Chicken place has more than chicken,we tried the chicken that has been continually planted up since mid 40's in Ireland (we had green glasses and green . placemats). Also had a ham sandwich which was extremely over priced with no side. 14! An interesting side was a broccoli pasta salad with onions and graped and no broccoli. Fries are limp and greasy. Kitchen is slow, it was busy on Saturday dinner,but an hour and a half is long. Food was hot. Worth a visit. read more

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Ice cold beer (great selections, by the way, Harp, Guinness and the macros) and deep fryer hot chicken. Great service and ambiance. Seats 54 people; oh, good bourbon selections too. German fries for the win. Non smoking; takes credit cards. read more

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This place is exactly as you'd imagine. The menu has a variety of chicken dishes with sides, appetites, and salads. There was a limited selection of beers and had liquors at the bar. The food was delicious! The food is also made to order so it's hot and fresh but takes a moment to come out. But again, it was hot and fresh! The service was great! I went with a big group of 10 people but the staff kept checking on our drinks and brought us anything we need. This place has three different doors you can enter through in front, out back, or on the side. A cute local favorite worth checking out! read more

The best fried chicken anywhere, hands down! The chicken is not only very crispy, but is moist all the way through, which is impressive. The wait staff is no nonsense but pleasant (love it). The ambiance is cozy and inviting. I'd recommend the sides of German Fires and Sweet & Sour Cole slaw. We've compared many others to Chicken Place and none come close. read more

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Chicken So, coworker tells me that there is this chicken place over in Ireland, IN that is imaginatively named "the chicken place" and they have the best fried chicken. I haven't had good fried chicken in an eon so we headed over. Mid-week the place was not too crowded and we had our choice between table seating or the bar. We chose the table and the extremely friendly waitress got us going with drinks. There are a lot of beers available by the schooner - which is just this big-ass goblet. Mixed drinks were on a much smaller scale. The menu is pretty basic: you pick what chicken you like- you can save time and just get a 1/2, 1/4 and whole bird, or order the particular pieces you like a la carte. Pick two sides and off you go to fried chicken heaven. Food takes a little time to prepare which tells me that they make it to order - perfect. Result: some damn fine crunchy fried chicken that had a great texture and was not too greasy. Overall a fine meal. Green bean side were fine enough and a side salad rounded out the meal. Apparently the place has been around forever and that is reflected in the yummy chicken. I would hit it again if in the area. Parking out front. read more

The fried chicken was swimming in the oil on the bottom of our plates. My husband's French fries were limp like a noodle would be. Soggy with oil. The German fries were delicious. Had heard so many recommendations for this restaurant. So dissatisfied. Will not return. read more

First of all any place that has been around since 1948 is obviously doing something right. Being a chicken fan I've been trying to come to this place for years, but it was never the right timing as they open at 4 o'clock and I'm usually here earlier in the day. But tonight a very wonderful customer of ours made it possible for us all to meet for dinner, and so we did. We all ordered the chicken except for one of us ordered the chicken livers as he is a regular and likes delivers there. I ordered half a chicken the dark meat as I'm a dark meat fan and the German potato salad. The chicken was memorable and I will definitely try to make it back here the gym and potato salad was heaven, and by the way I also ordered the coleslaw which was so unique and wonderful I am asking for the recipe the next time I'm there. I wish I asked her server's name she was wonderful and couldn't have been more accommodating by the way make sure you ask for the bread if not extra because it's so darn good. read more

Fried chicken is on point, tender and juicy inside while incredibly crispy outside. The service is also the top notch, our waitress Amanda was so attentive and considerate, a very happy experience. Highly recommended! read more

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I watched the CHICKEN PLACE when I was in high school! My cousin and I both did. You never tire of the smell of good chicken! They just have fantastic fried chicken and you must try it if you're ever in Ireland, Indiana. read more

Looking for a place after playing a round at Sultan's Run?! This is it! The chicken is literally dripping with juices and the baked potato was cooked to perfection. Service was quick and friendly. Don't miss out on the sweet tea! The chicken strips are also huge and the German Potatoes are to die for! This place is a much visit. Tell Chris the cook/owner that DA & his buddy Cliff sent you, he will make sure you're dinner is perfect! read more

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Returned hoping things had changed. We sat in the bar. It was early with only a few tables seated in the place. Sever was quick & attentive to get our drink & food order. Drinks came. Then the server's reservation was about to be seated --know because bartender & server discussed at length. That is when our service stopped. The place is so focused on reservation - we have had this problem in the past here- they forget about the rest of the place. After sitting at length, I went to the bar for another drink. Bartender focused on conversation with co-worker. Gave him my drink order never got the drink. I left. Will not give the place another chance. Stays in business out of habit. read more

If you count calories then please stop reading this or if you occasionally throw caution to the wind and to your arteries then continue. The Chicken Place is fried food heaven. They prepare each entree to order and it shows. Started with two appetizers 1) fried chicken livers, something that I hated has a child but later developed a taste for. These are to put simply the best I've ever had. 2) Fried mushrooms were also a homerun. Somehow I had room for a 1/4 of a fried chicken, you have a choice of white or dark meat. Oh did I mention the cold draft beer that can be had in schooners 1 Guiness and 1 Bass Ale. All of this for just $30 This resturant is a tradition in the community and we were well taken care of by the friendly staff. read more

