World famous Slavko's chicken as you go on pacific you can see the giant chicken! You get a warm welcome from the owner Jim. Very respectful guy and has a couple guys help him out and learn everyday. Fried chicken and must try potatoes nuggets too. They are the best. Short ribs and fish lobsters turkey everything you name it all bbq. You are missing out if you haven't tried it read more

Great little joint from 1922. The absolute friendliest people work there. Got the 4 pc fried chicken plate and the Croatian plate. Chicken not bad. The potatoes were excellent with choice of dipping sauces. Loved the saurkraut!! Great sauce and chunks of meat in it. The crevapi was very good. Only spent $37 including two sodas. And walked away with a good quality shirt for $15. Total old school place. Just my style read more

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Stopped by Slavko's in the beautiful city of San Pedro and this spot did NOT disappoint! A buddy of mine ordered the four-piece fried chicken with potatoes, and it was crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. I went with the roast beef sandwich and it was absolutely delicious -- tender, fresh, and made just right. One thing I love is how many great items they have on the menu, and yes... they even have a lobster tank! You don't see that everywhere. With so many options, I honestly can't wait to come back and try everything else. If you're in San Pedro, Slavko's is definitely a must-try. Great food, great vibes, and worth every visit. read more

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I haven't eaten here about 8 or so years but I would have to say that the food hasn't changed. The chicken is still crispy, potato edges chuncks are still awesome, the gizzards and chicken hearts are still to die for!!! One of those OG San Pedro spots that have lasted the test of time!!! So if you haven't been here give them a try and when you do dont wait as long as I did to come back. read more

Place has been around FOREVER! Love this place. The staff is wonderful! The food is great! The ambiance is awesome. You can never go wrong with a pint of potato nuggets along with a dodger game. read more

I always love checking out local establishments that have stood the test of time, around for nearly 100 years! Service was wonderful, they are very hard-working here and clearly care about what they do. We really enjoyed the Croatian platter as well as their famous potato nuggets and sides. The three bean salad was absolutely delicious as worth of baked beans and their sauces. Prices are fair and portions generous, they also take great care and packaging the items to go if you do not want to dine in. I love that. They are open early if you are looking for a hearty lunch before noon. Great option in the area if you're looking for something unique, affordable, and delicious! read more

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Awesome service and quality of the food is great. The potatoes are normally a must each time I go. The chicken is good too. I want to try their ribs and I believe they have a broiled/baked chicken. read more

The service and location were great, and I really appreciated the overall atmosphere. This was my first visit after hearing so much praise about the food, so I was excited to try it. Unfortunately, the dishes lacked flavor, and a few pieces of the chicken were not fully cooked. While I had a positive experience with the service, I personally wouldn't return for the food due to the concern of being served undercooked chicken, which can be a health risk. read more

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My parents came here and now I come here . I have to say that lately it's been a hit and miss, when I come for my Chicken and Nuggets, the Chicken has been dry and nuggets under cooked . It's happened several times but we still like it here. Hope this makes you better. Plenty of street parking . read more

Brian was fantastic. He is all about his brand and getting the word out about their delightful food. He let me try samples of a few things while I was making my choice which I didn't ask for. It was extremely nice he did that. I ended up getting the pulled pork sandwich. It was delicious. The sandwich with a side of potatoes for $11 was massive. I got two meals out of it. The ambiance is super cool. You can tell the place has a been a local neighborhood spot for years. And it's very clean despite being around for decades. You can tell they keep up on the cleaning. Great experience and I sure will be back. Thanks Robert! read more

Yummy yummy in my tummy. Worth the trip to San Pedro! When you have home made fried chicken at the house..... and you still come to Slavko's!!! Don't forget the Karlovacko! read more

Slavko's - Chicken and beer! - Barbeque Near Me - San Pedro, California

Delicious bites here! The chicken nuggets, potato nuggets, and usual classics are all executed to perfection here - but don't overlook their new BBQ Ribs! A welcome addition to the menu - tender, juicy, and packed full of flavor. Slavko's is a no-brainer when you're hungry on a beautiful California day. Recommended! Pro Tip: - Make sure to double-check the hours when you're planning on visiting - this spot isn't open 7 days a week. read more

