Out server was quick to take our order and the food came out super fast after ordering (5 minutes). The Eagle is a great place for sate night or with friends to share sides and chicken. Their chicken is moist and crunchy. I love the shrimp and grits more than anything! The grilled cheese is really sweet so if you are wanting it to be more savory I would pass. The only con of today's visit was the mac and cheese came out cold. read more

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Great little place in OTR lively on a Saturday mid day. Waiter was very good explained the menu and made several recommendations. I had to try the brined fried chicken. Dark quart was two drums and a thigh. The meat was so flavorful and served with Tabasco Honey that was frankly outstanding. He recommended the Mac and Cheese, I forget how many years voted best in City, yeah it was very tasty. My wife just had a salad it was very sour she even added honey to sweeten it up a bit, still a miss. Overall I was very happy and plan to return soon and get the five drumstick meal read more

First thing: we arrived 30 min early for our reservation (traffic wasn't as bad as expected?! Who'da thunk it?!). And yet the hostess quickly and graciously seated us. We were planning to wait around, but this young woman didn't mess around. She takes care of her guests! Our server, I missed his name, was everything we could ask for--he gave recs, he gave guidance and answers to our questions, he gave history of the location and the vibe it holds (former post office!). The food was comfort food that I didn't know I needed. It's simple and well prepared; flavor reigns. The hot honey for my fried chicken was worth the price of the meal, but my wife's fried chicken BLT has now created for her a new quest to replicate it at home. Our 3 teens devoured every bite. Thank you for an excellent meal, more so, for our dining experience! read more

This is a popular & bustling restaurant that feels more like a rowdy bar. It was definitely the party place of the block, with a long line of people waiting to get in. The service I received was good -- I ordered take-out electronically (if you try to phone in an order the message redirects you to their computer service), but it turned out to be easy and efficient. When I got there, they already had my food bagged up -- you just wait in the same line the dine-in patrons wait, and when it's your turn they just give it to you, as you already paid on line. And as for the food -- well, the star of the show here is the chicken. I ordered a fourth of a chicken, dark meat, and it was juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked, with just a thin layer of coating. It had a little heat to it, which seemed to fit the "Southern-fried" nature of the restaurant. I ordered the spoon bread -- i.e. a large helping of cornbread. It's normally served in a large skillet, but with takeout, it's served in an aluminum pie tin. It is absolutely amazing -- very moist, finely ground, and delicious. The grits were also very good. It's flavor was more complex. There was heat, but also a lot of herbal overtones. The collards were just okay, and seemed to have the same flavor of heat as the chicken and the grits. The hushpuppies were a miss -- they lacked the flavor that the spoonbread had, and all I tasted was the oil it was fried in. All in all, however, it was consistently delicious stick-to-your ribs fried & Southern food, made in generous portions with pretty good consistency, and just enough heat to give it a kick! read more

Never been here and they had amazing food. If you love soul food and meats then I highly recommend you try this place. Everything was very well seasoned and portioned really nice! The sides are more to share with a second person as they are huge! read more

Absolutely love this place! Fried chicken to die for! The sides are awesome as well! The dessert is tasty too! read more

I can see why this is a local favorite! The atmosphere inside is lively enough for bar-seaters, but still family-friendly for groups with young children. Our server was very helpful and extremely knowledgable of the menu. I ordered the fried chicken (delighted that there was an option for only dark meat). I wasn't that impressed and didn't finish my wings, comparing the taste and texture to KFC chicken, when I was expecting southern style. I did enjoy the fries with aioli and the spoonbread a lot though! For me, the spoonbread was the star of the show. Definitely will be trying something else next time I visit! read more

