Lee's Chicken Restaurant
Lee's Chicken Restaurant
Lee's Famous Onion Rings
2 Tastee's Sandwich
Lee's chicken outside at dusk.
kids menu
a rooster on a pole
a rooster on a pole
a rooster on a pole
two cars parked in front of the restaurant
My wife ordered a three-piece all white came with a drumstick and a thigh and one piece of white meat
Complimentary Rolls
outside
The only beer on tap, Busch Light.
menu
Outside Marquee!
chocolate Milkshake
Crispy 3. Three Pieces of Southern Fried Chicken!
jr fingers and fries
menu
Fried onion straws are the best!!!
jr Homemade Mac & Cheese
Cool Neon Chicken Sign
Outdoor Chicken Decor
Cole Slaw
MaryAnn S.
May 10, 2024
Ever had that hankering for some good old crispy chicken like grandma used to cook? Here's the place to get good golden brown not oily chicken at a place you have to drive a little ways out as a key destination. The wait staff is super friendly adding down-home hospitality to keep you coming back. The environment is full of a well seasoned neighborhood crowd who enjoy the ambiance of the 40's music selections, and the classic decor.
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Robert G.
Jul 21, 2024
In a word: awful. I appreciate the nostalgia the place exudes, but food was not this bad back in the 70s. The value was horrible. The best thing was the onion rings, which were not onion rings but more a mash of onion strands sprinkled with cornmeal and then deep fried. The salad was in a bowl that you could mostly cover with an open hand. The soup was in a bowl about the size of those bowls Chinese restaurants use for sauces. We could not describe what parts of the chicken were served. We guessed breast because the meat was white. The drumstick was small and overcooked, almost black. The grilled chicken breast was, at most, a thin, flattened four-inch-wide patty, tough and dry. The theme carried through to the restrooms: like the inside of a chicken coop. But here is the best thing: Dinner for two including tip was $52.00.
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Jacob G.
Dec 14, 2023
First, walking into the place is a sort of small town, generational family building, and local icon for those who enjoy it. The restaurant is large, but the table settings are cozy and small. They had a live pianist when I went there with my kids, which was entertaining. A reason for the docket star is that the place has a musty smell and takes some time before you become accustomed to it. Just know that the interaction and food will be worth going in. This is an ode to how long the establishment has been around (Generations!)The food here is delicious and can be unique. The fried onion straws are mainly a favorite of mine, although be aware of the grease they'll have at the bottom. I imagine anything chicken and fried to their specialty will be incredible. I was a bit disappointed with my burger, though. There was a mistake in the order for added cheese, and it was a bit charred. Grievances aside, this place gets four stars instead of less because there was something magical about the place. My kids complained while we were there, but it must have left a profound impression on them. To this day, I hear them requesting to go back nearly every week. Ultimately, it isn't about being perfect, but being personal, approachable, and charming goes a long way.
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James S.
Mar 15, 2023
They don't make restaurants like this anymore. I stopped in while visiting family in the area. The vibe is relaxed and I thought it was great that they have a guy playing the organ while you eat. The chicken is good and they offer one beer on tap, Busch Light. This isn't a fancy spot but it's awesome. Just a relaxed place to eat chicken and drink cheap beer.
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Jessica S.
Jul 19, 2023
Affordable, country cookin' and great fried chicken. I haven't found a really great spot for fried chicken in town, and Lee's is definitely a contender. Mac-n-cheese was yummy. Would get more stars if potatoes were real!
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John P.
May 30, 2023
I saw this place on a Food of the Big 10 program. Dined about 3PM on a Saturday. The fried chicken was good, five stars. I didn't care for the onion rings - thin onions so the ratio of fried batter to onion was too much for my taste. As it was between lunch and dinner staffing was low, but it was fine. The order came out correct and hot. Yeah , it's an old restaurant but Lee's wears that as a badge of honor, not shame. The bar scene was active, the restaurant had about 4 tables going.
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Justin S.
Nov 15, 2021
My grandma, who is 88 years old, refers to Lee's chicken as the place that has better chicken than KFC. It is her favorite spot in town. The chicken is always moist and delicious yet the breading is always crisp. A delightful paradox.You can order online through their website and drive up to the backside and pick it up. They've been doing takeout from the back since before the pandemic but the online ordering has been a nice addition.You can't go wrong with the mac & cheese and fries as sides.
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Thomas E.
Feb 22, 2025
Even though I've only been to Lee's chicken a few times, I can say that the first time might not have been the best experience because of staffing shortages, but the my other two times visiting they were fully staffed and had live music, and retro atmosphere. So ever since they got more employees, every time I've been there I've gotten my food sooner and it was made to perfection.I would say if you were to look and the old pictures and then look at the rooms and decor in the place, you could see in as a glimpse but in time.The live music, I'm not sure what the schedules are but it will probably be on a piano, and they do have specials some days.
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Jeanie N.
Sep 26, 2024
this is the chicken standard to which all others pale in comparison. it is juicy not greasy. the right amount of breading and we get it at least once a week. by carry out. the to go gal even knows our dogs and has treats. this is the way restaurants used to be, and i'm glad still is!
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Tracy F.
Jun 7, 2024
Ordered 8 piece all dark and onion rings. Not much flavor in chicken breading and not juicy. Onion rings breading not crispy. Staff were friendly.
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