We came here around 10pm on a Friday night after a very long day. It wasn't packed but there were quite a few groups eating there. We sat at the bar to speed the food along because we were hungry. The bartender, Tristan, was nice and accommodating. I had the Fried Chicken BLT. Ya'll! This was an excellent sandwich. The tomato and lettuce was so fresh and the chicken was so well seasoned. It was absolutely delicious. The perfect sandwich. I'd go back for another one right now but will definitely be returning to this restaurant for that sandwich next time I'm in Detroit. read more

The Eagle - Fried Chicken BLT - Southern Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

great great food! service was slow (even though it was not crowded at all- probably like 2 other groups there) and she did forget some things and we had to wait a while for them or remind her (might be better next time with a different server), but she was very kind! other than that it was so yummy! we will be back again. ambience is nice too- they have music playing and it was pretty quiet/not too crowded while we were there at night. i loved every item that i ordered! the food is really good! read more

This Food and Beer Hall is Fantastic! I ended up here twice in one week. The restaurant sits on a corner not far from Comerica Park-- great for eats prior to the game, if your feeling like some fried chicken. There is plenty street parking and I saw a sign that they validate parking (a plus for downtown). To note There is a Happy Hour! On arrival all staff are pretty attentive, there wasn't a wait to be greeted and seated by The Eagle team. The food is advertised as all Natural and I must say it was! Food came out pretty quick, nice and hot and crispy chicken that is lightly breaded. Both of my visits were top-notch. The ambiance is a modern beer/food restaurant. The group I was with we tried the 'snack' Burnt ends (B+), combo meal -3 piece drums and 3 piece dark (A+), Fried Chicken BLTsandwhich (A++)-- as mentioned the chicken was outstanding, the sandwich was shared for 2, the bread had a nice crisp too. For the sides sweet potato Crock, mac and cheese, green beans and collars greens-- no complaints! They offer multiple draft beer, cocktails and cocktails. I must say the prices and portions are very reasonable! Needless to say, highly recommend and I will return soon :) read more

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The food is what you go for here. Comfort at its best! I would highly recommend the dark meat it's my fav and slather that honey on it. Be aware it has some heat but it's worth. The sides make me think that mama is in the back making them. The service was super good. Hospitable and always lending a recommendation. The only thing I wouldn't suggest was the maple old fashioned it was mostly ice and not one single ice cube. It felt like a rip off for the price you pay. But if you want some southern cooking and hospitality go and enjoy the chicken. read more

Fantastic experience from the moment we walked in the door. Greeted right when we walked in and sat without a wait. We had the most amazing server as well! The inside has a classic/neat bar vibe. The food was outstanding. From the homemade biscuits to the chicken drum sticks, every was so flavorful. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Love The Eagle. Now they have Happy Hour! Typically I order chicken, salad, and hush puppies. Another plus is there is ample street parking. read more

The Eagle - Rib tip appetizer- decent. Would I order it again? Probably not. - Southern Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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The ambience was somewhat loud; not from people but from music. The service was semi attentive. Ordered 3 piece dark chicken (2 legs/1 thigh); Mac and cheese; collard greens; spoon cornbread; and fries. One sweet tea and one strawberry lemonade. Meal(s) came with biscuit. Seasoned chicken gave the taste of a spicy spice without the actual heat. It is a taste that is completely different from traditional southern chicken. It it's definitely an acquired taste; the mac & cheese uses a cream sauce. The noodles were overcooked in rubbery. The biscuits were hard and crumbly like a cookie. The cornbread was very tasty and different. There was a maple butter sauce applied to the top. all in all, it was OK for one visit read more

The Eagle - Three-piece dark chicken with mac & cheese, cornbread, fries, and a biscuit. - Southern Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Love a place that plays da Blues, Howling Wolf Smokestack Lighting. A fantastic find, been on my try list since opening. A mega deal Meat+Three only $16, got three pc Chicken, Greens, Mac and Biscuit. So juicy flavorful Breast, Wing and Drumstick OMG Delicious . I had a marvelous Chicken Sandwich outstanding Wowed. Added the Jalapeno Cheese Hushpuppies with dipping sauce, a real winner. I added Hot Honey to them for a xtra boost of flavor . Shout out to Tristan our superstar waiter, dude rock's. Great location Downtown on Woodward, highly recommend a visit. #theeagle @theeagledetroit #chicken #hushpuppies #greens #macncheese read more

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Stopped in for lunch with a few friends. Service was excellent. Quick, attentive, and friendly. Cool vibe in there; not busy when we went. Now onto the food. I had high hopes for the chicken, but it fell flat. I ordered the drumsticks. Almost zero crisp to the coating was disappointing. Additionally, it needed a bit more seasoning. It was fine. It was not bad at all. It just didn't stand out and I wanted some crisp. I also tried the chicken sandwich. This was a bit better, but again, the chicken was the worst part. The honey was great (didn't detect any heat though). I also ordered the spoonbread which was a bit dry, but had pretty good flavor. The best bite I had was from the green beans which was very very good (highly recommend). Overall, the food was fine, but nothing special. read more

The Eagle - Southern Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Six of us arrived right at opening time with a reservation and were met with amazing hospitality right away. The host was so nice and accommodating to give us just the right table that suited one of us who uses a cane to get around. Zoey soon appeared to provide exceptional service. We ordered grits, the seasonal Shrimp Poboy, Burnt Ends, Kale salads, fried chicken and cocktails. Everything was AMAZING. Kale is really nothing to get excited about, but this salad was fire! So, so good just like a Neil Diamond song. The grits were very tasty as well. The vibe is very positive here with a charming ambiance. The experience was so great that my sister enjoyed a solo lunch the next day here. Definitely a highlight of our trip to Detroit! read more

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Perfect place to walk to after a DSO show. Went for lunch after morning show. Had reservations although probably didn't need and was seated immediately. The service was great and fast. Introduced entire menu to us. The hush puppies were outstanding. The sauce they serve with was so good, I asked for some with my chicken. I would go back for this dish alone. Fried chicken is good. Green beans were okay. read more

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Was excited that they opened a location here in Michigan. Came in for lunch as I was in the area. The food in the location was alright. Bland hot honey, chicken wasn't crispy. Been to their original location in Cincinnati which I think was much better. Better taste and crisp read more

Everything came out fast and tasted absolutely amazing! Super flavorful and left full. Staff was very nice service was quick and a very nice atmosphere. Would come here again! read more

The Eagle - Fried Chicken BLT, Mac & Cheese, Spoonbread - Southern Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Quick find close to our hotel in heart of Detroit. So glad this meal was everything a very hungry gal needed! The chicken sandwich with and order of fries was handed over freshly made, hot! The piece of chicken was plump, juicy, crunchy and bursting with such seasoned flavor! I typically need more spread on a sandwich but ther was more than enough spicy mayo with the slaw that meshed well. The slaw wasn't no ordinary topping either.. spice no tang! Oh and those garlic herbed doused fries with aioli ... hand- dipping crazy delight! read more

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How many reviews will I end up giving this very Welcoming Restaurant..... We are beginning to know the staff. First A friend of ours is Moving and a few of us "ladies" wanted a " gonna miss You " dinner. Actually girls night out....Eagles was the ONLY Restaurant in Downtown Detroit that was willing to offer private seating and... ( this is HUGE) give individual checks. That worth 10 s alone. The way staff was Welcoming, Travis and personally steps in to let Yiu know You are important. Travis leads a Good Team....our group was kinda "askie" yet Shira our Waitress went past anything expected to make everyone feel special Because there were 11 of us she confirmed everyones order. The Bar tender the Staff that cleared the table did everything " just so" My only fear in posting this review is that everyone will go,and I won't be able to get back in... Oh the food Well see the photos You can't go wrong, GO read more

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Best chicken we've had in Metro Detroit, green beans had great flavor, grits were the best grits I've had in Michigan (we're southerners), the beverages were tasty. We will definitely be back! read more

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Great food, definitely a home-style restaurant with a great vibe. Servers around the bar were great and answered all the questions we had. Would definitely go back read more

We joined friends here based on their recommendation and their past experiences with the food, so expectations were definitely high. We arrived right at opening, which made it even more disappointing that none of the dishes were served hot. The fried chicken I ordered was noticeably soggy, while another order at the table came out perfectly crispy and fresh. Two people in our group ordered the shrimp & grits, and unfortunately the grits were overly thick to the point they could almost be cut with a knife. In addition, the service throughout the meal was extremely slow. Overall, the experience did not live up to the recommendation. read more

Very good with lots of flavor .. if you love flavor you will love this comfort food. Reasonable prices and savory. I'm a sit a the bar girl so great interaction with the bar tender so love the service from Govan.. Ambiance very nice booths and plenty of seats to enjoy the people watching on Woodward. read more

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The food was excellent. Think I had a new server. She was not familiar with the menu but very friendly overall great experience.

We were quickly seated and greeted which was wonderful for a busy Friday night. Our drinks were just okay -- we ordered a pitcher and when it arrived it didn't taste like much of a cocktail so we sent it back and just ordered cocktails. Our dinner was good. I especially enjoyed the burnt ends that came with a delicious ranch dipping sauce. And the spoon bread is a must to accompany the fried chicken with the hot honey sauce! read more

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Holy moly this food is incredible. We ordered 1/4 chicken-dark meat, spoon bread, collards, and shrimp and grits. Where do I start-the chicken was so well seasoned and when hot honey is added it is out of this world. The shrimp and grits were savory and spicy and a bite of collards cuts through the richness and adds freshness to the spread. The spoon bread was absolutely incredible as well. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We will absolutely be back. read more

The Eagle - Chicken Shrimp & Grits Spoonbread Collard Greens - Southern Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Stopped in here last night and had heard such great things about it. We had a reservation and were sat quickly. Unfortunately, our drinks took about 20 minutes (2 lemonades) to get to our table and our appetizers came out at different times. The hush puppies were fresh and hot. Once we got our entrees, one of the appetizers came out with it but majority of the food was cold. I got the chicken sandwich, which was probably the best meal out of everyone's. For the sides: -Mac and cheese lacked flavor -The biscuits were thick, which was nice -The fries were cold Our server was nice, which helped the other issues. Overall, it was an okay experience but I wasn't fairly impressed. read more

The Eagle - Southern Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Excellent service and delicious food. Located close to Little Caesars. Popular location!

The service was good but I can't say I loved the food. The place is conveniently located on Woodward so you can grab a bite to eat before you head out to any event going on downtown. They are a sister restaurant to Bakersfield's, which is located across the street just down one block. I inhaled my food only because I was starving. The chicken is chicken and the Mac and cheese is plain noodles with a cheese sauce spread ontop with some bread crumbs. I came here during happy hour. It was empty so I easily grabbed a seat at the bar. The bartender was attentive and helpful. It's a spacious place with plenty of seating and TVs to catch any game you'd like to watch. I paid my bill and left my drink on the counter. Would I come back? Nah! One star for the service and another one for the cleanliness of the restaurant. read more

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Amazing food, staff and service while the family was in for the Thanksgiving parade. We were a fivesome and always hesitant to bring young kids out with us but this place exceeded our expectations and even held on to a baby bottle that we left at our table. The food was so good and it came out really fast, I would highly recommend to anyone looking for comfort food while downtown Detroit. read more

I actually liked the food here. I recommend the chicken sandwich (the basic one not the one with bacon) but ask for a side of the sauce that comes on the other one. I also enjoyed the biscuits. Yummy! Don't recommend the cheese grits. They're not bad but don't taste like true southern grits. They have a bit of tangyness. I would go back. It was right across the street from my hotel AC. read more

Great service and tasty food. Wait staff and host were super friendly and attentive. The pimento burger and chicken clubs were terrific as were the grits and fries. Drinks were also top notch. read more

The Eagle Detroit located on Woodward Ave Downtown Detroit, MI Food: My group ordered two (2) chopped Cobb salads and the Spicy Chicken Dip. The dip was delicious, I wish they had larger portions nevertheless delicious! The Chopped Salad was delicious also full of all kinds of veggies and a great dressing. Service: Great service, friendly and accommodating. Ambiance: I loved the wooden accent throughout this establishment. Large bar area and plenty table seating. read more

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You expect the food not to be lukewarm if you're the only patrons! Manager didn't supply the happy hour menu and it was 3:45, happy hour starts at 4. Ambiance was cozy and walking distance from LCA read more

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Good food amazing drinks and cool staff, nice atmosphere and also good to look out the window and people watch

Stopped in however didn't have reservations. We were able to get a seat but they asked that we keep it short. We were willing to do so since there was reservations for the table in an hour. The wait staff was polite and helpful. The food was great. Not sure you can get bad food here. The spicy honey sauce was amazing. The Mac n cheese is creamy. It was all good. Not a huge place but felt like it was the perfect size. They do have a large bar as well. Great stop! Get reservations on the weekend. read more

