Ken H.

The main 3 entrees (plate, sandwich, salad) are usually pretty consistent choices. I've had all three and the chicken was juicy and had great flavor. I usually order the Brussels sprouts along with my meal which is also consistently delicious with the amazing sweet glaze. The only coin flip here is the biscuits; Some days it's the best biscuit I've ever had: with a hot crispy sweet glazed exterior and a moist interior while other days: it's dry, lukewarm, and has no crisp. Overall, the place is 4.5 stars, great place for a fast lunch or dinner.

Ed U.

I've been to other locations of this popular chain, which offers a value proposition based on a panoply of poultry options. Oh yes, I've had their chicken fried, flipped, in salad bowls, and as wings and strips. All the choices I had made were quite satisfying, but I had never tried their "fake" option. I decided to take advantage of a location I had never been and ordered the $14.75 Fake Chicken Salad. Yes, they actually call it that because it's their veggie option. The chicken was replaced by Crispy BBQ Tofu, though the rest of the salad had their familiar ingredients - kale, romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mint, shredded Parmesan, and their house Parmesan dressing (Photo 8). It didn't quite work because I think the sweet BBQ sauce was at odds with the salty Parmesan flavor. I did violate my veggie meal with the $6.50 cup of Bone Broth (Photo 7), but the deep flavor made the poultry detour worthwhile. FOOD - 3 stars...the BBQ sauce didn't quite cut it for me, though the crispy tofu was a nice alternative AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...pretty much the same layout as the other locations SERVICE - 3 stars...a bit on automatic pilot TOTAL - 3 stars...back to poultry for me RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/Gfn9cxBNkf

Mike L.

Back when I first heard that the Lemonade that was here had closed, I was bummed out. Not so much because of them folding, as my one and only visit never gave me a reason to return, but because I worried their fairly prominent space along West Portal would sit empty for an extended period of time. Thankfully, those fears never really came to fruition and even only added to my excitement to see that Proposition Chicken was going to be moving in! While I try to make it a point to support mom-and-pop restaurants, it's awesome to see one of my go-to chicken spots show one of my favorite neighborhoods some love! Inside, the look and feel of this place is as different as it is familiar. The former because it hardly resembles Lemonade and their cafeteria-style set-up; the latter because the current decor is practically identical to the Proposition Chicken in Laurel Village. However, one thing that this location has to offer is their patio/outdoor seating, which is terrific on sunny days and warm autumn nights. As for the menu, it has all of the same enticing options - salad, entree, or sandwich options with your choice of fried chicken, roasted chicken, or fried tofu, a solid mix of wings, strips, and sides, and breakfast sandwiches (served until 11am) for anyone dropping in to start their day. -- FLIPPED CHICKEN SALAD - Slow Roasted Chicken, Kale, Romaine, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Mint, Shredded Parmesan, Black Pepper Parmesan Dressing...$14.75 A little different from what I remember, but not in a bad way. Rather than the shreds of rotisserie chicken that I recall getting before, this one came with small chunks of roasted chicken instead. A little drier in that sense, but I liked the nicely browned crust on them. -- FRIES with Crispy Sage and Malted Mayo...$4 While not quite as good as the first time I had this before, this was still pretty solid. Sadly, the fries weren't quite as crispy this time (they felt thicker than I remember), but they were still nicely seasoned and not too oily. -- FRIED CHICKEN SALAD - Fried Chicken with Signature Herb & Spice Blend, Kale, Romaine, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Mint, Shredded Parmesan, Black Pepper Parmesan Dressing...$14.75 Pretty good, but, ironically, while I usually favor fried chicken (just like everyone else...), I actually thought this was better with their Flipped Chicken. Given how relatively light the salad felt, the chicken felt a little heavy and out of place. I'd still happily eat this again, though. -- FRIED CHICKEN ENTREE with Sweet Buttermilk Biscuit and Tomato Cucumber Salad...$15.75 Mostly great the first time I had this, but hit or miss this time. On the plus side, the drumstick and thigh were decently juicy and I LOVED the biscuit (super moist). However, the batter was a bit hard/thick and was more crunchy than crispy. The breast and salad were fine. Since neither Laurel Village nor West Portal are all that tough when it comes to parking, both locations are super convenient. However, while the former might be slightly easier at night (tons of spaces open up by dinner time), it's hard to beat getting off of the underground and grabbing a bite at the latter. Proposition Chicken, I'll inevitably see you again soon!

Oleg H.

Relatively healthy fast food. Plus star for having beer on menu. I'm not a fast food enjoyer with rare exceptions - and PC is an easy addition to the exception list.

Jimmy C.

Same great spacey atmosphere, same hip-hop songs floating around, and the same cooking oil that's been used to manufacture biodiesel fuel, Proposition Chicken had set its nest near West Portal Station to replace LEMONADE. This time, I been thinking about savoring one of the side dishes for takeout. Introducing: Deep Fried Onion Rings!! Crispity, crunchy, and finger lickin' great with the same awesome spice used for fried to fake chicken! One bite was only good when it's fresh and crispy in day one. Glad to see some of the customers dining thanks to the efforts of Proposition Chicken. Maybe next time, I might try out the chicken wings for takeout.

Jeffrey T.

Really like the space. The fried chicken is really good with extra crisp crust that's more fish fry than the traditional chicken-fried style. Didn't really care for the salad the entree meal seems like it would pair better with the fries or chips better. Staff is attentive and the menu has a good selection will be back to try out their new offerings.

Janeesah H.

