About us

The Chicken is a classic roadhouse joint just south of the Highway 5 Bypass in what was once Orilla, Iowa (now part of West Des Moines).  Serving the best fried chicken in the Des Moines metro along with Nashville Hot boneless chicken, crispy chicken sandwiches, hot fresh pizza, and many other options.   When the weather's nice, join us on the best patio in town - perfect for grabbing lunch while biking the Great Western Trail, enjoying a pour from our extensive craft beer selection, or winding down your night with a sunset over the countryside.                                                                                                                                                                                                 

The Chicken is the kind of family-friendly, kid-friendly restaurant and bar where everyone can unwind and be themselves.  Open 7 days a week.

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    serving southern
    chicken specialties

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    Our Menu
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    great variety of domestic
    and craft styles

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    Our Drinks
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Location

4221 Southeast Orilla Road
West Des Moines, IA
50061

Hours

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri, Sat
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sun
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM