i felt i should update my older review. this is a newer operation that began about 2 years ago and therefore many of the older reviews you might see here would no longer apply. Lunch recently, reuben and fish and chips both very good, not too busy but a big appealing place....give it a try, no not a political announcement!! read more

I was so excited to go to dinner last night at the Phoenix bar and grill. I have missed them and I'm so glad they have re-opened. I got the ribeye steak tips which were great and the mashed potatoes are excellent. My partner got fried clams which were spot on. The new hostess Sarah is a breath of fresh air. Although it was not as crowded as I would like to see, there was lots of laughter and great service. Our waitress was BB, not sure how you spell that, and she was great. I believe they have just opened for lunch which is really awesome. We played Keno had a great meal and met some wonderful local people. We will be back often! Let's bring this back to the glory that it once had! prices are good food is good and atmosphere is good! What more could you ask for? Welcome back! read more

Because we live near here, we really want to like this place. Stopped in after work for dinner. We were craving clam-chowder because a photo of it looked so good. Ordered clam-chowder and a salad. We also had wings with buffalo sauce. What I want to observe is that the place is nice, big, with diverse spaces; Lots of happy people in the bar and a game area and stage for performances. The dining space is nice and far from the noise. The service is friendly and efficient. Meanwhile; The food we ordered wasn't bad, just not really great. My garden salad was pretty good. The honey-mustard dressing was nothing special, but the greens were fresh and plentiful. The Caesar salad was another matter. It is rare to find real Caesar salad, but most restaurants have a reasonable approximation. Here; the green parts were fine, but cheese from a can? ...or so it seemed. The wings were plump and plentiful, Blue-cheese dressing was nice. I thought the sauce was just OK and the customary celery and carrot slices were a bit skimpy. The soup, also wasn't bad. It had a lot of clams. That was good; though the base was reminiscent of Campbells Cream of Celery. So, I had the impression of it being a sort of hybrid of canned products. Being a short drive to the Massachusetts coast raises the standard for clam-chowder, so I'll just report it as disappointing, not bad. Decent selection of beers. I had a local IPA. Having read other reviews makes me think that perhaps we ordered wrong. I am interested in coming back and trying their Prime Rib special. That seems like it may be more up their alley. Taco Tuesday, not sure. Will revisit this review if we do. read more

My absolute must stop and eat when visiting anywhere near the town of Shirley, the Phoenix Bar and Grill is a classic local beer joint with a restaurant on the side. Home cooked meals at always available like meatloaf with gravy and mashed potatoes! I am always in for the chowder and soft tacos, which are also offered once a week as all you can eat! read more

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Best turkey burger of my life, enough said. Oh, and veggie fries are a yummy alternative to French fries. read more

Not a fan. Have eaten here half a dozen times. Overpriced for the mediocre quality and service. All You Can Eat Taco Tuesday and the wait for tacos is soooo long. Why not set up a taco buffet on Tuesdays? Because no one has the time to eat more than two because of the wait for their 'specialty' menu item. read more

So it's hit or miss. Some days it's fun but others I feel like one side of the bar has no idea what the other side is doing. It's shaped like an L. The TVs could be on and the jukebox and you wouldn't know it. Also the seats are uncomfortable and keno is always last so you have to get drunk. But the food is good and they have great bands. Just wish I could see them and play keno. read more

Been coming here for years. Great place. But today I will be reviewing 'Julia's Shirley Temple'.. Possibly the greatest Shirley Temple I have had in my life. Perfect ratio of sprite to grenadine with 2 cherries. Doesn't get much better. Next time you visit, ask for Julia's Shirley Temple. You will not be disappointed! 5 Swords read more

I can't say enough about this place. The food is great, the services is excellent, and kids eat free! I've been several times for both lunch and dinner and always leave full. If you have kids they will want to sit by a window to see the commuter rail going by right across the street. My last time there I had the chicken picatta and after I slopped up the last of the chicken and mushrooms I had enough of the sauce leftover that I got a soup container and brought the sauce home to add to my own pasta. There is a great local bar crowd and the bartenders are great. If you're planning a visit, keep in mind they are closed on Mondays and the kitchen closes daily from 2 pm to 4 pm. I would have given more stars but five is all that I was allowed. read more

Food was Superb.....fish and chips very bountiful...hot turkey sammich delicious, shaved prime rob sammich with au jus was to die for....the rachel sammich was a 9...Drinks make this joint...cranberry margaritas were yummy...peppermint stick martonis were the best dessert...will be back read more

Tried the Phoenix twice recently. All you can eat fish and chips. Fish was pollock, a white fish, theirs wasn't. The the seafood platter, over priced, over cooked and underwhelming. Will keep away from fish, in future. All else was fine. read more

great food and excellent service. bartenders were friendly and it was a good atmosphere. beers were nice and cold. highly recommend although dress light it's warm in there! read more

