Chatman's Chicken

Amazing fried chicken. Crispy and perfectly seasoned!Must try the riblets!!! I love the collard greens and okra.I wish there was a location on the NW side of SA!

I'll start by saying my fiancée and I live in Houston area. My parents live in San Antonio and now every time we visit I told him I NEED me some Chatmans! We got engaged 11/29 and the following day this was still the stop I wanted to make even with him telling me I could have anything I wanted to eat before we head home. The food is amazing, it speaks for itself. But the hospitality!? Oh my, I love coming in for a chat with any of the workers. The owner, his wife and their son walked around checking on every table. They make sure you're good and don't need anything. The customers the times we've went become like family. We chat amongst each other while eating great food, and if you know you know that's what good food does. Brings people from all backgrounds together! Thank you Mr Chatman for a great establishment.

What an experience San Antonio! I got to try the legendary Chatman's Chicken on the Eastside of San Antonio and I'm just floored by the delicious chicken I tasted! The owner Mr. Chatman is just an incredible human being and after talking with him for 5 minutes, I realized why this restaurant is so beloved. Every Tuesday, they have a $1.99 special for a two piece dark chicken. The Fried Riblets are so damn good and I also loved the Chicken Fried Steak! On top of all of that, they also have delicious sides with homemade Potato salad, Mac & cheese, and Mashed potatoes. Check this spot out when you get a chance San Antonio, we need more folks like Mr. Chatman in our communities Chatman's Chicken1747 S. WW White Rd.San Antonio, TX 78220210-359-0245Hours of Operation:Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am. - 7:00 pm.Sunday 12 noon - 7:00 pm.

When I'm out of Austin, I look for any promising-looking fried chicken joint, with a special emphasis on locally-owned non-chain places, and I hit the jackpot with Chatman's. It isn't in the nicest part of town, but in my experience, that is where the Real Deal is usually found. By "real deal," I mean actual bone-in, bona fide fried chicken--and not those dastardly places that just have wings, or everything but breasts! Yes, I am a fried chicken purist.The nice man behind the counter greeted me and immediately asked if I was a first timer. When I said yes, he offered me a sample Fried Riblet--a bite-sized chunk of dangerous deliciousness. I wanted ten more, but I was on a chicken mission.For chicken, they offer three varieties: original, spicy, or lemon pepper. The latter two involves sprinkling seasonings over the original, so for my first taste, I kept it simple. I ordered the 2-piece mixed with fries.The chicken itself was my favorite variety: nice big pieces with a solid well-seasoned crunch and moist meat in breast and leg. The fries were skinny. Not my preferred type, but these were fine, fresh, and hot. The roll was the standard out-of-the bag throwaway. If they had biscuits or cornbread, I'd have died and gone to heaven.As I sat and ate, I just loved the vibe. Some customers were obviously regulars, but everyone was welcomed, and the staff felt like a family.The man who'd taken my order came to check on me, and stayed to chat. He turned out to be Mr Chatman himself. It's clear that he is responsible for all that is good in his restaurant. He spent years learning the business, and serves as manager as well as owner, and he is obviously dedicated not only to great food, but to serving the community. Chatman's feed those who cannot pay, mentor their employees, and give back to their community. Great fried chicken, and a business I can feel good about supporting! Win win win. I'm already planning another visit to San Antonio. This time I'll save room for more of those riblets!

I stopped by today and got GREAT service in the drive thru. The chicken was bomb- fresh, hot and crispy. The kool-aid, just like when I was a kid! The mac was ok, but my least favorite was the sweet potatoes. They were runny and mushy, reminded me of baby food lol. I wanted like pecans and brown sugar in them. I'd still go back tho, can't beat good service. I asked if they had bread, which I got a roll, but I wanted corn bread. Not sure if they have it or not, as I wasn't very specific.

Chatman's has some of the best fried chicken in town! My drive home is usually about 20-25 minutes and when I get home the chicken is still crunchy. Amazing mac and cheese too! Great service and attitude from the staff! Y'all rock!

Stopped for lunch with a coworkerFirst things first...the man who served and took my order was phenomenal. Very polite, great service & even before I ordered, he offered a sample of a Pork fried Riblet....very tasty & will order next time. (I found out later that the man was Mr. Chapman himself) exactly what you'd hope to say when dealing with an owner.However, because of the name, I had to order the Chicken meal; -Chicken was hot, fresh & crispy-but no flavor...similar to Churches Chicken-Yams needed nutmeg-Collards were perfect!-Kool-Aid was good but could've used more sugarOverall, a good place to get a meal, especially if you're in the area. And, again, kudos to Mr. Chapman for taking an intentional effort in running a successful business!

We were invited here by a friend that loves this place. I got a two piece spicy and my boyfriend got a two piece regular. The chicken itself was pretty good though the batter could use a little more seasoning. Even the "spicy" chicken was just regular chicken with Cajun seasoning sprinkled on top. The sides were great. Loved the corn fritters and the collard greens. Staff was friendly. There are no free refills on drinks though.

First of all, I've been on the hunt for good fried chicken since I lived here 2 years ago. I've seen perfectly fried but not perfectly fried AND seasoned. This place right here! All I needed to know is I was looking for the perfect chicken on the wrong side of town all this time. It's not in the prettiest part of San Antonio and that's why this chicken makes sense. It's in a little yellow building with the most awkward entrance unless you're coming from that side of the road. They have a drive thru which is my preference these days. I've never had to wait more than 5 min for food which is good considering everything is fresh and hot. Now to the food. It was perfectly fried (even the breast stay moist) and perfectly seasoned (regular, spicy or lemon pepper to choose from) and that lemon pepper doesn't disappoint. I've been twice. The first time I asked for lemon pepper on only one of my three pieces because I didn't know whether it was going to be a sauce or a shake; whether it was in the batter or what. It seems more like a shake. It reminds me of when Popeyes used to sell that Cajun seasoning packet for their chicken and they kept running out of it because it was so good. It enhanced the chicken. Chatman's lemon pepper tastes like that. The fried corn nuggets were good but I'm a sucker for a good fried okra and I was not disappointed. The second time I got all lemon pepper but I got fries and the nuggets. Overall, I'm excited about this find. I would love to try the fish next time but you can't order it from the drive thru. I'll just have to go inside and order it. If the fish comes in lemon pepper, I'm more excited to try it. This place rates high in my book. The only thing I would change is I'd like a biscuit or some other roll besides a dinner roll. I'm not much of a bread person so that's one less carb I have to worry about. I'll save it for the chicken!

Excellent food; kind staff; and reasonable prices. The chicken was delicious and the okra was cooked perfectly. And you can't beat sweet potato pie for $2.00!