Cancel

Open app

Search

Bj Hot Chicken

4.1 (196 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Order Bj Hot Chicken Takeout or Delivery

Bj Hot Chicken Photos

Business Info

BJ HOT CHICKEN ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

You might also consider

More like Bj Hot Chicken

Recommended Reviews - Bj Hot Chicken

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

I found this ironic. I live near Folsom. I flew a couple thousand miles to Nashville. First restaurant I go to has this.
Gary F.

This was my first meal during our visit to Nashville... we picked it simply because it was within walking distance of our VRBO and it appeared to be solidly in the "Nashville Hot Chicken" genre, so we obviously had to give it a try! It turned out to be a solid choice! The mile+ walk (one way) allowed us to toss caution to the wind and "go for it" - drowning our meals in cheesy-bacon-y goodness. Purely for research purposes, of course - we wanted to get the full experience. I ordered some sort of cheesy bacon chicken nugget dish (don't remember what they called it) and my friend ordered chicken tenders with a side of cheesy bacon fries that we planned to share. We kicked the heat up a couple of notches but didn't go too crazy because this was our first visit and didn't know what to expect for heat. Everything was great! Great flavor... good spice... nice and crispy on the outside; juicy and tender on the inside. Definitely a good start to our Nashville visit. I'm a little bummed we didn't make it back before we had to leave... there were just too many different places we wanted to experience. Maybe next trip - and this was definitely a place I wouldn't have minded visiting more than once.

3 tenders and fries! The #1
Samantha E.

I visited BJ Hot chicken for lunch on a weekday. I was looking for a Hot Chicken spot without a long line but great HOT chicken. This place fit the bill. BJ Hot Chicken is in a small strip center a little ways out of town away from all of the touristy spots. I was able to easily park, walk in and order with no line at lunch time. I ordered the #1, three chicken tenders with one side. I got a side of fries. They asked how hot and I said "hot". The chicken came out hot but I can handle some spice. My mouth was burning for a good hour but in a good way! The fries needed to cook a bit more so I didn't really eat those. I love a good fry but hate a soggy undercooked one. I enjoyed the experience, the chicken and the service. Not the fries. BJ's is super clean, the staff was constantly cleaning the tables and floors!

Hot catfish sandwich
Craig M.

I ordered my meal through DoorDash so my comments will be limited to the food's taste, appearance and ease of eating. I heard the buzz about Tennessee hot chicken and hot catfish. Up until this experience, I have never tasted fried catfish. Bucket list item now checked. BJ Hot Chicken does not do small portions of catfish for their sandwich. There is plenty of fixings and sauces to enhance the flavor. The crunch on then exterior with a nice flaky interior was a delight. The only complaint I had was they put everything on top of the bread, so when I attempted to make a sandwich out of it, the bread just fell apart so I had to eat everything individually. I would order it again though because I love it. The hot chicken sandwich was not what I expected. I expected a single piece of fried boneless chicken smothered in the sauce, but instead the batter they use has the heat in it and I got two smaller pieces. This may be their intention, but it caught me off guard. The flavor was good. These guys know how to fry foods. The potato salad was tasty, but lacked seasoning. I believe they make their pickles in house, and if so, bravo to the quality and flavor they had. I would order from BJ Hot Chicken again if I find myself in Nashville.

Bacon cheese fries and lemon pepper wings

The ambiance was very cozy and welcoming. The atmosphere matched the southern hospitality I received even though I only went in for a pickup order. The food was amazing and still fresh after the drive back to the hotel. I got the mild tenders and they are good for spice beginners! The lemon pepper wings didn't disappoint either!

3 Wings w/1 side
Jayy S.

food was amazing! the service was good and the ambiance was cool too. would go again and invite friends!

3 tender meal.

Cashier was very helpful as this was our first time in Tennessee and were starving after long flight. My son got the mild tenders with Mac and cheese and loved the subtle heat on the chicken, and surprisingly the cheesiness of the m&c. I went with the second spiciest tenders (capsaicin) and it was right at the right spice for me. Slow building and intense heat with lightly battered and tender meat, nothing else you can ask for. The coleslaw perfectly complimented the spicy chicken. Would definitely come back when in the area.

Hot Chicken Salad
Cam C.

