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Tried Red's Hot Chicken on a weekend afternoon. There is street parking available nearby, which was limited due to an ongoing Centennial Park event at the time. It is an outdoor counter-style ordering system, where they give you a number to listen out for or a buzzer if you are going to their bar next door. Approximately 25 minute wait was displayed when we ordered. There is only outdoor counter seating which made it difficult to enjoy with the summer mosquitoes. We ordered 2 chicken tender set, with one medium and one X-Hot. The chicken itself was very ghost pepper forward, with the X-Hot being quite extreme in its burning. Any oil-based sauce helps remove the burning on your tongue for anyone looking to try it. The mac and cheese was decent but quite mediocre. Wish the shop had less limited hours and better seating!
New to me but not to Nashville, Red's has possibly the greatest hot chicken menu item in town in its Hot Chicken Crunchwrap. Filled with pimento mac & cheese jumbo hot tenders, pickles, bacon, & comeback sauce this is the king of crunchwraps. Im almost salivating thinking about it as I type this. Id wager the wrap weighed in at just over 1 pound & was difficult to finish with a side of fries. If you love hot chicken &/or crunchwraps this is a MUST have item. Walk it over to the park nearby, or sit in the bar next door & enjoy.
This place was amazing and worth the wait. I've tried to eat here a few times but their hours are a bit obscure. They are crank out the food. Lines were long call ahead!! Honestly this place gets the full 5 stars because of the food. I got medium hot chicken tenders fries and potato salad. It was enough for 2 meals. Don't be nervous about the way it looks that's part of the charm. It's a little shackish. But man the foods delish!! I'll be back
In short: The Nashville hot chicken of your dreams. I got this recommendation from my cousin . I wanted the best hot chicken money can buy and it delivered . We were staying downtown so This was about a 35 mins plus walk From the thick of tourist town. Ambiance: it's a little shack with barstool Type seating that goes fast. Service: not quick.. but that's okay because It's worth the wait . It was about 45 mins For our order and within a two hour time Frame I couldn't count the amount of people In and out . Food: I got the pimento hot chicken sandwich in medium. It had a little kick but I like spicy and could've went up a notch. It Was perfect ! Good breading, flavor profile and the chicken was piping hot! We also Ordered the pimento Mac n cheese which Was fire . I also had the mustard potato salad..again... absolutely delicious. I tried Hattie B's two days later and there's no comparison whatsoever . Come here for Nashville Hot chicken .. you won't regret it!
4.5/5 - first timer at reds hot chicken & it did not disappoint! Ordered the medium slice hot chicken & waffles with fries as a side. The chicken was fantastic - crispy, juicy & spicy! Fries were average - hot & seasoned but nothing special! I didn't have any of the other sides although I would love to try them if I make it back! We did wait 45 minutes for the food - but they have a sign flashing which tells you the wait time BEFORE you order so this was nothing surprising! Would recommend everyone to try it out if they make it to Nashville
Red's Hot Chicken Been on a roll of spots I wanted to try recently. I have always heard good things about reds but never made it over there. Finally had time at lunch today! Showed up 5 min before they even opened and there was already a line! A good sign that what you're about to have is awesome. I debated the dirty bird sandwich but needed it to be a little less messy so go the Crunchwrap in HOT. It has pimento Mac and cheese, pickles, bacon and comeback sauce inside. I have a higher heat tolerance than probably 98% of the population but man the HOT is up there. It's a pleasant heat, not anything crazy but if you're the average person I think mild or medium would be just fine. The flavors all work together really well. My only nit pick and totally just a personal preference would've been a little more grilled tortilla and cut in half. But that's irrelevant to taste. Staff was friendly and welcoming, seating area is kind of half inside/half out with an inside bar area. Definitely worth checking out and getting away from the tourist chains for a better product.
