Welcome to COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket
Where Southern Tradition Meets Modern Flair in Downtown Evansville
COMFORT Events Guide
At COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket, we specialize in creating unforgettable experiences in our beautifully restored historic venue. With four distinct event spaces spanning multiple floors of our Main Street building, we offer flexible configurations to accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. Our dedicated events team combines Southern hospitality with professional expertise to bring your vision to life.
When the Tudela Food Group revived the concept in 2018, they committed to:
Preserving the Cricket's most beloved recipes (like our famous buttermilk fried chicken)- Elevating ingredients through relationships with 20+ local farms.
- Creating a multi-dimensional dining experience across four unique spaces
Today, we honor that legacy while pushing boundaries with:
- Award-winning smoked meats (18-hour brisket, St. Louis ribs)
- Seasonal Southern dishes that change weekly
- An acclaimed bourbon program featuring rare Kentucky finds
When the Tudela Food Group revived the concept in 2018, they committed to:
- Preserving the Cricket's most beloved recipes (like our famous buttermilk fried chicken)
- Elevating ingredients through relationships with 20+ local farms.
- Creating a multi-dimensional dining experience across four unique spaces
Today, we honor that legacy while pushing boundaries with:
- Award-winning smoked meats (18-hour brisket, St. Louis ribs)
- Seasonal Southern dishes that change weekly
- An acclaimed bourbon program featuring rare Kentucky finds
When the Tudela Food Group revived the concept in 2018, they committed to:
- Preserving the Cricket's most beloved recipes (like our famous buttermilk fried chicken)
- Elevating ingredients through relationships with 20+ local farms.
- Creating a multi-dimensional dining experience across four unique spaces
Today, we honor that legacy while pushing boundaries with:
- Award-winning smoked meats (18-hour brisket, St. Louis ribs)
- Seasonal Southern dishes that change weekly
- An acclaimed bourbon program featuring rare Kentucky finds
A Culinary
Legacy Reborn
When the Tudela Food Group revived the concept in 2018, they committed to:
- Preserving the Cricket's most beloved recipes (like our famous buttermilk fried chicken)
- Elevating ingredients through relationships with 20+ local farms.
- Creating a multi-dimensional dining experience across four unique spaces
Today, we honor that legacy while pushing boundaries with:
- Award-winning smoked meats (18-hour brisket, St. Louis ribs)
- Seasonal Southern dishes that change weekly
- An acclaimed bourbon program featuring rare Kentucky finds
When the Tudela Food Group revived the concept in 2018, they committed to:
- Preserving the Cricket's most beloved recipes (like our famous buttermilk fried chicken)
- Elevating ingredients through relationships with 20+ local farms.
- Creating a multi-dimensional dining experience across four unique spaces
Today, we honor that legacy while pushing boundaries with:
- Award-winning smoked meats (18-hour brisket, St. Louis ribs)
- Seasonal Southern dishes that change weekly
- An acclaimed bourbon program featuring rare Kentucky finds
A Culinary
Legacy Reborn
Our story begins with the legendary Cross-Eyed Cricket, an Evansville institution that fed generations from 1983 until 2010. Known for its generous portions and welcoming atmosphere, the original Cricket became woven into the fabric of the city's dining
culture.
Special Events
+ Distinctive Spaces
At COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket, we've redefined Southern hospitality for today's discerning diner. Nestled in the heart of Evansville's resurgent Main Street district, our restaurant occupies a beautifully restored 1850s building that hums with historic charm and contemporary energy. More than just a place to eat, we're a gathering spot for the community, where every meal tells a story of tradition, craftsmanship, and connection.
Special Events
+ Distinctive Spaces
At COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket, we've redefined Southern hospitality for today's discerning diner. Nestled in the heart of Evansville's resurgent Main Street district, our restaurant occupies a beautifully restored 1850s building that hums with historic charm and contemporary energy. More than just a place to eat, we're a gathering spot for the community, where every meal tells a story of tradition, craftsmanship, and connection.
Our
Distinctive Spaces
Our Distinctive Spaces
Enclosed room with a door- Screen in room is available
- Indirect full bar access
- Same floor access to restrooms
- Custom layouts available to suit your needs
- Enclosed floor
- Direct full bar access with extensive menus
- Private entrance
- Enclosed space
- Private Balcony
- Screen in room is available
- Same floor access to restrooms
- Private entrance
- Direct full bar access with extensive menus
- Dedicated Kitchen
- Dancefloor and Fireplace
- Terraced Private Bar
- Grand Split Staircase
- Audio/Visual equipped
- Bridal Suite Available
Our
Distinctive Spaces
Our Distinctive Spaces
- Enclosed room with a door
- Screen in room is available
- Indirect full bar access
- Same floor access to restrooms
- Custom layouts available to suit your needs
- Enclosed floor
- Direct full bar access with extensive menus
- Private entrance
- Enclosed space
- Private Balcony
- Screen in room is available
- Same floor access to restrooms
- Private entrance
- Direct full bar access with extensive menus
- Dedicated Kitchen
- Dancefloor and Fireplace
- Terraced Private Bar
- Grand Split Staircase
- Audio/Visual equipped
- Bridal Suite available
Signature Dishes
You Can't Miss
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Signature Dishes You Can't Miss
Breakfast & Brunch
- Bread Pudding French Toast (weekends only)
- Nashville Hot Chicken Benedict
- Farmstead Skillet with sausage gravy
Lunch & Dinner
- 72-Hour Fried Chicken (brined in sweet tea)
- Smoked Brisket with Dr. Pepper glaze
- Shrimp & Anson Mills Grits
Cocktails & Spirits
- Main Street Mule (with local ginger beer)
- Bourbon Flight Experience (3 rare pours + tasting notes)
- Seasonal Craft Cocktails using rooftop herbs
Signature Dishes
You Can't Miss
Plan Your Visit
Hours & Location
Sunday: 8am - 8pmMonday - Thursday: 9am - 9pmFriday - Saturday: 8am - 10pm*Breakfast served daily until 3pm
230 Main Street, Evansville, IN 47708
Make It Special
- Reservations recommended for dinner
- Private dining available upon request
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