entire meal was they charge for refills on their soda. The restaurant isn't that big, so I do suggest making reservations. After about 15 minutes of being in the restaurant it started filling up. read more

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If you go at happy hour and say white wine, they give you a $14 glass of Chardonnay automatically instead of explaining. Happy hour white is $7. Won't go again read more

My wife and I have been to Bird multiple times now and it seems to be decently priced until you see the portions. Much smaller portions and when asking about it, the server was rude about it. Very loud inside, it's not a horrible place to eat but there are 10 other better spots to go to. Hope this helps! (Do not get chicken and waffles.... Tiny chicken and waffles were soggy..) read more

I give this place a 4 because they're pretty good but not the best brunch I've had. I was there because of the pearl st market and my friend has dietary restrictions so we chose this place as they have healthy options. I got the bacon and eggs Avocado toast. Not bad but a little pricey for what you get but this is Denver. However, I did knock back 2 brut wines lol. Those were a good price. It's a cute place and great to sit outdoors on a nice day. I would visit this place again and the service overall was really good. Stop in when on Pearl St. read more

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My wife, adult son & his wife, other adult son, and I visited this restaurant last night and really enjoyed our dining experience together to celebrate our younger son's birthday. The restaurant was right on the main, popular Pearl Street in Platt Park, parking was basically limited to bust street parking, the outside of the restaurant was interesting, loved their sign, had a round, stone table with fire to keep us warm and this is where we had our dinner celebration, the nicely decorated dining room was spacious and clean, our server was friendly and excellent, the menu was adequate and on the pricey side, our food was very tasty and was served hot, and the restrooms were clean and did not smell. read more

Bird - Our table on the front dining area. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped in for a late lunch. Happy we did. Everything was delicious. Service great. Black bean burger was exceptional. read more

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My daughter and I went for an early dinner on Valentine's Day, and we had a great experience. It was a last-minute reservation, and they were gracious in accommodating us. The food was delicious, the ambience--lovely, and the service--wonderful. I highly recommend Bird. read more

If you ever are in the Denver area this place is by far hands down AMAZING!! Trinity was freaking amazing best service great morning buzz drinks and the chicken & waffles are killer. Thank you Trinity for being amazing. read more

Bird - Chicken and Chicken N Waffles - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is the cutest place! I met some friends for a late lunch and drinks and we all just loved it. They have a cute patio in the front, our server was so nice and attentive, and all of our salads (and the fries) were delicious! It has a hip/casual vibe and would be a great brunch spot. We'll be back! read more

Bird - Salad with Chicken - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

What a yummy spot in south Denver - such a cute street and atmosphere. Our waitress was really nice and did a great job making sure we had everything we needed. I ordered the turkey club sandwich and a side salad, and it was so delicious and refreshing. The turkey club had a great ratio of turkey to bacon - sometimes the turkey can make the whole thing dry. It was so tasty! Parking is reasonable along the street. Prices were a little steep for what you get, but still reasonable, I'd say. It also took quite a bit of time for our food to come out of the kitchen. We did come after the lunch rush, so I was hopeful food would be out sooner. read more

Bird - Turkey Club Sandwich - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Carry Out Walked in to put in an order to go. The gentleman at the host stand asked to place an order to go. He started to take my order but could not be bothered to finish ringing me up. Had to hand me off to a waitress to check me out as though I was an inconvenience. The waitress was so nice. Then the host just went back to standing at the little host podium. Then came over sipping on his drink. They were not busy. I asked for the bun for a sandwich to be placed on the side so it would not get soggy by the time I got home. They put the bun on top of the item that go in the sandwich, when I got home the bottom of the bun was soggy. Had to throw it away. Just eat the chicken and toppings by itself. I got Mac and cheese, well that was the biggest disappointment, the cheese is so runny it separated from the noodles and you try to mix it but it's was just so runny and not that flavorful. Got the meatloaf and that was dried out. They put the ketchup sauce that goes on the meatloaf on everything, the potato's and brussel sprouts, not a fan of ketchup on sprouts or mash potato's. Thought it would just be on the meatloaf. The only reason I give two starts was the nice waitress. Not sure what you think as a cook when you ask for bun on the side so it's not soggy means. Lack of common sense. You could have put some parchment paper between the bun and food. read more

