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Shy Bird - Fenway, Boston, MA

Shy Bird - Fenway

4.8 (61)
$30 and under
American
201 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 74 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!

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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?
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What 61 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shy Bird - Fenway dazzles with its "outstanding service and vibe," offering a delightful array of dishes like the "smashburger" and "chicken ranch sandwich." Guests enjoy "phenomenal" drinks and a welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant's central location and "super-friendly staff" make it a popular choice for gatherings and events.
61 Reviews
  1. Jen VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful fried chicken Benedict! They use breasts instead of thighs which I greatly prefer. Our wait staff was on top of everything, and gave us an extra dessert since it was our anniversary. We LOVED it.

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  2. Noelle

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had two children with us who might have benefited from a kids menu, but we understand that’s not the MO of all establishments. Still - this was the easiest meet-up for our big group. Yummy drinks. Yummy food. Such a wonderful experience!

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  3. Kathleen VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always have the best experiences at Shy Bird! Great service and food!

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  4. Sally

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy chicken nuggets & rosemary fries for an early lunch

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  5. Bryan VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome all the way around. Great burger, delicious chicken Caesar, and great service.

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  6. Archana VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our food and the atmosphere. Drinks took a while to come but other than that we had a great experience! The watermelon feta salad was amazing!

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  7. riley

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely my favorite restaurant in Boston. The most outstanding service and vibe. The smashburger is nothing but a 10/10. The house sauce makes me want to go back for more. Incredible drinks. I have 0 complaints about shybird and recommend it to anyone. Will never stop coming here!

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  8. Ariane

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrate a work event. We had a nice (high) table, staff was attentive and friendly, and the food was very good, at a reasonable price. The location and decor/set up are very nice..

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  9. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Piri Piri chicken was delicious. Came with some great fries. My friend had the chicken sandwich and was very happy as well. Good food at good prices with good drinks!

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  10. Rachel

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    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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Shy Bird - Fenway is rated 4.8 stars by 61 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
Booked 74 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Shy Bird - Fenway

201 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Dining areas

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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