The chicken was delicious tonight! The bread and apple butter were superb! Green beans? Wonderful! Corn and potatoes had no flavor. The service was sub par. Had to ask FOUR times to get a togo cup. Everything we needed had to be requested multiple times before we could even get it. read more

Great family style restaurant featuring fried chicken and family served side dishes unlimited. Prices are reasonable and the place is comfy and welcoming - with a family dinner feel. read more

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The options aren't for everyone. Corn and beans-straight from a can with no seasoning. My chicken was pink. Bread wasn't fully cooked. Waiters were amazing, but that's about it. read more

My family has been coming here for over 30 years I haven't been for over 15 so I had to make a stop in. It was just as good if not better than I had remembered. I had a new found appreciation for everything they offer for dinner and loved it all!!! Make sure this is your stop whenever visiting!!!! Shout out to Phoenix our amazing server! And best of luck on your newest adventures to come! read more

Monte Ne Inn Chicken - Southern Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Fried chicken meal served family style, including bean soup, green beans, bread and fried chicken, which were all good. The meal also includes canned corn and instant mashed potatoes, both of which were just ok. You can keep asking for more until you're full. Each time I go, I eat enough food that I don't order dessert, so I have nothing to offer on the dessert. Their apple butter that comes with the meal is more than enough dessert for me. They don't serve alcohol, not a criticism, just important to know. Make reservations, or you could wait a long time. read more

So cool that this place still does true family style. No ordering, they just start bringing food. I was a little disappointed with the quality of the food, particularly the gravy. We ended up using the bean soup for gravy instead. All in all, it was a really great experience though. read more

Definite middle of the road...... My wife and I went here for lunch yesterday. It is suggested to make reservations, as this place fills up quickly. We were seated promptly, and served the bean soup which was pretty fantastic. Our server Nathan was attentive and on point for our dining experience. Price was pretty reasonable for a bottomless chicken dinner with all the fixins. When you walk in, there is definitely a lot of history inside this establishment...... Main-course wise is a family style chicken dinner, for which you can get more food if you are hungry. Dinner consisted of fried chicken, cole slaw, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and home made bread. The food arrived hot, but the chicken was very very dry. Everything needed salt (I prefer it this way, as I can salt my food to taste but you cannot remove too much salt). The bread was hard to cut, as it was very soft and the knife to cut it was in need of sharpening. read more

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My wife and I were in the mood for fried chicken, something better than a chain like KFC. This place gets good reviews so we decided to make the half hour drive to it. Walk in and the booth is tight fit, was able to move my bench seat back for more room. Immediately notice that the larger groups coming in after us are seated and served before we are.. I have never seen a restaurant have as many staff running around but not be able to provide service to us. Waited 10 minutes for service. It was supposed to be a big deal that the food is served "family style", however that doesn't make up for the bland tasting chicken, steamed corn that has no flavor. The kettle of homemade bean soup had no beans in it! It was cool to see all the antique tools on the walls, but the bland food, with slow service we will not be back. Especially with a cost of $47!, should've just went to KFC. read more

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Use to always be great. The last time I went it had gone way downhill. Chicken was still raw, we told them we only liked thighs and legs, when brought refills they did not give any of the chicken we said we liked. Did not keep refills on the drinks good. I love the bean soup... but the rest of it has gone way down.... read more

We ate here recently, the last time was around the covid era. Covid era the only chicken they offered was backs. This time was much better, however I wished everything was a lot hotter. Corn barely melted the butter I put on it. I personally think they could use more seasoning in their flour for the chicken. I hate cold food, and I think EVERYTHING could have been hotter. The hottest thing we had was the bean soup. I mentioned it as I was paying my bill, I got the " It is hard to keep it hot especially for a large table". There was 2 of us.........So they are not looking to change anytime soon. IMO. read more

Very busy. But, they take reservations and once you're seated the food comes quickly. The chicken and all the sides taste delicious. Just save room for peach cobbler with ice cream! read more

This place is amazing. Its like a Thanksgiving Feast but with Fried Chicken, the Chicken is pretty Spot on and was Fresh an Delicious, out of the sides for me Green Beans were quite mean i had 3 servings of those, you dont order your order your drinks an a few minutes go by they Bring the Feast. Fried Chicken, green beans, mashed Taters, gravy, slaw , corn, Fresh Bread , Butter. You can also add mac n cheese for an extra bit but not really necessary imo. As soon as you finish the side or bread jus request more an your good to go. The Service is Great and your waitress will pass by often to see if you need anything Topped off. Its endless everything. Before your Feast they'll bring a Winnie the Pooh Style honey jar with a Soup an with Crackers its good definitely different. The setting is very Old school with alot of antiques on the wall an decor, has a kind of like ol Grandmas kitchen . I dont leave reviews often but when i do it's because the Place was very Good in my book i was Lucky enough to eat her twice during my stay. I would recommend making reservations but they will most likely be able to accommodate you as long as its not a huge party just randomly popping in. Overall Great Staff, Service, Food Quality an A Hidden Gem Tucked away . read more

