Once again back at the Eagle and couldn't be happier! The service was amazing and quick. Absolutely loved the fried chicken, spoon bread, macaroni and cheese, and the mashed potatoes with gravy. Their peach jalapeño margarita was very tasty, however I do think their blackberry lemonade ranks higher in my opinion. Will be back! Seating: only low tops are outside, just so you are aware read more

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I had a really great experience here. The hospitality was top-tier from the moment we walked in--staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were comfortable the whole time. I took a coworker out on a date, and it turned out to be the perfect spot. The atmosphere was just right, and every dish came out hot, fresh, and packed with flavor. Everything we ordered was honestly delicious, and you can tell they take pride in both the food and the service. It made the whole night smooth and enjoyable without any stress. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to--and yeah, I'll be bringing more dates here for sure. read more

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Ok now if you want a delicious chicken sandwich come here! Brined and perfect for the sandwich I had. My coworker always gets the mac and cheese and the fried chicken and said I have to try the mac and cheese. So, I will soon! The spicy chicken dip, spoon bread, sheet pan nachos and burnt ends are on my radar as things to try. They all sound so good!! This is a busy area especially on Friday nights and the weekends as it's located on Massachusetts Ave. Great food and drinks at The Eagle though! A must if you've never been! read more

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Absolutely delicious! Was a great first stop to our trip. Not pictured were two juicy and perfectly cooked chicken sandwiches. Our server even took the time to look up some nice places for us to check out for our stay. Definitely would recommend checking it out. Safe on the wallet too!! read more

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The Eagle caught me off guard. I thought it was just a bar, but it's got a really cool vibe. Dim lights, a little loud, but easy to just sit and hang out. Bartender was super friendly and helpful. Gave me a few recommendations and I just went with it. I came in craving fried chicken, got the 1/4 dark meat with mac and cheese. When it hit the table... yeah, it looked serious. Three pieces, golden and crispy, still hot. First bite had that crunch right away, then super juicy inside. The meat was tender, almost falling off the bone. Seasoning is simple, salt and pepper, but it's done so well. Every bite had flavor all the way through, not just on the outside. Then the spicy honey... that's what took it over. It's sweet first, then the heat creeps in after a second. When it hits the crispy skin, it kind of soaks in just enough without killing the crunch. The sweetness brings out the seasoning more, and the little kick at the end keeps it from getting too heavy. I kept going back for more without even thinking and ended up pouring the rest on everything. Honestly, this is the best fried chicken I've had. read more

The Eagle Mass Ave - Fried Chicken - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Seriously this is a hidden gem. This is the second or third time that I have been here and I have never written a review (I know, I know). But anyway, the service is great, the place is great and it is located in a great area of town. Enough greats, right. But to be honest, this place is sometimes missed just sitting on Mass Ave. The best thing here, just get the chicken. Anything with the chicken, you cannot go wrong. The crust and flavor are just from another world. The corn bread is sweet but oh so good. The green beans were loved by everyone including an 11 month old. Macaroni and cheese were great and seriously they make a mean grilled cheese on the kids menu. PROS: Best fried chicken, seriously Food is great Drinks are great Super huge bourbon collection, come ready Bigger room in the back for large groups Customer Service exceptional CONS: Duh, it is Mass ave, parking read more

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We had a pretty large group and they were able to accommodate us. Food arrived quickly and drinks were kept full! Food was delicious. We ordered the fried chicken and some appetizers. Definitely one of the better spots on Mass Ave for southern food! read more

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Awesome service from Mason with great dixie style food. Get the shrimp and grits with the mac n cheese. Put it in the same bowl and thank me later! Awesome for a quiet weeknight dinner. Spacy but intimate. read more

