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
Hutch’s Hot Chicken $10-$20
201 SW 14th St #107, (479) 364-0155
Hutch’s Hot Chicken delivers delicious, perfectly breaded chicken with customizable spice levels. Friendly service and a unique backstory—the owner’s Nashville tour management experience—enhance the dining experience. Moist tenders and mind blowing banana pudding are highlights. Attentive staff and a cool, country-themed atmosphere ensure repeat visits.
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Eureka Springs
Pecker’s Chicken $10-$20
35 N Main St, (479) 363-6089
Pecker’s Chicken, Eureka Springs, serves trendy chicken dishes and unique sides. Standout deviled eggs and juicy tenders are highlights. Expect fresh, high-quality food and friendly service from the owners. The restaurant’s vibrant, evolving art decor adds to its charm. Allergy-friendly and a must-visit.
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Fayetteville
Chick’n Headz $10 – $20
3162 M.L.K. Jr Blvd #9, (479) 435-9511
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!
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Dot’s Nashville Hot Chicken $10-$20
2229 E Huntsville Rd, (479) 995-9900
Dot’s Nashville Chicken, a food truck turned brick-and-mortar, offers crispy, juicy, and intensely flavorful hot chicken. Their sandwiches, notably the Dot’s sandwich packs serious heat. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and a unique coleslaw make this a must-try for spice lovers.
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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.
Pleasant Counter $10-$20
907 S Pleasant St, Springdale
(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!
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Slim Chickens $1 – $10
2120 N. College, (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.
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.
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