Place was amazing, great food proportions, especially for the price. Tea was genuinely the best I've ever had. Everyone was so friendly as well, makes me feel like home. Music was great and the ambiance was so chill yet made me feel great. Would definitely coming back here again. read more

Maybe I could give 4, 4.5 stars because of the wait time.. it was long, BUT service was really pleasant- two ppl who were really bustin their tails making sure everybody was taken care of AND that the place was in order, tidy. When i did get my food, holy crap! It was fresh, hot, very flavorful without being heavily salted. Their wings are probably some of the best ive had in richmond so far. Let's just say side chic is about to be my main chic when it comes to wings now (had the lemon pepper wet). Also really enjoyed the fried catfish and the green beans. Potato salad was pretty good, on the sweeter side but not too much. The mac and cheese they had to make a fresh batch of so the flavors didnt have time to come together, and it was more saucy than baked - which i was hoping for. But they were cool about taking it back, and asked for feedback. Great playlist. Small spot which i appreciate. Will DEFINITELY be back!! read more

Four of us were at a convention a couple blocks away this past weekend, and by 12 PM, we were ready to take a break and hunt for food. Side Chic was the only restaurant nearby with consistently high reviews, and we couldn't say no to fried chicken. We were seated upon arrival, but it took a long time for the server to take our orders and even longer for the food to arrive. Initially, we planned to split two orders of the 8-piece tenders, but they forgot to put in one of them, so only one arrived about 45 minutes after we sat down. By then, we were itching to go back to our convention, so we all just shared the one platter. 8 PC TENDERS W LARGE FRIES AND 2 CORN BREAD - 21 We were so hungry that we didn't even take a picture of our food. The chicken tenders were incredibly hot and fresh off the frying station. The breading was well-seasoned with variety of spices and had a nice kick to it, while the chicken itself was juicy. The tenders were simple and humble, but I genuinely thought they were one of the best tenders I've ever had. We got sides of ranch, honey mustard, and barbecue sauce to enjoy them in. The fries were okay -- on the soggy side with a bit of seasoning that didn't do much for them. The cornbread was lightly sweet with a hint of cinnamon (?), but we had to send one back after finding a piece of hair in it. While waiting for food, two of us ordered sweet tea, and "sweet" was an understatement. It was a soul-jolting, system-rebooting experience -- my eyes practically flung open before the tea made it down my throat. This stuff worked faster and harder than caffeine. The sweet tea is indeed sweet and not for the weak (like myself). There were two servers and, from what we could tell, maybe one chef in the back, so I can understand why things were moving slowly. Still, the forgotten order and hair in the cornbread made for a pretty rough experience. Our group had mixed thoughts about Side Chic, but acknowledged it was probably a bad day for the restaurant and staff. read more

Cute and eclectically decorated spot. Big enough not to feel like you're rubbing elbows with the table next to you, but small enough to not get lost in the crowd. The food was made to order, so it took a few extra minutes. But everything was fresh and hot when it came to the table. The fried items (fish and shrimp) were a little too salty for me... kinda took over the flavor of the seasoning. Everything else was tasty. However, the table favorite as the green beans w/turkey meat! This side item stole the show. Everyone was nice and attentive. I would definitely go here again. read more

I have never felt so welcomed in a restaurant! The owner and staff are so friendly. Then the food... hands down the best wings I have ever had!!! The fried catfish was breaded so well and super flavorful. And the cornbread... I will dream of that cornbread. So, so good! I wish I lived closer. read more

First time trying this spot. Seems a little easy to miss. I assume they function primarily as a take out spot but I was ready to eat ASAP so I dined in. The service was really good. Great music choices. The gentleman who took my order (maybe the owner too I'm not sure) was very nice and attentive. He gave me the run down on the menu and checked on me often. I got tenders, fries, cornbread, Mac and cheese and lemonade. Tenders were definitely my favorite part. Definitely quality chicken. Mac and cheese was cool, doesn't taste like anywhere else. I could go for more cheese. Fries were yummy. Cornbread wasn't for me. Lemonade had country time lemonade powder mix vibes. Definitely will be back to try out the wings. read more

Side Chic - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This little spot is a nice vibe. I drank two margaritas while I waited for my food. Everything was super seasoned. They also have happy hour on some days. The staff were really cool. read more