The Eagle Mass Ave - 1/4 Dark Chicken Spicy Honey Homemade Biscuits Collard Greens - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Damn! Food was straight up amazing southern cooking. We shared the fried chicken drumsticks, a salad that had bacon, nuts, feta, and blacked eyed peas. Additionally we had the hush puppies and the mac and cheese. Everything was so so so amazing fir dinner. We sat at the bar and our bartender Emma made great recommendations. We had the peach jalapeño margarita and the blackberry's lemonade of some sort. All good too. Emma gave us great recommendations fir the city too. Ambiance was kind of rustic modern farmhouse. Really cool and elegant. read more

The Eagle Mass Ave - Drumsticks, Mac & Cheese, Southern Chopped Salad, and Hush Puppies. - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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What went well?? Everything!!! Food was amazing! We got blessed with SUCH a nice young man server Draydan pls give this man a raise he is representing your business SO well!! Super kind and let us know if all our options and his favorites and it all hit it out the ballpark. Cute ambience too loved being outside. Great job to the owner, thanks for the great time. read more

The Eagle Mass Ave - Souther salad with added chicken cutlet and the pimento burger with a peach jalapeño margarita. Can we say - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I feel like this is a hidden gem of a place almost as I was researched where to get food in Indianapolis and kept finding places that always have a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich. However, this placed never came up and I found it through Google Maps after some searching. PHENOMENAL find, because they have one of the best and more affordable fried chicken I have ever had. Five drumsticks for $12 is an amazing price in the current economy and it's comparable to the best fried chicken that I had in Atlanta. The hot honey that it came with was good as well, made it taste even better. I also had the pulled pork sandwich which definitely needed the sauce that it came with, was a bit on the drier side but still good. Only thing confusing was why they added the pickle but on top of the sandwich instead of on the inside as you can see in the photo I have added. read more

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I ordered delivery from grub hub as I was finishing my work out and by the time I got home it was sitting on my doorstep. I love that they package their to go orders in aluminum foil containers so they retain heat. The food was amazing as usual! I had the $14 box with dark meat and a biscuit and it came with 2 small sides of greens and macaroni. I also ordered the sweet potatoes and spoon bread. read more

Just refreshing update. Yes this still best chicken in indy! Stopped in for food and drinks and it did not disappoint! Server was very friendly and always nice. Great place for dating life read more

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We came here for our 5 year anniversary and had a blast! Our server was just the absolute sweetest person. She was helpful and came around often to ask us what we needed. The food was phenomenal - as always some of the best homemade fried chicken in town. We tried the burn ends for the first time and they were 10/10. I've never had anything bad here. I always recommended this spot. Great for dates, drinks, business dinners, girls night. read more

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Popped in for an early ish dinner before a concert! It was my first time here but I'd heard really good things. The service was quick and friendly. We shared the spicy chicken dip (hold the blue cheese). It was delicious! The pineapple spicy margarita was also delicious and fresh. I had the friend chicken sandwich - it was so good! Lots of good flavors, and a large portion. Everything is à la Carte, so a big hearty sandwich is really all I needed. (Although I did get some green beans). My husband got the burnt end Mac and cheese and he said it was amazing! And it looked amazing. Definitely recommend stopping in! But bring your appetite :) read more

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If you're craving comfort food on Mass Ave, The Eagle is always a solid choice. It delivers the definition of feel-good food. My husband and I shared the fried chicken with spicy honey, homemade biscuits with blackberry jam, and the mac & cheese. It was the perfect portion to leave us both satisfied without overdoing it. I paired the meal with a maple Old Fashioned served neat, which complemented the flavors beautifully. This place never disappoints! read more

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*No more caramelized bacon***:( We were seated immediately but no one came till I got up to find someone , with the table setup it's hard to tell . The hush puppies were delicious!! Definitely order these!! The chicken was delicious as well as the fries!! Recommend searing at the bar as they have happy hour specials. read more

Now officially a classic for the neighborhood! Can never go wrong with fried chicken at The Eagle!! Love the sides here, its the best southern joint and right at the foot of Mass Ave! read more

