Harry’s Chicken Joint
6032 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98136
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Address :
6032 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA, 98136 - Phone (206) 938-9000
- Website https://www.harryschickenjoint.com/
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Peter H.
My kids and I love this place. It is part of the fried chicken awesomeness that is West Seattle. (Ma'Ono and Budha Ruksa "crack" chicken are the other two.) This stuff is truly hand-made and attention is paid to all the details. This is not fast food. This is not fancy. This is not cheap or inexpensive. This is a small group of people who have created a smart twist and deliver it with love. There is tremendous value in that alone. It is safe to ignore the neg Yelps. You will NOT be able to complete the sentence "the food here reminds me of __________'s chicken." It is a true original and one that can give you future cravings. Like the one I am having right now.
(5)Gwendolyn M.
Harry's Fried Chicken Joint is a dying breed. A genuine mom & pop shop right in West Seattle. Grab a stool and watch Harry cook up chicken that's smoked, buttermilk battered then fried. Seriously. We got the chicken & waffles, one with syrup and the other with gravy and everything was was served up quick and absolutely delicious. They add plum to the maple syrup, and make their gravy with lamb... it blew us away, and the slaw complimented everything perfectly. Would definitely recommend stopping by here for a quick bite to eat or grabbing one of their whole chickens for a weeknight meal.
(5)Anto A.
Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere? Really welcoming staff and nice diner style atmosphere. One star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? 2 orders of chicken and waffles and a side of biscuits for $24. One star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Really good flavor to the fried chicken. The waffles and biscuits weren't special, however the gravy and syrup were really interesting. One and a half stars. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? I'd go back a few times, but maybe when the weather is cooler as the restaurant gets really warm inside. Half star.
(4)Karen S.
Really good chicken, juicy and slightly smoky, fried to order in these huge cast iron cauldrons. We ordered a whole chicken ( 12 pieces), biscuits, mashed potatoes and gravy, and slaw. More than enough for the three us so we have lunch tomorrow too. The duck fat biscuits are tall and fluffy, the potatoes are mashed with skins on, the lamb gravy was thin with a spicy kick, and the vinegary slaw had thin slices of red onion throughout-yum! The staff was super friendly, chatting with me while my chicken simmered -just 12 minutes. This place is just blocks from my house, so I don't know why we waited so long to try it. I love that they have kept the old Jade West sign up-a tribute to that old hole in the wall. We will be back for sure!
(5)Paul G.
Wow, I would rather to eat at either KFC or Popeyes over this place. I ordered fried chicken and it was not tasty, very bland. I dont recommend you to try this place.
(2)Gary W.
Decided to check out Harry's after hearing about this place a few times as the place to go for fried chicken. So, I let the navigation send me over to West Seattle and of course this place is on California Ave pretty close to Beveridge Place Pub. We came late in the afternoon on a Monday so had the entire place to ourselves. This is a laid back cozy unpretentious diner where you can see the chicken being fried in these large cast iron buckets. There's some nice jazz music in the background coming from a vintage amplifier with a warm analog feel. The menu is quite simple, you have chicken, sometimes pork belly and a few staples like mashed potatoes, greens, cole slaw, etc... Almost exactly what you'd take to a picnic. I really like the personal touch and we felt like sharing the kitchen with some family friends as we talked it up with the owners. I really like giving money to family businesses. The chicken was freshly fried and pretty tasty. Not anything that blew me away, but was good and had to order some more as 1/2 chicken wasn't enough. I really liked the vinegar based cole slaw as you never see this very often. Didn't get the pork belly, but we'll be back for it next time. Hint, call ahead if you're looking for the pork belly to make sure it's there. Also, I can see picking up the chicken here and heading over to Beveridge Pub as they have no beer.
(4)Lauren C.
Great food! This mom and pop shop has some of the best fried chicken I've had. Everything is made to order so it's always crispy and hot when you get your order. The sides are amazing too, especially the biscuits and gravy. There's also a good selection of less known sodas that are just delicious. The staff is also extremely friendly. Also, don't be confused by the Chinese food sign on the windows. They just haven't had a chance to take it down just yet from the previous owners of the shop.
(5)Richard U.
Smoked Fried Chicken?! I've never heard of it, but it is tasty! The location is very tiny and feels like you walked into someone's kitchen counter and are seated in their living room. I think this adds to the charm! The menu is simple with about 10 things on it tops. Things sampled: half fried chicken ($12) 6pieces. All the chicken is skillet fried (not deep fried) which gives a nice crust. The breading is a bit unconventional, more bready and herby than most. The chicken's are sourced from Draper Valley (cruelty free) and are of good quality. I wouldn't call this your mama's southern fried chicken but I thought it was very yummy! A full chicken is 12 pieces for $24. Chicken and Waffles ($8) breakfast and chicken! what can be better? biscuits with gravy ($2) biscuits were good. Gravy kind of tangy Staff was extremely friendly and really made you feel at home. All in all a great experience and my kind of place!
(4)Valerie K.
Would I go back? YES Good customer service? Yes - Hot food - Spicy(ish) and moist chicken - Buttery biscuit - Simple menu - Good prices - Pleasantly Old-timey music Cute Mom and Pop place. My husband randomly wanted to check this place out, which I never knew was here. A bit small, but do-able for a small group. Make sure you don't have dinner plans after for meal; you will be FULL and happy.
(3)Marie B.
