This location is well known for a reason and that reason is well deserved. I believe this is definitely one of the best places to get chicken in the state! The service has always been wonderful! The fact that this is a family business that has been around for a long time makes the aesthetics even better! Beware there may be a line at the door, but please know the food is definitely worth the wait! read more

Food is always good. The chicken was dryer than normal but still good. Okra was good. My dad, teenager and I managed to devour 1.5 chickens and a small okra. Service was friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is nice. read more

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Im always looking for the best chicken restaurant. My wife and I took the 150 mile journey to check things out. We arrived around 3:00pm and had trouble finding a place to parks. After an hour waiting we were led to a table. The waitress took our drink order for Diet Coke. They don't have coffee and they only have bottled tea. They brought a whole fried chicken with fried okra, dill pickles, onion slices and bread. The chicken was juicy with a good crisp batter. The okra was ok but a little undercooked to my liking. To sum things up, the trip was a big letdown. the chicken pieces came from a very small chicken. It took Forty five minutes to receive our dinner after being seated. Service was nonexistent after we were seated. If you don't want beer to drink, you have a choice of a small plastic cup of ice water, a can of Coke product or a bottle of tea. read more

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The best fried chicken in Oklahoma! We love Eishen's Bar and the whole scene there. I love the historical divey places and this is definitely one of them. Chili cheese fries are a local favorite and a guilty pleasure......but my favorite is the fried chicken. Piping hot, pickles, okra, bread and no frills. No frills needed here. The service is just what you would expect, friendly and no nonsense. read more

Come for the town, stay for the chicken--or more likely, the other way around! Visited one of the oldest bar in Oklahoma state which opened back in 1896 & has evolved a lot over all these years. Staffs were incredibly helpful and friendly, a proper southern hospitality! Ordered couple of whole fried chicken and fried okra for the table. Chicken was fresh, served hot, little greasy at some spots & tasted very good in almost every piece except one thigh portion. Liked the fried okra with some Louisiana/Tabasco hot sauce. Don't miss to try the pickles & onion. They're yum! read more

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I have been here so many times over the years. It is always a 10/10. The fried chicken is always so moist and the skin is flavorful. Service quick and friendly!!! Quaint, divey decor! Love this place so much! read more

Eischen's Bar - Whole Fried Chicken and Fried Okra - Bars Near Me - Okarche, Oklahoma

Great history, but the Fried Chicken is way better than great! We scarfed a whole fried chicken and fried okra - until we were bloated! . There was a steady stream of locals coming in for fried chicken take-out orders. We loved the food, but note that this bar is beer & wine only. They have no liquor - and no coffee; this knocked my rating from 5 to 4 stars. read more

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DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE NAPKIN CONTAINER MENU!!! We were visiting family in Mustang, Oklahoma (outskirts of Oklahoma City) and they insisted we had to sample the local fried chicken spot here. REALLY?!? CHICKEN??? Ain't this BEEF COUNTRY?!? Rodeos, Cowboys, Cattle drives and such?!? It's approximately 25 minute drive from Mustang, and an easy drive with no traffic. The town is small and if you don't know about Eischen's, you will completely miss it staying on the 81 ( otherwise known as Main Street) cutting through Okarche. Parking is on the street. Inside is spacious and well lit, not dark and mysterious like a typical bar can be. We arrive during lunch time and our party of 11 is able sit down right away, but place is filled and everyone is munching on the same thing... FRIED CHICKEN! Looking at the minuscule menu on the napkin container, that's the Top of Menu protein here, so looks like we are eating dat too! (The Roast Beef Sammie and BBQ Sammie weren't even a consideration for our Oklahoma Family!) Staff is super friendly and attentive! Everything comes out in a timely manner. Okay, let's EAT! EISCHEN'S FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN: For our party of 11, we ordered 5 whole chickens! And... we had NO leftovers!!! Breading is perfectly crisp but does not taste greasy at all. Also the skin doesn't fall off on every bite either. The meat inside is moist, juicy and flavorful in every bite! Really delicious stuff! No wonder this place is hoppin' even with not much on the menu! Is this why Eischen's is the OLDEST bar in Oklahoma (established 1896)?!? Gotta be a huge factor! Worth the hype? imho... YES! CHILI CHEESE NACHOS: I loved the chili here! This was the "hors d'oeuvres" our local fam ordered and we chowed down on this! The "nacho cheese" was a lot more flavorful than the typical version that is common in California. This chili & cheese combination was so yummy I even sopped up the leftovers with the fried chicken that arrived later. Mmmm :) Shoulda ordered 2 orders of this for my family (or get the "Fritos Pie" as well) FRIED OKRA: Fams insisted on this even though I had my doubts. But, I was willing to try it, and was not expecting it to be as good as it was. The kicker was eating it with the provided pickles on the table. That made it hella tasty! I was not ready lol VERY EASY RECOMMENDATION! Nom NOM level is high! Definitely worth a trip to, if ever In Oklahoma City, OK. Your taste buds will Thank you ;) read more