We went here in anticipation of good chicken after reading reviews. The place is ran down, there was one waitress to approx 40 people in the family eating area, we waited 20 min for the bill. The chicken had no seasoning and little taste. It was a lot of grease and vinegar in the additional sides. I will not be returning. It was over priced and Kentucky fried chicken tastes better which is wrong. Way to greasy fries were in a puddle of grease and burnt. read more

The chicken is so good! So perfectly crispy and juicy! Yum! The buffalo chicken is great too, and the sauce is perfectly hot(be prepared to ask for milk if you aren't the biggest fan of spicy food). The German potatoes are so yummy and authentic too. Service is always good here as well! read more

I am a lover of chicken and in Dubois CoUnty this is the place to go for AWESOME chicken,German fries, slaw, and a good cold drink. Very crowded dinner time with some wait but well worth it. read more

There was one waitress and one bartender. The waitress was an older lady who was working her tail off. The bartender was a much younger guy who stood behind the bar and watched TV. The place was packed so the waitress was running all over the place trying to get everyone served while the bartender stood behind the bar and did nothing. I've never seen someone be as worthless as this guy. I really felt bad for the older lady who was working so hard. I waited 18 minutes just to get a menu. She couldn't get to me any faster because she was so busy, and he couldn't be bothered to help her because he was too busy drinking coke and watching TV. There were four people at the bar so apparently he thought he was busy too. The food was average. Even if the service was amazing, I wouldn't come back. The fried chicken was bland and kinda greasy. The German potatoes were slightly burnt and bland. If you're going to be called The Chicken Place, you better have good chicken. This was not good chicken. Price was acceptable. It cost what I expected for what I ordered. Decor is run down with a hole in the wall kinda vibe. Kinda what you'd expect from a small town joint. I just can't get over how worthless the bartender was, and how mediocre the chicken was. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

The food tasted like nothing, the bathroom is so cramped and small and there isnt even a lock. There were flies too. Overall the only thing I liked was the cheese balls and the drink. read more

So, here's a perfect summer day: Early morning rise and drive to Holiday World. Rides in the morning, water park from 11-5 with multiple trips around the lazy river. After drying off and getting the water out of your ears, heading to Ireland, Indiana to dine at the Chicken place. Ordering a 1/2 chicken, german potato salad, and a schooner of beer. The fried chicken is expertly cooked and flavorful from (I think) being brined. It's so juicy that my breast piece, one of two, had a puddle forming underneath after one bite. I saw this place on roadfood and a couple other places, but definitely a required stop if rolling through S. Indiana. read more

Every year, my family spends Thanksgiving in Jasper, IN -- and one of the things that makes the trip even more special is an early dinner at the Chicken Place! We like to get there right when it opens at 3:30pm and spend an hour+ enjoying quite possibly the best fried chicken I've ever had. The chicken is unbelievably moist, crisp and flavorful. I'll get a 1/2 chicken order blended with a breast, wing, drum and thigh. Comes with 2 sides (love the German potato salad and real potato French fries) all for under $14. I can't eat it all...but order extra to bring home 'cause I only get this little piece of heaven-on-a-bone once a year! They also serve ice cold beer in a glass the size of a fish bowl. Call it a "schooner". 20oz. The black and tan (Guinness 'n Bass) in particular pairs well with anything served here :-) Great place to bring the kids! read more

I've been to the Chicken Place before but I didn't have nearly the experience as the previous reviewers, however my experience was probably harshly skewed by the fact that we had to wait nearly an hour for our food!! Pretty sure they had to go slaughter and dress the chicken out back prior to frying it! Not only that, but the waitress didn't come to us to address the lengthy wait in any way, shape or form. She just ignored us for an hour until the food came out and then said "sorry for the wait" like it was no big deal. By the time we got our food we were so annoyed that I don't even remember how it tasted. I'm sure the chicken is fantastic but I really have no recollection!! I will make it a point to bookmark the place so that I'll remember to try it again the next time I'm craving fried chicken, which isn't too often since it's on every wedding/wake/fair menu in the area. I'll be back Chicken Place, I'll be back! read more

The service was AMAZING! I forget our waitress' name, but she was so kind and had an amazing demeanor in all. The food was very delicious. The bread was the BEST bread I've ever taken The fried chicken definitely VERY good. The fries were great. I didn't eat any of the slaw and German potatoes, but my family said it was amazing! They definitely deserve 5 stars! read more

Who knew I had to come to Ireland, Indiana to enjoy the best fried chicken! Small and cozy, good ole boys kinda place. Crispy fried chicken at its best, German potatoes, good drink, good help- we had the owners Mom as our waitress. She was a hoot! Have us the history of the place and made us feel real welcome. A must go when in the area. read more

