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    Big Chicken - closed

    3.8 (122 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Crispy Chicken Salad
    William C.

    Located in a strip mall, this counter service restaurant has a great menu, great atmosphere and great bar. The staff is friendly and helpful in navigating the variety of menu selections. They managed to downplay the Shaq experience and create a great family-friendly restaurant and menu. Everything we ordered was fresh made and served right away. The wings topped the charts for me. The sandwich, fries and chicken salad..while delicious...it didn't stand out from local competitive locations in the area.

    Big Chicken
    Mike T.

    Solid Fried Chicken spot. I got the tenders and nuggets and both were juicy and crisp. The sauce selections were fantastic for any pallet. Open seating concept with a bar and adult beverages. Glad i got a chance to check it out!

    Uncle Jerome's Nashville Hot chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. House sauce and Buffalo hot sauce.
    Bob S.

    I heard about the opening of Shaq's Big Chicken in Carson City on the news awhile ago. I was in CC so I thought I would try them out The place is pretty big with a lot of tables, a bar area and a few televisions. What caught my eye was how clean the place looked. Not messy like some fast food places. I ordered the Uncle Jerome's Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and sweet potato fries. I tried the house sauce and buffalo hot sauce. The sandwich had a good size chicken breast with a nice amount of pickles and it was slightly hot a 5/10. I've had hotter at Hattie B's in Nashville. But when I added the buffalo hot sauce it pumped up to 8/10. The sweet potato fries were crunchy and with a good distinctive flavor. The fries were good on their own but I dipped them in the house sauce which had a nice tangy flavor. The service was professional but nothing stood out. You are given a vibrating buzzer to pick up your order. I enjoyed the food and will definitely come back to try the other sandwiches and coleslaw. Recommended!

    Amy O.

    1/28/2024- Don't judge...lol.. How could I not stop in?... I started a conversation with our server from where we had lunch earlier.. A small detour before heading home.. Since the line wasn't wrapped around the building.. I had to stop.. The menu is simple and not tons of options.. Prices very reasonable.. Got the Shaq attack combo meal with the dirty fries.. The sweet tea was really good with a nice hint of peaches?.. Dirty fries were really good- The sandwich was big, and crispy.. Flavors were appealing.. 5 stars for the value and for the quality of items.. Yes, I'm coming back...!! Next time I'll get a shake.. $3.99 sundae.. couldn't resist..

    Menu
    Wilma J.

    Made it to the soft opening of Big Chicken. I like the open feel and set up of the restaurant with that bar towards the back corner. I wish the bathroom wasn't facing the dining area. It be better if it was tucked away facing the bar. I arrived around 4:30, parking lot was pretty full with a few slots open. There was only 6 people in line to my surprise, I thought it be craaaaazy! Restaurant still had a few tables open for seating so I ordered dine in. I asked if I could order my food to eat in and order additional items to take out and delay my take out order; denied. Everything is made to order and they do not have the ability to delay 1/2 of the order yet. I just didn't want to take that chance waiting on a longer line. It took me about 30 min. to try a variety of beverages and eat my Original Big Chicken sandwich combo, it comes with fries and a drink of your choice. You get a cup to fill your own soda. I tried their sweet tea, root beer, pineapple cream, vanilla agave cream, and black cherry with tarragon soda. They were all good but the pineapple cream won me over. They have that soft ice I like, yay! My sandwich took 15 min to prepare and it was hot when I picked it up at the counter. It was perfectly seasoned; peppery not salty. They have a variety of sauces too. The Carolina with the mustardy front drop paired well with my chicken and fries followed by the Chipotle BBQ sauce. After I ate I went back in a line of 12 people and once again to order my take out , the line moved quickly, this time there were 2 cashiers taking orders. I ordered the popcorn chicken and some tenders. They were both very good. Usually the popcorn chicken at other places is all batter with a morsel of chicken, not at Big Chicken, the popcorn chicken is popping here! Service was awesome! Pretty smooth transactions both times. If they keep it going with this kind of efficiency moving forward this will be a place I'd visit often. I will be back this Saturday on the 13th for the Grand Opening, hoping to chill at the bar area. Can't wait!

