We are a restaurant that simply wants to be your neighborhood kitchen. A place where everybody knows your name and serves you a thoughtful menu of exactly what you want, and let’s be honest, what you need.
We want to be there for your first dates, family gatherings, business dinners or just that craft cocktail you needed at the end of your day.
William Kucmierowski (Brimstone)
I’m not going to lie… I was a bit underwhelmed. We’ve wanted to check this spot out for awhile, but hadn’t had the opportunity until recently. We surprisingly got in quasi-quickly… I put in a call and made a reservation and was told the tables were currently open. Upon arrival, we still waited around ten minutes while they cleaned the table. The place was visually pleasant, spacious and welcoming – the staff not as much. They weren’t rude by any means, just not as attentive as I thought they’d be with such a price tag. The menu wasn’t bad but wasn’t good. The choices were slim and not as exciting as we had been thinking. I wound up getting the steak and eggs which was OK, just nothing to write home about. The special ‘everything’ seasoning on the potatoes was less exciting than presented (and very lighthanded). The bread was delish, however literally two thin strips. My wife had the poached eggs which were nothing special… one actually exploded all over the table (which was not the restaurant’s fault). The coffee was served in paper cups… I heard that there had been an accident where the mud had been dropped and destroyed – but for a check that’s upwards of $70 for two for breakfast… you could’ve grabbed replacements from Restaurant Depot to make me at least feel like I’m dining in a classy spot. Everything looked pretty – but I needed more on the flavor front. Honestly, we’ll give it another try at some point, just probably not for awhile. Certainly not trying to bash a small business – this was probably just a bad day. Again, not awful – not bad at all… just not great this time around.
… moreRashid Mannan
I didn’t know that Bluebird Kitchen offered brunch, so I was happy to come here when I was in the mood for some French Toast. The Challah French Toast was so delicious! The raspberry compote added a fantastic, bright fruitiness, and the whipped mascarpone was the perfect, light, and not-too-sweet finish. This was a dish that I’d happily order again.
I came here on a weekday, so the restaurant was very quiet. Service was nice (but a bit slow). I definitely recommend this restaurant for brunch.
… moreNissa Milfort
Went for lunch with my family a few weekends ago. The restaurant is very large and has a lot of great natural lighting. It kind of reminds me of an upscale diner. The menu is huge and they have a lot to offer for any and every diner.
Food was fine, nothing really blew us away buy tasted fine. I would return for a low key lunch or a quick easy dinner. I will say service was kind of slow considering it was a pretty quiet day.
… moreTracey Ayling
Saturday brunch with my son on Valentines Day. *Bluebird Kitchen 2405 Merrick Road, Bellmore NY*
I had the pleasure of spending the morning with my son — something we don’t get to do often with both of us being busy with work and life. For Valentine’s Day, he wanted to take me out for brunch and try a new place (new to us).
When we walked in around 11:45 a.m., another couple was waiting, so we stood to the side. The hostess came to the front, looked directly at us, but did not acknowledge us. The phone rang, he answered it, and then proceeded to assist the couple who had been waiting. We stood there another 7–8 minutes before he finally came back and asked if we had a reservation. We said no. He stated that only high-top seating was available, so we agreed, as we didn’t have much choice. (For reference, high-tops are not the most comfortable seating option for a woman my age.)
We were seated and then waited about 20 minutes before anyone approached our table. A young man named Jose came over and kindly explained that it was not his section but that he was helping out. We truly appreciated that. Since we weren’t sure if anyone else would come, we placed both our drink and appetizer orders with him.
Our drinks arrived, but my son’s drink was incorrect. It was sent back, and the second attempt was still wrong. At that point, my son decided not to send it back again and ordered something else later.
Another 20 minutes passed without a server checking on us. Jose eventually returned and apologized, explaining he was covering another area. When we asked what happened to our assigned server, he simply said he didn’t know.