The fried chicken here is delicious. The spice actually has flavor and doesn't just burn your mouth. I got the medium spice level tenders and potato salad as a side. The chicken was cooked fresh and was crispy and delicious. The potato salad had lots of flavor as well and I really enjoyed both. Ordering was simple, and it ended up taking about 30 minutes to get my food since they make it fresh for you. There's not much seating at the location, so we took it back to our place to eat but it was still so good. Would come back!
Food this place while planning my trip into town. Luckily we were there right at opening because it gets packed!! Food was absolutely delicious! If you're in town check this spot out!
This is the place for Nashville Hot Chicken. Between the texture, flavor, and overall package, Red's is the place to stop for NHC. It's located right near the Parthenon area and is semi-connected to a bar. Check their hours before you go since it seemed like they are mostly lunch hours-oriented. The cashier and service was friendly. It took about 15 minutes for our food to be ready and we were able to take it and eat inside in the adjacent bar. The hot chicken flavor is excellent! So much flavor and I loved the texture of the chicken. It looks like they pound-out the thigh a little bit to make it thinner, which makes the bites equal and uniform where you get a perfect amount of skin (that stays intact) and meat. The seasoning is insanely flavorful! The mac and cheese was the best I've had in the city. The pimento flavor shines through and the overall texture/consistency of the cheese was spot-on. This is where I'm stopping every time to get my Nashville Hot Chicken fix.
First meal after landing in Nashville? Hot chicken of course. I love this dish, having visited some of the classics (Prince's, Bishop's), the newcomers (Hattie B's), and the decidedly non-Nashville Hot Chicken joints (Dave's is probably the most well known, but plenty of others. Shout out to Hancock in Grand Rapids, my favorite outside of Nashville). I'm obviously not as experienced as a native Nashvillian, so I thought I'd try expanding my repertoire this time around, starting with Red's. This restaurant is essentially a small shack with only outdoor counter seating - not a great situation for a freezing cold and snowy Friday early afternoon! Luckily the bar next door (per the bartender, the oldest in Tennessee) allows customers to eat inside where it's much warmer. I visited at 1PM and there was no line at the time. I especially love how the restaurant has an electronic sign hanging from the ceiling stating the estimated wait time for fresh hot chicken. It displayed 15-20 minutes when I ordered and I found it pretty accurate because my pager rang 17 minutes later. Note: I didn't realize going in that Red's doesn't serve bone-in chicken, only tenders and boneless thighs. Hot Chicken Plate ($16.50) - This includes two boneless thighs, fried and seasoned to perfection, with the smoky smell of cayenne and paprika drifting out from the takeout box. They have good, consistent breading all around. The skin is rendered well, and while some fatty parts remain, the rest keeps moisture contained in the meat, allowing plenty of juices to drip out while taking large bites. The breading is very consistent, almost a singular width all throughout the surface of the thighs. It's somewhat resistant to shearing off, but when detached, it comes off in sheets. It's fried to an excellent almost crunchy consistency. The seasoning is exemplary. It first starts sweet and salty before evolving into a pleasant heat with a slight hot sauce vinegar tang. It's a phenomenally balanced flavor. At medium spiciness, it's not bad at all, topping out only with a little sweat and a warmth that spreads through the entire mouth. It's a really nice heat level to allow the rest of the flavors and spices to register. I think I definitely could have gone up one spice level, but better safe than sorry! (5/5) A plate comes with two sides. For the first, I went with the seasoned fries. These are crinkle cut fries that are dusted liberally with seasoning salt. They aren't fried that hard so come out a little soft and floppy. Meh. I'd probably skip the fries in the future. (3/5) For the second side, I went with the mac & cheese, which is quite nice. It's super creamy and is mixed with plenty of pimento cheese to give warmth and extra tangy and rich flavor. The macaroni itself isn't cooked too far after al dente, so there still some solid texture there. (5/5) Overall, a single plate is enough to serve two people, at least persons of my stature. I ate a little less than half of the meal and was stuffed afterwards! This visit placed Red's clearly on top of all the other hot chicken joints I've tried in Nashville in the past. And even after visiting a couple other places on this trip, I think it' still safe to say that Red's is my favorite. I'll have to do some more comparisons next time I'm in Nashville - unfortunately a lot of other recommended places were closed during my time in the city. Bathrooms - Small rooms available in the bar. Kind of dingy, but that's what you get at the oldest bar in TN. I love the "voice activated" sticker on the hand dryer.
