Belles hot chicken was my reprieve on a cold and rainy day. It may be outside, but the tables have multiple heaters surrounding them. Food is ordered using a QR code system. I got the chicken tenders and fries meal. Make sure you order sauce because it doesn't come with any. The tenders and fries were super flavorful. The staff was super helpful in helping me choose what to get! read more

After visiting the Wild Life Sydney Zoo we wanted a quick place to stop for lunch. We stopped here based on someone's recommendations. It's a simple menu, so I ended up getting the tenders with a side of slaw. The chicken and the comeback sauce was pretty good. The coleslaw was fairly plain. Service is minimal as you order my QR code. But great views all along Barangaroo. Not bad. Not special, but quick and easy. read more

Belles Hot Chicken - Tenders with coleslaw - Chicken Shop Near Me - Barangaroo, NSW

The staff is very friendly and the place is nicely appointed. The chicken isn't up to par compared to the Nashville Chicken you can get back in the states. It was more salt than actual flavor. Presentation of the food was fine, I just wish they focused more on how it tastes. read more

Came here on the rainiest evening in Spring. The place was packed shoulder to shoulder as everyone was tucking into their after work dinners. Me and my two mates thought we'd never get a table but we remained optimistic and ordered our food/drinks. Our server, Alex, was the best! She was very engaging and helpful despite the chaotic weather and customer overload. I completely forgot about the thunder storm and downpour while talking to her. She deserved five stars just for all her hard work alone. As mentioned before there were no free tables besides a small two seater. However the staff were able to scrounge us an extra chair and we were able to sit almost immediately. We were all too happy to sit even if it was a little squishy. The food came out quickly. Their cooks must have been working like mad men/women in the kitchen. I ordered Southern style tenders with a side of fries (I'm a wimp, I can't deal with spice) and a draught beer. The chicken was moist and juicy. The skin was enjoyable but could have had a touch more flavour. The fries was fine. The Mississippi Comeback dipping sauce (which Alex recommended) worked superbly with both the fries and the chicken! All up it cost $26. Quite affordable for the meal and beer in the city right by the water. I'd come back here again, I might be brave enough to try the "medium" heat next time. read more

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I rarely give a one star, but they need a director of first impressions. As I was sat at my table I was told they have no table menus but to scan a code to see menu or read takeaway menu on the wall. I was also told to order via the code. You dine out for a service and food experience not to follow orders and just have wait staff deliver food to table. I like to discuss the menu with a friendly member of the team. Anyhow, found wings half the price in downtown Sydney at a pub, with old fashioned service. read more

This place is really good. Sits on the water with beautiful views of the boats and "people" strolling by. Plenty of seating for families too The food is great. The staff is friendly. Apple Pay, you gotta love the simplicity. The portion size is filling, especially the sides; not a little cup worth's but a real serving. They let you choose different sauces or they will give you a deal on 3. The Mississippi is like a chipotle creamy sauce. Beer Beer Beer here. They have pitchers and a special going on Sunday's. If I lived here I would definitely make this a regular stop with the family to enjoy the day. read more

Belles Hot Chicken - Hot (it has some heat) tenders with side of slaw and a Pepsi Max in a bottle (haven't seen that in a while) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Barangaroo, NSW

Had my daughter with me who is anaphylactic to egg, asked and informed chicken did not contain any egg! Until we paid, it was cooked and server we were then informed. Was disappointing as she got really excited that she could eat eat. Ended up with some buffalo cauliflower which was way to hot for her and she didn't enjoy... read more

If your tastebuds needs some hot and spicy chicken wings , this should be your go to place ! They have multiple levels of spicy wings from mild to fucking hot ! Well, it is for sure a fun place to try out in a group of friends on Friday evenings for after works catch up read more

I'm not here to comment about the quality of food as it is subjective. I basically signed up to Yelp so I can provide a review for the terrible customer service I've experienced on this place. We encountered these two servers, one white guy and a chinese lady. Sorry cannot describe them more especially with their masks on. They were very rude, snobbish and unfriendly. They were very strict with the covid protocol which is good but the way they ask customers to sign up was really unbecoming. They treat us like criminals. "I want to see your sign up, show it to me before we seat you" and was said in a rude way. I did it and went away to allow my friend to sign up and the chinese lady server told me, "Hey, where are you going?", again in a rude way. I told her I am standing away to let my friend sign-in and then she told me, "I thought you are going to seat yourself". I get so irritated and told her, "What's your problem?" While we were eating, another customer left but forgot their wallet at the table. We called the attention of the guy who was cleaning the table but the reaction we got was, "Yes?" with a snobbish look as if we are bothering him. When he realised we just want to notify them of the wallet, he changed his tone and said thanks. They called back the customer and gave the wallet. They made us feel like we were privileged to get to eat there and wasn't thankful that we chose their place. I just hope they will improve their customer service for future customers. read more

