16 Best Chicken Restaurants in Wilmington

“I thought I had tasted good chicken salad before, but I quickly found out that good is all it was once I tried Chicken Salad Chick. This chicken salad is not just good...it is amazing. Hands down the best chicken salad I have ever tasted in my life and my wife agrees.

They have several different styles to select from, but the Classic Carol is our favorite. Also, the sides are excellent. You can either eat in at the restaurant or take it to go...either way it is good.

If you like chicken salad and have not tried Chicken Salad Chick yet you are honestly not being very kind to yourself. This place will literally take you to an all new appreciation of chicken salad.“

“Thank you for the warning before I burned my face off with the reaper chicken strip 🤓🥺 Food is tasty, staff is friendly, it’s a whole vibe..LOVE IT!! 💗💗💗💗💗“

“Best in town with them chickens n them hush puppies!!!!!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Ive been coming here for years but never left them a review until today, May 6th 2026. Today was the first time I did a online order for drive through pickup.

I was in my Tesla Therapy Toaster with the family and was around 15min away so I started passing around my phone with the Chick-Fil-A app on it to them and asked them what they wanted. They ordered what they wanted and we arrive at the restaurant.

I pull up and was told by Nic the Chick-fil-A employee to move forward because my order wasnt ready or something. No worries, I move out of the way and wait. He brings the food and forgot the sauce and straws. The way Nic treated me that day was amazing, I could tell he was getting overworked at this location but he made sure to give me the attention I needed at that time.

If Nic is reading this I want to thank you again.

If Chick-fil-A corporate is reading this, please give Nic paid time off and a raise.

Also, love the American flag flying like this right next to the building signage. Not sure what it was but when I saw this I had to take a picture, I felt proud to be an American in that moment.

5 Stars.“

“Love this place!! Their barbecue sandwiches are the BOMB . . . my only recommendation is please make sure the bread doesn’t fall apart!! Maybe drain the barbecue and the coleslaw a little more before putting it on. Today’s sandwich was good . . . but they have been a bit soggy in the past. Keep up the good work!!“

“Great customer service and no long wait even with a line. I came to the beach from Goldsboro NC we don’t have a Church’s Chicken wish we did they just keep giving us a bunch of Bojangles 🙄. My food was fresh and tasted so good one of the best Church’s I have been too and get this the crew was small and still got the job done! Great job crew keep up the good work!“

“I want to give a shout out to Jeremiah, he just ran across four lanes to get to me at the light to correct my order, thank you always 😊“

“Even with the line to the road the service was extremely fast and professional. My sandwich never disappoints and I never have to hope that it is correct or not made with high standards. The entry and exit needs some work to the facility though, saw two people hit the curb hard and it was a struggle leaving because of the design flaw.“

“Karaoke Sundays friendly service Good food and prices 👍“

“I have always enjoyed the food and atmosphere here!“

“Friendly staff Great employees“

“1st time eating here...food was petty good. I had the Buffalo Garlic chicken. My biggest turn off with the place was walking outside to leave and 2 of the cooks that just made my food was out back hanging out at their car smoking weed like it was no biggie. and I know it's just weed but come on🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️“

“Friendly staff Great employees“

“Always excellent service and food at Zaxby’s 17th St Ext location! I want to particularly commend Brianna on superior customer service several days ago when she went above and beyond to provide exceptional customer service. Thank you Brianna!“

“You really can not go wrong with KFC. The chicken? Always fried to perfection - extra crispy if you please ? - The sides? Deliciously southern. The biscuits? Slap your grandma good. And the sweet tea? Well, let's just say that it wouldn't be served in the south if it didn't pass the southern sweet tea muster. I'm also really enjoying the order kiosk at this location. It makes it so much easier to decide what you want to eat, if you're not sure, to be able to browse the menu for a couple or so minutes without feeling pressured to go ahead and order from the folks behind you in line or the cashier {who probably seems haggard and worn}.“

“Staff is nice and friendly. Establishment is always nice and clean. Bathrooms are also well kept. And the food is always fresh . I enjoyed coming to this location because it’s one of the nicest cleaners, and most Respectful employees shout out to Lisa you’re amazing!“