You want Nashville hot chicken? This is the real deal. It's an unassuming shop located next to the Springwater, Tennessee's oldest bar. In fact, they will bring your food to you at the Springwater, if you want. Everybody does it. Or just sit in the shade at Red's. The chicken is very juicy and flavorful. I went with a "hot" spice level for my sandwich and handled it just fine, although I was warned that it was "very" hot. Decades of eating Mexican peppers and salsas have probably turned by stomach into iron. It was pleasantly hot but not crazy hot. The sandwich combo comes with slaw and pickles on the chicken and it is a sloppy, wonderful mess. It is absolutely delicious. The crinkle-cut fries were heavily-seasoned and delicious and you get an absolute ton of them. The pimento mac and cheese was fine (ordered separately with the tenders) but it is not a must order. Get the fr Skip the touristy chicken spots and come here. This is a great hot chicken sandwich.
Red's is the Best Hot Chicken Dive in Nashville. Yes, this place is a dive. But the food is delicious, the portions are huge, and there's air-conditioned seating and beer next door at Springwater. Remember, this is a Chicken Tender place. There are no 1/2 birds or 1/4 birds here. Tenders are the only chicken they serve. But, it is so worth it. Ok, let's start at the beginning... First, you walk into the open air shed and you review the menus on the wall next to and above the windows. Once you've determined what you would like to order, you stand in front of the window on the right. When the window opens, you place your order. If you order their "Hot" you will be warned that it is very spicy. Personally, I Love their "Hot." It delivers the flavor and heat I want when eating Hot Chicken. It's so tasty and it's just enough to make your nose run a bit! I always want coleslaw on my hot chicken sandwich, so the Hot Chicken Sandwich here is perfect. It comes with 2 Tenders, coleslaw, pickles, and Comeback Sauce. It's served with a large portion of wonderfully seasoned crinkle cut fries. Honestly, all their sides here are very good. But, my favorite side is the Pimento Mac & Cheese. I can boldly say that, in my humble opinion, this is the best Mac & Cheese in Nashville. For sure. After you pay (I believe this is a cashless operation) you have the option to take your food to go or to have it delivered to you in Springwater next door. If you have time, definitely take the Springwater option, walk next door, sit at the bar, and order a beer. Your food will be delivered right to you in lovely styrofoam containers. If you do not want any alcohol, you need to order soft drinks or water from Red's. Those things aren't really on the menu at Springwater. The staff at both Red's and Springwater are wonderful, and they definitely contribute to all of this being a wonderful experience! I highly recommend Red's for delicious chicken tenders and sides. As long as you don't need anything fancy, like a soda fountain. Seriously, this place is really good.
Wait time can get a bit wild, but I can see why it's worth the wait. Also, I did go on foodball saturday! I got hot for my 3 peice tenders, and it's HOT! A side of potato salad, so soothing for the spice Cash only at the bar! There is an ATM available. Most domestic beers, and sheltzers. Great service, very informative about the menu
Reviews are largely positive. People love the flavorful hot chicken, excellent sides, and friendly service. The casual dive-bar atmosphere is also appreciated.
