The Chicken

Category: Restaurant in West Des Moines, Iowa

Address: 4221 SE Orilla Rd suite a, West Des Moines, IA 50061, USA

Phone: +15154102520

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–9PM

Monday: 11AM–9PM

Tuesday: 11AM–9PM

Wednesday: 11AM–9PM

Thursday: 11AM–9PM

Friday: 11AM–10PM

Saturday: 11AM–10PM

Reviews

D Davis

May 23, 2022

This is a perfect place food the best. No really outstanding. Put it like this I ordered my meal it was so good I had to try 2nd. Great beer outstanding service. The only thing I could ask for is if they could open in Houston they'd make a killen. The bartender did a very good job I don't know his name ticket only had pm bar. You all have a very very special place keep it up.. if I could give 10 I would give 12. for how good it was.....

B W

May 6, 2022

10/10 me and my family really enjoyed everything we got. Large portions so if you were to get the nachos by urself, I'd suggest the half portion. Very filling, we all ended up getting to go boxes. We had an amazing waiter. Everything was very clean. For a family of 5 and my mother ordering 2 alcoholic beverages, we paid about $85 no tip. Its definitely worth it and we all agreed to come back!

Shane Howard

Apr 8, 2022

It's a classic roadhouse restaurant that specializes in chicken. You can get burgers, pizza, & appetizers but their specialty is chicken. I usually get the Hot Chicken Sundae which is a biscuit topped with mashed potatoes, fried chicken tenders, country gravy & onion rings. It's pretty phenomenal!

Ellen Paullin

Mar 24, 2022

Arrived at 11am on a Wednesday. Only a couple of tables occupied. Clean, rustic, chickeny decor. Mixture of high and low top tables, booths, bar, and patio seating. A few TVs scattered around. Started with Voodoo shrimp. Had a nice kick. Then classic breaded chicken sandwich with side of onion rings. It took quite awhile for service and my server was not overly attentive or pleasant. There was a young man serving that was killing it though! Wish I would have had him. The sandwich and onion rings had way too much breading for my taste. So much that it overwhelmed everything and I didn't get the flavor of chicken or onions. Portion size was good- plenty for 2 meals if I would have liked it. I enjoyed a pop with my meal and the bill was $29 before tip. Ouch. They do have some other things I would go to try, and on Wednesdays they do a BOGO on pizzas. By the time I left the place was packed. Glad I had arrived early as it was a longish wait anyway. 2nd try on. Wednesday night. Arrived at 615- 20 minute wait for a table. No worries. Had a beer while we waited. It was BOGO pizza so that's what we went with! Plus some delicious cheese curds. Tried the Old Highway 5 pizza and the Bypass. Both good! Similar toppings. Either the pepperoni or another meat had some fire to it which I liked and my dining companion did not. Very friendly and efficient staff. Whole pizza left to take home. Total was only $33!!! For cheese curds, 2 small pizzas, and a beer. Enough left for dinner tonight as well. Short drive from Des Moines- maybe 15 minutes. Plenty of parking and handicap accessible interior. Neat decor.

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Questions & Answers

Is breakfast served Sunday mornings?

Kris Kremin | Jun 1, 2019
Brad Cox | Jun 2, 2019

They have also added chicken and biscuits to the breakfast menu

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What kind of oil do you cook the chicken in?

Angela Feller | Jun 1, 2019
Dan Kane | Jun 2, 2019

Your best bet is to call them to find out.

Does The Chicken take reservations?

Sherry Reynolds | Sep 3, 2021
The Chicken (Owner) | Sep 4, 2021

Unfortunately, we do not take reservations. With our limited seating options we are not capable of guaranteeing reservations. Thanks for inquiring though!

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

People are asking | May 31, 2021
Mahlon White | Jun 1, 2021

They would like you to wear a mask but nobody enforces it.

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