Prince's Hot Chicken Shack

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Top 1% of restaurants in Nashville
8 / 10

6 expert reviews

“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 BlackBook
"If you feel the urge to eat the best spicy fried chicken on planet earth before you die, drop in to Prince's."
Zagat Zagat
4.5
"Landmark for fiery, deep-fried fowl." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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 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 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

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