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3 months ago
This is a surprisingly good hot chicken spot! My friend & I are still on our quest to try all the hot chicken and this location ranks high on the list. It's a small location with no indoor seating at a glance & a few dedicated outdoor spots. After ordering, we learned that you can go inside the bar next door to eat. Our food was fresh & it's on a food tour because a group came up behind us. There's street parking in the area which can be easy to secure depending on the time & day you visit. Love: service (kind & efficient), tenders (hot, fresh, crispy, spiced correctly), fries (crispy) read more
First stop after the airport, and they did not disappoint. They were very communicative and would set the expectation that due to staff shortages, they had a long wait. Ordered the crunch wrap and their hot chicken plate. The crunch wrap was wonderful and so tasty, highly recommend it. I do wish it was a bit more crunchy. The hot chicken plate was also another great menu item. We got the coleslaw and the potato salad as sides. The potatoes in the potato salad were a bit on the harder side. Overall, it's a great spot to stop by and then talk to the park afterward. read more
Tried Red's Hot Chicken on a weekend afternoon. There is street parking available nearby, which was limited due to an ongoing Centennial Park event at the time. It is an outdoor counter-style ordering system, where they give you a number to listen out for or a buzzer if you are going to their bar next door. Approximately 25 minute wait was displayed when we ordered. There is only outdoor counter seating which made it difficult to enjoy with the summer mosquitoes. We ordered 2 chicken tender set, with one medium and one X-Hot. The chicken itself was very ghost pepper forward, with the X-Hot being quite extreme in its burning. Any oil-based sauce helps remove the burning on your tongue for anyone looking to try it. The mac and cheese was decent but quite mediocre. Wish the shop had less limited hours and better seating! read more
1 month ago
New to me but not to Nashville, Red's has possibly the greatest hot chicken menu item in town in its Hot Chicken Crunchwrap. Filled with pimento mac & cheese jumbo hot tenders, pickles, bacon, & comeback sauce this is the king of crunchwraps. Im almost salivating thinking about it as I type this. Id wager the wrap weighed in at just over 1 pound & was difficult to finish with a side of fries. If you love hot chicken &/or crunchwraps this is a MUST have item. Walk it over to the park nearby, or sit in the bar next door & enjoy. read more
This place was amazing and worth the wait. I've tried to eat here a few times but their hours are a bit obscure. They are crank out the food. Lines were long call ahead!! Honestly this place gets the full 5 stars because of the food. I got medium hot chicken tenders fries and potato salad. It was enough for 2 meals. Don't be nervous about the way it looks that's part of the charm. It's a little shackish. But man the foods delish!! I'll be back read more
6 months ago
In short: The Nashville hot chicken of your dreams. I got this recommendation from my cousin . I wanted the best hot chicken money can buy and it delivered . We were staying downtown so This was about a 35 mins plus walk From the thick of tourist town. Ambiance: it's a little shack with barstool Type seating that goes fast. Service: not quick.. but that's okay because It's worth the wait . It was about 45 mins For our order and within a two hour time Frame I couldn't count the amount of people In and out . Food: I got the pimento hot chicken sandwich in medium. It had a little kick but I like spicy and could've went up a notch. It Was perfect ! Good breading, flavor profile and the chicken was piping hot! We also Ordered the pimento Mac n cheese which Was fire . I also had the mustard potato salad..again... absolutely delicious. I tried Hattie B's two days later and there's no comparison whatsoever . Come here for Nashville Hot chicken .. you won't regret it! read more
4.5/5 - first timer at reds hot chicken & it did not disappoint! Ordered the medium slice hot chicken & waffles with fries as a side. The chicken was fantastic - crispy, juicy & spicy! Fries were average - hot & seasoned but nothing special! I didn't have any of the other sides although I would love to try them if I make it back! We did wait 45 minutes for the food - but they have a sign flashing which tells you the wait time BEFORE you order so this was nothing surprising! Would recommend everyone to try it out if they make it to Nashville read more
7 months ago