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As so many say, I reckon it's the best fried chicken I've ever had. Great German potato salad to complement it. Friendly and efficient service. A special place that is worth a trip. read more

Chicken Place - Chicken, German potato salad, beer. Perfect. - Salad Near Me - Ireland, Indiana

We used to eat at the Chicken Place on a weekly basis but now only once or twice a year. The food is good but the service has gotten terrible. The wait staff has become very grumpy and slow. If you're patient and are willing to tolerate poor service, the food is good. read more

Soo good - the best fried chicken I've ever had. Their slaw is also amazing. We moved to Florida and still make sure we have dinner here whenever we visit. read more

Best fried chicken and bread anywhere, ever! Excellent non-frozen french fries, excellent German fries (sliced potatoes with fried onions). Steaks are also said to be very good, but I get there seldom enough that I must order fried chicken. One can order exactly the pieces one wants. Fishbowls of beer are very popular - large heavy glass fishbowls on stems hold about 2 bottles of beer, but comes with draft beer. Large tavern room with tables and good service, rear family room restauarant and side room for additional seating and large parties. Reservations, sometimes, only for private large parties such as a business Christmas dinner. This restaurant was Leinenbach's for a very long time, 30 to 50 years, and was so excellent that the wait was always 30 minutes to over an hour on Friday and Saturday nights - quite well worth the wait. The food was so well-known that people calling to get the phone number could get to the operator and ask for "The Chicken Place in Ireland". Long ago the chickens were actually raised by the owners and the fried chicken was larger, juicier and more tender than anyplace else anywhere. The "crust" on the chicken is SO flaky, flavorful and crispy. When the owners finally retired the restaurant was purchased by a woman who had been a waitress/cook for 25 years or so, and the food quality remained the same. The only change made was to the name, from Leinenbach's to The Chicken Place. read more

Reviewer Eric P is right on the money. That's the perfect day. Actually any day that ends at the Chicken Place is a perfect day. I'm a Southerner by birth so I take my Fried Chicken seriously, and so does this place. It's always crowded so try to get here early. And expect a bit of a wait because they fry their chicken the correct way (in an iron skillet rather than a deep fryer). As Alton Brown says your patience will be rewarded because the chicken is moist, flavorful, and crispy in all the right places. You'll chortle the next time you pass by a KFC. The ambience is homey. Meals are accompanied with tasty local bread. And you can order your chicken a multitude of ways white, 1/2 dark etc. Even a la carte. I love an appendage meal (legs and wings). Livers and gizzards are even available if that's your thing. 5 clucks for the Chicken Place. read more

We like this place but the food has been inconsistent. Most of the time, we get crispy chicken and sometimes it was greasy. We like the atmosphere though - very warm and friendly. read more

My 80+ year old mother and her friend were there a few weeks ago on a Saturday night and were disappointed. The chicken was very hard but the inside of one leg was undone. I didn't know that was possible. The german potato salad was soggy and lacking any flavor. The only thing they could eat was the salad. They covered their plates with their napkin, paid the bill and left. A waste of money for two senior citizens. read more

Awesome food and service at this classic small town place. Well worth it even if you have to wait. Chicken is the bomb.

Actually, the quality has dropped quite a bit, but still not like most of the restaurants in Southern Indiana - using "straight out of the bag" ingredients. Prices have almost doubled over the past few years, staff and owners aren't very friendly - you could say "grumpy". This has been a favorite place to eat for many years - but the recession and bad customer service skills of today have taken their toll. read more

Had not been here for about 20 years. The chicken was very good and may be the best in southern Indiana. The German fries were fantastic as was the home made bread and what looked like and tasted like home canned green beans. What wasn't so great was the booth seats which needed new springs twenty years ago. Be prepared for an all evening dining event. The kitchen is very slow and 2 out of 3 wait staff seriously need a course on how to do the job. I felt sorry for the retirement age waitress that was trying to keep it all going. read more

3 stars as a local family-owned restaurant, would be higher if the chicken we had wasn't so disappointing. As other reviews have said, for the place being such a hole in the wall I would have expected to not have to wait 30 minutes before ordering my food. Walked in (just me and hubby) and were not greeted, so we sat down at the table by the door that was empty. Got there early in the evening so it was not during a rush but they must've been anticipating being slower than that. . . understaffed? Ordered and I totally understand as I'm a longtime restaurant employee that sometimes things happen. Got fried chicken and it was edible enough though too dry and was overcooked. I ordered the dark meat because I like my chicken nice and juicy inside crunchy skin; sadly, this was not the case with mine. As other Yelpers mentioned, the pace of my meal flow was seriously too long of a wait, though I enjoyed my salad before my meal and I liked the ranch. I like Grandy's fried chicken a whole lot better and I don't have to wait that long. German fries, however, were oh-so-yum! The underdog reigned supreme! Could've had a whole plate of German fries only and been satisfied. Hot wings were okay and average, nothing spectacular and I think there may be a place or 2 just down the road with way better wings. I may not return again but, if I do, now I know what to expect. read more

This is the best fried chicken in southern Indiana. They also have the coldest beer in this part of the state.