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Name: Crispy Bird
Address: 115 E 49th St, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46205-1004
Telephone: (317) 744-0000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Crispy Bird

4.4

54 Reviews

$30 and under

American

115 E 49th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205-1004

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

In a charming old building, rehabbed to the peak of chicken-coop chic, Crispy Bird serves fried chicken alongside plant-based sides, locally sourced vegetables and greens, homemade cultured butter and from-scratch biscuits and breads, seasonally inspired soft serve and homemade desserts - all skillfully crafted and beautifully presented. A full cocktail bar and an edited wine list consisting of old and new world wines round out the offerings.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(317) 744-0000
Website
http://www.crispy-bird.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
115 E 49th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205-1004
Neighborhood
Washington Township
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wine

Bone Broth$6.00
roasted garlic, fresh herbs
Spicy Chicken Skins$6.00
meyer citrus kosho aioli dip
Buttermilk Biscuits$6.00
jam, brown butter
Variety of Seasonal Pickles$8.00
Ham$12.00
fresh & pickled melons
Grilled Wings$10.00
blue cheese, pickled celery
Fermented Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00
green tomato ketchup, smoked trout roe remoulade

Sides and Small Plates

Add truffle shavings or caviar to your dish for an additional charge (MP)

Mixed Greens$8.00
pickled vegetables, Parmesan, Dijon vinaigrette
Grilled Kale$10.00
chard and collard stems, apricot kernels, Parmesan, avocado vinaigrette
Little Gem Wedge$10.00
blue cheese crumbles, berries, pickled shallot granita, chicken skins, ranch
Marinated Cherry Tomatoes$10.00
grilled bing cherries, cucumber, pistachio, herbs
Sea Island Red Peas$10.00
braised greens, peaches, Ricotta, potlikker vinaigrette
Indiana Grilled Sweet Corn on the Cob$8.00
Sourdough Waffle$4.00
before 5pm
Grits$8.00
spring carrots, puffed sorghum, cured egg yolk
Hash Brown$10.00
chanterelles, green garlic
Mac N' Cheese$12.00
Fried Carolina Gold Rice$8.00
marinated cherry tomatoes, pickled apricot, garlic scapes, kohlrabi kimchi, slow poached egg*

Fried Chicken + Mains

Chicken Breast$14.00
seasonal slaw, pickles
Leg and a Thigh$12.00
seasonal slaw, pickles
Charcoal Grilled Chicken Breast$14.00
seasonal slaw, pickles
Grilled Pork Chop$24.00
shishito puree, pineapple and celtuce slaw, jus
Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwich$10.00
spicy aioli, pickles, seasonal slaw

Little Pecker

10 and under, please

Chicken Leg, Potato Puree$10.00

Desserts

Oatmeal Cream Pie$6.00
oatmeal cookies, milk ice cream
Maple Soft Serve$5.00
Pavlova$6.00
with pink peppercorn meringue, yogurt granita, sorrel and berries
Roasted Banana Split$6.00

Bubbles

Laurent Perrier Brut, Champagne$17.00
Kir-Yianni Rosé, Greece$13.00

White

Mauperthuis Bourgogne, France$10.00
Stadt Krems Grüner Veltliner, Austria$10.00
Trimbach Pinot Blanc, France$11.00

Rosé

Villaviva, Carignan, Cotes de Thau$9.00

Red

Cavallotto, Dolcetto d'Alba, Italy$11.00
- 1l$40.00
Paul Achs 'Lust & Leben', Austria$13.00
J. Bouchon Cabernet Sauvignon 'Block Series', Chile$12.00

Beer on Tap

North Coast, Seasonal Berliner Weisse$6.00
Central State 'Table', Rustic Blonde Ale$6.00
Bier Brewing, Rotating IPA$6.00

Beer

Bitburger Pilsner$6.00
New Day 'Johnny Chapman' Cider$6.00

Cocktails

Casual Acquaintance$10.00
Campari Dolin Dry Vermouth, Lime, Cordial, Sparkling Rosé
Twentieth Century$12.00
City of London Gin, Cocchi Americano, Lemon, Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao
Airmail$13.00
Plantation '3 Star Rum', Honey Syrup, Lime, Laurent Perrier Champagne
Build-A-Buck$11.00
{Vodka, Bourbon, Rum, Rye, Mezcal, Brandy or Tequila} Fresh Ginger, Citrus, Soda
Monkey Hour$12.00
Peloton de la Muerte Mezcal, Combier Pamplemousse Rosé, Amaro Averna, Lime, Sea Salt, Chartreuse
Mccauley Cocktail$11.00
Copper & Kings Apple Brandy, Apricot Shrub, Lemon
Sazerac$11.00
Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey, Peychaud's, Angostura, Absinthe
Frozen Rum Punch$11.00
Plantation 3 Star Rum, Black Tea, Allspice Dram, Lime

Non Alcoholic

Mexican Coke$4.00
Sprecher Root Beer$4.00
Housemade Soda$3.00
Housemade Lemonade$3.00
Iced Tea$3.00
Stumptown French Press Coffee$6.00
Palais de Thes Hot Tea$3.00
Local H2o Sparkling Water
- 1 L$3.50
- Glass$1.25

