Bird Dog

4.7
884 reviews

About

Fine Dining RestaurantItalian RestaurantSouthern RestaurantPasta ShopAmerican Restaurant
Italian with a Southern Drawl

Location

Bird Dog
525 Hudson St, New York, NY
10014, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.7
884 reviews
5 stars
757
4 stars
43
3 stars
24
2 stars
23
1 star
37

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers consistently praised the food as delicious, highlighting the homemade pasta, fried chicken, and unique flavor combinations.

Service

The service received high marks for being friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, with specific mentions of staff members like Anthony and Solea.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's cozy and charming atmosphere was frequently noted, making it a great spot for intimate dining experiences.

Value

Many customers appreciated the pasta happy hour for its affordability, although some expressed concerns about portion sizes during this promotion.

Mixed Experiences

A few reviews mentioned issues with food allergies and service inconsistencies, indicating that experiences can vary.
  • TT
    talgire8
    1 day ago
    2.0
    To say the friend chicken is what you are known for, and then to have it appear to be baked chicken with not a hint of spice in the Nashville hot sauce, is an affront to my people. We tried most of the pasta dishes, really only the Campenelle was great. The rest of the dishes were OK. But not worth a 75 per person bill.
  • WZ
    Wendy Zhou
    3 days ago
    5.0
    Was very pleasantly surprised by this place! Not that I was expecting it to be bad, but we came for the pasta happy hour (50% off, 4-6, walk-in only) for a quick dinner before gallery hopping and it definitely exceeded expectations. We shared the orecchiette and tagliatelle and both were delicious - the orecchiette had a generous serving of lamb and the tagliatelle was mixed tableside and super decadent. Each had its own subtle twist of flavor with the mint in the orecchiette and the citrus in the tagliatelle. With the happy hour, it came out to $19 before tip, which was a great deal. Also want to mention that the (I believe) owner is very kind, and the restaurant itself is so cute and homey with all the on-theme dog photos and moody romantic lighting. We came a little after 5pm and were easily able to grab a table. Will be back someday to try more pastas and apps!
  • RB
    Ry Bread
    Dec 30, 2025
    5.0
    Wow the fried chicken saved my life for sure. This was a great experience. Our waitress was so helpful in deciding our entrees and pairing a wine with them as well. We got the fried chicken which is an absolute must. Okay I lied we got TWO fried chickens. We also got their hush puppies (honey butter was divine) burrata and the pimento cheese. All fantastic choices! I will say we enjoyed the pasta but it was a tiny earthy for my taste. However the vibes made up for it all. Perfect cozy meal with good friends!
  • KM
    Kevin Maxwell
    Dec 27, 2025
    5.0
    Bird Dog Restaurant absolutely delivered. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender with incredible flavor, and the chicken wings were hands-down some of the best I’ve had — perfectly cooked, crispy, and seasoned just right. You can tell real care goes into the food here. Great atmosphere, great service, and food that speaks for itself. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to.
  • KH
    kevin hutson
    Dec 20, 2025
    5.0
    Wow. Speechless. This was our third visit to Bird Dog and we were just as impressed with this experience as we were a year ago. The service is so warm and friendly. Anthony is so good at his job we let him pick our dishes for us and he never misses. He’s lively and charismatic and we love him. We had the pleasure of meeting Brian too this visit and he was just as friendly and entertaining. The food is nothing short of spectacular. We drool over the burnt ends. The fried chicken is perfectly seasoned and so well cooked, moist on the inside, crispy on the outside. All the pasta dishes are notable. Especially the tagliatelle, ravioli and pappardelle. As much as I want to recommend this spectacular joint, I also want to keep it a secret so I can get my table when in town. Thank you Anthony and Brian, Your Canadian flight crew friends.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bird Dog

Does Bird Dog accept reservations?

Yes, Bird Dog accepts reservations, which can be made through their reservation link on Resy.

What are Bird Dog's happy hour times?

Bird Dog's happy hours are from 4 PM to 6 PM Monday through Friday, and from 2 PM to 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.