Honeybird

Wonderful cozy restaurant with amazing food. You have to make a reservation because it is a very small establishment. The staff are wonderful and very sweet. I was apart of a party of 5 and they sat us. We ordered the fried okra and Nashville hot honey bao buns as appetizers. The bao buns only come with 4 but our server gave us 5 at no extra charge! The main meal we ordered the "party fowl" which for the price of $125 comes with 20 pieces of amazing mixed fried chicken and one of each side with all the sauces. We were blown away with how much food you get for the price. I used to live in RI for 2.5 years and was visiting, now this is my go to place for fried chicken. Legitimately the best fried chicken I've ever had. Everyone has to eat the amazing food here at least once. Thank you guys for the wonderful amazing food and memories I made with my friends! I attached pictures of the main meal that we got it's so much food for what you spend.

After riding bikes over the Henderson Bridge from Providence, we stopped in for lunch. There wasn’t a bike rack, but there was a long fence next to the parking lot that made locking up the bikes easy. We each ordered the blue plate, which looking around the restaurant, seems to be a popular choice among diners. The server allowed us to substitute tenders in place of the fried thigh and drumstick for the blue plate. I ordered my tenders with the honey Cholula flavor and blue cheese sauce. My partner ordered the Nashville hot flavor with truffle mayo. Both were great, but I’d recommend ordering the Nashville hot or Spicy flavors with blue cheese in retrospect. For sides, we tried the collard greens, cheesy cheddar grits, corn bread with honey butter, and pulled pork baked beans. All were very good. The cornbread was a good choice because it can serve as a dessert at the end of the meal. The grits and baked beans were both excellent as spreads in the Texas toast that comes with the blue plate. If you order the collard greens, note that it has a pretty intense (almost smoky) flavor and lots of bacon, so be sure that you like both. The creamed corn sweet potato tater tots were popular choices among other customers while we were there. This is the perfect restaurant if you’re in the mood for fried chicken and Southern food. Bring your appetite because the food is filling; I was glad to hop back on our bikes and do some more exercise after lunch!

Went here for the first time this past weekend for dinner with a friend, we wanted a casual dinner and this place met our needs! I want to command our server who was attentive and kind. The food was delicious! I would say that the checking tenders were some of the best I’ve ever had (I had the garlic parm tenders). I would definitely check out this place if you have a chance!!

Their chicken tenders are huge and BEST I EVER HAD. I came hungry and had 1.5 tenders. Bites of other side dishes to include Mac n cheese, pulled pork n beans, honey cornbread, and curly fries. Our server was sweet, personable, and attentive. One of us recommends the ranch water: refreshing, unique. A few of us enjoyed espresso martini on the rocks without Baileys and that was also 👌🏼

Absolutely delicious southern comfort food, the chicken was to die for; crispy, crunchy, lightly spicy ( I got the Honey Choulula) perfectly cooked and generously portioned, and the grits were excellent. Very efficient system of containers given for takeout. Small but fun inside, sorta homey, sorta funky. Does seem to get quite busy, wouldn't recommend coming with more than 4 or 5 in a group

This is my second time eating at honey bird. The first time I had a grilled chicken sandwich with mash and cream corn and corn bread. The only thing that was edible to me was the grilled chicken sandwich and the cornbread. I am not a fan of their mash or their cream corn. Waaaay too much butter. It sounds weird to say that but I shouldn’t be eating something that taste like I’m eating a stick of butter. It’s been I would say a year or two since I had honey bird and I was in the area so I decided to stop in. It was about a 20 min wait for table. Once seated I ordered the firebird drink which was surprisingly really good. I’m usually a resposado person but no tequila cocktails on the menu so their firebird drink was a good replacement. I would have loved a tajin rim it would have made it perfect. I then ordered their 12pc wings. 3 garlic parm, and 3 hot cholula with their hb sauce and the black truffle mayo. Here’s a secret trick if you ever need one order a side of honey so you can glaze it on the wings omg a game changer. All of those combos made the wings a 10/10. Nicely fried, so juicy, the sauces were fantastic. I tear the plate up. I also ordered the corn beard and I pour the honey over it no butter for me, it made it taste very delicious. I also ordered the cream corn and asked for little butter and it was still over powering so I had to bring it back to the kitchen. I would say if you come here and you don’t want to feel like you’re eating a stick of butter skip the mash and the cream corn. Other than that my meal was great. My server Gianna provided me exceptional service and was very knowledgeable and patient with me. I would eat here again just for that chicken. Parking seems to be a hassle if the place is busy fyi. This is also an establishment more on the family side so if you have kids they will fit in for sure. Come for the chicken.