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We were looking for a quick lunch and were recommended to go here. We were greeted pretty quickly once we got sat and started with waters. The server suggested the fried chicken sandwich, it was their favorite thing on the menu. We both ordered the fried chicken sandwich and decided to share a side of fries. The food came out pretty quickly and had a nice presentation. It was extremely disappointing, especially after the long pitch you get from server when they first greet you. The bread wasn't toasted, there was a lot of slaw and barely any chicken, the chicken had no flavor, wasn't crispy, and just overall unsatisfying. I don't think we have ever had such a bland meal. I wanted to ask for more spicy mayo but the server didn't come back till we were close to finished. As someone that's from the south, this definitely wasn't a southern meal. Wouldn't recommend the sandwich. read more

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On our last day in Cincinnati we decided to try the eagle OTR a try. Seeing good reviews on Yelp I was excited for some good home style cooking. The girl waiting on us was amazing. Refilling waters and asking us numerous times if she could get us anything was really nice. The food was delicious. I decided to go with a shrimp and grits appetizer (more like an entree) a side of collard greens and the dark three piece of fried chicken. The chicken was moist, crunchy and tender. My daughter got a nice portion of hot honey that she didn't want and it was great on my chicken. The collards were delicious. Was a bit hesitant when I saw stems in with them but even the stems were tender and savory. Very well cooked. The grits and shrimp was amazing. What a deal for $10!! If I worked anywhere in that area I'd be eating that dish at least twice a week at that price and that quality. Try it and I think you'll agree. Overall the best meal I had in Cincinnati. read more

The Eagle OTR - Shrimp and grits...amazing!! Collards and fried chicken - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Satisfy your fried food cravings here! We scored bar seating on a Friday evening after a short wait. It's best to reserve ahead because the place was packed! We almost left because we thought there was no hope. The bartender was laid-back and friendly; he gave us some recommendations and checked in frequently. Food arrived pretty quickly as well. Don't skip the fried chicken, which comes with a generous side of hot honey. The meat is crispy on the outside and juicy/tender on the inside. The hush puppies and spoonbread are great as well. Price after tax and tip was $30 total. I recommend this place for a casual evening out - come with a huge appetite and a carb craving! read more

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The Eagle is always a go to! There was a 40 minute wait but we were able to co-seat and were seated within 10 minutes, so if you don't mind sharing a table it can be quicker if you don't have reservations. This place always has a great atmosphere and vibes! The food was delicious. We had one hiccup with the fried chicken BLT coming out completely cold. I still ate half of it because I was starving but the server insisted on having it remade. The second time around was even better and made up for the cold food! Highly recommend the Mac and cheese and greens. They taste homemade and always a fan favorite. Not pictured is the jalapeño peach margarita. Sooo good and the jalapeño did not over power the drink at all which I was worried about. If you haven't been check them out! Great for families, girls night or date night! read more

The Eagle OTR - Fried Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Great restaurant and amazing food! Server was amazing - Marlena was very sweet. The restaurant is always buzzing with excitement,

The Eagle is one of my favorite restaurants in the city for fried chicken. The mac and cheese are phenomenal, and the spoonbread is always moist and delicious! The service there is always on point, the staff is always so nice and accommodating. The Eagle is one of those restaurants that's always busy because of its popularity, but there's never really ever a long wait. The place is pretty cozy and family friendly, so you'll enjoy it whether you are dining alone, having a seat at the bar, or with a group of friends or family. They have daily drink specials, and my favorite is when they have Bulleit for $5. The sweet potato crock has just the right amount of sweetness, and the chicken speaks for itself. The grilled cheese is different, but in a good way. It has apple slices and apricot preserves on it and is the BOMB with an added piece of fried chicken breast on it. If you're looking for some southern comfort, this is definitely worth trying. read more

Delicious! I decided to swing by for lunch with some of my friends. Everything that we ordered was incredible. We all got different entrees and decided to split different sides. The Mac and cheese was probably the best I have ever had. The collards and cornbread was flavorful. The service was quick. If you come on a weekend, there may be a wait. It is comfort food but a more upscale vibe. If you are looking for good chicken, this is the place to come!! I will definitely be back. read more