Service was terrible and they weren't even busy. Drinks were great. Food was disappointing. My burrito had very little protein in chicken sausage. Somehow I couldn't get a fried chicken substitute. The burrito had fresh veggies but it was more of a vegetarian burrito than anything else. The lack of service really ruined the experience for me to be Frank. read more

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Love that this great little spot is so close to my house! The service has always been friendly, the food is delicious, and it comes out fast (but not too fast). Our favorite this time around was the bison meatloaf, which had a deliciously spicy ketchup on top and crispy brussel sprouts. The turkey shepherd's pie was also good (we just tend to like pot pies better, but their mashed potatoes are pretty darn flavorful). We liked our winter salad too-- it added a great acidic complement to our rich entrees. read more

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We started going to Bird several years ago and have had many great times including the time Jen the manager stayed open late for us to watch the end of the final basketball game. The champagne toast when the Nuggets won was over the top cool. read more

Bird - Our favorite lunch is the Blackened Chicken Philly halved with sweet potato fries. - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came here for lunch on a Saturday, and it was pretty busy - first come, first serve seating. Even though this place is very popular, I was not incredibly impressed. Ordered the Pilsner to drink, and the Bird Burger with fries. The Pilsner was pretty good- light and crisp, and I liked the battered fries as well. However I did not love the burger. I ordered it medium rare, but it came cooked all the way through, no pink, and pretty dry. I had to add ketchup for some more flavor. I did not love my experience here, but it was not bad, and others in my group that had the fried chicken dishes really liked it. It isn't high on my list to return, but I would get the fried chicken if I did. read more

Bird - Birdburger* - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped in for weekend brunch/lunch. I called ahead to see how long the wait was for a party of 3 and was told it would probably be a half hour - they don't take reservations. We decided to head over anyway since it was close to a venue we were going to later. I called again at 12:15 and there was no longer a wait. Street parking on Pearl can be a challenge, but we did find a spot across the street. Bird is located in what looks like an old, 2 story house that's been morphed into a cozy restaurant. It's light and bright and completely packed with tables which contributes to the noise level. I felt like i was part of the conversation at the table next to us. You enter just past a very small patio area right into the small bar. There is a stairway up to more seating but we sat in the next room on the first floor. Our server was Kennedy and she was helpful and efficient. Other servers were quick to jump in if it seemed like we needed something. Bird bills itself as American Comfort Food and it definitely is. We had a gourmet grilled cheese with tomato bisque soup, a beautiful salad and the chicken Philly sandwich. All of it was good and I enjoyed a Chai latte with just the right amount of cinnamon on it. The menu has lots of delicious sounding items and they do have happy hour so I'm looking forward to going back. Tip: Don't Forget to check in on Yelp for a nice surprise. read more

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What a great place on the already amazing Pearl street! I saw this the last time I was down in the area at another restaurant and had it in mind for my next visit. I decided to give my husband a break from my constant request for us to each get something different so we can share, and it turned out we both went for the bison meatloaf. I'm glad we didn't split it because we each practically licked our plate clean. We also got there before 6 so had some really cheap mixed drinks as well. We shared the bread pudding for dessert, which was decent but not close to some of the best I've had. Overall nice ambiance, good service and really tasty food. Definitely will want to visit again. read more

Bird - Bison meatloaf - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We had been to Bird for brunch a few years ago and had a good experience...so I made reservations for 6 of us for dinner last Saturday evening while in town visiting from Boston. The experience was so incredibly sub-par... for the first time ever...I'm leaving a Yelp review. There is zero ambiance (no candles on the table, no dimmed lighting...etc.) and we were literally the ONLY people/table in the entire restaurant on a Saturday evening during ski season...which should have immediately told us something and we should have bailed. But more importantly ... the abominable food and drink experience. The food was so mediocre that I hardly touched my soup or dinner...but TWO of our party ended up vomiting that evening...with no further follow up flu or illness. Our belief is it was a result of the dinner consumed at Bird. The bartender made a cosmopolitan that was unrecognizable...it was bright red like a fruit punch...never seen anything like it??? The Cosmo was so bad that we sent them back and ordered something different. While the waitress was lovely and attentive...the bill was over $300 without tip. It was perhaps the worst dinner experience of our family's life...truly. Bird should NOT take dinner reservations. It was lovely for brunch but absolutely a complete disaster and rip off for dinner with no vibe, liveliness or ambiance. There are plenty of other great options for dinner on Pearl Street...I'd recommend checking those out. read more

My friend and I happened upon Bird when at S. Pearl St Farmer's Market. We were there in time for brunch. The menu had a lot of great options and I had trouble choosing. I settled on the fried chicken eggs benedict. I really loved it. The gravy was savory and flavorful. Not exactly a southern style gravy - but good nonetheless. The dish came with biscuits instead of English muffins and the biscuit was great. I'm a biscuit snob but these were tender, flaky, and had a nice outside crust. The service was great and very quick. We were in and out in under an hour. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

The restaurant is super cute and they have a dog friendly patio which is awesome. The staff are very friendly and my husband and I were able to get our food and drinks quickly. The server also brought water for our pup without being asked, which was a very nice touch. They have happy hour on Sundays until 8 pm- rock on!! So $7 we'll made old fashioneds. Our mains were kind of meh- I had a burger and he had the jambalaya. However, the drink specials and the he dog friendly patio and the nice staff mean that we'll be back...oh, and the pretzel appetizer was yummy, so we'd definitely do that again! read more

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Was recommended to eat here by a local friend to meet up as we were visiting from out of town. I have dietary restrictions that include no spicy foods. The menu had certain spicy items while others seemed safe, especially the turkey club sandwich with "red pepper aioli" and the pulled pork with "bbq sauce". Red peppers where we are from at least are not spicy, and the bbq sauce also was not deacribed as spicy. I went to order the pulled pork but was informed it had a kick, so I ordered the turkey club noting I can't eat anything spicy. Our waitress was very disinterested and took her time to even come to take our orders. She said nothing about that sandwich being spicy. Our food comes and after one bite I am met with awful spice from the turkey club. Our waitress was nowhere to be found so my husband switched his burger with the sandwich as it wasn't spicy. Instead it had a garlic sauce also not mentioned in the menu. It was mild so I got through it but the burger was just meh and not what I wanted to eat. We each had a total of 10 to 15 fries on the side...not great portions. The iced tea also tasted like medicine, and the waitress never came to ask how we were doing until it was time for the check. Luckily I will never have to return here again. read more

Bird - Turkey club. Spicy! - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped by with a large group after the farmers market. They got us seated quickly and the decor was really cute! Loved the garage door that opened to let the air flow through the building. Service was kind and quick, although there was some issue with a special order that ended up falling through and not being resolved before the end of the meal. Honestly, that wasn't a huge deal. I appreciated the server suggesting my friend get the sweet potato fries, as the regular fries weren't gluten free. I just wasn't super impressed with the food. I got the peach French toast, which had candied walnuts on it and a few peach slices. It was good but not great, and didn't have enough peaches on it to really make an impression. My friend got the chicken salad on a gluten free bun, but said the bun was a little dry and the sweet potato fries were overcooked. The burgers looked good, so maybe I just ordered the wrong item. If I was in the area again, I would give them another try but maybe do a different meal. read more

