Fabulous Aviary Restaurant, Swansea MA Rt. 6. A gem of a restaurant, with impeccable service and cozy ambiance. Celebrating Suzanne St. John and her most recent accomplishments... realtor supreme! As unbelievable as it may seem, at the very next table sat her favorite and most prized couple, for whom she was able to get for them a superb deal! (: Suzanne feasted on delicious Honey Citrus Salmon, her date Richard Raposo enjoyed Herb Baked Cod, Lauretta Gonyon Baked Stuffed Shrimp, and Daryl Gonyon Tuscan Chicken. Yummy meals! We sat in the main dining room, overlooking their beautiful fireplace, that was busy warming us with its gentle flames. Our wait person, Morgan, was a special treat. Truth be told, she crowned the Five-Star rating we give for our experience tonight. Attentive, amazing knowledge of menu items, and Personality Plus.

I love this place. The ambiance is what you'd expect from a bigger city. It'd swarm and cozy and sophisticated as well. I've eaten here a few times and never disappointed. My one complaint is the truffle aioli for the great burger. Where are the truffles or truffle oil. It tastes like plain mayonnaise. Please fix this.

We enjoyed a beautiful birthday meal by the fireplace. It was so beautifully welcoming, perfect for a date night. We shared crab cakes which were good but not as good our main course. My husband had the seabass and I devoured a filet with brandy cream sauce, loaded mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was cooked perfectly and the portions were perfect to leave you with a little room for dessert. He had the vanilla bean creme brulee and I had the layered chocolate cake. And while I thoroughly enjoyed it, my husband tried both and said I should have ordered what he had. But only after he had eaten it! Lol. Wil definitely be back!

I haven't been here in a while and nothing really excited me on the main menu so I ended up ordering two appetizers and they were SO good. I got a bowl of clam chowder and the mini crab cakes. The chowder was very yummy but kind of had a lot of potatoes in it (more than I would usually like) but other than that tasted delish. The crab cakes although small were so filling and tasted amazing. Whatever that little mixture is on top really made the whole dish.

Really great meal here, and incredibly delicious cocktails too. I ordered a seasonal "strawberry rhubarb" which was essentially a spiked lemonade, and was super refreshing and delicious. Our group share brussels sprouts and fried cauliflower for appetizers. Both were pretty good but the cauliflower was a highlight, tasting similar to general tso's chicken. I ordered the cod and while I would try something else next time, the cod was fantastic. Very moist and tender and perfectly cooked, very fresh, and a thin layer of herb crust on the top. On the bottom the 'crust' had become soggy but was thin enough to not be any issue. The cod was served with potatoes and cauliflower. Others in our group got salmon and many got chicken, which I got to enjoy a bite of. The chicken was extremely flavorful, tender, juicy, and would be something I'd try next time. The atmosphere is upscale yet not too formal, definitely would not say casual. The summer night we went, storms had just rolled through, so the patio was empty but by the time we left there were plenty of tables occupied outside. Our server Lori was truly fantastic. She was patient when we were still deciding what we wanted, and she was also super accommodating for any specific questions or requests with our orders. She was quick-witted and seemed very upbeat. I would come back here anytime.

Had a late dinner at the Aviary tonight ( Wednesday 7:30pm). So glad I decided to treat myself after a long and difficult day. Our server Lori could not have been nicer and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. We were presented with warm fresh rolls and butter, so a good start. We split the crab cake appetizer which consisted of two large crab cakes, and the spinach salad that the kitchen kindly divided into two portions. The portions are ample and delicious. The atmosphere near the bar was quiet and subdued, which is exactly what we needed. We look forward to returning when in the area again. Well done Aviary and thanks again for your hospitality. We were excited to eat, so no food photos lol. Before our meal appeared, I did snap a shot of the cool chandelier near the bar.