The majority of food is fried. The chicken was good but my fries were very undercooked. The spicy sauce was very good. The staff weren’t that friendly or at least don’t seem to care to be there. The place could definitely be a cleaner. The floor and tables were greasy but you may expect that when they are frying food all day.Parking: Parking is limited in downtown Oak Park. Definitely take the first spot you find even if it’s a block away.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Extra Sauce, Wing Dinners
Ashley Lucci Jones
Always go for the wings and Perch… this time the fish smelled off as if it was not fresh so we passed on eating it. I was super disappointed because it’s always fresh. They stopped paying phone and website bills, clearly, so we had to go to the shop to order because their phones weren’t working and website was down. When we informed the staff she was annoyed. We love to patron this location but it is a struggle when you cannot get in contact with the restaurant and food quality changes. Sanitation needs a major improvement if they want people to eat inside. It always smells like dirty mop water and unclean bathroom.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Wing Dinners, Large
Belie Mack
They DONT take online orders, even though it gives you the option. Cash only.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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Delicious and Fresh!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marvin L.
Harold's is, bar none, the best fried chicken on the planet . And I've seen much of the planet!!
Sergio Brack
The chicken was ok. The shrimp were great. I'd definitely be back for some of those when I come back in town. The service and atmosphere was great also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Justin Cobb
Visited the restaurant to pick up a order I placed through grubhub. Two guys sitting at the cash register eating tacos, I ask about my order, they tell me they don’t have grubhub. I show my order, then he states they don’t have internet service. Talking to me with a mouth full of food, I had to walk out. Management should ensure this doesn’t happen again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jordan D.
Everything is made to order so it take a minute however it's worth the wait. I had the small catfish and wing dinner, comes with 4 wings and a fillet. The batter on the catfish is nice and thin just melts in your mouth and the wing fell off the bone. I would definitely check this spot out if you're in the neighborhood and in the mood some Harold's. It's a clean and plenty of seats to grab a bit.
leonardavant332 recycle4 (speed)
Best Harold's I've been to.Until I went to this Harold's I never cared for Harold's. The place was very clean the food cooked
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gloria D
This location doesn’t really stand up to other Harold’s, the chicken was pretty bland and they were quite skimpy with the mild sauce.
Amazing service and food !! Always a hit everything I tasted was great and it was done pretty fast
Tamika T.
There was a urine smell in the place. That was not cool. I had ordered a 6 piece & $16.08. That's just too much. The chicken was fresh. The table wasn't clean.
Me
Honest review: It's a chicken and shrimp shack. Don't expect a fancy, chandelier hanging 5 star dining experience. The service was good. Then again, she was only taking orders at the front register. Now, if you only want great fried chicken or shrimp, this is the place. Great food. Try it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp, Large Fries, Chicken Tender Dinner
Izzy M
Idk what’s up with all the low reviews but it was so good when I went. I’m pregnant and was craving the 4 piece wing dinner and it was everything I expected. I didn’t get coleslaw with the dinner and had to keep asking for things like napkins and hot sauce but the food itself was good and hot. Definitely satisfied my craving ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jazmyne B.
Please make it a point to answer the phone. I've called twelve times and I haven't been able to get through to anyone. Also, to customers, please do not stand and argue with the people working there they are trying to finish a job and you are holding up others. Thank you. This is literally the only Harold's on this part of town.
The majority of food is fried. The chicken was good but my fries were very undercooked. The spicy sauce was very good. The staff weren’t that friendly or at least don’t seem to care to be there. The place could definitely be a cleaner. The floor and tables were greasy but you may expect that when they are frying food all day.Parking: Parking is limited in downtown Oak Park. Definitely take the first spot you find even if it’s a block away.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Extra Sauce, Wing Dinners
Always go for the wings and Perch… this time the fish smelled off as if it was not fresh so we passed on eating it. I was super disappointed because it’s always fresh. They stopped paying phone and website bills, clearly, so we had to go to the shop to order because their phones weren’t working and website was down. When we informed the staff she was annoyed. We love to patron this location but it is a struggle when you cannot get in contact with the restaurant and food quality changes. Sanitation needs a major improvement if they want people to eat inside. It always smells like dirty mop water and unclean bathroom.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Wing Dinners, Large
They DONT take online orders, even though it gives you the option. Cash only.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Delicious and Fresh!!!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harold's is, bar none, the best fried chicken on the planet . And I've seen much of the planet!!
The chicken was ok. The shrimp were great. I'd definitely be back for some of those when I come back in town. The service and atmosphere was great also.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Visited the restaurant to pick up a order I placed through grubhub. Two guys sitting at the cash register eating tacos, I ask about my order, they tell me they don’t have grubhub. I show my order, then he states they don’t have internet service. Talking to me with a mouth full of food, I had to walk out. Management should ensure this doesn’t happen again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Everything is made to order so it take a minute however it's worth the wait. I had the small catfish and wing dinner, comes with 4 wings and a fillet. The batter on the catfish is nice and thin just melts in your mouth and the wing fell off the bone. I would definitely check this spot out if you're in the neighborhood and in the mood some Harold's. It's a clean and plenty of seats to grab a bit.
Best Harold's I've been to.Until I went to this Harold's I never cared for Harold's. The place was very clean the food cooked
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This location doesn’t really stand up to other Harold’s, the chicken was pretty bland and they were quite skimpy with the mild sauce.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing service and food !! Always a hit everything I tasted was great and it was done pretty fast
There was a urine smell in the place. That was not cool. I had ordered a 6 piece & $16.08. That's just too much. The chicken was fresh. The table wasn't clean.
Honest review: It's a chicken and shrimp shack. Don't expect a fancy, chandelier hanging 5 star dining experience. The service was good. Then again, she was only taking orders at the front register. Now, if you only want great fried chicken or shrimp, this is the place. Great food. Try it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp, Large Fries, Chicken Tender Dinner
Idk what’s up with all the low reviews but it was so good when I went. I’m pregnant and was craving the 4 piece wing dinner and it was everything I expected. I didn’t get coleslaw with the dinner and had to keep asking for things like napkins and hot sauce but the food itself was good and hot. Definitely satisfied my craving ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Please make it a point to answer the phone. I've called twelve times and I haven't been able to get through to anyone. Also, to customers, please do not stand and argue with the people working there they are trying to finish a job and you are holding up others. Thank you. This is literally the only Harold's on this part of town.