I had chicken on the brain but just went to Heaven Sent in Lake City, didn't want to venture to Big Chickie's in Hillman City, Nate's in Rainier Beach, nor did I plan ahead to try Ma'ono's. Traffic karma despite the random road projects this weekend, plus a Mariners game, me and the family decided to head over to Harry's Chicken Joint in West Seattle for the first time. We arrived just as they opened at 4pm and got seated in a window booth adorned with rooster and hen curtains. Clean, homey, and incredible smells coming from the cooking line. Incredible customer service with actual personable interaction and conversation with the owner and wife team. Same thing observed at the table next to us also. Hydrated with ice water, kiddo had an orange soda ($2, from Port Angeles and bottled in Mukilteo, a liquefied creamsicle!), while we perused the menu. Here's the run down pretty much eating family style and sharing bites all around: 2 Chicken Tenders and Biscuit with Lamb Gravy ($6) Half a Draper Valley Chicken (6 pieces, $13) Mashed Potatoes and Lamb Gravy ($2) Collard Greens ($3) 2 Chicken Tenders and 2 Waffles with Syrup ($8) The chicken tenders and waffles definitely edged out Nate's Chicken and Waffles over in Rainier Beach. The fried chicken was tender, not greasy, and had a complex seasoned dredging. The drumstick was slightly underdone, but I just ate around it. (BTW - hours later, I'm AOK) It's cool to see the prep done in cast iron skillets! The lamb gravy is tasty, but probably for future visits to ask for it on the side. I'd like to also be able to sample 'naked' biscuits since there was a honey bear on the table. Their biscuits are delicious, but I'd like to taste them either plain or with honey. The husband noted they reminded him of former Sammie Sue's on Capitol Hill. More of the traditional baking powder/buttermilk variety, different than the crunchy sconey texture found at Morsel, or the monstrous ones at Biscuit Bitch. Today they were out of Pork Belly, so the kiddo was treated to a work-in-progress inspired by a sous-vide prep and chef/owner's visit to Canlis. No name for it yet, but here I'll just call them Tender Pork Tots. A trio were brought out with Thai chili sauce and a garnish of their North Carolina style cole slaw. The pork was extremely tender and flavorful. Quality control checked by the kiddo deemed them 'epic'. Hopefully, it'll make a future special or menu item. Worth the trek from Shoreline!
(4)Alvin T.
These guys deserve some recognition. I was treated well. The spot has ton of parking. I love the ambition. The chicken and waffles were a bit bare for me. I don't want to be that kind of person but I know I can do better. And the thing is I see that they're trying and I'm going to hold them up to my arbitrary standards. Tone down on the syrup, or try some other kinds. Play on the waffle batter more. The chicken was great but try frying some thighs instead. Be creative and keep getting better.
(4)Kim Q.
Tasty fried chicken, mashed potatoes and greens. Super friendly people. Thank tou for an awesome dinner!!
(5)Arissa C.
Let me start with a disclaimer: I LOVE Mom & Pop joints, especially when they're the actual people working in the establishment. Having said that, I've only read about the accolades as far as their fried chicken is concerned, and as it is my taste buds' quest to find the best friend chicken in Seattle, this place was a worthwhile try. My friend who recently in the W. Seattle Neighborhood, asked me if I wanted to go here. I wasn't about to trek to his neighborhood, but I said I would be open to order a takeout and try the fried treats. We ordered the half a chicken and a side of coleslaw and potato salad. Somehow, they forgot to put the potato salad in the bag. The fried chicken came as different cut parts: thigh, legs and fried tenders. They certainly looked amazing, a tad browner than most. At the first bite, I basically knew I was only going to have one piece, as the seasoning and taste were quite off with me. The chicken was moist and seems to be marinated as the taste permeated in the meat. It definitely had a smokey flavor, and for my own personal taste was off putting as I didn't expect this from FC. Also the seasoning was overpowering, not the usual accompaniment that just had a slight lingering taste -- was it too much sage??? If I can describe even more, if you've ever had a Kielbasa sausage, that's basically how it tasted- and same smokiness. I've only tried the latter twice, and haven't since as I don't particularly enjoy the flavor. Although the crispy coating was there, the oiliness was just too much. The slaw was somewhat good, but again, I think this is again of a personal taste. I don't eat raw onion, and there was just too much in this slaw for my taste. I removed the onion slivers, but even after doing so, it was still quite pungent and strong.If you like onions you will probably enjoy this side. I don't know if I would venture to try other things with the FC ie waffles-- but it would miss the mark if one didn't enjoy one as the two goes hand in hand. PS I recommend this place, as many do -- but for my personal taste it missed the mark.
(2)Chris B.
I really dug this place. We got there and ordered around 7:15pm but this is not a fast food place and we ended up rushing against the clock to eat before they closed. That was really only negative part of this experience. The chicken was effing delicious! It was juicy without being greasy and the seasoning was great and complex. I also got the chicken and biscuit and it was great. The lamb gravy tasted great but it did get to be a little much, though, because it was pretty heavy. The menu is simple and dishes other than the whole and half chicken are very reasonable and it is fun and easy to mix and match with a friend. Be warned, there is a lot of take out activity at this restaurant so even if they don't look busy you might still have to be patient as the cook prepares several orders before yours.
(4)Lily T.
Harry's chicken is unique and delicious. It tasted like home made style food. Their chicken soup was pretty tasty! Their chicken and waffle, chicken tenders were great. I wish they had honey instead of syrup though. Their lamb gravy tasted so so, we will order the collard greens instead next time. Service was wonderful! Harry's is so relaxing and cozy. They had amazing jazz music which we enjoyed very much!
(4)Laura J.
Are you kidding me!? The move from Ballard to West Seattle, culinarily, at least, has been tough. No Hot Cakes? No Hatties? Ahhhh mannnn. But wait! What light through yonder window breaks? Tis Harry's Chicken, and tis the absolute best. The breading is perfect- spiced well, smoked (whaaaat?) perfectly, and then cooked to a fantastic juciness. The potatoes? The best starch I have had in years. The gravy? Faghet abouddit! I saved the best for last, though. The owners are the type of people you want to sit down and chat with for days. And we did, though we only stayed for minutes because we rushed home to devour the above heaven. They are some of the nicest, most genuine people my boyfriend and I have met in our gastronomic endeavors. Well done! Bravo!
