Eagle Tavern

Main St, Dearborn
(313) 982-6001

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Pat Edinger

Visited for a wedding reception. The food arrived in courses and looked very inviting and well done. The tempeture and taste did not measure up to the appearance which was outstanding. It was good but not excellent but it was a good sized party all eating at the same time. The service was above and beyond. Highly recommend these people - they have a handle on how to treat guests. The building was awesome. I had Grok give me the history and cant say enough about how they preserved it and the interior decorations. Good job to whomever keeps up with it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Gray Harper

From the moment of entry, the atmosphere achieved a rare feat of temporal displacement, making the experience feel less like a meal and more like a historical journey. The energy was vibrant and the attention to period detail was exceptional.

The service, in particular, elevated the visit. The staff were remarkably warm and attentive, with our server maintaining a genuine, infectious smile that demonstrated true passion for her role. Her willingness to accommodate a table switch only added to the welcoming feel.

After a negligible eight-minute wait, the meal commenced. I consciously chose items emphasizing historical accuracy—the cold meat and cheese platter, alongside the fried sweet potatoes—and the food proved to be excellent.

However, it was the small, authentic touches that transformed the setting: the water arrived in a clay pitcher crafted right on the premises, a detail that beautifully reinforced the authenticity of the experience. This remarkable atmosphere and dedication to immersion make this a destination I would enthusiastically return to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Inez Mcleod

Hands down the worst dining experience I've ever had. The waiter took forever to even acknowledge us, he said the green beans were delicious. We ordered the dumplings and it was the most bland food I've ever tasted. Not any seasoning what so ever...not even salt or pepper. And the green beans the server ranted about being so good were just green beans boiled in unsalted water lol I had to leave my table twice to ask someone to get us salt and pepper because there was no way I could eat that bland food with nothing on it...as well as had to ask another waiter for water because our server never checked on us. Then they had the nerve to ask if we enjoyed ourselves. We paid,(terribly overpriced ) and only tipped only 10% because it was just so horrible it was almost comical. Idk how they are getting away with serving such awful food.

Jennifer Bonas

The moment I walked in, I felt like I stepped back in time, I love the energy, the staff were soooo nice and she seemed like she liked her job.. she was always smiling and even let me switch tables.. the wait was only like 8 minutes or so, the food was good.. I ordered the cold meat with cheese plate and fried sweet potatoes.. I wanted to order something I knew was more historically accurate.. the water was brung out in a clay pitcher MADE THERE!! AH, what a great atmosphere, id definitely go again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David R.

Arrived really hungry at Greenfield Village after a long drive and no breakfast. They gave rolls and small corn muffins, raspberry preserve and sweet pickles - anll very tasty! I ordered the Beef and Onion Stew - it was really good and the amount of beef in the stew was incredible! My wife ordered “A Curry of Chicken” but wasn’t as impressed as her portion lacked flavor and the corn on the cob was over cooked. Our drinks, hard cider and a Kentucky Maple Sour were good! She’ll order the fish next time. Still would recommend as the food was delicious and the price wasn’t bad.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Dennis Mikota

Good staff yummy food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eliose P

We were excited for the advertised experience because we love primitive. It was very underwhelming and too expensive. The menu is very short and offers no descriptions, which is horrible with all of the old language used. I recommend questioning everything before you order. Plates are $20+. Sides that aren’t potatoes and/or squash are $9+ and non-alcoholic drinks are $4+ per glass and are still very limited in options. Our food was average and plain. We just picked at it. It doesn’t make sense how some things are authentic like the 8 person tables so you get stuck eating with random people or the unseasoned food and no soda options…yet the staff that are supposed to be dressed up are wearing Apple Watches, Jordan sneakers, and have lanyards hanging out of their pockets and the bathrooms are completely automatic and modern decor. You can keep modern functionality while continuing to embrace the authentic old experience. Also, I do NOT recommend kids here. There are no kids accommodations. The group in front of us had kids and were basically told to go elsewhere to a cafeteria. Disappointed that we spent $50 on the bare minimum 2 person meal just to leave wishing we went somewhere else to begin with.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

John Nevenhoven

The Eagle Tavern is a mandatory stop. Excellent period food from the 1850s.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric Cutler

Step back in time—and don’t skip the rabbit stew 🐇🍞🕯️
Tucked inside the historic wonderland of Greenfield Village at the Henry Ford Museum, the Eagle Tavern is more than just a place to eat—it’s a full-on time travel experience.

From the moment you walk in, you feel like a weary 1800s traveler stopping in for a hot meal and a brief escape from the dusty trail. The staff is in period attire, the decor is candlelit and rustic, and even the menu sticks to the era—no fries or fountain drinks here.

We had the rabbit stew, which was hearty and slightly sweet—unexpected, but actually pretty good. The homemade breads and fresh-churned butter were fantastic, the kind of simple comfort food that makes you want to start a bread journal.

If you’re visiting the park, definitely stop in. It’s the kind of place that makes history feel alive—and delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Joseph Good

The food is pretty good, didn't give sauce for the salad though, the service was great, and the place was pretty cool in general

Emily F

Cool authentic tavern that is located right in the heart of the village. I love that it was only lit by candles, the roaring fire going, and the light coming in from outside.

The menu was very authentic as well, with stewed rabbit and beef pasties. We were first served some bread, jam, pickles and butter which was a nice starter. I then got the salmon croquette’s, and my friend got the beef pasty. Both items were great.

The servers are all dressed up in 1800s clothing, and play the part well, but I did think that they were a bit rude.

Rasha Waheed

Very fresh good food. I liked the 1800 era of this place 🙂

Vivi TubeHD

We got a really really fun and entertaining server, his name is Dan. He did a really good job that made our experience above and beyond. Food was absolutely delicious.. must visit when in Dearborn.

Joseph Kim

19th century themed restaurant at the greenfield village was a great experience. Our server was very attentive. Food tasted above my expectations.

Tanor Faux

A lovely time trip of a restaurant to early American styles.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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