    The Shaq Attack combo, and I added a side of Mac for the test!
    Kevin S.

    The Shaq Attack Sandwich with a side of Smokehouse BBQ is excellent. 9/10! Sundae is so basic like a person smoking a vape stick. Solid 1/10, just a big WTF. Shake was a 3/10 (peanut butter chocolate chip). Regular crinkle cut fries were hot, fresh and salty 8/10, but the sweet potato waffle fries were 3/10. Dirty fries missed the mark. Not my jam. We both liked the Mac n cheese 7.5 out of ten. Chicken Tenders: the meat was good size and juicy. Tenders aren't very crisp, kinda moist, breading isn't hitting, you need a good sauce to dip it in/cover up! Staff was great! A couple of Stubborn Sodas and tap, and a bar in the back.

    Original Big Chicken with side of jalapeno slaw.
    Craig H.

    I had the original Big Chicken along with a side of Jalapeno slaw. Also, grabbed a tub of the chipotle BBQ sauce. I'm giving it 5 stars for the sandwich. In my opinion, it stands out as the best chicken sandwich in the area. The breading is just right, not too much, and it has a delightful flavor. The Shaq sauce on the sandwich was unique and very good. I used the chipotle BBQ sauce for dipping and is was equally fantastic. On the flip side, the jalapeno slaw didn't quite meet my taste expectations. An unexpected highlight was the Pineapple Creme soda from the soda fountain machine. I would definitely recommend this place and plan to return.

    Dirty Fries
    Chuck M.

    This place is very mediocre. The chicken has bland the fries were cold. The sauces on the hand were very good and you can get a variety and as much as you want. The service was very unwelcoming. When I took my dirty fries back because they were cold the first person sincerely apologized and went to the back to replace them. I wanted at the counter for a while then went and sat down. About 5 minutes later they brought out our fries and the fries were under cooked. I probably will not be back as it was expensive and not worth the money.

    Happy hour specials 3-6 pm

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    6 months ago

    Great atmosphere, flavorful and fast meal, and fun drink options. Service staff was fast and approachable.

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    9 months ago

    The food was amazing. My boyfriend and I ordered2 combos. The only thing is drinks don't come with the meal... not sure on that.

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    8 months ago

    great sandwich. clean and friendly. We have been meaning to give it a try, will definitely go back again.

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    1 year ago

    really good! I did order ranch on the side and paid extra for it and didn't get it but still delicious! will definitely be back!

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    2 years ago

    Love the crispness of the chicken. It also has a very nice flavor. Staff is very nice. Can't wait to go back.

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    2 years ago

    Seems like a bit of a gimmicky place with Shaq all over the walls and plenty of new chicken places popping up

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    Modern, comfortable, clean, great chicken sandwich, good fries, full bar. The bar a little odd, but okay.

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    It wasn't *bad* but it was pricey for mid food, sorry Shaq. I should have let you win

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    Pho Country

    Pho Country

    3.8
    (482 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $

    4 for dinner. Waiter came promptly. The calamari appetizer was OK. The dinners were very good,…read moreespecially the Claypot pork and shrimp. The only hiccup was not serving all four dinners together. Last meal was over 5 minutes late. Restaurant was very clean and quiet. We will be back.

    Not sure if this place changed owners around early 2025 because everything is different. Not the…read moreThai I'm used to there and it also seems different from all the Thai textures in general. The boba is gritty squares in different colors with odd taste (not chewy round balls). But the green tea on ice, it came with was good. The meatball pho I usually get now also has raw beef slices also put directly ON the noodles it comes with. Ir they got the order incorrect three times. I would never order anything raw normally. I was surprised to see blood soaked noodles when I opened my to-go container. The meatballs were ok but not the size or consistency of all the other phos I've had. The little bag of bean sprouts was minimal quantity of sprouts, basil I had to throw most out with black leaves. I've tried this place twice in 6 months getting meals for two to -go each time and won't be back. 5 months ago I ordered and 2 meals were both wrong when I got home so that's a separate issue to check your order before you leave. Hopefully they get it all fixed as this is a great location.

