We have been going to Buds for a couple years and we absolutely love it! When we found out, they were opening a new Buds by our house on Boynton Beach Blvd. we were thrilled !!! The food is excellent. The quality is perfection ...... The prices are amazing.! We also met two of the third generation owners...... Nick and Chris who are carrying on the family business and we're very impressed with them Do yourself a favor and try it you won't be sorry read more

Love Bud's! They have the best seafood for a decent price. Always good and they always try to make it right if it isn't. We really love there food. We used to live close to Bud's but moved up north, now we do not have any around here and we love them so much and miss them a lot! Make Bud's in all of Florida or nationally! You are a hit with us! read more

Everything is bland, no seasonings, everything fried. Difficult getting a micro slice of lemon for the fried seafood. Conch fritters OK for fast food. read more

For what it is BUDS is probably a step over the other Fast Food Fish sandwiches.2 pieces of REAL FISH, F/F's are OK ( McD's are the best) 2 "Hush Puppies are great..only criticism is need to get more TARTER SAUCE next time read more

On 11/7/25 , went to Bud's and had the Chicken and Shrimp dinner, with a small side of their baked beans and a large Mountain Dew drink. The service was very good. The ambiance was very pleasant. I had gotten food from here for years and the food is always good and fresh! read more

Bud's Chicken and Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Boynton Beach, Florida

So my wife and I really enjoy clam strips and we order 4 clam appetizers for take out. Upon opening the bag we realized that the portion sizes were ridiculously small. The sauce cup in the tray took the majority of the space and the fried clams were almost non existent. Also it was mostly small crunchy bit and barely any clam. I felt as if i was just eating fried breading. I also ordered the fried chicken thigh. the thigh pieces are well sized and the chicken was moist and crispy but unfortunately lacked seasoning and a bolder flavor. read more

A great southern fried chicken place it is like a meal at home with the homemade potato salad. They have fresh homemade. Macaroni salad, great french fries and is very economical. They also have a great big fish sandwich. read more

Ordered on ubereats, restaurant forgot piece of chicken from 3 piece. Manager didn't apologize and didn't compensate although obviousl restaurant issues. Won't order here again, food wasn't good either. read more

Bud's Chicken and Seafood - Chef hair in my drink, no refund - Seafood Near Me - Boynton Beach, Florida

Great food with excellent prices! Will be back for sure. Good portions !!!! You can't go wrong here either the chicken or the fish

Really solid chicken and seafood platter. Great new spot for quick fresh fast food. Owner nice too.

Food is great had the chicken sandwich, for $5.75. It's a deal. new store is open on W. Boynton Beach Blvd.

I've had pretty much any member of my family that has ever encountered Bud's rave about the fish here. So I don't eat fish but they also have chicken in their name so this is what brought me in. Since it was my first visit, I went with the Quickie which consisted of three chicken fingers, a side (online you have more choices but drive-thru chick only mentioned cole slaw or fries) and two corn fritters. I added a small coleslaw on anyway, and for the sauces, bbq and tartar. This was REALLY good chicken. The tenders were generous in size which enabled me to also have dinner as well as lunch with the same meal. I did enjoy the cole slaw and my chosen side of crinkly fries. Although they offer plenty of different sauces, I stuck with what I know and devoured them both. Next time, I'll play my cards right and probably get the dinner version of this since it was that good, even the second time around! A bonus when in the Florida area. read more

There are a lot of chicken joints in my town. Even a new Cane's, though I have no idea why anyone would want to wait in line for it... But for my money, there's none better than Bud's. Harking back to the days when drive thru food was actually decent, Bud's gives you good portions, of really good food, at a pretty good price. Doesn't matter if you stay and eat inside or just drive thru, the service is always good and friendly, the food is always hot, and they've never messed up my order yet. Silly cartoon mascot? Check. Hot crinkly fries? Check. Tender, crispy, fluffy corn fritters? Check. Delicious moist meaty chicken with flaky, crispy breading? Check. Prerequisite allergen sign that lets you know you're eating what they cook whether you like or or not? Check! read more

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I come here every so often but this time around they messed my entire order up. I asked for 4 2 piece dinner but only got chicken and mash potatoes with coleslaw like what the hell am I supposed to do with that. read more

Chicken Finger Dinner. NOT BAD. The Chicken Fingers while small in size tasted pretty GOOD having a nice crunch to them when eaten. The Meal included Corn Fritters plus 2 Sides of my choice. I chose Mashed Potatoes & Potato Salad instead of the standard Fries. RECOMMEND. read more

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Wow. My second time at Bud's was a BIG difference then the first. I ordered take out this time and what a greasy mess. The Clam Strips were all burnt ends. The scallops were overcooked. Oh and the "crab cake" looked like a hockey puck. The only edible item was the cod fillets. I ordered Mac & Cheese and got macaroni salad. The fries weren't cooked either. I had to put them in the air fryer when they came. DO BETTER!! Won't be coming back. $40.00 for fast food with terrible quality. NO THANKS. read more

