Rushed out and we didn't even get to finish our food. Took the plates away without asking.

I just moved to Boston from Maryland and am living in the Fenway neighborhood. I've been eager to try this place, but I had to cancel my order after seeing two people in the kitchen not wash their hands. One person was rubbing their eyes repeatedly, and the other was picking her teeth. Neither of them stopped, and then she went back to handling food. I'm really disappointed. Who puts their finger in their mouth and then goes back to making food?? read more

I really like the food here, I have done breakfast and lunch here. It's a nice, clean spot and friendly service.

I mentioned in my review of the Kendall Sq location that I wanted to try Fenway and YAY, I did!! I celebrated the last day of finals and my college graduation here back to back. The outdoor seating at this location is FANTASTIC! Infinitely better than Kendall Sq with lounge furniture and GREAT vibes! Their martini with a shot of spritz is my new favorite drink, and unfortunately, even though I have yet to deviate from their amazing chicken ceasar wrap, I did try their nuggets which were also great. My friends and my mom tried a variety of their bowls for lunch which they liked, but consistently the consensus is to stick to the wrap. The perfect place for summer, and I cant wait to go back for their study deal next fall! read more

Shy Bird - chicken ceasar wrap - Diners Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Shy Bird is a fantastic spot for delicious comfort food. The chicken is crispy, juicy, and full of flavor, the sides are excellent, and the menu has great variety. The service is friendly, and the welcoming atmosphere makes it a place you'll want to visit again. read more

One of the best restaurants located in the heart of Fenway! The third iteration of this restaurant has the same menu as the other two locations. I ordered the 20 piece SB Dunks. I expected the dunks to by tiny chunks of chicken... surprisingly each pieces were as big as a tender! This dish is great if you want a value meal! The batter was crunchy and flavorful! There was a great amount of salt and the rosemary/herbs were noticeable. The chicken was moist and has a great chewy texture. You can eat this without the sauce. The sauces were great (honey mustard, ranch, chipotle bbq, sweet & sour, and signature sauce). My favorite is their signature sauce (spicy bird bath). Fries might look bland but the rosemary made these fries one of the best tasting fries ever! The restaurant is very vibrant and beautiful! The scenery is lively during the day and intimate during the night. The staff were nice. I think some staff is new so they're learning along the lines with is fine. A perfect place for friends to hangout, a date, or a company funded dinner party! read more

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Came in for brunch this weekend. Nice spot. Got a bunch of the dunks and really enjoyed those with the sauce flight! Everybody at the table got something different and enjoyed it- I got the Caesar wrap and it was super tasty and perfectly chopped so you got bites of chicken and salad in every bite, not to mention it was a good Caesar dressing. I thought the breakfast cocktails were pretty meh and it was pretty tricky to get more coffee as they were busy (our server was really nice-not knocking him). A little loud, but a fun spot. read more

Food was good and so were the service and atmosphere. It was a little spendy, but what isn't nowadays?

THIS PLACE!! This was my first time trying Shy Bird and let me tell you it was fantastic! I have walked by it a few times since it recently opened and always seen people inside and their signs promoting it. I finally stopped in and will definitely be back. I got the egg white and avocado plate, which hit the spot on a kind of gloomy morning. I also got an iced latte with oat milk and vanilla, and it was so good! I really didn't know what to expect with their coffee since I had heard more about their food, and I was pleasantly surprised! Like they really delivered on all fronts. I thought the inside of the restaurant was giving off great vibes, everything looks really nice, the menu has a lot of options - they're really the whole package. Had friendly service from the people working there. Overall a 10/10 experience! read more

Shy Bird - Iced latte with oat milk - Diners Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went to Shy Bird before going to a show. We were seated within 5 minutes. Our server, Jo J was super sweet and very attentive. We started with a Shy Lady drink for me and a Smoky Old Fashioned for him. We then had the cheesy cauliflower fondue which is actually a small roasted head of cauliflower with cheesy sauce and toasted hazelnuts. It was a great unexpected combo of flavors! We had the 8 chicken dunks with a flight of sauces. We should've just settled on one because it was a lot of sauce for just 8 dunks. We both went with bowls-I had the Spiced Mushroom Bowl and was happy to find out that I got the last one of the evening. The crunchy rice was a nice touch. My husband had the Taste of Summer bowl which had some nice crunchy corn kernels. We both had rotisserie chicken on our bowls and it was very tasty. Love the cute neon Shy Bird signs inside and out of the restaurant. Great stop before catching a show at MGM or the Sox at Fenway. read more