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What can I say about Monte Ne Inn chicken. It is the best within at least four states, and right up with the top 10 nationally in my opinion, and that include Paula Deen's The Lady and Sons in Savannah, GA (possibly my #1 but that's a very difficult and complex thing to determine). The restaurant decor at Monte Ne Inn has a lot of antique cooking and everyday farm tools and nostalgic signs, the service is great, and the menu simple -- white meat only or mixed chicken and all the fixings served family style until you are full, then you can add on fresh cobbler w/ ice cream if you've got enough room to handle it! This gem has been operating and excellent for over 50 years! read more

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Excellent place to eat a home style meal.all you can eat fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, slaw, fresh bread and bean soup. All for $20. Highly recommend read more

This place has changed tremendously. Quality keeps,going down as does the service. Chicken has turned into pieces of chicken and the soup is just broth now. Do not try to ask about the quality because you get a major attitude from owners at the register. read more

Friendly, delicious and we had fun! Dont eat the sides, save room for the desert and chicken!

The bean soup is the best. Chicken and sides are really good. Great service staff is super attentive. Not fancy just good food. read more

Monte Ne Inn Chicken - Fried chicken with all the sides. - Southern Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Great food, friendly service! Food was outstanding. We were on vacation in NWA and glad we found this place.

So other than wait all was wonderful. They do take reservations. We had one and still waited. The soup was a hit and the chicken was fantastic. Usually they have pieces with no bone. The mash potatoes were okay and the corn needed a bit more seasoning. They family style and atmosphere was just was we expected. NWA icon you have to give it a try. read more

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My family and I ate at Monte Ne Inn and we were very satisfied. The chicken was delicious as well as the Bean soup, Bread and the green beans. The only thing that wasn't that good was the mashed potatoes and I believe, but not sure they were instant. The service was great and everyone was very friendly. We were there in Rogers Arkansas from Arizona and had wanted to eat there from some of the restaurant searches we did. We were not disappointed. Overall it was good and we were happy we got to try it. I would go back again if we are ever there again. read more

Has gone downhill. Food is barely seasoned. Chicken breading bland. Used to be best fried chicken ever.

Wow I can't believe all the bad reviews for this place. Last time I came into this restaurant it was delicious. So you walk in and you get seated. They start you off with your choice of drinks. Next they bring out lil pot of beans and bread which I thought was delicious. So after that the real food comes out. Fried chicken mashed potatoes and gravy corn and fresh bread. Now when we ate here it was all good food as well as the service we got. So it's good especially when you have to make reservations to get in to eat at least that was the case with us. I have been here without a reservation and had to wait 30 mins before I was seated. read more

First, the positive: 1. The service is spectacular! We came not realizing that reservations are suggested; however, they seated us despite being busy. Our waitress was excellent! 2. The bean soup and green beans were very flavorful. So why only 2 stars? To start, the menu is extremely limited. Second, this place has been recognized for having the best fried chicken, be it in NWA or Arkansas as a whole; however, I don't understand why. The dark meat was average, nothing to write home about. On the other hand, the white meat was dry. Combine that with bland corn, lackluster mashed potatoes, and unseasoned gravy (seriously, put some salt in it!), and the overall dining experience was unremarkable. At $17.95 per adult, I would expect at least the chicken to have a wow factor, but since it is all-you-can-eat, it's clear that it's about quantity rather than quality. Most of the clientele were past the retirement age, so it seems that the nostalgic factor, combined with local support, keeps this place in business. That's all well and good, but I would dispute the claim that it's Arkansas's "best fried chicken." It's essentially Cracker Barrel with a limited menu. read more