We came by here today and tried Buds Chicken and Seafood. We ordered the seafood combo's which included two sides . I had coleslaw and mashed potatoes as my sides . My husband also had seafood combo with coleslaw and fries . Combo consists of big shrimps, two corn fritters, some fried fish and scallops! All very good . Would like to say only bad is their coleslaw is bland to us . Not much flavor . Big fries and were good . We also ordered buffalo wings which were also good Would we order it again ?? Yes we would! Staff smiles and are pleasant ! I did see a staff member with a sprayer with some sort of cleaning supply and paper towels cleaning tables which shows they care about cleanliness! Bravo !! read more

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First night in town and wanted fast casual seafood. I was a bit disappointed they didn't have catfish and chicken but what we had was fine, though greasy. The filets are small but they give you a bit extra to make up for it. The corn fritters were better than I expected. Their sides are traditional beans, potatoes, cold mayo based salads, or jello. I tried a crab cake which was ok. Very fishy. They did have hot sauce, malt vinegar, and tartar sauce as options. We were stuffed and a box full home with us. The staff was nice and patient with us as we were looking at the menu. They have a drive thru option. read more

Bud's Chicken and Seafood - Family fest for $50. - Seafood Near Me - Boynton Beach, Florida

We went on a Friday night, and this place was so CROWDED. Food was slightly lacking flavor, but it was good overall! Prices were very reasonable compared to similar local seafood restaurants, and they are not stingy with the portions! It's a hole-in-the-wall, so I would recommend ordering it to go. read more

Bud's Chicken and Seafood - Chicken & Fish Combination Dinner - Seafood Near Me - Boynton Beach, Florida

Bud's seafood and chicken is a Classic place! It's definitely stamped as one of the "Go To" restaurants in South Florida for locals and tourist. They revamped the outside of the building including the drive thru area as well as the entrance and it looks more modern which is a plus. The inside area has new display menus other than that it's decor is the same way it's been for years nothing changed. Buds typically hires high school students and children who just become of age to work from the community but the actual cooks and line mangers are all vets and have been with Buds for many years. Customer service is okay and could be better. A lot of the times when you come inside the staff is always laughing, giggling and playing around with each other. Which can be a little frustrating especially when they always forget some part of My order. Even the smallest things like ketchup, napkins, lemon for the seafood etc. The food is always hot and fresh but the prices have continued to rise over the years and now a small dinner has less food in it but the price has gone up tremendously. Whether it's still worth it to come to this restaurant is still to be determined lol. Only because I grow up in the area and grow up eating here often as a child, teenage and now an adult. Buds has great Vet's working there like Steve and ofc the owner Tim is still there working weekly as well. I strongly recommend them getting a team of employees who is trained to help continue the legacy and work ethic of the high ups and this restaurant can be so much more successful. read more

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Been eating at Bud's since the 1960s..the quality and service and taste has led to their longevity..

Love this place. Grew up going to the one in lake worth ( original location) It is the same delightful taste I remember 30+ years ago. This location the ladies are so nice and always have a smile. Thank you for that. Can you place open a place in Okeechobee? It would dominate. My poor kids have not been blessed. read more

I have to say, for a fried food chain, Bud's was a winner! The fish Sammy was perfect, and exactly what I wanted. The fries were the best I've had in along time,and the potatoe salad was homemade deliciousness. Can't wait to go back.staff was super friendly. A+ read more

Super good prices for the quality and portion. Staff very kind and friendly. I had the seafood platter the bay scallops are tasty but my favorite was the fried fish. My hubby went back and got the fried chicken and he said it was as close as he ever came to his grandma's recipe. You can sit inside. read more

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It's my BIRTHDAY MONTH and I'm going to make sure I'm treated SPECIAL!!! I get to dine at my favorite spots! Tonight, it's Bud's. I'm having Fried Shrimp with their potato salad. Not too busy, since it's Tuesday and couples night elsewhere. Great day to pick up my free birthday meal!! Comes with one side and a drink!! Just sign up online. Apparently we beat the dinner rush. About 10 people lined up after put in our order. Potato salad: love their onion taste Corn Fritters: light, sweet, and crispy. I dunk them in tartar .... a habit I picked up in Georgia. Their shrimps are lightly breaded with the perfect texture, not a think layer of breading. Prices jumped up a bit, but Bud's still the best fried seafood deal in town! read more

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My first ever Bud's visit. Everything was adequate- had the 3 piece fish. I would have been satisfied with my meal, except that the young lady who checked me out said that the portions were small and she would bring me another piece. I thanked her and sat down- she proceeded to socialize and never produced. The meal- fish, beans, slaw - were passable, I would have been satisfied. The issue is unmet expectations, due to staff socialization. That's a management problem. read more

I have not got a single bad thing to say about Bud's. Everything is consistently delicious and satisfying. Thinking about going again right now! read more

Thank you to the manager and his staff for making our Martin Luther King Celebration at First Presbyterian Church, Boynton Beach, such a success. The cost was reasonable and the food delicious. The collard greens were a huge hit. Great job, great service, great price! Cathy FPC Boynton read more

Waited 20 minutes on the drive through just to be told they didn't have any breasts and it would be 20 more minutes. Seriously ? you're a chicken place. How bad at your job can you be? read more

My favorite chicken place! Great tasting food, especially love the potato salad, and a good value.