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We love there chicken and okra. It is the only chicken that I will eat the skin! Service is always friendly and great even though the wait can be long. read more

I heard about this place when we first moved to Tulsa about 30 years ago. Decided it was time to see what the fuss was about. We visited during the week a little past the lunch rush. The only seating area that was open was full, but a table opened up within a few minutes. The staff was all business and seemed rushed. Not to worry, this is primarily an old bar with the service and decor you would expect in an old, small-town bar. We came for the legendary fried chicken. First thing we noticed was the lack of variety of sides. We ordered the fried okra which was very good and piping hot. The whole chicken was served with a side of white bread and tasty pickles. The chicken was also piping hot and had a light breading and a flavor which remined me of Golden Chick in Belton, TX. I like the chicken at that Golden Chick but was expecting more from Eischens based on all the accolades I've heard from people in Oklahoma over the years. We can say we have been but won't be making a long drive again. read more

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Well, to be honest it was just ok today. It seemed to take a lot longer today. I know they were really busy, but it just seemed to take like about 40 minutes to get the chicken. Then the chicken was overdone. The white meat was dry and tough. So that was kind of surprising to me. But I kept it at five stars because you can get a whole chicken for $18 which is unheard of anywhere else. I'm sticking with my comments earlier that Wanda J's in Tulsa is still the best fried chicken in Oklahoma. In my opinion. You know Eischen's is good when there is a one hour wait at 2 PM on a Saturday!!! What other place in Oklahoma has that? read more

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This place is tough to get too but well worth the wait. There is only 2 thing you must try. The fried chicken breast and the fried okra. Service is down to a science (just speak up for what you want/need). One of the top dive bar western themed kind of. read more

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First time at the beloved Eischen's! I have heard nothing but great things, so I came in with high expectations. Upon entering, you seat yourself and our server immediately asked us for our drinks and our order. The menu is very simple and straightforward. We ordered the whole fried chicken and fried okra. The food came out really fast and fresh. The fried chicken was hot, crispy, and juicy! Some of the best fried chicken I've had. I usually don't care for fried okra, but this one was pretty tasty! Ranch and hot sauce are offered along with a boat of onions, pickles, and a boat of white bread. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant, as it is after all, the oldest bar in Oklahoma! I would love to come back if I'm ever in the area, and I'll have to try the nachos next time. read more

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Everything was awesome tonight! Chicken, nachos, Okra! Try it out when you get a chance. Cash or card. read more

Chicken is good. Really no other good reason to go though. They run a lean, no frills operation beyond that. Manage expectations. Servers are nice. Okarche is nice. Grab some cinnamon rolls at Tower Cafe if you can to help justify the trip. read more

