33 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.“

“First time customers & I have to say they serve the best glazed blueberry biscuits & sweet tea. The restaurant itself has plenty of seating & the customer service was great. The macaroni & chicken sandwiches were delicious as well. This spot was definitely worth the drive. This is a must try if you're in the mood for something sweet & savory.“

“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.“

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

“I love that food taste good fresh“

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

“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!“

“I love that food taste good fresh“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“Chuck-fil-a is always a good choice when on a road trip! We stopped at this location to take a break, stretch and eat. I love the salads here…my husband and I ordered the Cobb salad with avocado dressing, the kids got the chicken sandwich and nuggets. I’ve never been to a chick-fil-a where customer service is bad and this wasn’t the case. Customer service was polite and very nice. It was very clean and they even had a play area for small kids. They have this sign of this person that has dined with them for so many days, thought that was pretty cool!“

“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.“

“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“

“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 👍🏼“

“es demasiado rico lo recomiendo“

“Awesome and kid friendly ❤️“

“I came in sick, congested, and fighting for my life. One bite of this spicy chicken and suddenly my sinuses opened like the gates of heaven. I’m pretty sure I saw colors brighter than before.

DayQuil? NyQuil? Nah. This chicken cleared me out faster than modern medicine ever could. I was sweating, crying, coughing, and ascending spiritually all at once.

10/10. Not sure if it cured my cold or just bullied it into leaving.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Always hits the spot! Good food good price what more can you ask for? And they always have friendly smiles too!“

“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.“

“Val and Andres make this place a family atmosphere“

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