Red's Hot Chicken Been on a roll of spots I wanted to try recently. I have always heard good things about reds but never made it over there. Finally had time at lunch today! Showed up 5 min before they even opened and there was already a line! A good sign that what you're about to have is awesome. I debated the dirty bird sandwich but needed it to be a little less messy so go the Crunchwrap in HOT. It has pimento Mac and cheese, pickles, bacon and comeback sauce inside. I have a higher heat tolerance than probably 98% of the population but man the HOT is up there. It's a pleasant heat, not anything crazy but if you're the average person I think mild or medium would be just fine. The flavors all work together really well. My only nit pick and totally just a personal preference would've been a little more grilled tortilla and cut in half. But that's irrelevant to taste. Staff was friendly and welcoming, seating area is kind of half inside/half out with an inside bar area. Definitely worth checking out and getting away from the tourist chains for a better product. read more
4 months ago
The fried chicken here is delicious. The spice actually has flavor and doesn't just burn your mouth. I got the medium spice level tenders and potato salad as a side. The chicken was cooked fresh and was crispy and delicious. The potato salad had lots of flavor as well and I really enjoyed both. Ordering was simple, and it ended up taking about 30 minutes to get my food since they make it fresh for you. There's not much seating at the location, so we took it back to our place to eat but it was still so good. Would come back! read more
1 year ago
This is the place for Nashville Hot Chicken. Between the texture, flavor, and overall package, Red's is the place to stop for NHC. It's located right near the Parthenon area and is semi-connected to a bar. Check their hours before you go since it seemed like they are mostly lunch hours-oriented. The cashier and service was friendly. It took about 15 minutes for our food to be ready and we were able to take it and eat inside in the adjacent bar. The hot chicken flavor is excellent! So much flavor and I loved the texture of the chicken. It looks like they pound-out the thigh a little bit to make it thinner, which makes the bites equal and uniform where you get a perfect amount of skin (that stays intact) and meat. The seasoning is insanely flavorful! The mac and cheese was the best I've had in the city. The pimento flavor shines through and the overall texture/consistency of the cheese was spot-on. This is where I'm stopping every time to get my Nashville Hot Chicken fix. read more
1 month ago
First meal after landing in Nashville? Hot chicken of course. I love this dish, having visited some of the classics (Prince's, Bishop's), the newcomers (Hattie B's), and the decidedly non-Nashville Hot Chicken joints (Dave's is probably the most well known, but plenty of others. Shout out to Hancock in Grand Rapids, my favorite outside of Nashville). I'm obviously not as experienced as a native Nashvillian, so I thought I'd try expanding my repertoire this time around, starting with Red's. This restaurant is essentially a small shack with only outdoor counter seating - not a great situation for a freezing cold and snowy Friday early afternoon! Luckily the bar next door (per the bartender, the oldest in Tennessee) allows customers to eat inside where it's much warmer. I visited at 1PM and there was no line at the time. I especially love how the restaurant has an electronic sign hanging from the ceiling stating the estimated wait time for fresh hot chicken. It displayed 15-20 minutes when I ordered and I found it pretty accurate because my pager rang 17 minutes later. Note: I didn't realize going in that Red's doesn't serve bone-in chicken, only tenders and boneless thighs. Hot Chicken Plate ($16.50) - This includes two boneless thighs, fried and seasoned to perfection, with the smoky smell of cayenne and paprika drifting out from the takeout box. They have good, consistent breading all around. The skin is rendered well, and while some fatty parts remain, the rest keeps moisture contained in the meat, allowing plenty of juices to drip out while taking large bites. The breading is very consistent, almost a singular width all throughout the surface of the thighs. It's somewhat resistant to shearing off, but when detached, it comes off in sheets. It's fried to an excellent almost crunchy consistency. The seasoning is exemplary. It first starts sweet and salty before evolving into a pleasant heat with a slight hot sauce vinegar tang. It's a phenomenally balanced flavor. At medium spiciness, it's not bad at all, topping out only with a little sweat and a warmth that spreads through the entire mouth. It's a really nice heat level to allow the rest of the flavors and spices to register. I think I definitely could have gone up one spice level, but better safe than sorry! (5/5) A plate comes with two sides. For the first, I went with the seasoned fries. These are crinkle cut fries that are dusted liberally with