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4.8 (41 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Filipe V.

For those that rave about Cane's, everyone has to give this a shot. Clean, modern place, nice tables, ample space, and the location not that far out of the way. I love a good fried chicken and the slider I had was great. Great coating and frying. The special sauce they have is like a tangy chipotle mayo (and better than most secret sauces). Fries are fantastic. Love the spices they add but feel the coating can be more evened out. Catchy look for the design and appeal. Guy at the counter was friendly, helped me with options and what people usually get. Reasonally prices for the deal. They also had mac and cheese! One of my big inner cravings when going for friend chicken. Oh, and before I forget, you get to choose your chicken's spiciness!! For all these reasons it is definitely a 5. The one critique is I like heartier tasting burger buns but aside from that, delicious bit.

Combo #1 /2 Tenders with Fries

Ordered combo #1, 2 chicken tenders, medium heat, and fries. The chicken tenders were flavorful and not too spicy, just the tight amount to appreciate, and they were juicy and tender. THE SAUCE THO. I'm fairly neutral of sauces, they're nice to have as an option, but let me say this: It's everything everyone says it is! I used every last bit of it. The fries were crispy, yet still greasy. Salt and ketchup hid some of that. The dining room is large and well lit, could have been kept up a little better, but it was worth a stop in for the sauce and tendies.

Kelly H.

My nephew and I loved this gem right on the Freedom Trail. He wanted a quick fix and we popped in for the best chicken and friendliest staff. He still talks about this chicken restaurant and would definitely return. It was clean, organized and welcoming.

Mimi C.

The best fried chicken in Boston. Bold statement, yes, but it's 1000% true! The seasoning is amazing and chicken juicy. I also love how quick the service and clean the space is for a fast food restaurant. Absolutely love Birdies. The only thing I hate is that it is not right next door to me.

Dedication to branding but wish they were sustainably packaged
Savannah H.

This place just opened and has been the talk of the office! All of my coworkers went this week and loved it so I came today I got the #1-2 tenders and fries. I had heard that the medium spice was very spicy so I went for the spiciest level myself. The chicken is SOOO juicy and tender just incredibly cooked. The spice on mine was perfect for folks who like spicy and not "white people spicy" it tastes good and has some heat. It's always nice when a place that claims spicy doesn't simply add paprika or some cayenne. The fries are also very good-love a crinkle cut. The dipping sauce is super yummy. My only wish is that the pickles were less sweet they are like insanely sweet but that's personal preference and if they're that sweet it must be intentional so I won't knock it! 10/10 the food just wow! Also a great value for the price and the folks working there are nice! I do wish (and have heard from a few others the same) that they didn't use so much plastic in their packaging and were more eco friendly. For example I did not ask for a bag. I work across the street and would be fine without one-most places don't give you a bag anymore and in Boston there is a charge for plastic bags to discourage it-plus while I do respect the fact that they paid extra to have their takeout box branded, a cardboard or even commercially compostable box would be preferred. Very few spots in the area still offer packaging like this and I know it is preventing a few coworkers from returning and likely myself as well despite how amazing the food is.

Combo #2 /2 Sliders with Fries
Domingo C.

Birdies has become one of my lunch staples! Since it was being built, it drew me in. It has such a fun ambiance and vibe. For example, as a millennial, I highly appreciate hearing songs I grew up with while eating in or ordering take out. It's simply fun! They also have free arcade games, which is a creative way to pass time or have a nostalgic moment while out to eat. As they've established themselves, they have become steadily busy during the lunch hour. I typically order Combo #2 - two sliders with fries, medium spice. The chicken is plump, juicy, and flavorful while the fries are crinkle cut and well seasoned. I have yet to have a negative experience with this meal, so I have not found it within myself to deviate yet! I have gone with coworkers who have ordered the tenders on sliced bread or the bone-in wings who also rave about them, so their whole menu has incredible options! This is the best hot chicken I have ever had! While the food is amazingly seasoned, you can also grab ketchup or honey by the soda fountain. I add honey to my chicken to help balance out the spiciness (the medium has a kick!) and am grateful for this option. Easiest 5 stars I have awarded in a while!