We had been wanting to try this place for a couple years now. We are native Texans and this was our second time in Cincinnati and we had heard a lot of great things about this place. I will say you definitely have to make reservations ahead of time as this place can get pretty busy! as we walked in, the host was cheerful and pleasant, and she walked us to our table quickly! Since we were a large group, we had to try a little bit of everything to share! The macaroni and cheese was decadent and delicious! The buffalo chicken dip had just the right amount of spicy and delicious! The chicken sandwich was definitely shareable! We will be coming back on our next trip to Cincinnati! read more

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I found this restaurant on Yelp and decided to give it a try based on the great reviews. I called ahead and ask about the wait time since I was on a time constraint. The guy who answered the phone was very pleasant. Parking can be a bit difficult since its located in downtown, but luckily I found free parking on a Sunday. Inside the restaurant it is not so big as I expected. It was a bit busy since the Cincinnati Bengals were having a home game. Me and my boyfriend was seated at the bar and the service was very good and quick. We ordered the fried chicken, corn bread and the sweet potato with marshmallows. The food was delicious but what stood out the most was the honey sauce. The sauce was everything! Definitely what brought out the fried chicken. I had a good experience at this restaurant and would return again when I'm in the area. read more

The Eagle OTR - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Food was really good. Me and my friend got different sides to split and try. I do think pricey on the sides so would be nice to be able to get a meal with one side choice instead of purchasing separately. Regardless, food was good. Service was good. And atmosphere was pretty chill. Got there at 1:30pm, not too many people. read more

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Me and my roommate always go to this place it's amazing everything time was my 2 meal in this city and was amazing I've been back may times and would recommend everyone to go. The service is always good the waiters are super cool. I'm actually eating it as I write this! read more

Easy review. Great fried chicken sandwich. I skipped the mayo and asked for sweet bbq. Perfect combo. Fries were thin and light. Quantity a lot. Hushed puppies were nicely fried. Great lunch w my wife. read more

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The Eagle is consistently one of my favorite restaurants in OTR, and I have to update my previous review to once again sing its praises. My friend and I stopped in for lunch on a Friday afternoon, and snagged a table outdoors to take advantage of patio season while we still can! Our server, Abby, was so friendly and attentive throughout our meal. The food, as always, was spectacular. This visit, I tried the Fried Chicken BLT, which might just be my new go-to order. The chicken was moist on the inside, crispy on the outside (as is the standard here at The Eagle.) The lettuce and tomato were fresh and juicy, and the bread it was served on toasted to perfection. This sandwich is huge - and I was only able to finish half of it at the restaurant. Thankfully, The Eagle always makes great leftovers. You can't go wrong with any of their sides -- this time, we shared the Mashed Potatoes and the Spoonbread. I also have to shout out The Eagle for its awesome prices -- we walked away spending less than $50 for SO much food. In a world of seemingly never-ending inflation, I always know money spent here is money well spent. Keep on doing what you're doing, Eagle! I'm sure I'll be back again soon. read more

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The Eagle never disappoints. The wonderful thing about The Eagle is you can go there every time and it tastes amazing every time. I had the chicken BLT most recently. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The hardwood smoked bacon was delicious. The grilled bread it was served on was so fresh I started to eat it separately. It was buttered and had a wonderful crunch. Service was fantastic and expedient. We will definitely be back. read more

The Eagle OTR - Fried Chicken BLT Sandwich - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My husband and I stopped in for lunch and ordered fried chicken, which was delicious, very juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The side dish portions were generous for me, but my husband loved them. The highlight of the meal was the blackberry lemonade with vodka. The atmosphere was subdued, very relaxing, perfect for a wonderful lunch. read more

Yum Yum Yum! If you want some tasty fried chicken, you have found your spot! Unfortunately, they got rid of their candied bacon, which was my second favorite item on the menu, but anything you get here will be delicious. And they also have great cocktails! read more

