Since the 1940s · Shelbyville, Indiana
Fried chicken, done the small-town way.
Family owned and operated. Hand-breaded walleye, jumbo wings, homemade noodles, and pies made right here.
The favorites
What folks come back for
Until gone
This week's specials
- $11.00
Chicken & Noodles
Tuesday. Served with two sides and a roll
- $11.00
Homemade Ham & Beans
Tuesday. Fall/Winter seasonal. Slow cooked and served with tater tots and homemade honey cornbread
- $12.00
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Tuesday. Spring/Summer seasonal. Served with a side salad and garlic toast
- $13.00
Hand-Breaded Walleye Dinner
Wednesday & Friday. Served with two sides and Texas toast
- $10.00
Hand-Breaded Walleye Sandwich
Wednesday & Friday. Served with chips
- $12.00
Homemade Swiss Steak
Thursday. Slow-cooked and served with two sides and a roll
- $12.00
Southern Fried Chicken Liver Dinner
First Sunday of the month. Served with two sides, a biscuit, and white pepper gravy
Our story
A Shelbyville table since the 1940s
The Chicken Inn opened near the end of WWII and has been passed between families ever since — the Kremers and Zinsers, the Hardins, and today Kent Hankins and Bill Aughe. The original home-cooked recipe books came along with it.
Read our story
Feeding a crowd?
Buffet meals, bulk chicken, full pans of sides, and warmers for parties of 20 or more — delivered, set up, or picked up. Call us to plan your catering.