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The Aviary Restaurant & Bar, Swansea, MA

The Aviary Restaurant & Bar

4.5
4.5
2591 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Our outdoor patio is enclosed and heated. We do our best to accommodate seating requests however they are not guaranteed. Please note during booking, OUTDOOR indicates a table on one of our covered patios and STANDARD indicates a table in one of our indoor dining areas.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (508) 379-6007
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef James Weare
  • Neighborhood
    Swansea
  • Parking details
    Large Parking Lot, Easy access to building
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 2,591 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro South

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Boston Metro South

    Romantic

  • Boston Metro South

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Aviary Restaurant & Bar offers an inviting atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Guests rave about the "excellent service," "delicious food," and "cozy ambiance," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. The extensive wine and drink menu complements their eclectic menu, with standout dishes like the lobster risotto and short rib pasta.

2,591 Reviews
  1. Charlene

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I sat at the bar. It was unusually quiet for a Thursday night. The bartender, Kendra, was engaging and on her game. I got the pasta and meatballs, which were excellent. I was told they recently changed their recipe and I highly recommend them. My husband got the sea bass and he thoroughly enjoyed it. He said he would get it again the next time.

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  2. Fran

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very professional and pleasant. Our meals were excellent. All issue is the lighting to get into the restaurant driveway it was very difficult to see in the dark

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  3. Michelle

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous. Food, cocktails and service were top notch!

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  4. Baranclan

    Greater Boston

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My sisters and I went for brunch. We enjoyed our luncheon very much. Services was excellent. Food was made to perfection!

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  5. Danielle

    Greater Boston

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! Tried new meatball appetizer. Delicious. Will definitely have again. Really liked new simply grilled section. Highly recommend.

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  6. Scott

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We requested seating near the fireplace and got it without a problem Food we had was good, but menu options were limited, especially veggies. Would’ve liked more options. Waitstaff was wonderful and it’s a lovely place.

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  7. Meg

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch cocktails and beignets were awesome. Our server was fun and pleasant. Iced coffee cocktails 10 /10 would recommend. Bread pudding wasn’t ready when we ordered it (we got there when the doors opened and had a reservation). It was available by the time we left. We had already ordered the French toast as a substitute so didn’t get to try the anticipated bread pudding. French toast was cold when it arrived, but would probably have been delicious had it been served hot. Compote was yum. Benedicts were delicious but we all remarked that the English muffins could have been more toasted- they were still white / completely soft (not browned/no crunch). We enjoyed our ladies brunch regardless and will return.

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  8. Kevin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit The Aviary every few months. The food is always delicious and we’ve never had a bad experience. Last night was no different. We went to celebrate our 23rd Wedding Anniversary. When we finished our dinner, our server came by with a piece of cake and said ‘Happy Anniversary!’. We did not tell anyone it was our anniversary and did not include it in the notes when we made our reservation. Initially, we had no idea how she knew. She eventually told us that the hostess had mentioned it. Apparently, we celebrated our anniversary at The Aviary a few years ago and they made a note of it! It was so nice of them to acknowledged our anniversary - especially when we least expected it.

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  9. Tara

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just can’t go wrong at The Aviary. Food and service is always top notch. We will def be back again!

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  10. Denise

    Greater Boston

    88 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu is so seafood heavy. The steaks are cooked horribly. Thank God The service is phenomenal. Lori ROCKS!

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FAQs

The Aviary Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 379-6007.

The Aviary Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 2591 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Aviary Restaurant & Bar

2229 Gar Hwy, Swansea, MA 02777

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Swansea
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Large Parking Lot, Easy access to building
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef James Weare
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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