the Orange Bird
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About the Orange Bird
The Orange Bird is an independent restaurant in Sheffield, at 78 Middlewood Rd, where the food is cooked over a braai in an open kitchen. The lamb curry hummus is ordered as a starter and comes with mosbolletjies alongside. The menu is small and leans on curry, with the fish in Durban curry among the mains. Dessert includes a miso malva pudding. The dining room is a small venue, so the open kitchen and the dining space sit close together.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb hummus, caramelised aubergine, curry butter chips and fish in curry.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb hummus, caramelised aubergine, curry butter chips and fish in curry.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the lamb hummus, calling it "like velvet" and finished in minutes at one table. Close behind are the caramelised aubergine and the curry dishes, including the sea bream with clams, fish in Durban curry and the curry butter chips. Several also praise the peri peri chicken with morogo, the mosbolletjies served with the hummus, and puddings such as the miso malva, peppermint cake and sponge with stout ice cream. Diners describe the grill and braai cooking as full of flavour, and the open kitchen, relaxed atmosphere and servers who explain the menu come up repeatedly. The main caveats are space and choice. Several say the small room fills quickly, with one booking a month ahead for a Saturday, and one reviewer notes the short menu limits choice. Another felt the service could have been more welcoming. Even so, one party without a reservation was seated until the next booking arrived, and a server ran up the road to return a diner's forgotten sunglasses.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the lamb hummus, calling it "like velvet" and finished in minutes at one table. Close behind are the caramelised aubergine and the curry dishes, including the sea bream with clams, fish in Durban curry and the curry butter chips. Several also praise the peri peri chicken with morogo, the mosbolletjies served with the hummus, and puddings such as the miso malva, peppermint cake and sponge with stout ice cream. Diners describe the grill and braai cooking as full of flavour, and the open kitchen, relaxed atmosphere and servers who explain the menu come up repeatedly. The main caveats are space and choice. Several say the small room fills quickly, with one booking a month ahead for a Saturday, and one reviewer notes the short menu limits choice. Another felt the service could have been more welcoming. Even so, one party without a reservation was seated until the next booking arrived, and a server ran up the road to return a diner's forgotten sunglasses.
Featured reviews
- Donovan
“Small intimate very friendly place. Small menu but everything on it is so very well done and the tastes and flavours are amazing.”
- ERIC Ivanov
“Very delicious food and a good atmosphere. Would come again. The service could have been more welcoming but no complaints.”
- h b
“Wonderful little restaurant. The food is absolutely out of this world and beautifully presented, and the portion size is perfect. Drinks are very reasonably priced. The open kitchen is a lovely touch and staff are very attentive and great at explaining the menu and were even kind enough to run up the road to return my sunglasses that I accidentally forgot. The atmosphere is lovely and relaxed. We will definitely be back and well worth the wait!”
- Enny Revision
“Cosy, chilled vibes and really flavourful food! The menu isn’t too overwhelming, which makes it easy to choose, and everything we tried was delicious. I especially loved the mosbolletjies with the lamb curry hummus — definitely order them together. The peri peri chicken was succulent, full of flavour, and highly recommended with the morogo. The caramelised aubergine was also quite good. Make sure to book in advance, as they get very busy. We hadn’t made a reservation and they were fully booked, but the staff were lovely and still managed to seat us until the next booking arrived. There’s also a park nearby if you plan on going for a walk to burn the calories 😁”
- Nicola
“Had excellent food here about a month ago and great service - such a small venue we had to book a month in advance for a Saturday but worth it! Curry butter chips a highlight as well as the hummus starter (finished by the table in about 2 minutes!) and the miso malva pudding. Small menu always good, as it means it has been perfected, however means limited choice too, so will return again if the menu gets a refresh.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“Orange Bird is an independent restaurant in Sheffield, known for bold flavours, top-quality ingredients and exceptional hospitality. With nearly 1,000 five-star Google reviews, we’re proud to be one of Sheffield’s highest-rated restaurants. Our menu is food-led and unpretentious, serving crowd-pleasing dishes made with care and confidence. Whether you’re a local or visiting Sheffield, Orange Bird is a go-to spot for relaxed dining, great vibes and seriously good food. Join us and see why so many people call Orange Bird one of the best restaurants in Sheffield.”
- AccessibilityAssistive hearing loop · Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near the Orange Bird
- Riverside fish and chips4.42440.2 mi£1–10Good for kids
fish and chips, mushy peas, crispy battered fish
- Enver's Bar and Grill4.85140.4 miWheelchair accessible
mixed grill, lemon chicken, halloumi
- The Antler4.95690.5 mi£20–30
kashk o bademjan, tender lamb, chicken kebab
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| the Orange Bird | 5.01,153 | — | — | lamb hummus, caramelised aubergine, curry butter chips |
| Riverside fish and chipsGood for kids | 4.4244 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | fish and chips, mushy peas, crispy battered fish |
| Enver's Bar and GrillWheelchair accessible | 4.8514 | 0.4 mi | — | mixed grill, lemon chicken, halloumi |
| The Antler | 4.9569 | 0.5 mi | £20–30 | kashk o bademjan, tender lamb, chicken kebab |
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