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    Barnyard Chicken

    4.3 (48 reviews)
    ModerateChicken Shop

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Gravy was basic.
    Muz D.

    DUDE.....TRAIN YOUR WAITER!!! Lol. My man is dryer than sand paper. Idk if it was because it was close to closing but absolutely no personality. Chicken parm with thigh meat is SUPER WIEIRD!!. Chicken breast wrapped in bacon?? MEH!!! I like there sides. Garlic noodles were decent. Chicken bites were crispy and well seasoned. It's worth visiting if you want something different. Pretty small spot. I enjoyed the wings the most.

    Antique books to bring the check in
    Kaitlin G.

    I am so impressed with Barnyard Chicken. The food is EXCELLENT. As is the service. It is a cute small storefront in an older building. They play country/rock on the radio and each table has a deck of conversation cards. And the check comes inside the pages of an antique book. So the food. I had the Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast with a side of Collard Greens and Rutabaga, and and order of toast with the tomato jam (that's not on the menu, but I really wanted to try the jam so they worked that out). The chicken was perfectly cooked and very tender and juicy. The bacon was crispy and paired well with the chicken. It has fontina cheese and herbs wrapped inside and on top although I only got a hint of the herbs (for my taste I would like a bit more herbal flavor, but I tend toward flavor explosions) but on the whole it was very pleasing. The collards and rutabagas reminded me of my grandmother's cooking. They had so much flavor and a nice texture (some might say overcooked but I don't like my greens or rutabagas to crunch). My favorite was the sourdough toast with the tomato jam. The toast was excellent and crunchy. But my favorite of all was the tomato jam. Normally that comes with the chicken liver toast (they didn't have the liver today, which is fine with me, I'm not a fan of liver). My grandmother used to make a tomato jam so I was curious to see how this one was. The tomato flavor came through very well, it was sweet and tangy and you could see the pieces of tomato that held its structure. I definitely recommend that and if they canned and sold this by the jar I would definitely buy this (it's not exactly like grandma's - that's a high bar to reach and hers had pieces of lemon and orange peel and cinnamon sticks). But I think this would make a nice addition to the menu as an appetizer (maybe with cream cheese). The service was amazing. I appreciated the willingness to let me try something that wasn't on the menu. They were very accommodating (above and beyond). I will definitely recommend and send friends here.

    BFC sandwich
    John G.

    I was a little confused when I walked into the restaurant as there's no hostess stand or any indication where you should go, just a bunch of tables and a couple waitstaff walking around helping customers. When a waitress saw me looking bewildered she said I could sit at either the end of a high top or wait for a booth, so I chose the high top. It is a very tiny interior. Not that it matters but just be aware I'm sure it fills up quick (I went on a weekday at 1, so it was probably the end of the rush). The menu offered some intriguing options but I went with the "BFC" sandwich: fried chicken thigh with kimchi mayo, pickles, and a potato bun. I asked for two sides and they were both potatoes (I'm a glutton), whipped potatoes and fries. In all honesty the sides were the best part. The whipped potatoes had tons of butter and cream, and were silky smooth. The fries were cooked in chicken fat and had a delicious taste and a good crisp on them. The chicken sandwich itself...surprisingly mid? Not much flavor to it. It was fried perfectly and the bun was exceptional, but the chicken itself lacked flavor (i mean it IS just chicken but I want spices) and the kimchi mayo was kinda flat. It was as if they used Codfathers (right next door) frier and batter but that's where the flavor stopped. Honestly this could have just been a one-off as I've heard good things about this place, and toy should give it a shot, but I am not sure I'd go here again. My bill with tip ended up being over $30 and it was just me with a soda, sandwich, and two sides. I'd recommend either going next door or trying out someplace else in Park Circle if I'm being completely honest.

    Bfc chicken sandwich
    Matthew M.

    Amazing spot and highly recommend! BFC sandwich was delicious. Chicken was cooked perfectly, the sauce and the bun and the pickles were all excellent. I wish it was a little spicier but it was delicious nonetheless. The garlic noodles were also very tasty. Friendly staff with easy on-site ordering or take out online. Parking in the back. I wish I'd gotten the french fries, but I was full enough, next time. Definitely check this place out!

    Hawaiian mac salad
    Yasmeen A.

    Food was delicious and the sauced were very good! The food preparation was quick and efficient! Packaged well except for the sticky wings. They were packed in a styrofoam container while very hot and melted the packaging. Some were inedible due to that. I haven't not been to the actual establishment but I've heard great things about dining in the restaurant. 1/2 chicken with the green sauce was my favorite part! Very delicious

    Gustavo S.