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    A comforting Sign that this place meets the public health standard
    A comforting Sign that this place meets the public health standard
    My boyfriend chose the sweet sour chicken with fried rice for his dinner option
    My boyfriend chose the sweet sour chicken with fried rice for his dinner option
    I chosethe flame broiled pork with fried rice for my main dinner option from the family dinner section

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    I chosethe flame broiled pork with fried rice for my main dinner option from the family dinner section
    Red's Old 395 Grill

    Red's Old 395 Grill

    3.5
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    What a super incredible and beautiful place from the outside to the inside this place is…read moreincredible. My father is in a wheelchair and they made it accessible for him which is amazing and not to mention our waitress was on it! So far the food is amazing and delicious

    Party of 4 for dinner Arrived 645PM Saturday…read more You check in at the host stand... you give them your cell phone # and they will contact you when your table is ready. They told me 20 minutes Estimated Time: 705PM Actual Time table was ready  710PM Ordering finished 722PM Time first item out 729PM Server: Rico Friendly & helpful Did not check back for refill of soda.    Only checked back at the end to see if we wanted dessert, we said no and he dropped off the bill. We asked for a small box at that time. Appetizer Basket of Chicken wings contains 6 full wings (drumette flat and tip). Well sauced. Comes with ample amount of celery and carrots. Server did not ask if we wanted Ranch or Blue Cheese. The order came with Ranch only. Very juicy wings, not over cooked. The skin and a of crunch so it was perfect. NOTE: messy, if you eat it right...hands only! I ordered the Smoke Beef Brisket. The brisket was smokey and tender. I could not taste the BBQ glaze... only the smoke. The brisket sits on top of a bed of fried onions... the onions are really crispy and really favorable. The side salad is a good size. I had some of the Steak Fries... really well seasoned and crispy. Lovely side. The men's room is spacious, but a bit of cleaning is needed. The trash can needs to be emptied. The changing station in the handicap stalled needs to be cleaned up.

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    Great service! Fantastic time so far!
    Great service! Fantastic time so far!
    A medium well burger undercooked.
    A medium well burger undercooked.
    Brisket and ribs

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    Brisket and ribs
    Westside Pour House

    Westside Pour House

    4.0
    (181 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    This place has a nice feel to it including a wood fired pizza oven, nice looking bar and overall it…read moremakes a person comfortable. Beautiful outdoor patio and they allow dogs! Excellent food. Me and my wife had the classic burger "medium" and it was bit overcooked to my liking g but still good. The fry's were amazing. I will be back for sure to try the pizza.

    Quality/Quantity - My buddy was craving BBQ, but ended up deciding on this place instead. And of…read morecourse, I can never turn down a pour house, lol. Today we got the following: Special - Pulled pork on a pretzel bun with fries. Two orders. Wow, it exceeded my expectations. Well, I honestly did not have high expectations. The pork was tender and flavorful; I did not even need the extra BBQ sauce that I asked for but used it to not waste it. And with a generous amount of fries; my buddy did not finish his fries. I also like the nice touch of a fried pickle on top of the slider. Fish and Chips - My other buddy that was craving BBQ switched to this and loved it. Chicken Breast Sandwich - My healthy buddy. He was also not able to finish his fries. All of which was good. And I plan to come back for Happy hour in the future. Especially Wing Wednesdays! Ambiance - Larger than expected. Larger than it looked from the outside. This place is like two units. I hope my pictures did it justice. Full bar, plenty of tables in both rooms. Pool tables, darts, etc. Semi open kitchen. Plenty of street parking. Open 6 days a week; closed Mondays. Service - Colgan (name on receipt) was so professional! Checked up on us very often. Even better, he was proactive and asked us if we wanted this or that with our orders. Price - $57 + generous tip. FYI - 4% credit card charge or 4% cash discount, see picture. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2014. We have actually been hanging out in this area for the last few years and now will be more frequent customers.

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    2/10/26 FYI. Semi open kitchen.
    2/10/26 FYI. Semi open kitchen.
    Greasy onion rings and leather burger
    Greasy onion rings and leather burger
    Westside Pour House

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