Atmosphere and service get a perfect score. It's busy in there so clearly Hodak's is beloved. The chicken on the other hand leaves a lot to be desired. Not my cup of tea but I can see why folks like it. The breading is unique and isn't heavily salted. Chicken is good quality. Overall, definitely worth a visit. Be prepared to wait if you come in a large group. read more

We went for the Fried Chicken since we saw their reviews online , and it was ok but just ok Whatever they've coated that with it isn't the best idea ... maybe a better breading for catfish so I may go back and give that a try some other time . The Fries and Mac and Cheese were decent and the staff was super friendly but that chicken is a nope read more

Hodak's is of those STL traditions that locals and visitors enjoy. It's all about the fried chicken, but also the good times and friendly people. Usually, we go as a family, a party of 4-10 people. Sometimes there is a wait, but we have never had an issue outside of what I consider the normal "find a table for 10 and get it set up" wait. This isn't a fancy place. There's a large bar, beer signs, and lots of wood that makes the inside a little dim, but honestly, that IS Hodak's. Changing it would change the nostalgia. Come as you are. This IS NOT health food. Their appetizers are the holy grail of bar food - 8-10 different ways to get bone-in and boneless wings, mini tacos, jalapeno poppers, pretzel bites, fried mushrooms, potato skins, and of course Toasted Ravioli. They have A TON of sandwiches, a couple of soups, and 6 or 7 salads. But their motto "Fried & True" let's you know it's all about the delicious, perfectly fried chicken. Their sides are impressive. They include slaw, veg of the day, baked potato, baked beans, potato salad, and pickled beets, but I recommend going all-in with mashed potatoes and gravy, onion rings, and mac-n-cheese. They have daily specials, but specials are only available during lunch hours. I want to say 3:00pm or until it's gone is the cut-off time for specials. We ordered take out for our last visit. It was a little challenging to navigate the website order, so I went old-school and called. It was super-easy to order over the phone. If picking up - Once inside, look for the pick up window to the left of the bar. The take out staff was just as friendly as the dine in staff. Everything needed was in the bag. Food was hot and delicious once home. I read over their menu while the food was boxed up. I never order dessert, but was pleasantly surprised to see cheesecake, brownies, and pie *with a sugar-free pie option* available. read more

Great experience with a super cool waiter. All our food came out quick, drinks constantly filled and tons of ranch, hot sauce and bbq for the table. Would recommend the chicken tender plate with coleslaw & fries, if not a fan of coleslaw there are lots of options to substitute. Tons of comments saying lack of flavor but the chicken is hot & crispy! Add some tangy hot sauce and you'll be set. read more

With the unseasonably cool and less humid weather, a trip to Hodak's was in order. I had to make a detour due to I-70 downtown being closed, but eventually I made it there. I hadn't had their fried chicken in a while, but after ordering a Pepsi, I decided on the Drumstick Dinner. The bartender/server asked if fries and Cole slaw were OK, however I substituted onion rings for the Cole slaw. Everything arrived quickly and four drumsticks came with the dinner. Hodak's is essentially a bar with more than enough tables to make it a restaurant as well. The dinner was great taste and price wise, and the bartender kept my Pepsi filled. Overall a great experience, especially for breaking up my usual dining routine. read more

I have been frequenting this place all my life. I love the food and atmosphere along with the servers. It feels almost like a small town restaurant. It gets quite noisy in there when it's busy, but the great food makes up for it! Jack Salmon is good here, burgers and the well known friend chicken! read more

Used to come here a lot when we lived in STL. Now, it's one of our have to dinner spots. Partly cause the food. Partly cause the memories, partly cause on Kenny the bartender. Known him for years and always provides great service and a friendly smile. Much Aloha here. A nice layout and casual atmosphere is also inviting making you feel relaxed and welcomed. Our server, Sarah, did a great job for our party of four and a highchair. Only downside is most of their food is fried. Yes, a good amount of items are not, but it's the fried chicken you go for. read more

