Wow! I wanted to lick the place but I have manners (in public, ha). I came here very late and I was surprised it was still open. The flavors ... the atmosphere was nice because nobody was there, a few people came in to pick up orders. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food came fast, hot and fresh. I definitely recommend this place for everyone. Come check them out! read more

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Such sweet staff. They welcomed me in and helped me through the menu. The food was flavorful, juicy, and delicious. There is street parking available on the street outside of the restaurant. There was ample inside and outside seating. I ordered the Chicken Shish Kabob. The meal came with salad and rice. The dressing was an interesting color but turned out being yummy. The portion size was great. I was able to take some home as left overs. There is a spicy sauce that they use within a different meal that I requested on the side. It was hot but added so much flavor to the meal. If you love chicken, this is your spot! read more

Only Chicken - Chicken Shish Kabob - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Stopped in on Nov 3, 2025 for a take-away lunch and I'm glad I did. The Thyme Chicken and the hummus were excellent--fresh & flavorful. Service was quick, and while I didn't have time to dine in, the space looked great: ample seating, a bar, and a warm, inviting vibe. There is also an outside dining area that would be great when the weather is nice. It's an easy walk from 21st Avenue on Belcourt and a new addition to the Hillsboro/Vandy area. If you haven't been, check it out! read more

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Pleasantly surprised by the low key, quiet restaurant front and the amazing price point for these dishes that are well made. I'm surprised I didn't even know this existed until we walked past it one day. They have only a few staff running the show but the service was quick and the food was quite good. I can hardly find any main course under 20 bucks that's not fast food these days. This place has amazing price for the quality of the food. And the ambience in the evening- imagine an outdoor seating in a cute porch with birds chirping from the surrounding trees. Very therapeutic! read more

Wonderful, very Flavorful Dishes. Amazing Service, especially for Disabled Persons! Comfortable seating inside and outside for friends and families alike! It's worth a trip to come and eat here anytime! read more

Only Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I came here about a year ago, and still the same great experience and service! The chicken kabobs were so yummy and the pasta sauce was amazing!! Everyone was so friendly as well. read more

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This was some of the best food I've had in awhile. From the moment you pull up this restaurant is inviting. The decor is beautiful and clean. The staff answered every question we had and was prompt and friendly. Now the food...it was so good. I really didn't know what to expect with the flavor but it was good! The chicken was flavorful and juicy. Whatever sauce is on the salad should be bottled and sold separately. It was delicious on everything and not just the salad. No complaints here and I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu read more

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Have had this spot bookmarked for awhile & found myself near the hospital later on a Friday night with perfect weather so the wife & I ate outside. The decor here is really nice both inside & out. Service is quick & friendly. Food is delicious. We had some hummus with warm pita to start. Wife got the chicken shish kabob & I had the iskender plate. Everything was hot & so good. Really hit the spot after a long strenuous work day. Looking forward to my next meal here to try something else! read more

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I'm always scouring the Internet for new and amazing culinary experiences that I have yet to discover in Nashville. And thankfully, our city keeps producing them! In fact, had it not been for those online, crowd-sourced restaurant review sites, I would have never discovered this little place tucked away on Belcourt Avenue in Hillsboro Village! So what is this witchcraft? Can a place that's way off the radar in Nashville in a tiny space off the beaten path be that delicious and maintain a near-perfect 4.9 average rating with a significant 805 online reviews (make that 806 now)? Surely you can't be serious! I AM serious (and don't call me Shirley). The food is legit!! The menu has all sorts of chicken dishes, hence the name Only Chicken. And with such variety, familiarity with Turkish food is not a requirement to find a dish you like. They have something for everyone. So I opted for the large Spicy Chicken platter with a spice level of 3 (right in the middle). And it was VERY GOOD, pleasantly spicy without being overbearing. This surpasses my culinary experiences in Turkey! My grilled chicken thigh pieces were stunningly tender, swimming in the most delectable creamy, spicy sauce! With Nashville's large Middle Eastern population, consider this their answer to Nashville Hot Chicken! That was bordered by small tubes of high-quality pasta, probably ziti, impressively cooked to al dente perfection. The third component was a wonderful salad of lettuce, corn, olives, and what not. Within the first few bites, I knew I was giving this spot a perfect five! It's so unique, so tasty, and so unassuming. Honestly, 806 people (and counting) can't be wrong! read more

I had the Chef's Plate. Everything was so tasty. It was easily the best restaurant food I have had in almost a year. Very friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Indoor and outdoor dining. read more

