The foods awesome. Flat out terrific. It's a great home town feel with the spice and kick that is definitely unique. We loved it. Also the service was good, they cut up my daughter's order so it would be easier for her to eat and we didn't even ask, that really impressed us because it's those thoughts that matter. The little things you do for your customers. We loved it and will be back. There was some initial sticker shock on the price but the taste made up for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Nashville Hot Chicken, Leg Quarters
Don Dudich
Let’s start with the high. The chicken tenders were sizable, juicy, and very hot temperature wise. It went downhill from there. The seasoning is absolutely loaded with so much salt you need to drink a gallon of water just to dilute it. Every other flavor was muted by the load of salt. Whatever they use in the seasoning stains your fingers yellow, never had that happen before. Fries were nothing special. Either the food has gone down substantially or the reviews are from family, friends, or bought as the food no way comes close to getting a mid rating.Let’s talk about the restaurant itself. They charge a 15% service charge if you eat in. What that service fee is for is beyond me, as there is only one table that seats 2 in the restaurant. All the other tables and chairs are stacked up on top of each other and pushed against the wall. I guess the service fee is to dissuade you from staying and to get your food to go. There is no table service other than dropping off the food.You get your own drinks in a styrofoam cup from a DIRTY soda fountain that clearly has mold growing on the dried up soda syrup which is all over it.To say the rest of the restaurant is dirty is an understatement, floors looks old and especially filthy with the food all along the walls. The front doors you can barely see out of due to the dirt and grime.Go at your own peril
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Seth Brashear
Excellent spicy chicken sandwich with the granddaddy sauce 10/10Chicken tenders were juicy and taste like tacos but very good 10/10Fries were a bit overdone for me 5/10Mac and cheese was a little lacking on cheese flavor but was ok 7/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aidan L.
This place has the best chicken in the Nashville area, I've tried countless places in downtown Nashville, and none of them come close to the quality of there chicken at granddaddy's
Linda_Stan -.
Great Food. Chicken cooked just right. For sides we had greens, fried corn and fried okra. The greens and fried corn were great and the fried okra was not for us because it was pickled. Overall definitely a great option for Nashville Hot Chicken. Friendly staff. Recommended.
Katie C.
The BEST Nashville hot chicken! We stopped here on our way to Gatlinburg, TN. A bit off the highway but worth it! Not your chain restaurant, this chicken is the real deal - made to order, made with love and made spicy. Chicken was juicy, cooked to perfection and the hot oil was flavorful without being too greasy (cue drool emoji). I got the mild version and my husband got medium. Both had a delicious chili flavor and packed a lot of heat. The owner took our order, made our food and brought it out. He was so friendly and gave us a little background on the place. Great experience and the perfect way to start our trip to TN!
Ryan P.
Ok, big things come in small packages. This little off the beaten path find has taken the lead as my favorite Hot Chicken in Nashville. The breading is perfect and not over done. But mind your manners on the heat. If you are a spice aficionado start at Medium and work your way up. No joke, Grandaddy's brings the heat! Service fantastic as this is a family owned place. Do not miss coming here!!
Tyler K.
Granddaddy don't play. They have six levels of heat, number three was hot. Hot was plenty hot. Service was the epitome of hospitality. Easily became my favorite hot chicken place in all of Nashville. Fried okra was top tier.
Ali T.
One of the best fried chicken in the area. It was really delicious. The reason i gave 4 star is for the amount of oil they used. It was insane. The box and bags were all soaked in oil.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken Tenders and Hot Chicken Tenders Loaded Baked Potato
Michael Malachowski
Food was made fresh. However there was a small fried fly on my tender. The spice levels are no joke. I always get the spiciest level at every hot chicken place and my insides couldn't handle Born Again level. Fries were a little dry but otherwise fine. Would come back if prices were cut in half $24 for a meal is insane. Other options around Nashville even better for way less.
Wouldn’t take my pick up order without paying up front. Been ordering and picking up for a long long time. Did not want to dig for my credit card while driving. They told me they would cook it after I got there and paid. They told me they got stuck with a $200 order. Mine was just 2 chicken quarters and sides. Did not want to sit and wait for 20-25 minutes after a 10 hour work day. I gave them 4 stars because they have a great chicken and have always been nice people. Have your card ready. I like to pay cash. Sadly can’t call back. It’s the world we live in.
Devan Tobin
wayy hotter than advertised I got level 3 and it felt like they gave me level 6! i could only stomach 1 bite before it being too hot to eat totally over priced for small unedible portions, and absolutely terrible service!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Baylee Kenley
outstanding, The employees are so incredibly nice and fun to talk to! And the food was out of this world. Highly recommend, I know I’ll be back for sure! (Hot does in fact mean HOT by the way)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken Tenders and Hot Chicken Tenders Loaded Baked Potato, Nashville Hot Chicken, Chicken Sandwich
Preston Chasteen
Great Place! Great Food!Hot Chicken Mac n Cheese is great!
Zacore Swinney
Food- INCREDIBLEService- PERFECTAtmosphere- COMFORTABLEThe owner Tommy took care of us, and MY GOSH, this place is AWESOME! I got the Mac & Cheese (I don’t typically like Mac & Cheese, but the way he described it sounded delicious) and it blew me away! The medium heat level was perfect and I couldn’t get enough of it!He brought us out some samples of his tacos with his homemade Pico, and it was mouth watering. The fries with the Cajun seasoning and ranch was *Chefs Kiss*I can’t say enough good things about this place! Don’t hesitate to check it out!10/10, will be back for sure!