Bud's is a staple down here, and the quality of food they make had always been consistent. I typically get their finger quickie which includes 3 chicken fingers, crinkle fries and 2 corn fritters but their menu screen sold me on a fried oyster dinner instead. It includes fried to order oysters, 2 sides and 2 corn fritters. I'm sure it's not for most people but it was very good, size of the oysters were just right and overall portion was generous just like all of their meals. It's a fast food restaurant with fast food prices but without the fast food quality. You honestly can't go wrong with any of their menu items. read more

Bud's Chicken and Seafood - Fried Oyster Dinner with Crinkle Fries & Coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Boynton Beach, Florida

The food at Buds is great. We had a couple of bumps yesterday. We ordered 2 dinners a fish and a fish/ shrimp dinner. Fish dinner the corn fritters were missing and the shrimp dinner was short 2 shrimp. Never have had a problem before. We will be back, hopefully just a one time occurrence. read more

This was a surprise. We'd eaten at another Bud's in Lake Worth quite a while back and it was just okay. This particular Buds was head and shoulders above that one -- so much better. Really good. We wound up here cause I was telling my friend and fellow Elite Yelper Lisa H about some great clams I'd eaten in Fort Lauderdale. She suggested I try this Buds for their clam strips when next in the area. That being said, although I don't usually get clam strips now and I'd probably have tried their chicken, I wound up ordering an appetizer portion of fried clam strips and adding on a couple corn fritters (you can buy them individually for 50 cents each). The clams strips were pretty good. And at a very reasonable price. They reminded me of the ones I'd eaten as a kid at Howard Johnson's, but better. I even liked the fritters -- slightly sweet, mainly batter with a just few whole corn kernels in each. My husband got their lunch combo number 5 (we'd seen this one line) -- it was chicken tenders and fried shrimp. Instead of fries, he chose another side: potato salad. He really liked their chicken -- all white tender meat in a light crispy batter; and also liked their shrimp a lot too. He said he'd get this same combo again, next time, but with a different side (the potato salad was just okay). BTW, there is no inside dining now. You can either go through the drive through or order at the side door. The line for the drive through was insane -- really really long. You can also call your order in or order online. Either way, it's better to go to the side door than wait in the long car line for your food pickup. Ordering at the side door (and paying there too) was easy. They then call the number on your receipt when it's ready. There are a few benches and a bit of shade to wait (socially distanced) for your order. We ate in the car. A bit messy, but doable. And have now added another inexpensive restaurant to our "keeper" list. Thanks Lisa! read more

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This was my first experience was takeout from Bud's - I was pleased to say the least! The Fried Shrimp was 10/10. Southern comfort food at its finest. Fried shrimp was tasty with the house made cocktail sauce, it has a zing because of the horseradish. The hush puppies were the perfect combination of crunch on the outside and warm soft corn nugget inside. I don't eat coleslaw but my mother loves the coleslaw from Bud's. The shrimp and the fries were very fresh. I would return to Bud's for any fried southern comfort foods. read more

Bud's Chicken and Seafood - Shrimp and fries - Seafood Near Me - Boynton Beach, Florida

Buds is the GOAT fast casual restaurant for chicken tenders and fried seafood. The fried conch and shrimp are great. Good prices and they have Never messed up one of my orders. read more

I remember the stapled-together cardboard plates we used to get on Friday nights in the 1970's and '80's after work--3 or 4 pieces of chicken, fries, etc. It was wonderful! Then, they moved to a spot in Delray between North and South US1. It was also wonderful. THEN, I think the city made them close, so they moved to Boynton Beach. Since I retired up state, I only get here when I have an appointment in the area. BUT, I still love their chicken. They do what they do better than anyone around. They're also very nice people. Cheers! read more

Tried Buds for the first time. Fish and shrimp dinner. The girls were nice and the food was great. Next trip chicken and fried clams

The food was good but not worth the long wait. The staff were very nice & friendly, but it just took forever. I would have been annoyed to wait so long at a sit-down restaurant, let alone waiting standing in line for 20 minutes (only 3 people ahead of me) & then waiting another 20 minutes for our food. read more

Tiara and Karen were very nice and very helpful on 8/9/23. I believe Tiara was new, and Karen was helping to train her. I was very impressed by how patient and helpful Karen was training and also assisting customers while being polite and attentive to customers needs as well. She even made suggestions for items on the menu. on top of that, my food was delicious! Cooked perfectly! I had the chicken and fish dinner and add it for additional shrimp on the side. Good job girls. Thanks again, Vanessa read more

I have been going here for 5 years now and recently noticed a decline in quality. The last meal I got here was terrible. The chicken is so tough. The flavor isn't even good anymore. I won't be back. read more