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Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket is a historic roadhouse on the famous Route 66 specializing in fried chicken and American comfort food. Enjoy a vast array of dining pleasures including the Famous Fried Chicken in a Basket – a half fresh Grade-A chicken cut into four pieces, hand breaded, and deep fried! We have all your favorite sides including mashed potatoes, green beans, onion rings, and Mac & Cheese, just to name a few. Our birds are special! Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket fries in trans-fat and cholesterol free soy bean shortening. The birds are cage free, non-GMO, antibiotic and hormone-free. We only use USDA Grade-A birds that are fresh and never frozen.
Historic Route 66 fixture featuring fried-chicken dinners, housemade pizza & a salad bar.
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday (Labor Day) | 11 AM–9 PM Hours might differ |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Joseph Carbray
I’m not sure how you can rate this place anything less than a 5. Food is outstanding and large portions. Salad bar was great. Service was exceptional. Our waitress was the best I’d had in a while. The decor was right up my alley and on point to it’s history. It’s a definite suggestion for me.
… moreSharon M
Lucky someone recommended me this place! I ordered the tenders and the 1/2 fried chicken with fries and coleslaw, loved the tenders, they were juicy and the flavor was perfect! The chicken is superior to most fried chicken you can get in the area, the biscuits were perfection. The fries and coleslaw were good too! The staff is friendly and I loved the vibes of the dining room, it feels like you are eating in a southern home from a movie, staff is friendly, will be coming back soon!
… moreMichael Scott
Honestly, never would I have predicted this would be the place where I would eat the worst chicken I’ve ever had in my life. I should’ve known from the breading it was going to be terrible but after the first bite and sour smelling unseasoned chicken I was completely disgusted, which is heartbreaking because the cheese curds were perfect. If I had to describe it, to me it tasted like it was boiled in mop water and coated in shake and bake. I’m sure they’re nice people but they should go back to the drawing board with the chicken
… moreJeff M Delgado
Last night, my cousins and I swung by for an early dinner. When I say early, I mean 4:30p which is super early for this 40 year old but I went with the flow!
… moreLarry Halusek
Just very good chicken. I remember as a little boy in the 1950’s my parents used to take us for chicken in the basket. Back in those days it was a real treat. My dad had a 1949 Kaiser automobile.
… moreDarren Edmonds
Absolutely awesome! I couldn’t recommend this place highly enough, the staff were absolutely lovely and the food was amazing! Definitely put this on your list on your way through Route 66!!!
… moreBrian
I usually get the fried chicken as it is some of the best I’ve ever had. However, this time I ordered the Buffalo Wings. They were really tasty and pretty large ( I couldn’t finish). My brother ordered the Jumbo fried Shrimp. Those were delicious as well. Sorry, I didn’t remember to take pictures until we had already eaten some. Also, my brother shared his fries as the wings are al a carte. We also split an order of corn fritters which served as dessert. Service was attentive and friendly. The place is on old Rt. 66 so the decor consists mainly of memorabilia related to the “mother road” hidden gem!
… moreSusan Bell
Was in town visiting friends. A friend of mine suggested this restaurant to meet up at. Lived in the area for 13 years and have heard of this place. Just never tried it. Good food and good service. therustynail2014 Shout out: will be back!
… moreMatt Zurek
We had the Brunch Buffet. It was well past noon and some of the items were dried out; fried chicken breast, waffle, and scrambled eggs. Other items were delicious: bourbon chicken, chicken strips, and breakfast sausage.
… moreMark Luther
This is just my kind of place. I like that the decor remains almost unchanged in the 40 plus years I’ve been dining here. It’s well kept up, but almost all original looking. The food and staff are always amazing, the portions are large and the food is fresh and fairly priced. I almost always stick with the classic chicken basket dinner but have tried other offerings on occasion and have never been disappointed.
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