seasoning salt. They aren't fried that hard so come out a little soft and floppy. Meh. I'd probably skip the fries in the future. (3/5) For the second side, I went with the mac & cheese, which is quite nice. It's super creamy and is mixed with plenty of pimento cheese to give warmth and extra tangy and rich flavor. The macaroni itself isn't cooked too far after al dente, so there still some solid texture there. (5/5) Overall, a single plate is enough to serve two people, at least persons of my stature. I ate a little less than half of the meal and was stuffed afterwards! This visit placed Red's clearly on top of all the other hot chicken joints I've tried in Nashville in the past. And even after visiting a couple other places on this trip, I think it' still safe to say that Red's is my favorite. I'll have to do some more comparisons next time I'm in Nashville - unfortunately a lot of other recommended places were closed during my time in the city. Bathrooms - Small rooms available in the bar. Kind of dingy, but that's what you get at the oldest bar in TN. I love the "voice activated" sticker on the hand dryer. read more
You want Nashville hot chicken? This is the real deal. It's an unassuming shop located next to the Springwater, Tennessee's oldest bar. In fact, they will bring your food to you at the Springwater, if you want. Everybody does it. Or just sit in the shade at Red's. The chicken is very juicy and flavorful. I went with a "hot" spice level for my sandwich and handled it just fine, although I was warned that it was "very" hot. Decades of eating Mexican peppers and salsas have probably turned by stomach into iron. It was pleasantly hot but not crazy hot. The sandwich combo comes with slaw and pickles on the chicken and it is a sloppy, wonderful mess. It is absolutely delicious. The crinkle-cut fries were heavily-seasoned and delicious and you get an absolute ton of them. The pimento mac and cheese was fine (ordered separately with the tenders) but it is not a must order. Get the fr Skip the touristy chicken spots and come here. This is a great hot chicken sandwich. read more
Red's is the Best Hot Chicken Dive in Nashville. Yes, this place is a dive. But the food is delicious, the portions are huge, and there's air-conditioned seating and beer next door at Springwater. Remember, this is a Chicken Tender place. There are no 1/2 birds or 1/4 birds here. Tenders are the only chicken they serve. But, it is so worth it. Ok, let's start at the beginning... First, you walk into the open air shed and you review the menus on the wall next to and above the windows. Once you've determined what you would like to order, you stand in front of the window on the right. When the window opens, you place your order. If you order their "Hot" you will be warned that it is very spicy. Personally, I Love their "Hot." It delivers the flavor and heat I want when eating Hot Chicken. It's so tasty and it's just enough to make your nose run a bit! I always want coleslaw on my hot chicken sandwich, so the Hot Chicken Sandwich here is perfect. It comes with 2 Tenders, coleslaw, pickles, and Comeback Sauce. It's served with a large portion of wonderfully seasoned crinkle cut fries. Honestly, all their sides here are very good. But, my favorite side is the Pimento Mac & Cheese. I can boldly say that, in my humble opinion, this is the best Mac & Cheese in Nashville. For sure. After you pay (I believe this is a cashless operation) you have the option to take your food to go or to have it delivered to you in Springwater next door. If you have time, definitely take the Springwater option, walk next door, sit at the bar, and order a beer. Your food will be delivered right to you in lovely styrofoam containers. If you do not want any alcohol, you need to order soft drinks or water from Red's. Those things aren't really on the menu at Springwater. The staff at both Red's and Springwater are wonderful, and they definitely contribute to all of this being a wonderful experience! I highly recommend Red's for delicious chicken tenders and sides. As long as you don't need anything fancy, like a soda fountain. Seriously, this place is really good. read more
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Wait time can get a bit wild, but I can see why it's worth the wait. Also, I did go on foodball saturday! I got hot for my 3 peice tenders, and it's HOT! A side of potato salad, so soothing for the spice Cash only at the bar! There is an ATM available. Most domestic beers, and sheltzers. Great service, very informative about the menu read more
1 year ago