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Came in for brunch on a weekday with a friend. Not to brag, but are both Yelp Elite, haha! Not that it matters, but we love good food. We shared the Chicken and Waffles and Blackened Chicken Philly with a side of sweet potato fries. Both plates were delicious and chicken was juicy! Waffles were fluffy and the powdered sugar topped it off! The restaurant was bustling the entire time, but our server was attentive and sweet. Admittedly, we chose this spot because it was in the Denver Dining passbook (buy one get one free entree). So we also ordered coffee and lemonade to boost up our bill. Will definitely be back! Love the location on Pearl which is walking distance to some of my other favorites (Stella's, Tokyo Premium Bakery). read more

Bird - Blackened Chicken Philly - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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As a lover of all things fried chicken, I struggle with Bird because it has so much potential. The menu is awesome and the food itself is well executed. However, every time I have been here, they seem to fall short on service and atmosphere. Arrived for brunch service right at opening. Service started out strong but took a nosedive once the restaurant got busy as we started to feel neglected. Their fried chicken Benedict is a unique and delicious take on the classic. Potatoes have a nice touch with the addition of peppers but could be a little crispier. The tables are uncomfortably close to each other and you can hear everyone's conversation, which is a little annoying. If you like fried chicken, you won't be disappointed in the food or menu, but other things are left to be desired. read more

Bird - Fried Chicken Benny* - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I have been to this establishment multiple times and have enjoyed every visit. My bestie and I decided to make this our meet in between after work on a week day. Big mistake!! There were 3 individuals sitting at the bar who were over the top loud and obnoxious. Talking loudly and graphically about their sexual experiences. Needless to say-i didn't need to hear the very detailed accounts of these incidents and it's too R rated to post here what I heard. It was very apparent they were off the clock employees getting drunk as other currently working employees were coming by chatting with them. There were two females and one male. They went behind the bar a few times. My friend and I were on the opposite end of the bar and could barely keep a conversation between the two of us as this groups conversation took over the interior bar. There was another couple a few chairs down the bar and we made eye contact and commented to one another how tacky and rude this group was. They ate quickly and left. I get that this is a slow night-and if you want to keep patrons coming back on any given day-train your employees on professional behavior no matter if they are on the clock. Because of this experience-I will take my business elsewhere. Tacky and completely inappropriate. read more

It's a nice little find. It's a good place for my friends to meet halfway between our towns.

Parking may be a little bit difficult to find. And be sure to make a reservation on a busy night. The service was good on our visit. The food was enjoyable. The prices were a little high. I would enjoy another visit in the future. read more

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Pretty tasty stop for a variety of American food! I had the chicken Philly and it was super cheesy and delightful! Also vacuumed the Cobb salad that we shared - it was hard to actually share because I just wanted it for myself lol and we ended the night by having the bread pudding which had an interesting twist to having blueberry paste (?) on top! Tasty all around! read more

I've been twice in a month and my experiences were varied. I went for lunch and had the tastiest salad with a cocktail! It was so delicious and fun to sit at the bar. Then I brought my family for dinner and our food wasn't excellent. I was really disappointed and I don't think I'll be back. read more

Been hearing about the hype of birds good food. To start off the service was extremely slow and it wasn't even that busy. The espresso martinis were some of the best in town, but sadly it was definitely a let down when it came to the food.. the fried chicken Benedict was ok. Healthy light but the only item that has some pronounced flavor was the gravy. The over easy eggs were almost hard boiled. The chicken sausage burrito was extremely light on the protein and both meals were light on the gravy and green chili sauce. Definitely a cocktail spot for me only. The ambiance was pleasant. read more

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We enjoyed a sunny weekend brunch on the patio of Bird this past Sunday. I made a reservation beforehand which was a good idea. They don't have a ton of tables outside and each was full while we were there. They're also open for seating inside, if you're comfortable going that route! To eat, my husband and I split a small order of the mac and cheese as an app, and got the chicken and waffles, and huevos rancheros for mains. Out of the two, I preferred the chicken and waffles. The chicken was nicely fried and the gravy on top was great! The huevos rancheros weren't bad but didn't blow me away. The mac and cheese was pretty good but overall, wish there were a few more brunchy options as starters. To sip, I had a mimosa that hit the spot. Overall, we had a pretty good experience! If you're looking for a place off or Pearl Street for brunch, this is a solid bet. read more