Ok, I grew up here in East Providence and remember this area from when I was a kid, my grandfather use to get his Chevy Covair fixed here. Now this is an up and coming neighborhood and Honybird is the first to change this area into a great place. It's an old garage with big glass garage doors, it's bright and comfortable inside. We decided to give it a try for the first time and we came back the next day it was so good. Their menu is fun and lots to choose from, they even had a link to a menu on your phone for items that are not on the menu. The staff were friendly, and the food was out pretty quick. The bar has an amazing selection of craft beers, on tap and in the bottle/can, along with a drink menu that is fun. We tried a few items over the days we came in. my favorite was the HB Famous Bowl, popcorn chicken, over mashed potatoes and gravy with cream corn. It was so big, I took ½ home. The bartender suggested the cornbread, and let me tell you, I couldn't get enough, even took some home. Even their take out containers are genius. The bathrooms have nostalgic album covers on the walls, even an autographed WuTang album cover. It was busy when we came in the first night around 5:30pm but we got a couple seats at the bar, which filled up right after we sat. This place is a must stop, I just wished I had stopped in long before I did.

The service was great! (Adult) Drinks were perfect. The fish sliders & cornbread were just 🥹🤤. You're supposed to pick a flavor and a sauce for the chicken, but I got mine plain. With that being said - although the chicken was crunchy and juicy, I could taste the flour in the batter. Next time I'll order it with a flavor/sauce to see if there's any difference. The pimento mac and cheese wasn't bad but I really loved the pulled pork baked beans! Yummy! There's a small parking area in the front but off to the side there is a lot with plenty of spaces.

We went in as a party of four on a Saturday night with reservations at 6:00. The service was excellent, the space is small, updated and very clean. My favorites were the Nashville Hot Chicken Bao Buns, the North Carolina Pulled Pork Pierogies, and the spicy chicken tenders that were in the Bucket of 10 pieces. My favorite sides were the Collard greens, dill pickle potato salad, buttermilk ranch slaw, and the pimento Mac + Cheese. The baked beans were good, but I could taste BBQ sauce/ketchup based in the beans that were messing with my pallette. I would skip the bucket next time and just get the tenders. The skin wasn't crispy enough for me under all of that batter, but the tenders were unbelievable.

RI Food Fight-Lord of the Wings Review 2025: First time at Honeybirds. Made a reservation online. Modern, hip hop blaring (yes!) We were seated next to a garage door. Cool for the nice weather, not for January. It was cold! Nice waitress (thanks Gianna.) 1. Wings: Honey Chalula I like the sauce a lot! But the wings were a little soggy. 2.Cornbread: Ok. Like the extra flavor brought in my honey or syrup? 3.Cheesey grits: Bland 4.Chicken sandwich: Super fresh! Cooked to crispy perfection. Great vibe.

Wow! Doing one thing and doing it right! Great fried chicken!! They offer several styles and dips. I had the two piece dark meat meal with two sides and cornbread. It was perfect! I selected greens, and yummy real mashed potatoes with brown gravy, both delicious!! Also the two tenders meal was huge, moist and crispy! Not your cookie-cutter chicken tenders! But bring your own honey mustard sauce. Their sauces leave something to be desired, especially the mustard, it's whole grain and vinegary, not sweet or satisfying. Their blue cheese dip was whipped and airy, the spicy sauce was thin and strange. I love dipping sauces, but these all missed the mark for me. Pleasant wait staff and a clean atmosphere, and good service. Doing the honey-bird up right.

Adorable little chicken spot, bartender I think his name was Aiden. Very knowledgeable and attentive about cocktails and menu. The chicken was delicious crispy, not dry.the Mac and cheese was incredible. The corn bread was also yummy and , the variety of the other sides were appealing. the owner is always on the Road show.cooking something delicious as well ..We/I would definitely go back and spread the word about this delicious meal!

Cocktails, food, service - all top notch. I wanted to try one of everything on the menu. What I did have was excellent. Service was very good, and the drink menu was one of the most impressive I've seen in a while. I love the industrial vibe (the restaurant is a repurposed auto shop it appears) with large windows. Hip hop music on the speakers and decorating the bathroom. Very cool all around.

