50 Best Chicken Restaurants near Oak Lawn

“I was way too excited about my food that I didn’t even realize I didn’t get the extra pickles on my order. 🥲😩 I was half way through before I gave it a thought. I guess you can say it is THAT good 🤣“

“I stumbled upon this place by accident and I’m glad I did. The food is the *Byrd Bomb*
I would’ve never thought to put pickles and cole slaw on top of chicken and fries but it works.
My only gripe with the Oak Lawn location, in particular, is the night crew! I have to check my food before I leave because they keep messing up my order. I got all the way home one time and there was no 24k sauce on either order. My bf went in on a Sunday evening around 8pm and was told they weren’t taking any orders, although they were currently preparing an order for someone. The hours state that they close at 9pm so why aren’t you taking orders at 8pm?? Recently I ordered the same thing again, checked before I left and everything looked as it should. However, I get home, and there’s barely any cole slaw on either order. Also, I mentioned no spice on either order. My son mentioned that his was a little spicy and he couldn’t finish it. I noticed mine was spicy as well but could tolerate it. This is ridiculous that my order continues to be incorrect, or you’re turning away business because you don’t want to do your job. Then you try to compensate by giving out free drinks and the order is still incorrect. Not looking to get anyone fired (especially in this economy) but this needs to be looked into.“

“Nothing better than going in the men's room to wash your hands, wax your mustache and exit to the counter with your Caniac Meal waiting for you. Look out!“

“This location ROCKS !!! ILL BE BACK.
The food was ready for me by the time I was done paying for it. The other stores tell its going to be 10 to 15 min for my #17.
I asked the 2 people working front counter. Who was the manager. They both were. Great lady and man very pleasant professional“

“We always get our lightly fried Brown's Chicken versus the Popeye's Chicken and KFC here. It really is your preference of of type of fry batter and chicken. Don't have any complaints for Oaklawn location. Everyone is friendly and professional and the food as in the chicken and mashed potatoes and biscuits are on point.
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“I’ve loved this place since the day I started ordering it! I order this almost every week or every other week when I’m at work in the evening. It’s always delivered fresh and warm and the chicken is amazing the seasonings are fantastic! And the names of the items to order are hilarious also the humor in me makes me laugh at them!“

“our friend/landlord brought us to you all and it was so good and fresh and juicy and it was the best food I've ever had in a long time! I really recommend this place!!“

“First time here, and it was fantastic. While waiting for my dining partner to arrive, the place was mobbed in minutes (6 pm on a Friday), but the 2 counter staff and the kitchen staff never stopped moving. We got our meals fairly quickly, considering the rush. The best thing? The food was great! Perfect seasoning on the fries, the tenders are HUGE (like 2 and a half combined into one monster piece).

I got the Tender / Mini / Fries combo, and my wife got the Mac combo.

The spices are perfectly balanced - I had mild and medium on my chicken, my partner had mild on hers. She has a much more timid palate, and she was good. If you get mild on the Mac combo, make sure the sauce on the Mac matches the chicken sauce - otherwise, that's *a spicy*.

I can not compliment the counter staff enough - they were moving so fast. I told the one she should try out for the Chicago Bears; she did a supply run in 10 seconds flat! Even the customer next to me agreed! =)

Can't wait to go back. Recommended!“

“So bomb! Love the chicken. Love the rice. Love the beans. Love the food. Just love love love. I can only speak to the grilled chicken though. They do have other menu items which I'm sure is just as tasty.“

“Wow Halal Food in Tinley Park is honestly one of the best spots I’ve tried. The staff are super friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better.

The food is absolutely delicious!
you can immediately tell everything is fresh. The meat, especially, stands out. You can taste the difference when it’s high quality, and here it’s definitely top-tier. Juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.

