Friendly atmosphere to match the delicious food. Service was top notch. Can't wait to visit again.

I went back and had one of their Tender Boxes with some different sauces and it was AMAZING. And filling too. The salad and the sandwich were really good the other times I went. but it's the tenders that make this 5 stars for me now. read more

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the wonderful experience I had during my recent visit (April 12, 2026). From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism that truly set the tone for the rest of my meal. The food was absolutely exceptional--fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with great care. Every bite reflected a commitment to quality that did not go unnoticed. It's rare to find a place that delivers both taste and consistency at such a high level. Equally impressive was the level of service. The staff was attentive, friendly, and genuinely enthusiastic about ensuring a great dining experience. Their positive attitude and efficiency made the visit even more enjoyable. Carol was the absolute best. I had previously had a negative experience at this location and returned to give it one more try. Everyone experiences an off day, and I thought it unfair to write them off completely. I am so glad that I gave them another try. Carol, you have gained a customer for life!!! Your professionalism is top tier. Thank you for maintaining such high standards in both your food and customer service. I look forward to returning soon and will gladly recommend your restaurant to others. read more

[ February, 2026 ] Delicious "faster food" chicken in good location. The decor is nice and bright and dishes have healthy options. read more

Very clean minimalist modern vibe fast food restaurant to order yourself at kiosk or you can asl order with staff at the counter. Very delicious fun sauce options and fusion salad options as well. A wide variety of self-serving drink station. Fast service and very delicious food. We got a thai chicken salad and clasic tender with side salad. Strawberry lemonade. They are environmentally friendly and have paper straws with trash can including recycle and compost. read more

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Came across this place as a cheaper alternative to chicken. Wanted to grab something as I cap off my day. Ordered the Chimichurri Star Crispy Fillet Sandwich, 4 Nuggets, Truffle Fries, and a large Guava (Kane sweetened) drink. The service was fleeting. The ambiance, one of a gathering place for reasonable grub. Not a fan of the meal though it was not horrible. Just didn't scream as FRESH as I'd have liked it to have been. The Truffle Fries being my favorite of all three. The Chimichurri Star Sandwich was not bad either except for the fact the buns weren't warm nor toasted. The sandwich could have been a bit warmer as well. Good flavors however making it worthy of consumption. The untidiness of the restroom wasn't exactly comforting. Glad I came in and tried it however. Was curious. Curiosity settled. Experienced now. read more

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Was in the area so we absolutely had to have Starbird. We ordered two salads through the self service kiosk. That was super easy. Our order was ready in less than 10 minutes. Free parking right outside. Be prepared parking was limited so we were lucky. Clean eating space. Delicious and nutritious. Ordered the Thai and the elote salads. Need Sriracha to make it a 10!!! read more

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The Baseline: For a Chicken restaurant you need to have good quality chicken, good sides, good sauce/rubs, and preparation of all ingredients. Food: I had the Big Star Chicken Sandwich which was big, meaty, and tasty. The bread for the buns was light and airy. The breading on the chicken was well spiced and adhered to the Brest meat well leaving the meat moist and juicy. The elote bowl was a cold prepared grilled corn with a combo of herbs, cheese, and lime juice that made it very tasty. The chicken tenders were also well prepared like the sandwich but treated the tender cut just as juicy well. The sauces are a nice accompaniment to the food. The fries are "bag fries" but are still well prepared and not over-saturated with oil during the fry. Sodas were from Alameda Soda Company and had the Hangar 25 cola and Old Fountain cream soda (liked it the best). Will come back for the food. Service: Great service at the restaurant and the manager, Don, was super friendly and was happy to help me with my meals tonight. Made sure I was well taken care of. You can order directly from the Starbird App so you can earn sweet free food by accumulating points. Ambiance: Great location in Marina Del Rey with inside and outdoor patio seating. Order kiosk was easy to use. read more

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Super friendly staff. The chicken was more dry and less spicy than I usually get at the Hollywood location. Still good though but to me the Hollywood location is drenched in the spice and spice oil and I missed that. read more

Starbird Chicken - nashville hot 10 Piece Nuggets Nashville Hotbird® Tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

Ambiance: this Starbird is located in MDR, close to freeway, and conveniently connected with grocery store and movie theaters Service: friendly and patient, and the food was prepared adequately Food: standard Starbird menu with seasonal items Indian Hotbird - **** Hot Masala Crispy Chicken, Masala hre shake, Tikka Sauce, classic slaw, Tamarind Mint Raita, pickled red onion, cucumber, Asian herb mix, soft round bun, spicy and rich in flavors, recommend Price: moderate portion and affordable price, expect $15+ per person for a quick bite read more

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My son and fiancé are true chicken connoisseurs, and they were blown away by this place. The flavor, the quality, the way everything is cooked -- they couldn't stop talking about it! Don helped me and his service alone is worth coming back for. Friendly, helpful, and welcoming -- he made me feel right at home. Starbird Chicken truly unique one of them reasons they stand out is that they offer a chicken protein substitute that was absolutely delicious, which is such a thoughtful option you don't see often. The restaurant is clean, bright, and inviting, the service is amazing, and the food is genuinely impressive. If you're in the Marina del Rey area -- you have to stop by. And if you're not in the area -- it's worth making your way here! We'll definitely be back. read more

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I totally love this location. Very spacious and accommodating for large parties. The service is always good and the food quality is excellent. It's definitely me of their best locations in SoCal. Clean restroom and ample parking. Their new masala flavor fries are absolutely delicious. read more

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I love this place!! I'm a fried chicken salad lover and Starbird fulfills my cravings every time! I used to be stuck on BBQ chicken salads for a very long time but Starbird took me out that box lol! They have a bunch of rotating seasonal salads to choose from. Their chocolate chip cookies and drinks are very good as well. P.S. unless you're super hungry, I'd recommend you order the chicken on the side because the salad can easily be split into 2 meals! read more

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I used to come here all the time but the quality has drastically gone down and this time I got the nuggets and the chicken was RAW!! read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

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I came here after a nice long hike. Ordered a few things off the menu & they delivered pretty fast. We had 2 salads & the okonomiyaki fries. The chicken was so tender & juicy & still had crunch. The salad was nice & fresh as well. read more

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Service was not good, tenders were cold, fries were over seasoned, and kiosks were glitchy. Not sure the appeal. Won't be back. read more

Starbird Chicken - Kids meal Nashville Hotbird® Tender Big Star Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

I had been to another location a few months ago and really enjoyed it. This time, not enjoyable at all. I had the Starbird 2.0 sandwich. The bun was hard and seemed stale. The chicken filet was not hot, like it has been sitting around for a while. I did not enjoy at all. They are many better choices in the area. read more

My wife is gluten-free and would give Starbird an easy 5 stars but as a gluten eater, I'd say it's a solid 4 stars. Their chicken is always crispy and I love the dipping sauces, especially the Star Sauce and Greek Yogurt Ranch. The fries are just okay in my opinion, but nothing to complain about either! I would still recommend them in place of the slaw. The service here is great, the ambiance is nice (and you can even order on tablets so you don't have to interact with human beings!), and the food is consistent. read more

Starbird Chicken - Classic Tender Box (4) with Double Fries, Star Sauce, Sriracha Aioli, and Greek Yogurt Ranch - Chicken Shop Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

Overall cute and bright restaurant. Service was very helpful and helping me to decide my side . I have three pieces of chicken and fries. I had the blaze and ranch sauce which really taste like ranch Tabasco, and the honey mustard which is a really good sauce. . I think for fries and for chicken you should get at least three sauces.. The chicken is five stars, perfectly juicy flavorful crispy, just great breading . I don't understand why people eat canes when places like this exist.. The fries were mid- like 3 stars, still better than canes. read more

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Don't know why it took me so CLUCKING long to stop by this location in Marina Del Rey, but I'm so glad I did! As someone who has been an avid Starbird fan since they opened the San Jose location (dangerously down the street from my house, mind you) before 2020, I'm so excited that they're continuously expanding in Southern California too. This location happened to be the closest to me since I relocated to LA, and I'm so impressed with how the quality of their chicken, sandwiches, tenders and salads have remained so consistent over these past 5+ years. I ordered the new Indian Hotbird line, which is seriously SO good and might be my new favorite flavor here. The chicken and fried are coated in an authentic Indian-inspired spice seasoning that's deliciously tangy and packs a good amount of heat, which is perfect if you want more of a dry rub than a saucy option from their menu. Service was very friendly and attentive, taking care to prepare and check every item meticulously even with a super busy restaurant, and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available too. I also love how there's free parking in the plaza, although it can be pretty packed around peak hours like dinner time. Featured here: Indian Hotbird Sandwich Indian Hotbird Tenders Masala Street Fries read more