Side Chic - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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By far the best underground restaurants we have found. Great service, great people, amazing food. It was a total vibe. Shout out to the owner for giving such great service and offering military discount. Y'all are amazing and we will definitely be back. read more

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Very nice spot! Close to convention center, fairly easy to find parking. You can tell a lot of love and pride goes into these dishes. Cajun fries nice and spicy! Huge portions on the sandwiches and tenders. Great homemade sauces. read more

Pulled up to find the place slightly packed for a Wed. evening - definitely a good sign. I initially had my heart set on demolishing a shrimp basket, but they were out. Tragic. Ended up with the whole chicken wings and green beans (yes, I paid the extra $2 to skip the fries, because apparently that's who I am now). Took one bite of the cornbread that came with the meal before I even pulled off and instantly knew I'd made the right choice. The green beans? Seasoned like somebody's grandmama was back there. They didn't stand a chance after my first forkful. Wings came out hot enough to make me question my fingerprints but mama ain't raise no quitter. Staff were friendly and helpful over the phone and when I arrived. I would risk disappointment over shrimp again! read more

Side Chic - Whole wings w/ honey garlic sauce and side of green beans. Also pictured is what's left of the cornbread. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I love this place! It smells great before you step in. I wish I had time to stop in every visit to Richmond. I do not eat enough soul food and its hard to find a good one when traveling. I had the fish (whiting) and one side. All the right temperature and seasoning. I ate in and used the restroom. No issues with either. A young man helped me and that went well. It was a weekday Friday between 11-1pm. There were two other tables dining in. The restaurant was clean and warm (early March). You know what I have a photo from my IG *posted* read more

Side Chic - whiting & green beans - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I visited Side Chic for the first time today, June 13th, and had an amazing experience. While reviewing the menu, I noticed they offered seafood options. Since I have a severe seafood allergy, my first concern was cross-contamination. Not only did my waitress take the time to double-check for me, but the chef personally came out to speak with me as well. She explained that while they do not fry everything together, some items are battered together. When I heard that, I was worried I wouldn't be able to eat there. Instead of turning me away, she went above and beyond and made a fresh batch of batter specifically for my meal so I could safely enjoy the food. The food, service, and level of care were absolutely incredible. I will 100% be back and would highly recommend Side Chic to anyone. They do get busy, but be patient--it's absolutely worth the wait! To the owners, if you happen to see this: thank you so much. I truly appreciate the kindness, accommodation, and effort your team showed me today. You made me feel welcome, safe, and valued as a customer, and I'm so grateful I was able to enjoy your food. read more

I was in the area at an event at the convention center and decided to give Side Chic a try. It's a family owned and run black business. Upon arrival we were greeted immediately and seated after a few mins. The place is spacious and well lit. The wife/mom and daughter were bussing tables and the mom said their daughter is the side chic. She was so cute maybe 4 or 5 years old and already helping with the family business. The wife shared that her daughter was the inspiration for the logo and her husband was the one who drew the logo. Our server (I think her name was Taylor) came over and took our order. I went with the peach lemonade, shrimp and fries basket and 6 piece honey garlic wings. Everything is made fresh to order so it did take some time to come out. We wanted the wings as an appetizer but it came out after our entrees. The husband/father who introduced himself as Lou was one of the staff to drop off food to our table. He was very polite and even shared his plans about updating the logo when we asked about his process with drawing it. The food was super delicious. My eyes were bigger than my belly cause I ordered more than I could eat. Everything was seasoned well and fried to perfection. The leftovers heated nicely the next day. Overall, great customer service, tasty food and reasonable prices. I definitely recommend. read more

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The service was great! We were greeted as soon as we walked in. Our food was cooked fresh and was delicious we got honey garlic and buffalo Thai chili. The wings were a good size. We also tried the mac & cheese which I didn't care for. The inside was nicely decorated with pink and black. read more

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Lu and his wife were super sweet! My friend and I visited on the 4th of July with the intention of getting wings and a few other things, but they were sold out of the wings! I was so sad, because the wings looked sooo good on social media but we decided to get a chicken sandwich, shrimp, fish, and a variety of sides. Everything was seasoned very well and is made cook to order so it's fresh! Our food took about 20 minutes after ordering. My friend and I sat and watched tv near one of the screens they had. The portion sizes were pretty good; the catfish is HUGEEEEE. We really enjoyed everything we had. My friend especially enjoyed the potato salad. I'm a little sad they ran out of chicken, but I understand that it was a holiday. We were actually one of the last customers of the day because they had sold out of everything after us. Wishing this business the best of luck and I can't wait to come back to try the chicken! read more

