Great local tavern for food and drink. We often bring our daughter for an early night out. Highly recommend if you’re looking for cocktails, date night, or a family dinner with the little ones.
Lindsey K
Good food with limited choices. Had a goat cheese salad with fig balsamic vinegar. Very good. Food came out quickly.
Louisa Chatroux
New chef is terrible - pizza isn’t as good as it was, lots of yummy things got removed from the menu and overall food is just not as good. Sad development for a neighborhood spot
Nick S.
Had a whole conversation with the server about my celiac disease, the state of the kitchen, etc. I decided to order a gluten free pizza, which I was very explicit about, and then the pizza came out. I took one bite and got suspicious, which turned out to be correct: it was a regular crust. I'm lucky I noticed before I ate more, I'll probably just have an unpleasant evening instead of a severe reaction. They did take it off the bill, though. The food was just okay even after getting things corrected. My fiancée enjoyed her pasta but we'll never come back here. It's almost worse when a place makes a big deal about being allergen-friendly and then screws up, because it's easy to let your guard down.
Jasmine Powers
I am not one to leave bad reviews, however I feel it is my obligation to save people their time, money and disappointment. Now don’t get me wrong the ambiance and atmosphere is amazing. One of the reasons we went there. The menu was very limited. My mother got the chips queso and salsa. The queso did not have much flavor and was extremely watery. The chips were small broken piece. There was maybe a 1/4 cup of queso and salsa for a lot of chips. My wife and I shared poutine. They gave it and it had maybe 5 pieces of small cheese curd and so much gravy the fries were mush. They didn’t put the shredded cheese either which they described in the description. The wait staff was not hospitable and just short. Over priced. 8 dollars for a 12 oz beer and 4 dollars for 12 oz sodas in a plastic cup. Save your time and money… go somewhere else!
Daniel Berson
Olive oil citrus cake is a must-have. Will come again.
Rati V.
I ordered the ricotta gnocchi appetizer and it was all I needed as a full meal! The portion was so generous and the gnocchi tasted amazing and had plenty of veggies! The waiter recommended the dish and I was so happy with my decision! I also had the wings as an appetizer and that was a relatively small dish, still delicious though. Word of caution - don't order the spicy marg unless you really want a spicy drink, it's no joke, definitely not a taste I was expecting. Overall wonderful experience and be sure to sit on the patio area if the weather is nice!
Jasmine P.
I am not one to leave bad reviews, however I feel it is my obligation to save people their time, money and disappointment. Now don't get me wrong the ambiance and atmosphere is amazing. One of the reasons we went there. The menu was very limited. My mother got the chips queso and salsa. The queso did not have much flavor and was extremely watery. The chips were small broken piece. There was maybe a 1/4 cup of queso and salsa for a lot of chips. My wife and I shared poutine. They gave it and it had maybe 5 pieces of small cheese curd and so much gravy the fries were mush. They didn't put the shredded cheese either which they described in the description. The wait staff was not hospitable and just short. Over priced. 8 dollars for a 12 oz beer and 4 dollars for 12 oz sodas in a plastic cup. Save your time and money... go somewhere else!
classyfoodie27
We stopped here on a whim per recommendations from a couple we spoke to in Jamaica Plains. It is a large venue with lots of breathing room and seating! Cute bar area with lots of options (beer, wine, cocktails, etc). We were just a party of 2 and were quickly seated (around 5:30 PM) without any reservations. Drinks: We both ordered the "Watermelon Rickey" but without alcohol because we were feeling the summer heat!! Super refreshing drink with the watermelon purée - mocktails are perfect this time of year. Food: We started with the "Tempura Cauliflower" which came with a ginger sesame glaze. I think that was our favorite part of the meal. The tempura makes it crispy but you still feel healthy eating the cauliflower. We also ordered "The Shroom" pizza that came with two different types of mushrooms. The pizza was good (thin crust, which we enjoyed) and we have leftovers for tomorrow as a snack! The bottom line: We definitely recommend this spot for anyone looking for a nice meal that is reasonably priced and good-quality food!
Adam Weber
Sadly I have to agree with the other reviews about how bad this place is. Unfortunately the food was very greasy and bland. The workers did a good job, but I witnessed them being abused by the owner and it was very uncomfortable. Not the type of place I want to support.
Great atmosphere and always very kind staff. Food is pretty meh and the prices aren’t the best bang for your buck. Really appreciate the theme nights they have (like trivia) to have something to do on a week night
Hidden Gem
Hadn’t been in awhile. Pizza and beer selection (although a lot of empty taps) were really good. The man running the food to tables was grilling me and other tables as he came and dropped off food. Not sure if it was a bad day? I’ll probably stop by again
Myiesha A.
Decided to try this place without looking at the reviews and it was a bad choice. The ambiance is nice (Trivia night Tuesdays and comedy nights on Wednesday) but the food was terrible. I got the citrus salad with "roasted chicken" and it was nothing like the menu described. It was basically lettuce with few strips of carrot ribbons - no seasoning whatsoever. The chicken was the most bland chicken - and colder than the salad. My husband got the meatball sandwich and he said it tasted like one of those frozen TV dinner meals. Paid $60 in total for bad food. Definitely will not be going again. Avoid.
Max White
I’ve been going to Canary since it opened, over ten years ago. There’s been a decent amount of change and turnover through the years, not always for the better. The place has improved markedly over the last couple of years, though, which is great to see because the staff is always nice and the space is perfect for a restaurant and bar. Current menu is quite tasty! It’s still a bit expensive for what you get, and you’ll wait a while if they’re busy, but you always see the staff busting their butts to keep up. I know the current staffing shortage is hitting most restaurants really hard, too, so I think it’s understandable. Frankly, I wish I could help out!
annie r
super tasty food and the trivia was fun!! got the fried chicken sammy and the fries which were both delicious, definitely rec this place
Great local tavern for food and drink. We often bring our daughter for an early night out. Highly recommend if you’re looking for cocktails, date night, or a family dinner with the little ones.
