They taught themselves as one of the best fried chickens in America, but I don't even consider it to be fried chicken. It's more like grilled and baked that it is fried there's no batter so I definitely am not a fan. read more

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Visited Redbird Fried Chicken in Covington today with wife, kids and grands for the first time. Redbird's is a regional chain and the Covington location is smartly styled with a contemporary persona that is casual and comfortable. Ordering at the counter was friendly and efficient and service was quick. Drinks are self serve, with the normal assortment available. The menu is focused, with wings, planks, sandwiches, salads, etc. and a number of sides, including fries, gumbo, Mac and cheese, fried okra and others. We had an assortment of planks, salads, sides, and specialty sauces. All were good and the gumbo was especially so. Prices were competitive. Redbird Fried Chicken is a great place for lunch! read more

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Really love this place! Chicken was fried to perfection, the red beans were so delicious. We also tried the gumbo for our first time and we thought it was pretty good, not our first choice as far as the sides go. The roll is by far the best part of this meal. It's so delicious! The staff is always friendly and the restaurant is always clean. Def check this out if you're in the area read more

Redbird Fried Chicken - 3pc bone in with gumbo - Chicken Wings Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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So I'm unsure when or what happened to this place because as far as I know it was the only place around to get good Gluten free chicken in covington but they no longer serve GF chicken other than wings. Also sauce for 50cents a container is crazy considering you have to wait basically 30-40 minutes to get 3 chicken tenders and fries. So maybe management got changed or the owners sold it to someone else looking to make a quick buck but super unfortunate cause this place like others have said was amazing when it first opened. read more

This place was great when it first opened. Now its chicken has disappointed us on our last 2 visits. We thought the last visit was a fluke, but this one verified it. The once well seasoned and delicious fried chicken is now lackluster and void of flavor. For this price, we will now pass. It's no longer worth it. My friends and I are really sad about this. We really loved this chicken previously. Hope they figure out what happened and go back to what worked so well for them in the beginning. 2 stars are for the service. Which was good. read more

Everything on the menu is good food is always hot and fresh. The staff is very nice and I have been several times. Better than Popeyes and the place is clean and peaceful each time I have visited read more

Freshly fried chicken! It's one of the best fried chicken I've tried. I love their mashed potatoes too.

First off.... don't get the Bar-B-Q I ordered 2 combo meals which includes a drink and a side item and an extra sandwich. I picked mashed potatoes. While my order was being plugging in, I noticed an additional charge of $1 for each combo meal. I asked what that was for, he told me there was an upcharge for the potatoes. I'm like what? The combo includes a side, why would i have to pay more? He pointed to a small piece of paper on the counter top that said certain side items have an upcharge. There's 8 sides available here.... 5 have the upcharge. Then he nonchalantly told me the owner needs to make a profit. Needs to make a profit? My order came to $38.... I'd say they made a profit!! Hey, I can afford the $2, it just doesn't sit well with me how they went about it. Would have been much better if they just added the $1 to the combo price from the get go. Peeps who order 1 of the 3 non upcharged sides, would be pleasantly surprised to get a $1 reduction in there bill and everyone's happy. Like others have said.... they were good when they first opened, but they've been steadily declining in food quality and value since then. I won't be going back, but I will check out what ever opens up at this location after they close. read more

I do NOT recommend this restaurant - salad had black slimy lettuce and no hard boiled eggs as described. Called restaurant and owner said "well we were out of eggs" and offered no resolution. Very poor quality food and moronic response from owner/manager. read more

Everything was awful. We took 2 bites and threw the rest away. The chicken was inedible. The fries were flavorless. Even the iced tea was bad. A complete waste Olof time and money. read more

I had never heard of Redbird but I was pleasantly surprised with their chicken. I ordered tenders but wound up getting bone in dark meat. I kept it because I was in a hurry. I'm glad I did because it was delicious. Cashier was a military vet and very funny. It's really good chicken read more

Thanksgiving was last week but we left Redbird Fried Chicken just as full. We're retired and travel often to St Augustine, FL from our home in North Texas. The lady at the Louisiana Welcome Center on Hwy 10 told us about Redbird Fried Chicken, so of course we had to go. The place was clean, you can order at a kiosk or at the register. We told the kind man at the register that it was our first visit, and he was so helpful and explained the menu to us. He took our order and another person brought our order to us. We got there right before the lunch crowd and were concerned that our meal was taking a while to get to us. It took about 15 minutes for us to get our food and all was forgiven because they evidently cook their proteins to order. Our southern original chicken (they offer three flavors) came piping hot! The chicken was the best we've ever had anywhere. It was flavored throughout, from the crispy crust to the super tender chicken inside. The chicken thigh was almost the size of my small hand and I could not finish it. The mashed potatoes were delicious and the fried biscuits were out of this world! My only complaint was that the gumbo side we ordered was salty. I took it to the cashier and he immediately had it replaced with a knock your socks off fried okra. We both had iced tea, and agreed that it tasted freshly made. Everything tasted fresh!! Now this is what I call good southern cooking! This was our first visit to Redbird, but it won't be our last. It also doesn't hurt that there's a Cafe Du Monde next door, but that's another great review. read more