Been here three times in the past month or so and food has been excellent, kind of a nice surprise. Burger was excellent, fried clam plate was really really good and the fish and chips was cooked perfectly. Great portion for the Haddock, fries were hot and crispy. The only complaint was the fried chicken was not what was advertised. My friend was really looking forward to some good fried chicken and ended up with boneless fried chicken. Not good. That needs to be fixed. This was odd as the rest of the fried food was 1st rate. (Note: the chicken was very good but not what was expected) Overall each visit was better than the last. Great spot for a late lunch on Saturday afternoon. read more

This place is like going to a High School reunion. Everyone you know here you've seen sometime in your life and they are happy to see you. Truthfully the drink/beer selection could have some variety. Aside from the two pool tables and dart areas they have a pinball machine and other cool things. It has a rather warm feeling to it and doesn't have that "dive" feel to it at all. I wish I could give a review for the food but usually when I'm here the kitchen is closed. read more

The two stars are for fast, friendly service and a very nice, clean and amusingly decorated dining area. The food, however, was horrible. A can of Campbell's clam chowder would have been better than theirs. A Ceasar salad is hard to ruin but they managed to with tons of canned powdered parmesan cheese. Geez, just grate some halfway decent parmesan with a mico plane. How hard is that? The buffalo wings were enjoyable. The beer selection was decent. read more

Went there on a Tuesday night. Dining room was dead. Service was extremely slow... Food was great though... Kids had all you can eat taco's and I got a sandwich. Although, service was so slow they could only get two plates... Must be how they keep people from eating all they want... read more

Bar rating only...(hey, do you see a pattern here?) This place is lovely, it's big, warm, with a dark lighting that let's you "get away" from the world, and it's charmingly orderly, clean - an unexpected find, a real neighborhood bar that's honest. Now, let me make sure I set expectation, it looks like they make decent food, standard bar fare, so it's not in the Michelin guide, but looks to be real food, not pre-processed, but, I was only looking. I did like the general orderliness and cleanliness of the place, and the waitstaff was adorably attentive. I'll go back read more

Big, dark, variety on menu. Free pool, darts, and jukebox. Staff is very accommodating, and hospitable especially Sue, Penny, Liz, and Mel. Was my lunch destination spot for three years. Used up a few frequent lunch cards here. Pub fare, but of good quality. Daily specials, great soups, chowder, and chili, and an all-you-can eat taco Tuesday. read more

Omg no thank u walk in have a beer an start to think or want to order oh he'll no ready to leave bartender is in a mood ok no interest to stay with that atmosphere going on!!! No clue or care at this point.. read more

Best clam chowder ever!!!!!!!!! Everything else was great too but that clam chowder is better than anywhere else we have tried since moving here a couple months ago. Also they have flavored rum, which is always a plus for me. read more

If I could give it less than one star I would. We stopped in here with a group of adults and a bunch of kids last Sunday afternoon, in between football games at Taylor field. This was our second visit here, as we made a similar visit in August with a large group and had a wonderful afternoon on the patio with great drinks and faboulous food. This time, we were welcomed by an employee when we first walked in that made us feel at home, and even told us that the bar would have quarters for the kids to play pool, darts, and the jukebox. The whole group had a great time and we stayed for a couple hours. The food was delicious, and our server Lauren was phenomenal. The problem came when we paid the bill and were ready to leave. Immediately after paying an approximately $300 bill, the Manager of the restaurant came over to tell us that the kids were not allowed to use the jukebox or play pool. It felt like we were basically being thrown out, and the kids were blamed. We were baffled by her timing, and the message we received. It felt like she was kicking us out. Why had she not said something when we first sat down two hours earlier or any time during our two hour visit? Her actiins show that there is a lack of leadership at this place, as the other employees were not aware of this policy. We won't be back, but we thank the kitchen staff and our server for a job well done. read more

The fish and chips are amazing! I'm from Cape Cod and for $10.99, I can't finish it and would give it 5 stars. My kids love the food, too! Not everything is amazing, but hopefully solid reviews can lead you in the right direction. (They get their seafood from s & s fresh! ) read more

good, neighborhood bar, just the right amount of dive and good spirited clientele - with the hint of rough edges. I like it.

I have lived this Shirley my entire life, and I have never understood what people see in the Phoenix. The food there is horrid. I usually end up leaving there feeling like there's a lead brick in my stomach, and the wait staff is almost never friendly. For such a large restaurant building, the dining room is sure small too. I would not recommend this place to anyone. I always feel horribly sick when i leave. read more

Heard they had Thursday night karaoke starting at 9pm. Showed up and the nhl playoffs were on. Disc jockey said no karaoke until game is over. Not even a boston team playing. Food is pretty good just do not advertise karaoke then say wait till after game when no one is watching. read more

The evening we went the waitress took a very long time to take our order. In fact, she took so long that another waitress came to take our order, which caused a bit of a kerfuffle, as the original waitress finally came back and told the woman taking our order that it was not her table. At that time, the manager began to chastise her, and for the rest of the evening we had to listen to the manager berating the help. The manager then brought our food and practically shoved it at us. The "veggie fries" were mushy zucchini with a little bit of batter on them, and the vegetable medley was just plain pasta with nothing on it, plus some rubbery sautéed vegetables. Our child's black bean burger came with white rice, which we had not expected, and the silverware was dirty. We will not be returning. read more

We went on a Sunday evening and we had plenty of seating choices. The food was wonderful and the service was very good. It has a great relaxed, casual dining atmosphere. All four of us loved our food and would definitely go back...soon I hope! read more

We love the Phoenix for a local meal out. The food is good, hot and comes out quick. The servers are always great with our toddler son which is a huge plus. Much tastier than the place across the street! read more

Good service and friendly staff. Good quality food but nothing special. The typical American style food.

