Harold's Chicken & Ice Bar

First time here, and the food was hot and delicious. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. They also have hookas and a bar if you want alcoholic beverages. The DJ plays great music, but as others have stated, it could be a bit loud for some. Also, 18% gratuity is automatically added despite the menu stating it only occurs with parties of 6 or more and after 10:00p (I was there around 6:00p), but all good because my waitress deserved it.

Went by this place but didn’t get food for lack of time so we decided to get delivery later. Ordered food and lost a delivery person because the food wasn’t ready in 30mins so Uber Eats had to find another driver. By the time we got the food it was barely lukewarm. The fries were greasy, not good. We had “catfish” in quotes, shrimp, and wings. The fish is whitefish or something. Definitely not catfish and was dry. The wings were good for bar food. Oh! This little see through piece of end bread though. What is that even 😒 🤦🏽‍♀️. Definitely could’ve just kept that. The shrimp were the best thing. I’d order those again. If you’re going to drink and hangout try the 🍤

The server myself and friend had was very lazy. She brought out our water with hand over top of the glass. Our orders mentioned coleslaw and bread in which we didn’t get had to ask why we didn’t get it and was told that was optional but on the menu it isn’t lol. Please train your servers to hold beverages the correct way and to check on the customer to make sure he or she doesn’t need anything. I work in customer service and I would do whatever it takes to get an excellent review for customers to return or offer them a gift card for not providing great serve.

Food was great, service was great. Music a little loud for a normal conversation. On weekends they automatically add 20% tip to the check so be prepared. And they add a liquor tax so be prepared, I had never heard of that before.

My partner and I went to get take out, there is no parking other than valet so they squeeze take out orders in the front lot. We called and ordered and they said it would be an hour for 2 chicken wing orders, we show up an hour later and they still had not put our order in causing us to wait an extra 30 minutes for fried wings. We understand this location is new but walked 1.5 hours for some chicken wings is crazy, not to mention $10 valet parking in the area. Fine dining costs but no fine dining experience.

My experience at Harold’s was amazing. Our bar tender Kola and Phew were amazing and really catered to our needs. They were professional and knowledgeable about the items on the menu. The food was delicious and fresh! We will definitely be back for our happy hour occasions. Thank you guys!!!

The service took forever on a slow, uncrowded Monday evening. We watched as the kitchen staff walked around and talked for 45 minutes, re-dropped fries and chicken that had been sitting for longer than the hour and a half we were there, then failed to change their gloves which were used while handling food, holding a jug of Bleach, touching doors, and the cook had the same gloves on leaving the kitchen, going out of immediate site, and returning to the kitchen to grab food with his gloved hands to plate the meals. The icing on the cake as I found a long piece of thin hair in my sandwich. I will NEVER return.

I am a very picky eater. I barely ever order. Take out food or doord ash food. I barely ever eat out. Because I know I can cook better. They are the establishmentoday. I was sick. My battery percent on my battery with at 55%. I order take out black and salmon with 2 sides. Srimp plate with 2 sides First they call me they have no Fried oakery . Tell them give me double rice. On 2 🥦 Food got here in a timely manner. It looked good but time I bite the salmon. It tastes straight fishy like they did not clean it with no lemon juice like you supposed too that ruined the whole meal for me I already don't like fried shrimp. So I just ate them. And they did not send me no cocktail sauce. I guess they want you to pay for it you. Order a whole strip platter The 🥦 was good the rice was good. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Great Food, cheap drinks, and great atmosphere!! If you're in Atlanta, do yourself a favor and stop by Edgewood! Plenty of bars up throughout the block and free parking is available (at your own risk of course) but I time will be had. Pro Tip - You're always going to get the best & quickest service when you're sitting at the bar.

This is precisely why some of us find it so difficult to support Black businesses. I come in DURING LUNCHTIME, me and my wife stood at the register for about 10 minutes with no one greeting or speaking to us. Furthermore, I've never been inside of here so I didn't know if I should seat myself or if I should wait to be seated...either way no one said anything while we just stood there awkwardly waiting for service. Mind you there are 2 people that clearly work there and only 2 other customers in the whole establishment. Now mind you, the chicken has always been good, but I was recording to do a taste test between them and JJs. Needless to say, JJs will be getting my business from here on out. Black people, please down your money at places that actually EARN your patriotism. Good food is only 1/2 the battle.

