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Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish

624 Main St, Ste A, Nashville, TN 37206-3631
615-254-8015
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Ranked #89 of 1,412 restaurants in Nashville
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: American
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Takeout
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Pelham, New York
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51 reviews 51 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

Had to stop by Bolton's for some spicy fried chicken while in town. A bit of a dive. But friendly service and great chicken although even the mild was too spicy for my wife. I had the medium. Maybe could have gone with the spicy, but the medium was very good and spicy. You go up to a window, order,... More

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San Diego, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013 via mobile

Went here with famley. Don't let the apparance deter you. It looks like a shack and it is a shack. The chicken was great but order a lower spice level then you normally would. I got mine medium and my eyes streamed with tears. I can eat spicey Mexican food and this was still to hot for me. The sides... More

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Saint Charles, Illinois
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

We ordered the medium hot fish and it was hot - we were trying to find pieces of the white bread without the spice on it to soak up the fire in our mouths. The place is easy to find; parking is a bit convoluted (just follow the white arrows and you'll be fine). The food is made to order... More

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Huntsville, AL
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2013

It's a tiny place and may be scary to some. Don't let it stop you! This is the real thing and the folks are very friendly. I like hot food and I was not disappointed. The chicken was moist and quite tasty. The sides were also very good. I'll go back when I'm in Nashville.

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

There'e more than one Bolton's in Nashville. I visited the one on Franklin Pike. Just like the other locations, it is a hole in the wall with little seating. Food is cooked to order, so you may have to wait. We ordered chicken with a range from mild to hot. The mild was hot...the hot earns its reputation. It is... More

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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9 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

If you want some hot chicken then you surely can come to this joint. its Hot as all hell. i had the hot chicken and had to get a glass of milk because it was so hot. good stuff. the mac and cheese was good too. its not fancy so dont bring your stuck up girlfriend there. its a down... More

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Indianapolis, IN
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

We decided to stop by this hole in the wall. The neighborhood isn't as bad as people say. The food was very good. I wish we wouldn't have gotten the hot. The hot was too hot but my mother had the mild and said it was great. The chicken was very good but the sides were only okay. It's worth... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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95 reviews 95 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

This place puts the ‘hole’ in ‘hole in the wall’ but it is one of those tacky looking places that make for an experience you will mention to people later. Chicken is hot or smoking hot, however you want it. Knock on the door if no one is at the window, no plastic for orders under $10, and a ‘take... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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50 reviews 50 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

If you like really hot chicken and are a fan of hole-in-the-walls, this is the place for you. The chicken is awesome, the sides are OK, and the staff are very friendly.

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ohio
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47 reviews 47 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

This place is a small little shack & a true dump! It only has about 5 tables in the place, so it's super small. But I am telling you it is fantastic! Don't let the outside (&inside) fool you , if you like spicy food, you will NOT be dissapointed!!! We were on vacation and this is our last night... More

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