I love this place! There are so many great options for vegetarians/vegans. The food is very well seasoned, and the staff are friendly and accommodating. Great value for a lot of good food! read more

5 stars for service, ambiance and food in a category of casual and home made food (at least how it tasted to me). Very authentically made alinazik, smoky flavor, light and delicious. Less impressed with the spicy chicken - a bit greasy for my liking, and odd to see macaroni as part of Turkish plate. Next time I'd try something "cleaner", and more traditional. read more

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Only Chicken has a great atmosphere, friendly service, and very tasty food. I enjoyed their plating, highlighting each portion of the meal clearly as you dig in. I had the thyme chicken and found each bit delicious. What a great little spot for a meal. Glad that I found it while I was nearby. read more

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Okay so. I'm not sure what to call this place. It certainly isn't authentic, but the food IS good. I got the thyme chicken with pasta and salad. The salad dressing is a sort of pink whipped ranch which is fun, and the pasta is just your standard pasta with cheese sauce. The chicken was really tasty and savory. I enjoyed it all, but I'm just not sure what it was. Is it Mediterranean? Is it Greek? Is it Italian? I guess those all fall under the Mediterranean umbrella, but it's just not something I've seen before, and I'm not yet sure how to feel about it. read more

Only Chicken - Thyme Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The food was delicious. Cannot recommended this amazing experience located near the Belcourt theater more. Loved the totally relaxed vibe with the great selection of Bossa Nova music. As another reviewer said "The ingredients are all fresh, the service great, the food spectacular" and I couldn't agree more. I had the chicken shish kabob, my friend had the chicken curry and we split the hummus. Everything was so flavorful. Total comfort food, which brightened the chilly day we went. The hummus was freshly made and well seasoned. Both chicken dishes were absolutely delicious. The chicken was so tender and juicy. The fries that came with the chicken curry are some of the best fries we've had as they were perfectly crispy and well seasoned. Cannot wait to come back to try other dishes and the front patio when the weather is warmer. read more

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I ordered takeout from Only Chicken tonight and I am pleasantly surprised. I ordered the hummus, chicken soup, and chicken shish skewer. Hummus is creamy but lacks some flavor. 7/10. Chicken soup is hearty and filling, could also use some more flavor. 8/10. Chicken skewer is great. 9/10. Overall the service was quick, they had my order prepared quickly. Definitely give this place a try ! read more

Would def comeback! Good pasta, good rice, the chicken is good, but can be better. But it's good. Wonderful service, kind staff, super super clean, cozy, good overall! read more

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Some of Nashville's best. Insane kabobs. Chicken chops slap. Honestly, everything I've had I would get again. In the cutest location with amazing service/workers. I try to come here as often as possible, and tell everyone about it. Always craving. read more

It's interesting. We wanted to meet with friends, not to be any high scale restaurant, rather the one more relaxed, low key with a good food. As you can guess we got it. Thanks to fellow Yelpies a their reviews we ended up having dinner at "Only Chicken". Exteriors of the restaurant is colorful and is appealing and welcoming. You have the same filing walking inside, warm and welcoming. Service was great. We got engaged in a very nice conversation with the owner. Because we love Turkish Cuisine we exchanged with him some way of food preparation. We, all loved our meal choices. My choice, Spicy Chicken was delicious. Hopefully, I will have opportunity to refer "Only Chi" to my friends as a good place to go. read more

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Delicious food and great service!! Fresh food friendly people! Gorgeous decor! Can't wait to go to the new one on NoRo. read more

Only Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Was in Nashville for a business meeting, and when my guys said they wanted lunch I went to my trusty Yelp app. They wanted Nashville Hot Chicken, and that's what I searched - Number 1 listing was "Only Chicken". When we sat down in the restaurant we all had a laugh because it wasn't a Nashville Hot Chicken place, but a Mediterranean restaurant! Well, Yelp said it was good, and damn.....it was! You are provided the option of dialing in the amount of heat you want, but the chicken is grilled, not fried. Absolutely delicious! Came with a side of rice.... I got the Spicy Chicken lunch special, and it was rockstar! And of all things, their unsweetened iced tea was remarkable. All of my colleagues loved the food and the place in general. If you're in Nashville and looking for something different, this is it! read more

