Dave's Hot Chicken

Waldorf, MD · Chicken restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Waldorf
#38
of 203 restaurants
City Percentile
74%
rating percentile

Dave's Hot Chicken is a restaurant located in Waldorf, MD. It is one of 203 restaurants listed in Waldorf. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Waldorf city average of 4.0 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Dave's Hot Chicken

TO LIVE AND FRY IN L.A. In 2017, four childhood friends came up with a simple concept — take Nashville Hot Chicken and make it better than anyone else in America. With only a couple thousand dollars to their name, they boot-strapped a pop-up concept... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Charli I. · Feb 2026

Dave’s Hot Chicken was a good experience overall. The food came out hot and fresh, and the service really stood out—everyone was patient, kind, and welcoming. I also liked the variety of flavors and spice levels, which makes it easy to find something that fits your taste. If you enjoy chicken, you’ll definitely appreciate the menu options. It’s a solid spot, and while it wasn’t a perfect five-star visit for me, I would still recommend giving it a try.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jamaur Law · Sep 2025

5-Star Review: Dave's Hot Chicken - Waldorf Grand Slam! I finally had the chance to visit the new Dave's Hot Chicken in Waldorf, and it did not disappoint! As a local who drove down 301 on Sunday specifically to try this new spot, I was immediately impressed. Atmosphere & Service The moment I walked in, the atmosphere was fantastic—super clean with vibrant colors and great artwork that really brought the place to life. I was greeted by Jada, who deserves major praise! Since this was my first visit, I had questions, and Jada was incredibly informative and helpful. She took the time to walk me through the menu, recommend different combos, and even suggested specific condiments to try with the hot chicken sandwich. She also shared some great "gems" about their unique drink variations. He

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Reginald Bucksell · Jan 2026

I paid $40 for a tray of 10 chicken tenders expecting the seasoned, red-spiced tenders this restaurant is known for. What I received were 10 plain, barely seasoned, extremely dry tenders. This was a complete disappointment and easily the worst experience I’ve had with this restaurant. For a business that primarily sells chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders, serving food with virtually no seasoning is unacceptable. The quality did not match the price, the presentation, or the expectation that this restaurant sets. I regret this purchase and will not be returning.

★★★★★ 5.0 kwamejrr · Nov 2025

Went to Dave’s Hot Chicken today and the restaurant was really nice and clean. The lady who took my order was patient and calm, which I appreciated, and I got my food in under 10 minutes. Shoutout to the lady in the kitchen for adding the extra pickles I asked for lol! The food was extremely good. 10/10 in my opinion. Most definitely will be coming back!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Tee · Aug 2025

Our first time and we really enjoyed the medium flavored sliders. Dave #2 could have easily feed two people. The fries have a seasoning that I could do without but the husband enjoyed it. Food was presented well. They were generous with their condiments. We ate here and sat outside. Very comfortable seating.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Chicken restaurant

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