The Eagle Detroit

The Eagle has super convenient online ordering. So we ordered a bunch of stuff for pick up and brought it home. The size of the menu isn't crazy large, but I don't think that's bad thing. They've got a focus on Southern comfort style food and they execute it well. We got a good variety of sides:- Shrimp & grits- Mac & cheese- Horseradish mashed potatoes- Collard greensI would say all of them were very good. Yes, even the collards. Some of the people with me were not into the collards but I think that was a them problem and not any fault of the actual collards. I stand by opinion that collards go perfectly with fried chicken and the ones here are no exception.As for the fried chicken itself, it's also super good. There's a good amount of spice in the batter however there wasn't much of a crisp, but this may be because we got it to go and it sad in a covered bucket for too long. As for the meat, I'm more of a fan of dark meat but the white meat was not bad. It was pretty juicy and it seemed like the chicken is brined. That or they're using some kind of magical chicken.

Was reached out by the restaurant after my first experience didn't go that well and they generously comped my friend's and I's meal!We ordered SO much: fried chicken BLT, fried chicken, southern chopped salad, spoonbread, collard greens, fries, and homemade biscuits. Our main favorites were the southern chopped salad, fried chicken BLT, and the biscuits. Never thought a salad would be so good but man, it was delicious and fresh! The fried chicken was crispy and so tender. And the jam paired with the biscuits? It was perfection!The service was amazing and I appreciated how they cared to ensure I had a great experience!

Stopped in here last night and had heard such great things about it. We had a reservation and were sat quickly. Unfortunately, our drinks took about 20 minutes (2 lemonades) to get to our table and our appetizers came out at different times. The hush puppies were fresh and hot. Once we got our entrees, one of the appetizers came out with it but majority of the food was cold. I got the chicken sandwich, which was probably the best meal out of everyone's. For the sides:-Mac and cheese lacked flavor-The biscuits were thick, which was nice -The fries were coldOur server was nice, which helped the other issues. Overall, it was an okay experience but I wasn't fairly impressed.

I was not impressed with the food, but it's suitable as a fancier dining option off Woodward Avenue. I ordered chicken, mashed potatoes, fries, hush puppies, biscuits, and grilled cheese. A lot of the food wasn't consumed and ended up being thrown out. When I tried the chicken, I was thinking there were a dozen other places with better and crispier chicken at half the price. My friend thought the chicken was too tough and the biscuits were too hard. The best dishes were the grilled chicken and the jam that comes with the biscuits. Nothing else stood out for me. The service seemed friendly. They forgot a drink with my order, and when I returned about ten minutes later, I was given a refund for the drink.

Stopped in however didn't have reservations. We were able to get a seat but they asked that we keep it short. We were willing to do so since there was reservations for the table in an hour. The wait staff was polite and helpful. The food was great. Not sure you can get bad food here. The spicy honey sauce was amazing. The Mac n cheese is creamy. It was all good. Not a huge place but felt like it was the perfect size. They do have a large bar as well. Great stop! Get reservations on the weekend.

The Eagle Detroit located on Woodward Ave Downtown Detroit, MIFood: My group ordered two (2) chopped Cobb salads and the Spicy Chicken Dip. The dip was delicious, I wish they had larger portions nevertheless delicious! The Chopped Salad was delicious also full of all kinds of veggies and a great dressing.Service: Great service, friendly and accommodating.Ambiance: I loved the wooden accent throughout this establishment. Large bar area and plenty table seating.

Met up family here for dinner around Christmas time. When we went to the bar to wait for the rest of our group the bartender did not greet us for a while but eventually came over. Once we were sat, our server was nice and helpful. The chicken was juicy and pretty good, although I wish it was a little more crunchy. Not sure if it was just because we were ordering for 10 people. The chicken can be on the spicier side but I enjoy that and really like their hot honey on top. Also the first time I have tasted oregano in the breading which was different but not bad. The hush puppies were probably some of the best I have had. Usually they are dry and bland but I really like theirs. The mac and cheese was very creamy and cheesy. Although my uncles on the other side of the table was on the dryer side so it seemed to be hit or miss. The burnt ends were also a good way to start. The Fried Chicken BLT was also a great choice with the bacon, mixed greens, tomato, avocado relish, jalapeno honey mayo, rustic italian bread.

