8 Best Chicken Restaurants in Fairfax

“Hey, I don’t usually eat fried chicken whatsoever, but when I entered Dave’s Hot Chicken in Fairfax VA, I was immediately greeted by a young little middle eastern boy who I believe was named Ikram. I was really having a bad day, so this energy really made me excited to be there and eat. Ordering with the little gigglemug boy Ikram really made me a happy cabbage. It was just the pang-wangle I need to brighten my day. I ordered a number 3 with medium spice, and might I tell you it was delightful, dare I say near perfection. This is all thanks to my little kadoova Ikram, he really did it special, even going out of his way to advertise me a special drink called a flash in fruit punch slushy. For this hot day, it really hit the spot. This experience at Dave’s was just a 10/10. The food and service was just amazing. Ikram was simply the bee’s knees, the cherry on top for this experience.to have such another amazing experience at a take out restaurant, it would compare to herding cats! Thank you Dave, thank you little Ikram.“

“We have worked with Charity, at the Fair Lakes Chick-fil-A, many times for our Waples Mill Elementary PTA and can’t be more complementary! They have supported countless events, we’ve made purchases from this store for our families, and today they donated 2boxed of coffee with all of the accoutrements for our PTA Board meeting. We are just incredibly thankful for their community, outreach and generosity! Thank you so much, you are a wonderful!! Sincerely, The Waples Mill PTA Family“

“Absolutely delish! I had the lemon basil crossisnt sandwich with broccoli salad and my daughter had fancy nancy crossisnt sandwich with grape salad. Both of us enjoyed it immensely. Its too bad we were just driving through fairfax and wont be able to go here regularly, I would add this place into my weekly rotation!“

“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!“

“Fabulous food ! Friendly staff! Kid friendly ! Everyone was happy !“

“Id say in the top 2 of the peruvian style chicken places in VA. We stopped (2 hr travel) almost at closing time after the xmas light show. Genuinely delighted to serve the many customers in the wave. Very flavorful everything. Will come back again and again.“

“Popeyes is a solid addition to the local food scene with a modern, trendy, and clean dining area. While the staff is friendly and well-trained, the food itself—though consistent—doesn’t quite reach 'best in town' status for me. It’s a reliable spot, but the flavors are more average than extraordinary.“

“I wanted to take a moment to recognize Zach W. for the outstanding experience he consistently provides. He truly embodies everything people think of when they think of the Chick-fil-A standard. His attitude, professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail are exceptional, and it’s clear he genuinely cares about the customers he serves.

What stands out most is how personal he makes every interaction feel. Zach remembers frequent customers by name, takes special care with their orders, and makes people feel valued and welcomed the moment they walk through the door. You would think he was running for office with the way he greets everyone — always smiling, positive, energetic, and making each customer feel important.

In a world where people are often quick to complain but slow to recognize excellence, I felt it was important to share how much his effort and attitude are appreciated. Employees like Zach are a major reason customers continue coming back. His work ethic and customer service set a high standard, and I hope this feedback is shared with him because he absolutely deserves the recognition.

Thank you, Zach, for consistently going above and beyond and making people’s days a little better.“