The Lion and Eagle, located at 2401 North Federal Highway in Boca Raton is a 50 seat English Pub with an Irish accent serving the heartiest and tastiest fare from a select menu.
We ordered the “Full English Breakfast” – served all day long – consisting of Irish bacon, two bangers (sausages), two eggs, black pudding(actually a cake mixture of pork, oatmeal, herbs and more), baked beans, sautéed mushrooms, potatoes and two slices of Irish bread toast with butter. This workman’s dish, alone, can make two diners very, very happy. Also listed as a “breakfast” is a toasted roll with either Irish bacon, one egg, sausage or combinations thereof.
The menu lists “appetizers” including homemade soups of the day – we had a tasty light turkey soup, though, generally, the soups are quite hearty. Choose from a smooth fish dip or a smooth spiced curried chicken dip, homemade fried chips with fine chicken tenders or (not typical) a chicken quesadilla with cheese, lettuce and tomato in a flour tortilla with salsa and sour cream. What is typical is a Scotch egg – a hardboiled egg wrapped in sausage, rolled in breadcrumbs and deep fried for a wonderful taste and appearance. Buffalo wings are available with a bit of bite and served with blue cheese dipping sauce, carrots and celery – the chicken tender and quite tasty!
There are six items listed as “sandwiches” including grilled cheese, BLT, turkey club, roast beef, cheeseburger and the curried chicken. All on toasted Kaiser Roll with a good size serving of hand cut “chips”. Each giant sandwich could be a meal by itself!
The mainstay of the Lion and Eagle Pub is their five entrees – each one a full flavor treat. Bangers and Mash consists of 3 large sausages with mashed potatoes, baked beans and a side of gravy. The Curry Chicken and Chips is a spicy dish of deep curry taste. Three large sausages with two fried eggs and chips are a treat at well.
The two entrees dishes that deserve special mention are both personal favorites – having them both over the years. The Fish and Chips, choice cod or haddock, beer battered is a giant offering with a golden crisp “shell” over moist, tasty fish and served with a mountain of hand cut chips and tartar sauce. While enough for two, it is rare that the diner relinquishes any.
The crowning entrée achievement, to this reviewers taste, is Shepherd’s Pie. Seasoned beef and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes and gravy plus a side of mixed vegetables is a treat far above par- a must try!
The Lion and Eagle’s dozen side dishes can augment any selection you desire. Ask your server or bartender for the roster of beers, ales and stouts available on tap or in bottles. The selection does vary, so discuss your preference with them.
Rob Allen has owned the Lion and Eagle since May 2008. Hours are noon to 2AM, 7 days for this congenial pub with a true following for both food and drink. We heartily recommend you…Go and Enjoy!