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Canary Square

(Now Closed)
American Restaurant$$$$
Jamaica Hills - Pond, Boston
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  • BU Today
    BU TodayJune 4, 2012
    A wildly inventive cocktail menu is Canary Square's trademark. Our favorite is the Centre Street, featuring bourbon, rosemary-orange syrup, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of ginger ale. Read more
  • Missymiss S.
    Missymiss SFebruary 16, 2013
    Awesome vibe, great beer selection, fantastic outdoor patio in summer, crappy food. Anyone who likes their burger- you did find the best thing on the menu but The Haven's puts CS's to shame.
  • TeLisa D.
    TeLisa D.March 29, 2013
    Trendy, stylish, a bit crowded (which is good I suppose), yet unbelievably cheap & delicious drinks! I didn't order food this time, but I'm sure I'll be back. Ask for Angela, she makes awesome drinks!
  • Gloria C.
    Gloria ChinNovember 21, 2013
    Dollar oysters from 4-6 on Mondays! Burger & beer for $15 on Tuesdays. Half priced apps on weekdays from 4-6. If you come for brunch, get the tacos, bacon Bloody Mary & hash!
  • Siobhan M.
    Siobhan MurphyJune 9, 2013
    Drinks are great, good beer selection for my husband, nice open seating...but the food is actively bad 95% of the time. Best to come here grab a drink - maybe wings or a side of fries...
  • Max S.heart icon on user image
    Max SaberDecember 22, 2014
    Great drinks but the food is interesting for the area. I really like getting the notebook with the receipt and seeing what everyone else says about Canary Square!
  • Anonymous, s.
    Anonymous, since 2018March 31, 2021
    Great outdoor space will always give value but otherwise food portions are on the small size, cost is on the expensive side, and taste isn’t memorable. Drinks are also on the expensive side.
  • Boston Phoenix
    Boston PhoenixJanuary 13, 2011
    We like the wood-roasted half chicken, which has a bit of smoke to it due to bacon cooked w/ accompanying Brussels sprouts & radishes. Apps run large and, with drinks, may make a meal for some people. Read more
  • Shelley C.
    Gorgeous space, low key live music, and brunch tacos. Solid.
  • Justin S.
    Justin StanleyApril 4, 2013
    I'm in love with canary. Especially for Sunday morning brunch: brunch fries and sourdough pancakes. Of course, there's also the beer.
  • Marc S.
    Marc SchultzSeptember 21, 2013
    Great service, food and beer list. We sat outside and it was lovely. Tara, our waitress, made the dinner even better.
  • Proxy Apparel
    Proxy ApparelMarch 26, 2012
    Opt in for the open windows on a warmer day. You can't go wrong with their burger list... and definitely add mushrooms!
  • Lindsay B.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay BigsAugust 24, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Sign the book they leave you when they bring your check. Be a part of canary's history :-)
  • Seelochnie M.
    Seelochnie Persuad Moonessar Life plan for yoy;i know the plan i haves for you; declares the lord' plans to prosper you and a future;
  • Samantha M.
    Samantha McDuffeeNovember 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Half price snacks until the kitchen opens at 5. Also, get the canary shandy. You won't regret it.
  • Nick B.heart icon on user image
    Nick BurkaDecember 19, 2015
    Bartenders are wonderful and accommodating. The burger is always a good choice.
  • Anthony T.
    Anthony TriggsJanuary 22, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Any smoked beer w/ their coffee is amazing. Also, breakfast fries are a must.
  • Mark O.heart icon on user image
    Mark O'LearyNovember 18, 2013
    This is becoming one of our favorite restaurants period. Great beer selection too.
  • Joshua B.
    Joshua BogartJanuary 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    They really missed their mark with the Sh for New Years... A lot of older single men and odd interracial couples... But weird music for the night!
  • Adam G.
    Adam GerardAugust 13, 2011
    They have a deliciously spicy bloody Mary. They also have a bacon infused one, though I really didn't taste any bacon.
  • Pat A.
    Pat AddamsSeptember 5, 2014
    IPAs are half price between 4 and 7 pm Monday through Friday
  • Lauro B.
    Lauro BoladoNovember 3, 2012
    Blue cheese burguer & stone arrogant bastard ale - killer combination - the best!
  • Chrislene D.
    Chrislene DeJeanSeptember 8, 2013
    Mojito is a must try
  • Curtis A.
    Curtis AntoineApril 18, 2012
    Huge selection of drinks (including specialties) and the food is awesome!
  • Daniel T.heart icon on user image
    Daniel TewfikOctober 2, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Pastries at brunch are cheap AND filling!
  • Vianna D.
    Vianna DornheckerOctober 15, 2013
    Anyplace that does beer flights is alright in my book
  • Lindsay B.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay BigsJuly 17, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    consistently awesome beer selection
  • Nancy D.
    Nancy DeolMay 14, 2011
    The cornflake French toast is amazing, as is their Canary Bloody Mary. Try both!
  • Patty N.heart icon on user image
    Patty NealJuly 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They have half price snacks weekdays from 4-6! Yum!
  • Josh M.
    Josh MunceyMarch 5, 2012
    Burgers are great, but be warned -- they whip butter into the meat. Artery clogger!!
  • Sarah W.
    Sarah WAugust 13, 2011
    Best. Burgers. Ever. The burgers might just be better than Bartleys' burgers!
  • Ron B.
    Ron BlumAugust 7, 2011
    Weekend brunch starts 10:30 AM. Starts to get busy, but big so not packed & no long lines.
  • Brenden B.heart icon on user image
    Brenden BullockAugust 18, 2014
    Lots of local beers on tap!
  • William B.
    William BrokhofFebruary 5, 2013
    Nice beer selection. I go here more for beers and apps with the gang...
  • Ravi J.
    Ravi JainApril 6, 2012
    Try the "blackbird" cocktail they've just introduced. Yum!
  • Suzanne W.
    Suzanne WenzMarch 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Tater tots are amazing and love the pickles!
  • Jessica B.heart icon on user image
    Jessica BelluominiJuly 31, 2017
    Strong drinks. Movie night is fun.
  • michael m.
    michael moxleyJuly 6, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask John the bartender what new drinks he has. Always something up his sleeve.
  • Kyle F.
    Kyle FrenetteApril 20, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    make sure to ask what beers aren't on the menu. they constantly get new tasty treats!
  • Ziba C.
    Ziba CranmerDecember 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The warm swiss chard salad is perfect for winter!
  • Mark S.
    Mark SullivanMay 5, 2012
    Hipster, Americana restaurant, sports bar... Good food but too dark to read the menu and see what you are eating.
  • SippinPabst
    SippinPabstDecember 9, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    PBR not on the menu.. But in cans. Order it and request it on draft. American owned since 1844.
  • Megan
    MeganFebruary 17, 2013
    Try the crispy cauliflower!
  • Abner R.
    Abner RodriguezSeptember 4, 2012
    Bar & outdoor area better than the restaurant seating area. Service staff is cordial, not great. Belgian fries not worth it, they're not anything special; better off ordering the side of fries.
  • Gloria C.
    Gloria ChinSeptember 30, 2013
    dollar oysters daily from 5-6
  • Lindsay B.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay BigsJanuary 9, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Always perfect
  • Tom B.
    Tom BelamarichJanuary 14, 2012
    bacon mac n cheese. Go for it!
  • robby c.
    robby choateMarch 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The Deviled Eggs are straight BOMB!
  • Adam H.
    Adam HonigSeptember 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the limited time Oktoberfest menu
  • mike d.
    mike dFebruary 2, 2011
    burger is unbeatable in jp and perhaps all of Boston.
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