(5)Skyler D.
I've had Chicken and Waffles 3x in my life. This place is the best yet! The chicken: perfectly juicy and moist on the inside, perfectly crisp and flavorful on the outside The waffles: holy pig!...get the prosciutto in those waffles! perfectly fluffy insides covered in perfect crisp outsides - even with the syrup The syrup: what??? plum maple syrup??? with a bit of tang, it helps cut through the sweetness and compliments the waffles and chicken. The only reason for 4 out of 5 stars...I would actually prefer an option for straight up maple syrup. I'm not a huge tangy fan but it works in this case and I WILL be back for more. And, seriously, the BEST service I've experienced in a very long time. They really make you feel at home...like you're in their home and they love having you there. It was the most loveliest time. Thank you!!
(4)Danae D.
They have bizarre hours, and I have missed them the few times I have tried to come....... That said once here, staff was so accommodating and very kind! Food was so delish! My toddler boys had the chix strips and waffles with plum syrup, they loved it, had to order more waffles! My husband and I had a half order of fried chicken, mashed potatoes and biscuits with gravy (lamb in the gravy today). It was plenty of food and we brought home left overs! Yum, can't wait to go back, I will not be wasting my money at any other fried chicken place in Seattle! Harry's is officially my FC go to spot from now on!!
(5)Mike F.
Slow service but nice people - polite and personable. Food was pretty fast and the chicken was very good. The sides were also good, slaw was fresh and had a sweet bitterness. $25 out the door - I will come back and try the half chicken - twelve pieces.
(4)Arnold P.
Quirky little joint with some really unusual characters and flavors. I love the whole chicken to go or the strips. Their chicken is what's great, their sides are hit or miss. The herb flavoring in the chicken batter is truly heaven sent. Once the cook, (Harry??) gave a couple pieces of my to-go chicken to a couple of police officers that had just walked in, apparently in an attempt to satisfy them, but I saw it and wasn't too happy about it. A week later I was ready to forgive and went back for more bird...
(5)Aimee K.
This is a 3.5 star review but I rounded up to 4 because I really want a place like this to do well. It's a tiny place with only 4 tables and 7 bar stools around the kitchen for a very homey, cozy ambiance. Paintings and pictures with meaning to the owners dot the wall along with a clock that says "Time for Harry's Chicken" which is cute. They serve vintage sodas like orange cream, ginger beer and honey cream. We each ordered a batch of chicken strips with the plum sauce and red pepper aioli dips and a side of the hobo beans. We were greeted very warmly, almost apologetically by the who we assume was Harry's wife and by Harry. They're both very hospitable and truly nice people who want you to be comfortable and enjoy the food. Even the cook is very friendly and likes asking guests how they liked the food, mentioning this is the first job he's had where he was at liberty to do that. The staff were a little distracted because they received a call for a birthday party of 12 just at the time we ordered and they were trying to figure out how to accommodate that many people in such a tight space. (Described above.) As a result, we were just in time to get our order before they had to start telling guests coming in that there was a 45 minute wait. The only hitch in the visit was the food. While it came out piping hot, crisp and fresh, the meat inside moist for strips, the batter is very salty and aside from the buttermilk, not very rich in the flavor that such a beautiful golden, herbed crust promises. I even tried dipping it in the plum sauce but nothing really salvaged it and my mouth was clamoring for water after I finished. The beans were kissed with something like honey and bacon but were a little too sweet for me. For S, they were okay. I'm hoping it may have been the circumstance of it being a busy day and near the end of the day. They made a mistake by only charging us for one order of strips and when we pointed it out, Harry said not to worry about it because he felt we didn't get a smooth experience. I left a big tip instead as a protest. :) We'd love to give this place one more try if only because it's so rare to find a place as down to earth and genuine as Harry's. It's one of the few times I can remember receiving that level of hospitality in a restaurant and I can't see not rewarding it with our continued patronage!
(4)Morgan C.
This is a perfect traditional chicken joint. The food is good and the service is great.
(3)Leena D.
I was really excited to try this place, as I have been searching for a good place for fried chicken. I ordered the half chicken with slaw. The fried chicken tasted more like fried ham. I wasn't fond of it, but the others seem to love it, so I guess it's preference. You could go try it out and find out yourself. But I won't be going back there. The chicken wasn't salty nor overcooked, but the meat itself tasted and felt like ham. It just wasn't the juicy fried chicken I was looking for. I was also not impressed with the slaw. It was extremely sweet, and had too much celery seeds. I like celery, but it was overpowering.
(1)Oliver A.
Do you have plans tonight? They should revolve around Harry's. Super delicious fried chicken was damn near overshadowed by a crazy delicious mashed potatoes and a smoked gravy. And the owners - a couple of first-class sweethearts! Everything about this place is just straight up ACES. Why are you still reading this? Go there.
(5)Tom S.
I really wanted to like this place, especially after reading all the rave reviews, but after finally trying it, I couldn't help but wonder if these people had been to the same place I had. There is a LOT to like about Harry's. The staff are all charming and friendly, the decor makes you feel like you're in someone's house in the Deep South, and everything is made from scratch. Unfortunately, I didn't find the food to match up with all the other things they got right. The chicken was juicy with an interesting crust, but it was almost completely flavorless, which is not something I generally expect when it comes to fried chicken. I got a side of potatoes with bacon gravy, and while the potatoes were good, the gravy had a really odd sweetness to it I found off-putting. Maybe it was an off night or something?
(3)Deb T.
Not a crumb left for 2 sad dogs. While the chicken was excellent, I could live on the biscuits and gravy. Glad it's in the neighborhood.