Super friendly staff. Very proud of their place. Steady stream of customers proving that this is a local favorite. Great hole in the wall joint when all you're looking for is hot chicken and sides---cuz that's all they got. Everything was delicious. I got the medium spice level for my tenders which was a decent level of heat but didn't make me sweat. Would be curious to go one more level up (there are four levels). Go for the experience. This is a dive place. Almost questioned our choice when we pulled up. But don't be scared off. You'll feel right at home once you order and seat yourself. Signs everywhere say cash only, but we were able to pay with ApplePay. read more
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Thank you so much Becca! So glad you enjoyed it. The bar next door is…
1 year ago
Feels like a true Nashville experience. And nobody in line was wearing boots or a pink cowboy hat. I'd had Hattie B's in Atlanta and loved it, so I wanted to try this much ballyhooed shack. My group of 9 was very glad we did. There wasn't much of a line when we pulled up, and we found a parking spot easily. Despite the short line, the wait was a hearty one. The 45-minute wait gave us time to hoof it over to the Parthenon. Kudos to them for getting the wait time right. The family found some seating in Nashville's oldest bar next door. I ordered the Southern Dirty Bird sandwich, with comeback sauce, pimento cheese and two fat medium-heat tenders. I like heat, and the medium provided plenty. It was massive. The fries were excellent as well, seasoned fantastically. My wife got the Mac and cheese with mild tenders. It was also excellent. I'd love to return and try some of the other items, especially the crunchwrap. Great spot. I'd give 4.5 if I could, but the wait cost a star. read more
We've visited this chicken shack twice now on recent visits to Nashville and will keep coming back! The chicken crunchwrap is unique and delicious! I like to get tenders and mac and cheese separately just so it's easier to take the leftovers to go. We tried the seasoned fries on this last visit and those were great too. Some were slightly too salty for my taste, but they were hot and crispy. The service is straightforward and pretty quick for being made to order. There's an area to wait and to eat inside under their overhang, as well as at the bar next door. There's also a convenient parking lot on the other side of the bar, which we didn't realize the first time we were there. Highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
Well all of there 5star reviews are true, so glad we went here today for lunch, guys at the store are nice, attentive and sweet, fried chicken, it's the best I've ever had, took a friend there who was not interested eating fried chicken, after tasting their food, she's not stopping raving about it, chicken, fries and Mac b cheese everything is 10stars, definitely try this place. Fyi: there medium is like hot(and it's coming from someone who likes spicy food and knows little about spices). read more
2 years ago
So delicious and spicyyyyy! Get the thighs, they are boneless and soooo juicy! Very very good. I liked the medium although it was making my nose run a bit and sweat a little. If you're not into a little bit of a burn, the mild is also very good! Order at the window, they are very nice and will give you recs! I liked the fries and the slaw as sides. Fries were nice and crispy and well seasoned. The slaw was cold and crunchy, perfect! Love that you can get different spice levels within your meal, makes it easier to share if you're wanting different spice levels! read more
10 months ago
Treated myself to a tour of five hot chicken spots in Nashville, and all had something going for them but the rest didn't come close to Red's. Juicy on the inside, molten crisp on the out with just the right amount of dry rub dusting to finish it off. I had mine with two cheap Narragansett's at the bar next door and I'm itching to go back. Make this your first stop. This is a gem. read more
So this place is literally a shack next to a McDonals. You wouldn't know what it is until you got up to the window. The chicken is piping hot and the flavor has some heat. This was the best Nashville chicken I've ever had, hands down. There's only 8 different items on the menu, but highlighting the chicken. The line gets long, so be prepared to wait a bit, but it is well worth the wait! read more
2 years ago
Tried Prince's (supposedly the inventor of Hot Chicken) and this was a little better. Still a bit too salty. Chicken juicy. Potato salad good. Slaw same as Prince's style but better (not as sweet.) Lots of people with airline bags waiting for their meals in the cash only dive bar next door. Took 20 min to get food as it's made to order. Should be a star off for ambiance but in this case the ambiance is unique and not the point. Price is fair, no bargain but cheaper than places in the tourist area. The bar drink prices next door are a bargain! read more