    We had a fantastic dinner experience at Barnyard Chicken tonight. The offerings were impressive: they had all types of chicken dishes, the tastiest sides, and fabulous desserts! We started our dinner with the soy and garlic sticky chicken wings (WOW)! I spurlged and went with the (Special) Chicken n Waffles. We also got to try the BFC Chicken Sandwich; it was a lovely portion served with awesome kimchi mayo on a potato bun! You cannot eat at Barnyard and not order Fixins; they have a fantastic assortment of sides. You MUST get the garlic noodles, the super-tasty collards, the cheddar grits, and the baked beans! Ensure you also leave room for their dessert; the Banana & Brioche Bread Pudding and Buttertart Pie were so decadent and great for sharing. I wanted to mention that the staff was SO nice and helpful with the menu. They took very good care of us and were very attentive. If you're looking for an excellent local chicken spot in North Charleston, Barnyard is your spot!

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    Nancy P.

    I am going to brutally honest. The restaurant itself is cute. The staff is very friendly and very attentive. The food has a lot to be desired. The Red Wine Braised chicken (a chicken thigh) with mushrooms was very dry. The sauce had very little taste. The mushrooms were good. The garlic noodles were tasty but nothing to write home about. To me the tastiest thing was the water. In my humble opinion the price are high. A piece of chicken for $14.00 and nothing else. Then if you want something other than an entree aka a piece of chicken then you have to pay another $6.00. For the 30.00 including tip I could have gotten a decent steak dinner. I believe in giving honest reviews. The menu is very small. Not a lot of choices. I don't think I would recommend this restaurant to my friends. Must better choices to eat and spend your hard earned money. I will give this restaurant 2 Stars only because of its staff. Sorry but you can do better Barnyard Chicken

    Korean fried chicken "nuggets" w/ kimchi mayo
    Jenny S.

    I'm not a huge chicken fan, so knowing everything was chicken based, I was hesitant, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked every dish that was on the menu. The food Chef Eric Hara served up was egg-cellent! I don't think I would've ordered some of these based on their descriptions but I'm so glad I tried them without knowing because they were so good - even my kids would eat it! It's a laidback atmosphere with fun artwork to check out. There's also a patio area that's dog friendly. The service was great, and the waiter was attentive. There's street parking and a gravel parking lot in the back as well.

    Wow brick chicken and collard greens and slaw it was amazingly delicious
    Ziara A.

    Stopped on way to Columbia and needed a good place so using Yelp I found this gem, chicken was awesome and so was collard greens. Our server was awesome def a gem of a place

    Della L.

    Whole Visiting Charleston we decided to try dinner here and we were pleasantly surprised! Customer service was immaculate. We chose to sit outside and the seating was beautiful. We got the chicken, garlic noodles, turnips, saladand wings. Everything was a 10 out of 10 the only thing, that wasn't what we expected was the salad. It had a completely different dressing on it than what was advertised. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed it and we will definitely be back for more chicken. We will try a fried chicken sandwich next time!

    Grand opening chalkboard
    David M.

    Barnyard Chicken in Park Circle just had their grand opening today, and wow, what a debut! This small, rustic spot oozes country charm, and their food is nothing short of phenomenal. They sold out of everything this morning, so we had to come back after they reopened at 5 PM--and it was well worth the wait! I tried the Korean Fried Chicken Nuggets with Kimchi Mayo, the Brick Chicken Dip Sando, a side of fries, and the garlic noodles. Everything was PHENOMENAL. The fried chicken nuggets were hand-battered to perfection, and the flavors were simply incredible. The fries were great, but the surprise star was the garlic noodles, which I wouldn't have ordered if it weren't for our incredibly friendly server, Sandy, who also happens to be the owner's wife! Her recommendation was spot-on--these noodles are like a garlicky twist on Chinese Lo Mein, and they were absolutely delicious. They sold out of everything again during dinner, and I can see why--this place is amazing. Barnyard Chicken also offers online ordering for takeout, and they have a convenient to-go window for easy pickups. I will definitely be back--10/10!!

    Brick chicken dark meat
    Scher S.

    Saw this and had to stop in because I love fried chicken! This was a nice surprise! I tried the Korean fried chicken nuggets which were delicious & real chicken off the bone and not some processed chicken meat product! I really appreciated that! I also got an order of the brick chicken which was the wild card for me but I loved it. Subtle but flavorful at the same time with a side of "jush" That what I'll call it but it was good and complimented the chicken really well. This is on my way home so I will definitely try more of their menu options.

    Nuke N.

    I heard they fry the fries in chicken tallow. The waiter said beef tallow and rendered in chicken tallow. I don't know. I love garlic noodles these were cheap I didn't care for them in fact I threw them away. The fries were good the best thing I had. The chicken really didn't have any flavor. They did tried to season the batter with something bland and dull. Service was great. I want be back

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    Food was fantastic, service was on point. Moroccon chicken was to die four. Garlic noodles were delicious

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