Rating: 4.5 Decided to try the place for lunch. It's a restaurant/bar focused on fried chickens. Place is relatively small and has limited parking/seatings. Good place to hangout with friends. or The place was busy but was able to be seated relatively quickly. We ordered Nashville hot bao buns to start and shared Fried chicken bucket with side of mac and cheese, collard greens, fries and sweet potato tots. The food was excellent. Well seasoned and great flavors. I particularly liked the bao buns and drumstick/wings. We had ordered spicy and honey with truffle mayo. I liked the spicy flavor and truffle mayo combo. Sides were okay. I liked the curly fries but nothing out of the ordinary or i have had better ones elsewhere. The portion was large and we could barely finish half with 2 of us. Probably was mean't for 4 people. Service was good and relatively attentive considering how busy they were. Overall, the place was good. Solid fried chicken place that can compete with other good options in RI. They are mainly fried food so it's heavy so I would not go often but a good place to go time to time.

The other night I braved the #washingtonbridge and headed over to Honeybird for their entry in the RI Food Fights Lord of the Wings challenge. Now I had been here once before but I did not have their wings on that visit. The Honey Cholula sauce came recommended by the bartender (who provided excellent service!) so I ordered that. Honeybird does gourmet fried chicken and it is good. Their wings are battered making for a different experience. The wings were lightly sauced and that makes sense as the wings and the batter are flavorful on their own. The flavor is a nice addition without covering up their signature chicken. I was hoping for a bit more spice but they were good - I am learning I do like a honey-based sauce. Do yourself a favor and check out Honeybird (just be mindful of the horrible bridge traffic if you are coming from Providence).

Honey Bird is not a quiet intimate place, its busy loud and often full. Make reservations for dinner ask for a window seat. The place can be crowded. The staff are friendly, and work together like a well oiled machine. The menu is small, but still making a decision was hard! I had fried green tomatoes and shared with my dinner companion, a very tasty "ranch" on the side. Next came out mains, he had the chicken sandwich with all the extras, I had the arugula salad and fried okra. All was so good! We were checked on often and made to feel relaxed. We both got a non alcohol drink, yummy. What a wonderful use of an old gas station.

Do yourself a favor and order some garlic Parmesan chicken with the black truffle mayo!! You will not be sorry. Pair it with sweet potato tots or their cornbread - so good! Their pork pierogis are also very good. Service is usually quick and they tend to get busy! They have a parking lot, it's small but doable. Also the atmosphere is cool, this used to be a gas station but now they serve delicious chicken from a local chef of Beat Bobby Flay fame.

Easily one THEE best wings in RI if not the best. Only 4 sauces but that's okay because they all ROCK. The sides were bomb, staff super courteous and friendly. Loved the decor and interior, was converted from an old garage love the doors and the ambiance. Definitely will be back people must come here when in the area.

The collard greens were awesome and authentic. The chicken was dry and nothing special. It's definitely not a southern comfort food restaurant, they don't have a southern twist at all. The ambience was a small family restaurant with a bar tables close together and you can hear everyone's conversations. I don't plan on going back again.

I wish I could give 3.5. Ambience: 2 Bar service: 3 (4 for the bartender was very friendly, 2 for the pickle drink). Wings: 5 SO good. Honey hot was great. Sides: individual ones of slaw and onion rings were not good. Served in paper boats, slaw soaks through. Just not appetizing. Sides: with the blue plate. Smaller portions served in proper containers. The beans with pulled pork were next level. Blue plate: drumstick I ate in house and was dry but deff double fried because there was some raw batter in between layers. Thigh reheated well the next day no complaints. Overall I'll go back for wings and the beans. Not a top 5 choice. I was disappointed after following this place on social media for a while and seeing their execution.

Dinner was great! None of us really like chicken on the bone that much so we each got orders of tenders and a bunch of sides to split. We also got the pickle cheddar spring rolls which were so good! I got 4 tenders (and then ate about half and ate the rest the next day for lunch). I tried plain (OG), spicy, and honey cholula. I liked them all tbh, I feel like the OG was perfect for satisfying that classic fried chicken craving but the sauced ones were also really good. We got the cornbread (outrageous), sweet potato tater tots (perfection), mashed potatoes and baked beans (also good but the first two were my faves). We all loved it and said we would definitely go back. To drink I tried the white peach sangria and regretfully forgot to eat my moonshine-soaked peach garnish at the end. Now that's all I can think about so I will DEF have to go back and get that drink and eat the peach. The parking situation isn't great. There are only about 5 actual parking spots, but people just make more unofficial spots in the small lot and park on the side street next to the restaurant. I do wish they would draw out a few more spots in the lot since there is enough room for them. But given their popularity there will still end up being lots of people who have to park on the street.

