27 Best Chicken Restaurants in Richmond

“Absolutely phenomenal experience at CHIC’N CRAVE in Petersburg! I placed a large order just 30 minutes before closing—four chicken sandwiches, a 20-piece chicken tender meal, and their amazing honey biscuits—and everything was fresh, hot, and made to order. That kind of care and quality, especially so close to closing time, really impressed me. The food? Top-tier. The chicken sandwiches were perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the tenders were juicy with a golden crunch. But the honey biscuits stole the show—soft, buttery, and just the right touch of sweetness. What really stood out, though, was the service. The owner personally greeted me with a warm welcome, and you could tell they genuinely care about their customers. It’s rare to find that kind of hospitality and pride in both food and service. If you're in Petersburg or just passing through, CHIC’N CRAVE on North Sycamore Street is a must-try. I’ll definitely be back!“

“good service.cold slaw was good“

“Lees is definitely enough to put the all three much popular chains like Popeyes,KFC and Church's to deep shame.Bojangles well that's definitely stiff competition because they're no joke either lol but there's something more authentic and more homely about Lee's.Their chicken taste like the fried chicken your mom makes in a batch and then bring it to church for lunch after service.Their chicken taste taste is fully seasoned,crispy and juicy,biscuits taste like they're from scratch.Nothing ashy and hard enough for me to play frisbee with.The service from the workers are so professional and cheery and love the cleanliness of the place.The mac and cheese in my opinion need a little more work,it kind of taste like box macaroni,they need to change up the recipe but other than that Lee's is always my go to place whenever i'm down in Richmond Va.“

“I really liked the food there. I used to like in nyc and there is a place called ktown there and I used to go to a bbq chicken branch there so I’m feeling nostalgic about the food too. The hot and spicy chicken is definitely a 10/10 and better than any other bbq I’ve been to. It’s even better that there’s a boba place next to it to pair it up. Boba and chicken is always amazing!!!“

“Great service and delicious fried chicken“

“Chick-fil-A Review – A Grandmother’s Take
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 stars)

I don’t eat at Chick-fil-A often, but my grandson loves it—every time I take him out, he asks for Chick-fil-A and always wants their special sauce with his meal. That’s what brings me in.

There are a few things I really enjoy: the waffle fries, kale salad, and the consistently excellent customer service. Every location I’ve visited has friendly, respectful staff, and that’s something I truly appreciate. However, I personally find the chicken to be a bit too salty for my taste, so I tend to stick with a few sides I know I like.

My biggest concern is the cost. On our most recent visit, I ordered two meals and the total came to over $32. I understand prices have gone up everywhere, but for a fast food chain, that’s a lot—especially when you’re just a grandmother trying to treat her grandchild to something simple. Spending time together shouldn’t break the budget.

Overall, Chick-fil-A is a well-run, clean, and family-friendly place—but I do wish the prices reflected that same spirit of accessibility and care.“

“The team here goes above and beyond on the regular. Despite how consistently busy they are the food always comes out within a reasonable amount of time and is always fresh. I have had nothing but outstanding customer service from every employee at this location. Kudos to the entire staff, y’all are appreciated.“

“They came through for my family when we were looking for a place that offered fried fish for a party. The fish was well seasoned, delicious, and huge. We also went back and got a cheesecake, lamb over rich and fried chicken wing's, which were all delicious. Ate it so fast that I didn't get pics.“

“Staff was friendly and food was delicious.“

“This location serves the best mac and cheese good consistency on the cheese its good everytime my son loves it, I noticed the chickfili on pump rd does not have good consistency sometimes its too dry or way too oily and the mac is over cooked but this location is good everytime.“

“Some of the best fried chicken gizzards in Richmond! I don't think they're on the menu, but just ask for them. I think they're $7 for a pound or so.“

“Always great service and I always get my order promptly.
My poor pup got overwhelmed and reactive and even though I was stressed they kept cool and i appreciated that they weren’t afraid of her 😭.

The tenders are an unsung hero here. Skip the nuggets, get some tenders 🥰“

“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!“

“I love them so much!!! Their food is awesome and their staff are very friendly. They have great milkshakes too! 😋“

“I really don’t care for where they’re located, but it’s worth the drive if you really want it. Unfortunately the chicken has gotten very, very small and the price seems to steadily increase every time I go. They do still, however, have one of the better deals in the city where you can get 10 wings for $16.99. Surely OK because of convenience of not having to cook because again they’re very small and the price does not equate for the portion that you get. Overall, the chicken as well, flavored and cooked through and through.

Vegetarian options: None

Parking: There is free parking in front of the store, but it’s a very small parking lot that is shared with other stores on the strip. Be riding to have to fight for parking or just park at the corner store across the street and walk over.“

“My pregnant wife wasn’t feeling well in the bathroom and an employee lady offered to check on her. Another employee lady got us crackers and a water cup. They were incredibly compassionate, friendly, and it was a notable moment of kindness that left us liking chick fil an even more.“

“The service was outstanding! The food was fresh abs hot !! Great place“

“First time visiting & were greeted by a welcoming young lady who took our order. Plenty of inside seating, parking & helpful staff.🥰“

“I wanted some real spot fried chicken, not the uptight mama kitchen 2 pieces for twenty dollars and other so called hipster spots.This joint is in a gas station, so it's scares the local cary town polos and yoga pants away. I'm a hypocrite cuz I rock Lululemon sometimes too ?.I ordered chicken, biscuits, cornbread, fries. All were awesome. Fries were soggy yet still bangin like some subs in an 87 Cutlass. Chicken is 9 out of ten. Clean, not greasy. Biscuits and corn bread 7.5/10. The manager Francis held me down and was on top of his customer service game. Def recommend as a dope spot. It's a franchise too for those scared of the gas station. Word life.“

“I ordered from Postmates and I clicked on the address, and then I realized that it’s actually made in IHOP’s kitchen. Honestly it’s a great chicken sandwich… i love the sauce and also the waffle fries too. I think I’ll try the sliders next“

“We do not have a Kentucky fried Chicken near where I live. This was not only a treat, but it was the best location I have been to. Usually, when I get the original recipe style, it comes out with a soft, greasy crust. THIS Ky Fry was on point! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the original recipe crust was still original, but not greasy at all! That, and the ladies that were there today on March 20th were incredibly welcoming, and fun to talk with. I am sorry I did not get their names, but I give them a shout out for a delicious lunch. Y'all need to send them down to Panama City Beach Florida and have them open up a branch there. We need y'all! I would very highly recommend this restaurant. It is very well managed.“

“Had the best experience yesterday! The staff is so friendly. :)“

“Wanted a 2 piece dark I told him 2 thighs he said no you get a leg and a thigh I said I want 2 thighs I'm paying for dark meat and it doesn't specify what pieces YOU HAVE TO GET didn't argue give me the leg buddy ... A few days after that they sold my boyfriend OLD COLD potato wedges and went back and forth about it only being up for 15 minutes...we didn't want the money back just cook more wedges he ended up giving me my food for 1$ but still didn't rectify the potato wedge situation chicken good service garbage...the older guy is pretty cool though“

“Excellent customer service! Good food , good atmosphere!“