I enjoyed my visit here I order the Jalapeño Hush Puppies and I promise I'll be back for them again. They were DELICIOUS!The Chicken was brined and seasoned well also, they offer all parts of the chicken which is nice. The service was good and the ambience is quaint. I'll be back again

I typically stay away from chain restaurants, but I was very impressed with the eagle. The interior was pretty plain, but they do have a lot of available seating and a prime location on woodward.Our waitress was amazing and provided so many recommendations, you could tell she loved the food which got us excited for our meal.We shared a whole chicken and ordered nearly every side. The fried chicken was so juicy and well seasoned. For sides we got spoonbread, fries, sweet potatoes, mac n cheese, collard greens, and shrimp and grits. The spoonbread (corn bread) was so good and the crispy edges from the skillet were amazing. I was also surprised by how good the fries were, I really liked the seasoning they used. Everything was delicious.

I came here with a large group. There's no private area, but they were able to accommodate with a large table near the bar. The servers were attentive and handled us well.Blackberry lemonade - This is the non alcoholic version. It came garnished with a slice of lemon. It tasted like Minute Maid lemonade with their blackberry jam added. Pretty delicious!Spicy chicken dip - This came with tortilla chips which were oversalted. The chicken was pulled in chunky shreds which made it easy to scoop. There was a nice heat, although I am weenie when it comes to spice and so I suspect most people would find it very mild. The blue cheese was not very noticeable so don't let it scare you away if you tend to not be a fan of pungency.Pimento cheese plate -  This came with a whole sleeve of Ritz crackers. The pimento cheese is better than a standard dip from a grocery store, but it's more processed. The blackberry jam is the same one that comes with their biscuits, and is delicious on the crackers. I didn't try any of the pickles.Hush puppies - They come 6 to an order. They're fried to a nice crunch to the outside, and the inside is studded with pieces of vegetables inside. There's enough seasoning and moisture to not need the comeback sauce. Definitely a favorite!Fried chicken - I have had their fried chicken before in a previous visit and was underwhelmed as the chicken was soggy. This time was better, but the chicken wasn't fried to a hard crunch like you would find at a chain fried chicken place. The breading has a lighter touch and doesn't crisp up as much. The chicken inside is moist and tender with a brined flavor.Fried chicken BLT - They use boneless chicken breast, but in contrast to their bone in fried chicken, it was drier on the inside. The outside does have generous breading that was crunchy. The bacon in the sandwich was cut into pieces so it's evenly distributed with every bite and it was well rendered-no soggy bacon here! There's generous slices of tomato, and the avocado relish and spicy mayo serve to adhere the mixed greens to the bread of the sandwich. I did think it was on the salty side.White cheddar grits - These were smooth and creamy, with a rich cheesy flavor. The pickled peppers add a nice kick to cut the richness of the dairy. I would get this again.Shrimp and grits - The same white cheddar grits serve as the base of this dish, but it's topped with more items. There's a lot going on- the blackened shrimp compete with the andouille sausage and gravy. All of the components were delicious but it seems unbalanced since each component had a strong, heavy flavor. Mac and cheese - The cavatappi noodles are slightly past al dente, which are the perfect texture for the cheese sauce to cling on. I would get this again. It's creamy and so flavorful.Spoonbread - For the uninitiated, it has the same core ingredients as cornbread but in different proportions so that the final product has a soft, rather than crumbly, texture so that it's served and eaten with a spoon. This preparation is tender and finely textured without pieces of corn kernels. It's fairly sweet due to the maple butter. The inside is fluffy and there's a slight crust on the bottom from the cast iron which gives it a good textural variation.Coleslaw - Standard coleslaw with the usual ingredients. It's not very tart and slightly underdressed. The pungent cruciferous vegetable flavor really comes through.Succotash - A great rendition with an improvement - the addition of bacon. Everything was tender. No complaints here.Collards - Tender with small pieces of bacon. There is no hint of bitterness at all, and there were no stringy pieces. There is excellent flavor from the pork. This is one of the best collard greens I've ever had. Sweet potato crock - Smooth and tender mashed sweet potato meets a top layer of mini marshmallows that's been torched. I couldn't detect the addition of any spices, which really puts the spotlight on the torched, crisp marshmallows on top.It's unfortunate that the fried chicken offerings are lacking, but the sides steal the show. I found myself eating a lot of the sides while ignoring the fried chicken and the fried chicken BLT.