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Great vibe, Good Food, Minor Letdown
We celebrated my birthday at The Eagle tonight, drawn in by its reputation for having the best fried chicken in Indy — especially the dinner with five chicken legs, my all-time favorite since childhood.
The atmosphere was exactly what I hoped for: casual, laid back, and relaxed. We sat at a picnic table outside, where blues music played just loud enough to mask the sound of rush hour traffic. It set a perfect tone.
Our server, Luke, was excellent — helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. We started with the hush puppies, which were hot, crisp, and very tasty. For our entrees, I ordered the 5-leg chicken dinner, and my husband went with the half chicken. We shared the mac & cheese as a side, which was rich and creamy — definitely a win.
Shortly after placing our order, Luke returned to let us know they were running low on legs due to an extra busy Indy 500 weekend. Unfortunately, they couldn’t fulfill my 5-leg order, but they offered a 1/4 chicken dinner instead (which came with 2 legs and a thigh). Understandable, but still a bit of a letdown — especially from a restaurant known for chicken. Luke handled it professionally, and I appreciated the explanation.
Cocktails were a highlight: my husband is a Maker’s Mark & Coke guy, and he was impressed with the strength and pour. I had the spiked lemonade, and it was refreshing and well-balanced. Overall:
✔ Great vibe and atmosphere
✔ Excellent service
✔ Delicious sides and drinks
✘ Slight disappointment with limited chicken availability — on my birthday, no less!
We’d definitely go back.