My power was out from the ice storm, so I went looking for a good place to get "take out" and I found this little warm and cozy restaurant in the Hillsboro Village area called Only Chicken! The reception was very sweet and my order was ready when I arrived. It was so good to have an excellent hot meal on a cold day. I ordered the Chicken Chops dish and the chicken was tender and juicy! A Turkish/Mediterranean flavor. I will be going back often!! Thank you, Only Chicken! read more

First time in today after reading glowing Yelp reviews and the restaurant did not disappoint. Excellent and friendly service. Everything we tried was affordable and fantastic. Our favorites were the sampler appetizer, chicken wings, thyme chicken and baklava dessert. Everything was cooked fresh and super flavorful. We enjoyed our meal on the cute patio on a beautiful evening in Nashville. Can't wait to come back and try more menu items. PS for Vandy students, restaurant will be added to Taste of Nashville and accepting Commodore Cash in August. read more

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Food 5/5 Turkish restaurant with plenty of variety and the menu had pictures to help you select if your visual like me. I don't think you can choose anything "wrong" on this menu. All of the food was OUTSTANDING. The temperature, flavor, portion and presentation were just right! Service 5/5 Our waiter was the owner (that we later found out) and he was so personable and friendly. I believe his name was Ozan (?) He was helpful with suggesting menu favorites and continuously checking on us. He even blessed us with a complimentary dessert, which was out of this world! Ambiance 5/5 The ambiance is casual with inside/outside dining options. We sat outside on a nice sunny day. I can not wait to get back here and take my mother! Y'all have a great thing g going on at Only Chicken!!! read more

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Simple premise, well executed. A clean and tidy restaurant with a relaxed environment. The food is clean and simple too but very delicious. The spicy chicken was quite spicy and mixed well with the creamy pasta and crunchy salad. All around excellent! read more

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The people who work here are extremely friendly and accommodating, and the restaurant has lots of charm being in a renovated home. The chicken skewers are flavorful and satisfying, my only issue is $21 for 2 skewers, rice, salad and a drink felt pretty pricey. After tip I felt a little woozy paying $26 for a quick casual lunch. I'd try the wraps which are $11 next time read more

Only Chicken - GROUND CHICKEN KABOB - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Wanted a quick bite on a Friday evening, so tried this newly opened place near Vanderbilt campus. Wasn't too packed and service was relatively quick. They aren't joking with the restaurant name; they really only sell chicken (although there are also vegetarian options)! I ordered the thyme chicken plate, which came with the chicken, pasta, and salad. Was impressed by the yogurt salad dressing and enjoyed the touch of corn in the salad. Felt the pasta was a bit overcooked and bland compared to the rest of the dish, but still good. The chicken had a savory creamy sauce and the portion size was generous. Overall, a convenient place for a meal with friendly service! read more

Only Chicken - Thyme chicken (front), ground chicken kabob and chicken skewers combo (back) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Came here for a work trip and had two dogs with me. Sita was my server and she and her work family were so nice and accommodating -- helping with the seating, service, and even providing the Wi-Fi! The chicken kabob was nourishing and filled with protein especially after a workout I just had and the pups relished the relaxing and colorful patio (see pictures). Thanks y'all! read more

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This is a delicious and affordable choice within walking distance of Vanderbilt Hospital.

I came in for lunch one day with some friends and had a great time. We were really in the mood for some chicken but we didn't want anything fried. We found out about Only Chicken and decided to give it a try. The building feels like a home when you walk in. I think that helps to bring everything together and makes people truly enjoy the experience. We ordered the Chicken shish kabob plate, and another chicken dish that came with rice. The chicken was succulent and made you want to keep digging in. I blinked and I finished all of my food. I'll tell you one thing, you won't leave here hungry or unsatisfied. Amazing food! read more

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You can't miss the alternating yellow and red stairs to the front entrance of a converted home into a restaurant. We were greeted promptly and seated right away by our friendly waiter. The prices were on par for being close to Vanderbilt. The food came out and was quickly demolished by me and hubby. He ordered the large plate of chicken curry and I ordered the large plate of the Chef's special. Mine had grilled chunks of white meat chicken in a red sauce that was slightly zippy, sitting on top of Alinazik (roasted eggplant and yogurt, very creamy and slightly tangy). There was a side of ziti type paste in a creamy sauce . And a nice salad with tomatoes, Italian parsley, spring mix lettuce and corn with a pink creamy dressing. The chicken curry had chunks of grilled white meat chicken with mushrooms in a curry sauce that is very different from Indian curry. Their curry had subtle spices and was not spicy. Overall, I thought the food had great flavor. The atmosphere was nice and comfortable. And the staff were very efficient and friendly. 2 large lunch entrees totaled around $32 (they do have smaller portions that are less expensive). read more

