First time here and the food was good! Service was quick and polite. The inside of the restaurant itself is a bit small and now that it's getting colder, it will get full quicker. There is outdoor seating in the back for the warmer months as well. Parking is limited too, there is a small lot in front and street parking as well. I ordered the small basket with is 3 tenders, fries, bread and sauces. I got the McDougal sauce and ranch. The sauce was good, I do wish the chicken had a bit more seasoning but it was a good lunch. read more

McDougal’s Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This place has amazing chicken and sauces. Their fries are also hand cut. I was able to have grilled chicken, which made me very happy. In addition, most sauces are made on site. To add to the charm, the service was phenomenal. Amazing service answering all our questions. The decor is fun and eclectic. Also it is very clean. read more

McDougal’s Chicken - Large 5 Fingers - Sandwiches Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I got the fried chicken tenders and they were so crispy and cooked fresh! The batter was perfect and flakey but not oily. Chicken was moist and had great flavor. Got the McDougal's sauce on the side and it was perfect for dipping. Fries were great as well and the pickles on the side was a perfect lunch. Definitely will be coming back here. The outdoor seating area was super nice and I like the vibe of the picnic benches. Service was quick but took long enough to know the food was made fresh. Recommend for sure! 10/10 Nashville chicken. read more

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BEST customer service and BEST golden fried chicken!!!! I get mine tossed in gold sauce with ranch on the side. SO good!!!! The owner is amazing too! Very attentive. read more

McDougal’s Chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Took my dog for some summer dining at McDougals and it didn't disappoint! Ordered the chicken fingers and fries - and it came with so many sauces I lost count! The chicken fingers were very good - crispy, juicy and cooked just right. The fries had some great seasoning and were crispy, not soggy! The staff was incredible and the outside patio area was such a great spot to hang out and enjoy dinner and a high noon! read more

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Nothing fancy, but great/friendly service. Food was fresh, and reasonably priced. It was a nice day, so we sat outside.

A good place to get quality chicken especially if you are into more than just hot chicken. The staff is always nice and the choice between sitting inside or outside is always plus. The honey bee flavor is my go to here. Their tea is also good as well! read more

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Gotta get chicken when in Nashville! McDougal's is a local favorite- chicken can be grilled or fried! Lots of dips available as well so take your pick! My fried chicken sandwich on Tennessee toast was perfect esp loved the pickles and fries in my meal. Don't forget the sweet tea as well! Service was friendly & good and restaurant was clean - loved the patio with red umbrellas as well! read more

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Walked to this lil place from our air bnb. Great food, delicious sauces, epic service. Manager went out of his way to take great care of us. Worth a stop for any local or visitor. Cool interior as well. Kids age 6 to adults age 40 loved it! read more

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This place is absolutely top notch. Top. Notch. The owner is great and ensures a great experience for all customers. He is often times on sight and checks in with everyone dining. The chicken is so incredibly juicy yet crunchy all at the same time. They have fantastic fries with spectacular sauces. To top it all off they have buy one get one free beers. This place is legendary! Thank you McDougals. I'll be back as soon as I can! read more

McDougal's has been my go-to chicken since my Vanderbilt days. I remember us walking to the old McDougal's location in HIllsboro Village more often than I can count. Since then, it has been a request of everyone's return visit to Nashville - while also loved by the new people we bring too! The new location on 12th Ave S does have a little less charm than the OG, I won't lie, but it makes up for it in more abundant seating. I love the new large patio! You can always find a great table - even for bigger groups. The service is always speedy! It probably helps that I always go in knowing what I already want - a small finger basket with Ole Smoky and McDougal's sauce! That's the best combo in my opinion! You may be hearing all the hype about hot chicken but don't sleep on this Nashville staple. read more

I've been McDooging it for a long time, and I just want to say, they've always been consistent with the W. Recently their fries have become more gasoline that honeybee sauce sure has rocked my world a lot of times. I put the leftovers in the fridge read more

McDougal’s Chicken - Where the food is kept - Sandwiches Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Forget about the Canes on broadway come here and get twice as much for your dollar. Best Chicken tenders I've had across the east coast and they come out just so perfect. Got like 20 tenders for my birthday lunch when I was here. read more

Quick and friendly service. Food (the chicken, grilled cheese, dipping sauces, and fries) is picky kiddo approved! Such a great alternative to Raising Cane's, as McDougal's location is more convenient to me. Very casual vibe with beer. Can't wait to return! read more

