32 Best Chicken Restaurants in San Diego

“Dave's simple but tasty menu goes a long way.

This is my 3rd time eating at this location & Aubrey & Kris were fantastic!

Both displayed exceptional customer service. Both were very welcoming with a smile. Keep them both as Cashiers!“

“Traveling to SD for work. Decided to order Dave’s in so I can watch the nba finals in my room. First time experience. Pleasantly good. Combo chicken tender, sandwich with slaw and side of fries. The spices was just right and that Dave’s sauce was on point. Please open one in Pensacola.“

“Great food and good service 😍“

“Absolutely incredible customer service paired with delicious, high-quality food made for an unforgettable experience! Every staff member was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared — easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. Highly recommend to anyone looking for outstanding service and amazing food!“

“I love crack shack. I was born n raised in San Diego but moved to Memphis where I learned what good fried chicken is. This is the fried chicken spot in Southern California. Fire nugs+fries+pickles you can not go wrong. The bar tender is really awesome and the food is seasoned perfectly. Really good desserts as well.“

“This place serves 85 years of proven deliciousness. It is simple. It is hearty. These days, it is even out of the ordinary. Just go. You will be glad that you did. If you are like me, you’ll remember how Mom would heat the oven to 450 degrees and place the block of ice Hungry Man pot pie in the oven for one hour till it transformed into a cauldron of molten lava. My mother would even crack open the hood of the pie and load it with an extra cup of frozen peas and carrots that would cook to perfection in the heavenly inferno of scrumptious delight, which made me the muscular hunk of love that I am today. The San Diego Chicken Pie Shop serves up a pie that is an even better recipe than the one in my memories of my dear Mom. If your are nearby, give it a try.“

“I love that food taste good fresh“

“Excellent service, amazing and delicious food. Highly recommended!“

“Super authentic Japanese karaage; juicy, tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice. The sauce was flavorful (I got the yuzu aioli), and everything felt thoughtfully prepared with care and Japanese pride. I hope this restaurant sticks around for a long time!“

“My favorite Nashville hot chicken sandwich and tenders!!!!!!“

“I love that food taste good fresh“

“I have walked past this restaurant so many times but never went to try it until now. I ordered the Chicken Sandwich + 1 Tender with Fries. I got the buttery honey tender. You could also get Mild, Medium, Buffalo, Spicy Habanero and Liftoff Scorpion. My girlfriend got the 3 Tender meal with 1 Honey Butter and 2 Buffalo. We also ordered the 5 chicken tenders and got the medium flavor. We got the food for takewaway and we absolutely crushed all the food. Amazing place and would like to stop here again!“

“The clerk was a nice guy but not keen on the obvious. I ordered a 15 piece wing combo and he asked if that was for here or to go. Who would dine in and eat 15 wings by himself? Chuckled all the way home. Poor guy.“

“Bombtastic as usual! Been going for ever! Total San Diego staple!“

“Great food, loved the chicken I had. Had the hottest of their offerings and loved it. Just a perfect amount of spice and loaded with flavor for me. Jalepano hot I would call it. Staff was friendly and helpful. Luch special was affordable and delicious. Loved the sides that came with the special. Food was ready quickly. I'll be back.“

“I love crack shack. I was born n raised in San Diego but moved to Memphis where I learned what good fried chicken is. This is the fried chicken spot in Southern California. Fire nugs+fries+pickles you can not go wrong. The bar tender is really awesome and the food is seasoned perfectly. Really good desserts as well.“

“Fast friendly service. Clean restrooms“

“As a thriller and romance author, I often stop for a quick meal while traveling around San Diego, and Chick-fil-A is a very popular location.

There’s plenty of parking available, which makes it easy to stop in even when the restaurant is busy. And this place is usually busy, which says a lot about how much people enjoy it.

The staff has always been friendly and efficient, which is exactly what Chick-fil-A is known for. Even with the steady flow of customers, they do a great job keeping orders moving quickly.

The food is consistently good and dependable, making it an easy choice when you want something quick and satisfying.

It’s also a convenient stop before heading over to the nearby bookstore. During one visit I even had a couple people recognize me from my outdoor YouTube channel and stop to say hello, which made the visit even more fun.

Overall it’s a reliable spot with great service and good food.“

“the grilled breakfast sandwich & Cobb salad wit & Arnold Palmer is delicious 😋“

“Bryan did a super nice gesture. I was on lunch and needed to get back to work and he went out of his way and opened up the next lane even tho it was not busy. He was taking a big order and it was nice that he realized that the line was forming“

“I had a great experience at this place. I thought I got my order wrong and reached out to them. The owner John personally reached out to me to explain the process of cooking that particular item and also assured me a full order replacement if I was in the area. Last night I happen to be in the area and gave them a call to which they honored my replacement. Food was incredibly delicious and so was the hospitality. Highly recommend it.“

“es demasiado rico lo recomiendo“

“Ordered the original rice chicken and also the roasted chicken.....it was all delicious.....found a new favorite Korean restaurant and it’s in the neighborhood 👍🏼“

“Awesome and kid friendly ❤️“

“Outstanding customer service and friendly workers. Enjoyed dining in with my family. Thank you

Parking: Good location

Kid-friendliness: Great environment for the family

Wheelchair accessibility: Great for military veteran with disabilities“

“The food is always fantastic and the people are nice. I don’t like the kiosks in many locations. I actually prefer human contact. The only thing I don’t love is if you’re not able to use one of the deals or specials, it can get expensive.“

“Big hot chicken fan and I try new places whenever I can and Im a nationwide traveler and this is a definite top contender for my favorite place. The seasoning is delicious, just the right amount of spice, crispy chicken (not too heavy of breading), cooked just right, flavorful sauces, and the bun doesn't fall apart in my hands as I eat it like Daves Hot Chicken does. Will be back.

No rating for atmosphere since i got delivery.“

“I don't know what it is about this particular location, but the food here is the best. I went to the East County location, and the food was no where close to the food here. Same exact order, but totally different. I'll keep coming to this one.“

“They sell Turkey Legs at a stand by the Shipwreck Reef Cafe but the one I got was another stand near the entrance by the Dryer Ice Cream Parlor. The turkey leg was 17.99 plus tax and was huge. Haven't had one in awhile and forgotten how much tendons they had, but it was hot (I asked for one still inside their warmer vs the display case), juicy and delicious.“

“mac and cheese. beans and rice. mash potatoes.“

“Nice meal , I enjoyed it .“

“we come here often and the service is great every single time. Super attentive with your food and the customer service outstanding. Not to mention the food is amazing, they have so many goodoptions from chicken tenders to grilled tilapias & many more seafood options. Definitely recommend!“