My car was being repaired nearby so I walked over to have lunch. Before heading back, I ask for a refill of my soft drink to go. The young lady who had my cup was stopped by the owner, who told me only one free refill was allowed. I had already had a refill. No problem, but that was a little tacky, particularly considering my food order was almost $35, and the girl had already taken my cup to refill. read more

Still the GOAT roadside stop for hush puppies, biscuits, and fried chikky. Greasy and glorious. Tastes like the church potluck luncheon in the best way. read more

Great place to stop. Read other reviews and decided to give it a shot. I was thinking of getting BBQ and the owner tenderly said, "we do sell a lot of BBQ, but we are a chicken place", with a little twinkle in her eye. Glad I did! Was amazing! My wife got a burger as they sell a lot of those as well. Very good. And as a big plus, we got a biscuit from heaven! Don't think you will be disappointed if you are going through town! read more

Golden Skillet - Fried chicken plate. 4/30/2025. $21.73 for this, a burger and fries and 2 drinks! - Southern Near Me - Chatham, Virginia

Best fried chicken tenders this 72 yr old has ever had. The home made mashed potatoes and chicken gravy were the perfect side!!

Passing thru on the way back home to Atlanta and woke up from a nap just in time to get some chicken from a place from my childhood!! Shout out to Ahoskie, NC via Chatham VA!! Even though they were closing, they still provided awesome customer service and let me purchase what they had left. I won' t forget you Chatham!! read more

Golden Skillet - a box of golden skillet - Southern Near Me - Chatham, Virginia

Some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. It seemed like the owner was behind the counter and she was super nice and training a young kid. It's nothing fancy but I'm sad that I have been driving by this place for years and just now stopped. Never again will I drive by. I'll be back. read more

Golden Skillet - "Snack" dark meat comes with mashed potatoes and coleslaw. Super delicious - Southern Near Me - Chatham, Virginia

I'll never drive past a Golden Skillet without stopping ever again. HOME COOKING! Kind staff, fast food to table. Delicious and worth the price. Had burgers, chicken, fries, biscuits and hush puppies. Highly recommend. Husband says sweet tea was on point so he knew it was gonna be a great meal. He was right. read more

I got really excited when I saw the skillet. I grew up on this chicken. I thought they were all gone. The service is great and it has the 80s vibe going on. Got my 2 thighs and indigestion special. It was like stepping back in time. Would give 5 stars if the corn wasn't cold. Still will be back. read more

Great southern fried chicken, gizzards, liver! Fresh peach cobbler!! Staff super friendly and responsive to every request.

What happened to getting your money's worth? Be prepared to spend money and leave hungry. My mother ordered a side of macaroni salad and paid almost a $1.50 for basically a sample. Disappointed she didn't check her bag before she pulled off, she will not make this mistake again. Shame on you Golden Skillet for being so stingy! Businesses don't thrive long like this. It will eventually show when customers fall off. read more

Golden Skillet - Golden skillet in Chatham, VA - macaroni salad - Southern Near Me - Chatham, Virginia

This is an awesome home town restaurant. I ate at this place growing up and continue when I come in to visit family. From the burgers to the chicken to the fish, it is so yummy!!! They have a good variety of different foods. Everything is good on the menu. Never ever have I had a bad experience here. Bake chicken is awesome! Fish sandwiches are awesome! Burgers are to die for too. Everything is cooked to order so you don't get leftovers that's been sitting around for an hour or so. Everything is cooked fresh!!!! Owner even works in here and super dooper nice. Customer service is top notch, friendly, and go beyond. Plenty of parking, bathrooms are old, could use an update, but like I said this place has been around so long. I don't come here to go to the bathroom I come here for the awesome food!!!!!! :) Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant in this small town, trust me you want be disappointed!!!! read more

Golden Skillet - Front of store - Southern Near Me - Chatham, Virginia

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The Golden Skillet Fried Chicken and Seafood had always been one of the local places that I've wanted to stop in from our trips up to Smith Mountain Lake from Wake Forest North Carolina for the past 4 years but never had until yesterday. Asked what the difference between the Jumbo Dinner and the 8 Piece Family dinner other than the price and it basically was that the Jumbo Chicken dinner was a Medium Family Dinner. And for two (2) adults the Jumbo was just the right size, price and still had a piece of homemade "Pee-Can" pie that's baked daily to share and it was still $5 less than the 8 piece Family Dinner with no soft drinks. The chicken was skillet or pan fried just right, crispy & light colored and over cooked on the outside and hot, tender and juicy on the inside. The pieces were huge and the flour coating was light airy and spiced just enough to still taste the succulent meat that I believe had been marinated in a buttermilk bath and then lightly coated with a dry spice mix .... very similar to KFCs original recipe with a hint of paprika, garlic powder and dry mustard. The "pee-can" pie was delish, crust was flaky and the filling was sweet (Karo syrup) and very light and not heavy like many other syrup based fillings and it was also lightly salted .... just like South Carolina "Pee-Can" pies that you would buy on the roadside diners. Highly recommend if you want something other than franchise fast food on 29 between Danville and Rocky Mount Va read more