I'm torn between a one and two star for this place!!! Googled Nashville hot chicken and maps took us to 300 Degrees at the airport (it was a safety facility). Then I navigated the BF and I to Puckett's but it was at the airport lol. We wound up at BJ's. I ordered a salad with medium hot chicken and he ordered a hot chicken sammy. My salad had great greens and veggies but the chicken was awful and the dressing was a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch (yuck)! The chicken tenders seasoning was peppery and not really hot. The bf's sammy was just ok. Unsweet tea (and sweet tea) were out of a machine, which makes me wonder if anything is actually made here!!! Two stars cuz the staff (except for the rude cashier) were nice and the veggies on the salad were fresh and green :))

Absolutely the tastiest, crispiest chicken with a perfect amount of heat. Got the medium and it had so much flavor!

Chicken 3 Tenders and 1 Side I chose potato salad it was yummy.
Roxy L.

Went to support a locally owned business food was hot and fresh. The service was friendly and the ambiance was clean. We were the only ones there then it got busy,

Hyoun K.

Ah BJ. How I've missed you. I've been coming to BJ Hot Chicken since they opened. I was fortunate enough I work just a few miles down the road; so I would take almost weekly excursions down to get my hot chicken fix. But now I work from him exclusively until further motice, so I rarely get to visit anymore. One of my favorite things to eat is fried chicken and well... Since I live in Nashville, the conversion from fried chicken to hot chicken is a no brainer. Since I moved to Tennessee, I've been to all the popular hot chicken joints. Prince's, Bolton's, Hattie B's, Party Fowl, etc. Many have come and gone but the formula is simple. Make good fried chicken as your base and you can turn any fried chicken into hot chicken. BJ is as good as it gets. Fresh fried chicken that's cooked to order. It's got great flavor, the skin is crispy, and the meat is juicy. My *only* complaint is the heat levels are inconsistent. I love spicy food but for whatever reason in my older age, spicy food doesn't agree with me as much as it used to. So if I have nothing planned the next day, I'll order a spicier level. Sometimes mild is a little hot. Sometimes hot is a little mild. It might be my taste buds or maybe they screwed up in the kitchen... I don't know for sure. Regardless it's good. Of the sides, the best one in my opinion is the collard greens (which may not be everyone's cup of tea) but it's some of the best I've had. It's strangely savory, which makes me wonder if it's truly vegetarian or if it has some kind of meat/broth in it. I swap between the mac 'n cheese and fries sometimes, but usually get another side of collard greens because I'm already eating something fried, so I know another fried side is not good for me. If you are craving hot chicken and you don't want to wait in a line or pay exorbitant prices, give BJ a try. You won't be disappointed.

Chicken Strips with Greens
Kari B.

Just driving through Nashville and wanted to get some Nashville Hot Chicken. BJ Hot Chicken is right off the freeway and was easy to find. I would say some of the best chicken strips I have ever had and my side of greens were tasty. I got the medium level spice level which was perfect for me. There are several tables inside, but they also have a nice little outside area for outdoor dining.

Order at the counter
Joanna R.

Really good food. Easy access from the airport and the highway. Not particularly fast or friendly service.

BJ Hot Chicken Sandwich With Side and Drink
Sam M.

Kind of on the fence about recommending this place... the people were really nice and service was fast but I've had better spicy or Nashville Hot chicken sandwiches... I enjoy home style Mac n cheese and asked before ordering if it was velveeta or real cheese. The lady said kind of in the middle... again she was nice about it but it's velveeta... probably should have gone with the fries... drinks are self serve so nice to make my own Arnold Palmer :-)

Tenders

See all

29 days ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 months ago

Helpful 26
Thanks 7
Love this 19
Oh no 0
Photo of Ms. B.
0
86
4

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Gary F.
430
433
1801

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Alicia F.
17
49
31

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 8
Thanks 0
Love this 8
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Exceeded my expectations. Quality chicken, great flavor. I had the winglets, 1/2 lemon pepper and 1/2 mild. Would definitely go back

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Kari B.
119
466
2094

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Sam M.
6
116
683

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 4
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Sfc E.
100
20
7

2 years ago

Best Nashville hot wings and Mac and cheese that we ate while in Nashville for 5 days! Better than the other 2 chicken places that we tried!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 9
Thanks 0
Love this 6
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 5