Some of the best fried chicken you'll ever have, they do cook to order and it often takes about a hour to get your food. Family friendly not a typical bar it's more of a restaurant with plenty of table seats. Service is good with friendly staff. Definitely an Oklahoma legend. read more

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I love this place. Fresh food, friendly service. Every single time. Best fried chicken outside of my mama. read more

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Welcome to Oklahoma's oldest bar. Welcome to one of the world 's best fried chicken. Welcome to Eischen's Bar. Who would've thought the oldest bar in Oklahoma would be in a little town called Okarche. More absurdly, who would've thought this small town holds the secret recipe for the best fried chicken which we all wanted to know. The fried chicken at Eischen's Bar is deliciously different. Coated by a thin layer of batter and fried to a crunchy perfection, the chicken somehow remained tender and juicy on the inside. The menu is short and to the point. It's all about the fried chicken and what sides and drinks you would like with it. Apparently, simplicity is a key ingredient to success. Customers drive from various towns to satisfy their fried chicken cravings. It doesn't matter which days, Eischen's Bar is always busy. While less well known, Eischen's Bar is also a tourist attraction. After a disastrous fire burned most of the original bar down, a small piece of the back bar survived. The drive to Eischen's Bar may be long and wearisome, but it's worth it because every visit to this oldest Oklahoma's bar has been nothing but spectacular. read more

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I love visiting iconic places like this when I travel around Oklahoma. Not much to choose from but you go there for the chicken anyway. I serve family style when you order a whole chicken they ask you if you want the small okra or the large okra. Everything was made fresh and it was an overall cool experience. read more

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We stopped at 10:30 on a Monday morning. Bartender greeted us and was super friendly. We ordered a whole chicken with okra. We were expecting a 20 minute wait. They were cooking chickens for a local funeral, and in less than 10 minutes they served us. We absolutely loved the chicken. Not a morsel wasted. It is so much fun to see places that have survived in Oklahoma! read more

Frito pie was really good. I'd get that again. Whole fried chicken was good, definitely made fresh. Mine was a little underseasoned though, and a drumstick was dry. The service is as good as it gets though. They offered to replace my overcooked drumstick and got me as many condiments as I could ever use read more

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Really, what's not to like about fried chicken and ole' southern hospitality! I will return again and again just to witness all the sweet pleasant exchanges by the servers. They are so busy and at the same time it's like you get more attention than anywhere else! Nothing is fancy, comes with paper trays and plastic forks. The drinks are bottled or cans with a cup of ice. The chicken is just like Grandma cooked it and do not skip the fried okra! I love this Okie Icon. read more

Excellent as usual, highly recommend. Chicken was great. Service was good. Will definitely stop there again when in the area

Good food and prices. It's fun to see families enjoying the food and each other in this friendly atmosphere.

Top notch fried chicken! A local colleague recommended it and gave me a brief rundown of the history. I knew it was gonna be great when the menu was just a few items on the side of the napkin container. I had the whole chicken and a small okra. The chicken was finger licking good and the okra was good as well but was easily shadowed by the chicken. The staff was friendly and managed the entire restaurant with ease. The beers were cold and you get a souvenir cub with each refill. I'll definitely schedule in another visit when I'm in the area. I was heading straight to the airport afterwards so I cleared my plate so TSA didn't stop me for a bundle of foil filled with delicious chicken. I was hurting but happy. read more

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Always a great place to get fried chicken! We went in mid afternoon and surprisingly the place was quite busy! We quickly found a table and ordered our chicken. There were four in our group and for some odd reason my wife says we needed 3 chickens. It was way more chicken than the four of us could eat! We also ordered the a fried okra! Eischen's never disappoints! The chicken was hot & delicious! Okra was delicious as well! As when any bar atmosphere the most level does increase as the place begin to fill up! Definitely recommend driving to Okarche to try out the best fried chicken in Oklahoma! read more

The way I love Eischen's is unreal! Although it takes me about 1.5 hours to get there, it's worth every moment in the car! Be prepared to wait Enjoy the can soda GET THE NACHOS Take in the Eischens experience *sorry there's no photo of the chicken, I was starving by the time it came and forgot to snap one. Lol read more

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I've only been here once, but I really enjoyed the chicken and the okra. It's crowded. Expect a wait. It's a little louder than most restaurants, but that's to be expected since it's a bar, too. I'd go back. read more

Chicken is wonderful! Everytime we eat there, it is so darn good. Wish it was closer to Enid!

