19 Best Chicken Restaurants in Seattle

“Time for some real talk. This is the ONLY fried chicken Ive ever had that stays crispy after you put it in the fridge. And this is just an anecdote to explain how crispy, delicious and well made this friend chicken is. Order it in advance, get the garlic rice and collards and finish off with a mochi cake. It's indulgent but worth the calories.“

“Highly recommend, I will be back again! Great chicken 🔥🔥“

“Pros: Great food, staff are friendly and accommodating. Space is clean. I’ve been many times and will likely be back.

Cons: They are very slow. I’ve never waited less than 20 minutes, even when I order ahead, and it’s typically closer to 30. Not the place to go if you want something quick. Also, they don’t include even one dipping sauce when you get the tenders or the bites.“

“Wow great fried chicken - my brother claims it was life changing 😀. Nothing more to say except it's recommended by Oprah!“

“Excellent lunch served outside in the sunshine today. Beautifully flavoured chicken breast with hearty portions“

“Excellent lunch served outside in the sunshine today. Beautifully flavoured chicken breast with hearty portions“

“This place has the best fried chicken I’ve ever had! The chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor. The seasoning is perfect, and the portions are generous. The staff is friendly, and the service is fast. The restaurant is clean and has a great atmosphere. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves delicious fried chicken! I will definitely come back again.“

“Dave’s Hot Chicken is absolutely amazing! The chicken is always juicy and perfectly spiced, and the sides are delicious too. The service is quick and friendly, making every visit a pleasure. Highly recommend for anyone craving some top-notch hot chicken!“

“Shhhhh Seattle its the Best 2am Fried Chicken.
When you have a secret place to get 'better than KFC' chicken, open 24 hours, you kinda don't wanna post or tell anyone. Took me 5+ years to share this. I just tell everyone go to Ezells or Heaven Sent but they won't be open 24 hrs. I'll be hitting the 🐚 late night. Crunk Fried Chicken, yep.“

“A bit hard to find if you don't know it's insider Rachel's Ginger Beer, but I've had it twice now and love the flavor. I saw another review stating this was likely the best fried chicken sandwich in Seattle and I think I agree. I can't think of another place I'd rather go for when I'm craving it.This is a great quick bite option, with food prepared relatively quickly. Will be coming again and again to satisfy the lunch craving.“

“I asked if I'd ordered sauce because I thought I might have forgotten. As I was checking the bag the server replied that whatever I ordered was there. Well, it was there and like I said, I wasn't sure that I included it in my order. Her response might have been defensive though there was no need to be. My other encounters have been with friendly genial staff. She just needs a little customer service training.“

“We come here every week and love the wings and the flavor. My only complaint is that the menu is confusing. I assumed “original” meant no sauce, but it actually means the original spicy sauce. I ended up ordering the wrong item but figured it out eventually. I’d recommend updating the menu wording or adding more photos or descriptions to make it more user-friendly.“

“Ezell's Famous Fried Chicken remain the one, the go to in either times of triumph or trouble, the one to try and beat but not likely to ever happen. In short and sum, the best fried chicken definitively in the PNW - The Pacific Northwest, as well as very arguably Ezell's Famous Chicken may be best of the best across the whole USA Nation. Even at those levels, Ezell's is always in contention in consistent high quality food provided with great service.“

“We LOVE KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN. WE AKWAYS SAY, KFC, IS THE NEXT TO OUR HOME COOKING FRIED CHICKEN. LIVE ESPECIALLY THEIR MEAKS DEAL. TOO BAD THE CORN ON THE COB WAS TAKEN OFF OF THEIR MENU. SMALLER BOWLS ARE NOW BEING USED FOR SIDE ORDERS AS MAC & CHEESE, MASHED POTATOES, GRAVY. + OTHER SIDE ITEMS.

Parking: The parking is limitless. There'was a lot of people who are @ KFC that day . THE parking was very limitless. My left leg has been injured due to Ostriarthritis + Rhumatoidarthritis... causing me to hav limitless walking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, BUT maybe there could be more added wheelchair disabled parking ...“

“The restaurant is next to the ramen shop so we decided to try it out. Communication was a little difficult, i ask for recommendation and they don’t understand what im asking :(
Food was okay… :/ floor is slippery so please be careful!“

“Loved the food I was amazed with the quantity. It was a good amount. My only regret is I didn't get more BBQ sauce.

Parking: The street it is on was very busy something into the parking lot was difficult due to traffic. It could of just been rush hour.“

“Fried Chicken Royalty

Ezell’s is nothing short of legendary. From the first crispy bite to the last morsel of tender, juicy meat, this is fried chicken done to absolute perfection. The seasoning is spot-on—savory, flavorful, and impossible to forget.

I’ve tried a lot of fried chicken in my day, but Ezell’s consistently stands tall. Their sides are just as impressive—the mashed potatoes are creamy, the rolls are warm and soft, and the mac & cheese? A hug in a bowl. Service is always friendly and fast, and you can tell the team takes real pride in what they’re serving.

Whether you’re grabbing takeout or settling in for a soul-satisfying meal, Ezell’s delivers comfort food that’s worthy of the hype. Seattle is lucky to have them!

🍗🔥🙌“