Being this is a Chicago based restaurant and I'm a Chicagoan born and raised, I knew I was going to judge this place a little harder than most. After going twice, I was very happy with the food and mild sauce (mild sauce is true to Chicago's). The happy hour is one of the best deals ever with 99 cent whole wings. I'm not into hookah but that's included in happy hour too which I thought was kind of cool. I gave a four just because the music was a little too loud for me and I wish it was in a different neighborhood. No complaints on the food tho.

September 2023 Service: 3/5 Our server was fairly quick and attentive. She constantly walked around, and although I never got my water refill, she brought all orders out. Unfortunately, she never smiled or made direct eye contact once. She did manage to twerk for a couple of other tables, though. It would've been nice to have a warm, greeting human being to human being, I felt like she was disconnected from the environment. Prices: 3/5 Prices were as expected for prime Auburn Avenue real estate. We spend about $100 for 2. We had two entrées and several drinks and shots. I believe gratuity was INCLUDED automatically. Ambiance: 4/5 The music was set way too loud. I feel like I had eardrum damage leaving this spot,lol. Besides that, we enjoyed the DJ and playlist. People danced for the entire night and we heard the top R&B and hip-hop hits all night long. There was never a dull moment. Taste/Textures: 3/5 We ordered two entrées, both with white meat and fish. I am not a fan of the spices and maybe the cooking process, so I was unable to finish eating. My partner enjoyed his and was able to finish it all. We both had a couple of margaritas and 2 shots. Unfortunately, the next three days following this outing was 8/10 pain and diarrhea. We have not pinpointed exactly what caused the stomach virus or whatever. Value: 3/5 Pricing was fair . TLDR: For the turn up atmosphere, it's worth a visit . We enjoyed the (too loud) music and the dj and hosts were fun. The food was not cooked to my personal preference , but the chicken was juicy, crispy, and visually pleasing. Unfortunately, my partner and I were sick as dogs for days following this outing; either the food or the alcohol was no bueno.

Fish was hot. The chicken was good. Fries were seasoned. It was on point. Sit by the window. It is a great place to people watch. All was ready for the big clap and nice tip.. until I asked for a to-go container. I was handed a piece of parchment paper and a white paper bag. Sis, I requested a to-go container. This is a bag to put the to-go container in. I said nothing. I was full. No lie, I'll come back. It was that good. Bring ya own gladware up in this mug though. I will likely go earlier. I went on a Saturday evening. Parking is awful. I found a park across the street. I paid $20. Ya'll go on in there. Try to eat all ya food. You'll be fine as long as you don't have leftovers.

The chicken did not disappoint, but the music made me lose my mind. Location and Parking Harold's is located on Edgewood Ave. There are a few paid lots around, but you can search for a spot on the street for free. Venue and Atmosphere The restaurant is generally spacious and has a decent sized bar. However it gets pretty crowded on the weekends. After dark it turns into a club, complete with loud music, low lights, hookah, and a security pat down at the door. I did not enjoy the club atmosphere, but my friends and I were hungry after the wine festival and this was one of the few places that was open. Service Our waitress was nice, however our food took awhile. I guess the kitchen got slammed with orders that night. Food and Beverages The chicken, once it arrived, was juicy and delicious. It was well seasoned and didn't require any hot sauce, which is rare. I didn't have a cocktail, but I'll try the bar next time. Verdict I'll return during the day, when I can actually converse with my friends over a chicken dinner; no loud music required.

I went here with friends after the Mardi Gras crawl for a decent meal. When we walked in, the entire establishment was packed and the music was playing. We ended up sitting out back on the patio which wasn't the best as it was cold and the heat lamps weren't working that well (after they turned them on). Our group of 8 placed our orders with the waiter. It took some time for the food to come out as it was 8 meals. But when the meals came out, one was forgotten. But when I bit into the food, it was delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the fries seasoned well. The food came out on reusable dishes. But unfortunately my water came in a plastic cup with a straw. Definitely not environmentally friendly there. And wasteful. Oh and our waiter misplaced one of our credit cards temporarily but he found it. So non-issue but worth mentioning. Overall I would return. Great vibe, great people and delicious food!