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Great food and atmosphere. Everything is amazing! Macaroni was especially delicious. Service was great and music was a vibe

I visited Side Chic for the first time on a late Friday afternoon. The restaurant was completely empty although I did see a woman stop in to pick up her phone order. The gentleman at the register was very helpful and polite. I ordered 4 chicken tenders and 6 wings along with Carla's sauce and honey garlic sauce on the side. I was informed that their wings are fresh and made to order, so it would take about 15 minutes to prepare. He recommended that I call in next time to avoid the wait, but I wasn't in a hurry and didn't mind. I posted up and watched some TV (they have four flat screens hanging). My wait time was a little over 20 minutes. I typically check my takeout before leaving the restaurant (or my parking space), but it's not a perfect record. That day, I wish I had. The chicken tenders were great. Nicely seasoned, a bit crispy, perfectly sized. The wing dings had potential and were even more seasoned than the tenders; however, 5 out of 6 of them wanted to fly away. As you can see in my photos, the wings were not properly cleaned as they still had visible feathers in the skin. And, one of my sauces was missing. The wings and tenders were packaged in the same container which wasn't a huge deal since they were all for me, but just be aware of this in case you're buying food for multiple people. I called the restaurant to attempt to resolve the feather issue, but I was told by the gentleman who assisted me earlier that he would need to have his manager call me back. I visited the restaurant on Friday, April 19th, but as of the time of this review, I have not received a call back. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. I wanted to continue to patronize this business because the food does actually taste great, but the feathery wings in addition to the failure to return my call just doesn't cut it for me. read more

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Taste Be Found!!!! Was my reaction to Side Chic!!! I was so hype to try this establishment, due to the reviews on Instagram, bad choice...the service was ok after waiting about 15 minutes in a half empty restaurant between being seated and waited on...the staff were not dressed the best, rather sloppy in my opinion, the food can you say bland 10x we had the Big Daddy chicken sandwich with Carla sauce,2/10 it was blah, & tasteless...the chicken was cooked nicely, and the sandwich presented well...but was not seasoned at all!!! The fries were tasty 5/10, the mac & cheese was ok, but dry 4/10...the lemonade bussin...I won't be returning read more

Side Chic - Big Daddy w/ Carla sauce - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Stumbled across this small gem while in RVA. Definitely glad to have found it. Great menu and appreciated the special of the day. 3 wings with a side and corn bread. I have three wings with green beans and added potato salad. Daughter had wings with fries. Everything was great, chicken dropped fresh so a few minute wait but soooo worth it! The green beans and potato salad was some of the best I've had ( definitely a family recipe) Owner was very attentive and nice (thanks Lou) allowed us to eat inside even though they were about to close. Will definitely be back, try them out! read more

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Finally came here after passing by for a couple months now, since I moved into the area I've been super curious to stop in. I love the name and the location is literally walking distance from my place! I will say I met the owner who was super nice and the vibe was very friendly, I felt like I was hanging out with people I grew up with very personable and even had a regular stop in and we just all enjoyed casual conversation. I ordered to go so I enjoyed a nice cold beer while I waited, they have a really nice beer selection. Now for the food, I got fried chicken wings, with side of Mac n cheese, and it came with a muffin. The chicken wings weren't that bad, but for it to be a chicken place I thought it would be a little less basic, and it was a little too bready for me, and not as seasoned as I would've preferred. I'm sorry to say this but the Mac n cheese was not good at all, I actually had to throw it away I couldn't finish it. The noodles and cheese were hard and greasy. It's almost like they scraped the bottom of the barrel and gave it to me to eat. I mean the amount of oil was enough to cause heart palpitations, I really want to believe maybe I got a bad batch, because at first they said the Mac n cheese was all gone, and then came back and said they actually did have some, so maybe it really was scraped from the bottom of the barrel lol! The menus is pretty large so if I did come back I would maybe try a chicken sandwich, but staying faaaaaaaaaaaaaar away from the Mac cheese! The muffin was good though! read more