We did see a young woman working the area, but no one ever clearly identified themselves as our server. Meanwhile, guests who arrived after us were served in a timely manner.
The food was excellent. However, the service and overall wait time were extremely disappointing. I can’t help but question whether we were overlooked because we are people of color, especially after being visibly ignored upon arrival and throughout our visit.
I do want to specifically thank Jose. He was kind, attentive, and did his best in a situation that was clearly not his responsibility. We made sure to tip him well because he deserved it.
Unfortunately, despite the good food, the service experience ensures we will not be returning.
Regards,
… moreMarcia Forrest
Dined at Bluebird for Sunday Brunch and we enjoyed our time there. The ambiance is very clean, open and full of natural light. The honey biscuits are a must try for a starter. It’s both sweet and savory, and the lemon rosemary honey butter made it more mouthwatering. The lamb burger was good, I would’ve preferred a little less feta, as it was a huge slab. Our table had chicken and waffles and garden scramble bowls which they enjoyed. The best part of our dining experience was our drinks and our bartender/server Blake. I literally had “The Time of My Life” cocktail and it was one of the best drinks I’ve had in a while. Blake made the perfect balance of sweet, tart & spicy. We stuck to the Dirty Dancing themed drinks such as the “I’ll Never be Sorry”, “Go Back to Your Playpen”, “and “Nobody Outs Baby in a Corner”. They’re all good but the strawberry-lime-jalapeno is a hit. Blake was witty, informative on things to try and even sang a few songs from Dirty Dancing movie with me. I look forward to returning to Bluebird.
… moreNhi Hoang
cute brunch place! we had the avocado toast and mac n cheese, both were yummy!!
staffs were sweet and it’s nice and bright inside. would love to come back!
… moreJustin Fields
Great local spot I’ve been to a bunch of times. I recommend going on Tuesday for $15 pasta night. The pasta is super high quality and you won’t be disappointed. Their other restaurant is an Italian spot in Brooklyn if you need more convincing. We tried the new eggplant parm starter and it was unique and delicious. For pasta we always get the rigatoni alla vodka as it’s a menu staple. We also got the short rib gnocchi off the pasta night specials and it was to die for. I tried the crispy chicken sandwich served on a pretzel bun with hot honey and I loved it. Literally everything is great here as we’ve tried a lot of the menu at this point. I highly recommend this place. They have lurisia sparkling water which is always a huge plus.
… moreMin Zheng
My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Bluebird Kitchen. The restaurant’s cozy and fresh interior design greeted us upon arrival, evoking a sense of spring. The food surpassed our expectations and offered a delightful brunch experience unlike any other we’ve had in Long Island.
Bluebird Kitchen has become our top choice for brunch in the area!
… moreGabriella Sobell
Great food, great atmosphere, and great wait staff! I came here for my birthday dinner yesterday, and everything was delicious! I had the Brick Chicken and the chicken was cooked fabulously, and the loaded cauliflower TO DIE FOR!! My mom had the ribs, and those were off the bone easy, tasty, tasted like they had dry rub and had sauce on them! The bone fell of the bones with ease and there was plenty of meat on them! My dad had the Hanger steak and has said that it was like going to a 5 star restaurant in NYC!
I can’t wait to come back here very soon! The prices were fair for the portions and how well it is cooked, however, it can be pricey for the average crowd! Each sides are a separate charge. For example, I ordered the Brick Chicken that was just that, but had to order the Loaded Cauliflower separate. Another example is my dad’s steak did not come with fries, so you had to order that separately l, but my moms ribs had everything you possibly needed! She had her dish come with fries and broccoli!
Overall, GREAT experience! I will be back soon!!
… moreRosa Event Rentals
Beautifully appointed space in Bellmore! We really enjoyed our food (gnocchi, whipped ricotta toast) and delicious cocktails! Service was attentive and restaurant space is really well done and comfortable. Would highly recommend for a date night!
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