Highland Fried

1271 Cambridge St, Cambridge
(617) 714-4662

Recent Reviews

Taisha D.

Fried chicken was horrible! It had no taste. It was kind of an insult to GOOD fried chicken!!! However, the bartender and host were AMAZING!!!!

levon hilling

Best bbq around, dirt cheap, and handsome staff! Vote Joe and eat wings <3

Hidden Gem

Very solid experience! Nashville hot was not as spicy as I would’ve thought but the flavor and quality of the chicken was wonderful.Loved the biscuits, and cornbread!Pickles, Potato Salad, and Coleslaw were decent.Would give it 5 stars but the mixed drinks needed a bit more kick and were a bit overpriced.Will definitely return again

Tom Bassett

Great place. The whole bird might be one of the best deals I've come across, as $40 for ten huge pieces of crispy fried chicken, three pieces of cornbread and three sides is amazing. My wife and I couldn't finish it all and we were quite hungry. Drinks are top notch too, we'll definitely be coming back

Gregory G.

This is the best BBQ spot in Cambridge. They're food is excellent--especially their fried chicken and pulled pork. Plus, they have a great cocktail menu and bar. I've mostly had takeout here since the pandemic and never have had an issue with my dozen + orders. The food is always ready on time. Tried the fried chicken sandwich for the first time tonight and it might be the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. Finally, the service and attentiveness of the staff is top notch. Everyone here is genuinely so nice. Can't recommend this spot enough.

Petar Zigic

Fantastic place. If you get the Nashville Hot Chicken make sure to get some milk and butter on the side to cool off the heat. Spiciest food I've ever been served. At least half who order it won't finish it

Peter Hatzidimitriu Dimas

Excellent service and the chicken wings are delicious. Bartenders and servers are also very friendly. Definitely visiting again!

Gel G.

Surprised to see the positive reviews here. I'd see this place while walking many times and the decor gave the impression that this would be a great restaurant for some fried chicken and Southern cuisine. It saddens me how wrong I was. I ordered a hot chicken sandwich and what I got instead was a bland, dry fried chicken sandwich that came with "hot chicken" sauce on the side. I was so confused. Not only did this seem atypical to how hot chicken is done (!) but the sauce was horrendous. It was spicy, I'll give it that, but I've never heard before or after of hot chicken being served as regular hot chicken with the hot sauce on the side. Seems quite blasphemous actually. The sides meanwhile were completely forgettable. This looks like a cool place but the food was terrible. When I see a place like this rated so high and a place like Dosa rated 3.5, I wonder with horror what is going on with people's taste buds in Cambridge and Somerville.

Bill M.

The ribs and the three piece chicken dinner are both great. We are about 20 minutes away and the fries suffer a little during the trip but that's it. Their hot sauce is really hot. I get it on the side. Looking forward to eating in soon. Order is always ready at the expected time. Order the biscuits too.

Eliel Sanchez Acevedo

This place is great! I went with a friend to have a couple of drinks and fries and it were very happy with what we got. My Mai Tai was very well made and tasty, and the fries were crispy and had the perfect amount of salt. Amazing for a casual afternoon with friends!

david higgins

Very nice but the food is tasty I have been eaten here for years And I've always suggested this spot to people I know

Fredo S.

Stopped by because we were craving some fried Chicken, heard from a little birdie that this place is known for having great fried chicken...I don't know about great but it does the trick, Fresh juicy, what more can you ask for. Had to try their ribs looked so delicious, got a half rack again wasn't bad however nothing I'd write home about. The sides were ok corn bread solid collard greens delicious Mac n cheese dissatisfying but the cocktails however spectacular!!!

Sunil Singh

This place is amazing. The prices are slightly on the higher end but the food is wonderful. And let me say that the staff is superb. First, due to the pandemic and their state guidelines, we were seated outside. But the staff made sure that we were right next to a patio heater. And then,, Ally, who seated us was very pleasant and courteous. After that, Brenda, our server was simply excellent. She was so nice, helpful and friendly.Definitely a place to go back to repeatedly.

Scooter McGavin

This was not only one of the best restaurants I've been to in Cambridge, but the experience of eating outdoors made this pandemic a whole lot more enjoyable. Hands Down Best Fried Chicken I've ever had... I got the Spicy Sauce on the side. Call me a coward if you like, but I would suggest it for those who may not handle too much spice, or prefer to dip it.

Isaiah T.

This was not only one of the best restaurants I've been to in Cambridge, but the experience of eating outdoors made this pandemic a whole lot more enjoyable. Hands Down Best Fried Chicken I've ever had... I got the Spicy Sauce on the side. (Call me a coward if you like, but I would suggest it for those who may not handle too much spice, or prefer to dip it.) I got the "3 Piece Nashville Hot Chicken Plate" --- Amazing.

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