Good food with limited choices. Had a goat cheese salad with fig balsamic vinegar. Very good. Food came out quickly.
New chef is terrible - pizza isn’t as good as it was, lots of yummy things got removed from the menu and overall food is just not as good. Sad development for a neighborhood spot
Had a whole conversation with the server about my celiac disease, the state of the kitchen, etc. I decided to order a gluten free pizza, which I was very explicit about, and then the pizza came out. I took one bite and got suspicious, which turned out to be correct: it was a regular crust. I'm lucky I noticed before I ate more, I'll probably just have an unpleasant evening instead of a severe reaction. They did take it off the bill, though. The food was just okay even after getting things corrected. My fiancée enjoyed her pasta but we'll never come back here. It's almost worse when a place makes a big deal about being allergen-friendly and then screws up, because it's easy to let your guard down.
I am not one to leave bad reviews, however I feel it is my obligation to save people their time, money and disappointment. Now don’t get me wrong the ambiance and atmosphere is amazing. One of the reasons we went there. The menu was very limited. My mother got the chips queso and salsa. The queso did not have much flavor and was extremely watery. The chips were small broken piece. There was maybe a 1/4 cup of queso and salsa for a lot of chips. My wife and I shared poutine. They gave it and it had maybe 5 pieces of small cheese curd and so much gravy the fries were mush. They didn’t put the shredded cheese either which they described in the description. The wait staff was not hospitable and just short. Over priced. 8 dollars for a 12 oz beer and 4 dollars for 12 oz sodas in a plastic cup. Save your time and money… go somewhere else!
Olive oil citrus cake is a must-have. Will come again.
I ordered the ricotta gnocchi appetizer and it was all I needed as a full meal! The portion was so generous and the gnocchi tasted amazing and had plenty of veggies! The waiter recommended the dish and I was so happy with my decision! I also had the wings as an appetizer and that was a relatively small dish, still delicious though. Word of caution - don't order the spicy marg unless you really want a spicy drink, it's no joke, definitely not a taste I was expecting. Overall wonderful experience and be sure to sit on the patio area if the weather is nice!
I am not one to leave bad reviews, however I feel it is my obligation to save people their time, money and disappointment. Now don't get me wrong the ambiance and atmosphere is amazing. One of the reasons we went there. The menu was very limited. My mother got the chips queso and salsa. The queso did not have much flavor and was extremely watery. The chips were small broken piece. There was maybe a 1/4 cup of queso and salsa for a lot of chips. My wife and I shared poutine. They gave it and it had maybe 5 pieces of small cheese curd and so much gravy the fries were mush. They didn't put the shredded cheese either which they described in the description. The wait staff was not hospitable and just short. Over priced. 8 dollars for a 12 oz beer and 4 dollars for 12 oz sodas in a plastic cup. Save your time and money... go somewhere else!
We stopped here on a whim per recommendations from a couple we spoke to in Jamaica Plains. It is a large venue with lots of breathing room and seating! Cute bar area with lots of options (beer, wine, cocktails, etc). We were just a party of 2 and were quickly seated (around 5:30 PM) without any reservations. Drinks: We both ordered the "Watermelon Rickey" but without alcohol because we were feeling the summer heat!! Super refreshing drink with the watermelon purée - mocktails are perfect this time of year. Food: We started with the "Tempura Cauliflower" which came with a ginger sesame glaze. I think that was our favorite part of the meal. The tempura makes it crispy but you still feel healthy eating the cauliflower. We also ordered "The Shroom" pizza that came with two different types of mushrooms. The pizza was good (thin crust, which we enjoyed) and we have leftovers for tomorrow as a snack! The bottom line: We definitely recommend this spot for anyone looking for a nice meal that is reasonably priced and good-quality food!
Sadly I have to agree with the other reviews about how bad this place is. Unfortunately the food was very greasy and bland. The workers did a good job, but I witnessed them being abused by the owner and it was very uncomfortable. Not the type of place I want to support.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great atmosphere and always very kind staff. Food is pretty meh and the prices aren’t the best bang for your buck. Really appreciate the theme nights they have (like trivia) to have something to do on a week night
Hadn’t been in awhile. Pizza and beer selection (although a lot of empty taps) were really good. The man running the food to tables was grilling me and other tables as he came and dropped off food. Not sure if it was a bad day? I’ll probably stop by again
Decided to try this place without looking at the reviews and it was a bad choice. The ambiance is nice (Trivia night Tuesdays and comedy nights on Wednesday) but the food was terrible. I got the citrus salad with "roasted chicken" and it was nothing like the menu described. It was basically lettuce with few strips of carrot ribbons - no seasoning whatsoever. The chicken was the most bland chicken - and colder than the salad. My husband got the meatball sandwich and he said it tasted like one of those frozen TV dinner meals. Paid $60 in total for bad food. Definitely will not be going again. Avoid.
I’ve been going to Canary since it opened, over ten years ago. There’s been a decent amount of change and turnover through the years, not always for the better. The place has improved markedly over the last couple of years, though, which is great to see because the staff is always nice and the space is perfect for a restaurant and bar. Current menu is quite tasty! It’s still a bit expensive for what you get, and you’ll wait a while if they’re busy, but you always see the staff busting their butts to keep up. I know the current staffing shortage is hitting most restaurants really hard, too, so I think it’s understandable. Frankly, I wish I could help out!
super tasty food and the trivia was fun!! got the fried chicken sammy and the fries which were both delicious, definitely rec this place