Love this place!! Visited on a weekday for lunch and were able to get seated right away. (Also lots of parking because it's at a mall). The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is casual but super comfortable with a lot of natural light inside. We ordered a blackberry lemonade which was pretty good, not super strong blackberry flavor. The grilled cheese is amazing--such a great combination of sweet and savory and super cheesy. The dipping jam is the best part! The Mac and cheese is one of the best I've ever had. It's crunchy and has a good deep flavor. The chicken was pretty good--nothing crazy, but I expected it to be crispier. Collard greens were a good side to balance it a very carb-heavy meal. Prices are pretty reasonable. Overall had a great experience--will definitely be back for the Mac and grilled cheese! read more

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We had a reservation for 31. We had one waiter...was concerned however he knocked it out of the park!! He didn't fumbled a thing...one of the best I've seen in a long time! Kudos to him. I wish I remembered his name. Awesome food as well! Some of the best fried chicken I've ever eaten! Burnt ends- amazing! Hush puppies- crunchy and tasty Mashed potatoes- delicious We will be back next time in town Off street parking available. read more

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Came for dinner at 5p on a Wednesday. Overall, we were pretty disappointed. Despite all of the outdoor tables being vacant, the host asked if we could sit next to another couple. I guess she could tell we were confused, because she then offered to clean and seat us at another table. We ordered a jalapeño margarita, buffalo chicken dip, hush puppies and chicken sandwich. We asked about the happy hour beer and our waitress said they were out of it. (Kinda surprised she didn't offer another suggestion). The marg was $12 and wasn't very tasty. The Buffalo chicken dip and hush puppies were both extremely spicy. My partner and I both enjoy spicy foods, but gosh I had to guzzle down water after every bite. The chicken sandwich was tasty, I enjoyed the coleslaw on it. Was really hoping to love this place :( read more

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Gave it another try. The Eagle and everything was absolutely delicious. The kale salad was fresh, perfectly balanced, and flavorful--not boring at all. The nachos with pulled pork were loaded, savory, and packed with smoky goodness in every bite. And the burnt ends mac and cheese bowl was the star--rich, creamy, and full of tender, flavorful meat that melted in your mouth. Comfort food done right. Its been 7 years from my first review. The service was still mediocre either. They're under staff or they underestimated people coming in on Saturday 3 o'clock. read more

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Good food. Great service. Had the hushpuppies and shrimp and grits. Both were fantastic read more

The Eagle Louisville - Shrimp and grits, spoon bread, hushpuppies, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Mid-day on Sunday we had some time to kill before our flight home to Vegas, so I searched the inter-web for a "local's lunch spot with exceptional southern comfort food near Louisville airport" and found The Eagle. We arrived around 2pm, there were a few parties ahead of us, which is a good indicator for great cuisine, considering it was after the typical lunch rush and there are numerous dining options on the block. We waited roughly 20 minutes for a table. Despite the busy dining room, our server was phenomenal - welcoming, knowledgeable, and attentive - her recommendations were excellent. First, the apricot martini is delightful, it was so good my sister and I ordered a second round. My daughter got the bourbon punch, which was huge and refreshing, then she ordered the apricot martini after tasting mine. Divine. The three of us shared an order of biscuits and they were the closest to my great grandmother's homemade biscuits I've ever had. My sister said they were the best she'd ever tasted (that's saying a lot since our great grandmother grew up in the early 1900s on the Oklahoma prairie making biscuits from scratch with buttermilk and lard, "the right way"). The accompanying preserves were delicious, not a morsel was left. As for the mains, we shared the mac & cheese as a side, 1/4 fried chicken, fried chicken sandwich, and fried chicken BLT. They were all fantastic. If I were forced to choose only one, I'd get the BLT - that rustic Italian bread, avocado relish, and jalapeño honey mayo atop their fried chicken are perfection. And, their mac & cheese is out of this world, just a hint of spice... I could eat it daily, I'd be fat but oooh soooo happy! We also sampled their spoon bread which was melty maple-butter cornbread skillet yumminess. By the time we got to it, we could barely eat any more. We still managed to put a respectable dent in it because "dessert stomach" is a real thing hehehe If I lived nearby, The Eagle would be a regular spot. Shout out to Naile for her superb service (remember to trust your servers). Highly recommend! read more

