I had passed this place quite a few times. Nearly every Saturday on the way to the Farmer's Market down the road. So I decided one day to look it up on here and see their reviews. I love some good fried chicken and this place is rated fairly well. Now I know why! I got the 15 piece chicken only and we absolutely loved it. My family and I enjoyed it so much. We decided not to get any sides but the chicken itself is very delicious. Well seasoned down to the meat. The crisp coating is seasoned, battered and fried to perfection. Perfect about of flavor and crunch as well as moist well cooked meat on all pieces of meats. I strongly recommend and will be back. I'd eat here all day every day if I knew what portion control was.
(5)
Jay B.
nuff said!
(5)
Coco T.
Every Beaufortonian knows this joint. A must visit if you want to do as the locals do! Some faves are the wing snack, whiting, box of fries, and gizzards fried hard!
(5)
Jerry G.
This fried chicken is delicious. Crisply and juicy like grandma made and you ate it hot with two pieces of white bread. Yeah man! No fast food here. We drove from Hilton Head one hour and it was worth it. Now the place is a clean, accessible hole in a wall with hospitable staff. Our chicken was cooked to order as we dined in. I got the "individual chicken dinner, three hot out of the pan pieces that burst with joy with my first bite. I added some Texas Pete hot sauce that was on the table and I had some good Southern cooking. We could not leave without refilling our half and half ice tea and lemonade. Tip: Be patient and pleasant with the staff and they will look out for you.
(5)
Sara P.
Consistently the best fried chicken I've ever had and the price is hard to beat. It's no wonder they've been in business for so many decades. I work across the street from Maryland Fried Chicken so I walk over there about once a week for lunch. They're always friendly and efficient. I don't stray far on the menu - I always get 2 breasts and a side of cole slaw. I ask them to keep the roll because I know I won't eat it. Whether it's made there or not, I really like the cole slaw. The chicken is always perfect. Always. I can't find a better lunch for $5. The staff there are great! After I had only been there a few times, they knew what I wanted before I even said anything. That's something you rarely find these days with all the chain restaurants.
(5)
hedaayah m.
I was not impressed with the meal I received at marylands fried chicken,unfortunately. I ordered the "fried whiting dinner" which was described as 2 pieces of whiting,2 sides and hush puppies. Now I assumed "fried whiting" would be exactly that,breaded and fried whiting fillets! But nope,I got 2 poorly fried square fish patties (exactly like what you would get on a Mcdonalds fish sandwich) soggy fries,bland coleslaw and over cooked hush puppies. I understand,it's a chicken joint,but Port Royal/Beaufort is literally on the coast! You can't find REAL fish to serve instead of packaged frozen fish patties? And I HIGHLY doubt those patties are 100% whiting. Maybe their chicken is better but all i saw was some dried out looking chicken under a hot lamp. I probably won't be back to try again... I will give credit to the cashiers though,they were very friendly and helpful,so there was that.
(2)
Joe D.
We walked into a line of people, but we didn't care! Going to Maryland Chicken for us is an hour drive round trip, and worth every bit of the drive. As soon as it was our turn to order, I instantly knew we were going to try a lot of different things. We started with the fried gizzards and livers. Nice crusty outer and tender meaty inner. The livers were soft and flavorful. Next we ordered the pork chop special... a fried pork chop on the bone seasoned perfectly and just the right amount of fat left on. All I could say as we were devouring this chop was oh my god! I think I could have eaten 2 or 15 of these. We then had a chicken dinner that we split. The skin on the chicken was masterfully fried so crispy it sounded like crackling when you bit into it. The breast meat was moist but not greasy, my oldest son said that the drumstick was a bit small, and My other son said the thigh meat was good, but had too much grease. Both were true, but it still is plenty better then KFC. The sides that come with the dinner are ok, they would be better if they seasoned the fries with some salt after they came out of the fryer, but complaints by elderly patrons about not wanting salt has seemed to scare the owner. His Cole slaw and potatoes salad taste of Sam's club, and the dinner rolls are right off the shelf it seems from the local piggy wiggly. But we dont come here for that... we come for the chicken, and for that reason I give 5 stars. It's the best Chicken around.