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Amazing fried chicken with all the fixings! On a recent road trip back from North Carolina, we were hungry for lunch and looking for interesting, but nearby, options. We decided on the Golden Skillet. This establishment offers counter service. The two lovely young women who took our order and prepared the food were friendly and efficient. Our group of four shared a fried chicken family meal with biscuits, cole slaw, and potatoes with gravy. Everything was delicious, especially the chicken. I've never had such well cooked chicken with a crispy flavorful crust. You can eat in the restaurant. When were in the restaurant, we were amongst some hungry locals, mostly men working in the area. The establishment is a bit worn and the restrooms are overdue for a renovation. But I overlooked these minor shortcomings because of the terrific local atmosphere, nice people, and tasty food. Bonus not often found in the north: Diet Dr Pepper available as a fountain drink. read more

Golden Skillet - Fried chicken family meal. Yummy! - Southern Near Me - Chatham, Virginia

I grew up eating here and one of my best friends families are owners so I know how delish Golden Skillet is! The buttery corn is amazing! Unique gravy for the mash potatoes makes you nostalgic if you too grew up eating here! Try the chicken sandwiches and the fried oysters!! So good! It's important we support local business especially if they never disappoint! read more

I stopped in for lunch based on the high reviews and not wanting to hit up another fast food joint. Upon entering you can tell they are cooking up fresh fried chicken because the air is heavy with the smell of chicken grease. So much so, that it got in my clothes and I could smell it after I left. You order at the counter and they bring your order to the seating area. Service was fast and attentive. I got a plate of fried chicken with cole slaw, mashed potatoes and a roll. The place needs remodeling, especially the bathroom. The bathroom needs a new floor and a lot of work!!! My food came quickly though and it was tasty. The price about 10 dollars. The mashed potatoes and gravy were pretty similar to KFC. The cole slaw was mayo based and tasty with just the right amount. The chicken was crispy and tasty. The pepsi wasn't very good maybe too much soda water. The biscuit was tasty but had strange bits of margarine in it. I do recommend this place if you are in the area. I was disappointed that they use styrofoam here. For the price, they could use paper plates and cups!! Better for the environment! read more

Golden Skillet - a plate of food and a drink - Southern Near Me - Chatham, Virginia

Best hush puppies ever!! It had that sweet but savory flavor, normally hush puppies are thick n heavy but these were light n airy but crispy!! WTG!! read more

Fried chicken was . Found this joint on Yelp as a meeting place between Northern, VA and Charlotte, NC. I had the fried, 3 piece chicken meal, which comes with mashed & gravy, cole slaw, and a biscuit. My buddy had a fried chicken sandwich. The chicken is outstanding! Lightly fried, slightly crisp on the outside, cooked to perfection and juicy in the inside. The mashed w/gravy and the biscuit were very good, and I thought the cole-slaw was good, but not great. It's a local joint, the people are super friendly. Overall condition of facility is average. Bathrooms are old and could be remodeled, but I don't really care about the bathrooms at a small town chicken place. Go there and enjoy the food and the friendly people! read more

Golden Skillet - Parking lot in front of the Golden Skillet - Southern Near Me - Chatham, Virginia

Just stopped in on the way to Charlottesville VA from Atlanta GA. A quick stop to grab dinner. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside moist on the inside. Perfectly cooked. The Cole slaw and macaroni salad was tasty too! There were a lot of locals ordering burgers. Something to be said if the place is filled with people that live in the area. A nice change from the fast food chains that line the highways. read more

I can't believe there is still a Golden Skillet left! My favorite fried chicken growing up and it still is. There is something about their fried chicken. It is delicious. The menu is quite different from years ago. They've added burgers, fries and the like. But no reason to go there except for the fried chicken. Add a few sides like mashed potatoes, corn or baked beans and it feels like the good old days. Hope I get to come back through Chatham real soon. read more

Wow this place should put KFC out of business. The fried chicken was out of this world. Tender juicy and the coating was as crispy as tempura. Magnificent. Thanks for a delicious lunch. The staff was extremely pleasant and knew the locals by name. Stop here if you are ever in the neighborhood and go out of your way if you are not. read more

If you are in Chatham and craving chicken, this is the place to go. They have some of the best chicken I ever ate and I eat out a lot. The sides are also good. We have tried the potato salad and slaw which is good. I also like the fresh biscuits. The desserts are decent also. I have visited several times and I have no complaints whatsoever on food and I am pretty picky. You can call for carryout or there are a few booths inside. The atmosphere is very casual and friendly wait staff. read more

Golden Skillet - Golden Skillet 2 piece snack, breast, leg, potato salad, slaw and roll - Southern Near Me - Chatham, Virginia

You don't see too many Golden Skillets around these days and that's a shame. Damn good fried chicken - cooked perfectly in a tasty batter and to the right crispness. Good sides too. read more

Food is very poor. My sons burger was undercooked and very greasy. Even my daughter grilled cheese dripped in grease. My husband is very easy to please and even he doesn't care to go back. Better places right across the street to spend your money. read more

I don't drive through Chatham with out stopping for a hot dog! I love the slaw! You can't go wrong with mash potatoes and gravy! Very laid back environment. read more

Right off highway 29 south, with ample parking. Has a nice tone in and outside the restaurant. Always had good food here, friendly service. They have some of the best chicken I've ever had! read more