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As usual, we were debating over what to have for dinner and photos of the fried chicken solidified that this was the place to be. We probably should have made reservations, but appreciated the open seating at the bar. My hubby and I both got the quarter white fried chicken. He got the fries and I got the collard greens and coleslaw. The chicken was so juicy and tender. The seasoning was really good with a little bit of spicy. At first I was worried that I was gonna need some hot sauce, but it was just right. What took it over the top is the hot honey sauce that comes in the little syrup jar. I actually asked if they sold this in bottles for me to purchase. He let me know that they did not, but he put some in a to go container for me to have with the rest of my chicken. I have so many ideas of all the things that I could have with this sauce! read more

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The fried chicken and spoonbread are not to be missed! We were on a food/walking tour and this was one of the stops. Our food and drink had been preordered by the tour group. The staff that took care of us were great! My husband loves fried chicken and he really liked theirs. This was our first time having spoonbread and we are big fans! I'd go back! read more

The Eagle Louisville - Fried Chicken and Spoonbread - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We came here on a Thursday night for dinner. The waiter was nice and checked on us frequently. The bbq burnt ends were tragic. They were hard and overcooked, which is not how they're supposed to be so I feel sorry for the people that haven't tried Kansas City bbq burnt ends because Kansas City knows how it's supposed to go. Burnt ends are supposed to be tender and fall apart, not hard cooked like chicken nuggets. It was very disappointing. I don't recommend you order the burnt ends. The fried chicken is probably the best thing on the menu. It was well seasoned, well cooked, and served at the perfect temperature. The Mac n cheese was okay. I think it needed more seasoning or a different combination of seasoning and maybe a different milk used to cook it. The collard greens were great. I loved the vinegar but the portion was a lot smaller than she said it would be for the full table. read more

The Eagle Louisville - Fried chicken, Mac n cheese, collard greens - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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I really like the eagle. I tend to order their chicken cutlets since I'm not a fan of bone in chicken. Everything I've had from here is delicious. Their greens are nice and vinegary which is a big plus to me. Chicken has never been dry and the breading is always crunchy. The cutlet is presliced as well. Which is nice, especially if you order carry out. I could bring it to a park to eat and not worry about making a mess trying to cut a chicken breast with plastic cutlery. read more

The food was great but service, especially from the manager was very rude. My boyfriend and I ordered food to go, we picked it up and unfortunately didn't look in the bag to make sure we had everything (I know we should've done this but u expect everything to be there from such a well known good restaurant) when we got home I realized we were missing his whole meal. We called them and they handed the phone to the manager and they said to come back to get the rest of the food. When my boyfriend arrived there the manager was very rude, didn't catch a name but she was female. She claimed we were lying and said they usually don't forget things. Unfortunate that this happened because the food was great but won't be coming back read more

While visiting Louisville, I was looking for something local with authentic Southern flavor, and after some research I decided to try The Eagle. It's a very casual spot--more like a bar--but it's well-known for its fried chicken, and it definitely lives up to the reputation. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, crispy, and incredibly juicy. The mac & cheese was creamy with a rich, noticeable cheese flavor. The hush puppies were moist and delicious, and the honey spoon bread is something people talk about for a reason--absolutely a must-try for any visitor. The service and ambiance were great as well. Staff were attentive, and the environment felt relaxed and comfortable. They also have TVs with closed captioning for watching sports, along with a wide variety of drinks and craft beers. If you're visiting Louisville and looking for comforting Southern food, The Eagle is definitely a place you need to check out. read more

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My previous review was 6 years ago. It's rare to find a restaurant so consistent that 6 years later, it's still amongst the best mac n cheese in the city, and the chicken has been consistently good across dozens of visits. We recommend this location to all our visiting friends, strangers, and family every time they visit Louisville! @Eaglelouisville, just keep doing what you're doing! read more

Really good food here. We were headed up to Louisville on Valentine's Day for a concert and placed an online takeout order for pickup. It was ready right on the time we set and it was still hot when we tore into it. We both ordered the burnt ends Mac n cheese and it is fantastic, also a great leftover for the next day. The collard greens are also super flavorful and made just how they should be made. The herb aoli fries are super flavorful and hard to stop eating. Great spot! read more

Wish I took a pic before we chowed down. Every bite that we sampled was simple perfection. Everything was delicious. Especially the burnt ends and chicken. My family and I split the apps, sides and a whole chicken. The mashed potato and Mac and cheese were delightful. Definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a fun trendy spot for some delicious southern food. Thanks Eagle! read more

The Eagle Louisville - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Food was great! However, service sucked! NOBODY seemed like they wanted to work. After waiting for about 20 minutes, somebody who seemed to be the manager asked me if I had been helped. When I said no he looked at me like I had a third eye in my forehead! Granted, it was late at night and that may have played into the blatant collective lazyness. I have some advice for management: if you are going to be open late, but offer piss poor service, you are better off closing early. I made sure to let the restaurant know my displeasure by tipping exactly $3, which is a 10% tip, ie, a generous tip considering the mediocre service provided. One thing is clear for me: this was my first time there, and also my last. I will not be back! read more

Chicken cutlet on the chopped salad with a little hot honey- delicious! Friendly staff. Building was once a post office and the post boxes are still in the wall. read more

We were visiting during LDW, and we were in search of some fried chicken. We stumbled across The Eagle, and they had outdoor seating, which was necessary since we traveled with our dogs. There was a 10-15 wait, which was totally fine, and we were very grateful they had the outdoor seating somewhat covered. It was a late lunch, so we ordered small just to have something to nibble on before our early dinner reservation elsewhere. The 5 piece Drumsticks were perfection, crispy skin and tender meat. I liked the spicy hot honey that came with it. The Spoonbread and Fries were great, too. Service was friendly and as attentive as she could be- I felt bad she seemed to be waiting the tables alone, and no one to help clean up the tables? read more

Absolutely Great Food and Great Service, juiciest and most tender chicken Ive had in my life, the hot honey that came with my drumsticks were such a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, the lemonade was a tart yet sweet blend, the hush puppies are to die for, the place gives off a warm and cozy or energetic and spiritual vibe (depending on what time you come and on what day). Final critique the manager was a very kind man with a genuine interest in his customers well being at his place of establishment. read more

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Fantastic food and fantastic services! Our server Faith was so sweet! I'll definitely be back!

We love the food here, but every single time we come to pick up carry‑out, we end up standing at the front of the restaurant for 15-20 minutes with no staff anywhere in sight. The front is just completely unattended. After waiting, we've even walked up to the bar to try to get someone's attention, and the bartender will still ignore us instead of checking on the order. This isn't a one‑off -- it's happened every visit. And we tip 25% on carry‑out, which makes it even more frustrating that no one seems to be monitoring the front or taking responsibility for guests walking in. If someone came in wanting a table, needed to pick up a lost item or just had a question, they would be standing there just as long with no acknowledgment. On top of that, the carry‑out orders are often wrong or the quality is off. When picking up food turns into a half‑hour ordeal every single time, it becomes a real deterrent from coming back, even though the food itself can be great. At this point, it feels like a management issue more than a busy‑restaurant issue. No one expects picture perfect service on a carry-out order, but it's just a real indicator of how the restaurant is run. read more

Got the fried chicken BLT it was fantastic. The Mac and cheese side was a great portion and hit the spot. Helped down with a Zombie Dust pale ale for a well balanced meal. Would go back for some more. My buddies liked the chicken drumsticks read more

I was really impressed with the fried chicken BLT on crusty Italian bread with lots of additional add-ins. The fries were delicious, as was the aioli and ranch. Thank you to our server for recommending the hush puppies. The biscuits were great too with butter and jam (3 to an order). read more

Delicious did not disappoint I had the fried chicken collard greens and macaroni and cheese, but I was surprised they don't like dinner, but even though they didn't have dessert it was still delicious places clean the service is good and they won't disappoint. Try it be the restaurant of your choice cause I'm going today read more

The good: The chicken and coleslaw were great. The coleslaw actually fantastic. My husband enjoyed his Mac and cheese. The bad: The restaurant was filled with dirty, non bussed tables. They were that way our entire visit. Biscuits came out halfway through meal , not with the meal, and I left them after one bite. Not good- perhaps undercooked? Goopy in center. Hopefully this was just a one off as the reviews looked great. read more

Went to the Eagle Saturday morning to pregame. Had cocktails, including a peach jalapeño margarita for my wife, which she loved. Tried the burnt ends and jalapeño hush puppies as appetizers, fantastic as well. Followed up with the pimento bacon cheeseburger for myself and shrimp and grits for her, all were great. Our server Morgan did a great job as well as the rest of the staff. Definitely recommend for a weekend starter meal and cocktails. read more