We were seated quickly. It's got plenty of space and seating. The service was quick and the food came out fast as well. The menu is rather small but we were satisfied with the food. I could definitely see this being a go to spot to watch games. read more

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Liv was the absolute best waitress I've had in a while and gave the best recommendations! Love the food and the atmosphere will be back again! read more

I had a meeting here during lunch time and this spot is known for their chicken... I can see why. The chicken and delicious and very flavorful. I honestly would just order that and that alone. The sides were ok, I just added hot sauce to the greens. If I had to pick a favorite side it would be the sweet potatoes! Our waitress was really nice and it was really busy during lunch time. Make sure you stay on top of your parking meter because they are quick to ticket you in that area. Overall, I'd go back. Maybe next time not during lunch but meeting friends! That way I can watch a game and have some delicious chicken and beer! read more

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I am officially a fan. After my first visit had some pacing issues, the management reached out and invited me back to show what they can really do--and they absolutely nailed it. We were hosted by Tiffany (the manager), who provided some of the most attentive service I've had in Indy. This time, the pacing was flawless. We started with the Hush Puppies, which were excellent, and our entrees arrived exactly as we finished the starter. I tried the Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Mac and Cheese. Fun fact: I normally hate coleslaw, but I didn't realize it was on the sandwich. I ended up demolishing the whole thing--it was that good. My girlfriend had the Grilled Cheese (the Granny Smith apples are a game-changer) and the Blackberry Lemonade. We were in and out in 40 minutes without ever feeling rushed. It's rare to see a business take feedback so seriously, but The Eagle proved they care about their guests. I'll be recommending this to everyone now! read more

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The service was great! The chicken didn't live up to the hype. My husband and I paid $17 for half a chicken and the wing and leg was as small or smaller than a Cornish hens. The breast wasn't very big either. We loved the hush puppies, biscuits and macaroni and cheese. We probably wouldn't go back unless someone else was treating us. Our bill was $67 with a $10 tip. Definitely not worth the money. read more

Indianapolis, Indiana January 2026 Love the vibe of this place. All the tables are high top with wooden chairs. There is a room around back that has more of a table setting. Concrete floor and brick walls. Front of the restaurant is all bar. Friendly bar staff that has a plethora of drinks. My husband ordered the chicken wings which come with five large drumsticks. I ordered a quarter chicken plate with white meat. We ordered the sides of mashed potatoes and gravy, macaroni and cheese, and the savory biscuits which have three to a plate. The biscuits were very good. They come with a side of butter and blackberry jam. The blackberry jam was very liquidy and runny. I would prefer it to be more sick. It just was absorbed by the biscuit. I wish the biscuits were served warm as they would have elevated the taste. The macaroni and cheese has five different cheeses. Very distinct flavor but good. The mashed potatoes and gravy were just as described. These two side dishes came out cold. We notified the waiter and within four minutes he had a new hot plate of both on our table. The chicken was very moist. It was served piping hot and it was delicious. The breading was thick and crunchy. My only concern with the breading of the chicken was in some bites, you could taste the hot sauce. It did not seem as if the coating was blended very evenly. The service was good. Attentive and knowledgeable waiters. Couple of concerns. It was a Sunday night and they had football games going on television. That was wonderful. But the music in the restaurant was so loud. I felt like I was in a nightclub. I suggest they turn it down a bit. Concern number two, the bathrooms were atrocious. I understand you're busy but a little maintenance goes a long way. They didn't even have toilet paper in two of the stalls. Overall, I think this was a decent place. I wouldn't give it a high score due to the bathrooms, and the music. Also the inconsistency of the chicken batter not being blended well definitely brings the score down. I would give this place four stars. read more