The food was pretty good the service was ok just wasn't sure if there was a hostess that was supposed to seat us or we sit ourselves we were kind of lost since it was our first time there. The area is pretty busy and its plenty restaurants nearby. Typical parking. Otherwise it was a ok vibe. The chicken was the best part.

This place was very welcoming and simply the best fried chicken I've had in a long time. This chicken was seasoned and cooked to perfection and even my white meat came out juicy and tender. The vibe was low key and very welcoming. Now let me tell you they definitely know how to make a drink even the fruity ones had a good kick!

Omg! I had so much fun here. If you want a chill, fun, down to earth, black vibe....this is the place. I mean, I got 5 dollar Long Island (that was super strong and yummy) at midnight! Nowhere else does that! All I needed was one or two drinks amd you're good for the night! The food and drink prices was very very reasonable. I honestly would have paid more. This place is a nice break from the boujie bars and clubs downtown. Come ready to dance, drink, have good hookah with your friends. The service was also very good. People were polite , which is very different from most bars and clubs in ATL

Immediately no! Service good! Ambiance dark and not the cleanest Cooks in the back do not wear aprons. Dirty kitchen I got so sick from the chicken!

Harold's Chicken and Ice Bar was such a fun time! There was food, drinks, a DJ, dancing, good energy, etc. During the weekend, my friend and I hung out at Harold's. The DJ was all the way on point! Gave plenty of birthday shoutouts (Gemini season)! Aye! I ordered the strawberry henny margarita and it was cool. The well-seasoned chicken wings and waffles were delicious too!

"Harold's Chicken is a culinary treasure that never fails to impress. With every bite, you can taste the commitment to freshness and the dedication to perfection. The sizzle of their hot, crispy chicken is music to the taste buds, and it's a symphony that never disappoints. It's not just a meal; it's an experience of savory delight that keeps you coming back for more. Harold's Chicken, where every bite is a reminder that great food is always in season."

Horrible service! The waitress had a nasty attitude. It took over 40 mins to bring out a salad. Tried to hold our friends hostage because we left the restaurant to get to our ride but our food hadn't came out yet. Horrible place and experience. I will never go back there. My first and last time

Listen, Harold's gives the full backyard fry at the family gathering experience down to the black foldable cars table used in the front of the restaurant. LOL. I've always heard how good the chicken at Harold's was but, I wasn't up to "brave" Edgewood and all that comes with it. However, one afternoon a craving for some fried food hit and hit hard. So, to Harold's we went. We chose to avoid the "lit" crowd by going around 6:30pm. The restaurant still had a nice vibe at that time with a DJ being present but, it was doable for my group. We even saw families dining during this time. We sat in the front of the restaurant and was provided service by a young lady acting as both a hostess and waitress. I wasn't exaggerating when I said we ate at black foldable card tables. Though not the best logistics wise with height, it was a table and held up the food in the end. I believe there are real tables in the back of the restaurant if that better for your dining experience. Now, the food was BANGING! I ordered the Chicken ( dark) and Catfish combo and left zero crumbs. And the Strawberry Hennessy Margaritas....whew!! Drink in moderation. Lol. Overall, I see why this restaurant is always packed! I will 100% be back!

Decent atmosphere. Television's are visible from all seats, great music, warm/attentive staff. The food is great!! Definitely comfort food!!! I had the fried green tomatoes, chicken and waffles and a mojito. Everything was pretty tasty bar food with that southern swag!!! I enjoyed it. Prices are pretty decent as well.

The fried chicken is delicious. I liked the ambiance. The staff members were friendly.