Here's the deal : good spot! delicious chicken ! Mac & cheese was yummy. Cornbread was dry.... Service was great ! Great spot to grab drinks at the bar. Good spot to go to in the area read more

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Came during a hot day in Cincinnati while we were wandering around. The restaurant is pretty cool, I think it used to be an old post office that was renovated to be what it is now. I think the food is southern inspired and being from the south, we decided to try the fried chicken, cornbread and fries. The cornbread was tasty and not too dry like a lot of cornbreads can be. The fries had great seasoning and an excellent dipping sauce. The chicken itself was not very southern in my opinion. The skin wasn't great, chicken itself was a bit under seasoned and not as juicy as I would've liked. The service itself was really nice and helpful when looking over the menu. Would recommend getting the sides here and trying out other entrees. read more

The Eagle OTR - Fried chicken and sides - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Amazing combination of tastes, fresh, high quality, warm service, It is hard to decide side as all sides have their own unique tastes, if they offer vegetarian choice such as fried tufu it would be fantastic read more

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Ambiance: walking back in time. We wanted to eat inside for the German vibe of old post office. Arrived at 5:00pm. Long wait. Was told and hour and it was a bit over an hour on a Sunday night. Had to share a table with another party of three. Never had to share a table with a divider block so that threw us a bit. We were expecting our own table especially after waiting so long. We pushed through and decided to stay. Minus one star for that. Food: we tried several dishes and shared. Very sharable portions. Mac n cheese, succotash, spoon bread (dry but flavorful) half chicken with spicy honey sauce. Raspberry lemonade and regular lemonade. Both were refreshing but I couldn't taste a difference between the two. No refills so watch that. Crispy chicken sandwich with fries. All good was really good. Mac n cheese highlight! Chicken was a bit dry but I had the white meat which is usually dry. Still good though. My husband really enjoyed the spicy honey sauce. Service: lots of smiles and great menu suggestions by our server Andrew. Would recommend if you are in the area but highly suggest reserving ahead of time. read more

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74' in March in Cincy? Calls for a patio day in OTR!I had the absolutely HUGE flavorful chicken BLT and my husband had the Braised Pork. The pork was a little dry and cold but still good. We shared the 5 cheese mac/cheese and it was to die for!! We've been here several times over the years and will always come back! read more

Insanely delicious! Was with a group of 4 and we all ordered different food and shared. We loved every bite. Wait staff was excellent too! read more

The Eagle OTR - Just about everything!! I ordered the grilled cheese and it was yummy.. Appetizers were the bomb! - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Visiting from CA! We saw great reviews. So we decided to try it. Everything was delicious and unique in flavor, some a bit spicier than I'm used to but good overall. It was very busy especially for a Wednesday night. They only had one restroom for being such a busy place. We also ordered (forgot to take a photo) the cornbread (ask for regular honey) so yummm, the coleslaw and mashed potatoes. read more

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One of our favorite comfort meals in Cincy! It's a popular place and can get pretty at times but we were able to get seated immediately outside on a beautiful summer day for an early dinner. For 2 people, we like to split the half chicken with Mac and cheese and spoon bread. The crispy chicken paired with the hot honey is perfection. You can never go wrong ordering the mac and cheese. My favorite side the spoon bread! A little secret- during one of our previous visit, the bartender gave us the blackberry jam to spread on our spoon bread and now I can't have it without! read more

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This place really is solid. The food is great and the service is great. There is usually a wait on the weekends (for good reason) so plan ahead. The menu isn't huge and it's comfort food, but it still manages to be a bit fancy and is an upscale version. read more

Looking for a place with good reviews in the OTR neighborhood and outdoor seating and this delivered. Nice ambiance on the sidewalk seating and friendly attentive service. We both got the $15 "combo " meal . I got the dark meat chicken my wife got the white meat. Both very tasty and moist! Sides were also good. Mac and cheese, green beans and Cole Shaw. The skillet corn bread was also a winner. Prices are very reasonable. Best dinner we had while visiting Cincinnati! read more