Courtney H.

Wanted to indulge in some fast food while traveling in Boston and Birdies did not disappoint. Their chicken sandwich was so crispy and delicious without being overly oily. The crinkle fries had the perfect seasoning on them which complemented the meal. Birdies had five stars when I tried them and now I know why!

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14 days ago

good service nice customer service, clean spot with great tasting food , and in loved the old games in the back

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Convenient location, fairly clean interior, amazing food. The fried chicken sandwich is excellent

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This place can bend me over a f*ck me. I went here yesterday for lunch and i'm back here again the next day. good prices as well

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Chicken sandwich was incredible. We got it hot and the spiciness was just right. Don't sleep on this place.

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Incredible customer service, great portions, good prices, this is what fried chicken should be, dare I say a golden standard

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Best chicken sandwiches ever! Super juicy and yummy. Need one closer to where I live!

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Great chicken and excellent service! Will recommend 10/10. Better than Dave's Hot Chicken

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Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.0(1.3k reviews)
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Great food and drinks! The biscuits are delicious. Mario was an awesome server! We will definitely…read morebe coming back.

This was an amazing find of a restaurant on our little trip to Boston. As of many of the other…read morereviews state, the biscuits are a must. They were the dark horse that I never would have thought about ordering normally. Biscuits for dinner? Eh. But they were delicious and lighter than expected and the pimento cheese I could have ate by the spoonfuls. The oysters were clean and delicious. Everything you hope to have from Northeast oysters especially being from Texas where most of the places here serve Gulf oysters that don't even come close to comparing. I could have drank the mignonette. The pimento mac n cheese was on point and flavorful (and again that pimento cheese, yum). The wagyu burgers were so good. The burger was tender and flavorful, the bread was soft and light and slightly sweet, and the onion ring added a great texture to the mix. Think of a amped up western burger. The ambiance was a cool vibe yet a home feel. We were seated quickly but it took awhile for anyone to acknowledge us. Service was good once it started and the food came out quickly. If we ever make it back to Boston, it will definitely be on our list to revisit. Great late dinner spot. Simple foods done right. (Oh, and the drinks were delicious. I wanted to try them all. Mine tasted exactly like an apple pie.)

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Buttermilk & Bourbon - The other side of the  restaurant. Our reservation was late and we literally were the last to leave .

The other side of the restaurant. Our reservation was late and we literally were the last to leave .

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Rose Tapas - Porkbelly ceviche

Rose Tapas

3.3(50 reviews)
2.2 miEast Boston

Came here to celebrate a few friends birthday so we had a pretty big group. We made a reservation…read morebeforehand with a $20 deposit each person so we were able to get a long table in the middle. Despite it not being busy when we arrived, the service remained slow throughout the night. I know we had a big table but half the time our waiter was nowhere to be found and we constantly had to ask the hostess. The water cups were a little small than other restaurants but refills were slow as well. There is one stall so later in the night the line for the bathroom started to get long so keep that in mind. We got a few apps, I definitely would recommend the asian style chicken wings and the calamari those were the best in my opinion especially the wings the sauce on that was delicious. Other than those two, the other tapas had smaller portions and weren't worth getting in my opinion. The main dishes weren't worth getting. They had ran out of bolognese which most people had planned on getting. The other pastas weren't good, the bread was also stale, almost tasted like they reheated it from frozen. I was also expecting a crispy chicken but I think it was grilled and was just really hard. The drinks were good, on the pricier side but worth it compared to everything else.

