Watson's Carry Out & Catering

We love trying out small unassuming restaurants and that's a perfect way to describe Watson's. Despite the name being Watson's Carry Out, there is actually plenty of place to sit both inside and outside. You could tell that this place is a local favorite. There was a steady stream of people coming in and out with their to go orders.We ordered the fried chicken combo with mashed potatoes and green beans. All in all, I'd give the meal a 4 out of 5. Green beans were canned (as to be expected of a typical hole in the wall), mashed potatoes were good, and the chicken was fried on the spot. The gravy for the mashed potatoes could have been better though. I ended up not touching it after the first bite. Gravy aside, I thought it was a decent meal. I'd probably opt for the fries next time.

Great prices for big sandwiches and tasty fried chicken. Definitely worth the stop if you are in the neighborhood

I've ordered from here a few times over the past year. I decided to write a review only because I called in to order last week and was placed on hold. The hold lasted over 5 minutes, so I decided to hang up and go somewhere else.Their fried chicken is hit or miss. I'd say really good sometimes and not so good other times. I've found it very juicy and crispy but then really greasy on the outside and very dry inside.Their sides...reminiscent of elementary school cafeteria food especially the mashed potatoes. If that's your speed then eat it all up, but there is hardly any flavor and the ingredients don't taste homemade but artificial or boxed.Also, check your orders to make sure they have included everything...there have been a few times a side or bread have been missed.Value for money? Sure.Customer service? Not so good last time since they didn't want my order.Will I go again? Probably because of it's location is somewhat convenient and sometimes you just want that mediocre meal?

I've come here several times over the years only because it's the closest place to me. Every time I do I regret it. It ALWAYS makes me sick, and half the time I've thrown out what I've gotten because it's just so gross I can't even eat it. Not to mention their prices are kind of insane for diner food. $15 for one full sized sub with no side or drink? I'd rather drive into frederick for food that's actually edible and worth that money. I'm writing this review to remind myself NEVER to come back here.

Their burgers are so juicy. The fried chicken was wow! Their mash potato and gravy felt like thanksgiving. Just amazing. Glad we missed the exit to all the basic fast food drive throughs and found this gem all thanks to yelp. If you're visiting/ touring Harpers Ferry highly recommend stopping here. Small family owned restaurant just how I like it. Nothing beats great customer service and amazing food. FYI: they do curbside pick up. A must during these strange times.

I used to eat Bill Watson's chicken when I was a younger, thinner man. My family would take us out ever once in a while to enjoy their famous fried chicken.Watson's Carry-out is reminiscent of that tender, juicy, and crispy chicken of long ago. Still flavorful and delicious, but there was a slight taste of burned plastic going on. I hope it came from them not putting paper between the chicken and Styrofoam container. They really should use paper containers. The mashed potatoes and gravy were average, as were the green beans. Now, I don't like corn bread, but I LOVE theirs. It's more like corn bread cake. It was moist and a little sweet. What a treat!I recommend calling your order in ahead to avoid long lines and waiting. I placed mine at the store at 5:15 and waited 35 minutes for the order, on a Thursday. The value was very good. Will return when in the area.

Staff was friendly, food was good and they have peanut butter pie so we will be back.

Best fried chicken in town - sides are pretty tasty as well. I can't wait to go there and eat onsite and try the meatloaf. Highly recommend!

I love our small town restaurant. Watsons was a staple in Frederick city forever. I was so happy when they moved here to Jefferson. You can tell everything is homemade. Chicken is awesome. Homemade steak and cheese sub is a regular order for us too. It is right off 340 on the corner at the first stoplight toward town. Easy on, easy off. Give it a try!

Got the half chicken platter with cornbread, coleslaw, and baked beans, with an extra side of Mac n cheese and sweet tea. The cornbread was excellent - fresh, but had a bite to it. Most cornbread seems to disintegrate immediately but this had real texture. The other sides were good and the Mac n cheese I especially enjoyed. But the fried chicken was stellar. Some of the best I've ever had. That alone makes this deserve 5 stars, I've been thinking about it for a few weeks.