The foods awesome. Flat out terrific. It's a great home town feel with the spice and kick that is definitely unique. We loved it. Also the service was good, they cut up my daughter's order so it would be easier for her to eat and we didn't even ask, that really impressed us because it's those thoughts that matter. The little things you do for your customers. We loved it and will be back. There was some initial sticker shock on the price but the taste made up for it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Nashville Hot Chicken, Leg Quarters
Let’s start with the high. The chicken tenders were sizable, juicy, and very hot temperature wise. It went downhill from there. The seasoning is absolutely loaded with so much salt you need to drink a gallon of water just to dilute it. Every other flavor was muted by the load of salt. Whatever they use in the seasoning stains your fingers yellow, never had that happen before. Fries were nothing special. Either the food has gone down substantially or the reviews are from family, friends, or bought as the food no way comes close to getting a mid rating.Let’s talk about the restaurant itself. They charge a 15% service charge if you eat in. What that service fee is for is beyond me, as there is only one table that seats 2 in the restaurant. All the other tables and chairs are stacked up on top of each other and pushed against the wall. I guess the service fee is to dissuade you from staying and to get your food to go. There is no table service other than dropping off the food.You get your own drinks in a styrofoam cup from a DIRTY soda fountain that clearly has mold growing on the dried up soda syrup which is all over it.To say the rest of the restaurant is dirty is an understatement, floors looks old and especially filthy with the food all along the walls. The front doors you can barely see out of due to the dirt and grime.Go at your own peril
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Excellent spicy chicken sandwich with the granddaddy sauce 10/10Chicken tenders were juicy and taste like tacos but very good 10/10Fries were a bit overdone for me 5/10Mac and cheese was a little lacking on cheese flavor but was ok 7/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has the best chicken in the Nashville area, I've tried countless places in downtown Nashville, and none of them come close to the quality of there chicken at granddaddy's
Great Food. Chicken cooked just right. For sides we had greens, fried corn and fried okra. The greens and fried corn were great and the fried okra was not for us because it was pickled. Overall definitely a great option for Nashville Hot Chicken. Friendly staff. Recommended.
The BEST Nashville hot chicken! We stopped here on our way to Gatlinburg, TN. A bit off the highway but worth it! Not your chain restaurant, this chicken is the real deal - made to order, made with love and made spicy. Chicken was juicy, cooked to perfection and the hot oil was flavorful without being too greasy (cue drool emoji). I got the mild version and my husband got medium. Both had a delicious chili flavor and packed a lot of heat. The owner took our order, made our food and brought it out. He was so friendly and gave us a little background on the place. Great experience and the perfect way to start our trip to TN!
Ok, big things come in small packages. This little off the beaten path find has taken the lead as my favorite Hot Chicken in Nashville. The breading is perfect and not over done. But mind your manners on the heat. If you are a spice aficionado start at Medium and work your way up. No joke, Grandaddy's brings the heat! Service fantastic as this is a family owned place. Do not miss coming here!!
Granddaddy don't play. They have six levels of heat, number three was hot. Hot was plenty hot. Service was the epitome of hospitality. Easily became my favorite hot chicken place in all of Nashville. Fried okra was top tier.
One of the best fried chicken in the area. It was really delicious. The reason i gave 4 star is for the amount of oil they used. It was insane. The box and bags were all soaked in oil.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken Tenders and Hot Chicken Tenders Loaded Baked Potato
Food was made fresh. However there was a small fried fly on my tender. The spice levels are no joke. I always get the spiciest level at every hot chicken place and my insides couldn't handle Born Again level. Fries were a little dry but otherwise fine. Would come back if prices were cut in half $24 for a meal is insane. Other options around Nashville even better for way less.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
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Wouldn’t take my pick up order without paying up front. Been ordering and picking up for a long long time. Did not want to dig for my credit card while driving. They told me they would cook it after I got there and paid. They told me they got stuck with a $200 order. Mine was just 2 chicken quarters and sides. Did not want to sit and wait for 20-25 minutes after a 10 hour work day. I gave them 4 stars because they have a great chicken and have always been nice people. Have your card ready. I like to pay cash. Sadly can’t call back. It’s the world we live in.
wayy hotter than advertised I got level 3 and it felt like they gave me level 6! i could only stomach 1 bite before it being too hot to eat totally over priced for small unedible portions, and absolutely terrible service!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
outstanding, The employees are so incredibly nice and fun to talk to! And the food was out of this world. Highly recommend, I know I’ll be back for sure! (Hot does in fact mean HOT by the way)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken Tenders and Hot Chicken Tenders Loaded Baked Potato, Nashville Hot Chicken, Chicken Sandwich
Great Place! Great Food!Hot Chicken Mac n Cheese is great!
Food- INCREDIBLEService- PERFECTAtmosphere- COMFORTABLEThe owner Tommy took care of us, and MY GOSH, this place is AWESOME! I got the Mac & Cheese (I don’t typically like Mac & Cheese, but the way he described it sounded delicious) and it blew me away! The medium heat level was perfect and I couldn’t get enough of it!He brought us out some samples of his tacos with his homemade Pico, and it was mouth watering. The fries with the Cajun seasoning and ranch was *Chefs Kiss*I can’t say enough good things about this place! Don’t hesitate to check it out!10/10, will be back for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tacos