{"id":9303,"date":"2024-09-15T06:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T11:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eatdrinkmadison.com\/blog\/?p=9303"},"modified":"2024-09-13T16:26:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T21:26:42","slug":"butterbird","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eatdrinkmadison.com\/blog\/?p=9303","title":{"rendered":"Butterbird"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Butterbird\"A former bicycle store on Regent Street was transformed into a fun and uniquely designed space called Butterbird<\/a>. As the name implies, the restaurant specializes in chicken.<\/p>\n

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So let’s start with the fried chicken ($11 for two pieces, $19 for four, $36 for eight). It had exactly what you’re looking for in fried chicken: a crispy exterior and a moist interior. The chicken did not have a lot of seasoning and thus had a more subdued flavor, letting the fried taste come through. I also want to note that the fried chicken was not overly greasy, either.<\/p>\n

I made my chicken order into a plate (+$5), which came with fries and cole slaw. That’s a good deal, as both sides are $5 individually. However, the flavor of the cole slaw was off, and it wasn’t as creamy as I had hoped.<\/p>\n

Other sides include potato salad ($5) and watermelon salad ($5).<\/p>\n

\"Butterbird\"The chicken also comes in tenders ($12 for three) and rotisserie ($18 for half, $28 for whole). I got the latter in a sandwich ($14). All the complementary components made for a delicious sandwich, with the buttery bread, garlic mayo, swiss cheese, tomato and crunchy cabbage propping up bland and dry pieces of chicken.<\/p>\n

Also among the sandwiches was the triple smash burger ($16). I knew it was going to be good because the wrapper was very greasy. The two patties were tender and served on a sesame seed bun that oddly also was smashed. If I had my druthers I would have preferred the onions to be sauteed more as they were a little undercooked but didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment.<\/p>\n

The menu also has dessert items and brunch, plus a full-service bar. I have my eye on the chicken & sweet corn waffles ($16) for a future visit.<\/p>\n

Butterbird serves dinner Tuesday through Sunday, lunch Friday through Sunday and brunch on weekends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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