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Was reached out by the restaurant after my first experience didn't go that well and they generously comped my friend's and I's meal! We ordered SO much: fried chicken BLT, fried chicken, southern chopped salad, spoonbread, collard greens, fries, and homemade biscuits. Our main favorites were the southern chopped salad, fried chicken BLT, and the biscuits. Never thought a salad would be so good but man, it was delicious and fresh! The fried chicken was crispy and so tender. And the jam paired with the biscuits? It was perfection! The service was amazing and I appreciated how they cared to ensure I had a great experience! read more

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I came here with a large group. There's no private area, but they were able to accommodate with a large table near the bar. The servers were attentive and handled us well. Blackberry lemonade - This is the non alcoholic version. It came garnished with a slice of lemon. It tasted like Minute Maid lemonade with their blackberry jam added. Pretty delicious! Spicy chicken dip - This came with tortilla chips which were oversalted. The chicken was pulled in chunky shreds which made it easy to scoop. There was a nice heat, although I am weenie when it comes to spice and so I suspect most people would find it very mild. The blue cheese was not very noticeable so don't let it scare you away if you tend to not be a fan of pungency. Pimento cheese plate -  This came with a whole sleeve of Ritz crackers. The pimento cheese is better than a standard dip from a grocery store, but it's more processed. The blackberry jam is the same one that comes with their biscuits, and is delicious on the crackers. I didn't try any of the pickles. Hush puppies - They come 6 to an order. They're fried to a nice crunch to the outside, and the inside is studded with pieces of vegetables inside. There's enough seasoning and moisture to not need the comeback sauce. Definitely a favorite! Fried chicken - I have had their fried chicken before in a previous visit and was underwhelmed as the chicken was soggy. This time was better, but the chicken wasn't fried to a hard crunch like you would find at a chain fried chicken place. The breading has a lighter touch and doesn't crisp up as much. The chicken inside is moist and tender with a brined flavor. Fried chicken BLT - They use boneless chicken breast, but in contrast to their bone in fried chicken, it was drier on the inside. The outside does have generous breading that was crunchy. The bacon in the sandwich was cut into pieces so it's evenly distributed with every bite and it was well rendered-no soggy bacon here! There's generous slices of tomato, and the avocado relish and spicy mayo serve to adhere the mixed greens to the bread of the sandwich. I did think it was on the salty side. White cheddar grits - These were smooth and creamy, with a rich cheesy flavor. The pickled peppers add a nice kick to cut the richness of the dairy. I would get this again. Shrimp and grits - The same white cheddar grits serve as the base of this dish, but it's topped with more items. There's a lot going on- the blackened shrimp compete with the andouille sausage and gravy. All of the components were delicious but it seems unbalanced since each component had a strong, heavy flavor. Mac and cheese - The cavatappi noodles are slightly past al dente, which are the perfect texture for the cheese sauce to cling on. I would get this again. It's creamy and so flavorful. Spoonbread - For the uninitiated, it has the same core ingredients as cornbread but in different proportions so that the final product has a soft, rather than crumbly, texture so that it's served and eaten with a spoon. This preparation is tender and finely textured without pieces of corn kernels. It's fairly sweet due to the maple butter. The inside is fluffy and there's a slight crust on the bottom from the cast iron which gives it a good textural variation. Coleslaw - Standard coleslaw with the usual ingredients. It's not very tart and slightly underdressed. The pungent cruciferous vegetable flavor really comes through. Succotash - A great rendition with an improvement - the addition of bacon. Everything was tender. No complaints here. Collards - Tender with small pieces of bacon. There is no hint of bitterness at all, and there were no stringy pieces. There is excellent flavor from the pork. This is one of the best collard greens I've ever had.  Sweet potato crock - Smooth and tender mashed sweet potato meets a top layer of mini marshmallows that's been torched. I couldn't detect the addition of any spices, which really puts the spotlight on the torched, crisp marshmallows on top. It's unfortunate that the fried chicken offerings are lacking, but the sides steal the show. I found myself eating a lot of the sides while ignoring the fried chicken and the fried chicken BLT. read more