Took a drive down to Covington to try this place. Came in post lunch rush. Everything was on a kiosk and you seat yourself. No interaction with staff unless to get a cup or drop your food off to you. Guess that is becoming the new norm. Chicken was good but I was expecting it to be spicy and it wasn't really spicy at all but it was crispy and seasoned. The red beans were ok and the Mac and cheese was ok. Would pass on the rolls as they were just the ones from your freezer section of the store. Limited options on sides but all the basics you find at other drive thru fried chicken chains. Nice little spot if you want some fried chicken! read more

Redbird Fried Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Unfortunately, I don't think I can change my rating after going back. I would probably give them 1.5 stars but that's not an option. They had chicken tenders this time. I got the 4 finger plate to go and my partner got the 4 piece to go. They were again out of items. The only sides available were red beans and rice, slaw, and fries. You have to pay 50 cents extra for the fries. The platter is already pricey. See attached menu. Then you have to pay another 50 cents per cup of dipping sauce! The cup is small, so you need at least 2, 4 would be nice. That is another $1-$2. The chicken fingers were a decent size and I did like the flavor with the bit of heat. The sides were terrible. The fries weren't good! I can't believe they are an additional 50 cents. Not worth it. The red beans and rice were flavorless. I think there may have been a total of 4-5 spoonfuls in the container. I only ate 2 so I can't be sure, but a very small amount. I got 2 sauces. 1 honey mustard and 1 original. The original taste like some version of honey mustard with maybe ketchup or hot sauce mixed in. I'm not sure. It was okay but nothing special. Those 2 small cups of sauce brought my platter up to around $16. I only ate the chicken tenders, so that's $4 a tender. Crazy! I won't be back. My partner enjoyed the chicken he got but also thought the sides were awful. His plate was even more expensive than mine, it's just not worth it. Wish this had turned out better but we won't be back. read more

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Well, we've avoided this place as we heard it wasn't so good and was expensive, boy were they wrong on both counts!!! Food quality is amazing , friendly service and it was no more expensive than Popeyes. Try it!!! read more

Came from out of town for work and legit, EVERYONE I met in town recommended this place at least once! Visited, met the owner Patrick, and was not disappointed. The food is amazing! Cannot wait to return in the future! Keep up the great work!! read more

Second time here. They are fresh and hot. Krewe of 7 ate for a decent price and are full. Awesome fried yard bird!! #givethemtheredbird read more

First time trying and I shouldn't have because now I want to give them all my money all the time!! So good! I ordered through Uber Eats because I'm working from home today. I got a mild Big Bird Combo - Bone In - dark meat with mac & cheese and a drink. I also ordered seasoned fries and an Oreo roll. I have leftovers for dinner tonight and am already looking forward to it. read more

Redbird Fried Chicken - 1 thigh and a Rooster Roll, mac & cheese, seasoned fries, Oreo roll, and a drink. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

This place has such a nice vibe. The service was spectacular. The employees were incredibly helpful & even went through the whole menu with us so we were comfortable with the ordering process. The food was great. I loved the mac n cheese! The roll that comes with the combo meal was sweet and fluffy, almost like a beignet. I could definitely eat more of those! The chicken was nice & crispy. I loved dipping it in the signature sauce, too. I will definitely be back! read more

Redbird Fried Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

My first impression was that this is a very new business trying to get off the ground. I say that to set expectations for my review. I ordered a 3 piece white with fries. The chicken is cooked perfectly. The crust was crispy and the meat was juicy. The flavor of the batter was the only disappointment. It was very bland. The Cajun fries were nothing special but the roll was good. Their sauce options were ketchup, smoky ketchup, a very watery buffalo sauce, and a house sauce. I didn't try the house sauce and didn't really like the smoky ketchup. I ended up sticking with the ketchup. Service took 16 minutes to bring the food when only one other table was occupied at 6pm on a Saturday night. I'm not complaining about the wait just wondering what the wait would be if they had more people in the restaurant. Ambiance was a bit dark and they have vinyl records hung on the wall. I was disappointed that my booth seat had a view into the kitchen and the first thing I see is a microwave. If the restaurant is still open in 6 months, I'll try it again to see if they have ironed out the wrinkles. I wish them the best. read more

Redbird Fried Chicken - 3 piece white meat with fries and roll. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Stopped by on June 13 around lunch time. This was my first time trying this restaurant. It reminds me of Gus fried chicken. The food was great It didn't have the extra spice I was expecting. The service was quick & the server was super nice. The ambience was casual. Did i expect to pay almost 60$ ? Heck no lol but would try again ALONE. read more