Checked out Honeybird on a Friday night once where we have reservations as this place gets pretty packed. It's busy and somewhat loud but it's jam packed with great food. Their chef has won a James Beard award for chicken in the northeast so he has to know what he's doing right? Sure did! We split an order of the Catfish Sliders for an app. Perfectly fried and breaded and the cherry pepper tartar sauce made it unique from others, the actual sandwich would be a welcomed addition to the regular menu. I got the fried chicken sandwich which appeared to be a breast instead of a thigh, with pickles and of course on a Martins potato roll, perfect blend of delicious, wish they could turn up the heat a little on the sandwich. I had gotten the Nashville sauce as they said it was more packed more punch than the spicy. My wife for the 4 tender meal, nice of them to allow a different flavor for each tender. The hot honey and the garlic Parmesan stood out for me, I may have liked them better than my sandwich. We got a side of mac and cheese and seasoned fries as well, they were curly fries, loved them. Mac and cheese was creamy and stood out on its own as well. Will absolutely be back!

Off the hook., We got to go.. Chicken was still crunchy and hot.. Very tender. Fried green tomatoes.. Really good. The cornbread is Awesome.. Thank you.

Impressed by the juicy insides and crunch outer of the savory chicken. The interior is relatively small, so if you come as a group, be patient. It feels a bit tight of you find yourself in the middle seats. The Nashville boa were delicious! Best item on the menu! So hot, fresh, crispy and the buns very soft~ the pickles really add to the flavor~ also ordered the bucket that can with a choice of 4 different sides. Sweet potato tater tots were sweet with light salt. The seasoned fries were average. The collar greens were so good and a need for a heavy fried meal to feel a bit better about the meal. For the bucket, we didn't think it was going to have large pieces of chicken! Each piece was good and honestly a meal for up to 4 people~ we had so much take home in take out containers afterwards. We ordered the bucket with a mix of spicy and honey Cholula ~ each very unique and wonderful to try~ I ordered a drink way too late into my meal~ the waitress placed my order and let us know that it can be in a take-out version container if I couldn't finish it~ absolutely very thoughtful of her because it was my own mistake with ordering too late into my meal. Waitress was attentive and kind. Always had a smile. If this place is full, your meal and service is slower~ will try again soon!

Driven by this place a ton of times and said I have to give it a try. It's fried chicken to the ninth degree. A lot of the regular sides mashed potatoes and slaw. Service was great. A little on the loud side because it's a small spot.

We made reservations for 2 on a Friday night which I was thankful for. The inside space is small but I didn't feel cramped like other places when they put too many tables into a small space. I love the garage doors and the high ceilings. We were so hungry, we got catfish sliders for an app, and for dinner I got 4 tenders which I was able to pick in 4 different flavors! How cool. My husband got the chicken sandwich. The hottest option was not very hot. Our sides were Mac and cheese and curly fries. Our meal was great! I have to say the catfish sliders were a stand out and I hope they add that as a regular dinner sandwich option in a larger size. All of our food was super crispy and came out hot, clearly not sitting around at all! Their ranch was good too. We didn't get a cocktail this time but they had a lot of options, mocktails too. It gets loud in there, so recommend as a first date or something intimate but a fun night out, yes! Service super speedy and friendly!

Visited as part of #RIFoodFights #LordoftheWings competition. First ever visit for me. A southern comfort/southern charm type set up in its interior design and menu. Fantastic Mixology and cocktail menu. Different style wings than most of the places in the area given the amount of breading on the wing, which is both oven cooked and then fried. Quite tasty and eager to revisit and explore a lot more of thefood menu there. Highly recommend!

Pretty yummy place! Fun vibes and the chicken was good! Lots of flavors to choose from. The mashed potatoes were excellent and so were the cheesy grits. The hush puppies are good and weirdly have the oniony flavor outside in the sauce that comes with it. But good! I'd go back.

Ohhhhh the wings were fabulous!!! We went for the wing challenge and left saying hat we will be adding it to our regular places. The corn soup - yum!!! Service was great - cozy place!