I'm so happy I made a stop this way. McDougal's seems like a local favorite. Their 'mild' has a certain kick, so if you're new to spicy like me, stick with that. And if you're fond of the taste of mustard, people rave about their "gold sauce" in other reviews online. I was a little disappointed that my plate did not include the celery & carrots as advertised. I kind of need raw vegetables to wash down all of that savory goodness. read more

Last time I went to McDougals was at their OG location years ago. This location makes it just as good as I remember. Gold sauce is still 100% my fav dipping sauce, and the chicken tenders are as juicy and crispy as always. I love that there's an outdoor seating area in addition to the spacious indoor seats. Food came out fast and fresh. read more

McDougal’s Chicken - Small basket (3 tenders) - Sandwiches Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

At the time of this writing, the original McDougal's on Belcourt was recovering from fire damage, the Brentwood McDougal's was still under construction, and the other stores that once extended deep into Williamson County were long closed. So this was the only extant member of the franchise at which I could get my fix of those incredible McDougal's chicken tenders! And it was not disappointing in the least! There is something this Nashville icon does perfectly that nobody else can replicate. It's the batter! Super crispy, but thin and crumbly, you'll watch flakes of beautiful batter drop onto your plate as you sink your teeth into the most tender, juicy chicken you could ever imagine. These are unequivocally the best chicken fingers in the Nashville metropolitan area! The fries are fresh cut daily and delicious, although a little soggy. The multitude of sauces are always freshly made. This is the only location that does not offer free ice cream, but that's okay. The patio they're currently renovating is going to beat all ground-level outdoor spaces in the city! read more

McDougal’s Chicken - Small Snak Basket - Sandwiches Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

First time at this one,loved the other one before it burned down.This place did not disappoint food was great place was clean and staff was on point.I guess only bad thing is parking but hey that's Nashville read more

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Ordered 24 wings - half buffalo, half gold. Previous experience with this place told me I needed to order the wings extra crispy and I did. This place has so much potential. The flavors and service are great. Unfortunately they just don't seem to understand extra crispy as the wings here are never crispy so, if you like a crispy wing, this place is not for you. They also do not have celery and carrots which I feel is a staple for wings. read more

Always incredible food as well as great tea! I love the chicken tenders with their homemade honey mustard dipping sauce! I love this place and I have to get a "McDougal's Chicken Fix" on a regular basis! read more

Great take out option! No photos because I was that hungry. The honey bee option is just enough sweet with a slight touch of heat. I had a large plate with grilled tenders, bread and fries. I did not eat the bread as I am allergic to dairy and eggs! I highly recommend the plate based upon the portion size, taste and great fresh cut fries! read more

Was very excited for this place, but had bad service, blamed customer for incorrect order. Food was just okay.

McDougal's came highly recommended from a few locals on my flight. After I landed in Nashville, set my bags at my Airbnb and went; it did not disappoint! Upon entering, we were greeted with a friendly southern salutation and given time to make a decision on our order. I went with the Medley Basket in order to get both chicken tenders and wings. The tenders were soaked in buttermilk and fried before being tossed in their signature Gold Sauce. A combination or Buffalo and honey mustard, an homage to the childhood sauce concoctions I'd make at restaurants. The wings were double fried and extra crispy. The creamy ranch enhanced the melody of flavors as my taste buds literally got lost in the sauce. read more

McDougal’s Chicken - Medley Basket tossed in Gold Sauce with fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Cool venue, although a bit pricey. Just stopped by try it so I didn't order a lot. Only a chicken sandwich which consisted of two chicken tenders, lettuce and pickles. Total cost after tax was $9.82. Served on Texas Toast and i noticed they were generous with the pickles, which were also thick. I don't think any extra charge for a side of ranch, or if there was it wasn't mentioned. Overall it was good if you're looking to try a new chicken place, just a bit steep on the pricing. If it was a few dollars less I could see myself visiting all the time. Nice outdoor area, too. read more

McDougal’s Chicken - Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The best chicken and fries place that always gets the job done! What makes this fried chicken so great and special is that they fry it not once, but twice! This is what makes it so crispy every time! I usually go with a small plate since that is enough food for one. I always get the tenders fried and with sauces on the side. My favorite sauces are Gold and their BBQ. Their fries are nice and fresh, and they are perfect dipped in some ketchup or one of their other sauces. There is nothing here that you have to worry about if you have a peanut allergy, and they offer their tenders grilled if you are gluten free. This restaurant will take longer than a normal fast food restaurant because they fry everything to order, so your chicken and fries are fresh and piping hot when they come to your table. I ordered here recently to go and it was fantastic as always. You can never get enough McDougals! read more

