Mama Bird

"A restaurant closing to undergo renovations and reopen with a new concept as a wood-fired steakhouse." - Dianne de Guzman

"Slabtown’s wood-fired restaurant once known primarily for its pineapple-brined grilled chicken has expanded drastically, now serving wagyu steak au poivre and branzino during its dinner service. At weekend brunch, neighborhood locals walk over for speck Benedicts on grilled house brioche, buttermilk waffles topped with grilled chicken and Calabrian chile hot honey, and oyster mushroom frittatas. Those looking for something a little lighter will be happy here, with dishes like salmon salad with marinated chickpeas or gluten-free granola and yogurt with passionfruit and guava sauce. Brunch runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays." - Rebecca Roland, Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Eater Staff

"I like Mama Bird. Chef Gabriel Pascuzzi invited me to try his fire-roasted chicken and sweet potato." - Thom Hilton

"Neighbor complaints did have an impact on one wood-fired spot, the grilled chicken-focused Mama Bird." - Anne Marie Distefano

"Mama Bird serves a variety of dishes including wagyu teres major au poivre with braised oxtail jus demi-glace, and incorporates classic dishes like steak tartare and bananas foster." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden