50 Best Chicken Restaurants near Bethesda

“No matter what time of day, this is THE BEST Peruvian Chicken around!“

“Always love getting their grilled chicken, and Carlos always brings a smile to my face whenever he works. Jose got me hooked on their Pollo sauce and I keep begging them to sell the sauce in a jar (lol) love the friendly staff and the Bethesda spot is by far my favorite location“

“Amazing customer service and food! The employees are friendly and helpful!“

“The crispy mushroom sandwich was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever. So crispy and full of flavor. Mac n cheese was pretty top shelf as well. Fast and friendly service.“

“First time trying Dave's Hot Chicken and wow 🔥🐔 definitely impressed! I ordered the mini 4 pieces, Dave’s Mozz, and the PR Orange Lavaburst drink. Everything was sooo delicious and fresh. The chicken had amazing flavor with the perfect crunch. I honestly ate everything 😂💯 Customer service was great and the food came out hot and fast. I can see why everybody talks about this place now. Definitely coming back again sometime. Champion spot for sure 🏆“

“Awesome“

“Love to join them again“

“Consistently AWESOME!“

“I was surprised to see Pupusas on the menu but happy I got one! The chicken was savory, rice delicious. The pupusa was on point! The cutillo (cabbage) was fresh.

My only gripe is the smoke from the kitchen. Even though it’s minimal, it’s still notable.“

“The food is absolutely amazing 👏!“

“love there perinaise sauce its amazing on fried fish and fries and makes a killer blt“

“I tried their food for the first time yesterday, based on a recommendation of a new employee at my place of work. I was absolutely shocked by how delicious the sandwich was. The chicken was crispy and juicy and the rooster sauce was dynamite! After lunch, I recommended it to another coworker who then also ordered it for lunch and tried it for the first time. She said she had the same experience I had- life changing! If you’re looking for a chicken sandwich, this is the place to go!“

“Duane provided excellent service from start to finish! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. His bartending was top-notch, and the drinks were absolutely delicious, well-made, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. You could tell he took his time making sure every drink was just right. He was professional, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely ask for Duane if you visit, you won’t be disappointed!“

“I got the spicy chicken sandwich with no pickles, baked Mac and cheese with the banana pudding for dessert. The sandwich with the red sauce 8.8/10 nice healthy pieces of chicken, the Mac and cheese 9.2/10 the top was nice and crispy and the cheese was super creamy. Now the Banana pudding 9.8/10 nice thick pudding not watery at all the wafers were perfect bringing my total score to 27.8/30. the portions are well balanced!! Yeah I plan on returning to try 3 more random items from the menu“

“Wonderful service. Top notch store manager. Had a lovely conversation with her. She has a great relationship with the team. The store is impeccably clean and the food is delicious.
Thank you for great service !
All the best
Christopher“

“I went online....saw exactly what I wanted....ordered it...paid for it....picked it up and it was waiting for me exactly when the pick up time asked for..;.it was delicious and priced exactly how I expected for a tasty take out chicken dinner. Perfect.“

“Clean, bright, and good vibes all around. A great spot to chill and enjoy some spicy food. Laid-back atmosphere with good music and a welcoming feel. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy—easily some of the best Nashville-style hot chicken I’ve had!“

“Crisp & Juicy delivers exactly what its name promises—perfectly cooked Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken that’s both mouthwateringly juicy on the inside and satisfyingly crisp on the outside. The chicken is marinated in traditional Peruvian spices, slow-roasted, and served with a smoky, addictive flavor that’s hard to replicate. Their signature green and yellow sauces take everything to the next level—whether you’re dipping the chicken, fries, or even just spooning it straight. It’s simple, flavorful, and consistently well-executed.

Beyond the chicken, the sides round out the experience: yuca fries that are golden and crunchy, flavorful rice, and plantains that add a touch of sweetness. The portions are generous, the service is quick, and the vibe is laid-back—perfect for takeout or a casual meal. Crisp & Juicy doesn’t try to be fancy—it just does one thing really well: comfort food with bold flavor. It’s the kind of place that turns first-timers into loyal regulars“

“Buena calidad súper rico y muy buen servicio“

“The hot chicken sandwich was delicious. Perfect flavors and heat. The fries were cooked perfectly.

The interior of the building is all hard surfaces and the sound echoes loudly off of everything. The music was loud, even though it was music that I like, and it just made the noise level worse. Metal chairs scraping on concrete floors were awful. The air conditioning was set so cold that our meals got cold quickly. I’m having trouble typing this as my hands are so cold. I’m freezing.“

“I was a bit of a skeptic at first before trying Dave’s. But since they launched the X-men meal - I figured I’d give them a shot. I’m so glad I did. Hands down one of the freshest and best tasting hot chicken sandwiches I’ve had. The fries are also crispy and well seasoned. The service, particularly from Alex at the Arlington location was top notch. I’ll definitely be back. Thanks for a great meal!“

“we LOVE Chick-fil-A anywhere, but this new on in DC is Amaaaaaaazing!!! Clean and neat! The staff is SO friendly! The owner is awesome and helps the community.“

“Good food! Fast service, friendly and Courteous staff.“

“Stayed at a local hotel and ordered from Door Dash. SECRET SPICY CHICKEN was great. Pretty much like General Tso's Chinese but a tad spicier. Large pieces of good quality chicken, even the medium order was too much for me. Pair it with steamed white rice, put the rice in the sauce. Very good.“

“🌶❤️🌶 We love the delicious chicken at Nando’s! They have awesome vegetarian items as well! Get the warm pastels de Natas for dessert. Life changing!!“

