11 Best Chicken Restaurants near Halifax

“Repeat customer, love trying all the special chicken burgers. Side dishes are great too. The rotisserie chicken is such a sleeper. It's incredible and I think most people ignore it for the flashier looking chicken burgers but they are missing out.“

“Mary Browns is my favourite fast food rest, and the number one reason to support them in my opinion is that they are a 100% Canadian restaurant, from Newfoundland. I don’t know why it took me so long to realise that, but now I frequent this place whenever I want to have some fried chicken. The food is way better than the American Popeyes or KFC. Seriously. Just try it. This restaurant is fairly new in Halifax, and the location is really convenient.“

“we visited spryfield yesterday the staff was more than friendly so very pleasant the establishment was clean you could eat off their floors ! and the food was amazing. I'm a valley girl but mary browns here can't touch spryfeild!!!! down here I always end up sick 😫 last night I had no problems even my husband commented the taste was right to the bone.“

“Absolutely loved my experience at Mary Brown’s Chicken! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The food was fresh, crispy, and packed with flavor—especially their signature chicken and those unreal taters. You can actually taste the quality, and everything felt made-to-order, not just sitting around.

The staff was friendly and quick, and the place had a clean, welcoming vibe. It’s one of those spots where you go in for a quick bite and end up genuinely enjoying the whole experience.

Definitely coming back again—this is comfort food done right!“

“Mary Brown’s never lets us down! Every year for my mom’s birthday we grab the 27-piece chicken, taters, gravy, and salads... it’s become a tradition (and a delicious one at that).

The best part? You can pre-order, pay ahead, and just swoop in at your pick-up time like fried chicken royalty. The team here is always friendly, making the whole experience smooth. Highly recommend for family gatherings, parties, or when you just want to live your best crispy life. 🌟“

“Truly a superior product compared to the old standard at KFC. The only piece of chicken I find a bit greasy is the thigh. Otherwise, it's juicy without being greasy, and the tators are far better than KFC's horrible fries. The gravy has improved over the years, but KFC still holds the title for best gravy.

The downside is the cost. You have to look for deals like the Mary Monday or the Batters Box, the latter only offered during baseball season.

But if you can afford it, a tasty treat without the quesy after taste if the competition.“

“I had a great experience at Popeyes! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with just the right amount of seasoning. The sides were also really good—especially the fries and biscuits, which were fresh and flavorful. The staff were friendly and the service was quick, making the visit even better. If you’re craving tasty fried chicken and satisfying comfort food, Popeyes is definitely a great place to go. Highly recommended!“

“awesome food. bad internet service on delivery. they will ghost your food and not give you food or money back after they fail.“

“awesome food. bad internet service on delivery. they will ghost your food and not give you food or money back after they fail.“

“I was just in at 4 ish and ordered a three piece spicy chicken combo. Most of the time, I have a rough experience here but today I had a wonderful time. The girl working at the counter, Tasnima, was wonderful and friendly. She prepared our order fast and even recommend items to us such as the strawberry pie that my kid loved. All of it, she did with a smile! Kudos to Popeyes! I’ll be returning again!“