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.“

“After all these years I return to CCC to just get walk through. Not even a restaurant that u can eat anymore. More like window take out! However, the food was delicious and little expensive for ala cart!; 😋 but over all great food and had to eat at DOUGLAS PARK IN SANTA MONICA,, GOOD TIMES GOOD MEMORIES l“

“I don't care which Chick-fil-A you go to, they are filled with friendly, kind, respectable efficient employees. I've never went to any Chick-fil-A and felt disrespected at all.

My favorite thing to order is the chicken noodle soup, 12-piece nuggets and a iced tea. Not a lot of calories, healthy but extremely feeling and extremely tasty. It may not seem like a lot of food, but I am totally satisfied for the rest of the day!!!! 😋😋😋
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“oh em gee, love love love!! this seriously is some of the best crispy chicken sandwich i’ve had in a while, it’s perfectly seasoned with the best crunch. the workers are super welcoming and sweet! even gave us free corn ribs because they heard it was our first time, defo recommend the corn ribs and the original sandwich mild. definitely recommend if you haven’t tried!!“

“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.“

“😉😉really friendly good portions must try“

“Had the Reaper and Extra Hot — definitely not a joke 😂 The heat is intense and the spice really lingers in your mouth for a while. It’s actually a fun challenge if you love spicy food. The chicken was juicy and flavorful even with all the heat. Secret tip: dip it in the honey — it balances the spice perfectly. Would absolutely try it again!“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“That Thai Chicken Salad slaps hard no cap!“

“This location is in a business area, so on the weekends it's not crowded. Plenty of free parking.
They have an outside patio, as well as indoor seating. Very clean establishment. Wheelchair accessible. Child friendly.
I usually don't like to use kiosks, but their kiosk was easy to use for ordering, or you can ring the bell for service.
Their chicken is delicious, juicy n tender. You can order the rotisserie chicken as, a 1/4, 1/2, or whole chicken plates with choice of sides. You can also order de-boned chicken plates.
The Tinga chicken is a fusion hybrid of a mole n masala sauce, with a tiny kick of spice heat. I don't like spicy food, but I was able to eat it n enjoyed it.
We tried the side dishes of charro beans, mexican street corn, buffalo cauliflower n green chicken pozole, they were all really good. The tortillas were great n stayed soft, they didn't get firm as they cooled.
We also tried the superfood salad, which was good as well.
Get the White sauce, which is a lemon peppered ranch, for the buffalo cauliflower. The Pico de gallo is a tiny bit spicy, the House salsa is not spicy.
The hibiscus strawberry fresco juice was yummy. They have other flavors, can't wait to try them.
Employees Flor & Chris served us. They were friendly, answered our questions about different meal options. Came by n checked on us half way through our meal. Great was service !
5 out of 5 stars.
I highly recommend this place.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“The food is AMAZING! I am a Jollibee STAN, but after trying this fried chicken for the first time, WOW. I won’t need to drive so far for good, quality, FLAVORFUL fried chicken, chicken tenders, and catfish!

Everything was delicious and EXTREMELY REASONABLY PRICED!

Service is very typical for over-worked, fast food workers, but they are still accurate! My order was always perfect. Maybe without the kind smile that Americans are used to. Definitely great customer service if compared to Hong Kong (LOL)

Seriously a great spot. Great food. And great prices. Give it a try! Just please, don’t expect your typical “American” counter service. You will get exactly what you ordered AND it WILL be delicious!

New chicken spot! Yummm!!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“California Chicken Cafe is still, pound for pound, one of the best salad spots out there.

The California Chicken Salad with feta and avocado is my go-to. I usually add green onions and sprouts, then drench it in hot sauce and grab two whole wheat pitas to turn it into my own wraps. It’s simple, but it hits every time.

The app makes it ridiculously easy — order ahead, pull up, grab your food, done. No friction.

Also, the combo wrap (I think it’s called the Melrose Wrap now) is another solid move.

Consistent, fast, and just really good food.“

“Short version: shockingly good.
Long vers: writ Feb '26. Had the Original. This is waffle folded like giant taco. Inside is crispy chicken, like a breast piece or large chicken tender. Also coleslaw inside. Drizzled over is hot honey sauce/syrup.
The slaw is excellent, not soaked in dressing. The waffle is light, fluffy, & even crispy on edges. The chicken is great, not dry, crispy, great seasoning. Whole thing is served in a cardboard V holder. Use the holder to grip the whole thing & eat like a taco. Hot honey pools in the V so don't tip it over yr silk dress , ha ha.
Whoever dreamed this thing up paid attn to the details. I even tasted a hint of coffee, in the breading I suspect. Nice texture/crunch/mouth-feel.
Upstairs is a sizable lounge area with a pool table.
Sweet tea is also good, just a hint of sweet.“

“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.“

“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 “

“Best fried chicken in Inglewood.“

“Love the taste 👅 of their chicken 🍗 Yummy“

“The best in LA try it today“