(5)Anthony Z.
Five stars to rate this establishment would be disrespectful! Hands down, best chicken I've had in Seattle! Came here and polished off a whole chicken, with waffles and the biscuits and lamb gravy with my cousin in less than 10 minutes! Extremely light and doesn't give you that gross fried chicken feeling after you've eaten that makes you feel guilty! Everything on the menu was delicious! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND eating here! I know I'll be back FOR SURE!
(5)C P.
I really liked the ambience of the place when I walked in...40's music playing (maybe a little too loud if you're sitting next to it) and homey style dining room. The lady serving me was genuinely friendly and my take out order was ready in the time promised. While I stood there I noticed a bowl of what looked like partially cooked chicken in a bowl beside the fryer. I wondered if it was sitting there long. I came home with half a chicken and slaw. The chicken had a lot of spices in the crispy heavy coating. It had a taste that I can't identify but I wasn't sure I liked it but being as I was pretty hungry, I ate 3 pieces. The slaw was good, vinegary, while I prefer the creamy variety. Around 2:30 am, I awoke with an unbelievable pain in the middle of my stomach. I don't recall this happening to me before. It lasted a good 30 minutes while I propped myself up in bed waiting for something to happen. Nothing did, and eventually I fell back to sleep but believe me it was the type of pain you don't want happening again. The other pieces of leftover chicken in my fridge will be going in the trash. Not a great experience for my $17.
(2)Raymond U.
My mom's fried chicken is the best on the planet, but if you can't get to Phoenix, AZ, you should go to Harry's. Warm service, hot, juicy chicken
(3)Chris L.
The chicken strips were delicious. The Ginger Plum Sesame sauce was very tasty and paired good with the truffle potato salad. The staff was super friendly and although the restaurant was full when I arrived, my to go order was ready promptly!
(4)Person G.
Very nice staff. Warm mom n' pop feel. But what they're serving here is not fried chicken Sure, it may be fried and it may be chicken. But it's an entirely different dish. Different texture: No grease-filled flakes of crispiness. More of a gloppy, breaded outer shell. Different construction: The outer shell doesn't as much stick to the chicken as it does encase it, as two separate pieces. Different taste: Whatever spices they use aren't what you'd traditionally find in a fried chicken and, to me, are pretty dull and unpleasant-tasting. I stopped eating after five or so bites and cut my losses. This seems like that one dish that a family member makes. It's not that good, but gets rave reviews solely due to the relationship between the chef and the people at the table. It tastes better to them because they're quite fond of the chef, to say the least. Pretty similar to how people in West Seattle must feel about Harry's.
(2)Sam P.
I was once a huge fan of Ma'Ono's fried chicken dinners. It didn't matter that a whole chicken cost nearly $40, or that the sides were "meh" at best, or that one had to reserve their chicken nearly two weeks in advance. Nay, I evangelized about Ma'Ono to anyone who would listen. Best fried chicken in Seattle? No, I said, this may be the best fried chicken west of Chicago and north of San Francisco. Well, now I am going to have to issue quite a few retractions of that bold statement. Overly bold, in fact. Why? Because I have been to Harry's Chicken Joint, and it exceeds Ma'Ono in nearly every respect. Let's start with the chicken. $24 for a whole fried chicken. With sides, it'll feed four hungry people. The chicken is lightly fried, includes herbs in the breading, and is brined so it's extremely moist under the breading. As far as quality, Harry's makes no claims that its fried chicken is organic/local/sustainable, but the taste of the meat is up there with anything I've had from any fried chicken joint that advertises their chicken as such. The chicken may fail the Portlandia-ish "Is it local?" question, but in a blind taste test, most people would never know. How about the sides? They're mostly well executed. I have never been much of a fan of mashed potatoes, but the yellow potatoes that Harry's serves taste extremely good. Cole slaw is flavorful and doesn't have that yucky blast of mayo that lots of cole slaw has. The "hobo baked beans" have a great smoky taste and include bacon. And the side dishes are great for sharing and cost $2 each... I would love to come here, get takeout, and picnic on Alki, but my fear is that the chicken would be gone before we got to Admiral Way. Go to Harry's if you care for fried chicken at all. Life is too short to eat KFC or pay too much for Ma'Ono.
(5)Jennie C.
Tiny place and tiny menu but BIG flavor! My spouse had a half chicken with mashed potatoes and I had the chicken and waffles, biscuit and gravy and corn on the cob. The smoked before fried chicken was awesome. My waffle was crispy fresh and the maple/ plum syrup was quite tasty! Our sides were exceptional and the service was friendly and fast. I was going to take the spouse to Ezells..... Oops!!!
(5)Jon S.
I have eaten here several times, there was a short period where the chicken was a bit salty but they have rectified this and continued to improve. The chicken is brined which equals out to a beautifully moist chicken, even the breast (which is most likely to dry out). The breading is just the right amount of crispy, and it doesn't fall off the skin! This means that each and every bite gets you breading, rather than the KFC classic which usually gets you a mouthful of breading followed by several bites of plain chicken. The chicken they use is also of a good quality, and the smoky flavor is just perfect. They rotate sides, and are always trying new specials. If you don't like a dish, I highly recommend you let them know, they are WANTING your feedback so they can improve and refine dishes they are trying to make to please YOU as the customer. The crew is always friendly and good for a chat, and the owner is not afraid to think outside the box when it comes to new ideas, their latest being a sous vide machine (how many hole-in-the-wall places have these?!!) I ate here the other night, and once again the chicken was fantastic, I meant to save it until I got home, instead I ended up eating 3 out of 4 pieces before I even got home, and it made my commute that much more enjoyable Give Harry's a try, or if you for some crazy reason didn't like it, give them a second chance, because this little place makes some fantastic food
(5)Brian S.
