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COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket is an event venue at 230 Main St, Evansville, IN 47708. Events include Dining experience, Event spaces, Takeout.
COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket in Evansville, Indiana, offers a dining experience featuring award-winning smoked meats and seasonal Southern dishes. Founded in 1983, the venue operates in a building that originally opened as the Washington House Hotel in 1855. Revived by Tudela Food Group in 2018, COMFORT preserves beloved recipes like buttermilk fried chicken while elevating ingredients through partnerships with over 20 local farms. The venue includes a bourbon bar and an acclaimed bourbon program. It provides event spaces, takeout options, and accepts reservations, creating a multi-dimensional dining experience across four unique spaces.
- Address
- 230 Main St, Evansville, IN 47708
- Phone
- (812) 909-3742
- County
- Vanderburgh
- Highways
- Interstate 69, Indiana State Road 62, U.S. Highway 41
- Book or inquire
- https://www.comfortevv.com/reservations
About Evansville
Evansville is a city in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, located on a bend of the Ohio River in the southwestern part of the state. Founded in 1812 and incorporated in 1817, it has a population of about 116,000. Known as the River City or Crescent Valley, Evansville grew through river trade, coal mining, and manufacturing, especially hardwood furniture. During World War II, it became a key industrial center producing ships and aircraft. Visitors can reach Evansville via Interstate 69, Indiana State Road 62, U.S. Highway 41, or through Evansville Regional Airport. Nearby attractions include the Angel Mounds archaeological site, Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, and Bally’s Evansville casino. The city is part of the Illinois-Indiana-Kentucky tri-state area.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 69, Indiana State Road 62, U.S. Highway 41
- Rail and air
- Evansville Regional Airport and major rail connections including the L&N Railroad bridge over the Ohio River.
Around Evansville
- Angel Mounds: A significant Mississippian culture archaeological site occupied from AD 900 to 1600.
- Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden: One of Indiana's oldest and largest zoos.
- Bally's Evansville: The state's first casino.
- Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden: A major zoological and botanical attraction in the city.
- Angel Mounds State Historic Site: Preserves the archaeological remains of a Mississippian culture settlement.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket located?
- COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket is at 230 Main St, Evansville, IN 47708, in Vanderburgh County.
- How do I get to COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket?
- Evansville is served by Interstate 69, Indiana State Road 62, U.S. Highway 41.
- What kinds of events does COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket host?
- Dining experience, Event spaces, Takeout, Reservations.
- How do I book COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket?
- Reservations can be made through the booking link.
- What is there to see in Evansville?
- Places to see in Evansville include Angel Mounds, Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, Bally's Evansville, Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden, Angel Mounds State Historic Site.
- What is COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket?
- It is a restaurant and part of Evansville's culinary heritage.
- When was it founded?
- It began in 1983 with the original Cross-Eyed Cricket.
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