Fryer’s Roadside

The food is on point and the pricing is reasonable. Customers need to keep in mind that FR offers two types of meat: fried and smoked, and there are distinct differences between the two.Have only had the smoked pork BBQ ribs and sides, not the fried chicken (yet); but I will drive here from DC to get their vittles, and that's saying something.I'm a fan of ribs, and the tenderness of their rib meat impresses me as well as having a nice bark on it that's easy to chew. This is difficult feat to accomplish, so these folks know what they're doing.I like the mac & cheese; has a delicate, subtle, crunchy topping that's complementary. The potato salad is classic, hefty and tasty.P.S. This place is not closed. I was just there 2 days ago.

My sisters and I are fried chicken lovers, so we always get fried chicken out when I am visiting the DC area. Fryer's Roadside is not far from sister's house in Four Corners. We got lunch here on a Sunday and they had a steady stream of customers ordering take out. They have a couple of hi top tables inside and 3 picnic tables outside if you want to dine there. We ordered take out. I had their Spicy Chicken Sandwich. It was good. A good size for the price I paid for them. Definitely better than Popeye's or any fast food place. It has slaw, pickles and a huge chunk of boneless chicken. A little messy to eat, so you're gonna need a lot of napkins! Their hot sauce is nice and hot so I would suggest dipping your sandwich into the hot sauce if you want it hotter. My sister also bought a box of 8 piece chicken. I tried one of the thighs. It wasn't as crunchy as I would have liked but the flavor of their seasoning is good. The chicken was really moist. I also tried the Mac and Cheese (good) and the fries. They are very generous with the fries and they are not from frozen bagged potatoes. They are made from fresh potatoes. They get soft fast so eat them right away when they hand them to you. For dessert, I had the Turtle Sundae. It was nice and refreshing on a warm day! My niece really liked it.I would definitely return if I am craving fried chicken. Always happy to support a family owned business.

Ordered smoked brisket. It was really good and easy to order for take out. Place is very clean and tidy

On a long walk, I passed by Fryers and stopped in. I've tried to make it into Fryers a few times before, but despite their hours being listed online indicating they were open, each time, it was closed. So, I was fairly excited to get to actually try them. The location, on New Hampshire, in that little plaza across from Noodle King, has gone through a lot of recent residents. I remember when it was an ice cream store, then a deli, then a really good taverna. Some of these places have been good enough that you wonder why they aren't lasting. Fryers, on the other hand, isn't apt to actually last for any reason. The inside of the restaurant makes it clear that they're mostly a take out business. A single table is inside, with two seats. Otherwise, there's nowhere inside to sit, and outside doesn't look very appealing any longer, either. They are sending the message, "grab your food and go!" I ordered a four piece, which came with a roll -- no other side -- and also got a soda. The roll looked like they picked them up in bulk from the grocery store, just very blah. The chicken was juicy and well cooked, but as others have indicated, it wasn't exactly bursting with flavour. It was just plain mediocre -- not bad, but nothing memorable or good. Fried chicken is easy, there are lots and lots and lots of fried chicken restaurants around -- within just a couple of minutes of Fryers, there's others, including at least two big chain restaurants. If you're going to last, you need something that sets you apart, and nothing Fryers offered did that. It wasn't unique, it didn't have great flavour, it just ... was. It was edible, it was fine, it was okay, but I'm not craving going back anytime soon. Worse than that, it was expensive. I can run down to the famous chicken chain nearby and get a 4-pc, including a drink and a side, for about 30% less than what I paid for my meal at Fryer's -- and Fryers doesn't even include a side with theirs! I think the chain chicken is at least as good, if not better, and cheaper. So, as much as I'd love to support an independent(ish) business, I can't think of a good reason to go back. Oh, they do have ice cream -- but the entire ice cream area was a mess when I went there, and I didn't try it.

We had a bad experience here, showed up around 2:30pm, and were served chicken dryer than a desert, the crisp coating dry but with the benefit of a burned flavor. We were sure that this chicken was made MANY hours before - the server was happy to give it to us, as though selling 3 1/2 hour old "heat lamp ruined" fried chicken was perfectly acceptable. (Do they have a fresh chicken policy? - pitch after 15 mins?, 30? - sell EVERY piece till it's gone?)We were really looking forward to some top shelf fried chicken- and we're sure that is what most people get when they get their "to go" orders. Even if it was a fluke (likely), the idea of spending here again is as ruined as the chicken they served us... deeply disappointed.

Too much technology to just order a sandwich. And they don't take cash. And you have to be a computer wizard to order online.

This should be included in the chapter of places I drive past so often, it's a shame to not stop and try. It was a Sunday too, and we always want a chicken sandwich on a Sunday. The sandwich has a good spicy zing that lingers, but not so overpowering to the point you're sweating out our ancestral dramas. Like, you know how some hot sauces linger in your throat and seem to burn all the way down? This hotness stays in your mouth, lol. Inside is a dollop of cool cole slaw smashed between a hot crispy chicken chunk and soft bun, but I know the real hero of this meal is the wrapper keeping together all the sauce and flavor bits. I give this sandwich the messy bite approval, both polished thumbs up!

I was pleasantly surprised how good it was. I plan to make my wife change maternity wards to a closer hospital so that I can stop here on the way so I don't get hungry on delivery day. I've had ribs and brisket, both tender, juicy, taste very fresh. Comes un-sauced which is perfect for me so that it's not messy while driving to the hospital. I did however try the Northern Carolina sauce on the side before leaving their parking lot and it had a bright clean taste. I will definitely be having more kids so that I can stop here on the way to the hospital.

The fried chicken was cooked perfectly, nice and juicy.But that's where it fell short for us, both the batter and the chicken lacked flavor.I would try them again after awhile in case they up their spice/brine/flavor game

This food is so good, " my mother remarked, while sampling  the 11 items ordered online for delivery from Fryers Roadhouse.And, little did she know, it was delivered in person by the employee, whom I spoke with by phone, regarding a timely delivery of the food scheduled before the kickoff of Superbowl LVIII. Thank you Jenn!