I think the best way to judge fried chicken is by how good it is the next day, cold. Harry's was Good!!! I suggest trying the proscuitto waffles. Hmm. The staff were extremly nice. I'll be back.
(4)Steven J.
The chicken is so ridiculously good. The place itself is nothing to look at (although Meanders started here, so its got good pedigree) but the chicken is worth it. I have no idea why it isn't open late night. This would be my favorite late night haunt if they were.
(5)Beebop R.
Smoked chicken fried in a cast iron kettle? Super tasty duck fat biscuits and gravy? Deliciously tangy sweet cole slaw? Mouthwatering savory greens and mashed potatoes? YES PLEASE FOREVER AND EVER! Harry's blows Ezell's out of the water! A real treat and always well worth the trip. Actually, its the only reason why we go to West Seattle!
(5)Lorin S.
Being from the south, it takes a lot to impress me with fried chicken. Well, I was pleasantly pleased, the fried one half chicken and chicken strips was delicious! Unfortunately, they were out of the red pepper aioli sauce, but the sriracha mayo was pretty good. I wasn't too fond of the gravy, but hey--the sides made up for that ten fold. Collard greens, mashed potatoes and corn on the cob. Yum! The restaurant is pretty small, but the guys working are friendly and the space is nice. Take out is also good here. I think next time I'll order and walk to beveridge place for a beer!
(4)Lauren C.
From now on this will be the only place I get fried chicken in Seattle! Their batter is a little different than some might be used to but oh my god it is filled with flavor! Spicy and herbaceous it is crisp as can be (even after taking it home) and still moist and tender on the inside. The batter also sticks to the chicken perfectly, I hate getting fried chicken and having the best part fall off. I also ordered one of the seasonal sides, squash and black beans that was beautifully sautéed with a bit of onion. I love my veggies and they had quite a few options which I really appreciate. The biscuit was slap yo' mama good. Seriously. I honestly have no idea how they got them so light. I will admit along with the others that the gravy could use a bit more seasoning, but holy frijoles fellow yelpers! Must you be so dramatic?!? So I picked up the salt and pepper shaker for the gravy, big whoop! For those of you so wildly offended by the gravy I suggest you do the same next time before going ballistic! Fried chicken is not exactly a heart healthy food and your stress level over gravy is definitely not gonna help you out in the coronary department! Perhaps the best part of the operation is the lovely, down to earth, couple running the place! I'll be back often, and even more if you open up on Sundays! I have a dream that one day I can watch the Seahawks while eating Harry's Chicken!
(5)Michelle W.
This chicken is still amazing! We will continue to go back on a regular basis. We started getting it for dinner parties at home. Yum yum yum!!
(5)Matt L.
Wow, amazing!!! I lived in the south for many years and have never had fried chicken like this! The owner and the cook are amazing people...but let's get to the food. You will never have fried chicken like this! It is definitely a different style from the southern fried chicken that most people think about. The herby taste combined with the crunchiness of the batter...knockout combination! The chicken is tender and juicy, but what really separates this fried chicken from the rest is that batter. Mouthful of flavor from the batter, with homemade slaw and mashed potatoes...cannot go wrong. Nicely done! P.s. They also smoke their own ice cream. Yep, smoke their own ice cream. MUST TRY!
(5)Chris P.
This is a new chicken place in West Seattle. This place brines the chicken in buttermilk, then dredged in herbed flour, then back in buttermilk, then smoked, the. "Slowly" fried. I will begin this by saying: I love, love chicken juts about any way it is prepared. Fried chicken I have the deepest passion for and Harry's chicken is tender and crunchy, but way too salty. There is brave line to walk and seasoning is crucial. Harry just two things: Reduce some of the salt so I can enjoy the chicken. Harry rule number one: I hate to seen pink meat on the chicken unless you have smoked it completely. You must, must completely cook the chicken. I was a bit turned off by undercooked chicken. I am willing to try again, but thoroughly cooked chicken is a must. The corn was perfect but the mashed potatoes and gravy could use some of the salt from the chicken. White gravy does not need to be totally without flavor. Love the diner feel to the place, did not catch any desserts. You are are new to the hood so I will try again in a few months. Chris Port
(3)Christina L.
I came with a mega pregnancy craving for fried chicken and waffles. The chicken was supposed to be breast strips, but we're more like thigh meat... Chewy, gristly, and not very tender. Too much seasoning in the batter for the fried chicken. Plum syrup was overpowering. Chicken gravy on the mashed potatoes was bland and greasy. Very disappointed.
(2)Michael W.
The owners are super kind and the place is small but functional. I enjoyed the chicken , I just wish they were open for lunch.
(4)Polly K.
Ermagawd!!!! Their chicken is killer delicious, and I am originally from the south, so I know what I'm talking about! Outside skin and coating are crispy and tasty and inside is moist and meaty. I also had their duck fat biscuits and mashed potatoes with lamb sausage gravy that was the best I've ever had. I cannot wait to go back! The only thing missing is beer and wine, but they have a great selection of primo sodas.
(5)Alysse E.
Delicious and I LOVE IT. I would say that if you are looking for Southern style fried chicken this is NOT the place to get it. BUT, what they do have is very special and very very yummy. Such a unique breading and spices combo, that it does not taste like anywhere else. The man and I sat at the counter and chatted with the cook while we waited for our to go order. He is clearly very into making chicken and went over all the tricks and techniques used. Their dipping sauces are often mad science experiments of condiments you already know and love, and all of them are interesting or good (or both) and change regularly. As much as I do like their whole chicken, my soft spot is for their strips. I usually hate chicken strips. Even at Heaven Sent and Ezells they are too dry for me, just not worth eating. But here they are juicy, yummy flavorful dream strips. So worth the wait. And they come with sides. Try all the sides, chat with the very nice owners and hostess/waitress and the chef. The people who own this place are passionate about their business and make it a very warm and friendly establishment to visit. Hurray for Harry's!