If you’re looking for fresh, high-quality halal food with great service, this place is a must-try. Highly recommended.“

“Good portions, delicious food and cozy environment“

“I love my black own business, doing such a great job, taking care of their customers. And catering service is great five ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ restaurant loved and recommended anyone from Chicago and out of towners to come.“

“I have been a frequent visitor of fry the coop for many many years. The food has always been consistent and has always been very fresh! I was thrilled to come back after some time and my experience was amazing. I do have one downside though, I asked for a to go box and I knew the one they provided wouldn’t fit all of my food so I asked for a larger one. There were clearly ones bigger but the worker said, a bit passive aggressively “those are for the tender plates” now I understand that but the box that I got initially didn’t even fit one chicken tender! The worker did give me another box but that wasn’t much help because my chicken tenders and fries had to go into separate boxes. Other than that the atmosphere was nice, the interior was clean. and it was an overall good experience“

“One of the best Chick-fil-A experiences: the manager, together with his little kids, welcomed us at the door and even opened it for us. I was there with my son as well, and that warm gesture made the visit feel truly personal. Great food, spotless service, and hospitality that goes above and beyond! 🙏🏻“

“friendly staff and good food. no waiting.“

“Food was great ,people were informative and friendly“

“This was the first time at this location! The cashier seemed very friendly and the cooks did also nice. It was about 4 people in line and I saw a Variety of seasoned food ready to be cooked. They didn't rush you and made sure the oders was right. I will vist this place again.“

“The catfish was fresh, hot, cooked to perfection and delicious, great customer service!! 😋 I will be returning.👍🏽
The 5 star reviews drew me to this location. I had to drive a distance, but it was worth the trip. all other shark locations near me are horrible (2 to be exact)“

“Before I placed my order. I was told it would be a 25 minute wait. It was well worth the wait. This is some of the best chicken. I've ever had in Chicago. The breading was crispy and the chicken was moist. This was my first time going there I'll be back.“

“Grabbed this to go on a whim and really enjoyed what I had. Ordered medium and it was a good spice level, but if you are sensative to spice, I would opt for the mild as it was hotter than I expected. Their portions are great for the price too. Was worried when I saw waffel fries because you usually only get a handful, but their bag was loaded. Will be coming back for sure.“

“I had an awesome experience here! The people were super friendly, the food was great, the best Mexican food in the area. I would definitely recommend to family and friends or anyone in general. It's a lovely experience, and i do want to add that the decorations are beautiful. Really makes you feel safe and comfortable as you're enjoying your meal with some nice coffee.“

“Very good chicken! Q pollo rico !“

“Love this place - the chicken is always good. BUT if I order wings and ask for “mild sauce on the side” I only want mild sauce. I ordered 8 wings with mild sauce on the side and got 1 cup of mild sauce and 1 cup of hot sauce - I never asked for hot sauce so now I have 8 wings with 1 cup of sauce.“

“Seeing the commercial, I just had to try the jalapeño ranch club with getting it grilled & it was soooo delicious! Love the jalapeño sauce! It is as good as it looks on TV. I had went thru the drive thru so the rating for atmosphere wouldn't apply for me, but sure it is pleasant. Very quick service! Would definitely get that sandwich again. Highly recommended! 👍“

“I pass by this place every weekend and I stopped by for the first time today and wow the food was amazing the chicken was perfect ! The mash potatoes were great and the mac and cheese was on point !!! I received my food really fast as well! I will be returning !!! Give this place a try !“

“Probamos el pollo a la brasa y estaba espectacular, jugoso y lleno de sabor. Además, el café de olla es simplemente exquisito, el mejor que he probado en mucho tiempo. El dueño es increíblemente servicial, siempre con una sonrisa y una actitud que te hace sentir como en casa. Definitivamente, un lugar al que volveré una y otra vez. Súper recomendado.“

“THIS IS DRIVE-THRU FOR ONLY PURPOSE. Waiting line is not that long . They usually have 3. Lines open if not 2 but they move fast. The team outside very polite respectful & would repeat your order to double check. Have no complaints with chick-fil-A .“

“not sure but seems like they sold to someone else. service sucked Bought a 4 piece chicken wing get one free meal and 2 chicken breast meal and 2 pops. 40 dollars. The coleslaw tasted spoiled. never again..“

“I have been to several Byrd’s locations and the Orland Square Mall Byrd’s is by far the best I have had yet! Attention to detail is one of the main things I look for and I received exactly what I ordered and didn’t have to haggle for an extra sauce! 10/10 For service and the food!❤️❤️❤️“

“I used to eat from years ago, and I stop by today. food is still 🔥🔥🔥“

“Eat there whenever I'm in town!!! Food is always fresh, hot and delicious!!!! Friendly staff.“

