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Shy Bird - Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Shy Bird - Kendall Square

4.7
4.7
730 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
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.

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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
    (617) 714-4200
  • 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!
  • Area
    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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 730 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shy Bird - Kendall Square shines with its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, making it perfect for both brunch and work lunches. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, with special praise for Olivia. The restaurant offers a "great location" with delightful menu options.

730 Reviews
  1. Sandra

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit to Shy Bird. I was pleasantly surprised. There were two of us and we ordered a whole roast chicken, a side of fries, and a salad. The food was delicious and plenty enough for us. The service was excellent. Our server was helpful at all times, including lowering the music volume.

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  2. BruceH

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New additions to the menu were wonderful! Always a pleasure !

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    BGM was too loud and had difficulty to have conversations.

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  4. Justine

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and so was the service. We loved the apps we ordered!

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  5. John

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place, always accommodating, friendly and great food, location.

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  6. E MOLLY

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Ren Was wonderful!! Knowledgeable and helpful. Attentive but not too attentive.

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  7. Margherite

    Greater Boston

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant. Good food and service. The half chicken was good. The chocolate chip cookie for dessert was excellent.

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  8. Jerel

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    OLIVIA. OLIVIA. OLIVIA. She is absolutely the best. My wife and I have been to Shy Bird twice and scored twice with Olivia. Always consistently checking on us, she sets a great mood, brings us hot food and gives us cookies at the end of the night. We stayed a little past closing and still got fresh water. We ordered the smash burgers and macaroni and cheese....both are excellent!

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  9. Stephany

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Olivia was great and really attentive! Really made our night even more enjoyable!

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  10. Dan

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a breakfast, meeting. Seems like a fantastic bar in the afternoon too.

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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 730 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Shy Bird - Kendall Square

390 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    at Broadway
  • Area
    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, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 714-4200
  • 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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