(5)
Raul A.
The fried chicken here is awesome. The only way I could try to describe it would be to say it's like momma makes it...but honestly, I doubt my momma could make fried chicken this good. Ha! Side items like potato salad, green beans, etc could be better...my wife loves the fried okra. Again, did I tell you about the chicken?
(5)
Gloria L.
We're from the west coast and we are just absolutely in love with their chicken! I like them better than any other chicken place. Their batter is flavorful without being too battery. We go there at least once a week or so. Plus, you can't beat the 8 dark piece meal for $7 + tax. =) Cheaper than you trying to buy the ingredients and making it at home.
(5)
Andrew C.
Best fried chicken in beaufort hands down. They also do deep fried turkeys which are crazy good as well. Screw KFC, they don't got sh!t on this place.
(5)
Joe D.
A exile back I was having a fried chicken Jones, but I was a relative newbie to the area, so I called my realtor and said "if you're craving real fried chicken, where do you go? Without hesitation he said Maryland Fried Chicken! It's a bit of a drive for you, but the chicken is good! So I packed up my boys and off we went. When we got there, and I saw it was a bit of a dive, I knew instantly we had ourselves a winner! I looked over the menu, and saw a bunch of things I wanted to try, but it was chicken I was craving. I started with an order of fried chicken gizzards, and damn if they weren't perfect! Salted just right, snapped when you bit them, and no strong gamey flavor. Then I had the mixed 3 piece dinner with fries and slaw. Again AMAZING! the skin was so crispy and salted just right. The only criticisms I could find was that the dinner rolls that come with dinner, were from a bag, and cold. And they gave us country crock spread, instead of butter. My boy ordered onion rings to start, and each had chicken fingers and mashed potatoes with gravy. My oldest so who is the pickiest kid in the world wolfed his down, and asked if he could have another order? Yes you can I said, and he ran to order another.we now have a standing dinner date every Friday night. Oh and I forgot one thing, all this food was about $20.00 best chicken and best Deal around. And I don't care about the drive.
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Teri-Lyn T.
I had passed this place quite a few times. Nearly every Saturday on the way to the Farmer's Market down the road. So I decided one day to look it up on here and see their reviews. I love some good fried chicken and this place is rated fairly well. Now I know why! I got the 15 piece chicken only and we absolutely loved it. My family and I enjoyed it so much. We decided not to get any sides but the chicken itself is very delicious. Well seasoned down to the meat. The crisp coating is seasoned, battered and fried to perfection. Perfect about of flavor and crunch as well as moist well cooked meat on all pieces of meats. I strongly recommend and will be back. I'd eat here all day every day if I knew what portion control was.
(5)Jay B.
nuff said!
(5)Coco T.
Every Beaufortonian knows this joint. A must visit if you want to do as the locals do! Some faves are the wing snack, whiting, box of fries, and gizzards fried hard!
(5)Jerry G.
This fried chicken is delicious. Crisply and juicy like grandma made and you ate it hot with two pieces of white bread. Yeah man! No fast food here. We drove from Hilton Head one hour and it was worth it. Now the place is a clean, accessible hole in a wall with hospitable staff. Our chicken was cooked to order as we dined in. I got the "individual chicken dinner, three hot out of the pan pieces that burst with joy with my first bite. I added some Texas Pete hot sauce that was on the table and I had some good Southern cooking. We could not leave without refilling our half and half ice tea and lemonade. Tip: Be patient and pleasant with the staff and they will look out for you.
(5)Sara P.
Consistently the best fried chicken I've ever had and the price is hard to beat. It's no wonder they've been in business for so many decades. I work across the street from Maryland Fried Chicken so I walk over there about once a week for lunch. They're always friendly and efficient. I don't stray far on the menu - I always get 2 breasts and a side of cole slaw. I ask them to keep the roll because I know I won't eat it. Whether it's made there or not, I really like the cole slaw. The chicken is always perfect. Always. I can't find a better lunch for $5. The staff there are great! After I had only been there a few times, they knew what I wanted before I even said anything. That's something you rarely find these days with all the chain restaurants.
