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Shy Bird - Fenway, Boston, MA

Shy Bird - Fenway

4.8 (52)
$30 and under
American
201 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 50 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Shy Bird is a contemporary American restaurant located in Boston's Fenway neighborhood. Renowned for its delicious rotisserie chicken, guests can choose from half or whole birds. The menu also features a range of salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian options. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, Shy Bird includes a dog-friendly outdoor patio, making it a perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or brunch. Come enjoy a meal in a welcoming setting!

Additional information

Experiences

  • Work from Shy Bird

    $19.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Work from Shy Bird is like co-working, but at a restaurant, so better. The $19.95 price includes a choice of breakfast or lunch and bottomless coffee, tea, espresso drinks with a couple minor exceptions. We have many amenities conducive to working like second screens, dongles, printing, etc. WFH is cool and all but sometimes it's nice to get out in the world, right?
    Work from Shy Bird Photo

What 52 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shy Bird - Fenway delights with its "phenomenal" service and "delicious" food, making it a top choice for gatherings. Highlights include the "amazing" chicken sandwiches and diverse menu options catering to all dietary preferences. The "beautiful" ambiance and friendly staff enhance the experience, creating a "fun" and welcoming atmosphere.
52 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Omg!!!! The chicken ranch sandwich was to die for!!!! Do not go there without trying it!!! It will never be topped!

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute spot! I've been to their Cambridge and southie locations and this is definitely my favorite!

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  3. Rachel

    Hawaii4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal, service and overall great dining experience!

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  4. David

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The host was great and I had a good time unfortunately there was a long hair in my chicken dinner. There was no replacement of my dinner , the manager never came to my table to apologize and I was not offered any type of compensation for the hair I pulled out of my mouth . I called and spoke to a manager who promised a follow up to my email and I and still waiting. Hopefully speaking to their corporate office will get me the proper apology and information about their policy on food preparation and customer service.

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  5. Patti VIP

    Greater Boston47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a pleasant surprise! We wanted something quick, within walking distance to Fenway, and a restaurant that would take reservations. We were not disappointed! The chicken bites with the flight of sauces was one of our favorites. Yum! Worth a try!

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  6. Chuck

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Will definitely return and recommend. Staff was amazing and food was delicious!

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  7. Alayna

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I didn’t get cherries in my Shirley temple. I was quite upset. Other than that it was great! Staff was nice and the people watching was immaculate. Overall, pretty amazing! They gotta get some cherries tho..

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  8. Melissa VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience at ShyBirds catering to eaters who were pretty different in tastes. Nice options for vegans and GF as well.

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  9. Molly

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dining experience at Shy Bird. We were there for a graduation celebration dinner (also Mother's Day), so was definitely busy (and in fact did result in rotisserie chicken no longer being available). Nonetheless, the food we had was really good! I highly recommend the sesame crusted tuna & crispy rice appetizer! Our table had various salads, SB chicken dunks and the smash burger - everyone was satisfied. Our server, Zola, also did a fabulous job. Definitely recommend!

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  10. Kristin

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super nice first visit. Great place for kids at brunch too.

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FAQs

Shy Bird - Fenway is rated 4.8 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. Fenway–Kenmore

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Shy Bird - Fenway

201 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Fenway–Kenmore
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Rotisserie Chicken, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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