Friendly service. I was excited to see the cevapcici dinner on the windows and missed the full Croatian plate at the counter. Everything was delicious and super filling. My partner and I could've split one plate but we wanted to try everything. Dining room was adorable and food took a second because they made it fresh. Nuggets are always ready to go it looks like. We'll be back to try the full Croatian plate, lamb shanks and maybe a fresh spiny lobster? read more

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Ordered a pre cooked turkey, sliced ready to serve...great, tasty, moist, fresh... Worth every $ read more

Absolutely love this place for the owner, then the food! Back in the late 90's and early 2000, I had a boat docked near Pedro. I've always passed this place, wish I'd gone in earlier! As soon as I entered, I looked a bit confused and the owner immediately gave me a sample of their potato and chicken nugget. I was already hooked, not by the food, but by this sweet older gentleman. I had already glanced at the menu on Yelp and knew I wanted the gizzards and liver. Since he had already given me the famous potato and chicken nuggets, I asked what else he had. He offered the cevapcici and explained that it was a sausage with ground beef, lamb and other meats, which I didn't catch. I was already going to order this because it had lamb. He also said I can get 1/2 n 1/2 of the order of gizzard and liver if I did the pint size. When I got my food, he said if I liked the cevapcici, then come back for the Croatian plate. I took my food to the nearby beach and tasted the food! So much sausage and potatoes! The ayver sauce is like a red bell pepper base. The onions on the sausage were sweet. Yum! Eat the liver and gizzards hot! I added a honey mustard sauce for 35 cents more. But I did take the leftovers home and bake it in the toaster oven. The inside is minimal. The pricing is cheaper than others. I'll be back for more food and the older gentleman's hospitality! Since I now go fishing and hiking around there! read more

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This place never seems to fail me . When I'm in the area and craving the best potatoes wedges / Nuggets and fried chicken. This is the go to spot . Bar none read more

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Perfect chicken and nuggets. Beautifully seasoned and fast service. Owners are so nice and deserve the world.

Slavkos is the best chicken and potatoes ever. Absolute locals favorite still going strong after all these years . A true family owned and operated by San Pedro originals . Also the locally caught lobster is a great value. Service always the best read more

I got the chicken nuggets and also got potato nuggets. Really really tasty. The service was great and the staff was friendly. Very affordable as well. Tip: if you pay cash you get 4% off. Out of 10 I give this spot a 8.8. A must try in San Pedro. read more

Slavko's - Menu as of 2/27/25 - Barbeque Near Me - San Pedro, California

Great place very old school San Pedro love it 5 stars friendly staff very clean takes all payments my favorite are the gizzards and potatoes They have ribs fried chicken potato salad and much more dine in or take out read more

I called ahead to make sure they were open and headed over. First visit so Jim provided us some samples and we left with a pile of potato and chicken nuggets, jalapeño poppers, and bbq ribs. I wanted to stop for some beer but guess what? Slavko's sells beer so we got a six-pack of Estrella. Needed ketchup too, and he sold us a bottle! It's a one stop shop!!! We enjoyed all the goodies! read more

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Iconic restaurants stay successful for many reasons, and great food is at the heart of it. Slavko's has since 1922 , largely thanks to their famous potato nuggets, which have become a beloved tradition in the community. I ordered them and was amazed at how such a simple nugget could deliver such bold, comforting flavor. Golden and crispy on the outside, soft and moist inside, they were unforgettable, with a subtle seasoning that elevates each bite. Jim shared the history, explaining how his father, driven by passion and hard work, created the recipe decades ago. Their story is one of dedication, family, and a commitment to quality that continues today. These potato nuggets aren't just food; they're a legacy, and they're worth every cent$$$$ read more