Came here on a little date with my man, since we were kid free. Got checked at the door. Headed straight to the bar. Started off with some shots. The young lady who helped us (I haven't seen her smile since we stepped in the dooooor lol). But no worries we're having a good time. I ordered a hookah along with another drink. Plenty of laughs. The people next to us were nice and friendly. There was another guy behind the bar who was really nice. Music going. Nice atmosphere. Food came out in a timely manner and it was goodt!!

Waited 20 minutes with a server to order food only for her to NOT take my order because her boyfriend liked me.. missed her blessing

Came in on a Sunday... waited 1 hr for food that came out wrong. Waitress wore glasses n strolled the room like people have all day. This was my second time here and NO! If u from out of town like me PICK ANOTHER PLACE...

Dropped by on a Friday night around 9 and grabbed a table. Ordered food, a hookah, and drinks. The drinks were pretty good and the food was definitely delicious. I got the fish sandwich and it was amazing. My friend got chicken tenders and felt they were fried too hard. We also enjoyed the hookah and music. It was definitely a lituation. Parking can be hard to find around here so I would suggest using a ride share service or getting there early. There's plenty of murals and street art to enjoy in the area as well.

HAROLDSSSSS this chicken hit me so hard in the face! I mean that in the best way possible lol! My food was hot and cooked with the the right amount of crunch. I loved everything about my lemon pepper wings, fries, and even the ranch! Environment was lit! Food, drinks, hookah, and people ... how could it not be?

Wayne was the best bar tender!! Loved him my chicken and drinks were bomb!! And the hookah was even better! Don't come here with no money! It's not a lot but tip your bartenders!! Wayne didn't have an attitude at all and seems to love what his does for a living. I'm coming back!! I traveled from Raleigh and had a blast!!

Once I heard ATL had a Harold's chicken I just knew I had to check it out. Unfortunately, I don't go to the one by my house anymore because they don't know how to treat paying customers. Plus, this one has an ice bar and you can smoke hookah. I knew that was a cool combination I had to try out (although I didn't smoke any hookah). When I walked in it was pretty crowded, not to mention this was on super bowl Sunday so that may be why. Now I wanted to dine in but apparently I was in the line for take-out only? This was confusing since there was only one line, but the cashier was super sweet and helpful, she told me I could dine in if I sat at the bar and ordered a drink (bizarre rule, but I went along with it). I sat down and just ordered a cranberry vodka, it didn't take too long for my food to come out and for my drink to be served. I got the 6 wing combo which just comes with the wings, fries, your slice of bread, and a drink. The food was piping hot and really good! The atmosphere was lively and it was just a nice place to settle in for lunch. Now, I'm no expert when it comes to the city of Atlanta but I guess the area isn't located in the best place. My Uber driver looked a little concerned when he dropped me off, and asked me if I liked this area lol. I never felt unsafe while I was there though, and for the most part everyone was friendly and helpful. They do play loud rap/hip-hop so whatever your preferences are you should keep that in mind. Overall, I was happy to support a black business during black history month, it's nice to know there's a Harold's Chicken in this world that actually knows a thing or two about customer service.

You know you had a good time when you forget to leave the receipt with the tip. Can't lie the bartender took good care of us. Smash J is on the receipt, so kind sir, I thank you and apologize for taking the receipt with the tip‍‍ The drinks was rolling! Hookah took a second to come out, they were clearly busy, but it was so good! I forgot the flavor. I had a good mf time okay!!! The owners brother was amazing too! From Nola with love

I'm a country girl in the city so you know I had to try the wings and gizzards. I would definitely recommend along with the "blue mf." The vibes (service) was great and I enjoyed myself!!!!!

I was so disappointed...my chicken was bland, my red beans and rice was thick like bread pudding..the salmon bites were seasoned well. I'm so sad

Came here for my graduation weekend close out and what a close out it was. We thought it was a simple lunch and we got a band plus more! They definitely closed us a perfect weekend where I celebrated my second masters degree in Charlotte!

