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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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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..

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    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.

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    Staff were very friendly, that was the highlight. Food was ok nothing special. Just a chicken sandwich. The pricing was insane $$$

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    The food was amazing, the service and staff were so helpful and respectful and the overall profromance was amazing!!

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    Great chicken strips and super crinkle fries. Shaq 4 da win !

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    Absolutely amazing burgers, service was on point as well! Great new place to Carson city

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    The man behind the counter was very nice and helpful, the service was fast and the food was absolutely delicious ! 5 out of 5 must try !!!!

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    I have had this place twice this week, and I'm very disappointed I have been sick all week of food poising

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    Best chicken sandwiches in Carson City,NV. Way better then Chick fil A. I highly recommend it!

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    food was good but do you want to wait in line for 45 minutes. they have two registers but only one person taking orders.

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    Great restaurant! Delicious and flavorful chicken sandwiches. Best chicken sandwich in Carson City. Great vibes and good milkshakes!

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    Poor layout.....people in line blocking people going to tables. Slow staff....one person taking orders at prime lunch hour

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