Last week, my friend and I visited The Eagle before the 7:30 showing of Beauty and the Beast on its opening night. Now, I am going to take you on a journey just like the books Belle read so strap in. We had a 5:45 PM reservation, and even arrived a few minutes early. The hostess/employee (I don't want to assume positions) took me upstairs for a table right by the window, which will be an awesome view when the construction finishes. It was also a beautiful sight of that part of the city as-is. When I was seated, I was one of a few tables seated. It was not full or even busy at that time. Also, as we were seated, we were given waters. My friend joined me about 5-7 minutes after the reservation time. We then ordered our drinks at about 6:00/6:05 PM. From there, we waited and did not meet our waiter, who will be referred to as sweet baby angel Max from here on out, until about 6:20 PM. We ordered an appetizer and two entrees at around this time. Our orders had some modifications but nothing major. By this time, many more tables were seated upstairs and others seemingly received their alcoholic drinks and even appetizers by the time we received only our drinks around 6:30-6:40. Our drinks were big, too, which is great, but that also meant we had to drink them a little more quickly due to the time constraints with the show. We were enjoying ourselves but noticed multiple more tables receiving not only their drinks and apps but also their entrees. Once 6:55 came, we had to tell sweet baby angel Max about our predicament. I will be honest and say we suggested for our drinks to be comped at least - not only for the wait and lack of courtesy with everyone else receiving their items before us despite our arrival and reservation time, but for the fact that we would have maybe 15 minutes to eat, finish our drinks, pay, take our food back to our cars, and make curtain time. What sweet baby angel Max did next flabbered our gasts -- he said not only will our drinks be comped but our whole meal will be comped. He also helped pack our food and kept it in the back so we didn't have to worry about going back to our cars. We made sure to tip him with all we had! We are so glad we did because when we returned after the show, he had the kitchen remake the food and kept it warm for us. When you go to The Eagle, ask for sweet baby angel Max and you will not be disappointed with him, the service, or the food. Because even when they may mess up? The Eagle gets it right with their classy attitude and positive treatment of their customers. You definitely have multiple return customers just from this encounter. Thank you!!! read more

The Eagle - Pittsburgh - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I visited the eagle earlier this week before hitting a show at the Benedum. The restaurant has a cool industrial feel, a big bar and a nice beer selection Our server was very polite however, the service was slow and inconsistent, indicating potentially some understaffing issues. The fried chicken was solid but not amazing, all of the sides were good but not great, our food came out all at different times, and one of the sides I ordered never arrived, only to be told later they didn't have It in house anyways. I wanted to love the Eagle. I liked It! I'm just not sure I liked It enough to return. read more

The Eagle - Pittsburgh - Sweet Potato Crock - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We missed our reservation time but they were able to find a table for us which was awesome! The greeting staff were fantastic and friendly. Our waitress was very nice but I could tell she was slammed so we just had to flag her down if we needed anything. We ordered hush puppies which were nicely fried, had a spice kick to them which was a nice surprise to normal hush puppies you're used to. The fries were good but a little too herby. We had the burnt ends mac n cheese, the pork bits were fantastic and when eating it with the mac then it's a nice bite together. The mac alone was lacking. Needed seasoned. I thought it needed a vegetable too like green onions or something crunchy would have been a nice addition. I asked for the ranch part on the side but they still topped it with it. The biscuits were nicely cooked but I think under salted. The honey butter makes it. We truly didn't order anything over-complicated and it took an hour, they were slammed for the Benedum show rush. Good to know if we come before a show. read more

The Eagle - Pittsburgh - hush puppies - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Absolutely amazing! This is a great place to hangout and share some delicious dishes! Everything I've ever had I've absolutely loved. My favorites are the Mac n cheese and the fried chicken (you have to put hot on it). Consistently quick service too! read more

Food was good and so was my drink. I would eat here again. Was in walking distance of our hotel. read more

The Eagle - Pittsburgh - Fried chicken green beans mashed potatoes - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Loved this place. Was suprised to find that their kale salad was such a gem! If you appreciate a good salad I highly recommend. The chicken was good, had a sweet twang to it which isn't usually my flavor choice but still was a great meal. The bartender was my waiter and was excellent. The bar was clean and had large windows that gave great light. Great bar to watch games and felt comfortable and modern. read more