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Hospitality 10 Service 10 Speed 10 This was my first time trying Starbird Chicken. The wait was less than 3 minutes after placing my order. The food was fresh and well prepared read more

I have wanted to try this restaurant for awhile now. So, I finally stopped for a quick bite. The overall atmosphere is clean chic and branded well. The service was average with the employee at the counter not having to ability to make a recommendation with this being my first engagement with the brand. I tried a salad and it was amazing! The gave me a generous portion and the dressing was bomb!! This is a must try! read more

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First time trying this place, I was amazed on the quality of the chicken strips. Listen. I take fried chicken seriously. And this place understood the assignment. Crunch? 10/10. Juiciness? Unreal. Seasoning? Chef's kiss. read more

I ordered the 10 piece nuggets. The first 3 nuggets I tried were fried on the outside and completely raw on the inside. Stay away from Starbird in the Marina. The staff member was apologetic and offered to make a new order, I politely declined. No more chicken from this location. read more

Starbird Chicken - Raw chicken nuggets - Chicken Shop Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

I took my nephew and niece for lunch this past week and we enjoyed a great meal together. They both have had this place before so they were excited to eat here! They each had their order down: the tender kids meal and the nuggets meal. But let me tell you about my meal! I got the elote salad because my sister recommended it. I'm not usually a salad eater but the elote salad was SO GOOD! read more

The chicken tenders were good. Moist, hot and tender. Fries were just okay and a little on the soggy side, but not horrible. The grilled chicken was also good and moist on the tzaziki salad. The crispy chicken I got on the Avo Cabo Crunch was too salty!! To the point I couldn't eat most of it. At $14 a salad I was not satisfied. If it wasn't for that I think this salad had potential. I don't know if it was a fluke or it is always salty, but I'm not trying it again. That was disappointing. Lemonade was okay, but needed to be watered down a little so it wasn't so sweet. Nice thick to go bags. Salads were nicely composed and packaged. The portions are large. Depending on how hungry you are sharing is definitely an option. Parking: large private lot. read more

I've ordered from Starbird at least a dozen times and have always loved their stuff. I usually go with a classic sandwich with star sauce, fries and a house cookie. Was in a different mood on my last order so I chose the 3-piece chicken tender and fries combo, also with a cookie. I felt like this was a meal from a different restaurant. The breading was dry and powdery, the chicken was dry, tough and stringy and the fries tasted way undercooked. I ate the chicken only because I was very hungry. The cookie was a greasy misshapen thing that did not look like anything I've ordered from them before. For the price I think I'll go Chick fil A next time, this was a quality disappointment. read more

We ordered from Starbird Chicken and while the food itself was decent crispy, flavorful, and satisfying the wait time really brought down the experience. We ended up waiting over 40 minutes past our scheduled pickup time, which was frustrating, especially since there was no clear communication or update during the delay. When we finally got the order, everything was warm and tasted good, but the excessive wait took away from the overall experience. If the kitchen can work on improving turnaround time, this place would easily be a better place. read more

Very good Nashville hot chicken sandwich and chopped salad. I love how it's gluten free and they also have a vegetarian option. Fresh, well made, my new spot for a fried chicken sandwich read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

I visited Starbird Chicken in the Marina del Rey on Wednesday for lunch. The menu had a wide variety of choices. Everything sounded good. I ended up having a chicken sandwich, french fries and buffalo wings and my friend had salad with lemon pepper wings. They have a variety of lemonades and teas that were also very yummy. The chicken sandwich I had was absolutely scrumptious rainbow slaw, pickled onions, spicy aïoli with smashed avocado the bun was burnt however it didn't taste that way. The sandwich was crunchy snd savory with the perfect amount of spice and absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back for this sandwich. It was the perfect combination. The wings were crispy and not too spicy. I was very impressed by the crunch factor since everything is gluten-free. The french fries were also good, but I felt like I shouldn't have ordered them since our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. Since this was our first time there, we wanted to try a little bit of everything we ended up taking half of everything home. My friend had a salad which was enormous. She said it was delicious. I tried her lemon pepper wings. also very good very crunchy. I would definitely the spot. I will be back to try the other offerings. The prices are good. The parking lot is huge, but I would recommend getting there a little bit early for lunch. We got there about 11:45 AM and the place filled up quickly. For the chicken sandwiches, you can choose between crispy, grilled or vegetarian. read more