(5)Matt J.
My wife and I visited Harry's about twenty minutes before closing time on a week night. It looks like they haven't changed any of the configuration from when the space housed Meander's so the same small counter and few tables remain. The folks running the joint were very friendly, and while we waited we eavesdropped on the owner telling another patron how he got started in the business. My wife and I split a half chicken with the ginger plum sauce plus two sides and it was more then enough food. The star of the fried chicken is the breading. It was very reminiscent of what I used to eat at my grandmother's house growing up - a bit heavy and greasy but in a good way. Our sides were beans and mashed potatoes with gravy. Both were good and at a great price point ($2 each). Overall, recommended due to good food and a very welcoming staff.
(4)Jason A.
This is one tough review to write. On the surface, this place should hit all 5 stars, but I can't be intellectually honest and give more than 3. Everything seems right. The whole menu is made from scratch. It's family-run, humble, and makes fried chicken in the truest way (cast-iron skillet). Side dishes are great and an insane deal at $2 each. This is where the hero in the chicken story loses his way. The fried chicken, perfect as it should be, just doesn't have that much flavor. Given the holy trinity of salt, grease, and chicken, I attempted to rebalance this triforce of flavor by adding a little salt, which is something I don't do at places that are already fantastic. The salt did bring out some more flavor, but... something was still missing. I tried three of the sides - potatoes/gravy, biscuit/gravy, baked beans w/ bacon. The biscuit and gravy had good texture, and the potatoes were pretty good, but again I found myself yearning for a bit more flavor. Lastly, while I like the homestyle decor, it, too, lacked soul. For something this authentic, I wanted to feel like it was tied to some roots somewhere - Louisiana? Georgia? Anywhere? A good soul food spot needs context. The theme here is the pervasive blandness. I don't even have constructive suggestions, so perhaps I should be keeping my mouth shut. I wanted to like this place SO BADLY, and I really liked the people, but I just don't see myself going back. I recommend you try it for yourself, because we can always use more made-from-scratch restaurants in the world, and I respect their efforts here.
(3)Kaya B.
Honestly, I was very disappointed with my first (and only) visit there. First of all, nobody cared to answer the phone for the first two hours they were open when I was curious as to if they did take out. Then when I went in, the smoke from the kitchen was filling the dining room so much, that I literally had to stand outside and wait for my food because I couldn't breathe. Terrible ventilation. Also, since this is a chicken joint, I expected that they were serving classic fried chicken. And although I can't pick and choose what they serve, I feel as if their menu description was lacking something about what they were serving. I felt that the breading to chicken ratio was completely off. I literally had some pieces of 'chicken' that didn't even have any meet on it. Just fried bread. Maybe the food would have been better if my lungs weren't filled with smoke.
(2)Christine H.
Very special chicken recipe! We really liked Harry's chicken recipe. There are spices under the skin and in the buttermilk batter that give it a unique, wonderful flavor, and we also liked how crispy and smoky it was. All of the side dishes are good (especially the gravy) but starchy. We'll move this up to a 5-star rating when a few healthier choices are available. The service was very friendly.
(4)Sarah G.
Ugh! I was so excited to try the fried chicken after reading reviews and hearing from friends that "loved" the place. I was really disappointed. I expected that it would be untraditional but found the chicken to the salty, the meat greasy and I just didn't care for the flavor at all. The sides were mediocre at best. The owners were super sweet and very hospitable but I'm sad to say I won't be returning. Boo.
(1)Ron C.
Best fried chicken ever! Had a great conversation with the owner on the finer points of fried chicken, BBQ, smoking and spicing. This is now our go-to spot for chicken. Yay!
(5)Mike S.
Love love love their fried chicken. Good sides too. The negative reviews are hilarious. They must have gotten lost in West Seattle and gone to KFC.
(5)Ricky M.
Potentially the rating could go up as this place gets a little more settled. I ordered the Fried Chicken Quarter and I just prefer the more traditional Wing/Breast/Leg/Thigh pieces. The Quarter is too large to enjoy without tearing it to shreds. The sides were traditional, yet a little more exotic. The potato salad definitely has a nice kick of truffle oil. I think I'll try the strips next time so I can enjoy the meal a little more.
(3)AJ M.
MMMMM MMMMM GOOOOOD!! Being from the midwest I crave good ol southern cookin and Harry's Chicken Joint hits the spot. You're not going to find a lot of options outside the fried chicken and a few sides but that's just one of the factors that makes it great. The fried Chicken is just down home goodness and party in my mouth. The sides are all what you expect to find with a good southern chicken meal. I had the Green, mash potato and beans that were so delicious. Owners Bruce and Patty are just down home good folks who take a lot of pride in the food and the people they serve. I love the fact they use cast iron pots to fry the chicken. The place also has an old diner feel to it. It's like you've gone off the bean path and found a jackpot Ma & Pa place.
(5)Jason W.
My son and I tried Harry's Chicken Joint last night on a whim, as he had a hankerin' for fried chicken. We were very happy customers! I had the chicken and waffles which came with 2 medium sized waffles and a few strips of chicken breast, and drizzled with a maple/plum sauce that was an excellent compliment to the dish. He had the 12th Man Special, which was their normal half chicken dish. Great spice and smoke on the chicken. We also tried the mashed potatoe and gravy, along with the buttered squash/onions/black bean side, and both were delicious. Wish we lived closer to West Seattle as we would certainly frequent this place on a consistent basis!
(4)B D.
