Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
Southern restaurant (US) · East Nashville
624 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206
Highlights
Spicy chicken, ribs, fish, & Southern sides in a no-frills space.
Spicy chicken, ribs, fish, & Southern sides in a no-frills space.
"A no-frills local favorite that prides itself on serious, unapologetic spice — the kind of place where heat is treated as a point of pride." - Stephanie Gravalese
"A little 101: Hot chicken is fried, and the breading itself contains the seasonings and the heat. There’s nothing like it. And while several chains now serve it, Bolton’s is an original purveyor dating back for fifteen years. The East location is quite literally a chicken and fish shack with a to-go window and limited seating, so come as you are. A lesser mentioned delight of any hot fish or chicken experience is the mighty southern side dish. At Bolton’s there are about twelve to choose from, including mac and cheese, turnip greens, baked beans and potato salad." - Perky Bros
"A beloved East Nashville hot-chicken spot praised for consistently excellent preparation; a reliable go-to for sampling the city’s signature spicy fried-chicken tradition." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"One of Nashville’s most famous purveyors of hot chicken, Bolton’s — which is named for its late founder, Bolton Polk — has been serving the hot stuff for over 20 years. And while, yes, the chicken is the main attraction at this East Nashville classic, don’t miss out on the hot fish sandwich or the Southern-style sides like baked beans and potato salad." - Kellie Walton
"Widely recognized as a standout purveyor of hot chicken and fried fish, often listed among the top local contenders for the signature spicy dish." - Missy Frederick