Five stars because there is no option for 10. Monte Ne Inn Chicken is nowhere near the beaten track. The location is well out of the way even for Northwest Arkansas. The building looks like it may have been there for 100 years (it is closer to 50). The restaurant itself feels old, the walls hold all sorts of farm equipment, the fixtures are warn and feel "old cheap". The kind cheap from the mid-1900's that lacked luxury but was built to last indefinitely. As for the food, I am partial to "in-your-face" flavors and am partial to Louisiana fried chicken. And yet...I would hold Monte Ne Inn Chicken up against any Michelin star winner (no matter how many stars) or any other award winning restaurant. It is for this reason that Monte Ne Inn Chicken itself has a pile of awards that seems to continue to grow. Despite being outside my flavor profile preference, I could taste the mastery of their culinary craft in every bite. I say again to highlight the point...mastery! With the chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, and bread on the table, my family all picked their favorite dish. No two people picked the same dish and everyone agreed with each others take. Through and through, dish to dish, this meal was phenomenal. The chicken is no doubt the highlight though, cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection the secret recipe leaves you with the impression that this is how chicken was meant to be cooked. The staff is stand up on your chair and applaud worthy. They are fast, focused, and yet still manage to be cordial and welcoming. It was impressive, from sitting to exiting every detail of our experience was guided by the Monte Ne Inn Chicken staff. Some would say it was clockwork, but it would not be mere clockwork here, it would be master chronometer certified. Let's be honest, it's doubtful anyone would just happen upon Monte Ne Inn Chicken. Most likely, someone recommended it anyone walking through their door. Thus, I feel comfortable summarizing by saying, whoever recommended this place to you isn't lying. They're telling the truth. It is that good. For me, I took my family there with some skepticism, I left with a core memory. 10 out of 5, can't wait until my next visit. read more

I have been wanting to come here for years and finally made it to this icon of restaurants in Arkansas. This is a small town diner with a very unique menu and offering. The place is kept up very well, clean and very well staffed. Most of the tables are pretty large to serve family style. Everyone receives the same food and it is all you can eat. We couldn't eat half of what they brought us. You start with a bean soup, followed by fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, Cole slaw, corn and a loaf of bread and apple butter. The fried chicken was as good as I have ever had! I thought all the sides were ok. We did have the peach cobbler which was as good as I have ever had as well. Service was great and at a fair price. read more

Monte Ne Inn Chicken - Southern Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

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This is a great family venue. Food and service are great. Such a neat experience with rustic country charm. The chicken is good and all the fixings to boot! read more

Great meal if you like to over eat!... Lol Food so Good!! This is served family style, all you can eat... Or want to eat. They will replenish your bowls as you empty them. Especially the good fried chicken with just the right amount of crust. Served fresh bread with soft butter and I believe its like apple butter , jelly or something. Wish they had honey butter !! Yes, you can get more bread too. Sides are corn, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy and the Best Cole slaw. Oh, and when you first sit down they bring a pot of puree bean soup. Most will crumble crackers into it but I just slurp it. Really good flavor even without whole beans. After meal, go ahead and go for the peach cobbler. Extra charge but really good size bowl to share and delish. This place has been here for years, close to Rodgers AR. If your headed to Eureka Springs or all the craft shows they have in area, it's a great stop. Service it great. The young girl waiting on tables in our area was kept very busy. Make a reservation, if at all possible. Open at 5. There will be a line of people already there waiting when they open and will not be a table empty. read more

Monte Ne Inn Chicken - Bean soup - Southern Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

Has been the same for all these years we have been in NWA (at min 15). If you like Fried Chicken and lots of it come and gobble it down. At $17.99 it is only a bargain if you plan to eat enough. Fast and Friendly for sure. Southern Local setting by the lake. Great for campers looking to fulfill their appetite after a long day in water. read more

We had a large group on July 3rd eve. We had reservations, were seated right away, and well taken care of the entire meal. Excellent service. All food is served family style all you can eat. A bit over-priced but the price point would be doable if they upped their food quality. Chicken was over cooked and dry, although seasoned well. Corn and green beans were likely from a can. Pinto bean soup was the best thing they served and cobbler were very good but very sweet. read more

The chicken was so-so and the veggies tasted like they came out of a gallon can! Came from the Southwest to visit relatives and asked for them to take us to a great chicken restaurant in the Bentlnville- Roger's area and they took us to Monte Ne Inn. Sorry, I've had better chicken at KFC! read more

Amazing chicken in a Sunday Dinner setting. Absolutely great! Really loved the coleslaw also! read more

Monte Ne Inn Chicken - Chicken dinner with all the fixings! - Southern Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

The staff is very nice and super quick, so speedy quick you need to keep your hands away from the table while they slap all the food down in front of you. The restaurant is very old and quaint with antique decor. The food is served family buffet style so you get a large pitcher full of bean soup upon arrival that you can immediately serve yourself as the dishes are already on the table for you. Once your finished with your soup they bring you the meal. There's no ordering. You just get the meal. Fried chicken (our bowl had a breast, a leg and a couple of thighs I think) mashed potatoes, green beans, fresh bread, etc. The food is all you can eat so for a family with kids that's great. If your preference is soft skin, not crispy, fried chicken, you will like it. There's very little seasoning on it so I added some salt for taste. Reservations recommended if you don't want to wait along time. Or just go somewhere else to eat. read more

