Looking for Fried Chicken

[ohioshooter]

Someone said that there was a Country Club that served fried chicken. I don’t remember who or where. Thanks in advance

[bagboy]

Someone said that there was a Country Club that served fried chicken. I don’t remember who or where. Thanks in advance

McCall's Tavern in front of Spanish Springs lanes was the go to place for fried chicken. With new owners, I can't say whether it is still good, or not.

[Keefelane66]

I wish we could have a Popeyes fried chicken closer

[mixsonci]

Love McCalls but last two times going there, imh, chicken was a bit overcooked, especially the batter, very dark

[Gpsma]

I wish we could have a Popeyes fried chicken closer

Theres ome at 44 and I75 and two on 441.

How closer would u like them?

[JMintzer]

I went to PDQ (in Colony Plaza) when the kids were down last week. I was definitely impressed (for a fast food place)...

I had the 3 piece chicken tenders and they were plump, very moist, with a lighter batter/coating.

They had a variety of dipping sauces that were also very good.

[Bill14564]

I went to PDQ (in Colony Plaza) when the kids were down last week. I was definitely impressed (for a fast food place)...

I had the 3 piece chicken tenders and they were plump, very moist, with a lighter batter/coating.

They had a variety of dipping sauces that were also very good.

I used to prefer chik-fil-a but the location and absence of ridiculously long lines has made PDQ my new favorite. The shakes are very good too.

[Bill14564]

Someone said that there was a Country Club that served fried chicken. I don’t remember who or where. Thanks in advance

Mallory Hill. Their Wednesday night special is fried chicken.

PDQ, Popeyes (44 and 75), McCall's, and Publix are also very good. Winn-Dixie might be as well but I can't remember for sure if I've had it from there.

[Carla B]

aI wish we could have a Popeyes fried chicken closer

We go to the Popeye's in Leesburg on Hwy 27. It would be nice if it were closer. I agree with your liking Pollo Tropical in another thread. Love the marinade on the chicken and the salsas but, unfortunately, none around.

[JSR22]

Someone said that there was a Country Club that served fried chicken. I don’t remember who or where. Thanks in advance

Havana on Sunday.

[ohioshooter]

Havana on Sunday.

Thank you, I just heard this from a friend.

[kkingston57]

Someone said that there was a Country Club that served fried chicken. I don’t remember who or where. Thanks in advance

Do not know of a restaurant which sells good fried chicken. Treat this like a pizza. Best fried chicken is at the Publix deli.

[Ecuadog]

Cheers at Stonecrest (click here) (https://www.cheersatstonecrest.com/menu) has some on their menu. I'll get there one day.

[Babubhat]

Publix

[heron848]

Someone said that there was a Country Club that served fried chicken. I don’t remember who or where. Thanks in advance

I think Mallory Hill also has a fried chicken lunch on Sundays. Come hungry. It’s a big meal!

[Chi-Town]

I wish we could have a Popeyes fried chicken closer

Same here, closest ones are 20-25 minutes away. Thought Tradewinds was going to get one for sure.

[Chi-Town]

Cheers at Stonecrest (click here) (https://www.cheersatstonecrest.com/menu) has some on their menu. I'll get there one day.

I've been there; it is excellent.

[Chi-Town]

I think Mallory Hill also has a fried chicken lunch on Sundays. Come hungry. It’s a big meal!

Mallory Hill is more broiled than fried. Still good but not the same.

[Sunshine70]

I believe Mallory and Havana Country Clubs have fried chicken on Sunday as a dinner special.

[sdeikenberry]

Someone said that there was a Country Club that served fried chicken. I don’t remember who or where. Thanks in advance

Mallory has a fried chicken dinner on Sundays...very good and reasonable cost.

[La lamy]

McCall's Tavern in front of Spanish Springs lanes was the go to place for fried chicken. With new owners, I can't say whether it is still good, or not.

I concur. I was just there last night and there was A LOT of fried chicken being eaten.

[derkster]

Theres ome at 44 and I75 and two on 441.

How closer would u like them?

I went to the Popeye's on 44 a few months ago and the food and service was awful. It was the first time I had been disappointed by Popeye's quality.

[Cobullymom]

Someone said that there was a Country Club that served fried chicken. I don’t remember who or where. Thanks in advance
The best fried chicken by FAR is at Cheers in Stonecrest!! 48hr fried chicken is excellent and enough for 2..

[Rheimer]

Havana has good fried chicken on Sunday.

[wbilbrey99@yahoo.com]

Metro Dinner on 466 the best

[vinricci]

Wow! Last time we had that it was $13.95.

[barbnick]

McCall's Tavern in front of Spanish Springs lanes was the go to place for fried chicken. With new owners, I can't say whether it is still good, or not.

Publix has the best fried chicken

[broiler]

Metro Diner for fried chicken

[ohioshooter]

Publix has the best fried chicken

Thanks for all the replies. As far as Publix being the best, I can’t agree with that. Their double coating is too much for me.

[MidWestIA]

yes and popeyes

[sloanst]

There is only one place around the Villages to get the best fried chicken. That place is McCall's Tavern.