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This restaurant was recommended by friends. It was late on a rainy weeknight and they had run out of my original choice. I had the chicken sando. There was a little too much of the sweet/spicy pepper spread on mine but I think I just got an over generous slather. If you want fun food this is a great place. We had various dishes at our table like the artichoke leaves and the tuna crudo. Consider reservations if it's a peak time. We lucked out bc of the time and weather with more than two people. Our server was excellent and kept everything moving smoothly and filled/cleared. Cool vibe. read more

Nothing to rave about. We went there for brunch and it was average. We ordered the banana bread, chicken breakfast burrito and fried chicken eggs benedict. The orange butter that came with the banana bread tasted bitter and was very unappetizing. I think it could be from the orange peel if they used that. The egg for the eggs benedict was overcooked. It was like a hard boiled egg when the main point of an eggs benedict is a runny egg! I've had the chicken caesar wrap and ranch friend chicken sandwich before and it was good so I'll stick to those next time. read more

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This was my first time ever trying chicken and waffles, and I'm very glad my first experience was in Shy Bird. I went with my friend who is from the south, so he is very critical of chicken and waffles, and he said it was delicious. It was made perfectly - the waffles were so soft and fresh, and the chicken was crispy and perfectly fried. The balance of flavors was also great - I loved the flavor of the honey sriracha paired with the flavor of the chicken. The portion was also huge and very filling! As for service, the servers were so friendly and they made us feel very welcome. The food also came out very quick - in about 10 minutes, which was amazing. The restaurant itself has a nice vibe and I like the decor - it has a cool atmosphere - but it is a bit loud and crowded. Overall, a very positive experience! I'm glad I tried chicken and waffles at Shy Bird, and I will definitely be returning again! read more

I love the Caesar wrap flavor but which the chicken was warm or hot the wrap was ice cold and usually is cut in half but wasn't. Seemed like they just got my order and tossed a cold premade wrap in a bag when for almost $15 I thought I'd be getting freshly cooked chicken and freshly made wrap. read more

Shy Bird - Chicken Caesar wrap - Diners Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Here's what I'll say about Shy Bird in Fenway: in the beginning it was perfect and the wfh deal was a deal (17.95 for unlimited drinks including specialty drinks, available seating, and a great place to work from home). Then it got a little too popular and everythigg bc changed. No more speciality drinks, food has gone down hill, you have to reserve a table (but don't make the mistake of just reserving a table, no you must reserve the hidden wfh table), the service got slow, and worst of all, it's now $20. It's still a good place to hunker down for a wfh day, but once you know how good it once was, it's hard going back. read more

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the staff is soooo nice, the food is delicious, the atmosphere is cute/elegant, and the cocktails are top tier/affordable! it's hard to find a place that has all 4 of those things! Maggie was an outstanding server, Ryan's drinks were excellent, and Matt was very on top of everything/attentive. we got the smash burger and the fried chicken caesar salad, 10/10. will be coming back often :) read more

Went on opening day, and there's definitely some kinks to work out. They had no idea where to send me to order take-out, had no one manning the registers, had no available menus to look at so I had to guess at the item I wanted, and there's no real place to stand and wait for your food (I was fully in the way of seated customers and waitstaff). Hoping they'll figure this all out in time. Everyone was very nice though, so that's promising. Sadly I wasn't impressed with the lunch food. My grains and greens bowl was fine and tasted alright and was healthy: but it was literally like half the size of any other similar bowl in this neighborhood, and for more $$. I got the Buddah Bowl which skimped on everything it advertised: for example, it said it included kale, but there were only a few baby leaves scattered about and that's it. The rotisserie chicken add-on I got was solid, but a small amount for the extra $5.5, and did little to bulk up the sad small bowl. I ate the whole thing pretty quickly, and while I wasn't technically still hungry, I wasn't exactly full either. Colleagues had similar complaints about other lunch menu items: for example, the Calabrian chicken sandwich was underwhelming and not very flavorful. I'll try again: maybe this was an opening fluke and the process/execution will get better from here. This place has promise, but needs to step up its lunch game in an area full of good lunch options if it wants to succeed. read more

