28 Best Chicken Restaurants near Newport Beach

“Best Tacos in Town! Love this place for tacos and burritos!“

“specials daily. strong cocktails. my go to when I'm in town.“

“I love it they’re so delicious 😋😍and my daughter she always says chif-aif mamma chif-aif mamma😍“

“Arad is an outstanding cashier at Dave’s! Every time I’ve come in, he’s been friendly, professional, and quick at the register. He always greets customers with a genuine smile and makes the checkout process smooth and pleasant. It’s clear he cares about doing a great job and creating a positive experience for everyone. Shoutout to moe and arda for consistently excellent service!“

“I was visiting from Montreal, Canada, and I’m so glad I stopped by Dave's Hot Chicken! The food was absolutely amazing—crispy, flavorful, and the perfect level of spice. What really made my experience special, though, was the outstanding service. The manager, was incredibly welcoming, took the time to suggest the best sauces to pair with my chicken, and made me feel like a valued customer from start to finish. It’s not every day you encounter such genuine hospitality!

Now, whenever anyone is visiting Orange County, I’ll be sure to refer them to this spot. If you're in the area, don't miss out—definitely worth the visit!“

“This location was absolute 🔥🔥🔥. On entry greeted with excitement. everythibg was great he understood what I was aiming for and made it happen. His recommendations were perfect. Paul if you read this understand that you closed out an amazing birthday week for my little girl and you made it that much better with your service. I will definitely be back and that cauliflower was beautifully done.“

“Great food. Super nice staff. Thank you. When they say it’s spicy believe them. Dare is almost unbearable. I wouldn’t dare try the double dare. Soooo good.“

“Halal spot ; We were on the way to South back home and stop by this restaurant for our light dinner.
I think it’s family owned and the prices are pretty reasonable. The staff were very friendly, and assisted us in ordering. Everything turned out good, they were super nice providing us extra condiments, etc. Be sure to select your spice level wisely cuz we ended up in tears, but we still enjoyed it though.

We hope that we can visit this place again next time we are on the way back from north
** hoping for a new branch near San Clemente soon.. we will be your regular customers“

“I tried Bao Chick and their grilled bao with beef was fantastic.
The beef was juicy and flavorful, and the bao was perfectly soft and fluffy.
I loved the combination of textures and the slightly smoky grill flavor.
Overall, it’s a fun spot with tasty food and a casual, welcoming vibe.“

“The Reaper chicken.
That's what I've been seeing on social media.
I got it. It was hot, but not as hot as everyone made it seem.
Don't get me wrong, it was delicious and very spicy. But it's not for the weak. 👍“

“Best chicken and best sauce!“

“The chicken is cooked to perfection every time at this location. Customer service is always top tier. I cheated and went to another location and let me just say no comparison what so ever! Anytime I want a 18 piece 😋 😩 Honey Garlic Chicken Wings I'm bringing all family and friends 🧡 to THIS LOCATION! 🤤❤️‍🔥“

“Great management! Thanks for serving the Costa Mesa community.“

“Okay, I thought this was one of this joints where you order “Xtra Crack” in the comments and you get some smoking crack. Imagine my disappointment when I opened my bag and all I had was delicious chicken, fries and amazing coleslaw. Honestly though, I think that chicken has smoking crack in it cause I just finished eating and I’m already itching for some more…. Maybe you could help a fella out and get me some chicken? Come on man! Please?!?!?“

“Muy buen servicio y el pollo muy bueno“

“I have been on an elimination diet for 11 months (AIP) and have had to give up eating out because no one serves anything I can have without completely changing the menu item! Chixy Natural’s Paleo Bowl was absolutely delicious! Such simple and yummy ingredients! Best of all, I didn’t have to cook it myself. We will be going there again!“

“Been coming here like 5x a week for the past month !

This is place is an OG, authentic, hole in the wall Mexican restaurant 👌🏻

Everything is amazing , good quality, great price and the staff is super cool!!

Try the Armando style bowl. Clean and simple meal that’s great for your fitness goals.
The burritos are bomb too“

“This is the first place I have found in Orange County that makes a hot chicken that is legitimately too hot to handle. And I say that as I sweat through the next 3 tenders. It's fantastic but I'll actually order something a little milder next time. Get Clucked means business.“

“Now’s famous potato with chicken!“

“Great 👍 n very patient servers! Always helpful.“

“I had a great experience at Chick-fil-A! The food was fresh and tasty—my chicken sandwich was crispy and flavorful, and the waffle fries were perfectly cooked. The service was excellent—staff were polite, welcoming, and very efficient. I also appreciate how clean and well-maintained the restaurant was. It’s always a reliable place for a quick and satisfying meal. I’ll definitely be coming back soon!“

“Exelente servicio pollo campero un buen sabor“

“Drive thru today. Quick ordering. My bucket of chicken, cole slaw, and biscuits were ready without much delay. Chicken and slaw were tasty, no issues.
Price. No more pre-pandemic, pre $20/hr wage specials like $5 meals. Everything's $10-15 for a fried chicken meal, and bucket meals $30-50~. Bucket deal on 12 piece was $20 today, $30~ with a large cole slaw and 2 biscuits.“

“Waffle 🍟 Fries Sauce is Boss“

“Nashville hot is a understatement! All you heat seekers will meet your match!!! This isn’t the flamin Cheeto hot crap. They not only serve HOT but it’s a genuinely SUPER hot.“

“First timer! So gooddd! Stay healthy employees!“

“I rarely feel the need/urge to post reviews but THIS Chick-fil-A has never disappointed me and if they ever make a slight mistake? They are suuuuuper sweet and quick to fix it! Today in specific I noticed a worker I hadn’t seen before and Sharon? If you’re seeing this? I LOVEEEEE your positive attitude! Very few people show excitement or care for their jobs nowadays. Such a sweetheart! Sooooooo helpful & super aware of when people need assistance, OR if tables need clearing/cleaning!
This place is always so clean and the lighting is nice as well. Whenever I do dine-in or drive thru? The wait isn’t long, even when they are backed up on orders! Will cont. coming to THIS location for the foreseeable future!🤍❤️🤍❤️“

“This is my go to Popeyes. It’s about 5 minutes further from the closest one to me, but I like that my order is always ready and accurate.

Lately I’ve been ordering their bone in wings, with the honey lemon pepper. The wings are good, the batter makes up for the lack of meat, but the seasoning really makes them pop.

They’re somewhat pricey, considering the quality, but it’s Popeyes, so make sure you add an extra biscuit so you get full. 😆 Try whatever seasonal biscuit they have available, you won’t be disappointed.“