Sydney Bond-Cavanagh
First time there and very lovely place. Nice decor. The server was kind and the food was excellent. All our drinks were delicious as well. We had the ricotta, Butternut squash soup, the skirt steak, chicken, and duck salad, which were all amazing. The soup especially was one of the best we had. Our food came out at a good pace, but the restaurant was mostly empty during our stay. We will definitely be back!
… moreMichael Brown
Westerly, RI is my happy place. I live as a Nomad, full time in a van, and there are some places that are just really special, Westerly, RI is that place for me. My Rodina, like the Russians like to refer to when speaking of the place that grounds them and brings them peace. On 12 Canal Street, in Downtown Westerly, RI is a nice quiet night spot, with good food, good drinks and a great Bartender, named Jessica. This is not a place where you have to be in a rush, The owners, Paul and Pat, welcome good discussion over fine cocktails. On Friday evenings , a very interesting musician, Dr. Westchesterson, livens up the atmosphere with his awesome array of popular covers, including my favorite, Pink Floyd. The Bar here is a great place for conversation, and for meeting some of the local business owners as well, in this beautiful town on the border with Connecticut. The Food here is always great. Nothing but good things to say about Bird in hand. Great Atmosphere and great bartending are next level .
… moreMatt
The food was surprisingly tasty. We got the spring rolls, wings, linguini, swordfish, gumbo, and the peach salad. Each dish was delicious. The chairs are very uncomfortable and the service was subpar.
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… moreJim Saint
Well, they apparently fixed the service issues and the food was simply outstanding. From the butternut bisque to the duck and shrimp dish, simply excellent. Prices are a bit steep but they are certainly paying attention to the preparation of the plates. It’s at least worth a try.
… moreKristal Cardone
Absolutely charming restaurant, the interior is so lovely and inviting and we had great service too. The food was delicious and creative. I had the chilled corn soup which was great and the crispy chicken which was so crunchy and while simple, it executed to perfection. Looking forward to coming back – would be a great cozy spot in the winter too.
… moreAnne Fitzgerald
Food was delicious, could tell the Chef has put thought into the menu, preparation and presentation and the food healthy. Dina our server was perfect and cared about our experience. We ate outside, and enjoyed people watching downtown. The decor is so beautiful (love the William Morris wallpaper.)
… moreColleen Millett
So glad we stopped here. The space is beautiful, and the seasonal martini was worth it alone, but the food was excellent as well.
… moreSuzanne McCann
This gem of restaurant in Westerly RI is worth knowing about. The vibe and decor is so sublime and inviting. We ordered excellent cocktails, shared a variety of dishes around the table, had lots of laughs, received great attention from the staff, and thoroughly enjoyed a beautiful meal that will not be soon forgotten. Kudos to the chef – my personal favorite was the Chimichurri steak -those smashed potatoes!!! So good.
… moreJohn Ryan
My first time (spouse’s 2nd) at a Bird in Hand. Experienced none of the wait issues others have stated so looks like reservation system and staffing is corrected. Our server, Dino, was knowledgeable, fun and paced our drinks and food perfectly. Cocktails are well balanced and food is seasonal and really well done – we had the duck and the cavatelli, both worth it and lobster spaghetti is great too. Great atmosphere, decor and service. Glad we have another “goto” restaurant in Westerly.
… moreJoanne Rizzi
What a nightmare experience. We had a 6:30 reservation and finally walked out at 8:30 still very hungry. It took a half an hour to get our drinks another 45 minutes to get 3 salads a bowl of chilled soup and a small pot of mussels. One salad was served with a long course black hair in it. The replacement salad was delivered 20-30 minutes later after multiple requests. A recommended side order of bread never came until we nagged the servers. There was no communication regarding the delay. No one came to clear the table after our appetizers. A talk with the manager resulted in no solutions and not much communication. At 8:15 the server came back to ask us to remind her of what we ordered. There was no explanation by the manager and so we advised the owner that we would be leaving. He offered no explanation said our food was being prepared at 8:30. 1st and last time at bird in hand. Stay away really unbelievably horrible experience.
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