Note that few RI restaurants specialize in chicken (exclude Popeye's and KFC) but this one is a winner. I am going to whine a bit about a few specifics but my review is RECOMMENDED. We unwisely did not make reservations on a Friday night but somehow a table for 2 opened within 15 minutes. A number of folks (tables of 4) were told "1 hour+" and left. So tip one - reserve. The easy positives - a very good crew, lots of parking next door, and a cozy spot (feels good but a bit tight with seating for about 50 in what appears to be a small space). The menu headings - "snacks", "appetizers", and "chicken". The first two have a lot of options. We opted for the hush puppies from "snacks" - good size portion (enough to split) and tasty. My quibble was the onion butter that overwhelmed the dish; salted butter would have worked better. Also as the "chicken" portions are large, think it would be hard to manage an "appetizer" as they appear to be "entrees". We started out with cocktails - that menu is strong. Having lived in TX for many years where the whole Topo Chico and then ranch water boom started about 10 years ago, I ordered their ranch water. A real winner. "Chicken" - my dining companion ordered 4 chicken nuggets with OG "coating" and a side. VERY tasty and huge - took 2 home. I ordered the "blue plate" - a drumstick and breast - both large, tasty, and mild (although I ordered spicy). Sides were mashed potatoes (the real loser of the night - lumpy, almost "cafeteria" quality) and the potato salad (needed a bit more pepper or hot sauce). My final quibbles - understand why one would want a sauce with nuggets or wings. But why with the blue plate? Is one going to dip a battered drumstick in blue cheese? Also the chicken came on a drenched piece of toast ("TX toast"?). They could eliminate that... OVERALL a good experience and we'll be back. Damages with tip was $90. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Value 3/5 (average) Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 2/5 ("lively") Décor 5/5

Awesome experience eating and drinking there. The bartender, Bri, was fantastic and made our experience a 5/5. Would absolutely go back. The parking lot seems small though, be warned!

Food was delicious, servers were so nice and with the garage doors open, such a fun summer spot! They take reservations and the food was quick. Would absolutely go back!

This was our 3rd time here and this time we did bring another couple. The food was excellent ! Wonderful fried chicken with delicious sides. Service was pleasant and prompt . Nice little place.

Overall great experience. Sophia was great. Cornbread (I hope it's not the frozen chef pierre stuff) was amazing. Mac & Cheese (pimento) was like Crack. The "OG" style (no sauce) chicken was perfectly cooked, however, not seasoned at all (sad) . Ended up getting Nashville hot (again, hope it's not the pre-made jarred stuff) and it made it worth it. Ambiance is pretty spot on but not sure what they do in the winter with such limited space. Great addition to East Providence and the first for the new and upcoming "waterfront district". Will be back. (Season your chicken !) PS anyone who gives bad reviews (anywhere) you suck!

This is going to be the most Rhode Island thing to say... we crossed the bridge for a beer tasting just down the street from Honeybird so we decided to pop in to try it & let rush hour traffic settle down. They had hubby at boiled peanuts! Potlicker collard greens were delicious & the chicken sando was outstanding! Hot Nashville dip for the meat was nice & spicy, the sauces on the side were perfect. Our server was delightful & our dining neighbors tried our peanuts in return for a bite of their fried ochra. So fun! NOM NOM NOM #YUM

We live nearby and drive by this once abandon gas station frequently and watched it be transformed into this very cool space over time. After seeing the parking lot full and the restaurant packed with people night after night we decided to check it out. We couldn't decide where to begin, since everything sounded great, so we ordered the Party Fowl - which is a platter of chicken, accompanied by pickles, Texas toast, all dipping sauces, and every side on the menu. This was way too much food for our party of four, so we got to bring home leftovers too and we weren't mad about that. This place is small (28 seats in the restaurant and another 10 seats at the bar) so be sure to reserve a table online to snag a table. On nice days, they roll up the garage doors and put out a few high top tables outside as well. The restaurant can get super loud, so go early in the evening or place a to go order if you want to enjoy your meal at home.

Wow, so good! The food was absolutely amazing. The menu isn't huge but there are still some really great options. The boneless tenders are enormous. I only got 2 and I still could only eat 1 after eating appetizers but they were great the next day. The parking isn't great, unless there's some unmarked parking somewhere else but we got there right before the crush so we were fine. Service was good but on the slow side. I don't mind hanging out but there was a lot of sitting around and waiting. Either way, I'm sure I'll be back - I really enjoyed the whole experience!

I finally got here after a long wait! The hype was worth it. Definitely some awesome items innthe menu besides just chicken. We started with the Bao Buns... little pillows of heaven as I call them. Fantastic!! The Cheddar Pickle egg rolls were also delicious. I had the Nashville hot sandwich with cheese, blue cheese and bacon. It was great! The sides we ordered were sweet potato tater tots... if a place has tots its a must order for me. The corn bread and cheesy grits were also great! We will be back to order kore items!!