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This is a great spot when you're in Indianapolis. The fried chicken is divine - very well seasoned! I tried the spoonbread and green beans as sides. Loved the green beans, but the spoonbread was pretty ordinary. The menu says it comes with maple butter, but when I asked, the waitress says it is already on it. Maybe it already melted in? In any case, I didn't taste any maple flavor. Putting a scoop of the butter on the side would have elevated this dish so much! The clear standout of the night was the burnt ends mac and cheese. The burnt ends were perfection! The pimento cheeseburger was also delicious! Give this place a try, even if you've been in the past. They have a lot of new menu items worth trying! read more

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A local staple on Mass Ave and well worth it's reputation. The service was quick and friendly. The main dish on the menu is the fried chicken , which is very good and the shrimp and grits are amazing . Ample seating and would highly recommend bringing a group for the large tables. High on the YUM factor ! Check it out! read more

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The service was good. Ambiance was relaxing. The Food - I would never order the Snack chicken nacho tray again. Personal preference- the dish was too sweet from the pickled peppers, sparse with the cheese sauce and little if any chicken. However, the Snack burnt ends were very good. read more

This might be the best fried chicken sandwich in Indianapolis! I did a pick up order but when I arrived in the restaurant, I easily grabbed my food and headed back out. The restaurant did look clean and i was briefly greeted but there was no one at the hostess stand. It was at a weird time of day. I came home and the first bite in the sandwich was so flavorful! I loved the guacamole and everything was so well seasoned! The dipping sauce was also delicious! I will be back! read more

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The best fried chicken in my opinion!! The hot honey is a must! The sides are good. Service is good. Sat outside on a beautiful day. It was busy per usual but not THAT busy. We were able to get right in. Only thing about sitting outside is sometimes you get te sewer smell since they are right there. read more

The Eagle Mass Ave - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Dining at the Eagle is always a good idea. The chicken is so tip tier here and so juicy, and flavorful. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and added the chicken to it. I am not a fan of the apricot jam so I removed that but I am keeping the three cheeses! That grilled cheese also has thin slices of Granny Smith apples on it, trust me, keep them on there! It's so delicious. I sat at the bar and the bartender was so attentive and kept giving me napkins for the spicy honey that kept getting on my fingertips. It wasn't too crowded but I was able to watch some of the late night football game at the bar and hear the volume perfectly fine. The Eagle has never missed. I've always had a great dining experience and I will continue coming and being a patron here. read more

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Always love coming here. It can get really busy during the week, especially when there is warmer weather so expect a wait. I have had the spoonbread which is insane, it tastes soo good. The hushpuppies were a fave as well. Their chicken sandwich, delish. The fries with the aioli...love it so much. Parking can be limited, depending on the day and time as you have to park on the street. Bathrooms always clean and our bartender was great. Classic bar/restaurant that I enjoy coming to and their chicken is pretty great. read more

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Friend and I were looking for some lunch after having attended a bike swap meet on a cold Saturday. On some advice from his colleague, The Eagle was on our radar. We arrived at a quiet time (11:30am??) before a larger rush came thru. Our waitress was friendly and offered advice to us. We opted for the 1/4 chicken (dark or white are the choices) and got some sides. Collard greens and cornbread with some sort of maple butter glaze were our sides. There was enough to share---family style kinda. Chicken was very edible. Sides were fine the atmosphere is pretty relaxed. There is a bar and also outside seating. Price was probably on par with other food in the Mass Ave neighborhood. It might be nice to have a few more choices as it seemed to be slightly limited. Two people could probably share three sides and leave full. I think the two of us were ok with the quantity, but I think we could have crammed a little more if it was in front of us. All in all...good place to try. Fried chicken is the mainstay. Give it a chance. read more

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I hadn't been in a long time and was craving some good fried chicken for dinner. We started with the hush puppies, which were great. We shared some burnt ends, fries, a half chicken and green beans. Everything was delicious. Our server was very attentive and was happy to bring us refills on our drinks in a timely matter. The bar and surroundings are very nice. Must come back soon. read more