I came here to celebrate my friend's birthday, and let me start by saying... a time was definitely…read morehad. Our waiter was amazing--attentive, friendly, and full of great recommendations. Always a good sign when the service sets the tone early. For starters, we ordered the ceviche, and whew--so fresh and delicious. Absolutely did what it needed to do. We also tried the plantain bowls. While they could've benefited from a sauce or a little extra something to really bring it home, the portion size was impressive, so no complaints there. Now let's talk about the mocktail, because it quite literally blew my wig back. Delicious, refreshing, and the presentation? A full 10/10. Cameras were definitely out. The aesthetics of this place are beautiful--clean, stylish, and very much a foodie influencer's playground. If you enjoy a good ambiance with your meal, this spot delivers visually. For my main, I ordered the steak frites. The fries were crunchy, well-fried, and nicely seasoned--no notes there. The steak, however, was a bit underwhelming. Not bad by any means, just missing something I couldn't quite put my finger on. My taste buds were searching, but the spark never fully showed up. We ended the night with tres leches for my friend's birthday, and honestly, it was one of my favorite tres leches I've had. Moist, flavorful, and the perfect sweet ending. Don't come for me--I'm just speaking my truth. Overall, I'd rate the food a solid 3.5/5, but I'd definitely return to try another dish because the service, drinks, and ambiance were all strong. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but you'll manage. Worth the visit.

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Olespana Whiskey & Tapas - Beyond Vegan burger

Olespana Whiskey & Tapas

4.2(54 reviews)
5.1 mi

I feel like a lot of my reviews these days are post-mortems…read more.. Sad to see this place close recently, but I saw the warning signs. I've mainly visited here mid-week. While I know mid-week is a slow period, but it can't be dead. Every occasion I've visited, you might see a couple of people at the bar but the tables are all empty. Which is sad because... The food was pretty solid and affordable. The tapas fare is pretty conventional, which can be good. The croquettes were crispy enough and flavorful. The lamb chops were also flavorful, while being tender and not over-seared. The patatas bravas were hot and crispy. The paella for two, at a decent $35 price, had a good amount of rice and seafood. The seafood might've been a little overcooked but it's hard to time it. The churros made for a nice ending, with a lovely chocolate dipping sauce. They had vegan tapas options, which was good for some in my party. However, the menu was a bit too extensive. They had menu options from seemingly all places and that does not make life easy for BOH. Service was generally okay, but seemingly stretched. Even though there weren't many customers in mid-week, staff appeared to have a variety of tasks. So sometimes we weren't checked on for long stretches. The spot was a former bar, so it had that bar atmosphere. It's located in a decent area, so I hope something good rises out of the ashes.

Solid tapas spot in Watertown if you don't feel like trekking further into Boston. From a quick…read morecompare of the menu here versus the menu for Barcelona Wine Bar, the prices are about the same or cheaper, especially for the seafood paella for two ($35 at Olespana, which was a sizable portion, versus BWB's $56). Plus, Olespana has a parking lot in the back, as well as abundant metered options along Wells Avenue, which is always a plus in my book. Here were the dishes we ordered, ranked from favorite to least: 1. Patatas with garlic aioli - you cannot go wrong with the combo of basically french fries and mayo but definitely eat this as soon as it hits your table. Otherwise the fries turn mushy, doubly so from the sauce. If you're with a large group, definitely order two of these. 2. Seafood paella - I'm by no means a paella expert but I was impressed by the crunchy bits of rice on the bottom and how flavorful it was. A good amount of different seafood, including shrimp, mussels, clams, and squid, but I would've liked to see the shrimp a little less pink. 3. Garlic mushrooms - I'm a fiend for mushrooms and will order it any time I spot it on the menu, though I'm partial to when they either fry or sauté so the mushrooms get these nice crispy edges. These were a touch too heavy on the sauce, which was very acidic, but I finished pretty much the whole plate of it on my own. 4. Croquettas - Wasn't a fan of the mushy insides though my cousin loved them. 5. Beet salad - Eh. At this point, I should give up on ordering salads in restaurants when I can make them easily at home. The balsamic vinegar dressing was way too tart and I've decided I'm not a fan of oranges in salads. Overall, a fun eclectic spot to eat some tapas and drink whiskey. I got a kick out of how their menu has a section of tapas from other countries, including the USA - our featured options were wings and steak tips. That said, the menu is way too sprawling for its own good - tapas, burgers, pizza, and nachos? That might explain the inconsistency in the dishes we ordered.

