This place has the very Best Chicken we have ever had. Anytime we are in town this is our first stop. We travel all over the United States. We aren't even tempted to have Chicken anywhere else. Because we know it won't measure up. This place gets packed at lunch and again around 4:15-5:00 each day. So go early if you can. Britney is the owner and a great person. You will find her there at many times of the day. She pitches in where needed and helps to keep it flowing when it gets busy. And then the jewels of this restaurant and bar is the staff. The Bartenders and servers are all over the place making sure customers are taken care of and checking in often to give the best customer service possible. All of them make us and everyone that walks through the door feel special. You can also order takeout. But the experience of just being there is worth it. The kitchen is ran like a well oiled machine. They stay busy not only frying chicken but all the other wonderful menu items you will find. We can't not have their heavy peppered fried chicken, mashed potatoes and the best gravy too. Thank you for the opportunity to write this review. read more

My spouse and I were in Indiana checking out a Facebook marketplace find and stumbled upon recommendations for this little spot! There's no real sign, this place looks like it could be someone's house- but has some delicious fried chicken! I got the fried chicken, and "Cajun" fries - nothing Cajun about these fries they are pretty basic waffle fries, green beans and coleslaw were delicious and staff was super friendly! Great hidden hole in the wall! read more

From the outside one would never know that inside, once you find the door, is a restaurant/bar in a multi-room layout with comfortable tables available to accommodate different sized groups. The six of us found a table that suited us well. Our waitress, who I believe was running the place by herself, which the exception of someone cooking in the kitchen, was very sweet. Though it was the chicken that brought us here, only four of us ordered fried chicken. While I'm pretty sure everyone enjoyed their meals, I'll focus on mine. I had a two-piece fried chicken meal (breast and thigh) with mashed potatoes and gravy, and cottage cheese. The bill came to just under $12... what a deal! The meals took a while to come out, which to me meant it was going to be fresh. It was not only fresh, it was piping hot. The skin was perfectly crisp with a slight peppery flavor. The chicken was moist and delicious. The mashed potatoes had lumps, which is absolutely outstanding. Everything was so delicious. It's a bit of a drive, but I'd come back again for sure. One negative is the men's bathroom smelled a bit like a gas station bathroom. Yeah, it could have smelled a lot better. It was a bit of a bummer. read more

St Leon Tavern - Two-piece fried chicken meal - breast and thigh (my choice). Mashed potatoes and gravy, and cottage cheese. - Bars Near Me - W Harrison, Indiana

Perfect spot for sustence on way to an IU championship Waitress / barkeep super friendly read more

Excellent chicken! Great mashed potatoes and gravy. Ok green beans and really good service, particularly on a very busy night. Go early and be patient...definitely worth it! read more

Food was hot, but basic. Chicken was well seasoned on skin layer but not much flavor below that. Service was okay. Divey and a bit dirty.

First time visiting this restaurant. My wife had the Mac Tavern salad and I had the 4 piece fried chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. We both enjoyed our meals and will definitely return. It is off the beaten path and signage is about nonexistent. Don't let the pictures of the chicken scare you. I honestly didn't taste the pepper even though it was very visible in the breading. We had multiple servers and all of them were pleasant, but it made the service seem a little hit and miss, but still good. read more

Took my boyfriend there since he hadn't been there in awhile. We both got Chicken dinner specials. They have done better than the last time I was there myself. Their mashed potatoes are good! Place is small and employees are friendly. Good place for bikers/rzr/Jeep riders. read more

St Leon Tavern - 3 piece chickens with mashed potato and gravy. - Bars Near Me - W Harrison, Indiana

food and service was incredible. was super packed and busy but the service was good and the food came out faster than expected!

Stopped in here to grab a quick bite of lunch. It was pretty crowded. The bartender came over to wait on us first and then she went to break and we got a waitress. I ordered the tavern Burger and onion rings and a cranberry and Malibu cocktail. The place is definitely dive-y. Looks like this place was an old home as there are different rooms that the tables are in. Pretty loud in there with all the people. My onion rings were good nice and crunchy like I like them. The bun was cold like it was straight out of the fridge and the cheese was not melted on my burger. The burger itself was tasty. They could definitely do a better job but they were busy! read more

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Doesn't look like much on the outside but the food is outstanding! I had fried chicken with green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy. My husband had a pizza hoagie and tater tots. The food was home made even the hoagie patty. Very country home style and reminded me of my Aunt's cooking when I was young. This place will likely become a regular spot for us. read more

Today was the first time I ever stepped into the tavern. The atmosphere was like a small town watering hole and I lobes the quaint feel of it. The staff and patrons were rather welcoming and friendly. The service was as prompt as it could be for a super busy friday night. But the best part of the night was the Godsend that was the fried chicken. Bless the people of this tavern. This was by far the best chicken of my life. read more

Great chicken. I lived in SE Indiana for several years - and this is the BEST. Awesome atmosphere. Historic building. Hidden gem. read more

Get the chicken! It's delicious, flavorful and moist. It does take some time (30 min) especially if you're getting a whole chicken. Have a beer at the bar while you wait for your chicken. You can parking next to the church when you dine in. There are a good amount of seating area when you dine in. This restaurant is definitely your hometown chicken joint that everyone loves! read more

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I was so excited to try this place based off the reviews but I don't care to ever go back. We got there and not many people were there. We ordered waters and fried green beans. Those came out quickly. We ordered our fried chicken... and then we waited and waited and waited. There was a lot of staff and waitress kept asking if we wanted refills and we said we just want our food. It was about 45 mins and then took forever to get our check. Had to finally ask for it because we saw our waitress pack up and leave. read more

Wow, once you can find this place, you'll be treated to the best fried chicken on the planet. Let me start by saying St. Leon is a tiny town. Yelp listed the restaurant close to Rt 1, and there was a building, but no sign. People must just know it's there. It's not fancy, just a homey and clean little bar. The servers are friendly and welcomed us even though we were clearly lost. We could pick any table of the dozen or so available. There are TVs playing basketball and an inviting little bar. Signs advertise daily beer specials. We were told that we must try their famous chicken. I ordered the 2-piece meal with mashed potatoes and slaw. The hand breaded chicken is hot, moist and crispy beyond belief. The breading is thin and spicy. Just thinking about it, I'm ready to jump in the car and make the 2 hour trip back. The mashed potatoes are made from scratch and good as was the slaw. My husband got the tenderloin. The loin is smashed thinner than other tenderloins, but packs big flavor. He recommends getting it with the grilled jalapeños and onions. We also tried the fried pickles and cauliflower with chipotle ranch dressing. Both were excellent, pickles with crispy breading and cauliflower with more of a beer battered breading. Ok, so this meal might have been the healthiest, but it was an indulgent treat. I'll be craving a return trip. It looks like they get busy in the evenings. There is plenty of parking around the building. read more

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Really is some of the best Indiana Fried Chicken! If you blinked, you might miss St. Leon Tavern located in a small town of about 650 people, but it is a hidden gem. Look for the St. Joseph Catholic Church and this hole-in-the-wall tavern/bar is across the street. Parking is limited so park in front of the church, with no worries of taking a parking spot from Sunday mass attendees because the St. Leon Tavern is closed on Sundays! We always order the fried chicken, usually two breasts and no dark meat. Nice option that you can order a whole/half chicken dinner or any single pieces that you want. Hubby prefers two mashed potatoes with gravy for his sides, while I go for the French fries or onion rings with coleslaw for mine. Always smile when the server reminds me that there is a 50 cents up-charge on the onion rings, and then follows up by saying she has had upset customers when they see their bill with the extra 50 cents! St. Leon Tavern, unlike Wagners and a very few others on the Indiana Chicken Trail, deep fries its chicken, rather than pan frying in a cast-iron skillet. Pros and cons to this. Pros include that the chicken pieces are larger than some of the other restaurants on the trail and they can get your chicken to the table in 30 not 40 minutes. Con in that you really need to request extra black pepper, the key ingredient in Indiana Fried Chicken, since the deep frying lessens the intensity of the black pepper. Chicken is always served steaming hot but remains juicy. Most sides, like the vegetable of the day and coleslaw are homemade. Service is welcoming, bathrooms are clean but dated (but hey--it is a bar), and although a tavern/bar, family-friendly so you can bring the kids. To pass the time until your chicken arrives, grab some 50 cent or $1 bingo pull-tabs from the machine and maybe you will win. I've won a crisp $100 bill on the pull-tabs. The building has some history as well. It was built in 1840 and by 1860 its use was as a general store/restaurant. No general store anymore, just the restaurant. read more

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I came back. I just love the delicious Tenderloin sandwich that this place serves. Hand breaded and spiced to my liking. The straight cut french fries are hot and tasty. The service is friendly and the place is inviting. What a great find in this scenic, out of the way part of Indiana. read more

St Leon Tavern - Tenderloin sandwich with fries - Bars Near Me - W Harrison, Indiana

We stopped in for our 1st visit last night. Awesome fried chicken! Certainly my new favorite place to go for a great chicken dinner! Service was great and bartender and waiters were all very friendly. Well worth the short drive from Cincinnati! read more

Great food, the fried chicken is the best. Cod fish sandwich and the pork tenderloin are wonderful. Great servers, old but clean environment. You'll go back again after your first visit. read more

Excellent pub food! 5 stars for the food. The pickle fries are a MUST order! The fried cauliflower is also really good. The fried chicken is always perfect and has a unique batter with fresh ground black pepper. The tavern burger, a 1/2 lb homemade beef patty with everything on it, is also wonderful. Definitely a great place for quality pub food. Other things to know: This is a small family run establishment with no signage or website. It is largely a bar, so you're expected to come in and grab any open table or seat and then flag someone over when you're ready to order. We went on a Saturday evening when it was very crowded. It was impossible to get refills on our sodas, or really any help at all because they were so busy. We also did wait quite a while for our food, but like I said- it was very busy. BUT, when it did come out it was all piping hot and fresh. You can call ahead for takeout if you don't have the time to sit down. Definitely worth the try. read more