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Not sure if it was the time of day (which shouldn't have anything to do with the quality of the food) I went but I was not impressed with the food. Staff was cool, but I'd pass on going back based on my first experience. I was excited to try out a new spot in Covington I love the decor and I do like the fact that you can put in your own orders at the kiosk. The chicken was fried perfectly but the flavor was off and the sides were so mediocre. The roll had to be the worst I couldn't even eat it. I'm not sure if it was refried or what but it was too greasy as shown in the pics. I'll still say give them a try if you're in the area read more

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My family and I were visiting from Texas and were craving Fried Chicken one night. We ordered from here and the food was amazing. Best fried chicken we've ever had comparing it to Popeyes and KFC for example. The staff was super attentive and paid close attention to our somewhat complex order. Not sure when I'll be in town again, but will always recommend this place to anyone nearby. read more

Tonight my wife & I went here after shopping at Sam's. The young lady greeted us as soon as we walked in the door. My wife ordered two piece mild white meat with a side of onion rings. I ordered three piece spicy dark meat with the mash potato's. Rolls came the meals and we got a free order of chicken nuggets with everything that we ordered. I really like the albums and album covers on the walls. The music was really nice listening to while we ate our meals. The sauces are ok at best, the buffalo sauce is too vingerery, the signature sauce tasted like they used thousand island dressing as the base. It was not even close comparison, to Raising Cane's Sauce! The BEST sauce was the SMOKED KETCHUP. The chicken tasted like it was burnt/overcooked. The spicy chicken was not even spicy at all. The mashed potatoes with the gumbo gravy is supposed to be spicy. We were told, but it was not even close to being spicy. My wife ate it with no problem. Normally she complains about spicy food.That is why she did not why she did not order it. She wishes that someone would've said the onion rings were thick or thin. They were overly thick and very heavily battered. The biscuits are deep fried, my biscuit was overly saturated in grease not good. Check out the attached pics. If Popeyes fried chicken was on that side of town, Red Bird Fried Chicken would already be out of business. The owners of Red Bird need to go take lessons on how to do chicken from Popeyes or Krispy Krunchy Chicken. read more

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Redbirds spicy chicken is top notch, I also recommend their sides. I understand it's a bit pricey for some people but it really is tasty chicken. It's also next door to cafe du monde if you leave with a sweet tooth. read more

Red Bird. The first initial welcome isn't very welcoming. You walk in to a nicely decorated spot to not be greeted, and have to order off a kiosk. The food. I believe I got a 2 piece, 2 sides and a Roll for $17. Which is crazy in my opinion. The chicken was good. Nothing extraordinary. The fries were great. Now.... The Mac. The Macaroni was despicable. Worst I have ever had. The sauces were good. I like how the sauces are self serve. (I love sauce) so I can get however much I'd like without looking like a pig. lol! Overall 3/5 stars. Would I go back? Maybe. Is it a must try? Nah. read more

Best fried chicken!!! I used to love Church's fried chicken and enjoy Popeye's, but I don't understand the popularity of Cane's at all. This place has become my new go-to place for fried chicken. The chicken is crisp and well cooked with a delicious crunchy crust. The onion rings are also great. I'd include a photo of my children but it disappeared too quickly. Haha! Great music, too. read more

Redbird Fried Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

The food was so good! It didn't take too long to make! The service was awesome, the workers were very kind and gave us an on the house tub of mashed potatoes because it was our first time there. Also the ambiance was incredible with all the records and album covers all around the walls and neon light signs. This place is severely underrated. read more

If I could give a 0 it would be. What are the worst restaurant experiences I've had. It was a Sunday at 12:10 PM. Family of 6 place the order. By 1 PM all of the table except for 1 person received their meal. We asked three times for tartar sauce. I had to ask for refund for the food we did not receive. The floors are extremely sticky. The food is mediocre. I suggest you sping your money elsewhere. read more

Very tasty chicken, perfect amount of spices and it's cooked perfectly! It has a mild kick of spice but not anywhere close to unbearable, you order at a kiosk or the counter, service was fast and friendly, and there are several sauces you can choose from. The coleslaw was my least favorite, but the Mac and cheese was good, needed a little seasoning? And the prices are comparable to many fast food prices, and the portions are good! read more

Redbird Fried Chicken - 2 piece with Mac and cheese and coleslaw - Chicken Wings Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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For a fried chicken place it is very greasy. Fries were extremely greasy too. They were out of Mac and cheese which was disappointing. The chicken is very spicy so if you have kids it will be too hot. Red beans and rice were spot on. Cole slaw was fresh. Water is filtered. Not really choices for gluten free or vegetarian. This is a restaurant for a niche customer. Honestly canes chicken is better especially for the money. It's a cute enough restaurant and they offer dipping sauce choices. Their renovation of the space is appealing: a quick turn and burn restaurant. People were nice and accommodating to patrons. read more