Belles Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Barangaroo, NSW

Hot Fried Chicken is famous in Nashville, Tn. This is the closest I have found to the original chicken anywhere!! If you like chicken and love spice, this is a 5 star must try. The chicken was nice and moist. I tried the F****** Hot. It was hot. So amazingly hot and delicious. Do not get the hottest unless you are serious spice eater. I added some old bay seasoned fries and a side of ranch. Everything was delicious. read more

Belles Hot Chicken - F****** hot chicken strips. For the serious spice eater!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Barangaroo, NSW

As an American expat from Florida, I did not expect to find southern fried chicken in Sydney, in Barangaroo of all places. But here is Belles. No it's not totally traditional, but it really hits the spot. I got the Hot, which was just right, not too firey, but Quite the zing. I wish I didn't work next door, far too tempting. read more

Belles Hot Chicken - 3 drumsticks, perfect portion! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Barangaroo, NSW

Wow! Just wow! I tried their crazy f@#!ing hot and it was the first time I couldn't finish a spicy food. But what an experience. The chicken is great and you can buy in varying degrees of hot. I bought the hot chicken thinking that was the hottest of the lot, but boy was I wrong. Oh so wrong. The ambience is casual and the waiting staff were friendly. Eating is reminiscent of a european beer garden with a shared convenience about 50 meters away. Really easy to get to and only a 10 minute walk from the train station, next time I'm in Sydney I'll definitely check this place out again. read more

Like others say, I was surprised to see Nashville chicken in Australia. I tried it with low expectations.....and was kind of shocked how good it was. It was honestly better than most of the hot chicken I've had in the states... Crispy, juicy chicken with the right amount of seasoned hot oil. True Nashville chicken honestly. Amazing. Got the Nashville sandwich and some side wings. All very tasty. My fries were kind of mushy, but others in the group got crispy ones, so just a consistency thing there. read more

Okay, honestly, how does Australia do American hot chicken better than I've ever had it? But yes. It's amazing. I had been here before, and when I came back to Australia, this place was at the top of my list. I brought my mom here, and usually she's far too cheap to want to get 4 chicken wings at this price, but since I was nonstop talking about Belles' chicken, she let us have four. So we got the non spicy plain chicken and each of us had one. And when that plate was empty, we were all so sad, and then mom suggested that we get another four! Because they were SOOO GOOD and sooo worth the money! Needless to say, if any of my friends come to visit Sydney, I'm always recommending Belles! One friend I suggested it to came here three times during a week-long trip. That's dedication! Come. Eat. Be happy. read more

Outstanding chicken prepared with Nashville seasoning. Fresh chicken prepared with great breading and seasonings. Better than many I've had in the United States. Be forewarned-- the really F'ing Hot version of the chicken is a monster. Only for people who can really deal with heat on their food read more

Really nice fried chicken, and the burgers are good too. Good location right by the water, but little protection when it gets windy (which unfortunately was the case the day that I visited). Nice sauce, and they also have beers on tap, which is a nice combination with fried chicken. I'm told the burgers were really good as well read more

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I have been craving for fried chicken for months and Im glad i made the trip to Barangaroo to try this place. Had the southern fried chicken wings + old bay seasoned fries. YUM YUM YUM. So oily but yet so good. I am no fried chicken expert but these are so good, so crispy & tasty. Five big wings in a basket (they are huge!) - with tips and everything. The old bay seasoned fries was not too bad, mine was a little overseasoned today but im just being picky here. Craving satisfied! I am definitely coming back to try other items on the menu :) read more

I take chicken fingers and spice pretty seriously and this place knocked it out of the park. The 'really f*cking hot' is damn hot and amazing. Great French fries as well. The staff was very friendly, the location is great and they have good beers. Highly recommended for something quick but memorable. I'll be back in a day! read more