[fritzgb1]

Someone said that there was a Country Club that served fried chicken. I don’t remember who or where. Thanks in advance

Skip the fast food places check out Cheers at Stone Crest great fried Chicken everyday and you will be having left overs

[phojo]

McCalls Tavern in Spanish Springs

[asiebel]

Havana Country Club rest has fried chicken on Sunday nights. Also, Huey Magoos has wonderful chicken tenders! A new one is on 466A and another on 27/441 across from Kohls.

[Pinball wizard]

Agree with Publix for fried chicken. 8 pieces for about $10 and they are nice size pieces!

[HeleneGB]

Havana CC Sunday special.

[Chi-Town]

One more place;

https://www.crackerbarrel.com/menu/chicken-n-turkey/southern-fried-chicken?productid=36027416

[Karen M]

Meto Diner...they make a great fried chicken sandwich. There are two chicken breast, I always take one of them home for later!

[mikeycereal]

Huey McGoo's is opening soon at Sundance Tri, Wildwood... on 466A, next to the new Culver's. The other one is in Lady Lake.

If in either area try it and see if you like it better than Popeye's or Cane's. I think it's way better. I order the 7 piece fingers with both Honey Mustard and Sweet Heat side sauces. I do half grilled/half battered and sometimes I get an extra finger. (no, not the naughty kind!) :duck:

[Chitown]

You asked for a country club known for their fried chicken and people started giving you everything but a country club. Mallory Country Club serves fried chicken on Wednesday and Sunday. It is very good.

[LplusAplusB]

Someone said that there was a Country Club that served fried chicken. I don’t remember who or where. Thanks in advance

Mallory Hill Cub - Sunday all day, and again Wednesday dinner…fried chicken dinner $10.99
Havana Country Club - Sunday night, fried chicken & bbq ribs - price ???

[Retiredfromideal]

Cheers at Stonecrest is the best for fried chicken

[Chandra10100]

Ski Beach in leesburg has fried chicken breasts that are delicious. Also Popeyes & zaxabys in belleview are both clean & goodSomeone said that there was a Country Club that served fried chicken. I don’t remember who or where. Thanks in advance

[Hank’s mom]

Cheers has the best!!

[Collierbabe]

Golden Corral has the best fried chicken and what’s known for. I’m surprised no one has mentioned it.

[mikeycereal]

You asked for a country club known for their fried chicken and people started giving you everything but a country club. Mallory Country Club serves fried chicken on Wednesday and Sunday. It is very good.
chilout

[Stu from NYC]

Huey McGoo's is opening soon at Sundance Tri, Wildwood... on 466A, next to the new Culver's. The other one is in Lady Lake.

If in either area try it and see if you like it better than Popeye's or Cane's. I think it's way better. I order the 7 piece fingers with both Honey Mustard and Sweet Heat side sauces. I do half grilled/half battered and sometimes I get an extra finger. (no, not the naughty kind!) :duck:

Huey Magoos opened a few days ago. Will give it some time and will try it.

[mikeycereal]

Huey Magoos opened a few days ago. Will give it some time and will try it.

:pepper2:

[MickeyStevens]

Cheers has the best!!

As I recall the people who owned the restaurant now occupied by Augustine's 1812 House moved over to Cheers in Stone Crest. When the Cheers people were in Spanish Springs location they had the absolute best and large portions of fried chicken. They along with McCall's were pretty much tied in the quality of their fried chicken.

With that said another vote for Cheers.

[PugMom]

I used to prefer chik-fil-a but the location and absence of ridiculously long lines has made PDQ my new favorite. The shakes are very good too.

that's why we need a few scattered around. 1 for 466a, 1 for south of 44, maybe another along 301 with the new school or hosp coming in.

[bonicka]

Try the Metro Diner on 466, before Walmart, has the best fried chicken around!

[SERENITY52]

McCall's in Spanish Springs has the best fried chicken 🍗

[jmpate]

Someone said that there was a Country Club that served fried chicken. I don’t remember who or where. Thanks in advance

Havanna on Sundays and Cracker Barrel everyday on 441 in Lady Lake.

[Barkriver]

I find Publix fried chicken very good in all respects except one; it is invariably too salty for me. McCall's is currently my favorite but I've not been there since the change of owners. I've had Mallory's chicken and liked it.

[moerman]

Mallory Country Club—Wed & Sunday nights $10.99. Very good — get there early as they run out often.

[JoMar]

I wish we could have a Popeyes fried chicken closer

There are two within about 6miles....how close is close?

[ohioshooter]

OP here. We went to McCall’s today and for me it was exceptional. I finally found what I’ve been looking for. Oh, I did try a couple of the other recommendations and was not satisfied. End of story. Thanks

[Michael 61]

If you are willing for a bit of a drive, I like the wings at Yummy Chinese in Ocala - a little spicy and good Asian flavor. They are also have authentic Hong Kong-style Chow Mein, like they serve at Chinese restaurants on the West Coast.

[retiredguy123]

As I recall the people who owned the restaurant now occupied by Augustine's 1812 House moved over to Cheers in Stone Crest. When the Cheers people were in Spanish Springs location they had the absolute best and large portions of fried chicken. They along with McCall's were pretty much tied in the quality of their fried chicken.