What 54 people are saying

Crispy Bird reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

54 Reviews

KS
KSmith VIP
Indiana1 review
2.0
Dined on January 13, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Crispy Bird has been raved about since it first opened. As a fan of the other Patachou restaurants, I thought there was no way it could disappoint. So, when I heard it was closing, I made it a top priority to visit. Unfortunately, my experience was less than stellar. We had wings as an appetizer and they were small and soggy. Although my burger was very good, my husband's chicken breast was extremely dry and wasn't very seasoned (beyond salt and pepper). I also am very concerned for their collard greens side dish, which includes a raw egg (my understanding is that it's cooked ever so slightly, but still, concerning) and beans. The mac and cheese was very good and seasoned great, although we weren't expecting it to come out in two long log portions. Also, the portion didn't seem fair for the cost of the side. Still, the mac and cheese stole the show. This restaurant doesn't necessarily present itself as a soul food restaurant, but the menu supports it. This soul food lover was disappointed. Sad that they're closing their doors, but I'm afraid this restaurant idea was a miss for me.
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Ricoop VIP
Indiana265 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were sorry to learn they were closing. We will miss them.
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CeciliaR
Indiana7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 11, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sorry they are closing. Very good!
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MHale
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a shame to lose this great spot! Best wishes on your success in California
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! We met the owner (we didn’t know it at first) but she was lovely and so was the service and food.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 29, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! Loved the food, great service!!
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CigarGuy VIP
Dallas110 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 29, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Really disappointed that this place has dropped so far from the wonderful food they used to serve. Probably won’t come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a 6:30 reservation on a Friday and were pleasantly surprised at the at the plentiful availability of tables anyway. By the time we left, nearly every table was full with people obviously enjoying their meal and time together. It was our first time in and the food, service, and ambiance certainly didn’t disappoint. We’re looking forward to our next visit already!
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OChemist
San Antonio61 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 26, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second visit. We took our daughter and her fiancé for a post-holiday meal. They really enjoyed the creativity and selection of organic and local items, as well as the type of menu. Crispy Bird has a lot of unexpected plates for a fairly small place, and our two guests (who live in Brooklyn and have enjoyed spots like Blue Hill and Ivan Ramen in NYC) especially enjoyed the Bone Broth, Grits, and specialty pickled items. But most especially, the CHICKEN was incredible. We had it fried, barbecued, in breast and thigh pieces, and enjoyed it all immensely!
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TheresaH VIP
Indiana10 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 22, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very enjoyable dinner. Great food and cocktails. Service was a bit slow. This was our second time dining here, and we will be back.
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115 E 49th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205-1004

Additional information

Neighborhood
Washington Township
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.crispy-bird.com/
Phone number
(317) 744-0000

Crispy Bird

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Snacks

Bone Broth$6.00

Spicy Chicken Skins$6.00

Buttermilk Biscuits$6.00

Variety of Seasonal Pickles$8.00

Ham$12.00

Grilled Wings$10.00

Fermented Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00

Sides and Small Plates

Mixed Greens$8.00

Grilled Kale$10.00

Little Gem Wedge$10.00

Marinated Cherry Tomatoes$10.00

Sea Island Red Peas$10.00

Indiana Grilled Sweet Corn on the Cob$8.00

Sourdough Waffle$4.00

Grits$8.00

Hash Brown$10.00

Mac N' Cheese$12.00

Fried Carolina Gold Rice$8.00

Fried Chicken + Mains

Chicken Breast$14.00

Leg and a Thigh$12.00

Charcoal Grilled Chicken Breast$14.00

Grilled Pork Chop$24.00

Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwich$10.00

Little Pecker

Chicken Leg, Potato Puree$10.00

Desserts

Oatmeal Cream Pie$6.00

Maple Soft Serve$5.00

Pavlova$6.00

Roasted Banana Split$6.00

Bubbles

Laurent Perrier Brut, Champagne$17.00

Kir-Yianni Rosé, Greece$13.00

White

Mauperthuis Bourgogne, France$10.00

Stadt Krems Grüner Veltliner, Austria$10.00

Trimbach Pinot Blanc, France$11.00

Rosé

Villaviva, Carignan, Cotes de Thau$9.00

Red

Cavallotto, Dolcetto d'Alba, Italy$11.00

Paul Achs 'Lust & Leben', Austria$13.00

J. Bouchon Cabernet Sauvignon 'Block Series', Chile$12.00

Beer on Tap

North Coast, Seasonal Berliner Weisse$6.00

Central State 'Table', Rustic Blonde Ale$6.00

Bier Brewing, Rotating IPA$6.00

Beer

Bitburger Pilsner$6.00

New Day 'Johnny Chapman' Cider$6.00

Cocktails

Casual Acquaintance$10.00

Twentieth Century$12.00

Airmail$13.00

Build-A-Buck$11.00

Monkey Hour$12.00

Mccauley Cocktail$11.00

Sazerac$11.00

Frozen Rum Punch$11.00

Non Alcoholic

Mexican Coke$4.00

Sprecher Root Beer$4.00

Housemade Soda$3.00

Housemade Lemonade$3.00

Iced Tea$3.00

Stumptown French Press Coffee$6.00

Palais de Thes Hot Tea$3.00

Local H2o Sparkling Water

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