Fresh chicken cooked to order. Grilled, fried or buffalo. The girls and I can go here and split 2 baskets and leave stuffed. The fried pickles are addictive. Easy choice for shopping at the Avenues. read more

Overpriced compared to Chick fil A and Zaxbys. Disappointed in the quality and taste today. They were using old cooking oil; it was past needing to be changed. Probably my last visit here. read more

Let's skip right to it: Otter's is the bizarre, special-needs love-child of Taco Mac and Zaxby's. Which is a terrible shame because if there was ever a good indicator of success in the food business, focus had to be it. Sadly, Otter's fails at being anything but being forgettable. It's like a sports bar, but it really isn't. It's a fried chicken joint, but they only do fried chicken tenders, they have lots of dipping sauces, but they all feel like they came in large 55-gallon drums... This whole restaurant feels like all they were given a fryolator and a Sysco catalog and had to make it work as part of some elaborate reality TV challenge. read more

I was contacted by the owner of Otter's a year later and that alone blew my mind. He was the perfect example of what a business owner in the service industry should be. I promised if I was in the area again to go ahead and give it a try and here I am working right next door now. This time I tried the Chicken Salad Sandwich, which is on the sweeter side but that's how I like it and it hit the spot. Will also suggested I try the wings again since that's what I had in my original visit. Yes, the wings hit the spot. They have gotten a customer out of me and I will make sure I let it known just as I did before when I had a bad experience. They truly made up for it! Thank you for restoring my faith in service!!!!! read more

One of the best casual dining experiences in West Cobb. Probably the best buffalo chicken wrap I have ever had. Fast service and friendly staff make this a must enjoy when chicken is what you are craving!! Try the Crazy Fries!!! read more

Decent enough chicken. I got grilled tenders tossed in sauce and a salad. I did not get a drink but my meal came to $10 and change. The chicken was fine, not much of it. I'm really looking forward to the day when I can go into a place and they focus on their grilled items, not just serve them as an afterthought to the breaded and fried mess. The salad--iceberg. I don't even buy iceberg at home, and I sure don't want to pay $5 for iceberg somewhere else. Atmosphere was fine somewhere between Zaxby's and Taco Mac. I don't really live near this place so I doubt I'll be back. For my money, I think Chick-fil-A has a better salad. read more

Ugh, where to begin with this place. My mom and I were on our way to a car show the other day and wanted to grab a bite to eat, so finally decided to check this place out after driving by it for many months now. As we made our way inside, we quickly discovered two things, first is that it's a chain restaurant and not a mom and pop like we originally thought; second was that it's basically a Zaxby's clone with a dash of Taco Mac styling. They have a decent amount of choices on there menu, but Zaxby's has a much better selection. After looking over the menu for a minute, we placed our order. I got a #2 (called an Otter Box, which came with 6 tenders (though it's only supposed to have five), texas toast, cole slaw, and your choice of dipping sauce; you can get the tenders fried or grilled and tossed in any of their sauces. I got mine tossed in teriyaki sauce. My mom got a #6 (called a chicken salad box) which you can get as either a sandwich or wrap; her meal came with fries as well. But be forewarned, drinks don't come with the meals; you have to pay extra for them. But nevertheless, onto the food itself. The quality seemed to be decent, but that's the only compliment I can give; to say that both of our meals were terrible would be an understatement. My mother described that wrap as nasty and odd tasting; it had a certain weird taste that masked the flavors of all the ingredients and made everything indistinguishable from one another. To be honest, it didn't even smell good. My chicken tenders weren't much better. The strips were tender, but the sauce completely ruined them; it literally turned them into a salt bomb. I could have eaten a salt lick and ingested less sodium; it was honestly that bad. I had to dip them in ranch dressing just to make them edible. I managed to eat three because I hadn't eaten all day, but I couldn't stomach anymore of them. I even had my mom try the sauce to see if it was just me, but the minute she tasted the sauce, it was instant bitter beer face; for something to be that salty is inexcusable. Oh, and the side items were somewhat ok at best, but nothing to remark about. The only other things I can say about the place is that it was clean and the staff was friendly; those factors were the only reason I gave this place 2 stars, although 1 and a half stars is more befitting. In short, for those of you looking for a go to chicken joint, cross this one off the list; the food is absolutely horrible and we won't be coming back. Stick to Zaxby's for chain restaurant chicken needs. read more

Grab some chicken, 4 domestic beers on tap, some TVs, and slap some local sports paraphernalia on the wall and you have another chicken & wings franchise place. This is place is just that, a cookie cutter restaurant that you have seen tons of times. I normally let that slide if a place can offer me something amazing on the menus and this place doesn't. Sandwiches are bland, wings are wings, and their house sauce is a lot like most house sauces. It contains blue cheese and some spices. Sorry the secret is out. But wait their crinkle fries are spiced right? Don't think I will be returning if I can help it. read more