I've been to a couple of the Shy Bird locations before, but was eager to try their "work from Shy Bird" deal. It's so much better than I thought! Definitely one of them if not the best deals in Boston. $17.95 for several hours of remote working space (til 3pm), unlimited coffee, tea, and other non-alcoholic drink drinks, and one menu item-- they only serve breakfast until 11 AM so I got the caesar salad with their famous rotisserie fried chicken, which was absolutely delicious and a very well- sized portion-- I was definitely very full after that salad along with the latte and Blueberry Matcha drink. I asked for my Blueberry Matcha Latte without espresso since they were out of decaf. It only has half an ounce of matcha so it's not very matcha forward which is perfect for me since I'm not a matcha girlie. Service was very friendly at the bar and they have outlets to use and hooks for your bag. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Shy Bird - Blueberry Matcha Latte - Diners Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The service was attentive, polite, and courteous even during the dinner rush. However, the dish ware my classic chicken was served on was beyond disappointing. Plastic? Seriously? At this price point? I'm not a child--I promise you I can be trusted with grownup ceramic dish ware. BPAs aside, plastic is disgusting and becomes a Petri dish for Salmonella and E.Coli. Yeah, appetite lost. By contrast, the non-porous surface of ceramic prevents liquids from being absorbed, which reduces the growth of germs and bacteria. The decision to serve paying customers on these infantile, potentially bacteria infested vessels is beyond foolish. read more

This place rocks!! The food, vibes, and staff are all amazing! There are so many fun drinks to choose from and all of the food tastes so fresh. 12/10 recommend. They also offer free matchboxes and stickers which is so fun read more

Shy Bird - Partial menus - Diners Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

this is best chicken i've ever had in the chicken and waffles. amazing food great coffee too read more

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I love this place!!!! I've been to all the Shybird locations around Boston and the dishes we ordered have been consistent each time! I highly rec the piri piri rotisserie w both salad & fries, ricotta toast (I think this is served during dinner only), and the mini chicken bites w spicy sauce! Delicious. That piri piri sauce is so flavorful & has the perfect amount of heat to it. We did try to venture away from the chicken dishes and ordered steak once - it was probably one of the worst steak dishes I've had so highly rec sticking with the rotisserie options! read more

Overall it was ... ok? Great location, and awesome decor. This place will be sooo cool in the summer! Staff and service was friendly and efficient. Attentive without being overbearing. Food is where they lose points. For Boston prices, I expected so much better. The umami bowl was bland and tasteless, the tofu addition was unseasoned and waterlogged. The cod was cooked well, but also very underseasoned. The peri peri chicken seemed almost burnt but remained juicy. The shishito peppers were okay, but lacked ... something. Garlic or lemon perhaps? They were ... fine. The rosemary fries were the best thing we had by far. Overall I don't know that we'll be back but ... it's a cool spot? ‍ read more

Shy Bird was fantastic from beginning to end. Our server Becca was exceptional and helped to make sure that my vegan wife had all her needs met. Thankful they had tofu as many times restaurants have nothing but veggies and no protein. Becca was on top of getting us drinks and water refilled. My 1/2 chicken was super tasty and well seasoned. The chef isn't shy about flavor. A great place to go out of your way to visit. read more

Food and drink were outstanding. Very cool atmosphere and the service was excellent. The fried artichoke app was amazing. Chicken was top notch. read more

Best damn chicken bites I've had to date. Overall vibe is awesome, service was great. Super unfortunate about its location to the road, so can get noisy when the open air seating is a thing. Loved! Can't wait to go back soon read more

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I was super excited to try Shy Bird at the Fenway location, especially since I used to be a big fan of the Kendall spot. Unfortunately, this ended up being one of the worst service experiences I've had in a long time. We arrived and added our name to the waitlist while grabbing seats at the bar. The hostess told us it would be about 35 minutes. After waiting nearly 50 minutes and watching several walk-ins get seated, we went to check in....The hostess told us she forgot about our party... There was no apology or acknowledgment, just a quick shuffle to an outdoor table. Once seated, the server brought waters and didn't return for another 15 minutes. When it started raining, we saw the same server quickly help a group of men move inside, but when a couple asked to move, she told them they needed to check with the hostess. The inconsistency felt off. We eventually had to ask the hostess ourselves to move inside, as our food was getting soaked. While she did point us to a table, neither she nor the server offered to help us move our dishes. We had to make three separate trips with everything we ordered. Again, no apology, no courtesy. It's disappointing, especially because the patio space is great. But the lack of basic service and care made it a frustrating experience. I won't be returning and I would not recommend supporting a business with poorly trained staff. read more

