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    The Aviary

    4.0 (359 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Quiet
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Espresso martinis and triple chocolate cake
    Sabina V.

    A friend and I were staying in the area and after a quick review of the local restaurants we selected The Aviary and boy were we happy with our choice! From the moment we walked in were greeted with such hospitality. The restaurant is beautiful, but the gardens and outdoor seating were amazing and they had heaters above every table-perfect for fall in New England. The appetizer, drinks, food, and dessert were all outstanding!!! Additionally, I am gluten free and the server was very knowledgeable about what options in the menu were safe for me. This place is worth a visit and we just wish it was closer to home!

    Baked Cod with little necks in a chowder
    David M.

    Great experience with lifelong friends visiting from Sweden. We were informed by our excellent waitress Linda? That they have a new chef, new menu, farm to table using the best/freshest ingredients possible. They delivered, excellent meals that were delivered with an inspiring look and great taste. We wish we lived closer. We will be back!! We were fortunate enough to eat outside in their beautiful garden area.

    Haley T.

    I haven't been here in a while and nothing really excited me on the main menu so I ended up ordering two appetizers and they were SO good. I got a bowl of clam chowder and the mini crab cakes. The chowder was very yummy but kind of had a lot of potatoes in it (more than I would usually like) but other than that tasted delish. The crab cakes although small were so filling and tasted amazing. Whatever that little mixture is on top really made the whole dish.

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    Lindsey D.

    We enjoyed a beautiful birthday meal by the fireplace. It was so beautifully welcoming, perfect for a date night. We shared crab cakes which were good but not as good our main course. My husband had the seabass and I devoured a filet with brandy cream sauce, loaded mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was cooked perfectly and the portions were perfect to leave you with a little room for dessert. He had the vanilla bean creme brulee and I had the layered chocolate cake. And while I thoroughly enjoyed it, my husband tried both and said I should have ordered what he had. But only after he had eaten it! Lol. Wil definitely be back!

    Scallops and Risotto
    Kyleigh D.

    The Scallops with Corn Risotto was incredible. The scallops were cooked perfectly, with a very nice amount of caramelization. The corn flavoring of the risotto was addictive. We sat outside during sunset, and it was very beautiful.

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    The food was amazing! I had the cod dish and my husband had a chicken dish. We both loved it! The chowder was excellent! Really hot and so tasty! Not too creamy. Just right! The bread basket was delicious! That is an xtra charge but so...... worth it! The server was excellent and the ambiance is awesome...

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    SUSAN M.

    Had a late dinner at the Aviary tonight ( Wednesday 7:30pm). So glad I decided to treat myself after a long and difficult day. Our server Lori could not have been nicer and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. We were presented with warm fresh rolls and butter, so a good start. We split the crab cake appetizer which consisted of two large crab cakes, and the spinach salad that the kitchen kindly divided into two portions. The portions are ample and delicious. The atmosphere near the bar was quiet and subdued, which is exactly what we needed. We look forward to returning when in the area again. Well done Aviary and thanks again for your hospitality. We were excited to eat, so no food photos lol. Before our meal appeared, I did snap a shot of the cool chandelier near the bar.

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    Beautiful and delish!!! We happened upon this place and what a pleasant surprise. Beautiful classic bar too.

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    Food, service, ambiance. Went here for a business lunch and was very happy with the turnout. The steak sandwich was delicious.

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    Thank you Capt Daryl for dining with us and I hope you return soon!

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    Food was delicious and service was great. The ambiance was a bit rustic chic. We really liked it and will definitely go back.

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    Thank you Roberta! Definitely memories to be missed from the Tea Room!

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    Limited menu but everything I've ever gotten here was delicious. Great ambience and staff too. Recommend!

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