Employees were great , owner outrageously rude . Messed my order up so I explained I wanted all 4pc thighs not a regular 4 pc and was wondering how can we fix that he responded with attitude and said I DONT KNOW WHAT YOURE TALKING ABOUT WHAT YOUR NAME? I said my name and he yells out anyone waiting for a Victoria and the nice employee said he did and the owner said well the. Your gonna wanna deal with this and I explained he apologized and the. Owner hopped back on the phone and said you can't order on the phone anymore you'll have to come in .WHEN I WASNT even ordering on the phone I was asking for a solution I wasn't even mad or rude asking how to fix the problem. After thinking about that interaction I called back and it was the owner again and he answered "happy holidays slavkos " I said this is Victoria I'm not coming in to fix it the owner is rude and as I said my name he was speaking over me and said I told you to come in no more phone orders I now raised my voice and said you are rude and. IM NOT COMING IN! Thank you . for someone who runs a business is flat out unprofessional and rude . If you can't handle customer service then you shouldn't be answering phones . With how the shop looks I don't think you would want to be rude and run customers out . You need the business go back and learn from your employees customer service id hate to work for a AHOLE if I can give negative stars I SURE THE HELL WOULD. And your thanksgiving dinner is trash . You guys went down hill read more

My dad had a ceramic shop back in the late 2000's in front of Slavko's. We would often grab food from Slavko's because not only was their food amazing, but their staff was always very kind! They hook it up with the food, I truly miss their food. I live pretty far away but I have to make the drive out there soon. Truly a Gem! read more

A San Pedro must stop by. Can't remember the owners name but a very nice older man.. I get the 4 piece Chicken and Nuggets they are delicious nothing like it in town. They have added a few things since I last was here, Ribs, nuggets and other side orders. Nuggets are worth trying . Street parking available only. Must try . read more

Slavko's for my Simbang Gabi. :) Went back to Slavko's this Saturday after visiting the first time last Saturday. A real, authentic Croatian American experience. The Croatian Plate, for less than 17,99$ had my name written on it. Mostaccioli red pasta with meaty sauce, cevapi which is usually ground beef ground veal ground lamb ground mutton that instead of meatball round are skinless sausages shaped like thick two inch length cylinders with seared caramelized onions, sauerkraut with onions chopped ribs and something like Polish kielbasa skin on chopped sausages but Croatian instead, plus four thick slices of white fresh bread. (Freshly baked Croatian baguette?) With two containers of special thick red condiment Croat sauce, made with special vegetables? I learned this dip called ajvar is made of roasted vegetables and is called pepper caviar. Such large portions! Yaaay. A wait of more than ten minutes, less than fifteen. So. Worth. It. Previously all I knew of the culture was the singer Lorde. Who is also New Zealander for Croatian. And that at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic parish there is a Croatian mass and celebrating congregation on Sundays. *Simbang Gabi is Filipino Catholic Christmas morning/night celebration read more

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I am sure you are familiar with the expression- do not judge a book by its cover. Meaning that you should not assume value by the exterior of a person or, in this case, an establishment. I think this place is not more frequented by customers because it gives tattered and forgotten vibes. But this place is a treasure-- so hopefully this review lets others know that this place can be the valuable Pokemon card that you can find at the neighborhood flea market. I say this because the food is fried goodness at a reasonable rate. This is a breadth of fresh air in an atmosphere that is thick with high inflation-rates stench. When you enter prepare to be underwhelm by the decorations. The place is certainly not chic. The knick knacks that are around the restaurant are mostly for amusement, they do not speak elegance or create an atmosphere of elevated sophistication. But they are fun to see. For example, there is a sign where a tomcat says "hi bate" to a female cat. The female cat says "do not hi babe me, you told me that we were just wrestling." The tomcat sits four-legged with a smug and accomplished smile. The female cat has a fancy bow around her neck--- she belongs to society. The tomcat made her belong to the alleys for a night. A story is told by this portrait that is funny, superficially. But if you look at it through the eyes that one should have after the me too movement the sign is offensive. But this place has the sign so I encourage you to go with the eyes that spot humor at face value. Do not over analyze or you will be offended. I went there and I dropped a nearly empty cup of ice coffee. I felt bad. They had to clean up my mess. But they did not make me feel bad about it. In that respect this place is a classy joint. When I go- the move is the chicken nugget plate. It comes with plumb chicken nuggets and potato nuggets. They are not exactly crispy. But you can take them and make them as crispy as you want. I also get 5 corn on the cob. They warm them up, put some melted butter on top, and they are good! I eat them till every corn niblet is gone--- like I was a cartoon character and I used a type-writer method to identify and enjoy every niblet. I also got two corn muffins. They warm those up too. They give you choice of sauces. I go and get the honey mustard dressing. It is all decent. It is not a bite from heaven but it fixes hunger good and proper and all for under 16 dollars. And I think all I ordered can feed two people. This place is worth a visit. If you are not fussy, and can handle simple food that is done good enough then you must go here. Your tummy will be satisfied and your wallet wont' weep. But remember do not assume that this place is fancy. It is down-to-earth and sweet. It is like visiting a friend from the country- they give you good eats and they have a glorious absence of sophistication. read more