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It's not easy to get fried chicken right. It's got to be brined appropriately, have seasoning in both the meat and the batter, be moist, and have a nice crunch. The Eagle checked about every box. Excellent flavor, crispy skin, enough salt. The meat itself was slightly dry in some spots, but even that considered, this is still amazing chicken. The cornbread is almost like a dessert - moist, buttery, sweet with little corn kernels inside the cake. The greens of course were tender and also had great flavor. (Between two people, I'd recommend at least three sides.) Place was packed on a Saturday night. The servers were laid back, friendly, and helpful with the menu. This place gets five stars. read more

The Eagle - Pittsburgh - Cornbread, collard greens, 1/4 chicken - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The fried chicken sandwich in Downtown Pittsburgh at The Eagle has consistently been a hit for me. Each time I've gone, the service is friendly and mostly efficient. They seem to handle larger groups well and often. This past visit, I tried the Mac and Cheese as well as the Sweet Potato Crock and both of those side dishes were delicious. The sweet potato was more like a dessert and I'm not complaining. The salt of the chicken went well with the sweetness of the crock. The Mac n cheese was hot and cheesy in all the right ways. I definitely felt transported to the south! read more

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The food here was excellent. It has a cool atmosphere inside. I came later at night following seeing a play, so the service was a little slower likely to fewer staff around, but still very friendly. I definitely recommend the fried chicken sandwich. read more

The Eagle - Pittsburgh - Fried Chicken Sandwich and White Cheddar Grits - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We LOVE The Eagle!!! We've been a handful of times and have always had a great experience. The service was great, and the food was even better. Their burnt ends mac n cheese was literally the best i've ever had... we ate it in like less than 5 minutes. I also loved how the bacon cheeseburger had chopped up bacon all over. It made sure you got a perfect ratio of bacon in every bite. You definitely can't order wrong here! read more

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In town for a random hockey game & tried this place out on a Friday night. Everything was at least good to great & our server took great care of us. The two stand-outs were the fried chicken & a "maple old fashioned". It's been 2 weeks & I can still remember exactly how both of these tasted. A Fun spot & I would enjoy dining here again. read more

Great experience! Lily, our waitress was so nice and explained in detail their menu. She was very attentive and helpful. We stopped in for dinner on Tuesday, no reservations were needed at 6:30pm and I had the Mac n cheese and the small portion of a southern chopped salad. Both were outstanding, and filling. My husband had a BLT with fried chicken ( no picture) and fries. Both really good. Parking lot across the street. read more

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I love love love the eagle but this was NOT GOOD tonight. 3 homeless men sitting at the bar getting water and staring at guests. My chicken sandwich was burnt - the chicken was so burnt. Mac and cheese didn't have the garlicky flavor like normal. read more

The Eagle - Pittsburgh - Fried Chicken Sandwich, French Fries, Mac & Cheese - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We went here on a Friday around 5pm and got seated right away. Most people had reservations, but we did not. The restaurant is pretty large. The food menu is small but so it is easy to choose food from. The alcohol and non alcoholic drink menus are huge. I got the Prosseco Punch to drink and my husband got a Guinness draft. The drinks were delicious and fairly priced. For food, I got the Burnt End Mac and cheese bowl. It was really good but a little too wet. I also got the sweet potato crock. It was definitely the star of the show and was delicious. My husband got a burger and fries, both were tasty. The food and drinks were fairly priced, especially for the area. The staff was very nice, our waitress was very attentive. read more

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Food is good. Service just ok. Had a work lunch there and service could've been more attentive. It seemed piecemealed together but the restaurant wasn't busy. Server put in an extra Mac and cheese by accident. He offered it to us and stated he would take it off the bill, doing expenses and he didn't. We told him we didn't order it, he offered it and to remove it. Anywho the chicken BLT is top notch. read more

The Eagle - Pittsburgh - Chicken BLT with Mac and cheese - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Drinks were good and service was great. Food was just greasy and did not taste the best for the price paid. read more

The Eagle - Pittsburgh - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fantastic! Went here on a whim when our previous plans were ruined. Super glad we did! We didnt have reservations but were able to get seated right away. I got a Guinness and the pimento cheese burger. Both were delicious. The true star of the show was my wife's order of sweet potato pot, omg I'm going to dream about that. The building has a nice, clean vibe and there's plenty of tvs to watch a game if that's your thing. read more

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We've really enjoyed this spot on both of our visits. The first time, we just stopped in for drinks at the bar--both cocktails were fantastic, and the service was top-notch. The restaurant is spacious and had a fairly large bar. On our second visit, we came for lunch and brought our son along. We all ordered the fried chicken, and it did not disappoint. It was perfectly cooked--crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. We also tried a few sides: the biscuits, mac & cheese, and collard greens. Every single one was delicious, but the mac & cheese especially stood out--creamy, flavorful, and just the right amount of cheesy. The service remained consistently great: friendly, attentive, and helpful without being overbearing. Parking is street-only, so it can be a bit hit or miss, but we lucked out both times and found a spot nearby. All in all, this place has quickly become one of our go-to's, and we're already looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Love the hush puppies and the chicken, lettuce, tomato sandwich. Plus the bar service is fabulous!!!!

