The Bluebird Bar

It was a bit more upscale than we had meant to go for the evening...!But we had a fantastic time. The restaurant feels cozy and fancy. it has the tin ceiling effect going on. We both got the burger, and a table side of brussel sprouts with bacon. The burger came with fries and some slices of a excellent pickle.For the first time ever, I had an $18 burger at a restaurant and actually felt like I got what I paid for. The plate was so very good. The brussels were also good. Our waiter was really great. My husband was apparently dehydrated and the waiter was on top of it and refilled his glass like, 5 or 6 times. We didn't wait for any service and he seemed to be the only one?! The cocktail menu was kind of entertaining.A really solid date night - one of the few things open in this neighborhood after the last movie showings at the West Newton Cinema across the street. Loved it. Expensive though.

Very poor experience here...besides the oysters, nothing else is particularly good in my opinion, but it gets worse. Despite the fact that the restaurant's website advertises $1 oysters daily between 3pm to 5pm (see restaurant website and Yelp page screenshots), the restaurant has imposed a RECENT "secret" unannounced new oyster limit -- "sometime in the past couple of weeks" -- of one dozen $1 oysters per person. This is contrary to their longstanding practice of unlimited $1 oysters since inception and the information provided on their website, official Yelp business page, menu, and/or verbally by restaurant employees. You only learn about this new limitation unless and until you try to reorder additional oysters -- well Into your meal. So, how do they inform people about the new rule? It's prettydisingenuous, at best...not through their website, not through the supplemental daily special menu page,, and not from the waitress when ordering...Only after you've consumed your initial one dozen oysters (and whatever else you might have ordered), and attempt to order additional $1 oysters are you informed about the new limit and shut off. Had we know about $1 oyster limit, we would not have come to dine at this establishment at the odd hours of 3-5PM, ediecially given the food quality, having tried numerous items on the menu during this and prior visits. The lack of customers in the establishment after 5PM clearly attests to this lack of interest. Dismayed at having been shut off after having made the treck to this restaurant at 4 PM -- we appealed to the owner and explained that we came for unlimited $1 oysters based the combination of our prior experience here and their own publicly available information. However, the owner's response downright aggressive and rude, alluding to the fact that he can't make money with unlimited $1 oysters, despite the fact that his overhead is paid for at this time and the incremental labor costs are pretty low. Perhaps this is because many others agree that the food just isn't very good and there's nothing there worth eating besides the $1 oysters, albeit they should be able to make it up on alcohol with $9 beers and $15 cocktails, but I'm not trying to tell him how to run his business; I just feel he has an obligation to provide appropriate notice regarding such a meaningful limitation (and change in policy), especially for people who make an effort to come to his restaurant at the odd and otherwise unappealing time of 3pm to 5pm. Very poor taste for food that doesn't taste very good, except for the oysters which are/were excellent.

Blue bird, blue sky, Blue ribbon!!!!You cannot go wrong here, especially for a perfectly crafted cocktail!!! I brought my friend here on a weekday for a birthday lunch, and we were blown away. The cocktails were absolutely top notch. And in case you actually wanted to do more than imbibe, we were also very pleased with our falafel wrap, and fattoush salad! The decor was beautiful with gilded ceilings and a very relaxed vibe, although I can imagine it could be a poppin happy hour scene. Service was very helpful and prompt. Newton locals have a true gem in the neighborhood!!

In Newton, Mondays got a little more interesting!! I discovered BlueBird a few months ago and was drawn in by the daily oyster deals and surprise Monday night specials + Jazz. The food went on to blow me away with some of the freshest, tastiest oysters ($1 from 3-5pm daily) and some of the best Fish n' chips (Monday blue plate special) and Eggs Benny + Homefries (Sunday brunch) I've had. Great cocktail menu and friendly atmosphere make this a spot to return to with friends, a date, or solo!

