27 Best Chicken Restaurants near Santa Monica

“Amazing chicken. Simply delicious.“

“Great service and great food ! The chicken and waffles are the best and the Nutella waffles to die for!“

“Ordered some salad and wrap for dinner. As always, food was phenomenal. Everytime I eat their salad my mind and body goes into some super cleanse mode or something and I feel so refreshed and alive the next day. I would highly recommend their green goddess salad and the broccoli pasta. I've tried like 4 different kinds and you can't go wrong with any of them. Also since this location is in Snata Monica I wa dreading the parking but there was someone waiting outside to bring out orders for pickup which was super convenient. Totally satisfied with the food and service.“

“This place seriously rules!!! The food is amazing…fresh ingredients, food made to order…you can taste the quality & care they put into each dish. I usually order when I arrive & am out the door with a fresh, delicious meal in under 10 minutes. Sometimes I get the falafel pita, sometimes the falafel fries (I am vegetarian)…both are incredibly tasty & generously sized. The people running this restaurant are incredible…they are kind & keen on making the order exactly how you’d like it, advising what tastes best from their many toppings & sauces. Thank you Jerusalem Chicken!“

“Everything was great from the moment we entered Bruxie. Staff were attentive and answered all of our questions. This location was very clean and the food was excellent. You can tell they use fresh ingredients to prepare everything. Only 4 stars on atmosphere because the lemonade and sweet tea machines need to be cleaned more often. There was a slight odor coming from the pink lemonade side, so I stuck with sweet tea. These old school drink machines (flow fountain dripping from the top) need to be cleaned more often and thoroughly. Despite this minor issue I will be back because everything tasted great!“

“I went to finally try this spot on a Thursday for $2 tenders. Ordered 2 cool (less than mild), 2 glow (mild), and 2 spark (medium). They all came out looking the same and once I tried it all, there wasn't much of a difference in spice level. I could've tried the next tier after Spark --- I think .The batter was great - loved the crunch and crispyness of it.I thought they would've been stingy about the $2 tenders but the size of the tenders were a good size.Staff was nice and efficient for a busy Thursday lunchtime. There's outdoor seating if you can't find a spot inside.“

“The food was hot, fresh , portioned perfectly, and very very tasty!!!“

“Solid if somewhat generic hot chicken. They DO have non-fried chicken items on the menu that might be more interesting-- am very curious about those, but having not tried them yet, cannot comment on them. Service for a fast casual place is good and they are neatly kept, which elevates this location over the run of the mill.“

“Excellent choices. Sliders and fries were excellent. Everything was ready on time. Team was friendly and the location was open till late - very convenient.Dietary restrictions: We wanted to get halal foodParking: Very convenient. Ample parking close to pick up window“

“Yes, love the 2 chicken tenders and fries (plus texas toast)!!! You may think that only 2 chicken tenders is so little but let me tell you that they're HUGE. So filling and definitely a share-able dish. Great drunk food. (:“

“This place delivered as advertised! Super moist chicken. The atmosphere was ok but lots of dirty tables and when I asked about it the staff member gave me her towels to clean it myself. Overall, it was a manageable experience and this was my second trip the first was fantastic!“

“The food is delicious. try all of their sides“

“The food was amazing! It was our first time and we loved it. The service needs a lot of work. There was a line but it moved fast and we were quick to place our order. It took 40 minutes to receive the food after ordering. Everyone else was receiving their food after a reasonable wait time except me and the couple that ordered right after us. I had to ask at the 30 min mark and then finally received it at 40 min. We ordered to eat in but received it all in a take out bag. We ordered a #1 (received a #1 but charged a #2 on the receipt) a #3 ( but only received 1 slider, tender was missing) and a #4 (but received and extra slider). We made it work since we got the total # of chickens that we asked for and could not wait any longer for them to correct it. The dining room is a mess! We were there for well over an hour and not once did anyone come out to wipe down tables as diners were leaving. Everyone that came in had to sit at a dirty table if they wanted to dine in. An employee, in uniform, was eating at the far back right corner table during dinner rush ( Friday night 5:30). When the employee finished they also did not wipe down the table and left it dirty for the next diner. The overall service is unimpressive for a location that just recently opened (Cicero, NY). We will go back because the food was fabulous but we will not be dining in and will definitely check our order before leaving.“

