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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.1 (42 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Interior dining at Dave's Hot Chicken in Riverview
    Karen V.

    It was my very first time visiting Dave's Hot Chicken. I have to say that I was quite impressed with the taste and quality of the chicken. The service was really good at this location. In all fairness, it had just opened for lunch so I don't know how it usually is when it's super busy. This was a dine-in experience. The graffiti art décor keeps it cool & casual. The ordering process is easier than other fast-casual restaurants that rely on a number placed at the table. Here, you're given a buzzer. I didn't have to wait too long for the shake. It was received right after the order was placed. I love the top loaded cereal ones! You get your choice of a vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry. I chose vanilla with fruity pebbles. Loved it! The hot chicken bites were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's a very generous portion. These are bigger than bites. The medium spice wasn't spicy to me, and I don't have a high tolerance to heat. I don't know if it was toned down, or if they actually gave me mild. Either way, it was still very tasty. I'll order hot next time just for comparison. The crinkle-cut fries are automatically seasoned by default. I didn't realize it at the time, but there is an option to get them unseasoned. The meal comes with a slice of bread, pickles, and Dave's sauce for dipping. I'd get the same thing again, only I would split it with someone. I'm not sure if there's an option for a 5 bite meal. The price of the meal was high due to the addition of the shake, but the chicken portion makes up for that. Honestly though, the halal chicken price is pretty much on par with other restaurants that serve it with this designation. There will be more visits in the future. I'm looking forward to trying the sandwich next time.

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    Donald L.

    First time visit at Dave's and Isaac made ordering a breeze. This is a fun & family friendly environment with plenty of seating. We ordered sliders, wings, macN cheese to start with varying levels of spice to try them out. The chicken sizes are very generous! Like huuuuge tenders! Good flavor on everything we tried. If you have good spice tolerance, choose something higher than medium. The chicken was all juicy and flavorful. The spices are nice and subtle (not overpowering). Parking is limited but there is a more angled parking if you can navigate around the crowded drive through line! Definitely going to try their slush and shakes before we go!

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    Alex F.

    Finally got a chance try this place out. Mainly wanted to see what the prices were like and it did seem to be on the pricier side in my opinion. The food itself was really good and flavorful. They offered extra sauce and honey packets and the service was pretty good. We went through the drive through so didn't get a chance to check out the dining area. We'll have to check it out again some other time.

    Christine M.

    Ordered via DoorDash and everything was packaged perfectly. They even included the honey and napkins I requested. The chicken was crunchy and based on the color of it I expected an explosion of flavor however, that was not the case. The chicken alone was basically flavorless. The coleslaw, pickles and sauce included helped for this sandwich to not be a total miss. Upon getting into the middle of the sandwich I got some of the medium hot seasoning. It was delicious and the honey on that gave it an extra something for fans of sweet and savory flavors. The fries were crispy but lacked in flavor as well. As others have mentioned a drink is not included with your meal. I would like to give this place another shot by ordering in person and possibly asking for some extra seasoning on the side because the flavor profile is amazing on the bites that had the seasoning.

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    Angie V.

    Dave's Hot Chicken - Riverview was a great first-time experience. We visited the Riverview location that opened a few months ago, and it wasn't crowded at all. Service was quick, and our food came out fast. We ordered a two-tenders meal and a one tender & slider meal, one mild and one medium heat. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, exactly how hot chicken should be. The dry rub is applied generously, and the fries are heavily seasoned, so expect bold flavors across the board. The medium heat was perfect--definitely spicy, but still enjoyable and not overpowering. The restaurant itself was very clean, which always makes a difference. Overall, everything from the food to the service was great. We'll definitely be back.

    Liyike J.

    This spicy chicken was straight fire. Been craving this flavor forever. Tastes just like those boneless chicken strips back home, so good.

    Chicken sandwich (extra hot), chicken tender (hot) & side of fries
    Rose Leah L.

