Honeymoon Chicken
Chicken restaurant · Petworth
4201 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011
Highlights
Chef-driven fried chicken, hot honey, great sides, retro diner vibe
Chef-driven fried chicken, hot honey, great sides, retro diner vibe
"Petworth’s Bib Gourmand‑designated poultry pad since 2022 is expanding across the Potomac with a newly announced location in the Carlyle Crossing development slated to open early 2026 at 2461 Mandeville Lane, Alexandria. The new outpost brings build‑your‑own buckets of bone‑in white and dark meat to Virginia; the crispy chicken also appears in salads, sandwiches, and atop sweet corn waffles. The expansion is part of entrepreneur Steve Salis’ Catalogue restaurant group, which also includes Ted’s Bulletin, Kramers, and Federalist Pig." - Emily Venezky
"Chef Rob Sonderman of the Federalist Pig has expanded to chicken—well, an updated version of fried chicken to be precise. This Petworth perch resembles a modern diner with old-school vibes. Yellow-upholstered booths in alcoves are a haven of privacy, while the ubiquitous counter is best for solo guests.The menu, not unlike the concept, is focused. Guests can build their own bucket (or combo) and sandwich, which can be made with waffles. Starters like hot honey cauliflower; and sides like buttermilk smashed potatoes hit all the right spots. Spicy seasoning is an option for those who dare, but rolls—finished with honey butter and Maldon sea salt—are a must. Then comes the "fancy fried chicken," which is brined for 24 hours and fried to crisp perfection." - Michelin Inspector
"It may be the best fried chicken in all of Washington. While many gravitate to the bucket of fried chicken with a side of honey butter rolls, you definitely don’t want to sleep on the sandwich options. The top pick is the honey garlic chicken banh mi with comeback sauce." - Tim Ebner
"Fans of barbecue line up everyday for a taste of the mouthwatering wood-smoked meats from the co-founder and pitmaster of Bib Gourmand Federalist Pig. With Honeymoon Chicken (another Bib Gourmand), Sonderman is hoping to do the same, except this time, you guessed it, with chicken. And with items like the chicken sandwich (which could be made with waffles) and the “fancy fried chicken” (brined for 24 hours and then fried), that surely won’t be hard." - Kevin Chau
"Add a side of honey butter to the salt and chive-sprinkled honey butter rolls at this local poultry parlor. At its brick-and-mortar in Petworth and ghost kitchen in Bethesda, the buttered-up rolls accompany buckets of crispy chicken and sides like mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and slaw." - Emily Wishingrad
