Holy cow this fried chicken place is excellent. Chicken are juicy and flavorful. Fries... too salty. We got tenders and half a bird. More than enough to feed a family of 4. Would come back again. read more

You have 2 choices: chicken or pulled pork sandwich and sides. This is strictly carry out. There are a few picnic tables but mostly to go. You order at the window, 5, 10 or 15 piece tenders or a whole or half a chicken. They have Mac & cheese(delicious), slaw. The chicken pieces are large. It was moist and delicious. They have several sauces. Service is about 15 mins total. No Ambiance it's take out. read more

The Cookshak Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

The chicken was horrendous. It was basically all breaded and you had to search for the chicken. Don't get me wrong. Worst chicken I've ever had in my life. read more

I grew up in the south, and this the best fried chicken I've ever eaten! In addition, the sides are delicious as well. This place has their act together. I don't give that away. I don't hand that out, so do yourself a favor and get some fried chicken from this place when you're in the Outer Banks. read more

Part of the pizza restaurant. Order took 20 minutes. Chicken tasted pretty good but was quite greasy.

4.5. Chicken is flavorful with various spices. Mac N Cheese was unfortunately bland. Everything else was terrific. Cudos to Cookshak Fried Chicken for their presence on the Island. read more

Chicken sandwich was delicious. Great price for the size of it. Highly recommend their house sauce.

Ordered and had it delivered to our rental. They told us 45 min but it ended up being 30 min. The chicken was delicious. Sooooo juicy and seasoned. YUM YUM YUM. The slaw and mac were also very good. We got the combo and it was only $25.99. That's a lot of food for a good price. There were 3 of us eating and we still had chicken left over! read more

The Cookshak Fried Chicken - one bird combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Strictly a take out spot but there are picnic tables outside. Ordered and paid at the window outside for a quick lunch. The chicken is seasoned perfectly with a little kick to it and the sauces (ranch and honey mustard) were delish! The Mac and cheese was really good too! We loved it. Def recommend to satisfy your fried chicken craving. read more

Very good chicken. Best in OBX. Always fresh if you order and then pick-up. Usually a 30 min wait. Side have gotten a bit expensive over the last couple of years. Still worth it. Although, ensure they fill the mac and cheese up to the top. Sometimes they short it a bit. And at that price, you want the max the container can hold. read more

We ordered a half a chicken and 10 chicken tenders & fries for pick up. The chicken and tenders were fresh out of the oven when we picked it up. Chicken & tenders were moist, tasty, large and had a great crust. French fries were pretty good! Please add packets of honey. We shall definitely be ordering from The Cookshak again during our vacation. read more

They fry chicken pretty well. To me, not overcooking it is half the battle. So they were already half-way there. Taste-wise, it was also pretty good, if not par-for-the-course. That said, if I were going again I'd probably just opt for the tenders. The fried chicken was good but the tenders were better (don't forget those sauces). read more

The fried chicken was really good and a really nice surprise. The chicken was really flavorful and juicy.

Expectations were low as we pulled in the lot and saw a tiny window with take out only. We pre ordered 4 whole fried chickens. We had to pick up because they don't deliver outside of Duck. But man oh man were we wrong. The chicken was moist, well seasoned and had a delicious crispy breading. We picked up in Duck and drove it back to Corolla reheated in the oven and served with the sides that we made. It was the star of the dinner paying homage to the 1980's Swanson Hungry Man Fried Chicken Dinner. It was spot on. Highly recommend. read more

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Oh man! Delicious!! And the nicest guy working too!! Helpful, polite, and clearly likes his job! The fries were amazing! Tenders juicy and fresh! Great job!! read more

Cookshak Chicken is very good! The chicken is crispy and fresh. It is a little costly but it is delicious

Call ahead and enjoy both your good decision and great food via carry out! Fried chicken tender strips, fries, and slaw are my go-to favorite order. read more

The Cookshak Fried Chicken - Cookshak fried chicken tender strips; added to my own wrap, veggies, cheeses, and sauces. Cookshak fries and mac. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

Absolutely great fried chicken. Got the one bird meal and 10 chicken tenders with Mac and cheese, and coleslaw. Everything was delicious!!!!

Tried it out this week on the strength of prior reviews and we were not disappointed - delicious fried chicken with just a slight spicy kick, the slaw and Mac and cheese were also delicious and the kids liked the chicken tenders as well. The service was quick and friendly at the pickup window and we definitely considered going back for another meal later in the week. read more

This place is absolutely amazing! We placed an order for 90 chicken fingers (huge) pieces and 6 orders of fries. Everything was fantastic and was the hit of the party. read more

We were looking for a place to get some friend chicken to enjoy on the beach.... This place far exceeded our expectations with the delicious seasoned fried chicken and the pizzas. The owner blue, definitely showed my family real southern hospitality as we stopped in to grab some food. He came out and greeted us and we were all excited and thanked him on how delicious the food was. We will definitely be back. Try the tenders - you won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent chicken and solid sides - Cole slaw and macaroni and cheese. Service was timely. Ambiance - does not apply for carry out!. Go - you'll be glad you did! read more

Not only the best chicken in Duck, NC or Outer Banks - this may have been the best fried chicken I've ever had out. Perfect blend of spices in a deliciously crunchy piece of chicken. Both the bone-in and tenders were tremendous. read more

I'll start my review by simply saying my trips to OBX usually consist of a steady diet of seafood, seafood and even a little seafood. Coming from Ohio it's often hard to get quality seafood. We decided to venture out to go with the flow but end up at yet another seafood restaurant. We tried one and decided the wait was just too long and that we'd look to grab something on the way back toward the beach house. We noticed this place on Yelp but only saw one review, but the 3 of us were starving so we thought we'd give it a shot. Called ahead, got there and loved the simplicity of the the pickup window. The guys working there were friendly and efficient. The 3 minute ride home was just enough for my wife and I to look at each other when the smell started to overtake the car. "Holy hell, it smells amazing" or something to that effect was said. We got the 2 bird combo for the family and that is a ton of food. The chicken was honestly the best fried chicken I've ever eaten in my life with a quality thicker breading that melts in your mouth. The Mac n cheese is also other worldly in it's deliciousness. My teenager is a super picky eater and he could not get enough. I honestly looked at his plate after his 3rd helping and was thinking if he eats any more I'm gonna have to flip the table over because that's interfering heavily with my "leftover" plans. Ha! Also came with coleslaw (meh), not a coleslaw guy but the wife enjoyed that too. I can honestly say with being 4 days into a week of gorging myself on seafood, this was the best meal I've had the entire week. It was completely random and by accident that our other plans fell through but don't let the lack of reviews stop you from taking in the deliciousness of this place. Insanely good!!! read more

The locals say the Cookshak Fried Chicken is the best and there is a reason why, it is certainly in the conversation as some of the best fried chicken on the OBX. The chicken was crispy and the meat was moist. I wish the dredging had more flavor but the meat was perfectly cooked. We got the Mac and cheese and it seem to please the kids. Price point was average. I would try it again. The only other fried chicken we liked perhaps better was High Cotton. read more

We stumbled upon this place when we needed a little pick me up snack during our bike ride. We had no expectations of how good it would be other than that it would be edible and hold us over till we get to dinner. To our surprise, the chicken and fries we ordered we sooooo good. The shoe string fries were hot and just the right amount of crisp while the chicken was perfectly seasoned to our liking. We ended up coming back for dinner on the same day after most of the restaurants we wanted to try out were closed for Easter. The second trip back, the chicken was even better as the chicken was piping hot and even crispier compared to the first time. We devoured the chicken and fries right in our car in no time. Btw, my family said ditto to review. read more

This was the best fried chicken I've had in a long time. They have a small menu but do it all well. The slaw and Mac and cheese were delicious and great with that chicken!! Also, the price point was so low compared to the amount of food you get! You don't see deals like this anymore!! read more

Great fried chicken with the right spiced crust! Friendly staff and love the take out window. My only complaint is the container for fries, need a better carry out container to keep it from getting soggy! read more

Very good fried chicken. Reminds me of KFC when they first started out. The seasoning is amazing and just like kfc. Get this and try it. We only planned on getting this once. Now we're planning to go back sometime this week. read more

This place was mediocre at best. We were excited to try it but the chicken was just ok (not crunchy) and the sides were terrible. Our mac and cheese was filled with burned cheese. read more

The Cookshak Fried Chicken - Burned mac and cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Duck, North Carolina

My son was craving fried chicken so he ordered the half bird. As soon as he got in the car with it, I was sad that I did not buy any for myself. It smelled so good. I tried a piece when we got home and it was delicious. It had a slight spice to it which gave it a really good flavor. The coating was crispy while the chicken was moist. It also was not super expensive like everything else here in Duck. We will be back! read more

Very good takeout fried chicken! The fried chicken was great, chicken tenders were also good (has a little spice in the batter), guys working at the takeout window were friendly too! read more

Yummy, crunchy, with a hint of kick fried chicken, and the Mac & Cheese was the bomb. Friendly, southern hospitality. These folks don't use the easy tourism as an excuse for serving anything but spot on Fried chicken! read more

Has a hard time finding the location through Google maps. When I called to find where they were located the condescending person on the phone told me to follow the directions where I got there number! Had to explain I had done that and asked what they were located by! Okay chicken, greasy but good flavor. Fries were soggy and no drinks offered at the store. read more

Great carry out chicken! Will definitely return! When on vacation it's great to get delicious fried chicken to bring home.

OK.I am a down right fried chicken snob. From the best supermarket deli to artisanal small batch free-range ridiculously overpriced hipster varieties, we know our deep fat fried bird. Cookshak is a top notch showing! Super proper crispy (even after a 15 minute ride for delivery) and not over greasy. Lots of pepper on the finish. Juicy and fresh taste. Sizeable portions, like they actually use a properly grown, full roaster bird. Eat here, you will be completely in fried chicken heaven while vacationing in this wonderful place. Very reasonably priced. 4 item menu, that's it. Great find. Definitely on our every time we are in the OBX list now! read more

Great fried chicken, great value. The owner/operator was incredibly friendly and responsive. It appears to be a one man show and he does it well. We loved the chicken and the prices. read more

Awesome fried chicken! Mac and cheese was outstanding. The Cole slaw was fantastic. Will definitely order from here again.

Fried chicken was good. Ordered ahead and picked up with no issues.

This place delivered us some excellent fried chicken on our first night in our rental house. It was hot and SUPER crispy, with a little kick in the seasoning which we all loved so much. The Mac & cheese is seriously amazing & we will likely get more before our vacation is over, it was THAT good. We also enjoyed their coleslaw. I highly recommend this spot for a great price on a whole chicken & sides. read more