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We found this restaurant in the Denver Dining Out Passbook and thought we would give it a try. It's located in an area with lots of other businesses. There's a parking garage just across the street, but we were able to find 2-hr street parking right when we got there. We were helped right away when we came in and service was great throughout the meal. The restaurant space was airy and comfortable with an industrial vibe. To start, my husband got the chai whiskey drink which was delicious. For an appetizer, we got the brussel sprouts. We liked them overall, but didn't think the flavors really blended together (instead of one new complex flavor, we could just taste the individual items in the dish). For dinner my husband got the meatloaf and I got the chicken and waffles. Both dishes were delicious, with large main portions and sides. We both agreed that we would definitely come back and even bring family there for a meal if the opportunity presented itself! read more

We love happy hour at Bird! A few weeks ago we stumbled upon this fantastic spot right in time for happy hour. It was a sunny day so everyone was eating on the patio and we had the entire dining room to ourself (on a Saturday none the less). We tried the slider trio and pretzel bites on our first visit and kept taking about those delicious little sandwiches for a week later. A couple of weeks went by and we were back in Denver and thought...we should absolutely swing by for happy hour again. They are situated right across the street from Tokyo Premium Bakery, so after grabbing parking (which you can get for free on the street in the afternoon or there is a parking garage nearby) we grabbed a baked snack and walked across the street to enjoy happy hour once more! The dining room was again very open around 3pm on a Saturday, but this time filled up quickly while we ate. We tried the Springtime Fashion and Lychee Paloma which were off the seasonal drink menu, with the sliders (one for each of us this time) and the bird bowl. You can get the bird bowl with either regular or Nashville hot chicken. We opted for the Nashville hot, which my husband loved but was a bit too spicy for me (I can't handle hardly any spice, but it was still delicious). We seriously love this place and look forward to coming back when we are in the area. We for sure need to try the brunch, lunch, and dinner menus but when the food off the happy hour menu is this good it's so hard to keep getting the same thing! read more

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Sooo... never in our 8+ years of dining as a family has *everyone* been happy and full at the end of a meal. Until Bird. We were strolling down the street checking out the farmer's market, freezing our Arizona behinds off, when all of a sudden we all realized we were starving. I had seen Bird as we walked by and it piqued my interest. A quick glance at the menu told me they had food my kids would eat, so in we went. The seating had me a little concerned. They were slammed and we waited 3-4 minutes to be greeted. That's not a long time - but it is when there are 8 to 10 people who have all walked in at once, it is snowing outside, and everyone is basically now standing on top of folks who are trying to eat their own meals. However, once we were seated, the clouds parted and heaven shown down. The waitress came quickly and took all of our drink orders. The drinks were back in a flash. She also put in my kids' orders - which also came out in a flash. I had a Pretty in Pink and LET ME TELL YOU...!!! My husband is always trying the eggs benny everywhere we go, and everywhere he is disappointed. That day? NOPE! Loved it! Ate every bite! Their tomato soup was hot, a touch spicy, and just what was needed on a cold October day. The boy spawn ate all of his eggs, a good portion of his bacon, and really enjoyed his toast... And our little girl got the pancakes with berries. They came out looking like that famous mouse and she was SO HAPPY! We kept saying, "1,000 out of 10!" "This is so good!" " I wish we lived near here!" All of this is just to say... thank you to our amazing waitress, her super lightning fast runner, the great bartender, and a rock star chef (or entire kitchen full of elves)? If we are ever in the area again, we WILL be back. read more

Service is pretty slow & there was barely anyone there when I went for lunch. I was enjoying my sandwich until I found a plastic bread tie in it. The staff was friendly to comp my meal but it took forever for them to come to the table. Cute little restaurant though. read more

Bird - Blackened Chicken Philly - American Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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