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    Rockys Hot Chicken Shack

    4.2 (273 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    ROCKYS HOT CHICKEN SHACK ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Rocky's Royale with Cheese
    Jadon P.

    Food, service & atmosphere is always great here. One of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in Greenville I'm not huge into spice so I usually get it plain with just cheese and it's still tasty. Rocky's royal with cheese and French fries is always my go to here!

    Rotisserie chicken, green beans, and curly fries.
    Jennifer M.

    This very popular chain came highly recommended by a relative. All food was delicious, service was timely, and they did have gluten free options. Be aware you stand in line to order and by the time we left, the line was out the door! Had a hometown kitschy feel complete with stickers to decorate building supports.

    Three whole wings with side of collard greens and Mac and cheese, also no skimping on the ranch dressing!
    Tim N.

    I'm gonna start with two things: on your heat level, go down a notch for one and secondly, these guys can make some top ranked collard greens and macaroni & cheese. It took my third visit to dial in the heat level for me, and I do like it hot. So, just keep that in mind. The collards are more savory, they are not seasoned with brown sugar as is the travesty in some places, which is akin to heresy in my opinion. I don't generally ever order or eat mac & cheese since it is high calorie and high carb and it takes up "room" in both areas that are better served by eating more of something else such as chicken or collards. However, there is always the exception for the exceptional. Which is probably where that word exceptional gets its origin. This mac & cheese is exceptional with depth of flavor, variety of textures such as creaminess, a bit of crunch, thick but not too thick, and not hiding the cheese or making the cheese come at you in chunks. For a non-mac & cheese guy, I had these initially at a catered event and that encouraged me to seek them out again at the restaurant and it also will be the next place I will order from if I need catering for a party. The chicken is juicy, hot (temperature) and crisp. The order experience is to order at the counter, get a table number, food will arrive when ready. Keep in mind, the chicken is made to order and will take that amount of time, so it is not 'fast food" but it is "fast enough food." You pick up your own drink and silverware, napkins at the table. Each plate has a piece of white loaf bread accompanying. No frills ambiance. There is convenient parking for handicapped adjacent to the building with easy access, but everyone else parks across the street in the side lot, as an FYI.

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    Khiem N.

    This jawn bussin. But nah, real talk, it's really good here. The chicken is actually spicy and juicy with great flavors on the dry rub. The food is brought promptly and the tables are kept clean enough. Mac and cheese poppers are alright, I wouldn't go for em again. The magno habanero aioli is great. It's like half a jalapeno worth of heat. The zippy ranch is alright. It's like 1/8 of a deseeded jalapeno worth of heat. The extra hot is about a deseeded habanero worth of heat. The rocky hot is about 6/8th of a deseeded habanero worth of heat. There's plenty of party just on the other street of the restaurant and a few spots right next to the restaurant proper. It's some of the best hot chicken in the area so you should definitely try it!

    Small Fried Pickles+ 3 Grilled Tender Plate
    Diana A.

    The massive chicken tenders were not just massive, they were tender and super flavorful. Perfect crisp that paired well with the wingstop level Zippy ranch. It didn't stop there, the sides were just as good as the chicken. Definitely get the fried okra and fried pickles. just be prepared to have leftovers too.

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    Ellen P.

    First time here, no one greeted us when we came in . There was a line so we looked at the menu and decided on what we wanted the guy at the register was not friendly or greeted me in anyway. So I placed my order and he gave me two cups and a number. He wasn't helpful at all. Actually now that I think and it no one spoke to us the whole time we were there. So we got our food let's just say don't order the salad , I got a chef salad with fried chicken it wasn't any good the balsamic vinegarette salad dress came out really thick and tasted gross. I was very disappointed in the salad I received. Now if your there for the hot chicken this is your place my husband got the fried plate 1 leg & 1 thigh fried with Mac and cheese, fried okra he said he meal was delicious. So he was very happy with his meal and we will be back again. I will not get a sale and get the hot fried chicken meal.

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    Im very impressed. I ordered my food online and went inside to pick up. Im not sure what to rate the customer service but I plan to return to dine in and eat. Very bright decor and it looked to be very roomy in the seating area. I ordered the vegan hot chicken, fried okra and mashed potatoes with gravy. The chicken was super hot! Too hot for my liking but it's all good. Lesson learned. The mashed potatoes were really good. They used real potatoes and it I appreciated that there were chunks of potatoes in there.

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    18 days ago

    Pretty good place to eat. The server was very nice. I will be back again! The vibe was great.

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    This place is trash! Chicken is dry , fries are reheated, Mac & cheese reheated this place is a joke!!

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    2 months ago

    Food was outstanding and service was awesome, would definitely make that a stop on our next trip. Can't wait to go back!!

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    Excellent food and service. Good value in a clean restaurant. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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    9 months ago

    Always top notch fresh food. Large portions. Great service. Popular for a reason. I recommend medium sauce.

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    11 months ago

    It's the real deal! Food is great service is great and it has indoor and outdoor seating with true dinner shack atmosphere.

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