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Unexpected delight. Came after a movie. Never been a fan of the restaurants on this strip over the years. We enjoyed kabob wraps and wings. Will be back for more. Feast platter looked amazing. Service was very warm and courteous from Ozan. Ambiance is really nice for a place open till 1 am. read more

We stopped here with friends late in the afternoon and got a shady picnic table on the patio. It's a block off the main road at the end of a cluster of other small places. The food was amazing! We had the appetizer dip combo with pita triangles and the crunchy salad to start. Both were great - def get the dips ! Then we had the spicy chicken (not too spicy, don't worry) which came with a delicious buttery pasta and the sautéed chicken over yellow rice which was tender and flavorful. My friend ordered the iced tea which she loved - it's not traditional tea - it's light and floral. My hubby liked the Howdy Cloudy IPA. Service was swift and attentive and the very nice owner came out to greet us towards the end of our visit. It's causal and a nice alternative from the sports bars and other crowded brunch places on the main road. read more

Only Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Stopped by for lunch on Sunday and enjoyed a lovely variety of dishes. We started off with the falafel which was perfectly crisp and fresh and well balanced with the cold yogurt dip it's served with. Next we enjoyed lentil soup and chicken soup, both good. The chicken soup has a distinct butter taste. For the entrees, we had the Chicken Beyti Kabob which is a unique dish with chicken kabobs wrapped in lavash bread and then covered in a really tasty tomato sauce. This is a must try! Also on the order was the chicken kabob wrap which was also lovely. They allowed me to sub fries for salad which was very helpful with my dietary needs! Service was top notch, everyone was very accommodating and always checking in to see how everything was. I look forward to coming back to try more dishes! read more

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What a fantastic discovery! We were compelled to visit this establishment because of its impressive 4.9 rating--a rarity indeed. The menu was tantalizing. Upon arrival, my wife and I received a warm welcome from a friendly staff member. The service was exceptional, with our server providing outstanding care. His recommendations were truly delightful. I had the lentil soup and spicy chicken dish, while my wife had the lentil soup and Thyme Chicken. So good! All of this amazing food, professional service for reasonable prices. We have found our new "go to" restaurant! read more

Only Chicken - Only Chicken restaurant - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Came in on a Sunday for lunch and it was pretty empty but most likely because it's a fairly new establishment. The place is super cute and has tons of chicken themed decoration everywhere which I thought was a nice touch. Our server, who was the owner, recommended the yogurt chicken and just WOW! I'm super glad I shared with my husband cause these portions are large! We even ended up taking some leftovers home. Let's start with the salad. I have no idea what type of dressing they put on the salad but it was so delicious and light! The pasta was cooked well and tossed in a buttery sauce. Now the chicken was definitely the star of the meal! Super soft and tender and extremely flavorful! I definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area! read more

Only Chicken - Yogurt Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We had a short window to grab some lunch while attending a conference at the University. We literally stumbled on this place, and we both like chicken, so why not? I believe the owners are Turkish, so there is that Mediterranean take on their offerings, I had the spicy chicken, my wife had the chicken with mushrooms, and we loved them both. Each comes with large serving of chicken, a very large serving of pasta, and a small green salad. Neither of us could finish our lunch, so we had a quick dinner for the following night as well. Small place, family run, good food, very friendly and knowledgeable staff, great prices. Check it out! read more

Very nice service! Clean restaurant and fresh food. I ordered the chicken curry plate. With a side of Pita. Everything was very tasty. I added some salt and pepper as it was under seasoned (perhaps on purpose?) overall a great experience next time I'll try the spicy chicken and the hummus. Try the Hard Orange Seltzer;) read more

Tasty food, but my to-go order was laughably small. The menu photo online was this generous portion of meat, rice, salad. My serving size was an absolute joke, and we're talking about a $20 plate of food. read more

Amazingly tasty chicken. Highly recommend as a stop in Nashville. Chicken meatball and kabobs were fantastic. Worth a stop when driving thru Nashville. Located on Vanderbilt university campus area. Family owned with excelllent service. Cute decor. Clean washrooms. This will be a must stop when driving between Chicago and Florida. Best chicken we have had in a long time. Ordered extra to bring to Florida. It heats up well, just fyi. The falafel was also perfectly done. They were patties instead of balls. Delicious. read more