Shy Bird - South Boston
American restaurant · South Boston ·

Shy Bird - South Boston

American restaurant · South Boston ·

Rotisserie chicken, smash burgers, chicken tenders, wine pairings

chicken dunks
good drinks
toffee cake
friendly staff
outdoor seating
great meal
modern vibe
brunch options
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null
Shy Bird - South Boston by null

Information

12 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127 Get directions

$20–30

Order delivery
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Trendy
Good for solo dining

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12 Old Colony Ave, Boston, MA 02127 Get directions

+1 617 766 8309
shybird.com
@heyshybird

$20–30

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Trendy
•Good for solo dining
•Touristy
•Comfort food

Last updated

Jan 16, 2026

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Boston’s Most Exciting Restaurant Openings of 2023 - Eater Boston

"Shy Bird in South Boston for its outstanding fried chicken bites which can be ordered with a variety of sauces — chipotle, honey mustard, ranch, sweet and sour — and while they are probably meant as an app/shareable dish, I’m ok with getting a 12 piece or even a 20 piece and telling people that they can get their own." - Erika Adams

https://boston.eater.com/2023/12/18/24006580/best-boston-restaurant-openings-2023
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View Boston Reportedly Paid a Whopping $600,000 for Its Restaurant Liquor License | Eater Boston

"After the barbecue, pull on your rollerskates: Shy Bird is hosting a Barbie Blowout Party at their new-ish South Boston location on Sunday, July 23 at 3 p.m.; each $58 ticket includes two drinks, food from a special Barbie-themed menu, a swag bag, and there's even a costume competition." - Erika Adams

https://boston.eater.com/2023/6/27/23774226/view-boston-restaurant-bar-liquor-license
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Acclaimed Doughnut Shop Back Door Donuts Is Doing a Late-Night Pop-Up at Loretta’s Last Call in Fenway | Eater Boston

"I learned Shy Bird’s new South Boston location is running “Tender Tuesdays,” where the team sells chicken tenders and sauces alongside sommelier-advised wine pairings; you can buy wine by the glass with one type of chicken tender, or opt for two of each tender with the sauces ($26) and the accompanying four wine pairings ($26 per person)." - Erika Adams

https://boston.eater.com/2023/3/6/23623922/back-door-donuts-lorettas-last-call-pop-up
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Boston Restaurant Openings, December 2022 | Eater Boston

"Shy Bird has opened a second all-day location in South Boston featuring all the hits — including the fan-favorite rotisserie chicken — along with an expanded bar and cocktail program and a “Work From Shy Bird” initiative with tiered pricing for bottomless coffee, espresso, and tea plus lunch, snacks, and aperitifs." - Erika Adams

https://boston.eater.com/2022/10/21/23412708/boston-restaurant-openings-fall-2022
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Alexandra S.

Google
I loved the atmosphere of this place. It is cozy & very cute for a date. I was coming to the shy bird to have the cesar salad wrap, but I wasn’t aware it was only a lunchtime thing. My soon to be husband got pork parmesan which he said was OK, which I tried and it was eh. The flavor was kind of funky. I ended up getting the chipotle smash burger with some fries though. It was good, & now I am full and ready for dessert now somewhere else tonight. Thanks Shy Bird!!

K B

Google
Shy bird was a wonderful experience. We hosted our friend's birthday party there. They accommodated all 12 of us on a very busy night where they were having a special dinner event. We were greeted by Alex, who took care of us throughout the night. Our waiter (who I forgot the name of. My apologies), made sure all of our appetizers entrees and desserts and drinks came out consistently and on time. They also accommodated the birthday bringing out some drinks and a dessert with candles. All in all this will be my go-to place for a meal to myself or for when I'm bringing friends and family into the city for a good time. Thank you so much for providing a great night.

Shayna M.

Google
Bobby was amazing! We had such a good meal after a long flight into Boston. The highlights were the toffee cake dessert (Bobby’s rec!) and tuna and crispy rice appetizers. Drinks, food, vibes - this place is an all around! Will definitely be back and SOON!

Anna S.

Google
Good coffee! Looseleaf tea is also available here and served in a 2 serving teapot. The vibe is modern and clean. I didn't order any food this time, but would try again if I was in the area. A ton of options on their menu and what looked like some tasty brunch options!

Benjamin H.

Google
Went to Shybird last week and had a very nice meal. The South Boston location is super open with great outdoor seating, and the staff was super helpful. My dining partner had a delicious looking martini, the dunks (chicken nuggets), and the Mac n Cheese. The Mac was lacking flavor in my opinion, but the dunks are quite good. I went with the chicken sandwich with greens instead of fries. My only criticism about an otherwise delicious sandwich was the bread. It should have been toasted to hold better and add some crunch to the sandwich. I’d go back, but I wouldn’t rush.

Candice B.

Google
This was a slam dunk, all puns intended. Ordered the dunks, flight of sauces and fries. Dunks were perfectly tender and juicy while staying crispy on the outside. All of the sauces perfectly complimented the nugs and you can’t beat rosemary french fries. Mike was serving us at the bar and was friendly and accommodating. 10/10 would recommend! Consider us the new regulars

Smallie Michelle (Michelle Turner -.

Google
First time visiting and I really enjoyed how chill it felt that evening. Our server was lovely, the pumpkin soup and toffee cake was AMAZING! Look forward to going back and trying more dishes.

D.J. J.

Google
I wanted an old-fashioned so badly, and I saw that this place had good drinks so me and the Wife decided to give it a spin. We took our dog with us, as the establishment said it was ok for us to bring him and we sat outside. The bees were getting in my wife's way as we sat due to all the flowers the restaurant had outside but we didn't let some bees stop us. The waiter was really good! He started off by giving us a dog bowl of water for our animal which was really kind. I ordered the old-fashioned which was very good, but could have went for a bit more alcohol in the drink. We ordered the 6pc chicken dunks with chipotle BBQ sauce and honey mustard. I enjoyed the chicken dunks as it tasted like a "knock off" of Chick-fil-A nuggets. I didn't enjoy the chipotle BBQ sauce though, tasted like death. I also ordered the Ranch Fried Chicken sandwich. It was so darn good. It tasted like a ranch salad on top of a chicken sandwich, which I had never experienced up until now. The fries were below average since they were over cooked. Overall, my only negatives would be to expand their menu a bit. There is really not much to choose from! I recommend that Ranch chicken sandwich if you decide to go! Ratings Chipotle BBQ sauce, 2 out of 10. Fries, 6 out of 10. Honey Mustard, 8 out of 10 Chicken Dunk bites, 8 out of 10. Old-fashioned, 9 out of 10. Ranch Chicken Sandwich, 10 out of 10.