Best spot in town for potato's and fried chicken, Croatian style! Owner is chill and down to earth, always offers me a free taste of the daily soup, which is reasonably priced and tasty. My wife and I come here every week; Pedro cultural hubs like Slavko's are the best place to understand the city. Only open four days a week, which blows when you have a craving on Monday. Parking is tough, but a neighborhood walk is simple enough. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent! The food is delicious! the chicken is so moist ! the ribs are delicious. It's a great staff they're friendly and welcoming. The quality of the food is superb. read more

Fried chicken was my go to here. They need to take it back up a notch. Always excellent service.

San Pedro's best. We love Slavko's. Their chicken nuggets and potato nuggets are to die for. Service is always on point and owner is very nice. Lots is seating with fresh and different food options. A Sunday favorite! read more

Slavko's - Chicken nuggets and potato nuggets. Ranch and BBQ sauce - Barbeque Near Me - San Pedro, California

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OG spot and amazing free samples and good food, recommend the nuggets and nugs combo. But ask to try anything and he'll give it to you

I had the chicken nuggets and potato special. Food was great and I really enjoyed it. The owner was so nice in making a recommendation.

Perfect fried chicken. Immaculate oldies vibes. They really need a homemade lemonade or like peach tea. Excellent service.. needs honey and tobasco.. or like a killer key lime pie just something to contrast the fried food read more

A 4th of July tradition in San Pedro, for my family at least. Potato nuggets and fried chicken always a favorite at our celebration

This place is known for the potato nuggets. Another thing you need to try is the cevapcici. There are a few places that serve this Eastern European sausage and I was so happy to see that this is an option on the menu. You can also try their mustacholli (pasta) as a side. Croatian food is difficult to find so maybe order the Croatian plate to get a sampler or order a la carte as a special request. Definitely try the Croatian items on the menu. The service is friendly and very patient in answering my questions about what to order. The owner is happy to please his customers. I would definitely add an order their potato nuggets since that is their specialty and their most popular item. I would skip the chicken nuggets as I found it to be tough, dry and overcooked. This place has been around since 1922 and is an essential part of the San Pedro dining scene. read more

Get over here for the best nuggets and chicken! So glad I had a flat and found a tire shop A cross the street. James is like a caring dad who does nothing but make you feel at home. Not a fancy place but a place where your kids and you will feel welcomed and full. read more

Slavko's - Lunch time - Barbeque Near Me - San Pedro, California

Excellent customer services and delicious food! My favorite are the nuggets, potatoes and crab. So good!!

Fried chicken was delicious. Not a fan of their ribs. Second time there in 15 years. Same experience.

Fantastic place for fresh not frozen chicken or duck. The place is huge and unassuming except for the giant chicken in the roof. I ordered a fresh whole duck and made a delicious stuffed duck dish that my entire family enjoyed and consumed in a blink. Street parking along Pacific Ave was light. I got an order of their potato wedges and these amazing. Crispy on the outside and soft and moist inside. I shall buy all my fowl here from now on read more