Service and atmosphere is great. Ex menu a bar selection. Even the background music is good, but not loud at all. Highly recommend the artichoke dip. Our waitress, Becca, was just great. Everything she recommended was spot n. She even brought my wife a wonderful birthday dessert, on the house. read more

Very quick service and a great happy hour type of deal! The food was amazing, and they were great at making it gluten free. read more

Shy Bird - Happy hour deals - Diners Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had a delicious brunch at this new Shy Bird location. Have loved going to the one in Kendall, and this one is just as great. Had a delicious Breakfast Wrap. The brunch cocktails were great. Very good espresso martini. Love Shy Bird's coffee. The new location is super nice, the staff were all very friendly. Looking forward to visiting again! read more

The chicken bites were SO dry even though they are supposed to be double fried. And the fries are $7 for such a small portion.... Save your money and go to Dave's Hot Chicken or Tasty Burger. read more

Yummy food. It was great and the service was really great as well. Got 4 refills of water right away. Love the space and the vibe. Sadly didn't have lunch options tilll 3 pm read more

Shy Bird - Diners Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Charming atmosphere but the fancy overpriced croissant wasn't very good and the overpriced coffee was good but not especially hot.

Squash entree was delicious. Bird was tender and well cooked. Ambience was super cool and the vibes were great. Would definitely go back!

This place nailed down hospitality, service and most importantly taste. I had lunch at the bar and ordered the chicken caesar wrap which was one of the best i've ever had, the chicken is so fresh and breaded so well that it doesn't taste fried and overdone. It's perfect. I enjoyed it so much that 2 days later i ordered it off Uber Eats. This time i went for the smash burger which is the best i've had in Boston. It's the perfect burger and delivered so well. The same for the 6 piece dunks. 2/2 with Shy Bird and will keep going back. read more

Had a trying day at BI and ducked into here for a late lunch. Our waiter Chester was really warm and the whole experience was healing. Plus the food was wonderful. Not a place where you have to order more than you want. It was a lovely balm after a trying day and was the one perfect place in the Fenway today. read more

Let me give credit first that the service was polite and punctual, which is the only reason for two stars. The food was served at room temperature and the fried chicken sandwich was one step above Zaxbys. Also, prepare yourself for the 4% "Kitchen Administration Fee." read more

Visited Shy Bird in Fenway this past weekend hoping to try their falafel sandwich. Unfortunately, we learned that on weekends they only serve their brunch menu, so weekday items weren't available. Bit of a letdown, but we pivoted-- I had the chicken dunks with sweet and sour sauce, and my husband went with the chicken sandwich. Both were very good--crispy, flavorful, and satisfying. It took a while for the food to arrive, but with a Red Sox game and multiple graduations happening nearby, the crowds were huge. Our server was friendly, attentive, and clearly doing her best under pressure. One thing that caught us off guard when we got our bill: every food item had an added 4% "tax" for kitchen staff. While we completely support fair wages and applaud the intent to pay staff well, it feels misleading. If you want to compensate your team better (and you should!), build it into the menu prices rather than tacking on a fee that looks like a tax. Transparency goes a long way with customers. Overall, good food, solid service, but the menu limitations and unexpected surcharge did take away from the experience a bit. read more

The chicken caeser wrap with crispy chicken is AMAZING!! Best in boston I think - so much flavor, great dressing, chicken is so good!!

We stopped by a few hours before the baseball game for a drink or two. Were given great seats on the patio couch tables set-up. That's where the great things needed. Asked for a Moscow mule and they only have flavored vodkas?! Say what. So I had a cucumber vodka and it was not great in a mule. My husband wanted a vodka soda and had the cucumber vodka. He said it was terrible. Needless to say we left after paying. Very strange. read more