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Shy Bird - Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Shy Bird - Kendall Square

4.7 (788)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
390 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
Shy Bird is an all day rotisserie, bar, cafe & takeaway. We strive to be affordable, approachable and accessible while offering crave-able food, warmth, and hospitality. We offer a serious beverage program that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Available at shybird.com
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your family gathering, holiday party, rehearsal dinner, or any other celebration here at Shy Bird!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Cross street
    at Broadway
  • Parking details
    There are multiple private lots as well as limited on street parking.
  • Public transit
    Kendall Square Red Line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 788 people are saying

Shy Bird - Kendall Square 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shy Bird in Kendall Square offers "amazing" food and "wonderful" service, perfect for both relaxed and lively dining. The atmosphere is vibrant with options for indoor and outdoor seating. Highlights include the "best" chicken caesar wrap and delicious chocolate brownies. Ideal for brunch or casual dinners, though noise levels can be high.
788 Reviews
  1. Alissa

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Shy Bird and it did not disappoint! We arrived half an hour early for our reservation as we were coming straight from kayaking on the Charles. The host was gracious and did his best to seat us as quickly as possible and in our preferred spot. The vibe was upbeat, relaxed and happy. There appeared to be a mix of work lunches, tourists and friends dining. The server was friendly and attentive. Our food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious! Can't wait to go again soon.

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  2. Robert

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great burger and fries. Good waiter. Outdoor seating.

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  3. allison

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was AMAZING and service was wonderful, we’ll definitely be back!!

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  4. Jeff

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenom July 4th time outdoors at One Broadway! The five of us had a great meal, great conversation, and service was outstanding. Just sharing the love!

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  5. Teresa

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service. Food good. But it was SO HOT in there.

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  6. Nancy

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we often come in with a corporate party of 10 for breakfast and the staff always does an amazing job for us. The food is top quality as well.

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  7. Kim

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The second time I have eaten here and I remained impressed with the food. It was a busy evening so the noise level was higher than I would have liked but still worth the visit. Will return.

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  8. caroline VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great customer service and atmosphere. Knew it was my birthday too

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  9. Gabriela VIP

    Miami - Dade28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming here it’s one of my favorite spots. Typically the food is great! I’d say the ceaser chicken wrap was too spicy. The spice was overpowering the rest of the flavors.

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  10. MorganFCharles VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chester is an absolute superstar! Kind, patient, and professional. He made our evening extra special. Food was excellent and came out very quickly. Thank you for a wonderful night!

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FAQs

Shy Bird - Kendall Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 714-4200.

Shy Bird - Kendall Square is rated 4.7 stars by 788 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
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390 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    at Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Cambridge
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are multiple private lots as well as limited on street parking.
  • Public transit
    Kendall Square Red Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Available at shybird.com
  • Private party facilities
    We would love to host your family gathering, holiday party, rehearsal dinner, or any other celebration here at Shy Bird!
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