Alright, look this place is very homegrown. When you walk in you have to be prepared. It's very small, the diner counter has room for 8. They cook to order, so it's a bit of a wait. Pretty much a no frills, but very friendly. It may be in need of a woman's touch decorating wise, but who cares?! It's a "Chicken Joint." Their portions of chicken are huge, about twice the size of Ezell's. The batter is thick and heavy with oil but that's because of their frying method, it's very old-school and should be appreciated for that. Rich smoke flavor and definitely a fried bird you can recommend. Best advice, if you get a hankering for fried chicken, call them up and put your order in to-go. You can skip the wait and get ready to enjoy huge helpings of fried goodness.
(4)Sean H.
This is place is the real deal. Sat at the bar, talked to the owner about the food. Thought to myself that there was no way in hell two thighs would fill me up, and then had trouble finishing my plate. Meanwhile, I tried sides of slaw and potato salad and bites of my wife's biscuits and gravy and lots and lots of sauces. All excellent. The owner even saw me eyeing the house-made bacon as he pulled it out of the oven and then brought out samples for everyone at the bar for free. Yeah, I like this place. I'll be going back, but I won't be telling my cardiologist.
(5)Ethan K.
Awesome! First off, I think whenever you go in and the owners are cooking and serving you, it's a good sign. I like that they have a limited menu, sticking to what they do best, with that said everything on the menu is amazing and I can't wait for them to expand it. The chicken meat is so tasty, so so tasty... It's obvious that they are freshly opened and still ironing out the wrinkles but this place is amazing and definitely has the potential to become a 5 star chicken joint! I would say this is a must try!
(4)Danielle F.
I really wish I liked this place. I love the idea, but like very little of the food. The chicken batter is completely overwhelmed by thyme - way, way too much unless thyme is your favorite food. I really wish they had a non-herb version of their chicken. It also drives me absolutely crazy that they fry the chicken in quarters, with the thigh and drumstick still attached. a) this makes the chicken much more difficult to eat. b) it decreases the crunch to chicken meat ratio, and doesn't everyone want more batter and crunch on their fried chicken? The side dishes (slaw and potato salad) were both pretty lackluster as well.
(2)Joe L.
Best Fried Chicken I've ever had. It's a little pricey and it takes a while but it's worth it.
(4)Andrew G.
This place is fantastic. I love that they fry the chick "old school" style on cast iron pans, like you'd see in a movie taking place in the old south! You cannot beat the taste for the value. My wife and I have been here at least 10 times and have never been disappointed. $23 for a whole chicken is an incredible deal and their sides are only $2-3!
(5)David J.
This is some of the best fried chicken I've had in a long time. Crisp skin and moist meat. The breading was flavorful and delicious. Ours was not too salty. We ate inside and it was a bit dark. The slaw and biscuits were great. The chicken gravy on the biscuits was a little bland.
(4)Gabriela S.
Yum! Harry's Fried Chicken is different from the other fried chicken place in West Seattle (in the Junction) because they make all of their fried chicken in a skillet, not a deep fryer. I have only had it brought over to me across the street at the Beverage Place so I don't know what dining there is like. I like their sides, especially the coleslaw and baked beans, and they are pretty cheap too! My only complaints are that they do not have mac & cheese as a side and their hours are always changing. As of now, I think they are open 4 days a week for 4 hours and will close if they run out of chicken. Oh well. I will still get chicken here every once in a while.
(4)Kim B.
Chicken 'n waffles in my tummy. it was yummy. and the staff there lovely. do go and get yerself some sooooooon!
(4)Mac M.
The staff were friendly, the chicken was tasty, and the price was right. I even like the unique soda selection. They really seem to care about what goes into the food and how it's prepared.
(5)Betsy B.
Got takeout fried chicken and strips. The cole slaw was delicious. But the chicken breading was too herbal, the meat didn't have a good flavor, and the meal was too expensive. I really really wanted this place to be awesome because we need a great chicken joint in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, I was sadly disappointed and won't be back.
(2)Ilene A.
Place is too small, tomato soup tasted like luke warm sauce, they were out of chicken because they send they had a problem with the vendor and only had the tenders. The potato salad was bland, the baked beans were not hot and the tenders were absolutely awful. The cheese sandwich tasted burnt and we felt sick for 2 days after eating here. The atmosphere was horrendous and the waiter knew nothing at all about the menu. It deserves 0 stars
(1)Monica P.
Went for dinner and was really excited since it was just down the street. We ordered the chicken strips and my fiance got the quarter combo. The chicken was tender and flavorful but not really my taste of fried chicken. For price...I felt like the portions were a bit small. I do think it is a great addition for takeout to take to Beveridge Place! :D
(3)Emily R.
I broke my vegetarianism for a day for a bite of their delicious chicken! Service is fabulous here as well!
(5)Irie A.
I love love their chicken. Big portions for the chicken quarter & they are seasoned perfectly. Their sides are great and I'm happy to announce they've got biscuits & gravy now. The owners are sweet folks. Also, their soda selection is great.
(5)Kumao E.
This place was a disappointment. The delivery service was bad, and the food was mediocre.
(1)T-Bone M.
Yummy, yummy and yummy!!! What good chicken. Harry soaks it in buttermilk for 24 hours and then double dips it and then smokes it. When you come in, it gets dropped in the cast iron pot. That's a lot of work for fried chicken, but you can taste it all. Mashed potatoes are great and he's experimenting with a curry dipping sauce that I really like. Enjoy it and say hello to Harry and his wife. Great service too. Enjoy:)
(5)Susan M.
The fried chicken was really good, but you can forget about the sides - they were only so-so. I would order the chicken and the slaw to go and forget the rest. Whole chicken was $24 - maybe I can make a chicken and save some cash.
(3)dkw ..
