Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack in Asheville is a must-visit, especially for New Yorkers like us. Despite the long line, the wait was worth it. The efficient service ensured we got our delicious food promptly, and enjoying it on the outdoor patio added to the experience.
The hour spent there flew by, and the dog-friendly atmosphere was a delightful bonus. Highly recommended for a flavorful, authentic and relaxed dining experience.
This place is one of my favorite to bring folks that have not been before. They never disappoint. Don't sample much. Always rocky hot chicken breast fries and mac and cheese. All very good. If you haven't been. Give em a try. You will not be disappointed.
Soooo good! I had the Soul Bowl with the Honey Mild spice level. The collard greens were probably the best I've ever tasted!! I couldn't pass up getting a cup of soup after seeing that it was Creamy Pea & Ham, and I was so glad I did. Delicious!! My stepson LOVES spicy food, and we took him here when he came to visit. He said that the top spice level was the hottest food he's ever eaten anywhere, and he's eaten a raw Carolina Reaper pepper!! Will definitely be driving back into Asheville to eat here again. Loved the decor, too!! Great experience all the way around!
I was in the area for a weekend getaway and was looking for something to eat late in the evening. I must say, the chicken here is amazing. So much flavor, freshness, and staff was friendly. I ordered the breast meal with fries and slaw. Chicken was cooked just right and the sides were just one point. I will definitely keep this place on my list of eateries
When asked what I wanted to eat while staying in town at a local friend’s house, I asked for some good southern chicken.
This was everything I could have asked for and then some. The chicken was delicious, and the staff was very helpful in determining the level of spice I would go for; I like spicy, but wanted to taste the meal, and opted for Medium, which was perfect.
I can’t quite remember the exact special I ordered, but my friend’s said that anything with the biscuits would be a good move — and it certainly was!
I also got a scoop of the Cheerwine BBQ pulled chicken, which was 🤤 and a to-go order of Butterscotch pudding that blew my childhood nostalgia for Jell-O Butterscotch out of the water (not surprisingly).
Highly recommend for good southern foods and chicken, and will be going here again upon my eventual return to Asheville!
Down here from Texas on vacation. We don't have many hot chicken places in Texas so we thought I'd give it a try. My wife ordered the chicken sandwich (mild spice), my daughter ordered the tenders (no spice), my son ordered the tenders (medium spice) and i ordered tenders (Rockys hot). We all got mac and cheese and fries as sides & 4 drinks. Total was $72.00; pretty steep but the portion sizes are very big. All of us loved the Mac and cheese and the tenders were huge! None of us finished the whole meal. I'm 6'1" 240 and could only eat two tenders, a few fries and about half the mac and cheese. For me the Rocky's hit was perfect.. just enough to make your nose run. My son and daughter LOVED theirs as well. Seriously some of the best chicken I've eaten anywhere. If i went back we'd definitely share a tender meal. We had lots of left overs to take home. We need this in Texas! Highly recommended!
Rocky's truly brought Nashville Hot to NC! I had the Chicken breast tossed in Rocky's Hot, perfection from seasoning to crunchiness on the breast!! Pro tip: potato salad calms the heat, comes with two sides, I got two cups of potato salad, get a ranch cup for dipping. I didn't believe a joint in NC could even come close to Nashville, I was wrong.
Probably the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had. Mild level was a he perfect spice amount of Nashville Hot for me ;) dog friendly outdoor benches with umbrella. Very fresh food from the bun, to the vegetables and home made bleu cheese dressing.
So, driving into Asheville for a family vacation, we knew we would have to come to this Hot Chicken spot. It definitely helped that today was National Chicken Wing Day. You can't go to a Hot Chicken place without taking on the signature recipe. We were warned that it would be HoT. Luckily me and the wife are no stranger to hot. (We did not go for the extreme hot tho) We got wings and tenders in Medium, Hot and Rockys Hot.
Hottest thing I have had in a long time.
I did consume all of my Rockys Hot Leg and bread tho. Took the rest home for Second Dinner :) Great food spot. Go check it out!
We got here early, just before the lunch rush. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very comfortable, and the music they were playing was awesome- mostly punk/emo songs. Ordering was easy, the person taking our order made sure to inform us of spiciness levels. I got the 3 fried tenders plate, with the tenders having mild spice. For my two sides, I chose the mac & cheese as well as the mashed potatoes and gravy. The plate also came with two slices of white bread, not toasted, and a slice of a pickle. They also charge a little extra for sauce if you get tenders. The food was good, but I don’t think that it was worth $20 after taxes and tip… the chicken was delicious, but the sides were lacking in taste to me. I am glad to have tried this place, but I’m not sure if I would visit again due to the pricing and taste of what I would consider simple southern sides. The service was amazing, though!
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