With that said another vote for Cheers.
I went there once, but they didn't know my name.

[Stu from NYC]

I went there once, but they didn't know my name.

How many retired guys could there possibly be?:icon_hungry:

[Chi-Town]

Mallory CC said that their fried chicken is actually broasted. Still pretty good but not deep fried. So I'm down to Cheers. McCall's, or Metro Diner. I've had Cracker Barrel's but not as good.

[B-flat]

Cheers at Stonecrest (click here) (https://www.cheersatstonecrest.com/menu) has some on their menu. I'll get there one day.

This is our favorite!

[JoMar]

I've been there; it is excellent.

As have I and agree, it's excellent and the serving size is take home size :)

[DonH57]

McCall's Tavern in front of Spanish Springs lanes was the go to place for fried chicken. With new owners, I can't say whether it is still good, or not.

With the new owners they dropped a couple of the side dishes and dinner roll. Seems the chicken pieces some how are bigger when high season ends as I've noticed with most restaurants here.

[Kelevision]

The best fried chicken as take out, or I guess you could eat there, is Maryland Fried Chicken in Leesburg. Directly across the street from KFC. It’s been there since I was a kid, or longer.

[vinricci]

Our last visit chicken was very salty.

[DonH57]

The best fried chicken as take out, or I guess you could eat there, is Maryland Fried Chicken in Leesburg. Directly across the street from KFC. It’s been there since I was a kid, or longer.

We tryed theirs once and they must have been having an off day. The poor chicken must have been starved when alive. We've heard others rave about their chicken

[pauld315]

Publix

[Chi-Town]

The best fried chicken as take out, or I guess you could eat there, is Maryland Fried Chicken in Leesburg. Directly across the street from KFC. It’s been there since I was a kid, or longer.

I had high hopes when I first saw Maryland Fried Chicken. It looked like the perfect representation of a fried chicken joint. Sadly, I was disappointed, but that was some time ago. Will give it another try.

[Michael 61]

I ventured out last night to Cheers at Stonecrest for the first time in search of good fried chicken.

The chicken was moist and tender - so kudos for that. However, I was not a fan of the breading/batter. Cooked properly, but had very little seasoning or flavor. Extremely bland. Was hoping for something with a bit more “zing” like the great fried chicken I had on a recent trip to Louisiana.

I know there are many in TV that don’t like a lot of seasoning to their food, so I get why the restaurants here will cater to the majority in that regards. I guess I would return to Cheers, as the chicken wasn’t bad or anything, just not the “best”.

[retiredguy123]

I ventured out last night to Cheers at Stonecrest for the first time in search of good fried chicken.

The chicken was moist and tender - so kudos for that. However, I was not a fan of the breading/batter. Cooked properly, but had very little seasoning or flavor. Extremely bland. Was hoping for something with a bit more “zing” like the great fried chicken I had on a recent trip to Louisiana.

I know there are many in TV that don’t like a lot of seasoning to their food, so I get why the restaurants here will cater to the majority in that regards. I guess I would return to Cheers, as the chicken wasn’t bad or anything, just not the “best”.
I've been there a few times, but they still don't know my name.

Note that when Johnny Ray is there, you need a reservation.

[ohioshooter]

OP here. A lot of people have said that they like Publix, which I didn’t care for because of the very heavy coating. We found out that you can request what I’ll call a single dip. Big difference, I like it much better, and for $10 for a 8 piece box it’s hard to beat.

[Battlebasset]

Huey Magoos opened a few days ago. Will give it some time and will try it.

It's good, but not crazy better than other chicken tenders out there, IMO.

It also is on the more expensive side of the scale. And when the cashier spun the pad around and was looking for a 15, 20 or 25% tip for fast food, I swore I would not go there again.

I tip well (20% plus) for really good sit down service. But for handing me a bag at the counter? Too much.

[eweissenbach]

Cheers at Stonecrest (click here) (https://www.cheersatstonecrest.com/menu) has some on their menu. I'll get there one day.
I believe that is run by the former owners of Demshars. If that is the case and they haven’t changed the recipe, that is the best chicken I have ever eaten, and I’ve eaten a lot.

[Stu from NYC]

It's good, but not crazy better than other chicken tenders out there, IMO.

It also is on the more expensive side of the scale. And when the cashier spun the pad around and was looking for a 15, 20 or 25% tip for fast food, I swore I would not go there again.

I tip well (20% plus) for really good sit down service. But for handing me a bag at the counter? Too much.

Tipping has gotten out of control. Tip for serving us at a table is fine but to hand me a bag after taking our money, not going to get tipped.

[New Englander]

Tipping has gotten out of control. Tip for serving us at a table is fine but to hand me a bag after taking our money, not going to get tipped.

:agree:

[davefin]

Cheers Restaurant at Stonecrest CC has, by far, the best fried chicken in the area. McCalls Tavern in Spanish Springs used to be great. Lacking somewhat after new owners of the bowling alley took over. The Sunday Havana and Mallory fried chicken specials are good, but NOT as good a Cheers.