McDougal's Chicken is consistently the most delicious, juicy and mouth-watering fried chicken in Nashville. I went frequently when I was at Vanderbilt 5-6 years ago and it is still the best chicken in town, in my humble opinion. Hattie B's just has the tourist hype. The fried basket is a staple and I would recommend getting a number of different sauces as they all go well with the chicken and fries. The outside seating area is very spacious with picnic tables and buckets of paper towels to use as napkins. They have a small stage for live singing, however I wasn't there when it was in use. To the business owners - If it makes sense, it would be great to be able to request packets of sanitary hand wipes at the counter for those messy eaters (guilty) read more

Vibe was fun. A good place to get a few beers with the boys. Chicken was good but felt pricey. With that consideration not sure I could recommend over nearby chicken places. Service was a non factor as you go up to the counter to order/pay. read more

Standard fare southern fried chicken chain near the Gulch. We came here immediately after landing in Nashville for a late lunch and sat in the back patio. It was pretty busy even at 2 pm, but the serving time wasn't bad considering the number of people waiting in line. I got the fried chicken sandwich, which came on two slices of toast. It was pretty solid, but nothing worth writing home about. Other people got fried chicken baskets with fries or salad and Texas toast. read more

had the chicken finger sandwich basket with gold and honeybee sauce and it was to die for! great service, 10/10 recommend! read more

McDougal’s Chicken - Chicken Finger Sandwich Basket - Sandwiches Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The food is good here but it is insanely over priced for fried chicken. Service is fine, nothing special. Ambiance could be better if the all the TVs worked. read more

Greasy chicken full of gristle. Hours of operation are inaccurate as they close whenever they feel like it. There are numerous better chicken joints in this area. read more

I was on vacation with my family. I enjoyed the food here and all of the Elvis stuff that they had. There was a lot going on with the walls inside this cool place which I found interesting. read more

They are super nice and food never disappoints :) service is immaculate. beautiful place to sit outside or inside. read more

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Chicken was great... I got the Honey Bee dip, it was sticky and delicious. The fries were delicious. The service was faster than I expected since I was at the end of the line. read more

This was one of the wildest takeout experiences I have had in Nashville. I ordered a platter of 25 chicken fingers and a small platter of fries to feed 6 adults and 6 kids. And it was well over $200. Service charges added on. Over $100 for the fingers, $75 for the fries and then large extra charges. It barely fed 5 adults and 6 kids at a price point of $20 a head, kids included. For chicken fingers and fries. I was stunned. I will never go back. Crazy town. read more

I've been a regular here for a long time and unfortunately the quality of the food and customer service has just continually diminished. I usually order via telephone and now I (and several friends) continually get a message that the phone is unavailable or it just rings. On one occasion, I went in on a day it had been ringing for me and called while I was in the store. I watched the employee pick the phone up and silence it. My final complaint is that the cost just continually seems to go up almost every time I go in. read more

Used to LOVE this place. I used to come here weekly, but I can officially say that is not the case anymore. The quality of the food is lacking, with their once delicious fries now being served soggy and season-less. As the quality of their food has decreased over the last year, their wallet has not. This company ranks up the prices almost every other month, it's disgusting. With the small basket once sitting at $9.82 after tax, it is now over 14 and even doesn't include a drink. Now for their service, what used to once be a chill atmosphere is now rude and infuriating. The dude at the register never answers the phone for Togo orders. I've seen him repeatedly pick up the phone once it rings, mute the phone and set it back down and walk away multiple times. Not only have I seen it, but after being on the other line and being ignored consistently, I'm pretty pissed off with McDougal's customer service. I also can't forget to mention, the way the workers barely flip the checkout screen over so they have a whole view of whether you tip or not. This tip peeping is petty behavior especially for a business that can clearly afford to pay their workers a decent wage. What used to be my favorite restaurant has gone extremely downhill, and I'm super disappointed. 1/10 don't recommend giving this business any more of your money, they don't deserve it. read more

Simple menu, exceptional staff! They accommodated our group of 12 at the last minute and every single meal was delicious and timely. I was skeptical as a vegetarian, but I had options! And my friends enjoyed the chicken. Take a moment to browse the walls and get some silly photos of all the memories that have been collected. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Nash for the first time- really any time! read more

They're closed through January 2nd. Update your hours so customers aren't inconvenienced. Your tenders are damn good...I'm so mad.

They have a nice outside seating area, I'm a first-time Nashville visitor, and it was a little pricey but yummy. I'll go back when I visit Nashville again. read more