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Food was awesome, Carina Braised pork sandwich and fries were a hit. Everything was seasoned well, fries had an aioli sauce on the side. Sandwich had a sweet sauce on the side as well. Service was great, Steve was on top of it during the entire meal. Vibes are great, we got here early, and the crowd started coming in shortly after. We sat by the bar, where they have tv's with college football games on. You can also sit outside if you want. read more

The Eagle Mass Ave - Carolina Brasied Carolina Braised Pork Sandwich - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I stopped in for a quick lunch during my break, expecting the same warm hospitality The Eagle is known for. Instead, I experienced something completely different ..and unfortunately, not for the first time. After being seated, I was told "maybe Lulu" would assist me shortly. I made eye contact with multiple servers, yet not one greeted me, checked on me, or even offered water. Ten minutes passed nothing. Feeling overlooked, I carried my menu to the bar, where only the bartender, a manager, and one guest were present. Despite clear eye contact several times, I was once again ignored for another five minutes. At that point, I decided it was best to leave. Before walking out, I asked a young lady if the manager was in; she pointed to the woman at the bar and said, "She's right there." I waited near the door for a few minutes, but no one came over, no one spoke up, and no one cared to acknowledge that a customer was asking for assistance. This isn't my first disappointing visit. It's the third time I've been treated this way. It's no longer a coincidence, it's a pattern. As a paying customer who simply wanted to enjoy a quick lunch, being repeatedly ignored and dismissed is unacceptable. Indianapolis has no shortage of great restaurants with teams that value their guests..unfortunately, The Eagle on Mass has shown time and again that genuine service isn't on their menu. read more

The Eagle Mass Ave - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Quick service seated at the bar and really enjoyed the chopped salad, although it could have used more actual lettuces and was heavily dressed. I hadn't been here in quite a while and it seemed to me like the fried chicken sandwich wasn't as big as I remembered. Cole slaw was tasty. read more

The Eagle Mass Ave - Fried Chicken Sandwich, Southern Chopped Salad and Cole Slaw - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The Eagle is one of my favorite restaurants in Indy. The fried chicken is the star of the menu, and it never disappoints with its seasoning and light breading. The Mac and cheese is my favorite side, and-- as a Mac and cheese connoisseur-- one of my favorite Macs out there. There's a large patio which is great during the warm months, and the inside typically has plenty of room. I would recommend going during a slower time because the wait does get really long at peak times! Service is always fast and great. If you have visitors coming in from out of town that want something delicious yet approachable, this is a great place to go! read more

The Eagle Mass Ave - Mac Mac & Cheese and 1/4 Dark Chicken - American Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

You can never go wrong with lunch or dinner at The Eagle. There's typically always a wait, this day it was a 20 minute wait, so we decided to sit at the bar. The service was average, not bad but average. One thing I always thought was cool is that they have shared seating (you can end up sitting with complete strangers) you're either going to love this or hate it, depending on your personality type. We ordered the 1/4 dark chicken, French fries, sweet potatoes, mac & cheese, shrimp & grits, and collard greens. I also had the champagne punch for a cocktail. Everything was good, my only suggestion is bringing the food out while it's hot. Their food is always sort of warm to me. read more

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Fun atmosphere from casual to business casual. Very tasty comfort food including but not limited to brined fried chicken and mac & cheese in a lively sports bar. Lots of drinks on tap including ciders. Ask for Raelee or Mason, if they're still serving there, they're both great! read more

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I can't believe I haven't written a review here yet! This is my go-to spot on mass ave. The Mac and cheese is to die for. I bring my friends from out of town just to eat the Mac and cheese--it's that good. PERFECTLY al dente, with creamy cheese mmmm. The chicken of course is delicious, but come for the salads too! The kale salad is my favorite. AND you cannot miss the homemade biscuits. I am drooling just thinking about it. If you're here with a large group, just get the group set dinner. It's so worth it. Depending on when you go you could have a wait. Service is usually pretty good and bar has open seating. read more

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