Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
6 expert reviews
“inventive new dishes such as an amuse-bouche of skewered baby corn with coffee-infused mayo, lime, and salt, all served in a small glass tube.”
– Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
"If you feel the urge to eat the best spicy fried chicken on planet earth before you die, drop in to Prince's."
Zagat
4.5
"Landmark for fiery, deep-fried fowl." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Prince's is OG hot chicken, the place to take your big-city friends for a real local experience." Full review
i
There are six levels of heat to choose from, and they all have a kick.
Fodor's
"This is Nashville’s most renowned hot chicken spot...the food is nothing but impressive. Prince’s was even named an American Classic by the James Beard Foundation Awards in 2013." Full review
i
If you’re a beginner, try the four-piece tenders with white bread and pickles—don’t be a hero; even the mild is plenty hot.
Frommer's
"The shop is decidedly simple and remains in a dicey part of town, but the no-frills ambience is all part of it. The expertly balanced spice mix yields a flavor that is spicy, salty, and deep." Full review