    This was our first time here. I ordered Combo #1, which was 2 tenders w/ fries (medium spice level). Hubby ordered Combo #2, 2 chicken sliders (extra hot) w/ fries. We also got top loaded fries (Hot). I ordered a Vanilla Oreo top loaded shake, which was incredibly delicious!!! I want to go back here just for the shake! That vanilla ice cream was so sweet & creamy & very vanila-ey (that's a word right??). Ok, I'll focus on the chicken spice levels now. The extra hot was WAY too spicy for me. I wish I hadn't eaten that one first. Hubby has a higher spice tolerance so he didn't think it was bad. I really liked the hot & medium spice levels. I LOVE their fries! They're crinkle fries, which are my favorite type of fries. The crispiness of the chicken was excellent. The decor inside was cool. Service was good. I would def come back.

    Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries - medium (not spicy at all)
    Tee L.

    The food was great! Chicken servings were large. I didn't check out menu before I came so I didn't know what to expect. It's pretty much only chicken tenders. No bone in chicken. I got the chicken sliders meal. It comes with two sliders. I thought they'd be small. You can choose different levels of spice for each slider. Medium is not spicy at all. Flavor was good. I would recommend mild for anyone looking for just a bit of more flavor but cannot handle spicy. You can get no spice. My kids liked it. Chicken quality was great. I would say my slider was similar to Chick-fil-A but better since the chicken was larger. Dave's sauce is delicious. Fries are crispy and delicious. They taste great dipped in Dave's sauce. Compared to Crossroads Hot Chicken, it's so different I cannot compare. Isaac helped us order. Excellent and friendly service. Parking lot is a bit tight. It's hard to get to the side parking since those in the drive through line pretty much block the one way street for our large vehicle. Inside has some wall benches and metal chairs. Even though it was a bit busy inside we were able to find seating without any problem. It took me about 25 minutes to get here but it was well worth the trip to try out something new for us. We will be back!

    Nate T.

    100% making it onto my favorites list. His place had an amazing hot chicken sandwich! I ordered just the regular hot and it was pretty spicy. That's coming from a spicy lover lol! Perfectly cooked nice and juicy and the pickles are spot on! Even down to the fries, nice and crispy and seasoned to perfection! You are definitely gonna see me checking in here a lot! 10/10

    Catherine R.

    New, locally owned (!) chicken place. Being a standout in the chicken world can be a challenge, but this is standout good! Service was helpful and friendly. Cool graffiti art inside. Scale of hotness is accurate. My lite mild was perfect for me. My son got medium and he said it was solid. I really like the kale slaw on the slider. Pickles are tasty, Dave's sauce is too. Standard drinks plus frozen and boba options. Big portions! We will be back - highly recommend.

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    Jaimee M.

    Great location in Riverview! The best part is they have a drive thru. I will definitely be a regular here.

    Alesha A.

    Dave's Hot Chicken just opened in Riverview off Big Bend Rd and let me tell you it's everything we didn't know we were missing! The chicken is next-level delicious, perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside. You can taste the quality in every bite, and the spice levels are spot-on whether you're in the mood for mild or want to go full Reaper. What really made the experience even better was the service. The owner was on-site, checking in with customers and making sure everything was perfect. You can tell there's real pride in what they're serving, and it shows, from the fresh food to the friendly, welcoming vibe. This place is going to be a go-to in Riverview. If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and try it. You'll be hooked after the first bite! Have patience with them as they work out the kinks. The soda machine was out of some flavors and ice when we were there. But all understandable seeing how busy they have been since opening.

    Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries

    Food was great! Very tasty. Drive through service was smooth and the staff seem nice.

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    Average. Not a fan of their fries. I got the cauliflower slider. It was ok. Maybe the chicken is a better sandwich.

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    The food was great! The restaurant was very clean. The staff is friendly and service was good.

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    The food is 10/10 honestly best location I've been to. Fast service and delicious juicy chicken. Me and the guys love this spot

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    The food is good, just a little expensive. Has a good level of spice and decent flavor. We got medium on the sandwich and loaded fries.

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    Food was delicious. Tried it on a recommendation. The kids really enjoyed it as well.

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