33 Best Chicken Restaurants near Santa Monica

“Great service and great food ! The chicken and waffles are the best and the Nutella waffles to die for!“

“Amazing chicken. Simply delicious.“

“I make a pick up order so I don't know what the atmosphere is like but the food and service for pick up all really good. Highly recommend. I got a whole chicken and used it throughout the week for lunch and dinner. I also get their bottled dressings and salad and make wraps for lunches. I love their mashed potatoes and gravy. I also like the vegetable soup, very flavorful. Not a fan of the sweet mashed potato it was a bit watery.“

“I stopped by the Chick-fil-A drive-thru and ordered a Cookies & Cream milkshake. The service was quick even though it was pretty busy, and the staff were friendly. The milkshake tasted great — thick, creamy, and topped with whipped cream and a cherry. The holiday lights around the drive-thru made the experience even nicer. I’d definitely come back for another late-night treat.“

“Wow. I just put my fork in to pull some chicken meat off and it was so tender the bone popped right out (even though it wasn’t my intent) and came off 100% clean. Unreal.. reminds me of the food back home. Can’t wait to try everything on the menu including the fried eggplant vegan sandwich. We got the lemon chicken, falafel, and fried cauliflower, which is more like a cauliflower steak than florets. Delicious but just an fyi.“

“the chicken slaps! got the 3 tender combo, and these are by far some of the biggest tenders i’ve ever had (def should’ve got the 2 count). I ordered them with the “spark” seasoning and imo hits the perfect spicy but not too hot level. also ordered the cheese curds which were great as well! plenty of parking which is rarity in LA. 9/10 experience!“

“😉😉really friendly good portions must try“

“The big sodas with free refills are a huge bonus, and they actually have great flavour too. The honey and sauce are so good and pair perfectly with the chicken — I always end up adding extra. On top of that, the customer service is awesome, fast, and super friendly every time.“

“The waffles and chicken are delicious! It was out to me in record timing! The presentation of the food was spot on. The service was exceptional! I will definitely return for another great experience.“

“It’s hard to describe how great of a experience it is when you have Nashville Hot Chicken after a long day of work. Do yourself a favor and get the tenders and enjoy the sauce that comes with it. And if you leave a review they give you a cookie. Go there now and enjoy the spicy goodness each tender will give your tastebuds.“

“phenomenal from start to finish, chicken and waffles are the best!“

“Love their chicken 🎯is the bomb💕 blew Pollo Loco out the water🍗😁👍“

“Server Mila was great and good was amazing“

“I decided to give this place a try after having heard a lot of great things about it. Usually when I want good fried chicken i end up going to Gus's but i figured it was time to try some place new for a change. I ordered take out and the food came out the way I expected it. The chicken had a similar batter as Gus's does just minus the spiciness. It was good but it lacking on flavor in my opinion. Salty but no spice. Sure they gave me hot sauce cups for the chicken to help out but i prefer how they do it at Gus's instead. The mashed potatoes i got were good though, I enjoyed the flavor and the good kick the gravy got too. The fries were okay. I believe they are regular 3/8 of an inch straight cut fries with their own seasoning. So think crinkle cut thickness but straight instead. The biscuits were good though too. Nothing crazy about it but it was more bready than flaky if that makes sense. Something different but it was good. All in all my visit here to Honey's was alright, food was good but it wasn't enough to change my mind about Gus's and I still prefer to go there instead. But I think this place is still worth a try for those who were iffy like I was. It didn't know my socks off but it was still good nonetheless. I might have to come back and try the chicken sandwich or something else on the menu next time.“

“Very tasty food. Wish they open a location in inland empire. Riverside or Redlands.“

“The food is really good! I’ve worked at UCLA for the last 5 years and never stopped by. Decided to come in today because the reviews were good and the chicken reminded me of el pollo loco but better. Not disappointed at all. The employees are extremely nice and let me use the restroom :) Totalyl wish I discovered this spot sooner“

“That Thai Chicken Salad slaps hard no cap!“

“😎Love the simple menu. The taste is a plus.“

“Zankou Chicken in the Valley is absolutely fantastic! I had the beef kebab and it was amazing. Meet was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The garlic sauce was addictive, and the portions were generous. The service was quick and friendly, and the food came out fresh. Definitely a must-visit spot for Mediterranean lovers!“

“Never have I been disappointed or dissatisfied by the service or the food. I average going there about 2-4 times a month. Most of the time it’s taking family, friends and car club members there for good eats. Food is always fresh, hot and served fast.“

“With my wedding just a month away, I’ve been having so much fun preparing the menu and exploring different restaurants to create a beautiful variety of flavors and nationalities for our reception. I sampled chicken from four different spots around Los Angeles—each one had something going for it, but none felt quite right for our big day. One was a bit dry, another a little too crispy, and another slightly too salty.
Just when I was considering renting a large barbecue grill and cooking the chicken myself, a friend suggested I try this restaurant. It’s a true hole-in-the-wall spot tucked along a very busy street—exactly the kind of hidden gem you might overlook. In fact, on the day I stopped by, there were multiple emergency vehicles less than a block away. That might make some people hesitate, but I decided to trust the recommendation and give it a try.
I ordered the half chicken meal—and I’m so glad I did! It was absolutely delicious. The flavor, tenderness, and seasoning were spot on. Even my son agreed, and he hadn’t liked any of the other chicken options I brought home for him to taste.
In the end, the incredible taste made it completely worth stepping a little outside my comfort zone. Without a doubt, this is the chicken we’ll be serving at our wedding reception. I’m so happy to have found the perfect place!“

“exelente comida ,exelente servicio , muy limpio todo 👌“

“We had the best waiter, Shorty. He was friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and very attentive. He made great suggestions for food and reminded us white truffles were in. They were delicious. He also suggested great wines. They were so delicious we ended buying some to bring home and share with our families. We are looking forward to returning.“

“Traveling all over the world, from Asia to America, from Australia to Turkey, this is the best fried chicken I have ever eaten in the world, bar none.I heard that the security nearby is not very good, but I saw that the people on the street are still very friendly.“

“This is my first time ordering food from this location and I have to say that everything was yummy delicious even my dogs enjoyed the shredded chicken I'm a little under the weather and I enjoyed the chicken Caesar salad in the vegetable soup my husband had the chicken pasta salad and the roasted potatoes“

“I haven't been here since pre-covid so its take out only but from approaching the store to ordering the workers were so kind and the food (as always) was so fresh and scrumptious. I don't come up to this area a lot since we moved out of state but CCC is a must in my opinion.“

“The food is good when they have the right chef other times is like they just want to cook something fast and mess up the food like one example the kung pao chicken should be spicy but it wasn't this 3rd time that I went there also the spicy fish wasn't either and no flavor ,and I've tried those before and it was “

“Came for brunch, had the original chicken waffle sandwich and a Bruxie, lavender/vanilla cold brew. The chicken is definitely the star of the show (expected). Coffee was just okay, a little too milky for my liking. I can see myself popping back in for some tenders in the future.“

“Why is your inside not open in Westwood??? The music is so loud and not adjustable according to the staff out back where there are outside tables.“

“Love the taste 👅 of their chicken 🍗 Yummy“

“This place is always good! When my wife and I find ourselves in LA near one of these. We always take advantage and make time to eat here. These are the BEST WAFFLES, I have ever tried. The chicken is also amazing. The portions of the meals is well worth the price, hell they could sell the meals for more! My wife and I love to eat and it's a struggle to finish our meals.“

“Best fried chicken in Inglewood.“

“The best in LA try it today“