Is grouse good to eat?

Tender, almost sweet, ruffed grouse meat is as good as white meat gets.

What does wild grouse taste like?

I’ve heard ruffed grouse described as tasting like “funky chicken” or comparable to mild-flavored birds like pheasant, though slightly sweeter. Their taste will vary depending on the individual bird’s diet and potentially the season in which you bag your grouse, as what they eat factors into their flavor.