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Olespana Whiskey & Tapas - Menu page 1 of 3

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Olespana Whiskey & Tapas - Shot over the bar.

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Shot over the bar.

Bocado Tapas Wine Bar - Pulpo a Feira

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4.3(695 reviews)
38.2 mi
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A lovely restaurant, classy & approachable with a lively atmosphere & fun vibe. Great, tasty…read moreSpanish tapas, we usually go during a birthday or celebration. Food is adventurous & bold; memorable meals over the years: Fried Goat cheese with charcuterie meats, manchego cheese & french bread, have to do The Bocado Experience for 2 or 4, Jamon Iberico, Pato (duck pastrami w sherry glaze), tuna poke, atun de bocado (seared yellowfin saku tuna), braised pork belly, Spanish octopus, mussels in cream sc, twin mini Kobe style beef burgers, venison, fried calamari, lollipop lamb chops, seared beef tenderloin, classic paella & Paella de Mariscos, & baked flan for dessert. Just so fascinating - their chefs can put out such tasty small plates so quickly, each packed with such fresh & exciting flavors, always cooked to perfection (never over or under cooked). Get the sangria pitchers, bar is always packed & hopping. Dining room just got a refresh, but was beautiful even before with a great atmosphere also. Our least favorite was the rabbit (way too many small bones to pick out).

We came on a Friday during Restaurant Week as a party of four, three adults and one toddler. The…read morefood was delicious and our server was friendly. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, though our table was in the middle of the aisle which felt a bit cramped. Unfortunately, the service itself was inconsistent. We had to ask for bread three times. When we ordered two brownies and one coffee, we were brought one brownie and two coffees. At the end of the meal, we asked for both my meal and my son's meal to be wrapped to go. My son's plate was accidentally thrown away because other plates were stacked on top of it. When I asked about it, the server explained what happened but did not offer to remake it, remove it from the bill, or apologize, which was disappointing. That said, it was a busy Friday during Restaurant Week, so I would consider coming back and hope the service is smoother next time. While writing this review, I actually received a text from the restaurant letting me know we left our son's plate behind, which was thoughtful and appreciated. If Yelp allowed half stars, I would give 3.5.

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Bocado Tapas Wine Bar - One of the new dining/bar areas in the expanded space.

One of the new dining/bar areas in the expanded space.

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Grilled Octopus

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Moonstones - A great shot of the raw bar and chef's table at Moonstones.

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3.9(535 reviews)
22.5 mi
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I love Moonstones, and I've been to this restaurants many times though I haven't been here since…read moreCovid happened. It was nice to be back again for a Sunday brunch. I was looking forward to their red velvet pancakes, but unfortunately, they ran out (mind you, that was around 11:30am and I believe they had just opened at 10:30am). We were also surprised that they don't have any non-dairy, plant-based milk. My sister drinks her coffee with almond milk, but they didn't have it or any alternatives so she opted just to add sugar. There was also a DJ playing music. We enjoyed his music though we didn't think it went with the ambience of the restaurant. It was also loud at some point, and we noticed someone asked the DJ to take it down a notch. I got their Classic Eggs Benedict, which had a poached egg, Canadian bacon, hollandaise, and an English muffin with some greens. My sister got their Call It Breakfast, which had some scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, english muffin. Overall, our food was great, and our server was very attentive. We will, for sure, be back again, and hopefully they'll have the red velvet pancakes. Their Szechuan Eggplant and Tofu dish is also a must try!

We were a big group of 12. They put us in a private room and it was fun. The waitress was very…read morepatient and attentive. The food was pretty good, I was hoping better but good. The price is pretty high but it was our choice not to go into Boston. For what it's worth considering the limited amount of places you can go to... it was good. I'd give it 5 stars of it wasn't so pricey.

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Moonstones - The main dining room at Moonstones.

The main dining room at Moonstones.

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Moonstones

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