Love that this place has parking! Simple little Hidden gem with a small menu but fast service, clean space and tasty chicken for sure!! I got the Honey chaloula ck strip and the sauce was hitting!! Get this sauce. Don't even look at the other sauces. Don't think, just do! My bro got the 2pc meal W/Cornbread and Mac & cheese. I didn't try the chicken but he said it was great. Cornbread was ok. Mac & cheese was what did it for me. I ended up ordering my own as well. We got curly fries too which were basic. I liked the real, Fresh sunflower for a cute little farmhouse touch. Also the adorable chicken salt and pepper shakers. I'd def come back again. Service was good.

This was some pretty good fried chicken. The chicken sandwich itself is 12 dollars but it's 14 if you want lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and American cheese (no sandwich is complete without them). The hush puppies were pretty good with some green onion butter on the side. The fried chicken with the honey cholula sauce was a touch of sweet with a little bit of spice. A good sized sandwich compared to other fried chicken sandwich places around the same price point. I will definitely be going back. The space itself is not very large. There's a few tables for seating and bar seating, but when I went, it was fully crowded with no tables available. Book a reservation in advance.

I thought I had written this review already - but I don't see it, so I must have still been in a fried chicken fever dream and imagined it. Food was top notch - the collard greens were so tastyyyyy. Nice acidity to them. I got a blue plate with tenders and had enough for leftovers. I didn't take a picture - what is wrong with me?? Visualize amazing fried chicken and that's what it would have looked like. So perfectly crispy - I barely used my dipping sauces. Our servers name was Bea (I believe cause I remember I ordered the Bee Sting and she said it was her fav drink and I thought to myself - cause it's your name?) she was attentive, excellent service - friendly but not overly in our face, there when you want her type of service. Chatty but not overly chatty. We sat at the bar and it was quiet when we got there and I love a good chatty server - but sometimes when you're at the bar ya know how sometimes you are like "I'm here with a friend, I'd like to have that personal conversation now?" Well this was not like that, it was the right amount of friendly. Also the drink was delicioussssss - so her fav is now my fav. If you're from the west side of the bay - I still think Honeybird is worth the trip over the bridge. It's also not that far from the Henderson so the ride back is even less chaotic. Parking - there's a small lot!

ZOOWEE MAMA! This is by far the best food I've had this year. Do yourself a favor and come here - you cannot go wrong with anything on their menu.

Chicken tenders are huge, i definitely could have just gotten the two! But they ended good as left overs too!! Feel free to ask the wait staff about the sauce and flavors as they might not be what you think and they are even happy to combine and go off menu! Everyone was friendly and food was good! Nice and loud so you don't have to whisper! We will 110% be back!

Had a very nice lunch experience. Sat at the bar, the bartender is great, friendly and welcoming. Ordered way too much food, portions are very generous. A little pricey but very good quality. Will go again.

I've never left a review but this food was so good I had to come tell the world. I was tearing that food up like it was my job. Didn't even get a picture cause I dove right in. Honey cholula sauce was amazing and paired with the coleslaw... wooooowee. Fried okra, cornbread and hush puppies were also really good. Small little restaurant but came shortly after they opened and got to sit right away on Memorial Day. Our waitress was very attentive and explained the menu.

The Honeybird in East Providence is a cool Nuevo Casual spot for some Good Old Southern Style Chicken. It features a nice bar with tasteful decor embracing its Gas Station Roots! My friend and I sat at the bar and the Bartender was warm and friendly and gave us prompt service. We both had Chicken Sandwiches but the star of the show was the Pulled Pork Pierogis! Overall, I would give the total experience a 4.3 out of 5 stars, as with any restaurant experience nowadays, I felt it was a little pricey. Despite this I would go again.

Incredible. Some of the best chicken I've ever had. On a Monday night a friend and I popped in and sat at the bar. Neither of us had been but heard great things. The bartender was so great. And gave us excellent recommendations. I can't wait to go back and try more things. I would reccomend making a reservation!