I base my reviews on honest opinion, and am not biased of a restaurant because of fanfare. Too many people go nuts over restaurants just because it's the "go to" place. I don't. Because it is known for its chicken, I'm only reviewing the chicken. Bottom line....its chicken....nothing special. Personally I'd rather have KFC or Popeyes. The only other critique I have is that if you're going to serve chicken, serve fried potatoes or French fries/wedges. Chicken without potatoes is just wrong. If you've never been and want to be able to say you went, then go. I personally won't go back. read more

Great chicken and nachos. I also enjoyed their beer. It was like going back in time. Great place to visit if you are out visiting Oklahoma. Service was great read more

Eischen's Bar - Great Whole Fried Chicken and Fried Okra along with a cold beer. - Bars Near Me - Okarche, Oklahoma

Probably the most overrated restaurant I've ever been to. It's definitely got a cool, old-school bar vibe inside, but the chicken just bluntly isn't that good. VERY little use of spices, so it's just kind of bleh. I really wanted to like this place, and the servers/bartenders were all very friendly, but, with how highly regarded this place is, it just didn't even begin to live up to expectations taste-wise. read more

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We sat at the bar and the staff was hustling. Service was amazing and they answered all of our questions. They go through 2,500-3,000 chickens a week! The beer was super cold. I felt like I was at Cheers. Now the food...best chicken we've ever had, the okra was yummy as well! They have every condiment known to man as well as souvenir cups to take home. read more

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Ordered 2 whole chickens for 7 gals with 2 Okras, and we even had a little left over! The chicken was hot, moist and delicious and the okra was hot and crunchy and also delicious! The service was excellent as well. Highly recommend! read more

The food is great also, the staff are kind and respectful. Eischens's bar is fantastic read more

First time at Eischen's Bar. This place is great. I ordered a whole fried chicken and Frito Pie. Both were absolutely delicious. I can't remember having better Fried Chicken and I love Fried Chicken! The Frito Pie was a real treat and filled with flavor. If you want to treat yourself to a special meal and you like Fried Chicken this is the place. I drove an hour to get there and will do it again! See you there! read more

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First time here! I was shocked the only sides they had were fried okra! But it was good, all The good we had was delicious it was a division bonding dinner and the family style Food and environment made it easy to connect with others. The service was great and efficient even for our large party. I recommend trying if you truly enjoy friend chicken, and nachos! read more

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Love this place. Rugged old bar with a very simple menu!! Great service. Simple !' Very clean and friendly. Great fried chicken. Frito pie was amazing !! read more

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Probably the best fried chicken ever. The Service was Good. The ambience was great.If you want f Good quality I'd recommend it read more

Driving threw Oklahoma and heard this was the oldest bar in OK so of course had to stop! Like most people in Oklahoma our server was really nice, menu is on the napkin dispensers and the reason they can do this is the menu isn't the biggest. Some family I was with opted for the whole fried chicken and it certainly was the entire chicken! My partner helped eat off of it but I had a hard pass because fried chicken isn't my thing....i had a bowl of chili which was pretty good, the rest of the table thought their chicken cornucopia was just "okay" fried okra was very good I should have just got a large order of it for myself. Don't expect frills because you basically eat off of paper on the tables like a Cape Cod seafood bake. YOU are then given a helping of paper towels. read more

Eischen's Bar - Bars Near Me - Okarche, Oklahoma