As I've been saying in most of my reviews from my Nashville trip so far, on the whole, I had so many great meals there... but of course, I had to go for some Nashville Hot Chicken, and this place near Vanderbilt's campus came highly recommended. I am happy to say, it was phenomenal! Red's is quite simply a roadside chicken shack. They have a small outdoor covered eating area with counter seating around the edges, everything is served take-out style no matter where you plan to eat it. There is a bar next door that they'll bring your food to, but I didn't explore that, it was a fairly nice day to just eat right out front. I approached the window and my order was promptly taken, no non-sense, no fuss, they're just interested in getting you great chicken made fresh. This IS NOT fast food, and they express that on their sign, but regardless, I waited just 15 minutes for piping hot, made to order, hot chicken. I went with the Hot Chicken Plate with the 3 jumbo tenders, as they were currently out of thighs due to a power outage that spoiled their last supply. That mattered exactly not at all, because the tenders were enormous, juicy, and very filling with a perfect level of spice. I went medium to gauge, and it was just right for me. Flavorful, good heat, not excruciating. The plate came with two sides, I opted for their pimento mac n cheese and cole slaw. The mac was exceptional, really nice sharp cheddar flavor, very creamy. The cole slaw was refreshing and cool, not too mayo heavy, and provided a nice switch to the hot chicken. I also got some great ranch for dipping. It also came with a couple slices of white bread, as is tradition, for mopping up sauce and making little bite size sammies. All told, I could not recommend this place more. I love a place that just cuts to the chase with great food, and Red's is exactly that. I'm sure there is lots of excellent hot chicken available around Nashville, but this should be one of your choices! read more
2 years ago
This is HOT chicken!!! Super good and spicy. They have a window to place the order and depending on how busy they are it's how long it'll take. They have a sign that says they are NOT fast food. So don't expect it to be fast. They are next to Springwater. It's a dive bar and you can go in and tell them you'll be there and they will deliver to your table. You can also wait standing there for it. The guys are friendly. Come check them out! read more
5 months ago
These guys are the real deal! I stumbled across them on my trip to Nashville two years ago and have been dying to go back!! Food is incredible!! Now that I am back, I ordered their crunch wrap (and their Hot Chicken Spice Bottle 4oz. to take home) but my order had their spice missing! I decided to reorder the spice and not only did they refund me my missing order but they also gave me an extra spice bottle with a cute note! Love Red's! read more
1 year ago
Simply the best! The chicken was super tender and moist. The fries were also amazing and super crispy. Bomb seasoning. Super fast service. read more
1 year ago
I don't eat spicy food. But! I had to try this place because I've heard it was great! I got the mild chicken and it was so delicious, crispy, and moist and tender inside! The macaroni and cheese and coleslaw were so delicious and the flavors unique. Service was friendly and quick. I highly recommend Red's! read more
1 year ago
I'm not even sure who first told me about Red's Hot Chicken, but I'm glad they did. It's a little shack -- totally nondescript -- with no real seating and just a walk-up window next to one of Nashville's oldest bars (which dates back to the Prohibition era). When you order, they tell you upfront how long it'll take, and in our case, it was about 30-35 minutes. Later, the wait stretched closer to an hour, but honestly, it was worth every minute. There wasn't much of a line outside, which was misleading because they clearly had a ton of orders queued up inside. We ordered the medium chicken strips and the crunch wrap -- and both were absolutely incredible. Easily one of the highlights of our weekend in Nashville. It's the definition of unassuming: simple setup, no frills, just amazing food. Grab a casual beer next door or hang out while you wait. When we went, there was a huge arts-and-crafts event going on behind the restaurant with thousands of people, so I imagine on a normal weekend the wait would be shorter. This was the cheapest meal we had all weekend, yet it made us smile the most. If you're in Nashville and want what I'd call the best hot chicken in town, don't miss Red's. Totally worth the stop. read more
2 years ago
How did I not know about this place. Awesome taste way better than the others in Nashville!! Very moist and very flavorful!!! The coleslaw makes it. Friendly service, and very fresh ingredients!! A dive for sure and you take it to the dive bar next door. The bathroom in the bar next door is like a Turkish prison:) read more
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