Once someone has decided they like Honeybird, it's going to be really hard to get them to hear its faults. And it sort of seems that's by design. The space is remarkable, a one-time service station now thoroughly transformed into a somewhat minimalist southern kitchen. It's meant to surprise and delight diners, and it works. Everyone who walked inside on the night we visited seemed to pause at the door and look around as if to say "this was a gas station?" Such an audacious space would be the perfect place to hide mediocre food. Honeybird's food is not mediocre, exactly, and some of it is actually good. On our visit we had chicken tenders in two different sauces--Nashville Hot and Cholula Honey--and a few different sides. We also ordered some fried oysters (even though it's not the season, and we felt like it was tempting fate.) We also had the creamed corn, the collards, and the corn bread. All the sides save the corn bread were pretty good. The collards were flavorful and well cooked. The creamed corn was also really tasty, even though it seemed like more of a take on the original. Other members of our party passed us hushpuppies (average, could have been crunchier on the exterior), potato salad (maybe one of the best bites of the night, wildly delicious) and an onion ring (very underwhelming.) The corn bread was cake. "Real" corn bread doesn't have sugar in it, and isn't made with fine ground cornmeal. This had the texture of a Twinkie and was very sweet. Again I understand some of this is a take, not meant to be the genuine article. I also don't want to gate keep southern food. But this was basically dessert, and could not have done the job corn bread is meant for--which is to sop up sauces and pot liquor. About those oysters. Even though they had been fried they were served on the half shell. We tried to figure out if this was meant to be whimsical, like some sort of amuse bouche? In any case, the oysters were incredibly small and did not have a lot of flavor on their own and were dominated by an aggressively seasoned breading. And while I've said in other reviews that if you're complaining about food prices at sit-down dining you're missing the point, these five (not six, not four) tiny oysters were $14. The chicken--remember, this place's namesake--is overwhelmingly average. On our tenders, the breading pulled away on the very first bite in a tenderloin-shaped shell of fried batter. I'd also be hard pressed to tell the difference between the two sauces we ordered, and the Nashville Hot barely registered any heat for me. The meat itself was ok, but nothing to write home about. The let down is in the overwhelming, thick breading. It's just not like any southern fried chicken I've ever had. I guess it "reads" as more authentic here in New England so that's why they do it. The bar is maybe the highlight of this place. Our bartender was incredibly friendly and conversational, and kept things rolling along smoothly all evening. She made us several very tasty drinks in very high-end, hip barware. Generally, service is where the place shines. From the front door to the check, everyone here obviously understands front of house. Of all the staff we encountered, it was no one's first day on the job. When all was said and done the chicken was meh, the sides were good if a little uninspired, and the bar and service were excellent. There really is no "southern food." I get what people mean when they say it, but southern food is not a bloc. It isn't all fried in thick breading, and it varies wildly from state to state. Chicken fried like it is at Honeybird is a construct, a simulacrum of the fried chicken folks make at home--skin on, tossed in white flour, salt, and pepper. It has more in common with the Colonel than the Kopper Kettle. If you have nothing to compare it to you will probably love it here. I don't fault these folks for trying. They seem to have a lot of respect for food in general, and the menu here is focused and tight. The prep was good and presentation was great. They also seem to try and get local stuff whenever possible, and their ingredients are very high quality. It's also really great to see East Providence trying to give itself some nicer, more upscale places to have dinner, even if it's just the same guy doing it each time. (I mean, this dude is carrying the entire EP fine-ish dining scene on his back.) Ultimately I'd go back and sit at the bar and have a snack, but won't be in any great hurry to come back for dinner.

Went here with some friends! Upon pulling up, I immediately found parking, which is also nice! The atmosphere here was really fun! It seemed like an old garage that was converted to a restaurant! Everything seemed very clean The food was flavorful but very specific! It you don't want fried food, do not go there! While the food was very flavorful, I found the menu very limited! I went in planning om having fried food but kind of wished that they might have had more options, especially in the dessert area! Desserts are my favorite, and they only had 2! That is my only criticism The service was great! The staff was attentive and friendly!

Thoroughly enjoyed our experience here! We ordered the bucket for the table and it was perfect for four people. You can choose multiple flavors and sauces and they will separate the chicken in the bucket so nothing mixes up - and you can take the leftovers home in the bucket!! It also comes with your choice of four sides, which we chose the pimento Mac n cheese, pulled pork beans, cornbread with honey butter, and seasoned (curly) fries. Everything was truly delicious and we really enjoyed the cocktails as well - the ranch water was so tasty! Ambiance is aesthetic and family friendly. There is also bar seating, but reservations are highly recommended.

You guys!! This place has house-made vegan fried chicken that's actually good!!! Their traditional fried chicken is also great, and I enjoyed the collard greens, seasoned fries and hush puppies for sides as well.

