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Classic roadhouse joint just south of the Highway 5 Bypass in what was once Orilla, Iowa. Located right off the Great Western bike trail, it’s the perfect stop mid-ride. Our menu has something for everyone, serving southern chicken specialties like Broasted Chicken, the Hot Chicken Sundae and Nashville Hot Chicken, as well as classics including burgers, salads and sandwiches.
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Address: 4221 SE Orilla Rd A, West Des Moines, IA 50061
Phone: (515) 410-2520
Website: http://www.thechickenorilla.com/
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Reviews
Paul Quick
Love The Chicken!! Need to go more often since it’s fairly close. Great wholesome food, always get good service! It’s simply a terrific place to go eat or even drink as they have a full bar as well! If you like, you may sit outside too!
… moreSiarra Velasquez
Tried the chicken for the first time and WOW did not disappoint. Got the Iowa Hot Chicken and it was so good. Paired it with a side of onion rings and some chipotle ranch. Definitely recommend!!
… moreSammy B
Such a great spot to grab a bite to eat. The chicken sandwiches is so good. Cheese curds as a app which were very good and cheesy. Our waitress was so nice and friendly and took good care of us.
… moreBrad Claypool
The chicken was great. Had the bang bang taco and slider. Good sauce good breading on chicken crispy and juicy . You can tell this is hand made and not frozen out bag. I will return to try the hot Iowa sliders.
… morecadillac girl
Hands down an amazing place to eat. My guest and I shared the tenderloin meal. The hot jalapeño mustard was very good but extremely hot. So beware. 10/10 i would definitely recommend
… moreLebowski
Absolute gem of a local spot, if you like fried food.
We were in town and told about the chicken from a local. Sounded awesome, so we had to try it. We were sold on big portions, great service, tasty food, and a great beer list. All of these things were true.
We started with curds and broasted wings. Bu the time the main courses came out, we were already stuffed. Be careful not to overdo it like we did!
The sliders and Nashville hot boneless were both awesome: the curds were great and the wings had super flavor. No complaints at all, except my belt may be living in a new hole now.
Service was great and beer menu was extensive. All in all, everything we were sold on.
… moreWe were in town and told about the chicken from a local. Sounded awesome, so we had to try it. We were sold on big portions, great service, tasty food, and a great beer list. All of these things were true.
We started with curds and broasted wings. Bu the time the main courses came out, we were already stuffed. Be careful not to overdo it like we did!
The sliders and Nashville hot boneless were both awesome: the curds were great and the wings had super flavor. No complaints at all, except my belt may be living in a new hole now.
Service was great and beer menu was extensive. All in all, everything we were sold on.
Courtney Richards
Didn’t see the kids menu online so attached a picture of what we received at dinner. We ordered the kids mini corn dogs, onion rings (the seasoning ), the Iowa Chicken Sundae, and Nashville Hot Boneless Fried Chicken. I believe my Nashville Hot was supposed to have a sauce which it did not, unfortunately. They were dry tenders, good, just was looking for a little heat – which was disappointing. Everything was good, huge sides of fries! Would come back!!
… moreMelinda
Walked in for lunch on Memorial Day and were seated immediately. It was kind of an awkward location being smack dab in the middle of the dining room in front of the entrance. Our server was quick to greet us and was extremely welcoming as it was our first time. She answered every question enthusiastically and obviously knew a lot about the food they serve. She was AWESOME!
The food didn’t take long to come out. The cheese curds were pretty good. My hubby got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich which tasted great but was drenched in grease and ended up all over his face. He ended up just taking the bun off and eating the chicken with a fork and knife. My chicken bowl was so-so. I was craving comfort food. Even though the chicken was perfectly seasoned and juicy, the mashed potatoes and corn were just kind of boring. I felt like the other ingredients should have added some dimension to the dish, but even after dousing it with hot sauce it was still just meh. I was looking forward to something like a Thanksgiving leftover mashup but all of the flavors here just muted each other. I’d be keen to try something else next time.
Notes: Plenty of seating, fair prices, and HUGE portions (at least 2 meals worth on one plate).
… moreThe food didn’t take long to come out. The cheese curds were pretty good. My hubby got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich which tasted great but was drenched in grease and ended up all over his face. He ended up just taking the bun off and eating the chicken with a fork and knife. My chicken bowl was so-so. I was craving comfort food. Even though the chicken was perfectly seasoned and juicy, the mashed potatoes and corn were just kind of boring. I felt like the other ingredients should have added some dimension to the dish, but even after dousing it with hot sauce it was still just meh. I was looking forward to something like a Thanksgiving leftover mashup but all of the flavors here just muted each other. I’d be keen to try something else next time.
Notes: Plenty of seating, fair prices, and HUGE portions (at least 2 meals worth on one plate).
Mandy S
We love the Chicken! Nashville Hot is so juicy and tender. Fries are crispy. Onion rings were delicious. We really couldn’t go wrong with anything we ordered. Another bonus is the dog friendly patio with water dishes for my dad’s pup!
… moreMichelle Bjelland
Hot fresh food, delicious fried chicken entrees. Nice outdoor patio tho it was raining during our visit. Will definitely be back. Pictured bang bang chicken tacos and Nashville hot chicken sliders (heat but not a lot) iowa hot is said to be more heat
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