Kelsey and her staff are wonderful. When I come it's always first class service and it's a well oiled machine here. I live in Norcross and this is the only Otters near and my girlfriend. I love this place, if you live in the Dallas ( Paulding Co) or surrounding areas get over to Otters Chicken inside The Avenues @ East Cobb. read more

Huge portions. Forgettable food. Lots of sports memorabilia... They do serve beer. I don't hate this place, I've been twice. But there are so many Zaxby's around me, I won't go out of my way to go to the Avenues just for this. Actually, if I were at the Avenues already, I still wouldn't pick this over something else. read more

The food is delicious, but what really makes this place amazing is the service! Kudos to management!

For someone who really doesn't like Zaxby's...using them as a comparison to Otter's doesn't fit. So, they both serve chicken fingers...one actually serves consistently better food, offers beer, and has sporting events on all 8 TVs. The prices are the same, yet you get so much more. We have eaten here (according to the iPad that tracks your visits for coupons and free meals on the counter) 77 times at the time of this review since they opened almost 4 years ago. Tried everything on the menu (yes even the fried pickles...still don't like pickles), and it's all good and exactly how the menu describes it. Staff is friendly and does go out of the way...a lot like CFA. The owner even turned off a Braves game to show the World Cup USA match on all TVs with the sound from the game over the speakers...now that's impressive! Bring the family, friends, and even the team (lots of local sports teams frequent and are sponsored by the restaurant). Will continue to return... read more

We love to go to Otter's with our boys, food isn't a "blow you away experience" but for a family chicken finger restaurant it's about as good as your going to get, constantly consistent and a "neighborhood eatery" feel. The owners look like they sponsor the local high schools and the staff is always courteous and friendly!! read more

Otter's Chicken - Inside and Outside dining choices! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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Otter's is one of my top go-to restaurants in the West Cobb area. As a busy mom, family-friendly dining just doesn't get much better than this. I am a huge fan of fast-casual restaurants, and Otter's has perfected this model. For me, dining is about the overall experience, and not merely the food, thus Otter's gets 5 stars. Here's why: 1) Efficient "flow" in the Restaurant- From the moment you enter, where to order/pay is very clear, and the menu is dead smack in front of you. The self-service drink station is in the middle of the restaurant. You can immediately get your drink and have a seat, because the staff brings your food to you. Even though the restaurant is small, it never feels over-crowded or over-stimulating. 2) Friendly Staff- Great service/hospitality from the moment you enter. I have also noticed that as soon as someone sees me schlepping a highchair through the restaurant, a staff member immediately offers to help. Likewise, I almost always have a staff member offer to help us clear the table when we are finished. Its these little details that make the dining experience super pleasant. 3) Awesome Ambiance- Again, dining is about the over-all experience and Otter's has a great atmosphere. The restaurant definitely does not have a "catalog" feel to it. The sports theme is dominated by memorabilia not just from college teams but also from local teams. My kids love coming here due to the sports theme. There are also several large TV's throughout. Even though the space is small, the atmosphere is well thought out. There is a bar, and Otter's serves beer/wine. This little tidbit may be what makes Otter's stand out as a truly unique fast-casual experience. In the Spring/Summer we love sitting on the covered patio. 4) Consistent Food- No, the menu isn't huge, but the food is always consistent. You are going to get a consistent portion size and quality, every time. The food at Otter's is cooked to order, and the quality is significantly better than Chick Fil A or Zaxby's. The variety of dipping sauces is great too. 5) Value- The kids meals are priced well and come w/ drinks. The overall value for the quality of food and dining experience is excellent. 6) Cleanliness- Otter's is one of the cleanest restaurants around. It still looks brand new. The moment a table is empty, you'll see the staff immediately clean it. The trash cans and drink station are also super clean. Our whole family loves Otter's and we'll be back time and time again :-) read more

My favorite quick service stopping point. Wings - bigger than many places in the area with several great choices for sauces. Sweet Heat and Lemon Pepper are two of my favorites. Wednesday for half price wings. Tenders - fresh chicken with a great breading. One of the best dipping honey mustards I have had with chicken. Apps - buffalo dip and fried pickles are a must. Salads - pretty large salad with chicken. Cesar with friend tenders tossed in Sweet Heat - perfection. You cannot beat the beer prices. Pretty cool to see a place represent local schools and local sports. read more

Very courteous, even over the phone when I called in my order, and greeted me cheerfully when I walked in the door. No wait at all - I called my order in, drove ten minutes to pick it up, and was there only long enough for them to pack it up. As usual, the food was very good, prepared exactly as requested, and reasonably priced. read more

