Experts' Choice Award Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
What the experts agree on
Nashville's legendary hot chicken pioneer with an expertly balanced spice blend that defines the genre. No-frills setting, authentic local experience, and James Beard-recognized quality that justifies the pilgrimage to this iconic shack.
“inventive new dishes such as an amuse-bouche of skewered baby corn with coffee-infused mayo, lime, and salt, all served in a small glass tube.”
– Travel + Leisure
BlackBook "If you feel the urge to eat the best spicy fried chicken on planet earth before you die, drop in to Prince's."
Zagat4.5
"Landmark for fiery, deep-fried fowl." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Prince's is OG hot chicken, the place to take your big-city friends for a real local experience." Full review
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There are six levels of heat to choose from, and they all have a kick.
Fodor's "This is Nashville’s most renowned hot chicken spot...the food is nothing but impressive. Prince’s was even named an American Classic by the James Beard Foundation Awards in 2013." Full review
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If you’re a beginner, try the four-piece tenders with white bread and pickles—don’t be a hero; even the mild is plenty hot.
Frommer's "The shop is decidedly simple and remains in a dicey part of town, but the no-frills ambience is all part of it. The expertly balanced spice mix yields a flavor that is spicy, salty, and deep." Full review
The Infatuation "You can usually rely on Prince’s to deliver perfectly seasoned, crunchy, and still-moist tenders, along with a messy but delicious sandwich doused with a sweet heat sauce reminiscent of..." Full review
National Geographic "Today, the tiny, seat-yourself location (which on busy days serves up as many as 500 orders) is run by his great-niece André Prince Jeffries and offers four spice levels: mild, medium,..."
National Geographic "I head for a Nashville experience not listed in the brochures: Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, set in a small shopping center in East Nashville near Oprah Winfrey's childhood neighborhood...."
Independent "While the original and best Prince's is found in its east Nashville outpost, the restaurant is so lusted-after that the queues reach almost mythical levels. Handily, there's a Prince's..."
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