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I'm waiting for my food outside since we were not able to be seated. Not that there were not enough seats but because their policy is not to seat people that are 2 or 1 on a table for 4. There were plenty of tables but that's what the hostess said. The hostess acted like she did not want to be there by how she responded, she was not rude or mean just lacked customer service skills. Food took a while to be ready for just tenders and fries. Never coming back here and don't recommend the place, by customer service alone. read more

Went to Side Chic on a short stay. Small space, but they're pushing out some amazing wings. Get the lemon pepper (wet), and they were great. Everything is cooked fresh so we did have to wait only about minutes, which was fine because the food came out hot. The best part of the experience were the staff. They were very patient, and explained everything on the menu. My only critique would be little feathers still being left on the wings. As a person who cooks, I do know they are hard to remove, so it didn't bother us much! read more

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Visited yesterday and got the hot chicken sandwich meal with a lemonade! It was delicious and a pleasant environment. Received a student discount and very appreciative! Service was amazing! read more

Side Chic - Chicken sandwich with Cajun Fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food and service was excellent. The sweet was homemade, it was refreshing and delishous.

Worst service ever! After waiting over an hour for food we had to cancel our order because it was nowhere near ready. I was assured I would receive a refund on my card. Over a week later and no refund. This place is dishonest and not worth your time. read more

Very excited to try this restaurant. Service here is top notch. I'm convinced Virginians are just pleasant people to be around. Our server was very polite and friendly. We got lemon pepper wings, honey garlic wings, Cajun fries, and a side of Mac and cheese... fries aren't really my thing but they were ok. Now on to the wings, very meaty, fresh, well seasoned all the way to the bone. Definitely on my list of best wings in Richmond. The Mac and cheese was really good, different from what I'm use to but good nonetheless. They also have beer you can purchase as well as fountain drinks so I got some Stella Artois and come sweat tea and lemonade. The lemonade was too sweet for me but the sweat tea was just fine, and homemade and freshly brewed, I enjoyed that. Definitely good for groups and dates they are open as late as 3 am on weekends which is cool. Very cute ambience casual. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Chicken Sandwich was good as hell, sweet tea 10/10. . read more

This place is a hidden gem! Delicious wings and fries. Great drinks and an overall cool vibe. The owner was personable and we had great service. Literally some of the best Old Bay wings I have had. May be our first time but won't be our last. read more

Side Chic - Old Bay wings (I asked for crispy) - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Great lil hole in the wall with a welcoming owner and a relaxed vibe with great tasting food!!! Everyone who knows me knows when I come to Virginia I go straight for some soul food!! 4 jumbo full size coco chili wings with Jambalaya and yams (so soft so sweet) absolutely delicious If you are in Richmond stop by but don't walk by or you may miss it!! read more

True southern fried chicken, this place can't be missed. Atmosphere, perfect, staff, friendly. See you again tomorrow!

Our family ordered the chicken sandwich, chicken tenders and chicken wings. The chicken sandwich was huge, full of flavor and juicy. The chicken tenders were meaty, juicy and crispy . The chicken wings were spiced to perfection and truly amazing! Love at first bite! read more

Hole in the wall restaurant, super yummy!! The service was really good but the food does take a little while to come out. However, the wait is worth it!! All the food was DELICIOUS. Will come back read more

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The service is amazing! They cook your wings fresh so you might have to wait 15-20 minutes for wings but it's worth it. The owners are very interactive . Please support this business. read more

Side Chic - Wings and fish with Cajun fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This husband and wife team puts out some excellent food. This is definitely a hidden gem in RVA. Prices a kind expensive but what isn't these days. 10/10 in my book. read more

