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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.8

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1600 Woodbury ave, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States

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Mon10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Fri10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Sat10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Sun10:30 a.m. to Midnight
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Eric F. 
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2 years ago

Free shake with Yelp check in or downloading the app, yes please! The chocolate shake was thick and tasty. The chicken sliders were delish. Crispy outside and juicy inside with great flavor. The bun was soft, super tasty, and reminded me of challah or a potato bun. The fries had a great seasoning and the dipping sauce was flavorful. Will definitely be back. In my opinion, tastier than Chick fil a! The parking lot does suck, lol 

Business response:

We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciate you taking the time to post a review! -Julie 

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Sam A. 
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2 years ago

the chicken is good quality depending on what you get, but i still say a little over priced. you can get the same quality chicken (even better at some places) but more at the same price they're charging for two tenders fries and a drink. the place is overwhelming with the music being so loud i didn't know if i was at a club or a restaurant. but i do have to say that the workers are all very kind and attending to your needs. it's nice to walk in and see everyone with a smile on their face. 

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to earn those 2 extra stars. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? -Julie 

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J S. 
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2 years ago

Yeah I know they just open .the manager needs to pay attention they stop at 168 then went to 173 & 174. Then went to 176. I said how about 170. You skipped like 5 number. Then the girl at the counter said 170 is right here. Turns out the manager didn't read it right . Smart dude. It happens. I will give you another chance when I get home to eat it. Fyi I did tip. There was a lot of people. So wait was long. Which I understand.so 3 stars for now. 

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to make this right. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? -Julie 

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Colin C. 
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2 years ago

I really, really like this place. They have the absolute best French fries, their shakes are pretty good, and the chicken is wonderful. The portions are also massive. Their, "sliders" are just chicken sandwiches, there's absolutely nothing, "slider" about them. Their prices, at first glance, seem on the high side. However, I could easily have split their double slider meal with my wife, but we bought two orders, and couldn't come close to finishing them. But if I loved it, why is it missing a star? It's not particularly h... read more

Business response:

Thanks so much for leaving your review! We'd love a second chance to impress you and hopefully earn that extra star. Please connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make it up to you? -Julie 

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Krista R. 
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3 years ago

So I've had Nashville hot chicken all over the country and I think Dave's absolutely nails it, especially considering the price point. I ordered the "number 1" - two chicken strips, fries, dipping sauce, white bread and pickles. I ordered the almost hottest style - extra hot - and it was delicious. I'll probably order the hottest level (reaper) next time just for fun. Everything was made to order. In just under 10 minutes, I had juicy and perfectly cooked chicken and fries. I'll be back! 

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Dan S. 
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3 years ago

Excellent chicken! If you like it hot, you'll be satisfied. The chicken quality is on par with Chick Fil A. I recommend reaper, "hot" wasn't that hot at all. They just opened and it was quite busy. I waited 40 minutes for just one sandwich. While I have no complaints about the flavor, I did not enjoy the complete mess that resulted from an oblong chicken on a round bun. It's very messy, grab lots of napkins. The cheese fries are just ok, the cheese is cheap tasting. Update: Holy hell reaper is very spicy! I think extra h... read more

Business response:

Thanks so much for leaving your review! We'd love a second chance to impress you and hopefully earn that extra star. Please connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make it up to you? -Julie 

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Mark C. 
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3 years ago

Heard a few things about this place since it was a chain but didn't expect Portsmouth of all places to get one. I heard from some sources that today (April 7th) was the grand opening but they have opened yesterday. I ordered #3 which was the tender, a slider, and fries with sauce and pickles. Cheese costs extra. I got the "Hot" flavor and it was very tolerable with the sauce. The name slider is deceptive because it's basically a chicken sandwich. I paid $13 which is expected nowadays when eating out. I loved my meal and the ... read more

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Shannon J. 
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4 months ago

The food is fine, but this place is so ridiculously overpriced, can't even wrap my head around it. 29.25 for a one meal, a side of fries and a small shake. I asked the kid how the small shake is 6.79 when it's in the board as 4.79 and he said the scoop of Oreos that he put it on top is an extra two dollars .... it's listed as an Oreo milk shake?? Maybe I'm too old (42) to get fast food... I can see maybe $20 but this is just ludicrous. 

Business response:

It seems we fell short during your visit and we are so sorry for your experiece. If you have a minute, would you mind connecting with us at dhcfeedback.com ? We would like another chance to hopfully change your mind and impress you 

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Alex D D. 
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5 months ago

The chicken was not cooked all the way. The service was okay but the wait for one sandwich was over 30mins. The place was clean. 

Business response:

I am very sorry for your experience. I will be sure to share this feedback with the restaurant management team. We take food safety very seriously. Would you please connect with us at dhcfeedback.com so that we can make this right? 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 2,805 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close at 11:00 p.m.