Sparrow

Searched for "cozy" restaurants on the Eastside and was suggested this place. It did not disappoint! Lovely atmosphere, tables far enough apart that you felt intimate at your own table and did not constantly get distracted by your neighbors. Low light in general, but bright enough at the table itself that you didn't feel like you were dining in the dark.Service was good, our server attentive and just the right amount of chatty/friendly vs "leaving you alone to your company".Food was good, nothing spectacular. Maybe a little on the pricier side of what it could actually live up to. The menu feels a little random in its composition, not really settling on a cuisine or theme. But if you want a wide range of options to choose from, this works.

Love Sparrow for the following reasons:Wonderful ambianceGreat serviceDeliciously made foodExquisitely crafted drinksLocation location location Do yourself a favor and go try it. Bonus points: they have a wonderful outdoor covered space for those rainy days you still want to dine outdoors.

Enjoyed a wonderful brunch here a few months ago with family. Beautiful space the living walls a gorgeous we sat inside but there is cute seating in the back outside. Was nice that it was walking distance from my sister's place. First off we loved our waitress very attentive and informative when we asked questions about the menu. Two of us got the lamb birria chilaquiles, one got the chicken and waffle, and the last got the avocado toast with side of fruit. Also shared the doughnut holes which are made to order. Portions were generous and avocado toast had more crab on it than we expected. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I have a friend that visits often for dinner. definitely would be back when I'm in the area.

Had brunch here after the Shamrock run. They were mostly empty. There is a nice sized covered patio with heaters where they sat us. We had a variety of items from breakfast burrito to pancakes to chilaquiles to biscuits and gravy. The potatoes were a big hit. Everyone liked their food but we had to ask a few times for coffee refills. Service wasn't super fast but the waiter was nice. Coffee was good. One member noticed a cracked glass halfway through their drink (cracked all the way around the glass) and while they offered to replace it (the person declined) they also didn't deduct it off the bill. Hopefully there were no shards in the drink itself.The ambiance inside was nice. Hard to believe it was once a dive bar. Interesting drinks, and while brunch prices were ok if a little on the high side, be aware that dinner entrees are a lot more.

First a quick shoutout to our awesome hostess Gabbie, little bit of a wait out front but nothing too bad as we came in for brunch. There was plenty of room mostly indoor but they do have a good looking outdoor patio that we may try in future. Let's get to the foodDonuts 9/10 fried dough what more could you want weeeeeell I'll tell you, they were fluffy and warm and all the goodness but they either need more powdered sugar (rolled not dusted) or better accompanying sauces (not maple and condensed milk) oohhh or sugar cinnamon Chicken and waffles 10/10 loved how well done both these items were done I do wish the chicken was seasoned more but not enough to take away from the entire experience Chilaquiles 10/10 perfect amount of savory punch for the morning. Vibrant and tasty the tortilla's were nice and crisp and in no way soggy before they came to the table Will be back for sure

This updated review is a bit belated. My good friend Sammar and I went to Sparrow for dinner last August, so about 5 - 6 months ago now.I continue to be highly impressed by the outstanding service that I have personally received here. Our waiter was the sweetest man.Sammar had some minor stomach issues (she was having those stomach issues earlier in the day as well, so her stomach issues were unrelated to the food at Sparrow) and she was in the restaurant's bathroom for a bit of time. I texted her to see if she was okay, and she texted back that she would be fine but she just needed a few moments.Our waiter (I wish I remembered his name, he looked maybe Italian or Spanish and he had a bit of an accent) asked me how my friend was doing, and if she was okay. He seemed genuinely concerned about her. When I explained the situation to him, and let him know that her stomach issues were not related to Sparrow's food at all, he actually asked if he could bring Sammar a complimentary yogurt which might soothe her stomach. When she came back to the table, I asked her if that was something that she would like, and she was so surprised that our waiter had been so thoughtful. So was I! She enjoyed her yogurt, and she said that it did help a bit with her minor stomach issues.Our waiter was incredibly attentive without being intrusive, thoughtful, welcoming, and on top of things. I felt so appreciative for how well he took care of both of us. I rarely write this, but if I could give more than 5 stars for the service, I most definitely would! 11 stars! Haha.I am gluten-free due to a medical condition, and Sammar does not eat pork. The waiter was attentive to this, and it was marked on our bill when it came. We appreciated that.Sammar and I shared the Ceviche for our appetizer (pictured). It was wonderful. Sammar had a Salmon dish for her main. I don't have a picture of it, and it's not on Sparrow's most current menu - I checked their recent menu to try to find it, in order to remind myself what it was called, but it is not on there, and I cannot recall the name of it without a reminder. Despite her stomach issues, she really enjoyed both our shared appetizer and her main. I had the Scallops and Pork Belly for my main (pictured). It is my personal favorite thing on Sparrow's menu thus far. I love the combination of seafood with a small amount of pork, and the polenta in that dish is superb. Sammar doesn't mind if I eat pork when we eat out; I wouldn't eat it in front of her if it bothered her. I do have a few vegan friends, one of whom cannot stand to watch other people eat meat in front of her, and I do respect that. This is the second time I've had this main at Sparrow, and it was equally delicious both times.This was my first time eating indoors at Sparrow - the first time I ate here, I ate on the outdoor patio, which is beautiful. The second time I ate here, I got take-out. And this third time, I ate indoors. The booths were comfortable, and the indoor ambience is lovely, with slightly dimmed lighting and high booth backs which made it easy to be present with my dining companion without getting distracted by the other diners sitting near us. I personally prefer dining outdoors here. I found the ambience on the outdoor patio to be so relaxing and uplifting. However, dining indoors was very nice though.Overall I am very happy with my experiences at Sparrow, and I would not hesitate to return.

The atmosphere is everything at Sparrow! We have needed a solid outdoor spot in this area for ages and Sparrow delivers! The building is unassuming when you pull up, but they have transformed this one-time dive bar into an upscale oasis! I came in here for happy hour which got me $2 off my beer and $3 off their shareable plates. We tried the lamb birria (nothing special) and the buffalo wings (surprisingly tasty). I could definitely see this place becoming my go to brunch spot!

This was truly some of the best brunch I have ever had. The crab eggs Benedict was phenomenal (they also have Cholula, which is important.) My husband got the French toast which is almost like monkey bread and it was the best French toast we have ever had! The only critique I have is that it was so warm inside the restaurant, so we requested to be moved outside but the outdoor seating was great so still 5 stars! Definitely a must visit.

Food was impressive. Service was decent. Ambiance is great. Area of improvement: rather than bringing out all items at the same time, space them out just a tiny bit. We ordered a bunch:Charcuterie boardLamb birriaBurrata Focaccia breadShishito peppers Garlic steak fries Steak sandwich Kids chicken tenders Creme brûlée Marionberry sorbet Flourless chocolate cake I would return but will ask specifically that they pace rather than bringing all at once and crowding the table.

Amazing venue, staff and food!! Every staff member was giving 100%- the African American hostess(?) who was so pleasant and attentive, she was forever lining up unoccupied chairs at the bar, rolling napkins and keeping an eye on everything when she wasn't helping a customer. The bartender and our server C.J. was so friendly and knowledgeable - he made the whole brunch. The other server from Long Island who asked if we'd like to see the new patio and artwork-after noticing us checking everything out... She was such an amazing addition to our brunch! Well done, Sparrow!!