Otter's Chicken - Yum! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Zaxby's lite is what Otter's is. A complete total knock off. Same food but smaller portion sizes. How pathetic. Couldn't they come up with an original concept rather than just stealing Zaxby's? I got the chicken finger plate? At Zaxby's they serve 5 long Chicken fingers. At Otters they serve 5 shriveled fingers, and shoestring fries. Horrible. I could have just gone to Krogers and found the chicken there.i will never go back. read more

My boyfriend and I love this place so much! Every employee we have encountered here has been so nice and helpful. The food has always been great. Nothing to complain about from our end. read more

SALTY SALTY! I sit here with the worst chest pains ever. Great customer service- but need to lay off the salt

i love otters!!!!!! it is so delicious every single time! otters supremacy !!!!!!!!!!!

We love otters! Been so many times & im never dissatisfied. Togo, ubereats, and dine in and ALWAYS fresh.

Not as good as Zaxby's which is a shame if you want chicken other than that franchise . The fries were soggy and the sauce was more watery than Zaxby's sauce. It was ok and it was also more expensive, but I won't write them off completely until I try their wings read more

When I first heard of this place I thought, "not another chicken strip joint!" But to my surprise, it was quite nice. Love the variety of sauces. Reminds me of PDQ with a sporty/family feel. read more

After eating Otter's Chicken, I promised that I would come back again soon. In the most simplest way, Otter's Chicken is an improved version of Zaxby's, an extremely improved version. The food was tasty and the environment was nice-- multiple televisions throughout the store. I had a regular chicken basket with the "Otter" sauce. I had my chicken grilled, which was different although next time I think I'll try fried. Recommended for any chicken lovers! read more

Again...rating it compared to other franchises...I try not to compare apples to oranges...Went back and visited this place again after having tried it several times when they first opened (and giving it a bad review). Things have definitely improved and they have worked out a lot of the kinks. I had a huge issue with the fried pickles last time and, I must admit, I did not try them this visit. This is kind of a long review (especially for a franchise restaurant), but I wanted to be fair since this is an update. First off, I give it a 4 as a franchise restaurant...that doesn't mean it's haute cuisine, it just means that as a franchise, they are doing something right...at least at this location. Restaurant is very clean and staff is very friendly and helpful. I was asked several times if I was enjoying my meal or if they could get me anything. They have a small bar area, which I like since I am usually eating by myself and don't like to take up a table when there are other people waiting for it. I went today (a Saturday) and it was packed...even with one employee out sick (I was eavesdropping...a nasty habit, I know), they were keeping up with orders, food delivery, and cleaning off tables pretty efficiently. The owner is on premises all the time, which I'm sure helps a lot, and he didn't hesitate to dig in and clean tables or help with whatever needed to be done. (Too bad more owners aren't more hands-on with their businesses.) Also, any time a customer had a question or a concern, he was right on top of it. Kudos to him. When the guy next to me mentioned to the waitress that one of his 5 chicken fingers was really tiny...she immediately went to the kitchen and got him another one...good customer service. Now, on to the important stuff...the food that I blasted last time. This is a chicken franchise...so that's what you get...don't expect an extensive menu or a lot of choices. If you have super picky kids, you might not be happy (unless they love chicken!). That being said, the food was much, much better than the last time I visited. I ordered the 5-finger platter, buffalo style (fried, tossed in hot sauce) that came with fries and slaw.They also offer grilled. Also got an iced tea. Price was about $9...which is high for a franchise place; however, the chicken fingers were very large (I brought two home and will chop them and put them on a roll for dinner) so I guess I'm getting two meals out of my $9. They were crispy enough that you knew they were fresh and tossed in the buffalo sauce right before serving...not submerged so long that they had gotten soggy. They were hot enough to benefit from a dunking in the ranch dressing, but not so hot that your mouth was on fire. I love their cole slaw because it is finely minced and sweet...I'm not a fan of fancy, vinegary, dry-ish slaw...I want slaw that is sloppy enough to eat with a spoon instead of a fork. I'm still not a fan of their fries...but that isn't the location's fault, it's the fries that the franchise uses (I assume) and may be a matter of personal taste. They are fairly thin, crinkle fries...I just like fries with more potato flavor. Next time I will order ala carte, instead of getting the platter, and just not get the fries. Now, the tea...anyone who has read my reviews knows that I am a stickler about my tea...I need to start a "list" of good and bad tea restaurants! I drink it constantly from about 6:30 a.m. till late afternoon. Their tea is pretty darn good...not quite as strong as I like, but not like water either...good enough that I drank two glasses and refilled to come home. Also have crushed ice...which I love. The only negative? (big in my book, as anyone who knows me would agree)...they have lemon SLICES! C'mon folks...cut the lemon in wedges...you can cut just as many of you can slices (I worked in a bar...I know how many you get in a lemon or lime)...it is impossible to squeeze a slice...but easy to squeeze a wedge. I don't want the lemon just floating around in my glass...it's not decoration...I want to squeeze the juice into my tea! I know, I know...I get a little crazy about my iced tea. All in all...a definite improvement over the past year! read more

