Almost every restaurant in the Northwest Arkansas offers at least one or two chicken menu items, but there are some that specialize in just chicken. Do you like it baked, broiled, fried, or served in an appetizing plate of dumplings? You can grill it, bake it, bbq it, fry it, boil it, roast it, crockpot it, etc.
Thankfully, various restaurants in Northwest Arkansas have mastered chicken dishes that are on such a level, many have never even dreamed it could taste this good.
Below are the Top 10 restaurants that serve the best chicken dishes in Northwest Arkansas:
Bentonville
Chick’n Headz $10 – $20
201 SW 14th St #107, Bentonville, AR 72712
Chick’n Headz is a friendly family owned restaurant that offers delicious traditional and boneless chicken wings along with their in-house sauces. Their seasoned fries, hushpuppies and fried okra are very tasty. Chicken tenders and catfish will also fill your dreams. Want more? They also provide vegan options.
Do yourself a favor and check out this gem of foodie goodness! (See Video Review)
Image courtesy of Chick’n Headz
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer $10- $20
700 SE Walton Blvd Ste 12, (479) 364-0492
Waldo’s Beer and Chicken in Bentonville offers fresh, from-scratch fried chicken and comfort food. Standouts include the Cheddar Biscuit Basket and OG Chicken Sandwich. Praised for its tender thigh sandwiches, flavorful sides, and diverse sauces, Waldo’s provides quick service and a lively sports bar atmosphere with indoor/outdoor seating.
Rogers
Jake’s Hot Chicken $10-$20
1108 W Walnut St, (479) 977-4286
Jake’s Hot Chicken serves massive portions of juicy fried chicken with flavorful, spicy dry rubs. Hailed as some of the best in NWA, the chicken is freshly cooked to order. Friendly staff, generous portions, and a must-try hot chicken sandwich make it a local favorite. Image top of the page is courtesy of Jake’s Hot Chicken.
Marsouls $10-$20
525 N 2nd St, (479) 278-7165
Marsouls in Rogers offers flavorful Southern cuisine, including fried chicken and waffles, and shrimp and grits. Praised for its unique dishes like the Nashville Buffalo Chicken sandwich and exceptional okra, it delivers a memorable dining experience. The restaurant features a welcoming atmosphere with a spacious patio and friendly service.
Monte Ne Inn Chicken $10 – $20
13843 Hwy 94, (479) 636-5511
This long-standing chicken house serves family style and includes all you can eat fried chicken, delicious bean soup, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, coleslaw, homemade rolls and apple-butter. It’s as close to grandma’s country dinners as you can get. (See Review Here)
Image courtesy of Monte Ne Inn
Siloam Springs
Cathy’s Corner $10 – $20
1910 U.S. 412, (479) 524-4475
This little roadside dinner serves some of the best homestyle cooking you will find in the country. Staff is friendly and efficient, the place has top-notch management..
Springdale
AQ Chicken $10 – $20
100 W Emma Ave Ste 101, (479) 703-3639
A legendary Northwest Arkansas restaurant is making a comeback after several years of closure, reopening in downtown Springdale on Emma Avenue. Known for its chicken over the coals, pan-fried chicken, sweet potato casserole, battered fries, and cloverleaf rolls, AQ Chicken brings back the flavors that made it a local favorite. (See Video Review)
Neal’s Cafe $10 – $20
806 N Thompson St, (479) 751-9996
In the famous pink building, the chicken is still pan fried in the old iron skillets of years gone by. For decades, Neal’s has been one of the top spots in the U.S. to eat fried chicken. They are known for tasty chicken that is juicy and moist on the inside, crispy on outside. Don’t forget to dive into some incredible sides of mashed potatoes, okra and homemade pies.
Pleasant Counter $10-$20
907 S Pleasant St,(737) 400-1189
Pleasant Counter is a scratch kitchen in Rogers, AR that serves scrumptious food. They have a fried chicken sandwich that will make your taste buds dance in delight! The food is awesome and the owners and staff will make you feel welcome. A hidden gem you will enjoy!
Susan’s Restaurant $10- $20
1440 W Sunset Ave, (479) 751-1445
Susan’s hand battered Chicken Fried Chicken is simply on another level of goodness! If you prefer, you can dive into a hearty chicken fried steak or enjoy a grilled Western Chicken entree. Bottom line, regardless of what you order, you can’t go wrong eating at Susan’s Restaurant.
Honorable Mention
Myrtie Mae’s $10-$20
207 W Van Buren,Eureka Springs
(479) 253-9768
Myrtie Mae’s is located inside the Best Western Inn Of The Ozarks boasts to have the “best ever” Ozark fried chicken, drawing diners statewide. Alongside, enjoy an exceptional salad bar and soups. With friendly service and unbeatable value, it’s worth the drive.
Slim Chickens $1 – $10
2120 N. College, Fayetteville
(479) 935-4444
With a variety of chicken tender baskets served with Texas toast, fries and a medium drink, and their chicken and waffles dinner, they’ve pretty much got chicken covered. Their dipping sauces will make a fan out of you. Slim Chickens has multiple locations in Northwest Arkansas.
The Wooden Spoon $10- $20
1000 S Gentry Blvd, Gentry
(479) 736-3030
For over 20 years, The Wooden Spoon has been serving Northwest Arkansas home cooking, homemade pies, and delicious desserts. Known for favorites like chicken-fried chicken, this Gentry restaurant is the kind of place where people come for dessert and stay for a meal. Located just 20 minutes west of XNA, it’s worth the drive for comfort food and a sweet treat.
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