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SEPTEMBER FEATURES
Bringing new flavors to the table all month long.
Real Food. Made Right Here.
Smash burgers made the way you want, crispy chicken sandwiches done right, and hand-cut fries you'll actually fight over. Our menu comes together in an open kitchen with fresh ingredients and a dedication to quality.
We're a proud part of Downtown Elkhart's River District, serving honest food with zero pretense. Come as you are, straight from the shop floor or a day on the river. There's always a seat for you.
Bird in the Hand | Jackson Blvd, Elkhart
Monday through Saturday 11-8
THE MENU
Open Kitchen. Nothing Hidden.
Every dish comes together right in front of you. That's not a design choice, it's how we think cooking should work.
When you can see the kitchen, you can trust the food. We make it to order every time, in plain sight, so you know exactly what goes into your meal before it hits the counter. Fresh ingredients, real technique, and pride in every meal.
That's the promise behind Bird in the Hand. Serious cooking, served without the fuss.
Catering From Bird in the Hand
We bring the same scratch-made food to your event. Parties, workplace meals, game days, and everything in between.
Generous portions, fresh ingredients, and food people actually remember. We handle the cooking so you can focus on your guests. Tell us the date, the headcount, and what you're planning, and we'll take care of the rest.
Whether it's ten people or a hundred, the quality stays the same.
Part of Something Bigger
Bird in the Hand is proud to be part of the Navarre Hospitality Group, bringing a shared passion for exceptional service, local community, and craft-made comfort food to Downtown Elkhart's River District.
That connection means a higher standard behind everything we do, from how we source our ingredients to how we treat every guest who walks through the door. But at heart, we're a neighborhood restaurant. We're here to feed Elkhart, one order at a time, and to be a place where good food and familiar faces come together.
Come in, grab a seat, and see what we're about.
We loved the food and the atmosphere. Pictured is the wicked chicken and dirt pudding. The smash burgers were excellent, along with the perfectly seasoned fries. We will be coming back even though it's an hour drive for us.
Bird in the Hand is an amazing place. Great food, great prices. I love the downtown Elkhart atmosphere. Overall, a 10/10 place!
We had chicken tenders, fries, fried pickles, and a smashburger. Everything was done fairly quickly and was delicious! There is a very nice variety of food and drinks. We look forward to returning!
Bird in the Hand Rewards
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken, Chicken Tenders, Popcorn Chicken, Blt, Chicken Restaurant, Chicken Bites, Burgers, Grilled Cheese, Chicken Salad, Pickle Chips, Salads, Caesar Salad, Fries, and Chicken Breast
Where are you located?
We are located in Elkhart, IN at 210 E Jackson Blvd
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Elkhart, Garden Village, Simonton Lake, Dunlap, Pleasant Valley, Osceola, Nibbyville, Adamsville, Kessington, Elkhart County, Bristol, Granger, Union, Mishawaka, Edwardsburg, Goshen, Southwest, Bonneyville Mills, and Wakarusa.
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