Waited an hour and a half for lunch and ended up walking out with no food. They kept saying it was coming, finally had to get refunds. The manager had a major attitude and wouldn't give us her name. The bartender was working his ass off.. The waitress was sweet, but if you're in a hurry, don't come here for lunch. They need to staff up better and higher more professional managers. read more

We really wanted this place to work out, but our experience and meal was so forgettable we don't think we'd come back. It was a relatively quiet night, yet our server would disappear for long stretches including right after we were seated. The experience is going to start and stop with the chicken that for $32 for 8 pieces better be spot on. Turns out, it was overcooked and dry and there was no flavor to be found. The wing and drumstick were practically inedible. The biscuits were more like donut holes without any flavor. The only redeeming quality was the grits and green beans, but not enough to overcome such a disappointing experience. read more

Our server was amazing; I wish I remembered her name. The food was great, I loved the bite that the hush puppies had to them! I do wish my peach jalapeño margarita had a little more bite (to me it just tasted like a regular margarita which I love but I didn't taste peach or jalapeño). Great location, walking distance to Benedum and convention center. When we arrived it was crowded since it was a show night but then the restaurant cleared out right before 7pm. They have a nice mix of booths and tables and some standingroom only counters behind the bar! Smaller menu but something for everyone. Would go back! read more

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Holy cow. Never thought I'd rave about a salad from a fried chicken joint, but I will forever crave this salad. It had everything you could want! Blue cheese, pecans, bacon, corn and the most delicious lemon thyme ranch I've ever had! Not to mention the chicken! It was grilled to perfection and marinated in an herb rub. Very impressed with the food this time. Can't wait to go back. read more

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My husband and I grabbed a fairly last minute reservation for Valentine's Day. Traffic was awful and we were a bit late but they were very nice about it. We were greeted by two very enthusiastic people and seated right away. We've been here before and it's a cute place. There's a bar in the middle with lots of seating - low tables, high top tables, and rounded booths. We waited for our server as we perused the special Valentine's Day menu. The person who sat us came back over and said that our server was swamped so she grabbed us some water. Then about 10 minutes later she saw that we still hadn't been visited so she took our orders as well. We got a spicy chicken dip to share (it's very spicy but so delicious). We also both ordered Prosecco which was also brought over by the same person (still no server to be seen). Someone from the kitchen brought out our meals. I ordered a 1/4 white meat with a side of mac and cheese. Both were very good and I was only able to eat a little less than half of my portion. FINALLY, our server stopped by to see if we liked our food and refilled our drinks. She never introduced herself. She was very nice but I would have appreciated a quick apology for not showing up at our table until we already had food. Our server gave us the check and disappeared. We had a show to attend afterward so my husband left to take our leftovers to the car while I searched for the server so we could pay. Guess what?! The same person who sat us, got our water, served our Prosecco, etc came over to ring us out as well. I asked her name because honestly she earned the tip much more than our server. Her name is Nicole and she assured us that she is a manager and was happy to help. We appreciate that so much and she saved for experience from being a poor one for sure! For the record we are amazing tippers. Especially on a holiday, I had planned to tip at least 50% of the bill but I just could not justifying doing so when we saw our server twice - once to check in on our food/refill our water and another to drop off the bill. We gave 15% and moved on. If I had cash on me, I would have given the difference of what I had planned to give to Nicole. Again, she's amazing! I'm sure we will end up there again. It's such a convenient location especially when you are seeing a show at any of those theaters. Thanks for the fun night. read more

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We have loved this place for years, so much so that we rented the upstairs dining room for a wedding rehearsal dinner a few years ago; but it has really changed since 2024. Wait times of 30-50 minutes in a quarter-full dining room for only slightly warm food are much more common now (3 times in a row in the past 6 months), and it's rare that we'll get checked on between the food arriving and them bringing the bill. This isn't factored into my score, but the manager used to stop by tables to say hi and check in but we haven't seen that happen recently either. Once it took almost an hour to get any food, and we had to eat in 15 minutes before the musical next door started, but a manager at least kept our drinks filled and gave us a gift card for next time. We haven't had service near this level since then (2024). Normally the food is worth the wait, and this time the chicken was great and hot as always, but all of our sides (fries, mac n cheese, and mashed potatoes) were cold, and the mashed potatoes were as cold, stiff, and clumpy as potato salad. The nachos tasted good but there wasn't anything warm on the tray even though it came out quickly. This used to be our go-to spot before a show, or where we'd take visitors, but I think that time has passed. read more