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Amazing chicken! The food was fresh, and packed neatly to go. I loved the mac + cheese as well. Dine in service was also fantastic, as well as the staff! I highly recommend! read more

Redbird Fried Chicken - Chicken strips, bone in chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

8 piece Bone in fried chicken $18.00 !!!! ( 4 legs. 2 thigh. 2 small breasts) 1 large red beans not even full $7.00 (Can red beans & rice No meat) 1 regular SOGGY fries 5.00 Honestly Popeyes is better Young lady cashier was nice Won't be back Picture showing re warming food read more

Redbird Fried Chicken - 8 piece $18.00. Fries 5.00 - Chicken Wings Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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Two of us dined on a Tuesday evening. The food was very good. We tried both white and dark meat and everything tasted fresh, juicy and crunchy. She tried the traditional which is spicier and I had the mild chicken and we were both happy with the spice level. Fries: good; Mac and cheese: very good; cole slaw: good; red beans: could be better but tasty. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and directed to the ordering stations Staff was friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be back. read more

First of all this ain't yo mama's fried chicken and it's also not a fast-food restaurant. If you've ever eaten at and enjoyed Gus's fried chicken in Metairie, New Orleans or any other locations then you'll most likely like this place, Reminds me of Gus's or Willie Mae's Scotch House even the way Gus's is set up. The chicken is brined, marinated, or injected (some combo?) and then the coating is more of a batter (like Gus's or Willie Mae's). I thought the chicken was excellent but I love spicy/hot chicken of all styles. This isn't super hot but it does have a kick --probably beyond what my wife would like, for instance. In addition to bone-in chicken they also have chicken tenders which you can eat with a variety of self-serve sauces. The reason for 4 stars is two fold: I thought the sides were just okay at best and the breast was a bit over cooked and dry. Honestly, though the breast was so large I guess it would be a balancing act to ensure the center was a safe temp while staying juicy. Service was a little slow but they've only been open a few days so I think a good product will only get better. Price for my 4-piece lunch with 2 sides (red beans and coleslaw) was around $20 with tax. This will probably be an occasional lunch stop when is playing cards or mahjong. I'll definitely be back though read more

Redbird Fried Chicken - Started off as 4 piece dinner but I'd already eaten the wing and was working in the breast before remembering to snap a photo. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Three stars is being generous. I heard great things and wanted to love it! We ordered a 10 piece mixed mild and a three piece spicy with fries and onion rings as sides. Firstly, the 10 piece dark is $25. But if you want mixed white and dark meat (still 10 pieces) it's $35! So you're getting charged $10 more for a couple of pieces of white meat. But okay. We wound up paying $70 for 13 pieces of chicken, a large order of fries and 5 onion rings. Not worth it. Chicken was too salty, fries were soggy and greasy and onion rings were mid. Not going back. read more

This was some of the worst chicken I've had...there's no flavor. The chicken was cooked fantastic but the flavor is obsolete. The onion rings were THE WORST ONION RINGS I've ever had. The batter was terrible and flavorless. The batter was falling off the onion rings and raw. Not good at all. The spicy chicken sandwich was cooked well but also flavorless. Definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND read more

Just purchased their food here in Covington la- excellent owner-super nice people- Will buy from again.

Went to Covington store at 5:00PM and we were the only customers in the store. There are 3 self service kiosk ordering stations, strike one against this place. There was no initial interaction with staff but the staff member at the register said we could order there. I guess that that those kiosks are becoming the new norm everywhere. I personally hate them. The chicken was pressure cooker fried which I like as it doesn't cook out all of the juices. I ordered spicy and it was hot and juicy and yes a bit on the spicy side. All was good there. The sides I ordered were mac and cheese and cole slaw and the meal came with a flat'ish and rather sweet roll. They were just the ones from your freezer section of the store. The mac and cheese was ok with a sprinkle of crunchy something like bacon bits on top. The cole slaw was soggy and tasteless with a unpleasant texture on the palate, stay away from that. The dipping sauce bar was nice and the roll of paper towels for napkins was OK cause its a casual dining experience after all. Over all it's just OK and a bit pricey for a place that offers such limited fare and sparse service. Just an OK place to eat and will not be my first choice but I do like pressure cooked fried chicken! read more

My Husband and I tried Redbird Fried Chicken for the first time yesterday. He loved the chicken, but I was not a fan of the spice. There needs to be another option. However, the fries and macaroni and cheese were really good! (I do want to note, though, the menu nor pictures specify that the macaroni and cheese comes with crumbles of fried chicken skin on top. I would have liked to have known that before ordering it for my vegetarian Daughter who ended up not eating it.) read more