Describing this as a place for comfort food sets expectations perfectly for this restaurant on the…read moreoutskirts of Shelbyville. It is a simple, hometown Midwestern style spot that reminds me of the places I used to go with my parents in the 60s and 70s. The diminutive, squared-off standalone facade centered in a small parking lot exudes that homey vibe. And the interior is exactly what you'd expect based on the exterior. The simple but well-kept tables and booths are typical of Mid-American diners. It was our daughter's birthday and comfort food was what she wanted. There were five of us (four adults and one child) so we called ahead. They were gracious enough under the circumstances to set aside a larger 6-person corner table for us to allow us to be seated right away despite it being a relatively busy Friday evening at 6 PM. Our server, Wendi, did a great job taking care of us. She was prompt and attentive without being intrusive. The menu was chicken-centric as the restaurant name clearly implies. One intriguing side item that seemed to be a signature for them were the fried biscuits. They were essentially fried pieces of dough sprinkled with powdered sugar with apple butter spread that we used as a dip. They were memorable and made nice starters. All of our mains were, of course, chicken dinners. Dark and white meat ensembles were both available. There was a nice variety of sides and our party opted for various combos that included onion rings, green beans, cottage cheese, baked potato and mashed potatoes. And of course, American-style dinner rolls accompanied each meal. It was all very tasty. I'll also note that their coffee was reasonably good. My wife, our 4-yr-old granddaughter and I were able to split one three-piece dinner making this a fabulous value. The total bill with food, drinks, tax and tip was $85. At just over $21 per adult, it was a good value by today's standards. I'll gladly give this place five stars. They're unpretentious, deliver exactly what you're led to expect, and they pull it off very well. We'll go back if we have the chance.

On our way back from Indy I asked my wife to find a restaurant in Shelbyville for lunch on Sunday…read more She said "Ok, I found the Chicken Inn". You had me at chicken. We pulled in around 11:30 am and the place was already filling up. I grew up in Indiana and this place just screams Indian chicken decor. My wife and I are in our later 50s and we were the youngest couple in the joint. Service? Wow, almost as soon as we sat down our server was giving us menus and taking our drink order. Food? Quite possibly the best fried chicken I have ever had. Go here, order chicken, enjoy and tip well!!!!! This was after dining at St Elmo the night before. St E was mid

Ordered late order wings to go and curly fries...no fries and small cup of ranch for 12 wings…read moreplease can you Reimburse for my fries I never got please

Bar atmosphere with a family dining room. Food was awesome! Ho boneless with dry rub. Service was…read moregood! They have a pull tabs machine too, if you like to gamble a little. Will repeat!

Pudder's today for lunch with work friends... We entered the…read morehistoric building to be immediately greeted with a friendly hello and a smile. The staff here is always so nice and helpful. Today I chose the chicken fingers with fries, and they were delicious! Everything was freshly prepared and arrived in a quick order. Our waitress, Bailey, was exceptional! Pudder's should definitely be on your list of favs.

The cauliflower appetizer was great, perfect amount of breading and soft inside…read more I got a salad loaded with bacon and banana peppers. They make their own ranch, and it was so thick...which I LOVED! I can't wait until they have outdoor seating on the patio area. There is easy parking if you approach from Washington Street. Awesome choice for lunch.

Stopped in while passing through and was pleasantly surprised! The service was friendly and…read moreattentive, the bar had a fun, welcoming atmosphere, and the food was absolutely on point. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and exceeded our expectations. One thing to know is that it's a smoking bar. As a non-smoker, I was a little hesitant at first, but honestly, the great food, excellent service, and overall experience made it worth the stop. If you can get past the smoking, you'll find a hidden gem that's definitely worth checking out!

Bar food at it's finest! Sidewinders are a hit. Make sure…read moreyou get a side of nacho cheese for dipping. The breaded tenderloin sandwich is a must try. I coupled with a side of fries, a delicious combination. Shout out to our waitress, Payton. She is the best! Daily lunch specials & drink specials make the Crosstown a popular and affordable stop. Karaoke on Fridays, live music on Saturdays.

