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    Clyde's Hot Chicken

    3.9 (240 reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Nuggets
    Karly J.

    My favorite hot chicken in OC! I started with the location in Fullerton in 2019 and have tried many new locations over the years but this location is my very favorite! I have NEVER gotten a weird piece of chicken and have always had quick friendly service. The tenders were my go to until they released the nuggets...SO good! 10/10 recommend!

    The nice man who took our order. He was the only one at the register.
    Karla R.

    Went to Clyde's after an event and it was busy. The man at the register was great and calm. He was busy but was so polite. This was my first time at the restaurant and I was from out of town. The chicken sandwich was well cooked and seasoned. We sat upstairs on the rooftop. Full bar up there. The place was very clean. But I think the guys name was Chance? He deserves a raise! He handled himself and everything very well.

    Waffle Fries
    Jolie J.

    I've come here several times...I'm always surprised it isn't busier. Definitely needs better marketing.This Clyde's Hot Chicken is an interesting concept: 3 entities under 1 umbrella. 1. Clyde's Hot Chicken - indoor casual eatery with hot chicken sandwiches, Mac & Cheese, fries, sodas, southern slaw, milkshakes, & slushies 2. Bar 1930 - outdoor bar with 5 seats (where we brought our puppy), but also an area to stand where you can put your drinks and bar bites on a ledge; menu includes calamari, onion rings, cauliflower bites, etc. 3. The Rooftop - outdoor slightly more upscale restaurant. The chef has just changed so the menu is TBD. Today we sat at Bar 1930 (which is our fave of the 3). Unfortunately the bartender was on break so we had to wait 15-20 min to order. Obviously they are understaffed. When Malynn did return, she was very friendly & made great cocktails. We had: The Drop - basic lemon drop Cherry Sun - cherry vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice Skinny chick sandwich - juicy grilled chicken but the slaw was lackluster (heat level was hot as cluck) Chicken sandwich - nice crunch, but not as good as the hot chicken sandwiches we had in Nashville (heat level was hot as cluck) This restaurant is somewhere I will definitely go again since there aren't many great places in my neighborhood and because of the proximity to the Regal movie theater. Food 3 Cocktails 4 Ambience 4 Customer service would be a 4, but since they're understaffed 3 FYI- ample parking in the parking structure that is just steps away from Clyde's

    4 pc. Strip Combo
    Jay M.

    Food was pretty good. We ordered the 4 piece combo with an extra side of waffle fries. Chicken was seasoned but I wish the coating had some crunch to it. Waffle fries were perfectly crispy and probably my favorite part of the meal. Ambiance is cool inside on the main level. Huge screen for watching games. Rooftop view was nice for YL, but the staff working up there was not. Customer service for the team on the main level was good! Friendly and quick. Our experience with the rooftop was BAD. While waiting for our food, we went up to check out the rooftop since it was our first time visiting and there was a game on. Within 30 seconds of being on the rooftop, a staff person approached us and asked if we were going to order a drink and if not, we needed to leave. The tone was rude and the caveat thrown in immediately was uninviting. He didn't greet us, offer a menu, or make any recommendations but essentially tried to boot us. Why would anyone want to spend their money after that?

    Counter
    Joe F.

    In visiting, we were almost worried this brand new place was going to close down there wasn't anybody in there eating except an employee. Check out the pictures. It's like I'm there for the grand opening before anybody gets in. That said before we left, there's a few more people coming in so I'm hoping maybe we just caught it at a very slow point. The bar looked cool however, it didn't open till five. They were willing to get something off a draft but unless you want beer only, there's not a lot of options there. I was a bit of a bummer we were really excited about maybe sitting up top, but turns out that's also just for private events. So a couple of the reasons we wanted to try this place during the day don't make it a great venue to visit other than maybe a regular lunch . OK. Always love a good waffle fries and never gonna not enjoy. That was the venue. But other food choices around I'll probably end up somewhere else next time.

    Clyde's Original
    P K.

    Service was great!! Food was delicious!! We both got the combo meal one hot fried chicken and one regular. The waffle fries were by the far the best we have ever had! It was done to perfection' definitely would come back!

    Nancy T.

    Clyde's is hot as cluck! Clyde's is exactly what YL has been waiting for! The hot chicken is the perfect melody of flavor, spices, heat and tender chicken. I'm a fan of their bun sandwiches and love how they also have a breakfast option with an egg on buttered toast, as well as wraps. They also offer standalone wings, tenders and nuggets. I love how you can customize your spice level for any type of chicken! Personally, the original is plenty spicy for me, but I might dare to try a higher spice level in the future. The sides are equally awesome. My entire family (three generations!) loved the potato salad, coleslaw, mac n cheese, waffle fries and crinkle fries. As a fry connoisseur, I love having both options available, as it's sometimes fun to mix and match! To cool down our visit, we topped off our meals with their refreshing milkshakes and also couldn't pass up the chance to indulge in their waffles. The waffle was perfectly crispy on the edges and pillowy soft in the middle. It was honestly on par with a specialty breakfast place, which is amazing for a place that primarily specializes in hot chicken. Is there anything Clyde's can't do well?! Besides serving great food, this place has nothing but good vibes. The restaurant has a casual, yet upscale feel to it with comfortable seating and an open air bar. I believe they are the first location in this region to serve alcohol, which is amazing! I also noticed they have a rooftop similar to other nearby businesses, so I can't wait to see what's to come up there! Welcome to the land of gracious living, Clyde's - this place is fire!!!

    2pc 2 pc. Chicken Strips and fries
    Ron K.

    In Short, this place is fantastic and I don't why anyone would rate it less than 5 stars. With a few more details, I have been there a few times now and it's always been a fantastic experience. The downstairs is nice and has a bar and the patio upstairs is fantastic especially that both levels have massive screens to watch sporting events AND alcoholic beverages. Very clean place. Close to the movie theater and Yorba Linda town center so you can grub here then watch a movie right next door. Service has been great. Staff is very friendly. Reasonably priced for a nice atmosphere. The food has been delicious on every occasion. Chicken strips very juicy and chunky unlike some other chicken places. Original is not that spicy but has a fantastic flavor so if you want more heat make sure to order something hotter than the original. Also, the fries are fantastic. Try them cooked well done. Crunchy outside yummy inside. Definitely recommended spot right off imperial highway and YL towncenter.

    4 pc. Strip Combo w/ crinkle fries & 12 pc. Wings SPICE LEVEL - Original - perfect balance of spicy& a hint of sweet
    Mica L.

    Im so happy they opened this location; we used to go to the Fullerton one but we moved. Food- ALWAYS fresh, hot, delicious Service- GREAT! One time our online order took a lot longer than expected so they were very accommodating as we waited plus made sure everything was ok! Employees are very friendly Ambiance - AWESOME! This location has a rooftop hangout plus bar inside. Very clean & tidy! My hubby & I also LOVE the huge big screen inside where they play sports or movies!

    It's. I'ts fun up here. Good music, good drinks! Attentive wait staff. Churro and ice cream was delicious!

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    Great family place, or if you're in the mood for chicken this is the spot. Clydes hot chicken always hits the spot.

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    I went to Clyde's hot chicken for lunch today. I can highly recommend their spicy, savory chicken tenders. Order them "hot as Cluck."

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    Is the chicken Halal?

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