Great chicken fingers, really good fries, reminds me of how good Zaxby's used to be, and in many ways, it's a lot like Zaxby's, even with their sauce. Service was good, high school kids that were very nice and helpful. Seems like a really cool spot, and I'd love to go back and try some other things. Chicken fingers were definitely several notches better than Zaxby's in taste and size. Wings are really good, too. read more

My wife and kids are not fans of Zaxby's but they love Otters! Whenever we are down Dallas Highway we always have to make it a point to stop in for a meal. I'm not really a chicken tenders person but I must say they are very, very good. Well worth the price. Always fresh, very consistent. wonderful flavor with a great variety of dipping sauce. We really enjoy the family friendly environment. Staff is very helpful and enthusiastic. read more

Food is like Zaxby's, but a little better. Hope the service gets faster. (The restaurant just opened.) Food selection is good and you can order the food to be cooked fairly healthy. Great outdoor seating. Nice atmosphere - especially for this price range. read more

The chicken tenders are ok, the fries are disgusting,and the hot wings are AWFUL! The prices are decent. Would not recommend eating in due to the obnoxious country music that they love to blare read more

Otter's Chicken is one of my favorite places to eat in the West Cobb area! I wish there were more locations around Georgia. The tvs always have a sports game or espn on which is awesome! The sauces are all unique and tasty! My favorite is the honey mustard on the grilled chicken tenders. Also, you can't go wrong with the chicken salad wrap. It's delicious! read more

Called in an order at 11:30 am when they opened on a Sunday. Server said order would be ready in 15 minutes. I showed up at 11:41 am and my order was ready to go with friendly, polite, and professional service. The wings I ordered were meaty, tender, and loaded with tasty liquid gold sauce. OTTERS will continue to be my go to place for wings in football season and throughout the year. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!!! read more

I had a coupon for Otters and decided to check it out. Loved all the choices and the atmosphere. The staff was friendly and the place was so clean! Our food was fresh and hot..and those fried pickles are addictive. We loved sitting outside and did not feel rushed to leave. We will be back and will take friends. read more

I was looking forward to something a lil more southern, but got just another chicken place. Had the chicken finger basket, was decent chicken! Definitely better than Zaxby's! read more

So it is, what it is. Do you want Chicken? Then this is the place to go. There are not a ton of options, but wings, fingers, and sandwiches are done really well. The Buffalo Tenders with Ranch sauce are AWESOME!!!!! I don't really love the krinkle cut fries, but I know that others don't share that opinion. Great place to go, even though it is not too fast of an option. read more

I am a huge Otter's fan! It's always clean and comfortable and seems well run, though most employees are young. We had a little issue last time we were there and they were quick to address and deal w/ the problem. The food is so much better than Zaxby's and they have good wings. I prefer the chicken finger wrap which you can get tossed in several ways then pick a dipping sauce. I love the Sweet Heat and Ranch! It is just hot enough. The food is cooked to order and I have never had a problem w/ food quality. If I had one comment for the owners, I would love them to bring back the ketchup pump. They have recently gone to packets and that is such a hassle with a large family. Anyway, you should definitley go check it out for yourself! read more

I actually like this place better than Zaxby's. The chicken is seasoned better and their wings have awesome flavor.

I would not ge there if it were up to me. Not that it is bad, just not for me. However, my children love it so we go a couple of times a month. It is nothing fancy but it is clean and the kids love the fries and chicken. I would give it 5 stars but I find it a little more expensive than I prefer. read more

Otters is okay. The chicken tenders are good and tossing them lemon pepper is pretty good. Fries are okay...taste a bit like frozen crinkle fries that are made at home. They have a decent beer selection for being a small place. I feel like they are overpriced for the amount you get. The meals don't include drinks which is a big turn off for me. It is cooked to order which is nice, but it's not like your food is super warm when it gets to you which is a bummer. You'd think it'd be real hot when it comes out since it was cooked to order. All the employees are very nice and the restaurant is always pretty clean. The outside patio is nice when the weather is warm. read more

Pretty normal/decent little joint for chicken and a side!

I am a frequent visitor at this Otter's Chicken in the Avenue at West Cobb, and I have never been disappointed. Every time I come into Otter's, I am welcomed by an extremely friendly front of the house, and my food is always prepared exactly how I like it by the cooks. Otter's is a great choice for anyone looking for fast and friendly service with amazing food. read more