“Very nicely priced tasty dinners- half chicken with suitably prepared sides- plantains, rice and beans, vegetable rice. Spicy sauces also can kick up the flavor a notch. Pleasant courteous professional staff in a clean well lighted place. I will recommend to come here“

“Both the service and food were outstanding 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟The spicy miso soup was delicious, and the noodles were incredibly chewy. I loved it!“

“Really good hidden little Korean Fried Chicken spot. Plenty of options, good servings for the price (relative to the KFC standards of this area) and a great selection of flavors for the chicken itself. I’m something of a fried chicken fanatic and can confidently say this is a sleeper gem. Definitely check it out.“

“Best chicken!! Hope they will open a store in FL“

“Tonight was our first time in your restaurant. Great experience start to finish. It was clean and organized. The staff was incredibly friendly to a person. The customer service was great. And most importantly the food was perfectly cooked and delicious! Well done! We’ll be back!“

“I love Hot Lola’s! When they were in Rosslyn, I went all the time, and now that they’ve consolidated to this location, I still can’t get enough. It’s simply the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had. The sandwich is always fantastic, and the staff are great. If you haven’t tried it yet, you have to. It really is the best!“

“Clean, bright, and good vibes all around. A great spot to chill and enjoy some spicy food. Laid-back atmosphere with good music and a welcoming feel. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy—easily some of the best Nashville-style hot chicken I’ve had!“

“All around DC and Maryland, I see masks, and many wear them, Dave's is real, to be fair then, they are the realest, the chicken is everything.

I order 2 cause ones not enough, I dip my fries and then I stuff, Dave's sauce is from outer space, and upon first taste, it brings a smile to my face. I Thank you Dave's.“

“My experience in this establishment by far outstanding the food is delicious I will be glad to give them 5 stars I will definitely highly recommend to anyone who love to have great sandwich they have several locations,Melaku have great customer service skills & very nice friendly person thank you so much for the recommendation that was suggested by him!!!“

“I love the nandos experience....the area is very calming and very easy on the eye..if I ever move to DC that is the area to be in..much respect to Tammy..and the young guy who came to ask if we were good...yes people lets do our part to keep them employed...good job“

“Clean, bright, and good vibes all around. A great spot to chill and enjoy some spicy food. Laid-back atmosphere with good music and a welcoming feel. The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy—easily some of the best Nashville-style hot chicken I’ve had!“

“Super Chicken FC is hands down, the best place we've been to. I've tried dozens if different places across NoVA and we always come back to this location. Consistent in quality, speedy, and incredibly friendly staff. The portions are generous and we have yet to find a place that tops this location. This place is incredible, and you should definitely swing by and check it out!“

“The food was excellent. I have never had South African cuisine before, and it made me wish I had access to it at home.“

“Everything was amazing!!! But them Brussel sprouts!!!! Legit on another level! Legit could turn anyone who hates them into fans!! 9 out of 10 for everything!!“

“Octavian at Roaming Rooster in Bladensburg provided excellent customer service. He has the perfect mixture of attentiveness, efficiency, and enthusiastic service. And the food was delicious. As a first time customer I was impressed and will definitely return to this location“

“It was so good and loved the spice blend. The portion was huge and took a minute to devour the sando. With the spice and the sweetness of the cabbage was perfection. The fried okra with the dip was good.
The gentleman at the cash register was cute, my eyes also got a treat.“

“The original Rotisserie chicken is season perfectly, I love the corn salad it marinates with the campero rice as well“

“The food here was absolutely amazing.They had so many different options the chicken is, especially the best.It's pretty juicy chicken, with extremely crunchy.Outside the flavor is amazing.I'd recommend going a little bit harder than you think.It is the location is spectacular, as it's literally inside of a shopping center.They have super kind staff, and I truly mean it.I ask them for extra crunchy, and they with a smile made it.Which is such a kind gesture?I'm so thrilled by this amazing place.This i'm definitely coming back when I come to d c the next time.Love this place.And here's a photo of my sandwich or the nuggets“

“A must go to, at least once. I got a meal with spicy chicken, spaghetti, a mango drink, and an ube pie. The ube pie was one of the best fast food desserts I’ve had. Crispy, airy outside with a hot, sweet, ube rich filling. The spaghetti has a seeet tang and was delightfully unique. The chicken definitely competes with some of the best like Popeyes. Only complaint is that it’s a bit pricey for fast food chicken.“

“The combination between African and Portuguese is espectacular!“

“For my first time here, I was astonished! Chicken was really well made over here. The side of fries was one of my personal favorites too. The area is very clean and neat, made perfect for visiting alone or with your family. I cannot wait to return here again!“

“Izzy is the owner of this establishment, and it is evident in the quality and care put into every aspect of the experience. The chicken was fresh, flavorful, and exceptionally well-prepared honestly better than Popeyes. The customer service was outstanding: professional, welcoming, and attentive. Overall, I had an excellent experience and will certainly return. I highly recommend this establishment.“

“Their food is the best my favorite is torta mexicana ,pescado frito their fries taste so delicious dip in there white sauce I also Love their customer service and how family-friendly they are . There dessert is die for .“

“Great service and very good food.“

“Great little place! First time here, so did not try their corn dogs. But, wow, probably the best chicken tenders I've ever had! Amazing soft, juicy, intensely flavorful. They had like 5 or 6 dipping sauces, and I got hot so my mouth is now completely on fire. Next time will likely choose medium.“