St Leon Tavern - Fried chicken, Cajun waffle fries, coleslaw and tavern burger - Bars Near Me - W Harrison, Indiana

I read about all the great fried chicken places in Southeastern Indiana, but to be honest, the best fried chicken is at the St. Leon Tavern. The chicken is fried to perfection and the seasoning is out of this world. Just don't be in a hurry; freshly fried chicken is not a quick process, but it's worth the wait. read more

Always great chicken and hospitality! Down home local bar! Kudos to the young staff cooking! They do a fantastic job!

Great place to visit in St Leon! Nice seating and bar area. We visited in December and the inside was very festive. The staff was friendly and attentive. I ordered their famous fried chicken and it was definitely made to order as it was hot, juicy and tender. Someone came in to pick up two large coolers full of the chicken for a party so it is definitely popular. The mashed potatoes and gravy and the cole slaw were both great sides to accompany the chicken. The dessert menu looked fantastic but too full to try...maybe next time! read more

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Went on a Monday for their fried chicken dinner, the fried chicken was delicious. The breaded green beans were even better!! Pleasant evening with a calm atmosphere which was conducive to conversation. read more

St Leon Tavern - Fried chicken and waffle fries - Bars Near Me - W Harrison, Indiana

Just a local dive with excellent fried chicken! I don't even like fried chicken , but I had it once and I was hooked!

Great food and fast service! Very unassuming business but the service was great and so was the food!

Small town tavern with really great Indiana (ie. black pepper breading) fried chicken. Mashed potatoes and gravy were very good too and the cole slaw was good as well. Steak hoagie was good also. Very friendly and fast service. We'll be back for sure! read more

Food was great and cheap for what it was and it was a comfy little restaurant. Staff is amazing!

This is definitely the Go-To place for authentic Indiana Chicken. Pieces are large and delicious. All of the Servers are super friendly and the service was great. Can't wait to return. Prices are great. read more

It looks like a home, and the food taste home made. We got the chicken special and it was delicious!!! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside with great flavor. The pickle fries were made to perfection. read more

St Leon Tavern - Special: Chicken with Mashed potatoes - Bars Near Me - W Harrison, Indiana

Best chicken on the trail! Super hot. Crispy. Not over peppered. Tastes a lot like Purple Poulets in Newport KY. And a great value too.

Older bar with lots of character. Some of the best fried chicken in the area. Service has always been great and food is served hot! Love coming here for the friendly locals and service! If you're looking for fancy, this isn't it. If you're looking for amazing food with amazing service, give it a try!! read more

Great food. Great atmosphere. Service is amazing. My only wish was that they had more seating. But they have as much as they can offer. Get there early! read more

We had heard from friends that this was the best fried chicken around, so we stopped in on a Sunday to try it out. The chicken was pretty good but not as good as other choices in the region. The weirdest part was the overuse of paper and styrofoam for serving the food. We also had heard that their desserts were outrageously delicious. Again, we found them adequate but nothing to rave about. read more

Best fried chicken ever! Every time my family and I threw up to visit my parents for the holidays. We have to stop in and get there fried chicken. read more

Fried chicken is amazing. We loved the old time bar atmosphere. We will definitely go back next time we visit Cincinnati.

We'll I have heard amazing things about this place and then my a friend says there is this place I have to go to. I here fried chicken is the rave so when in Rome. The atmosphere is rustic and clean. Looks very home town. Prices look good, from what I saw the sizes look good too. So, I ordered a breast and a thigh and 2 sides for $10.99. Actually I substituted a small salad for a slight up charged that seem full of stuff. Everyone running around is helpful and pleasant so service gets a 5. Atmosphere for the situation and a chicken joint gets a 5 since I feel like I'm at grandma's house. Lastly, taste and that gets a 5. What a nice surprise. It was a 35 minute drive for me but we'll worth it. I will be back for sure. Forget to take pics of food ugh. read more

Uhhhh I love this place!!! The food is excellent you can't go wrong with anything but you have to try the fried chicken it's the best around!! The service is always superb and the ambiance is great it's a family friendly place!! read more

Wish I could rate this place 6 stars. Went there twice before and loved my meals both times! But I was dying to try their peanut butter pie and it was always sold out. The waitress, Christy, took down the date I told her I'd be passing through next and made sure to save an entire peanut butter pie for me and my group. Chicken is fantastic, all the pies are wonderful (but that peanut butter one is literally to die for), and the service and staff are unbelievably kind and caring. A must try for anyone passing through the area on their way to Cinci or Perfect North! read more

St Leon Tavern - Peanut Butter Pie - Bars Near Me - W Harrison, Indiana