Savory fried chicken takes the spotlight at this popular fast-casual spot, where friendly service complements generous portions of beloved soul food.
"McHardy’s on North Broad serves up some of New Orleans’ best fried chicken at some of the most affordable prices in town, made by one of the nicest families you’ll ever meet. The peppery and dark McHardy’s chicken won the 2018 “best fried chicken” at the ultra-competitive New Orleans Fried Chicken Festival. Always busy and ever-efficient with huge Mardi Gras orders, the sides are just as good as the chicken, especially the fried okra, rice and beans, and mac and cheese." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell
"“It ain’t a party without McHardy’s,” as New Orleanians know, but this applies to this family-run favorite’s wings, too. They’re available in honey barbecue or just fried, and like the fried chicken, are well-priced, especially the 50 or 100-count party trays." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell
"Castro and 2024 F&W Best New Chef Nicole Cabrera Mills, of Pêche, recommend getting fried chicken from the famous McHardy’s Chicken & Fixin’ in the Seventh Ward the night before a game and eating leftovers on the walk to the stadium the next day." - Adam H. Callaghan
"While the 7th Ward gets to claim this quick-serve gem on Broad, it’s close enough to the neighborhood to serve as its go-to fried chicken destination. That fried chicken is some of New Orleans’s finest: peppery, rich, and full of flavor. The sides are just as good as the chicken, especially the fried okra, rice and beans, and mac and cheese. Affordable and always busy." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell
"Fried chicken is the fuel of Carnival season for my friends in the restaurant industry..."