All around a pretty decent place. Super affordable drinks and food. Beers are nice and cold and they have dart boards, pinball, pool tables and a couple of video games which add to the fun. They also have a juke box and decent live music on the weekends. The waitress service is fast and friendly and the food comes out in a reasonable amount of time. The food won't blow your socks off but for a small town restaurant it's decent. They have all you can eat tacos and fish and chips nights for $10 which is a bargain and they also have 50 cent wings during their happy hour (not sure of the times sorry) which are a really good deal considering the size of the wings. My only complaint would be that the bar scene is somewhat cliquey. Everyone seems to know each other and they aren't exactly social with newcomers so bring someone with you if you want to engage in conversation. Also....one of the bartenders is a major grump. She's been in a mood every time I've been n there (scowl on her face etc) you can't miss her...she's the most miserable person in the place and makes hanging out at the bar an uncomfortable experience. The rest of the bartenders are friendly tho so don't let her stop you from giving this place a try. read more

Drinks are good and sized well. Appetizers were a bit greasy for my taste. Never ate dinner there but worth a late night stop.

The Phoenix always delivers on its promise...quality, inexpensive bar food that leaves you both wanting more of what you ordered and also wishing you ordered what the booth next to you did! Good service with a smile and fun, local atmosphere that makes you feel like you are back in your hometown, comfy pub. read more

Service ok, but NO FOOD Monday nights! Brought my girlfriend and she was only girl there. May be OK place during the week or weekends. read more

This is my first review I've ever wrote because I'm not the type to write a review and this place has really disappointed me lately. I don't think I'll be coming back unless changes are made I've been here maybe a handful of times all together. I came here for the first time about a year ago with my wife on a Sunday night and the food was great. I had a quesadilla and my wife loved the baked haddock. I found out kids ate for free with the purchase of entree's so we ended up coming back with the kids. We were all very happy, the food was good, drinks were great and the waitress was friendly. Lately the food hasn't been what it was before. The burgers and steaks are never cooked right, the chicken was dry and overcooked, and we have not ordered seafood in almost 5 months. What really upset me is that I don't think the staff knows how well sound can travel. I understand it is also a bar so when we bring the kids, of course we stay in the dining room, but you can hear quite a bit from the back. It's really uncomfortable sitting there trying to enjoy dinner with your family when you hear the wait staff having conversations insulting their co-workers. It's only happened on a couple of occasions but It's really unprofessional, annoying, and rude especially when the head waitress is involved and things are said I don't want my children to hear. It would be nice if they took their job a little bit more seriously and left it all at home or for a work meeting. I have not brought my kids back since. The last time I went in there was with a friend for some drinks and to watch a game. I noticed that who I found out was the bar manager sits at the bar and drinks. . . and drinks. . . and drinks. I've seen him several times and every time he is quite intoxicated sitting at the bar. Maybe he'll go get a keg for the bartenders but that's about it. A year ago if I yelped I would have given 4 stars but after the decline in food, the gossip and inappropriate language from wait staff, and now what seems to be criteria for a "Bar Rescue" episode, I'll just find a new place. I might come in again here and there for a drink to see if anything is different, but it is not a place for my children and as of right now it's too unprofessional for my wife and I. read more

Pretty decent place. The best feature is the bar. Pretty much goes the length of the place when you first walk in. Food is great. Staff is very friendly. Great place to hang with friends to catch a hockey or football game. read more

Pretty awesome local spot! Great live music on the weekends. Friendly staff. Watch out for the old man sitting on the bench when you first walk in... he's just a mannequin, but he scares the living daylights out of most visitors! read more

We had excellent service. Food was perfect. Waitress was great. Never disappointed when i come here. Jukebox and pool and darts makes it a fun time. Theres a nice dinning area and an area for big groups. Sometimes they have a DJ. Its always a good time coming here. read more

A good, solid local bar with better than expected food. The bar itself is probably the best feature, with reasonable prices and selections. Staff is friendly. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the prime rib, but you really should get there at the 5 PM start for the prime rib if that is what you want. read more

Blah, old place with an old crowd. We had a large party and it was pretty dead but still took 20-30 to get checked on. Also the food was ok, the sever was nice and very helpful but slow to check on us. The front room we were in had no Ac. read more

Expensive but you know what you ate paying for : TOP quality food and great wine menu. I recommend it, staff is great and service also . Just go there read more