$1 fresh local oysters from 3-5 pm *DAILY* is enough reason for anyone nearby to become a regular.Now add a cool calm vibe during those hours, a respectful crowd, great drink selections, decent food options, and really nice bartenders/staff, you really have *every* reason to be a regular.Stay a bit longer on Monday nights for live jazz to soothe the soul.Just saying, I'll definitely see you around sometime!

I liked the place. The food tasted great. You can choose from salad or a warm grain bowl and add there a shish kebab. They have different options for shish kebabs. I ordered a Caesar salad with chicken kebab. It was great. They have a nice drink menu. They even had 3 different options of Spritzes which is nice because I like them. My friends and I had a good time, we ordered desserts. We had Pot de Crème and some kind of donuts. Everything was so tasty. However, our waiter took forever to place our orders each time and to bring our checks. And he was always mumbling something. It was not a great experience. Other than that everything was perfect. There is parking available behind the building. This place is kinda small, I highly recommend making a reservation before you go there.

We came for $1 oyster happy hour (3-5pm daily). The oysters are delicious, not sandy at all. A few were a little briny, but the vast majority were delicious. Really one of the best oyster happy hours in the area. Their sauces are also really good. This is such a good deal.We got the fries as well. While they were delicious, the $9 price tag is way too hefty. I would have expected a lot more fries for that price.Service was EXCELLENT. The waitstaff were super attentive and checked back frequently to see if we needed anything. Seating is plentiful, but Saturdays can be busy. Try to come at a different time to guarantee a table.

I've been here approximately 8 times now and the consistency is really impressive. The staff, the food, the value and the vibe are just excellent.Food: Love their Mon night specials but I've been other nights and the specials are great as well. I haven't made it for $1 Oysters, but their raw bar is equivalent to a Row 34 and a much better value.Staff/Service: I always sit at the bar and the bartenders are just pros, all of them. Great drinks, very attentive service, without being too much, and just great all around.Vibe: To me, this is like the ideal neighborhood joint with elevated comfort food and spot on service. Fair amount of parking nearby as well.Wish: This is really a great bar from a drinks/beers/wines selection. My ONLY wish is that they had a few beers on Draft rather than cans only, minor, I know.

On Sunday 17 Sep 23, my wife and I were returning from a family get together for a celebration of life. We were on a mission to get oysters to go for family members. Found this absolute GEM on Yelp and jumped into the bar an hour before they closed that evening.We ordered a dozen oysters to give them a try before asking if take-out oysters was even a possibility. Well, first things first. The bartenders were super kind and the service was quick. Secondly, the oysters were scrumptious (as were the roasted brussel sprouts AND the beets with whipped ricotta).While we were devouring our "test meal", a gentleman who turned out to be one of the owners dropped by and we asked him if taking oysters take-out was something they could do. Sure enough, Dave (that's the rockstar co-owner's name) said, "SURE"! Not only did they partially shuck a dozen Duxberry delicious oysters and place them on ice, but they also were able to accommodate an order for shrimp cocktail "to go".It took me a few days to write this review, because I live in Hawai'i and wanted to ensure I took the time to put into words how impressed we were (and are) with this restaurant. In closing, I will just say... if Dave and his partner opened a place in Honolulu, we'd make it our new "date spot". LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this restaurant. We will go back every time we visit Boston, and in the interim, have raved to our family who live there, so hopefully they will hit it up soon, too.MAHALO, Dave and team!

My friend Ellen and I haven been frequenting Bluebird every 2-3 weeks for over 1 year. We come for the $1 oyster special (cold, raw and delicious) and amazing appetizers. We order Arincini (outstanding), and either Charred Chicken Wings, Sauteed Calamari, or Baba Ghanoush- all mouthwatering and perfectly spiced dishes. The wait staff is friendly, efficient and accommodating. The ambiance is relaxed and fun. Dave, the owner, knows us by name and makes us feel very welcome. Make sure to check out the beautiful ceiling! We highly recommended the Bluebird -5 delectable stars!!Ellenx2