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Chicken parm sandwich delivered like a champ. Ordered through a delivery service and was a little nervous about how a chicken sandwich would travel, but it showed up in great shape. I usually go for a plain or classic version, but this time I tried the chicken parm sandwich, and it was legit. Really good. Feels like the kind of place where I'll slowly work my way through the whole menu just to see how everything stacks up. read more

First time coming to try this place and honestly had a horrible experience. We had the worst cashier help us with horrible customer service , no patience, and our order was wrong on top of that. I asked for her name and they said it was Bri not sure if it was though. She was African American. But I really wish I would've spoken up more. But we had a horrible experience with her. read more

The chicken is so tasty and fresh. The staff is also very kind. I really enjoy coming here for lunch. I would recommend their Nashville HotBird. read more

I think about Starbird a lot. The chicken is always cooked fresh and always tastes stunning! I love getting any version of the Thai chili chicken, and I definitely recommend the salad version as well! The esquites were quite jarring, and I would never order them again. There wasn't much flavor, and the corn was ice cold, which was a horrible contrast to the piping hot chicken. I also really enjoy the Thai tea (it's dairy free ), and their selection of lemonades. The service can take a while, but a plate of steaming hot chicken is always worth it! read more

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My first try was a bust so I decided to try again. It was a rainy weekend and I really wanted it to work out. My order was simple, just chicken fingers and fries. My fries were cold and crunchy but my chicken was hot and flavored well. I was still a bit disappointed for the price. The place was nice and clean, service was prompt and well organized and I like the ordering system. read more

Ordered 4 pieces of Nash hot chicken. I only got 3 1/2 for that price. I don't think that's cool. Also ordered a salad for the wife the add on avocado was half an ice cream scoop. That was originally missed and I had to go back to fix it. Also no napkins or ketchup to be found anywhere in that place. Try to grab some napkins from the bathroom. It was a disaster. I will just cross the street to another store and get some napkins from there. read more

Starbird Chicken - Putting half a piece, counting it as one piece not so good - Chicken Shop Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

NOT a good first time experience! First, the kiosk menu layout is a confusing hot mess. Second, they forgot my sauces and when I returned to ask for them the girl seemed annoyed and impatient. Third, the nuggets were on the dry side and tasted like your basic frozen microwaveable snack. Definitely needs sauce but God forbid you should actually ask for some lol. Fourth, the truffle fries.. I threw half of it away. Seasoning was so extra, if you're afraid of vampires just order that because my truck has smelled like garlic for 2 days even after opening windows and now I'll have to get it detailed. Hard pass. read more

Just in time for the fall season @starbirdchicken has released their Indian Hotbird Menu. This has to be one of their boldest releases yet when it comes to flavor and I will say this does not disappoint. If nice heat, tangy with the balance of coolness is your thing then these are the items for you! 1. Indian Hotbird Sandwich- Hot Masala Crispy Chicken, Masala fire shake, Tikka Sauce, classic slaw, Tamarind Mint Raita, pickled red onion, cucumber, Asian herb mix, soft bun. 2. Indian Hotbird Tender Box - Hot Masala crispy tenders, Masala fire shake, Asian herb mix, Tamarind Mint Raita & Tikka Sauce drizzle. 3. Masala Street Fries - Seasoned fries, masala fire shake, Tamarind Mint Raita, Tikka Sauce, Nashville oil, Asian herb mix. read more

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Food is pretty good . But whenever I go I hope I don't have the girl I think her name is Bree she's so rude . Today I went to pick up my order and I asked for ranch she ignored me and I said can I have ranch please again . She looks at me rolls her eyes and said I heard you the first time . I responded with . I'm asking nicely you don't have to be that way . Grabbed my food and left . I heard her raise her voice and say I had already heard you . So disrespectful bad on management for letting this person continue to bring the business down . There's a lot of awful reviews about her already. read more

Pretty underwhelming experience. I ordered the Japanese BBQ tender box ahead and got this food to go so maybe that has some play into it, but the tenders were VERY cold and the fries had no crunch or flavor, which is disappointing since I actually enjoyed what they were doing with the chicken and the dipping sauces. I don't see this being a place where I would go back to or want since I feel like I can get a similar experience that feels more consistent somewhere else. The people who served me, however, were quite nice and welcoming. Unfortunate that the food didn't quite meet up to my personal expectations. read more