Willie Mae's LA

"Iconic New Orleans-based fried chicken and gumbo shop, closed its Venice location, possibly temporary as they explore sustainable options." - Rebecca Roland

"An iconic New Orleans-based fried chicken and gumbo shop renowned for its gumbo, Southern fried chicken, and butter beans." - Rebecca Roland

"Cultural institution Willie Mae’s opened in Venice in 2022, marking the first West Coast location for the beloved New Orleans restaurant. It remains the best place to dig into fried catfish, cornbread muffins, and saucy butter beans. Of course, no trip to Willie Mae’s is complete without its award-winning fried chicken." - Mona Holmes

"Willie Mae’s is New Orleans royalty and home to some of the country's greatest fried chicken. Translation: long lines. At their Venice location, though, the fast-casual set-up means you can sit down with your spread of fried chicken, cornbread, mac and cheese, and gumbo in under 20 minutes. If you’re in a post-beach energy crash and need something fast but filling, Willie Mae’s is a perfect option. " - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren, garrett snyder

"New Orleans fried chicken spot Willie Mae’s has some super affordable DineLA options, including a $15 shrimp po’ boy sandwich or a two-piece combo with one side, cornbread, and a drink, or $25 for two pieces and three sides. There’s also a $45 two-person dinner with half a fried chicken, a side, two cups of gumbo, bread pudding, and drinks." - Matthew Kang