Service was fantastic...had reservations so no waiting and was greeted with a smile and welcoming words, dare I say a warm greeting... the ambience is always inviting and homie, love the set up and the lighting is perfect. If you look at the picture, the food taste better than it looks and it looks pretty damn good... What's not pictured is mac & cheese and the best burnt ends you will ever have. We have been several times to both locations and enjoy it every time, hopefully you will get the opportunity to sample what they have to offer in the near future. read more

The Eagle Louisville - Chicken BLT, collards and Hush Puppies...plus maple old fashioned to wash it down - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Went here with some friends while in town. Place had the football games on during Saturday night which was nice. Staff was amazingly attentive and super nice. We were in town for my bachelor party so the manager/host threw in a free app for the table which was greatly appreciated. The food was amazing. The chicken was crispy and had just enough zest. The mac and cheese with garlic breadcrumbs was creamy and herby, everything that you'd want! Will definitely be back! read more

The Eagle Louisville - Half chicken, pan bread, biscuits, Mac and cheese, fries - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Traveling and this came up on search. Building was cool and nice ambiance. Kids had chicken strips and fries. Good. French fries were very good. Had shrimp and grits-too spicy for me but daughter loves them. Had fried chicken. It was good more like broasted than fried but very good. read more

Still 5 stars Price and quality are unbeatable Must get - fried chicken - spoon bread - grilled cheese - all the drinks Good - Mac and cheese - fries - succotash - cole slaw read more

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Chicken wasn't hot - probably was kept warm instead of freshly fried :( lacked crunch, but it did taste pretty good though. High floor re. execution for every dish, everything was great. Would come back again! First time trying spoon bread, think I came to the right place! read more

The Eagle Louisville - Southern Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

10/10 experience all around! The food was all amazing and the service was quick and friendly. I honestly don't have any negative thing to say about any of the food we had because you can't go wrong with anything you order here. One thing that I would like to change is how loud the music can get. This might be because I get overstimulated easily, but we noticed the music gradually got louder the longer we stayed and couldn't really hear each other when talking. This is definitely a cute date spot where you could share a bunch of sides and still be full. I would 100% come back next time I'm in town. read more

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Food is amazing here. A must try. The perfect blend of southern food on the menu. I'd put this in my top 3 restaurants in Louisville for sure. read more

Still absolutely amazing! Friend chicken is to die for as well as their pulled pork. The meat is melt in your mouth. The sides are fantastic as well. I highly recommend the collard greens and the mashed potatoes. read more

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We were looking for some good chicken after an airport pick-up, and The Eagle did not disappoint! Our server was efficient and friendly. The buffalo chicken dip was a highlight, but the collard greens were INCREDIBLE. We'll definitely go back next time we're in town. read more

Got take-out from here a while back, and honestly? The south does fried chicken different. Even packaged in a takeout box, the chicken is superior and delicious. We got chicken biscuit sandwiches and sides of hush puppies. That's the best combination you can get for a meal here -- and I still think of this meal a lot nowadays. I hope to come back here to dine in some day! read more

This was a great recommendation from our Airbnb host. Great welcoming service, quiet atmosphere with indoor/outdoor/ huge bar seating. The food guys AMAZING. Their fried chicken is to die for. No joke a must try. Everything was absolutely perfect. read more

For the prices they charge, the food needs to be spot on. I'm sorry but charging someone $6 for basic fries is not right - those should accompany your $16 chicken sandwich (which was inedible btw). The chicken had gristle and was stringy. Doubt I'll be back. read more

We went to The Eagle for my mom's birthday dinner. I arrived 30 minutes earlier and the hostess still seated me. The restaurant is split into two levels the lower floors which is a mixture of tables, high tops and booths, we were put at a table. My server Quintez took my drink orders while I waited for the rest of my party to arrive. Once they arrived I ordered a hand chicken and got the greens and biscuits as my sides. The chicken was seasoned to perfection and didn't need the hot honey butter provided. The biscuits were fluffy, and the greens were almost as good as my mom's (she might read this)! The server was great with answering our questions despite how difficult my family was making it. Everyone finished their food except me. I had to take home my leftovers. read more

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Great food and great staff! Hostess was very welcoming as soon as we walked in and gave us a little overview of the menu while walking us to our seat. Our waitress was wonderful as well, fully explained the menu, asked about food allergies, and checked on us frequently! Food did not disappoint! We loved the hush puppies, they had good flavor and were crispy, and chicken, we got a 1/2 chicken which was plenty for two us with all the sides. Huge variety of seating areas, including space for small parties and outdoor seating and bar which would be perfect in the summer! read more

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