First visit here and really enjoyed our lunch! Our server (Jose) was as friendly and very helpful. He explained the the portions of the fried mushrooms was huge and that a half was more than enough for the 2 of us. He was right! Huge portion and tasty! Not frozen. Chicken was hot and crisp, very nice. The sides were tried weren't great, which was the only thing lacking. Everyone working there seemed friendly and the greeter was talking to each customer like they were regulars. Decorated with a lot of chicken stuff, and lots of seating and tables for big groups! Would be a fun place for a group to go have dinner and watch a game! read more

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Service was good, food just OK. The 2 pieces of cod were oddly shaped, and quite thick. Onion rings were not homemade, as you can see. The mashed potatoes were luke warm, and weren't homemade(think powdered flakes). read more

Hodak's - Cod plate - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Hodak's has always been a comfort food staple for my family for years! We always come here to celebrate my grandmas birthday since it's her fav and we all love it. We were a party of 12 this past weekend and our server treated us with so much care and love. She was the sweetest person ever, I wish I got her name! Hodaks is my favorite fried chicken here in STL, it's crunchy, golden, crispy and juicy inside! Also, the prices are super affordable and the servings are huge! Highly recommend pairing your chicken with sticky sauce you won't regret it! All of the workers are so nice, it felt so family friendly, it's not loud in there at all and the service was pretty fast too. read more

Hodak's - Sticky Sauce - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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We went there for dinner and Hodacks did not disappoint. My son and I had the 1/2 chicken dinner with fries and the green beans. The chicken was tender and crispy. The fries were perfect and the green beans with onion were delicious. My wife had the chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. She said the potatoes with the brown gravy was very good. Our waitress Heather was on the ball I had a schafly pale ale and my wife had a hot chocolate with a shot of vanilla vodka. Both were excellent. The restaurant is decorated in a chicken theme. Try to count how many chickens you can count . All was a great night out . read more

Hodak's - 1/2 chicken dinner with fries and green beans - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We've been going there for their fried chicken for 45 years. Great food great service at a fair price.

Can you say Fried Chicken is awesome? After a dinner at Hodak's you definitely will! This is arguably the best fried chicken in St. Louis, probably in Missouri and maybe in the US (I think there may be some places in the Deep South but I've not eaten in them. Hodak's is known for their fried chicken and it's definitely finger-liken good as a Kentucky Gentleman once said. The breading is crispy and thin - not clogged and gluttony on some large chains products. It was made to eat with your hands and the meat is really juicy. The steamed veggies were great, as were the fries. Our server was attentive, kept the cold beer coming, and laughed with us. Pricing is really reasonable and with good food and great service, THATS A 5! If you've never been there before you should definitely go check it out! read more

Service was prompt and polite. The ambiance was cozy. The food, however, was so bad that we couldn't finish it. The chicken is unseasoned and the breading tasted like it came from a box. The coleslaw was flavorless and super watery. The mashed potatoes were definitely from a box and the green beans straight from a can. I have never left so much food behind. And we dropped $45 on this meal. read more

Honestly would skip this place if suggested again. Hodak's is known for their fried chicken so my father in law couldn't pass it up on his visit. We had never been and next time will take him elsewhere for his fried chicken fix. 6pm on a rainy Saturday meant easy seating and quick service. The food is what left something to be desired. Potatoes from powder, canned vegetables, mushy fries, canned baked beans, and fake cheese on our Mac all disappointed. The Southwest wrap my mother in law had and my burger were the only highlights. read more

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Hodacks restaurant is known for its fried chicken in St. Louis, Mo. Well in my opinion it was okayyyy! The chicken itself was good (could've used a little more seasoning) but the breading definitely needed seasoning. The place was crowded, but we were seated right away and was able to talk without shouting. Our server Tim was great. #Hodaks #StLouis read more

Hodak's - 1/2 Golden Fried Chicken Dinner with French Fries and Coleslaw - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Great food and most exceptional service front Noble. Had a great time and Noble was the best waiter we have had in years.