“Muy rica la comida excelente servicio ! muy limpio, felicidades“

“Yo, I ain’t have the most faith when walking in around closing time but yall turned it around and made me a repeat customer. I got my food mad quick and they even threw in a free biscuit. Good vibes frfr and then they even let one of the homies from the block clean the outside. Respect. I’ll be back with my big back ahh.“

“Harold’s is always the first place i go when i land in the Chi. This past week was no different. My best friend picked me up from the airport and already knew what it was, lol. This particular Harold’s was recommended. I stopped in around 8:30 or so and i gave my spill abt how it’s a tradition each time i come Chicago, Harold’s it’s always the first stop. The lady at the register took my order and asked where i was visiting from. I got wings and a pizza puff with mild and hot sauce, salt/pepper, and ketchup. She recommended i add Lemon Pepper, i obliged. After abt 10 minutes, i got my fresh food with a free bottle of mild sauce. Once i made it to the crib the food was gone in abt 7 mins. Food and customer service 10 out of 10 would highly recommend… I’ll definitely be back.“

“the best thing about this place is the service the food and prices It's so affordable I've been coming here now for my quick meal I literally can't ask for anything more the guy that works, let me tell you he works lol The food is so good i always come here for my special two pizza puffs, mozzarella sticks and fries always the same price 13 dollars i swear anywhere else and you would be paying 10 dollars for each pizza puff. definitely recommend!!!!“

“Really cool spot I like it better than Harolds chicken. There was a woman in there that was really helpful and kind. I ask for her name I believe she told me Monique. Thank you!! For all your help. A lot of times we talk about the bad and never talk about the good.“

“We normally go to Harold's #88 when in Illinois.. so when they told us they could not make us a big order of chicken I was disappointed...my aunt suggested that we go to this one and they had the best chicken out of any Harlod's Chicken that we ever been to even when it was cold it was still good best chicken ever.... Remember Harold's Chicken not Harold's Chicken shack that's something different... Now this is my fav and when ever we come to Illinois I definitely will be back....Thanks“

“Amazing Great Hot Fresh And Good!!!“

“The older cashier who works in the mornings is outstanding!! She is exactly what this location needs! She is professional and kind to her customers!! The food has been consistently good but she is the face behind this location and one of the reasons I frequent this location. Kudos to her!“

“me encanta, muy rico pollo y su servicio al cliente es muy bueno, y sobre todo muy buen precio. lo recomiendo, vengan y visiten pollo KFC. Está riquísimo! 😋👌“

“Mobile ordering process was quick and easy. My order was ready in less than five minutes. Overall, the indoor seating and playground area for the children are clean and organized. The drive thru area is clean. Overall, it's an excellent Chic-Fil-A restaurant to visit if you live near or visit Chicago Ridge.“

“Good .always fresh s d hot“

“I don't know who was cooking yesterday but they need to be in the kitchen at all times! The fried chicken was perfect, the mozzarella sticks were perfect, My wife ordered the chicken Philly and let me try it, and I have never had a Chicken Philly that tasted so good in my life! I will be going back today!“

“Always fresh and friendly. Best churches experience in Chicagoland“

“This really is the Best KFC restaurant i have ever been to .. been going for years never disappoints me ..The Chickwn breast sandwich is by far the tasiest moist and biggest portion of chicken you will ever get for$ 5.50. And the chicken buckets are hot .fresh and cooked perfectly.

Hall of fame dinner option.fyi“

“Tried this location on the fly- food was very very tasty! Everything was fresh! But my friend told me they forgot my pepper, but first time here was a hit!!! Loved every bit of my 6 wings with fries!!! Will definitely return, please keep up the good work!“

“on Lock good food good cooks“

“Shark’s Fish & Chicken is a fantastic spot for comfort food! I tried the fried catfish and it was crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, while the fries were golden and well-seasoned. The portions are generous, making it a great value for the price. The staff were friendly“

“We were in town for a Blackhawks game and wanted something different. Glad we came here. Best jerk chicken and rice and peas we’ve ever had!“

“My mom and I visited this Popeyes to grab something to eat. We were in the neighborhood for a CPR Class. We got the Darin Dab Ghost wings. I think that is what they are called. Anyway, when I tell you them wings were good, they were good. First the customer service was great. And the wings were hot and fresh, nicely seasoned and crunchy!!!!! Will definitely stop in again when in the neighborhood. Just wanted to make sure you all knew that. Great customer service and food! We visited on a Saturday.“