3.5 perhaps. Easily booked a reservation via Yelp for dinner here before a show. Walked right in and were quickly seated. The place was very busy. Service was very slow, perhaps because of crowd. Took awhile to get greeted by server. By the time she arrived we were ready to place drink and food order in. Drinks probably took a good 10-15 minutes to arrive. Ordered spoon bread as an app, but never came as an app. We both ordered the chicken BLT. The sandwiches and the spoon bread came out together, not what we had hoped for. We had to ask for bill as well, which we saw those around us having to do as well. The food was solid but the service was what pulled the score down. read more

The Eagle - Pittsburgh - Spoon bread, very good - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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headed over to eagle and truly- if you know you knooooow. We got some apps to share and then split some drumsticks. I'm not even going lie, I've been thinking about those drumsticks since we ate them. Idk why but I've been on a wing kick lately and it seems everyone is better than the last. The breading was perfectly crisped, the chicken expertly seasoned, fall off the bone tender. That hot honey to pair? Hoooooney it was GOUD. If you've had the mac at the eagle you know why it was hard to just get it as a side- however, it was JUST what the doctor ordered. The spoonbread cornbread is a perfect example of what most cornbreads want to be but never really achieve. Soft, sweet, crumbly yet still holds its shape. Fries are a must in every environment. Alina volcano sauce is a staple drink in my sour beer rotation so. Idk the entire day from start to finish genuinely was just really lovely and GOUD. Thank you Noa for schmoozing us a fun lil adventure and a yummy luncharoo. #GOUDapproved DRUMSTICKS $12 5 pieces FRIES $6 tossed in herbs with a side of aioli SPOONBREAD $7 iron skillet corn bread with maple butter MAC & CHEESE $9 five cheeses & garlic breadcrumbs read more

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Awesome food and drink spot downtown. It's a great place to meet up with a group, especially in the summer with their outdoor seating. They have a ton of good beers on tap and a lot of good special options. Food wise, I've never had something here I didn't like. Some of my favorites are the chicken sandwich, spicy chicken dip, hush puppies, and chopped salad. They also have some great fries. Make sure to get their comeback sauce and lemon thyme ranch! read more

About a month ago my friend and I chose this spot to spend our Steeler Sunday! She's a vegetarian and I was surprised at how many options this place had for her when she suggested it! Our server was so so kind and attentive, with multiple other staff members checking in throughout our experience. The restaurant wasn't busy, so our food came super quickly! We ordered the hushpuppies, kale salad, Mac n cheese, sweet potatoes, spoon bread, and I ordered the fried chicken BLT for myself. We shared everything else and were stuffed with leftovers to spare! I enjoyed the champagne punch and blackberry lemonade! The blackberry lemonade was giant! Definitely a generous cocktail serving! They have multiple locations in other cities and I am so glad we have this spot in Pittsburgh! The standouts for me were the fried chicken BLT and the Mac n cheese! read more

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The food was great. The BLT chicken sandwich was great. The chicken was tender and breading flavorful. Loved the coleslaw. It was creamy and tangy.the biscuits are really good. The blueberry compote was great. The spoon bread was really tasty cornbread with maple syrup butter. The gentleman seating everyone was pleasant and kind. He always had a smile in his face despite being so busy during the Three Rivers Arts Festival. The gentleman bussing the tables looked very tired but was very pleasant. It was a great place to eat during a busy time. read more

My three friends and I stopped in on a whim before a concert, and I'm so glad we did! The place came highly recommended by my close foodie friend--she knows her stuff, and once again, she did not disappoint. Our waitress was beyond amazing! I wish I had caught her name because she truly made our night. She walked us through the menu, highlighted what the restaurant is known for, helped us pick out the best drinks, and honestly felt like our personal hype girl. Such great energy! I ordered the chicken sandwich, split the hush puppies with the group, and had the jalapeño margarita--all exceptional. I also snuck a bite of the mac and cheese and grabbed a fry, and those were just as good. I'm already planning a return visit--next time, I've got my eye on their famous fried chicken! read more