I've been going to Hodaks for years and I've never been disappointed. They have always had the same friendly staff and it really makes it feel like home. My go to is always the chicken wings and I've tried other things but those hold my heart lol. That Cole slaw might be one of the best I've ever had in my life. They have plenty of seating options and it's always decorated for whatever holiday or season is in. A real STL gem read more

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A staple of Benton park, hodak is a fried chicken place with a cool old time vibe, they have more seating in the back. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful. The mac and cheese is a queso mac and cheese so it had a bit of a kick to it read more

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Fried mushrooms are great here. As for the chicken, it's not my jam; it's over battered in my opinion - just personal preference. Sides such as mashed potatoes and slaw are good (skip French fries). Staff is always great. The motifs is family friendly type. Parking lot is across the street. read more

Hodak's - Half chicken - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Chicken, Chicken and more Chicken, this is a STL institution at Hodak's! Perfect casual place for pre-game meal or snack nearby downtown arenas and stadiums. Oh yeah, don't miss their "fried" eats including signature Fried Chicken, Wings, Mushrooms, T-Ravs, Potato Skins and more. Super friendly and efficient service, your beer or beverage won't run empty. Overall 3.5+ rated for me; service was great, food solid, a happenin' local spot where regulars enjoy the ambience and keep coming back! Expect to pay $10-20pp depending your food and drink orders. Today we sampled their Fried Chicken Wings, Sticky Wings, Potato Skins and Fried Mushrooms. Portion size plentiful for sharing. The fried breaded Wings were large and good tasting; altho i've had other wings I prefer more, they've been serving these a long time and I wasn't used to dipping my own hot sauce (usually tossed in), but i liked 'em. The Sticky Wings were Sweet and Tangy (similar to Teriyaki type flavor), but made a nice variety to sample. The "shrooms" platter was simple and plentiful, and xtra tasty dipped in Ranch! Skins were also good, typical style with some cheese, bacon and sour cream. Next time I'd like to try their Chicken sandwich or a dinner meal. Don't miss a St. Louis tradition if searching for a local Chicken eatery and bar! Cheers, ENJOY! read more

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The food was really good. The guy who brought us to our table was very nice and talked to my kids and brought them coloring sheets. The food did take a little long, but I really loved the food. I got a cheeseburger with fries and their prices are really fair Our waiter was very kind and the building was very cool. They had a bunch of cool signs. I would come back to this place.! read more

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Hodaks is a great place if you like fried chicken, it's fresh and hot. The sides, not so much. Boxed potatoes and frozen corn not good. However, our server was excellent and was honest about the sides before we ordered them. Our appetizer was good! The place is really cool over all and has a good ambiance. read more

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The white chicken chili was very tasty. The breading on the chicken and fried mushrooms is a corn meal breading and I am not a fan of corn meal breading. The restaurant was clean. The service was pleasant. Glad we tried this place, but probably will not return. read more

If you like fried chicken , frog leg And appetizers and drinks a nice lit corner restaurant and bar it is good

A St. Louis classic!!! I've been coming here with my family since I was little, and the chicken never disappoints. Recently I came with my husband and tried the hot Nashville chicken sandwich for the first time. I was surprised that it was actually pretty spicy, but it was delicious. You get a lot of food for a very affordable price. We sat at the bar and Lenny was so friendly and attentive. Looking forward to our next trip. read more

Hodak's - Hot Nashville Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Always great service and good parking. I had my favorite catfish, grew up eating similar, where else can u find whole catfish with the bone in, what other places have bone in catfish besides home? Yes, The chicken is still good, not sure why some say it's not, I like it and will keep coming! read more

Even tho this is a historic St Louis staple. The wings did not have flavor and they were abnormally big. They seemed like the GMO foods American are being served around the country. Server was nice, polite and friendly. The ambiance was busy, clean and friendly as well. I tried the wings bc they had high ratings. But I just didn't taste what others may taste. The Potato skins were ok; but, I've had better from other restaurants. read more