Monte Ne Inn Chicken - Family style meal. - Southern Near Me - Rogers, Arkansas

I've been coming to this restaurant for many years and it's always been delicious. Love the servers as always. They really know take care of the customer. Definitely a family friendly place to eat. read more

Just plain ole fried chicken that people rave about being the best ever because they've been going there for years and don't know any better. Bread was good, corn and green beans suit the geriatric crowd (soft, mushy no flavor and definitely no salt). Bean soup, again think geriatric crowd because there wasn't one whole bean in there. Wouldn't eat here again. Best for folks that like to over eat. read more

The only reason they don't get 5 stars from me is they serve instant mashed potatoes. The chicken deserves better! The green beans are "like granma made", the bread is even better, and the chicken is - well, what can I say, it's the ONLY thing they serve and there's a line out the door. It's crispy, hot, tender, and, well, perfect. The corn is just corn. The slaw is okay. The gravy is flavorless, but a lot of pepper helps. None of found even a trace of a bean in the bean water, but it was flavorful at any rate. But did I mention how good the chicken is? read more

Guess if you like to overeat a 'whole lot of nothin' this is the place for you. Went alone, hadn't even sat down when bowls of tasteless food was dumped on the table. Corn and beans are obviously from the can and soaked in the canned water. Cold mashed potatoes and gravy, and what was the watery dish liquid stuff - supposedly 'bean soup' The chicken and bread was good. Being by myself and not a glutenous person which this place is mostly for, I couldn't eat all three pieces of chicken or scoff down the tasteless side dishes so thought I'd take the left overs' THAT I HAD PAID FOR home and season them for another meal. Was told I couldn't, that anything left was tossed out which is understandable. read more

Pure joy and lip smacking, finger licking love. That's the only way I can think of to describe Monte Ne chicken and how they make me feel. I'm not sure if my peers recall the Winnie the Pooh happiness sway - the excitement Pooh feels every time he eats. But that is exactly how monte ne chicken makes me feel. Family style fried chicken dinner (white meat only please) that starts with a pot of bean soup (that no one can resist) and continues to flow with a delicious meal - chicken, potatoes, corn, coleslaw, bread and applesauce and green beans. Yes, it's true! You CAN have it all. I cannot wait for you to swing your doors open wide - please reopen soon! I'm having fried chicken dreams...and withdrawals. read more

Winner winner chicken dinner!!! Oh my gosh this little gem is well worth your trip off the beaten path! I would recommend reservations if you are able. I popped in solo was seated quickly. Waitress came and asked me what I'd like to drink then came the magic. First came my drink order and a bean pot with ladle. It contained my first ever bean soup. This was a thin liquid soup from I'm guessing navy beans? Either way no solids left and it was amazing. About 3/4 of the way through this bean soup came the spread.... Loaf of fresh bread, apple butter, real butter, green beans, corn nibblets, mashed potatoes, white gravy, Cole slaw, and the star of the show a bowl of fried chicken! So door to feast was about 8 mins if that. Everything was delicious personally my favs were the cole slaw and chicken. The wait staff are all rock stars too. Anytime it looked like a bowl was getting close to being empty there was someone offering to fill it up. I admit I did call for more chicken a few times. They offered dessert at the end but I knew the drive back to the hotel was already going to be tortuous. I was over stuffed but it was worth it. Tips: dont eat lunch the day of your dinner, look up hours they are limited, get reservations, and pace yourself LOL read more

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I love Monte Ne Chicken & I don't consider myself a regular or a "local". The atmosphere has a down-home feel with lots of antique-looking tools & photos on the walls. I would highly suggest making reservations as the restaurant is packed. We were seated promptly & our server was friendly & efficient. We placed our drink orders then were brought a tureen of their famous bean soup- great flavor. You don't receive a menu- everyone receives the same dinner which is served family style. The fried chicken was moist & delicious. KFC who? Also, corn, green beans, mashed potatoes w/white gravy, bread w/delicious apple butter, & some of the best coleslaw I've ever eaten. It's all you can eat: we asked for more coleslaw, green beans & of course, chicken! I ate here for the first time about 3 years ago & nothing has changed. Still consistent & great. Dave, the owner is so nice & is hands on- from working the counter, taking time to talk, & when we left, he was in the kitchen cooking. You pay at the counter. Only regret is we had no room for the peach cobbler! read more

Food was fair, they shuffled our family into the back because they were so crowded. We'd waited about 30 minutes. My chicken was very over cooked - like it had been sitting under a warming light. The sides were things people don't typically cook at home anymore so that was good. It's pretty pricy for chicken, but it was good to go there since I'd heard about it for many years. read more