“Why is your inside not open in Westwood??? The music is so loud and not adjustable according to the staff out back where there are outside tables.“

“Can we take a moment to show respect to the fine employees of this Calif Chicken Cafe? Got to praise them on the great job they do, thankless as it may be at times. Often people are not recognized for their efforts, but I tell you we have some good and real ones here. This, I can tell you so strongly.“

“I get Dave's Hot Chicken all the time from the Howell, MI location. absolutely amazing food!“

“It was my husband's first Roscoe's experience. My second time eating at Roscoe's, first time at this location. Last time I ate there was pre-pandemic, but it was the SAME great service and good food that I remember! Not a lot of places we can say that about post pandemic. We will be back next time we are in the LA area!“

“Just happened to stop by Wildbird and was very impressed. The free-range chicken was hot and crispy and tasted great. We had the full chicken meal and while it was a bit expensive, it was good. We had the beans and the I would highly recommend getting the sweet potatoes. If you do a Google review you get free salsa and chips. The chip seasoning was good. Geo was our server and was really great in helping us order. I would definitely go back and also check out their other location.Parking: It's Westwood“

“If you're looking for incredible rotisserie chicken, look no further than Zankou Chicken. The food here is absolutely fantastic. The chicken itself is incredibly fresh and flavorful. Every bite bursts with deliciousness. It's clear they use high-quality ingredients, and their rotisserie cooking method creates a juicy bird. Plus, their sides are no afterthought. They complement the chicken perfectly, adding another layer of flavor to the meal. Whether you choose the hummus, garlic sauce, or something else, you can't go wrong. Overall, Zankou Chicken is a winner. Fresh and flavorful food“

“Very Crispy and juicy fried chicken. It is challenging to order over the phone because the staff is busy fulfilling orders. The wait is around 15-20 mins. The food is made fresh on ordering. Loved it!!! I spoke to a few other customers and they all love it. The person at the counter verbally confirmed that the chicken is Halal. Only cash is accepted and the ambiance is for take out.“

“Dave's hotbox with fires is excellent and feeds 3-4 people. Sandwiches are great but it's not that spicy. Fast service and it's open late which is nice. The only issue I have with it is that their toast is not very good. It's just white bread not that special“

“We had dinner there with our girls. We all loved it, food was really good. Preparation time is quite slow but the result is amazing, the meat is very tender, crispy and buns taste good. I love it better than KFC which meat is much drier. Too bad we haven't got this food chain in France.“

“Hands down one of my favorite, simplest eats in the LA area. Small, no frills establishment but mighty in taste and consistent in quality and service when I go to get my fire roasted chicken. The chicken held me down for two months as I was in LA work and needed a protein source to use for meal prep. I definitely recommend this spot if you’re a purveyor of rotisserie style chicken with lots of flavor. Great price point too“

“Very tasty food. Wish they open a location in inland empire. Riverside or Redlands.“

“Never have I been disappointed or dissatisfied by the service or the food. I average going there about 2-4 times a month. Most of the time it’s taking family, friends and car club members there for good eats. Food is always fresh, hot and served fast.“

“I have mixed feelings about this place. For one thing the food is awesome. Great place for take out. My wife also absolutely is obsessed with their Chinese chicken salad. On the other hand, why is it only drive thru. I once had to sit in my car and eat a wrap which was extremely messy. Their establishment was literally meant for indoor setting. Must be some kind of profitability reasons in the expense of customer comfort.“

“I would say Roscoes is definitely overrated. The waffle was great! The chicken was good but there was NOTHING special about it. I do plan to go back one day and try different items on the menu. Sooo.. with that being said, yes I would recommend trying it BUT there’s no rush. I mean it took me 32 years“