I genuinely don't know where to begin. I'm still baffled. As someone who dines out regularly and takes pride in supporting Black-owned businesses, I came in expecting soul, community, and comfort on a plate. What I got instead was confusion, dysfunction, and a vivid reminder that not everything with a hype train deserves to be boarded. I've had bad meals before, but this? This felt like a dare. And frankly, I'm still questioning how this place is legally up and running. Let's talk food. The wings were so salty they could've been used to de-ice roads. The shrimp had a fishy aftertaste that screamed I should've been tossed yesterday. The mac and cheese? Dry enough to start a brush fire. And the color? Everything was aggressively red. Chicken, shrimp all dunked in Sazón like it was the house marinade. Newsflash. Sazón is not a personality. It's a seasoning. When we asked for tartar sauce, we were handed cocktail sauce, then mayonnaise, with a casual "we're low on tartar." Since when is mayo a backup plan for seafood? Oh, and the whiting? "We're out." Which sounds like their permanent status, honestly.Even the menu couldn't get it right. They spelled yams as "yums." That typo told me everything I needed to know. We weren't in a restaurant. We were in someone's delusional side hustle, and it shows. But the food was just the first layer. When I politely expressed to the bartender, a light-skinned gentleman with the kind of attitude that should never come with a service role, that I didn't like the wings, his immediate response was I never go anywhere and not pay for something I eat. Sir, I took one bite. That's how dining works. In a real establishment, feedback is welcomed, adjustments are made, and guests are respected. Instead, he escalated the situation, raised his voice, and shouted for someone to call the police. Police. Over chicken. As if that weren't enough, we paid in full and attempted to leave, only to be followed outside by the owner and her staff like it was a schoolyard fight about to break out. At one point, the owner shouted My daughter's coming out to fight you. Ma'am. What? Is this an eatery or a neighborhood beef in uniform? The establishment is unprofessional, untrained, and unfit to be serving the public. They were serving alcohol without asking for IDs, a liability waiting to happen. Condiments were improvised. Threats were personalized. Hospitality was nonexistent. You can tell this place isn't led by a professional. Not in the kitchen. Not behind the bar. And certainly not in ownership. And to be honest, Side Chick is the most unintentionally accurate name I've seen. Because that's exactly what the energy was giving. Scattered, sloppy, and reactive. The behavior was too fluid, too familiar, meaning this wasn't their first time treating a customer like this. Watching the staff and owner crowd up like it was a block party gone left? Wild. I'm a food critic. I've reviewed five-star fine dining and hole-in-the-wall gems. I support Black businesses with pride. But this right here? This was a lesson in what happens when ego runs a restaurant and accountability never clocked in. And these glowing five-star reviews? Probably written by relatives, regulars, or folks who've never eaten anywhere with standards. Because if people were being honest? This place doesn't just lack flavor. It lacks leadership, structure, and sense. read more

I went there yesterday and they must have been having an off day. We ordered a 6 & 12 piece wings, one 6 piece without sauce and one 12 piece with sauce. We were told 20 minutes. We ask how much longer and we're advised that the cook miscounted our wings. They offered us drinks while we waited- the drinks were flat. Then they gave me an order. I went to my car and we checked the food only to find out that it wasn't our food. I returned I side one more time to finall get my order. read more

First and foremost, the food is pretty dang good in the world of fried food. My chicken tenders were fried to a beautiful color which indicated they were seasoned properly, and the breading was a perfect layer which was super crispy but not to thick. The flavor was on point and these were some of the JUICIEST chicken tenders I've had. The fries could use a little work as most were super short and could've had a little bit better texture, however, that Cajun seasoning make them worth it. The service was friendly and pretty quick. Only real critique on my part is the interior atmosphere could use a face lift, but if that's all I could critique then I'd say they got something good going on here! Prices are a little high in my opinion, but everywhere has jacked up prices so what can I say. Overall I enjoyed my meal, will come back and probably try their fried seafood. read more

Side Chic - Chicken Tenders and Fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Food was excellent. Everything was fresh, cooked to order. Service was excellent. Little expensive but well worth it. Portions were large. Definitely going back. read more

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Ate here for the first time today and I was very pleasantly surprised. It's better than your typical fried chicken joint. I got the Riha 4 PC combo for $14.40 and it came with 4 tenders, seasoned fries, and cornbread. The chicken was tasty and just felt healthier than overly fried pieces, the fries were well seasoned, and the cornbread was the right amount of moist and flavorful. It was great. read more

Okay seriously I'm 62 years old and I've had a lot of chicken sandwiches because it is one of my favorites. This place does something magic to chicken. The bun was good the chicken was awesome The honey butter was great. And I just had the standard classic sandwich. I shudder to think what some of the more deluxe sandwiches would be like. And to top it off are you kidding me steak fries with a great Cajun seasoning. This small hole in the wall place is like a little brick basement with so much atmosphere you actually want to stay. The service staff was busting their butts and they had a lot of people there even though it was a small place but they were still polite kept me up to date several times topped off my drink and I just wish I lived in Richmond. Unfortunately I'm just visiting. read more