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    Eischen's Bar

    4.2 (440 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Divey
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Sathish N.

    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!

    Whole Fried Chicken and Fried Okra
    Lauryl B.

    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!

    Rick B.

    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.

    Chili Cheese Nachos... yum!
    Dave A.

    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 ;)

    Chix, Okra, pickles and white bread
    Mike R.

    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.

    Duh? Fried Chicken
    Kelly G.

    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?

    Jake F.

    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.

    Fried Okra // ig: @sandyeatslocal
    Sandra V.

    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.

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    George K.

    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.

    Ddd! Let's see if it's worth the fuss!

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

    Tuan P.

    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.

    Fried chicken and okra
    Jeff P.

    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.

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

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

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

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    Do the servers ware masks and are the tables separate?

    Servers were but no one was separated and most of the patrons don't care. We were put off by it.

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