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I'm a big fan of The Eagle, and this was my fourth time there - I've been twice at its flagship location in Cincinnati, and this was my second time at the Detroit location, although the first time was comped as an influencer. This time we were there for their "Days of Giving" promotion, which was also very generous of them. We had four of us and the restaurant let us order two "snacks" (appetizers) for the table, one entree each, and one side each. We ended up ordering four entrees and SIX sides, and I saw on the receipt later they had comped all of them, which was very nice. Drinks were at our cost. I tried the Bourbon Punch this time, instead of my usual Blackberry Lemonade, and it was huge and very good. We ordered the Pimento cheese plate to share and the hush puppies. The hush puppies were great; I'm not a big Pimento fan so I didn't try that, but I DID try the pickled green beans, which were interesting ... I like pickled foods in general. I had the 5-piece drumsticks ($12; reasonably priced) for my main course and ordered the mashed sweet potato. I love the mini marshmallows on top but I do find it odd that they put (cooked) peppers and other things in the marshmallow. We also split the spoonbread (delicious), biscuits with jam and honey butter (also tasty, but I recommend the Southerner in Saugatuck, on the west side of the state, for their honey butter biscuits), collard greens, mac and cheese, and a few other sides. The reason I am deducting one star is for the waitstaff - our waitress only had two tables, but the other one was apparently a large party (about 8 to 10 people), and I think she only checked on us like three times max. This left us waiting on water/soda refills; I drink a good amount of water and my fiance had to share some of his water with me at one point, since we were still waiting. She did apologize for the wait but only near the end of the meal. That being said, the Eagle's chicken is phenomenal, so I will definitely be back at some point. It's only like a 5- to 10-minute walk from Little Caesars Arena, too, if you are attending a show there. We found street parking this time and it was only about $2 for two hours, also - it's on the North side of the building, off of Woodward. read more

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Went on Saturday night around 6. No games going on. Sat right down and table had both chicken sandwiches and shrimp and grits. All were very good. Sides of Mac n cheese , green beans and sweet bread were ok nothing great. Service was good and food came out fast. We will be back read more

We stumbled upon The Eagle because we were fleeing downtown Detroit due to a concert at Ford Field. I really didn't want more fried food but the kids were getting restless. We walked in without a reservation and thank goodness they had seating for us. Menu was based around fried chicken with many great sides. We ordered a half bird with collards, sweet potatoes, hush puppies and shrimp & grits. A few bourbon cocktails to start and we were ready to dig in. Our kids loved the puppies, grits and chicken. We all enjoyed the chicken and I really loved the collard greens. The sweet potatoes with the caramelized marshmallows was like a dessert. The chicken was so moist with a light flavourful breading and the hot honey added additional complexity to the chicken. Food was fantastic, service from Tristen was amazing - only downside was the music was a bit loud. But then again it was an upscale bar geared towards a different crowd maybe without kids. A must try if you love fried chicken and southern sides. read more

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The Eagle. To start this review of this pure, elegant and masterpiece-deserved establishment, we have to direct the downright awful hypocritical Karens and "Michaels". You foos. That's why you don't stay in them streets too long so you don't inhale what the streets are smoking because apparently they be messing you up in the head. Our waiter, the sweetheart she is, was one of the most kind and loving waiters I have ever experienced. She really added to the vibe of Southern antics and culture. AND THE FOOD. After not eating for 8 hours and stopping here was an experience. The chicken, the lemonade, the HOT HONEY, even the pickles were perfect. AND PLEASE BUY THE HUSH PUPPIES. Our whole party tried these first and it all brought us to tears. Please go even if you have plans to enter an establishment such as HopCat or McDonalds. You are disgusting. The Eagle truly exemplifies what built our country and really what we as Americans are built on diversity and the greatest food known to man. read more

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Great food and service. I recommend the chicken and kale salad. Delicious. I will be returning.

I was not impressed with the food, but it's suitable as a fancier dining option off Woodward Avenue. I ordered chicken, mashed potatoes, fries, hush puppies, biscuits, and grilled cheese. A lot of the food wasn't consumed and ended up being thrown out. When I tried the chicken, I was thinking there were a dozen other places with better and crispier chicken at half the price. My friend thought the chicken was too tough and the biscuits were too hard. The best dishes were the grilled chicken and the jam that comes with the biscuits. Nothing else stood out for me. The service seemed friendly. They forgot a drink with my order, and when I returned about ten minutes later, I was given a refund for the drink. read more