We chose Belles Hot Chicken to celebrate a most momentous occasion, and maybe that was our problem, we had expectations. Initially we were drawn by the bottomless brunch, and then on reviewing the menu we knew this was the place for our happy- go- lucky- chicken- loving- drink- slurping group. Oh, how wrong we were. We arrived at 1150 for our 12 o'clock reservation, appreciating the importance of punctuality in the hospitality biz. We were able to take the seats of our choosing right away which was a joy, and were asked to wait until noon to order. This gave us ample time to read the menu, assess the look of the meals around us, and make our final decisions. On approaching the counter we were greeted with a smile and a kind face, and were able to place our order with no trouble. Order 91, a number I'll never forget. Not long (well long enough) after we had placed food and drink orders a server brought us the first of our meals. As she announced what they were, we all looked around the table at one another, since no one had placed the order she had brought to us. She then returned to the kitchen, and came back with the same meals, but a new description for them - easy enough error. The first 3 meals were claimed. The next round came out, definitely not what we had ordered. But instead of again pulling the wool over our eyes, she placed them on the table explaining that this was the food for order 91, and promptly walking away. After the last of the meals came out and we could tell there was no room for discussion, we employed the table manners we were raised to have, and tucked into the random assortment of meals. This brings me to the first issue, why would you ask me for my order if you are just going to provide me with the cut of chicken and spice level that you deem appropriate, rather than what I actually want? As you continue to read I'm sure you're thinking "be grateful, you had fried chicken in front of you...just eat it and shut up". Well, you're not wrong...but what am I to wash it down with??? 30 minutes into the bottomless brunch and the only beverage I'd seen was a water I'd served myself! The first round of drinks arrived, unusually it was the second round that we had ordered. Had the first round been ignored, or had they chosen to serve us the second round first, in the same way they had chosen how much spice we could handle? The drinks went down, but the alcohol present in them was notably low. The next drinks came, 20 minutes later, and were sweeter and even less strong. At 1 hour into our 2 hour time slot we were sugared up, and sober as a plank. In our final hour we tried every cocktail on the menu, cmon, there were only 5. By that time we were being served jugs rather than glasses, which was perfectly acceptable, but made the drinks no more delicious nor alcoholic. At the end of our two hour bottomless brunch we were neither satisfied nor drunk and were left wondering just how spicy that 'really f*cking hot' chicken is. Overall ratings: Atmosphere: lacking, but that's more a reflection of the area rather than the restaurant Food: good if you don't mind what you're served Drinks: not good, nor frequently served Service: friendly but lacking in quality Bottomless brunch experience: maybe they should focus on serving fried chicken to order at this point, and come back to the concept of bottomless brunch after that read more

Don't waste your time. Used their QR order system that lost my order, even family ordered at the same time still had to wait for over an hour for our food. Staff forgot a beer that was ordered over an hour ago, also didn't bring any cutlery. read more

Great casual spot for a quick lunch/snack. The chicken is amazing but I think the strips are the best. We got the wings and thighs as well. The outdoor patio is casual, and the food is pretty quick. Definitely recommend getting the fries as well- they are delicious! read more

I've been coming here since it was a pop-up and now it's recently re-opened and got a bit bigger and a permanent spot in Barangaroo, so had to re-visit (and will continue to do so!). This is my favourite American style fried chicken joint. Unlike other places the flavour/spice is directly on the chicken. Thirsty Bird and Butter have the sauces on the side to add flavour but depending on what level of heat you choose, that's how the chicken pieces are actually made at Belles. You can choose from 5 levels from Southern (lowest) to Really F**kin Hot (5). I usually get Really Hot (4). This time I tried the Hot and it's just as good, and you don't get that burning feeling on your lips lol. Either of the two are fine, but I'd say go with Hot if you like spice and if you want it extra hot then go for the Really Hot. Really F**kin Hot is good but can be inedible if you're not used to it. The chips this time were a bit extra salty, but I'll forgive it as the chicken was really tasty. It comes with some gherkins as well and at the bottom a slice of bread. The quantity is really good, so even though you're paying close to $20, if you're like me you'll have some left over for the next day. I got the Drumsticks - which are massive, and chose Old Bay fries for the side, meal for 2 came to $35 (tenders for second meal). Had to wait 10-15 mins (came round 7ish) but that's usual here, will be good if they can go back to using the Hey You app so I can pre-order and just pick up! read more

Belles Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Barangaroo, NSW

Belles was amazing. We always have great service from the staff and receive our meals very quickly. Good work guys

Thank you for the lovely dinner tonight. As always you guys are great to come to after a Monday - You were speedy, yet did not rush us. I really enjoy the service. read more

When getting HOT, specify the heat again - we ordered Hot wings and they were red in color, no heat. And please do yourself a favor and DO NOT ORDER THEIR FRIED MUSHROOMS - nothing but oil leaking thru, couldn't eat a single bite. Nothing special about their wings or sauces, harbor view with harbor prices. read more