I had dinner at The Eagle tonight after arriving in Cincinnati. I read that it was a very popular restaurant with a specialty in fried chicken and I made a reservation a few days ago. At that time I was told that 5-7 pm was their busy time and I was able to snag a 6:45 pm time. When I arrived I noticed that they had inside seating along with covered sidewalk seating along with an attractive bar that's available too. My reservation was honored on time and I noticed that seating space started opening up right at the time of my reservation as predicted. I knew what I wanted to try so I ordered the 1/2 fried chicken for $16 and added a side of cole slaw for $3. I would have added another side dish but that was plenty of food. It arrived in about 10 minutes with a small decanter of their spicy honey. I started with the slaw first for a taste and noticed it was quite a large serving and probably enough for 2 to share. It was light tasting and good. Now for their famous fried chicken. It's advertised as double brined for 24 hours and pressure cooked. I don't mean this in any negative way but its appearance and crust is similar to the original recipe KFC chicken (not crispy). Taste wise, I thought the chicken was juicy and flavorful and there was plenty of meat on the bone. I tried the spicy honey a few times on the meat and did not fall in love with it. That honey has Tabasco and Sriracha sauces blended in it that gives it a medium kick to it. Not overpowering but you can definitely taste it. I guess it's an acquired taste but I prefer regular honey only or none at all. No points off for this as the use of the spicy honey is optional. Maya was my server and did an excellent job. Personable, helpful and friendly. Ask for her as she is excellent! This restaurant is located in an entertainment district in downtown with many other bars and restaurant nearby. it looks like a fun place to visit especially in the evening. Parking is metered on the streets if you can find an open space or there are paid lots and garage parking nearby. read more

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Literally the best, fall-off-the-bone fried chicken I have ever had. Hot honey sauce is to die for. Good vibes. Must visit. read more

The Eagle OTR - 1/4 Chicken White Meat Sweet Potato Crock Horseradish Mashed Potatoes Succotash Spoonbread - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The best chicken and the tri-state top notch. You will not be disappointed with the sides, either macaroni and cheese potatoes french fries. It's all good. read more

Stopped in here by chance and I'm happy I did. Food was sooooo good! For a Monday afternoon, it was pretty busy. We sat at the bar and Ian made sure our service was 10/10. For food we went with an order of drum sticks, the chicken BLT, mac n cheese, and fries. The hot honey on that chicken had a hold on me. They had a good selection on beer on tap. read more

The Eagle OTR - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The eagle is a stole in cincinnati OTR area. The best fried chicken in the city! If you see not interested is fried chicken they also have a large menu of other items including a grilled cheese. The Mac and cheese was to die for with fresh bread crumbs and gooey melted cheese. It you are looking for an upbeat fast pass restaurant this is the place. There is only street parking so we ubered. read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch while in Cincinnati. Two locals recommended this place. Sat at bar, bartender was friendly. Ordered full size Southern Salad...very unique flavors and additions to a salad. Great portion, would have preferred housemade Bleu Cheese dressing. Sweet Tea was delicious!! Seems to be a popular place. They may need to adjust bathrooms. Line formed for both genders. So by the time I got in to use single stall and wash my hands, my food was out in the open at the bar. Wish bartender would have waited until I returned to my seat before leaving my food out. read more

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started with the hush puppies & biscuits and MMMMMM they were both SO! so delish bf ordered the fried chicken sandwich (pickles on the side for me) and he looved it! i ordered the drumsticks and they were just ok :/ chicken was dry and the skin wasnt crispy at all. i only ate 1 out of 5 and regretfully didnt mention them to our server to get it taken off the bill, but whatever i guess lol we shared the fries and they were great! overall, i would definitely go back & likely just order a handful of snacks/sides to share- the mac n cheese and collards looked deeeellicious so definitely need to try those next time! read more

The Eagle OTR - drumsticks, Fried Chicken Sandwich, fries - American Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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