What a vibe ! Stumbled in here after brunch and I have no regrets. It's a bar vibe but they also sell food. We didn't have food because we had already eaten but we had drinks. The drinks were very strong and good. The music was so good mostly r&b from back in the days to early 2000s. Most of all our bartender Lou was the absolute best. He provided great conversation while also multitasking orders for the rest of the bar he also gave us suggestions of places to try while visiting ATL. Please try this place out you won't regret it ! Tell Lou I said hi

Visited this place today with some friends. When I walked in, there was no sign but I was told to seat myself. After about 10-15 minutes or so before somebody came by to take our order. The food didn't take long to come after ordered. The food was pretty good. The chicken was very crispy and they had ketchup, mild and hot sauce available. The place is very lounge/club vibes. The music is very loud and they have a full bar & hookah. (It has bar in the title but I didn't think it would club like all day lol). Parking was ehh. We were able to park around the street but there was a parking lot across the street that cost $20. Overall decent experience

Saturday night vibe with the crew and we decided to check out this spot. It was about 700pm and we sat on the patio. The waitress took our order and it took a minute for the food to arrive. When it finally arrived the food was piping hot. The best fried chicken I ever tasted. The fries, the shrimp and fish was all hot. The seasoning was superb. If you're looking for this place as a romantics date night it's not the spot. The music is loud and the place was crowded. But the food was fantastic.

Good place to eat, heat place to hang out; I'll explain! First of all the fry on the fish and chicken is a can't miss hit, not really crunchy but very good. Flavorful, affordable, and well portioned. You definitely want to try them if you're interested in good wings or full sized wings because both are easy to find hard to find well made. The ambiance is casual, hip hop urban flair, dripping with swag and good vibes. Like most places Harold's offers backyard seating and hookah. Most nights it's packed; catch a letter meal on a Friday or Saturday to catch the Slingshots, hellcats, bikes and Jeeps showing out on the block. If your like me and look for the local 'popping spot' this will oblige!

"Not Harolds on the come up" In all honestly it was great. Service 10, food 10, vibes 10 all while being budget friendly. I happen to capture the first bite my friend took while here, priceless moment, it was hot and fresh, with a ton of flavor. I ordered the chicken wings and it was so delicious! This place breaths Atlanta whole in the wall. It is located in Marietta, ' near the Big Chicken' ! This is a 21 and up section so be ready to present your ID at the door. Security is at the door checking for weapons and etc. but it's super chill here. On the weekends they have a DJ and the music is slightly loud but it's definitely a lot of the other people enjoying it so I'm not complaining. All In all a nice place on the west side to come and grab some food and drinks with your friends. You can make it a first stop or last it's an all around deal.

This place receive 2 stars because their service sucks!!! The food is good & the vibe is great whenever you come in because of the DJ. If it wasn't for the DJ & food I wouldn't come back. Management needs to speak to their servers on being nice & not to have an attitude when customers ask questions. This place could really be great!

Ok Nat location: Ample parking. Drinks nice and strong, surprisingly the service was good mostly. Waited a while for the check at the end but up until that point the waitress was very attentive. Hookah person was easy to track down. DJ was excellent

I'm from Richmond, VA and the way they handle COVID there vs in ATL is night and day -- COVID doesn't exists in Atlanta clearly. So besides not really following COVID guidelines that I'm used to, I would say this place was great. I had the chicken and shrimp with okra and fries and it was good overall. The chicken was crispy and cooked perfectly texture wise, but it could've been seasoned better. The shrimp were amazing! The fries were bland and the okra was great!

We came to Harolds before leaving to go back to our home town. The environment was amazing, good music and good drinks. We had a good time!!! It was simply splendid!

So seriously.... the place looked like a hole in the wall, but at times I expect those are the best spots! We were seated in the back by the kitchen, no thrills, no frills... just GOOD CHICKEN! It was seasoned well, and cooked right. Large portions with the right amount of flavor!

Good chicken but the neighborhood is very ghetto, lots of homeless and Drug addicts hanging out front. I went on a Thursday morning at 11am, yes I ate fried chicken for breakfast... judge ya momma. Service was amazing but again it was early in the morning and not many customers sitting but several to go orders were being placed. I hear Thursdays are their best night. Def will come again.