Hodak's - Potato skins, no bacon. - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Rick was our waiter and did an excellent job with service! Even going as far as fixing our wobbly table. Thanks so much! The food was excellent. Hodaks has an excellent reputation of not disappointing. The food is consistently good. The restaurant was a haven on this cold winters night. Warm and inviting The only difficulty we had is the traffic light next to the restaurant never would change to green. But, this is not Hodak's fault. There is a parking lot across the street as well as street parking. read more

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Great Fried Chicken, Lv their pecan caramel pie, and the working staff a friendly and welcoming! read more

F Iid good. Fast friendly service Wish it wasn't so far and they took reservations. Bad area but good parking read more

Hodak's is a south city comfort food restraunt that's been a long time fixture at this Gravois location. The fried chicken is good...not my favorite...but good. The fries are very good. I prefer a creamy - not vinegar type slaw. The major change I'd recommend is the ability to order all white, or all dark meat. They only have wings, or 1/2 chicken option. I will pay an up charge and happy to do so for all white. Nice warm inside with fun local decor. Staff was quick and pleasant. Fried chicken is a bit like pizza - everyone has their favorites. I'll be back to Hodak's, may try some other menu options since I always get chicken. read more

Hodak's - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I love hodak's, I love the sticky wings. I used to come all the time when I lived in stl several years ago, and it looks like they're still going strong. read more

Hodak's - Momma's Sticky Wings - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This place used to be good, but the fried chicken had zero seasoning or flavor. Soft mushy green beans did not help the meal. Its like they are terrified to use salt in their cooking. Good prices, service was fine nothing memorable, but the food was not good. read more

We love this place. Have been going there since I was a child and it was called Matt & Tony's. We try to eat there whenever we are back home. read more

Hodaks is my favorite chicken!! We got it to go this time and it was still so hot when we got home!! Love this place!! Check it out!

I can't believe this was my first time eating at Hodak's! Apparently everyone knows about it but me! So most of my pictures, the food has already been tasted b/c we chowed down and I forgot to take pics! There was a group of 7 of us and when you arrive it's a find a seat anywhere kind of place. It's big and spacious and we found a table to accommodate us right away. The service was awesome! We never once had to ask for a refill! Let me tell you I consider myself an ice tea connoisseur! This tea was freshly brewed- so good!! We ordered 2 different appetizers; the fried mushrooms and the sticky wings. They both were delicious! I had the chicken fried chicken which is a breaded chicken breast with white gravy, mashed potatoes and corn. It came with coleslaw. I'm not a big fan of vinegar coleslaw but my Mom is and she loved it. She had chicken strips and loved them. My brother had the wing dinner and he raved about it. Another one of us had fried ravioli and they devoured that. My husband raved about the fries. Very crispy and crunchy like fried twice kind of fries. My brother had the queso Mac and cheese. It was really good! Just a hint of spice and very good. My Mom had the baked beans and that and the coleslaw is the only thing I wouldn't order again. The coleslaw b/c it's vinegar based so that's an acquired taste and the baked beans. Everything else was sooo good!! The pies tasted like Grandma had been back there cooking all day! So delicious! We had the chocolate cream pie, the coconut meringue cream pie and lemon meringue pie. They have cheesecake also but no one tried that. The parking lots are big and so there is easy parking to the side and in the back. You can see the arch from the restaurant. Prices are normal and reasonable. We will definitely go back! I'm so glad we tried it! read more

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Food was very delicious. Waiter was very nice and very diligent. Atmosphere was very good as well. Will definitely be back only sooner than this time. read more

We love Hodaks. Went on on a Thursday and not super busy. Consistency is the name of the game. Every time you go you know what to expect. Service is friendly, they are quick, your food will be good and hot, and it will be like you remembered. My go to is a half chicken dinner with fries and slaw and add onion rings to share. Love the onion rings. Fries are crinkle cut. Slaw is a vinegar base. They have been around forever for a reason! read more

Hodak's - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The servers and service at Hodaks is amazing. They treat you like family. Sometimes that's a good thing sometimes it's not but they treat you like best friends. read more

Hodak's - Hodaks sticky wings... Absolutely awesome - Southern Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri