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The Historic Eagle Inn & Restaurant – An Overview Wines by the glass. A crackling fireplace, framed by large windows filled with views of the Kankakee River Mill Race. French doors leading into a quiet courtyard garden, resplendent with flowers and falling water. Little known treasures at reasonable prices. Traditional genuine French. Capture the very essences of bistro. Locally grown and raised food products, many picked the morning of your meal, assure an unparalleled depth of flavor. Ever wish to run away to France and take in the magic… but can't get the time or expense together? Menus
changing seasonally, reflecting the freshest offerings. A well-trained
and knowledgeable staff, dedicated to creating a memorable dining
experience for you. And at a price which might surprise… Click here to view a sampling of our upcoming menus.
Above is just a brief sampling of what the Eagle will have to offer its guests. As the rehabilitation of the Eagle Hotel progresses, ( please see our homepage to watch progress) we are coming ever-nearer to opening day! Please check back often, or send us your thoughts. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us, and we look forward to serving you in the future… |
We
are most pleased to introduce the Eagle's French Chef, Jean-Pierre
Merlat. Born in Brittany, France, and apprenticed in Paris, Mssr.
Merlat brings with him over 30 years' experience in some of the
world's top kitchens. Most recently having worked in St. Tropez
Restaurant, on the island of St. Croix, Jean-Pierre has also served
as chef in restaurants in New York, (notably, L'Entrecote and Voulez-Vous)
as well as Le Pavillion in Florida and the Hotel Intercontinental
in Chicago. Infusing his wealth of culinary knowledge, coupled with
a deep understanding of French bistro, Jean-Pierre will assure the
Eagle’s offerings are something truly remarkable.