I finally stopped by this place for lunch. I ordered the entree, which comes with three pieces of chicken, a side salad, and a biscuit. You get to choose how the chicken is prepared, fried, grilled, or tofu, and I went with fried. Honestly? So, so good. When I think about fried chicken in SF, this is easily top two for me. The breading was light and airy but still perfectly crispy, with seasoning that made every bite satisfying without being heavy. The side salad that came with it was super fresh, with cucumbers and tomatoes, which balanced the richness of the chicken really well. The biscuit was good but not my favorite part of the meal. I also added on a side of fries, and they came with an aioli dipping sauce that I couldn't stop eating. No complaints there. I tried the bone broth too, which was savory and packed with umami. Perfect for sipping outside on a nice day, it added a cozy touch sitting out on their patio. The outdoor seating area itself is great, clean and well-kept, with a fire pit for chillier afternoons. Service was another highlight. The person taking my order walked me through the menu, made suggestions, and even checked in on me while I was eating. Everything felt friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Between the quality of the food and the comfortable setting, this place is an easy repeat visit for me. Excited to bring friends and family here soon!

Kathleen S.

Our first time trying Proposition Chicken and I was very pleasantly surprised. I know there are a few locations around the city and this one replaced the Lemonade. Food prices in SF these days can be a little bonkers and it has become increasingly harder to find a value meal out there but I thought the fried chicken entree for $15.75 was affordable and well portioned. The fried chicken batter was a little less flavorful than I expected but I ended up dipping it in the sauce that came with it and that was delicious. The fry was done well and the chicken paired nicely with the cucumber tomato salad and cornbread like biscuit! All very tasty and I went home with a decent amount of leftover chicken.  The onion rings for $7 wasn't the biggest portion but apparently during happy hour it's only $5. We came for dinner and I have to commend all the employees since they were hustling being slammed with Ubereats and/or Doordash as well as regular takeout orders and us. We opted to eat in and they apologized for our wait which I didn't think was bad. Efficient service and it came with a smile and friendly attitude. Kudos to you guys! We also got the Peach Masala iced tea which was another winner.  Would totally recommend this place for an easy lunch or dinner and looking at their menu they apparently also serve breakfast sandwiches so breakfast as well. Lots of seating both in and out. Check out that rooster mural!

Elaine N.

I'm still on the lookout for good chicken sandwich places in this city, so I finally decided to try this place. Anyways, I ordered it for to-go around 4pm on a Saturday and there wasn't much of a wait. I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich and also the Garlic Thyme Potato Wedges. Both items tasted good and I liked how the chicken sandwich had a slight spice to it! I want expecting the chicken sandwich to have that spice to it, but I still enjoyed eating it. I also thought it was cool how the potato wedges came with some type of ranch sauce, since I'd assume they would give me ketchup instead. The potato wedges were good too and was still crispy when I ate it. I'd recommend this place! The service is quick and the food was good. The chicken sandwich also had coleslaw inside it which gave it a nice crunch.

Juan V.

There is a silent war happening in San Francisco. This secret war has been happening for years but there is more joining this war. This food war has no allies . This war also includes a Colonel named Saunders and a Sailor named Popeye. The war I speak of is the fried chicken war. There are different types of chicken places opening up around San Francisco and restaurants have it's their secret weapons of fried chicken on their menus. There are even national chains like Raising Canes who are currently building up for their arsenal at Stonestown in San Francisco. This chicken war cannot be complete without another chicken proposition. This proposition is known for their peace ( piece) of chicken. On last Fryday ( Friday) of January in 2026 stroll shopping around and wandering what to eat, I ran into Proposition Chicken at West Portal. I know the Super Bowl game is upon us but I haven't tried this location of Proposition Chicken. I only tried Proposition Chicken at the Laurel Village. This location has outside and inside seating. I wanted try their chicken strips. They were a bit moist and not too breaded and paired well dipped with their sauces. They have a sauce station and they do offer some different sauces like ranch and bbq and blue cheese like some in SF. I next tried their onion rings. These rings came in different round shapes. They were crispy and soft. They were tasty dipped in sauce . I washed down with ice tea.Next time I will try their crispy matzo ball soup. Make sure to gear up with lots of napkins because this chicken war can get very messy and you may get splattered with sauce. So peace ( piece ) out with some chicken. San Francisco is expanding and Raising Canes is opening up a new "store "this is part of the secret "fried chicken war "which is hard to "ignore "and watch more fried chicken get eaten and more sauce "pour" Come here solo or in a "group" it's a chicken war and get a piece and get a part of a "coup "when I go to KFC I see Colonel Saunders but I see no "troop " but I will also go to Proposition Chicken for a peace ( piece) of their "crispy chicken matzo ball soup"

Nicole N.

The restaurant is very nice, food is great, staff is friendly, the location is very convenient.

Livia K.

I told you I love this place! My kids get the fried chicken and chicken sandwich as well. I'm obsessed with the flipped chicken sandwich and coleslaw with kale salad!

Jackson C.

New chicken sandwich place opened up at West Portal area in Sunset. We ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich and an order of the chicken wings for lunch. Instead of friend chicken, you can also order rotisserie chicken or a vegetarian option with BBQ crispy tofu. If having a sandwich isn't your thing, you can also order it as a salad or entree. The sandwich was a decent size with a big piece of chicken that was crispy. The sandwich came with minor condiments like some shredded lettuce and some sauce. I did find the chicken a little dry but overall enjoyed it. On the other hand, the BBQ wings were underwhelming. Not crispy at all nor had any smoky bbq flavors. Just some baked wings slapped with some sauce. Not even sure if the wings were seasoned. Very disappointed and I would recommend skipping. The wings came with some carrots and celery sticks that but those did not taste fresh either.