35 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 used to visit more often when I worked nearby. In mid March of 2023, I was coming from an evening beach trip and decided to introduce a friend to their food. Daelan was very helpful with describing menu choices and portion sizes. He was very courteous and dressed very neat and clean. I will continue to visit for the healthy food and good service.“

“Honestly one of the smoother drive-thru experiences I've had. The line looked pretty long but it kept moving and I didn't end up waiting nearly as long as expected. My nuggets and mac and cheese were both piping hot when I got them. They also remembered every sauce I requested. Really impressed with the service.“

“Decided to give this place a try over Dave's for lunch. I'm glad I did. Great flavor, not oily, perfect crispiness, generous portion of potato wedges and the chicken breast was perfect balance of meat to batter ratio.

When I came in to pick up I was asked if I wanted a free vanilla shake on the house and I couldn't say no. Delicious all around. I'll be coming back around during lunch time for the special.“

“Went in for some take out and service was friendly, warm, and efficient. I ordered the lemon garlic chicken and it was amazing. So tender, so flavorful, and great portions. I tried different sides and I enjoyed every single one. I have recommended to friends and family who'd love a delicious, flavorful meal with excellent service.“

“The food and staff were great. But I had to pay $2 for a small thing of ranch. 🫠 like…. Seriously lol“

“I was first introduced to Nashville-style hot chicken at Hattie B's in Nashville. Although I've never found anything quite like it here in Los Angeles (Hattie B's chicken serves bone-in whole pieces, marinated through), I'm addicted to Dave's, and love the Extra Hot! (I'll stay away from Reaper...I don't need to try something that requires a signed waiver!)

My go-to is the #4, and their fries are great too. The extra pickles they include are a really nice touch, and the sauce is a the perfect alternate to ketchup, and really goes with the chicken.

The staff is always friendly and helpful, and I can order at the counter, at a touch-screen kiosk, or on my app. The app has kind of become the easiest option for me now that I've gotten the hang of reordering my usual. I try to limit my fried, fast-food meals, but Dave's is usually my first thought when I'm in the mood to indulge in that kind of treat. If you like spice, it's a must-try!“

“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.“

“Súper rico todo primera vez que lo probamos y súper crujiente el interior súper rico muchísimo queso el sabor 10 de 10 la verdad así me lo imaginé volveré a ir súper rico toda la comida las papitas fritas los aderezos y ami que me encanta lo picoso lo súper recomiendo“

“I just tried Honey Kettle Fried Chicken in LA, and it was GOOD! 🍗🔥 It was juicy, delicious, and had a nice crunch. I ordered it through Uber Eats, so I can only imagine how good it would’ve been fresh and straight out the kitchen!
The mashed potatoes and gravy were seasoned just right, and that soft, buttery, sweet biscuit? 😋🔥 I really enjoyed it!
I had a good time eating Honey Kettle Fried Chicken, and I definitely recommend checking them out if you’re a fried chicken lover!
Check out my short review on YT, Taste & Tease With Tonie, like, subscribe, and leave a comment down below. I appreciate y’all! ❤🍗“

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

“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.“

“Customer service from Chris and Flor were outstanding. Chris was very informative on the variety of selections to choose from. We got the chicken box 2x half bird and 4 sides everyone in our group really like (buffalo cauliflower, spanish rice, broccoli and uptown mac n cheese. The dinner fed 5 people. Our favorite sauces were the salsa Verde and charred salsa. The guacamole was on point, we should've gotten more. We recommend this place and look forward to eating there again.“

“Awesome food with lots of great flavor. We enjoyed our experience and definitely would recommend to others to try. 10/10“

“Great food it’s just that my delivery person was too lazy to enter my apartment door code and keeps saying it’s not listed and he’s waiting there and he’s supposed to come up to my apartment door and leave food at the door of my unit and after a while my food was yet delivered where I wanted it except it was placed closer to the unit door next door and not the best photo and placing of the item and I had to put on my clothes to get out of my unit and next thing that I see is the bag of my food and delivery driver supposedly touched a bit of my food and the Brussel sprouts are burnt and not edible and they gave me flour tortillas with corn tortillas and corn is what the site automatically set it to“

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

“I have loved California Chicken Cafe and eaten here for years, including using their top-notch catering. When I moved away from LA in 2021, this was the place I missed the most. I recently stopped by the Encino location while in town and grabbed my favorite wrap. It was just as incredibly fresh and delicious as ever. The consistency is amazing. My only wish is that they would bring back indoor restaurant seating. I love this place so much. I really wish they would open a location in the Portland, Oregon area!“

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

“That Thai Chicken Salad slaps hard no cap!“

“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.“

“Love the food at California Chicken Cafe. I especially love the Chinese chicken salad & the dressing is one of the bests I’ve tasted. Sadly they no longer offer the Broccoli soup and portions have become much small -shrinkflation. Also, I miss being able to eat inside. Everything is to go now.“

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

“This is a great place to buy a healthy dinner for your family, especially if you are on a budget. They recently started taking cards, but used to ge a cash-only establishment. They have a simple menu, but the food is consistently good. The salsa is very good and spicy. The chicken is rotisserie, and the beans and rice are fresh. I generally order in Spanish, only because I haven't witnessed anyone order in English. I could be making an assumption that you need to speak Spanish, but the menu is clear and yoi can get what you need. Your dollar stretches here!! I've fed my family of 3 for less that $20 and a group of 15 for less than $100. They will NOT disappoint.“

“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.“

“They have the perfect darling working at this Louisiana Chanel is perfect!! Her customer service is amazing. She friendly she smile. She got her job down to a science!! I stopped on my way to get my son from work and was happy that I did.. the chicken was fresh and hot.. she greeted everyone whom walked in with the same respect. Will visit again...“

“Food was pretty good but coming from the
East coast ,I never spent $90 for breakfast before. the service was good the vibe was cool. The food came out in about five minutes no complaints other than the price, but I guess that’s me getting used to LA. I definitely will come back. It was also a very convenient location a few minutes from the airport so it was a quick way to indulge in the culture as soon as we got here.“

“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“

“I was greeted as soon as I entered the door by the owner, Brandon. He recommended I try the chicken strip and catfish combo. Boy oh boy was it good. Food came out fast and it was fresh. There are a lot of dipping sauces choose from. I selected BBQ, Nashville Hot, and Sweet Chili. They were all good. This place has a friendly staff and great food. I will definitely be back.“

“Best fried chicken in Inglewood.“

“The best place on the Westside to get The Lord's Chicken Sandwich. Been going since they opened a few years ago and it's still the go to. The Drive-Thru is efficient and in these trying times, they go ABOVE AND BEYOND health and safety measures to limit physical customer interaction. The only fast-food place I've been to that serves you your food on a literal tray! Food is always on point and tastes as fresh as when God created it. Plus if you sign up for the Chick-fil-A One app, Amanda is always hooking it up with free food because she knows what's up. P.S. Make sure you stay checking those receipts for Free Chicken Sandwiches!!!“

“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 “

“The best in LA try it today“