(5)hedaayah m.
I was not impressed with the meal I received at marylands fried chicken,unfortunately. I ordered the "fried whiting dinner" which was described as 2 pieces of whiting,2 sides and hush puppies. Now I assumed "fried whiting" would be exactly that,breaded and fried whiting fillets! But nope,I got 2 poorly fried square fish patties (exactly like what you would get on a Mcdonalds fish sandwich) soggy fries,bland coleslaw and over cooked hush puppies. I understand,it's a chicken joint,but Port Royal/Beaufort is literally on the coast! You can't find REAL fish to serve instead of packaged frozen fish patties? And I HIGHLY doubt those patties are 100% whiting. Maybe their chicken is better but all i saw was some dried out looking chicken under a hot lamp. I probably won't be back to try again... I will give credit to the cashiers though,they were very friendly and helpful,so there was that.
(2)Joe D.
We walked into a line of people, but we didn't care! Going to Maryland Chicken for us is an hour drive round trip, and worth every bit of the drive. As soon as it was our turn to order, I instantly knew we were going to try a lot of different things. We started with the fried gizzards and livers. Nice crusty outer and tender meaty inner. The livers were soft and flavorful. Next we ordered the pork chop special... a fried pork chop on the bone seasoned perfectly and just the right amount of fat left on. All I could say as we were devouring this chop was oh my god! I think I could have eaten 2 or 15 of these. We then had a chicken dinner that we split. The skin on the chicken was masterfully fried so crispy it sounded like crackling when you bit into it. The breast meat was moist but not greasy, my oldest son said that the drumstick was a bit small, and My other son said the thigh meat was good, but had too much grease. Both were true, but it still is plenty better then KFC. The sides that come with the dinner are ok, they would be better if they seasoned the fries with some salt after they came out of the fryer, but complaints by elderly patrons about not wanting salt has seemed to scare the owner. His Cole slaw and potatoes salad taste of Sam's club, and the dinner rolls are right off the shelf it seems from the local piggy wiggly. But we dont come here for that... we come for the chicken, and for that reason I give 5 stars. It's the best Chicken around.
(5)Raul A.
The fried chicken here is awesome. The only way I could try to describe it would be to say it's like momma makes it...but honestly, I doubt my momma could make fried chicken this good. Ha! Side items like potato salad, green beans, etc could be better...my wife loves the fried okra. Again, did I tell you about the chicken?
(5)Gloria L.
We're from the west coast and we are just absolutely in love with their chicken! I like them better than any other chicken place. Their batter is flavorful without being too battery. We go there at least once a week or so. Plus, you can't beat the 8 dark piece meal for $7 + tax. =) Cheaper than you trying to buy the ingredients and making it at home.
(5)Andrew C.
Best fried chicken in beaufort hands down. They also do deep fried turkeys which are crazy good as well. Screw KFC, they don't got sh!t on this place.
(5)Joe D.
A exile back I was having a fried chicken Jones, but I was a relative newbie to the area, so I called my realtor and said "if you're craving real fried chicken, where do you go? Without hesitation he said Maryland Fried Chicken! It's a bit of a drive for you, but the chicken is good! So I packed up my boys and off we went. When we got there, and I saw it was a bit of a dive, I knew instantly we had ourselves a winner! I looked over the menu, and saw a bunch of things I wanted to try, but it was chicken I was craving. I started with an order of fried chicken gizzards, and damn if they weren't perfect! Salted just right, snapped when you bit them, and no strong gamey flavor. Then I had the mixed 3 piece dinner with fries and slaw. Again AMAZING! the skin was so crispy and salted just right. The only criticisms I could find was that the dinner rolls that come with dinner, were from a bag, and cold. And they gave us country crock spread, instead of butter. My boy ordered onion rings to start, and each had chicken fingers and mashed potatoes with gravy. My oldest so who is the pickiest kid in the world wolfed his down, and asked if he could have another order? Yes you can I said, and he ran to order another.we now have a standing dinner date every Friday night. Oh and I forgot one thing, all this food was about $20.00 best chicken and best Deal around. And I don't care about the drive.
(5)