The Eagle - Pittsburgh - Jalapeño margarita - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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- The spicy chicken dip is completely delicious. It is relatively zippy; I suspect Cayenne. It is definitely enough for two people or maybe three. - The pork burnt ends are a solid rendering. Would get again as an appetizer. - One of our party got the fried chicken sandwich. He comments that the breading to meat ratio is higher than he would like, but all things considered he seems reasonably pleased with a sandwich, and will happily have the leftovers later today. The small bite I tried is quite good and would happily order one of these. - I found the mac & cheese to be anemic. Another member of our group declared it "very solid" and was quite pleased. It is a generous serving and is definitely enough to share between two and three people unless you are ravenously hungry. - The fried chicken is good. I got dark meat and find it well seasoned and moist inside. One member of our group found the seasoning to be too much and it broke the deal for them. All that said: fresh fried chicken at your local Giant Eagle is better. - The herbed french fries are thin cut and delicious. NB: a couple of appetizers and this rapidly turns into a whole lot of food. Be careful not to over order. read more

Great spot for ((early)) late night eats. Stopped by after a concert and was presently surprised at how charming the establishment was. The bartender was attentive & offered suggestions. The Apricot martini was delish- it wasnt sweet nor tart, quite balanced, I will order this again. The Bbq Pork Burnt Ends were succulent with Lemon thyme ranch-- the burnt ends were drenched in bbq sauce so it was a bit overwhelming but the ranch was bomb! Also ordered the Southern Chopped Salad-- It. Was. Amaziinngggg... I'm not a salad person, and took a chance at this dish and I'm glad I did, this salad with lemon thyme ranch ((not overwhelming at all)) was clean & light. The smaller size was BIG. Very affordable pricing, and a gorgeous spot for a date night or an after-work hangout. Definitely going to be back. read more

I've been to the eagle before and Ronnie, our server has been my server before. She's always gracious and smiling. This visit was on Mother's Day and preempted by a dog saving mission (which caused me to forget photos of the food). That said I got the chicken BLT. It was delicious but spicer than I anticipated. I also got the sweet potato crock and a blackberry lemonade. The restaurant was filling up for dinner but conversation was had and you didn't have to scream at your other diners. It was casual and well lit! Highly recommend as a pre-game stop pr casual happy hour stop. read more

The Eagle - Pittsburgh - Southern Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The fried chicken and hot honey is amazing. Beers were good. Staff was friendly. I would definitely go back. There's another one on Indianapolis that I've been to as well. Also just as good. Get some skillet cornbread ! read more

While the food was great, the service was unfortunately, forgettable. The fried chicken was flavorful and juicy. The biscuits were more like scones as they were dense, but the accompaniments paired well. Our favorite was the jalapeño hush puppies with the comeback sauce. Just the right amount of heat - try it with the hot honey. read more

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Great spot for lunch. Food is good and has that southern flavor they are known for. Good food and drink selection, has something for everyone. Staff was super friendly as well. Plenty of TVs to watch a game at the bar or grab a table. Nice booths and high top tables for larger parties. read more

Service at the bar was ok. She seemed very distracted pacifying and then complaining with a nearby customer. The burnt ends were good. Shrimp and grits had nice flavor but shrimp were small and disappointing overall. Blackberry lemonade was good. Relaxing and comfortable seating at the bar. read more

The 4 star is for the service and hush puppies!! LOREN K. the server was GREAT!! He was super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful! He really set the tone for my first night here in Pittsburgh. The food in order of tastiness: The HUSH PUPPIES AMAZING!!! I ordered them twice they were so good! I would love to have these once a week for the rest of my life! The collard greens were good but not amazing. I needed onions, and spices but they were pretty good. I would order again. The Mac & Cheese was sickly (and no, this is not a typo) and too...it's not cheesy, cheese would have been cheese pull galore but this was just noodles and Velveeta with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs. I didn't feel good eating it. I would not order this again. The sandwich was SALTY and the breast was HARD and too buttery. I didn't like it at all. It's HARD SALTY no for me. If I ever come back it's for Loren, the beer, and those hush puppies! read more

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We were crazy to try getting a seat on a Sunday after a home Steelers game and the Jazz Fest but bar seating is first come, first served so we gave it a whirl. As luck would have it, we landed two bar seats. The bartenders were seriously beyond busy but so attentive. The woman waiting on us was literally juggling three things at once but managed to make us a few satisfying Old Fashioneds and take our orders. The Eagle fried chicken - either as a half chicken or on a sandwich is absolutely out of this world good. We loved it both ways but the sandwich was world class big and so very satisfying. Collard greens and cole slaw were very good too. We loved this place. Terrific service and food and drinks. They do take reservations and those are highly recommended for busy days. read more

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