Ask the Community - Bj Hot Chicken

You might also consider

Boltons Famous Hot Chicken and Fish - Super thin, crunchy, very hot even at mild

Boltons Famous Hot Chicken and Fish

3.6(752 reviews)
3.4 mi•Edgefield
•$$

Pros: Dedicated…read moreparking (after a few days in Nashville, this is a freaking god send dude) Thin, crispy and flavorful dry rub. Not greasy or oily, did not make me sick or hurt my stomach like Prince's did. Come out fresh, and the fries had a great flavor (kinda stale but crispy, seasoned well though and nice size) Monday special was a great price, $10 Monday only gets you a chicken sandwich (two tenders and pickles on bread) with fries and a fountain drink. Service was nice and appreciated my enjoyment of the food Cons: Took a long time to get service, had to walk out and back in and call out for someone, even with customers in the store eating. Looks super run down and uncared for, could be way better done exterior and interior but not my place to judge the aesthetic choices of the owner(s). Decision: Best Nashville Hot Chicken so far, would definitely return, interested in trying the fish next time.

Bolton's has the best catfish I've ever had!…read more Bolton's is a Nashville hot chicken and fish shop located in Nashville. During our research we heard that they have really good catfish so we came by to try them out. The space is small with seating inside and outside. We ordered the wings and the catfish with no sides. We went with the medium spicy level. The spice level at Bolton's is on the higher side meaning a medium at Bolton's is at least a hit at other restaurants, so be conservative when choosing your spice level. The wings were really good! They were fried perfectly and not greasy at all. The wings were really crispy. But the star of the show for us was the catfish. Oh my god the catfish was amazing! The fish had great body and was very flaky. It was fried perfectly with a nice skin around the fish. The service staff was friendly and answered all our questions. Before we left one of the staff started a conversation with us. He told us how he had been with the restaurant for 29 years and will retire next year in March 2027 on his 30th work anniversary. It's going to be a huge celebration and the local news channel (I believe channel 5) will be featuring his last day on the news. Whenever I come back to Nashville I was definitely make a stop to Bolton's for the fried catfish. It is a must try in the city.

Photos
Boltons Famous Hot Chicken and Fish - Inside

Inside

Boltons Famous Hot Chicken and Fish - Whiting extra hot fish sandwich. Chicken on a stick.

Whiting extra hot fish sandwich. Chicken on a stick.

Boltons Famous Hot Chicken and Fish - Current towing company for impound and cost.

See all

Current towing company for impound and cost.

Grillshack Fries and Burgers - East Nashville - The BEST cheeseburger & Fries!!

Grillshack Fries and Burgers - East Nashville

4.6(438 reviews)
3.6 mi•Rosebank
•$

First timer tonight...great burger, very crispy fries. Wings were really good as well, Cajun…read moreseasoning, spicy but not overwhelming. Very friendly service, will be back again!!

At times, we decide to challenge ourselves. To see, if we can reach for something new, something…read moreunexpected, something that will push our senses to new heights. I am of course talking about arriving in a new city and embarking on a quest to find the best burger. In Nashville burger lover circles, Grillshack is often noted as one of the establishments. It's been here in East Nashville since the year 2013. Yes, same year when Breaking Bad came out and when Miley Cyrus twerked on the award stage. The spot is ran by a husband and wife duo Steve and Susan Richter, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients like locally baked buns from Charpier's Bakery and ingredients from Bear Creek Farm. The burger is executed in a highly classic way, with only the cheese, the meat and the bun combined, with all else on the side. The result is a fairly small, enjoyable burger, but with a very heavy bread to meat proportion (that is a matter of preference). The meat is a bit in the drier side and not particularly rich in flavor, but the burger is well composed and does not fall apart. There are a few tables outside to sit under a covered area and enjoy an American classic. In other words, Grillshack is a staple neighborhood local joint for those in the know and those who have a particular like towards this style: bread heavy, minimalistic and dry crispy texture to the meat. Not necessarily all bad things, but a matter of preference.

Photos
Grillshack Fries and Burgers - East Nashville - Side of building

Side of building

Grillshack Fries and Burgers - East Nashville - Grillshack Burger

Grillshack Burger

Grillshack Fries and Burgers - East Nashville - Ordering Counter

See all

Ordering Counter

Bj Hot Chicken - chickenshop - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...