Seattle institution for Southern-style fried chicken since 1984
Based on 2,318 reviews
Seattle institutionpeppery Southern breading
generous portions
long lines on weekendsparking painservice variability
$15/person
Best for: Anyone making a Seattle food-history checklist (an Oprah-endorsed local institution) · Family takeout dinner ordering a bucket plus sides · Late-ish weekday dinner (open till 10pm)
Busiest: Sunday afternoon (12-3pm) and Friday dinner (5-8pm)
Reservations: No reservations
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What to Order
6 dishes
Original Recipe Fried Chicken
Thickly breaded, peppery Southern-style fried chicken — the Ezell's classic served by the piece or the bucket
Spicy Fried Chicken
The same craggy breading with a clear cayenne kick — choose this if original feels too mild
Dirty Rice
Seasoned rice with bits of ground meat — a textbook Southern side that holds up next to the chicken
Mac and Cheese
Classic creamy mac — comfort-side default for the family bucket order
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Sweet Potato Pie
Spiced sweet potato pie — the on-menu dessert most loyalists save room for
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Rolls
Warm pillowy rolls included with most plates — the underrated side that ties everything together