Came into Atlanta to visit family when we stumbled upon this place . Only downfall is them charging $31.00 for a casamigos Reposada margarita. Never in my life have I paid $31.00 for a glass of Reposada margarita. The Hennessy speciality drinks and hookah didn't even equal up to this price . A normal bottle of Reposada cost $30.00 . As a well established person this is absolutely ridiculous and I won't be visiting again. You guys really need to te think the pricing of your drinks because this is absurd.

If I could leave 0 stars I would. I'm sitting her here after ordering and paying for it online. It's still a 30 min wait. Very nonchalant and even though I was irritated that after I've paid for it, showing my email (which is what Is required) I was denied without my ID. So thankful I have my Id saved in my phone. But that's insane seeing that, clearly it's on my phone and it's already paid for. But to wait an additional 30 min after the 45 min because I purchased online is rude. I don't care how the chicken tastes. I wish I could give it a -2 star rating.

Friend came in town. It was after 10. Where can we go get some chicken and drinks? I know just the spot. Harold's. I got wings n shrimp. Always good.

I paid for a large french fry and they gave me this!!!!!! This is ridiculous. Trying to support a black business and they short you on fries and chicken.......I paid and waited for 45 mins for less fries and less chicken than I paid for...check your food before leaving....horrible experience This place has fallen....dont go....ever never ever don't go!!!..

I was visiting ATL for the first time in like 20 years & some friends an I went to this gem! There's another location in which we tried first but the line was extremely long so we came here. No wait. Immediately Seated. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. It was a down to earth chill vibe. Music was playing & they were offering hookah as well. The waitress was very friendly & accommodating. The food was good and reasonably priced. I ordered catfish & wings & fries. I can eat a lot of food. But the 3 wings and catfish definitely filled me up! Next time I'm in town this will be on my list to revisit.

This place ripped me off and the service was horrible. It says on website that 1/2dark is $3 off during 11am to 3pm. I was still charged full price. I ordered 2 o drinks and 2 (1/2 dark dinners) and was charged 85$. They took their tip out of my change $13.79 and s as Lao charged me a credit card fee even though I paid cash. This has been my worst's experience in the state of Georgia

The Inside of this place smells like a meat store!! It has such a weird odor when you're sitting at the bar!! If you've been inside any butcher shop then you know exactly what I'm talking about, The Food is good.. I will say that..: But.... They just have to do something about the smell on the inside... Sit out back to avoid that odor.

The food and service was excellent!!! Ciera makes the best drinks! Shrimp dinner was fried and the portions were filling.

Omg! When I tell you this chicken was so good! My boyfriend and I visited Atlanta from New Orleans and was very disappointed by a burger joint we previously visited. So, we were hesitant to try this place but I'm so happy we did! The only negative thing I would say is that there are a lot of homeless people in the area hanging out around the front entrance of Harold's. I got the wings and gizzards combo with fries. I had to ask for some seasoning for the fries because they were plain- no salt or anything on them. The waitress was very nice and brought me some season salt, which made the fries so delicious. The wings were soooo good and the gizzards were good. My boyfriend got the grilled shrimp salad and said it was very delicious. It contained real shrimp, which was surprising because many places we visit outside of NOLA use the tiny fake shrimp. We both got cocktails, and they were STRONG. I ordered the one I had because I thought it would be a fruity tasting nice flavored drink but all I tasted was alcohol. Yuck. My boyfriend finished his drink and mine. Overall, cool place. When I'm back in the A, I will definitely return for the chicken!

Wasn't too impressed with this place. I was told to come here by friends, but the chicken batter as well as the chicken had no real flavor. I couldn't even taste a little salt or pepper. The catfish was absolutely perfect, but the miniature wings had very little meat on them. The service was good, but I wouldn't return! I've had better chicken at gas stations.

All I can say is thank you. This was quite possibly the best chicken and waffles I've had to date. The chicken was both juicy and crispy, and the WAFFLE.... the waffle was reminiscent of a funnel cake from the fair. My only complaint would be that I wish the portions were a little larger. The vibe here is very dope, good lighting, good music (with a live DJ depending on when you come), and the staff are both friendly and funny. Next time I'm in town I'll definitely be back for a visit.