Omg, wth did u people eat? - must be filled with "friend reviews" cuz I've never had to throw a whole order of food straight in the trash after one bite in my life. This was the first time. My chicken was waaaaayyy over salted, waaaayyy overcooked, totally RUBBERY texture and I was afraid of getting food poisoning. The potatoes had an off flavor smell, the chicken smelled off. The gravy was bland with an off smell, the aoli was bland and had an off taste and the ginger sauce smelled/tasted like floor cleaner. I was afraid to taste the biscuits, afraid to finish the greens which were bland and spicy at the same time (how is that possible - prob didn't use chicken stock?). I wanted to like this place but I must absolutely remember to NEVER AGAIN eat in a completely empty restaurant. The lady was nice (but made excuses for the completely empty restaurant - I shoulda known right then to cancel and walk out), the cook CANNOT cook (sorry) and should choose a different day job. If you want to waste a ton of money on bland gross rubbery food - $25 for 2 pieces of rubber, two buscuits, 2 lumps of rancid? potatoes gross bland rancid flour-y gravy, bland greens and 3 off-tasting sauces - pine sol ginger sauce, then by all means eat here. The high price does not reflect quality. Seriously, my corner store down the street has way better tasting chicken that's always freshly cooked, perfectly seasoned and very well priced. I didn't even know u could f up chicken before I ate here. I had to improvise a box of Zataran's rice and beans that night (which even tasted better than this place - yes box food). My advice to this place is for that price, buy some free range organic chicken, ditch everything else and start over with new recipes, hire a different cook and maybe you'll survive cuz it's a cute place and great location. Just savin someone else from wasting a $25 bucks.
(1)David L.
Excellent. The Huge Deep Iron Skillets for frying under the hood are a good sign. The White Meat Chicken Strips taste like they came straight out of my Grandmothers house in the 70s. The taste you get from frying, that is not greasy, and is so Real. You don't need a big menu if you have great quality. Glad this little gem is in West Seattle. oh, The Biscuits were so good I could slap my Grandma!
(4)Cami M.
Great fried chicken! Very cool diner style location. Made in big cast iron pots. The kind of fried chicken your mom used to make. Nice addition to West Seattle!
(5)Breathe F.
The best chicken strips I have ever eaten. Ever. There are a few different sauces that you can choose from, but you dont really need them. We ordered the potato salad, baked beans and cole slaw for sides and they were all really good, especially the cole slaw. Pulled pork po-boy was good also. Maybe some of the previous tenant, Meanders, rubbed off on Harrys. Two thumbs up!!!
(4)Danita B.
Yum! Good to see a new restaurant with tasty eats :) I hope they keep the Chinese sign in the window. It's so charming.
(4)Vanessa S.
What a welcome spot to the West Seattle neighborhood! I had the chicken strips combo and I loved it! My meal was "made to order," the breading on the chicken strips had good seasoning and was not greasy in any way. The entree was flavorful and I will most certainly return. PS I don't like sweet sauces but they had a couple of dipping sauces (one of which was sweet) and I loved them both.
(5)demian j.
The best chicken in Seattle with the worst hours possible. It's basically a place i will never go to again because I can't. They open way too late in the day and close way too early. The food is fantastic and if you can slip in during the short four hours a day (only open 5 days a week also) you will not be sorry but it's not even really worth trying unless you live nearby. This is a city and it's okay to have city hours. If you want to make your place a destination you have to be available to customers. I hope they thrive and figure out a way to serve lunch or at least be open late enough to serve people who want to come from places farther than 5 blocks away. I recommend this place to many people, but like anyone who lives in Seattle, the people I talk to know it's impossible to get to West Seattle until about 7-8pm. Right around the time they are either closing shop or running out of chicken.
(3)matt g.
Really happy with this place. I took my daughter there. The chicken breading is a little unique but delicious. Cooked to perfection in their cast iron skillet. All the sides are winners.
(5)Kimberley R.
Absolutely fantastic food. We had the skillet fried chicken, potato salad, and cole slaw . Also tried the Smoked Tomatoe Soup, Black-Eyed Pea Soup, Baked Beans and Chicken Tenders. Sounds like a lot and it was! There were 4 of us and as one of us knows one of the owners (Beth) we wanted to try it out . We all tasted everything and had enough left over for two lunches. Not greasy at all. the seasonings were superb. Oh, and we had the fluffy buscuits as well - really large. We cut them in half and it was plenty for all. All kinds of great dippings sauces too. I'm sure they will be around for a long time. Good, friendly service and a really cool logo as well! They are closed Sun and Mon. and they don't open till 4.
(5)Sam M.
One the best fried chicken I've eaten. This place goes beyond the standard flour dredge and deep fry. They brine, smoke, then fry in cast iron for a truly amazing flavorful, moist chicken. I sampled the chicken strips but any fried chicken enthusiast will tell ya, on the bone is where it's at. And I had the quarter combo with potato salad and greens, just excellent!
(5)Jules H.
Very tasty chicken! Stopped in one evening after yard and house work because I had a hankering for fried chicken thanks to seeing it on a cooking show. The menu has changed a bit since what was pictured on Yelp so instead of the quarter leg, you can get a half or whole chicken (cut) and sides. Great for more than one person but for a single you might have to go for the strips instead if you don't want leftovers. The owner mentioned they get higher quality chickens this way instead of the overgrown old leg quarters they had been getting. Kudos to them for paying such attention to the details of their source ingredients. For me I got strips and a side of potato salad. Great batter on the strips and cooked on the spot to order. A few of the side dishes had run out for the evening so that could throw off your plans if its towards the end of dinner service. If you're planning take out, definitely call ahead since it does take some time to make chicken of this quality! My only other mention is that I think the potato salad is done with miracle whip as it had a fairly sweet taste, unless truffle oil is that sweet tasting? I'm half German so I prefer my potato salad with more tang than sweetness but either way it complimented the chicken well. Will definitely be back when I have more folks to share a half or whole order with!
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