Everything was great-We ordered 10 different items and loved everything. My faves were the OG chicken sandwich, hush puppies and creamed corn! We ordered take out and as we were walking in to get it the hostess was checking to make sure it was correct. When she noticed a sauce missing, she quickly went into the kitchen to retrieve it-much appreciated!

Being from the south, I can appreciate the homage to southern food. I liked the fried chicken and the honey cholulua flavor and the tenders with the garlic Parmesan flavor - although the tenders came out cold. The fried green tomatoes were a miss. The fried oysters were the best part of the meal. I did not like the mac & cheese, it lacked flavor. Good service and I liked the open air feel of the restaurant.

Absolutely delicious! Heard it's best to make a reservation so I called on a Saturday night hoping for the best. I lucked out! There was a cancellation and we were able to get a table immediately so we were on our way! Small parking lot but I think there's more in the back along with some street parking available. The place is bright and welcoming BUT small. They did their best to maximize space so you will feel like people are in your personal space but I'm here for the food so s'all good. All of the staff were awesome from front of the house to the busboys, everyone was super friendly and accommodating. I had read other reviews that they're short staffed and food took a while to come out but we had a great experience - no long waits for anything. All drinks were delicious and we enjoyed EVERYTHING we ordered. Whenever I see fried green tomatoes on any menu, I must have - then have I must and it was delicious! I was between a sandwich and the blue plate - ended up with the plate in honey cholula and the mister got 4pc tenders in honey cholula and Nashville hot. We've have Nashville hot chicken in Nashville - can't say it's AS good but it's pretty darn good. We have nothing to complain about. I love Avenue N and The Pantry so I couldn't imagine this place was going to let me down - it didn't. We know where our fried chicken go to is now! Happy Eating!

My wife and I tried Honeybird during East Providence's first Restaurant Week. Honeybird's special was their chicken bucket, which comes with Texas Toast (which didn't impress us-we each took one bite), and 4 sides. It's typically $48, but it was half price, so a great deal. Spoiler alert-we didn't come close to finishing it. This easily feeds a family of four. We only each had one drumstick each (they're huge), and maybe 70% of the sides, and we were FULL! If we'd eaten more chicken, there would have been plenty of sides (and chicken) for two more people. We went early on a weekday, so it was still pretty empty, so service was great. The chicken and sides were excellent, served hot and tasty. We got the Nashville Hot Chicken. It was nice and crispy. The flavor was good, but I didn't really get any heat. I'd say there was a hint of spiciness. Maybe I could have ordered it with more spice, but having been our first time, I wouldn't have known. In Nashville, all the chicken places I visited asked you to specify your spice level. Anyway, not a big deal, but if you're a spicy lover-ask them to kick up the heat. We got the HB sauce, and it was excellent. It would have been cool if the menu, or server, specified that you could order a variety of sauces, since they brought us a few cups of the one we chose. I'll be back.

Honey bird is a new Southern cuisine kitchen in East Providence. Finally got to try it after first seeing the sign initially put up. We got seats at the bar. Overall the place is bit tight but wasn't an issue. Got the side kick cocktail which was good though the coconut milk overpowers most of the drink. For appetizers, I got the fried Tomatoes which were very good. Also the boiled groundnuts were good, though not as good as the ones I'd tried in Charleston. Coming to the fried chicken, we got the original chicken wings & the blue bird plate (Nashville hot) with max and cheese & collard greens. The drumstick was juicy & the skin was crisp & flavorful though the meat in the other piece was somewhat tough to bite. Def not as good as the hot fried chicken in Nashville. The sides were good, liked the mac and cheese regular. Overall good spot if you're into Southern food, fried chicken & cocktails.

We've lived in Rhode Island for five years and this is the best meal we've had in the State. Granted, we are from the South, so are partial to this type of food, but that also means we are connoisseurs! First off - it's tough to get in here. We came at 4:30 on a Friday and bar seating was the only option until 9 pm due to reservations. So if bar seating isn't your thing, call ahead! We were celebrating, so ordered more food than we should have! The Pulled Pork Pierogis were amazing. The Fried Green Tomatoes had a great crust. Kind of a miss for us on the Pickle Spring Rolls, but 2 out of 3 ain't bad. For entrees we did an Original Chicken Sandwich and a Blue Plate Special (original). Wanted to taste the crunch! Wow - chicken super well cooked, generous portion sizes. For the two sides we did mac and cheese and the slaw, both were great and we wish the sizes were larger!! We will be back ASAP - check this place out! Staff was busting their butt to get everyone served!