Visiting Zaxby's was a first for me as a stop on my road trip heading to Cincinnati. The 3 piece…read morechicken tender meal was fresh, hot, and made to order. The chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the Texas toast and seasoned fries make the meal even better. The restaurant was clean, and the staff was friendly and efficient. My order was accurate, and I didn't have to wait long, even during a busy time. Overall, Zaxby's delivers great food and excellent service at a reasonable price. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the mood for a delicious chicken meal.

This is the first time I've ever been to a Zaxby's and I've had plenty of opportunities to check…read morethem out I felt like today was finally the first time I wanted to try them out. All in all, I thought this place was above average compared to other chicken establishments. Inside, this place was very nice and it felt upscale. This place had a nice dining room with great decorations and ambience. It was a little busy inside but the menu was mid-sized which wasn't too bad at all. Staff here was not too friendly at all unfortunately. I ordered their chicken sandwich meal and it came out in a decent time. The food was really good and the fries weren't too bad though they were poorly seasoned. All in all I thought I was a slightly above average chicken establishment. Much cleaner though then most establishments and competitors.

Our ladies lunch group likes to patronize small town, locally owned businesses and today we chose…read moreWaldron Restaurant. Today's special: Chicken breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, choice of vegetable $7.95 - good home-cookin' at a price that can't be beat! Plus warm sugar cream pie for dessert! Also on the menu, wide variety of sandwiches, ribs, steak and shrimp, soup of the day, salads and sides. Friendly service, fair prices (how do they do it?), good food, and parking across the street.

I wanted a surprise cake for my Wife on our 9 year anniversary. There is a women that works at…read moreWaldron restaurant and she made this cake. It was Beautiful. Its almost gone. If anyone living in this area is looking for cakes,go to Waldron restaurant and ask for Myra. I cant wait to try there food.

A fresh do-over for the former West Side Pub and Grub. Nicely decorated with plenty of seating…read more A group of 8 ladies had lunch on a Tuesday and were seated right away. Waitress was prompt and food arrived hot and all at the same time. Offerings include a variety of sandwiches and salads, along with typical pub food. My tenderloin was great! No smoking. Parking in rear and entrance at side of building. An outside patio is in the works. Live music several nights a week, karaoke too.

A couple of years ago some coworkers told me that if I was ever in shelbyville to go to Westside…read morePub. Fast forward to today, finally made my way to the location and it's now Whiskey Johns -- a smoke free and recently updated dive bar with still exceptional bar food and a really awesome bartender. We bellied up to the bar for food and drinks but ended up sitting and talking to locals and the bartender for over an hour. We came midafternoon and beat the rush. All of the tables were reserved tonight (!). The Cadillac wings, fish and spicy cheese cubes all were very good and we look forward to coming back again!

90% of my visits are during lunch time. They're kind, courteous, the food is good. No complaints…read more Went through for dinner. A completely different story. The "manager" was rude and confrontational. They were out of biscuits and nuggets. I was told it was be seven minutes. I asked if I could get tenders instead. He yelled out the drive thru window "YOU CAN'T WAIT A COUPLE OF MINUTES". Seriously dude? Five stars for lunch. I'm giving one star for dinner because the woman at the window was embarrassed at the "manager's" behavior. She was doing her best to make up for him. If you need a KFC fix, go at lunch time!!

Everyone that worked in there was friendly food was hot fresh service was fast. The store was clean…read moreKFC and 30 miles.

Good service and the ham and cheese sandwich special with chips and a salad hit the spot…read more Nice setting as well

We were traveling with an 80 pound dog and they had a great outdoor area! Bathrooms clean and that…read moreis always a huge plus! I had the Pride Pizza and my husband had the Spaghetti and meatballs! These meals did not disappoint us! I hate greasy pizza and this pizza was so good! The spaghetti and meatballs had the right flavor and the only thing is the noodles could have been thinner! A small refreshingly good place!

I gave this place a 3 because I was very torn. I had an appetizer of stuffed mushrooms. Really…read morereally good. They were huge! With a nice crunch and delicious filling. 4 out of 5. Then for my main course I got the Texas grub. You'd figure with the description being steak topped with grilled mushrooms, onions and cheese that there would be all sorts of flavor but I tasted absolutely nothing. No salt on the meat/seasonings on the meat. The steak also had no crust on it so I know it wasn't seared. I'd go back for the mushrooms but not the steak.

Our food was like we ordered it. It came out quickly and the waitress was very nice and checked on…read moreus often.