Dixieland Chicken Co. - Restaurant in Fort Walton Beach - 91 Beal Pkwy, USA

Update: The owner reached out to me right away and apologized. He did not charge me for the food. He told me this was not representative of what they serve at all and has invited me to give them another try. I’m very happy with the result of rectifying the problem. I will be trying their new location once it is open. Burnt, stale chicken. Not fresh at all. 12 piece didn’t come with large side, but very small ones. No moonpies. $50 ripoff.

I don't usually write reviews but this is a MUST VISIT!! The Cajun dipped chicken and their gumbo is absolutely amazing. If I lived here I'd be a regular! I wish I ordered the whole menu to try but I honestly devoured all the food I got :) Been to a bunch of chicken shops but this one stands above the rest for me Moe and the kitchen staff today know what hospitality means and they made us feel so welcome and whole. Will be coming back every time we're in Fort Walton for the service and amazing food. 10/5 experience

I got the chicken pot pie with Mac and cheese and Dixon potatoes on the side. That was the absolute best pot pie I've ever had in my life. The pie crust was fluffy, yet crispy. The filling had mixed veggies - green beans, corn & carrots. It was spicy, creamy and thick. As for the potatoe wedges, they were fried to perfection with a kick, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. As for the Mac and cheese, it could use a little more seasoning, but it was thick and pretty good. I will be coming back!

A must try! We are foodies and appreciate *flavor* and Dixieland Chicken delivered! They deserve all 5 stars and more! We tried the 2 piece bone-in meal and the 3 piece tender meal along with sides of Dixie Potatoes(so fresh, well seasoned and delicious!), Mac and cheese(very creamy, flavorful, cheesy, perfectly seasoned and delicious!) and the red beans and rice(at a chicken place?! So great!), each coming with delicious buttery toast and pickle slices. The value for what you get is unmatched compared to the many many other chicken restaurants we’ve tried, the US over. Plus a baby moon pie and a drink included? Wow! All the applause to you all, we will definitely tell our friends and will definitely be back! A plus was the pet friendly patio area, under a grouping of shade trees, absolutely perfect.

Hands down the best chicken I've ever had outside of my wife’s cooking, and the best fried chicken ever, no qualifiers. Everything was served hot and fresh, and the seasoning on everything was superb. The prices are hard to beat, and the serving sizes are great too! If there was anything disappointing about this, it's that I'll have to drive back to Destin to get more because there's no other place like it. They also have a nice patio area off to the side under the shade of a tree which cooled the area off greatly even under the afternoon Florida sun. It's off the beaten path a bit, but could hold its own on the main beach row if they ever got a shot at it. My wife and I will definitely be back soon, and maybe even before we leave...

Man, listen. I just moved here to FWB. I have been craving chicken and I already knew the regular places weren’t going to cut it. I had saw the Dixieland restaurant when moving into the storage unit. A few days later I decided to give it a try. This is the closest you will get to home made - this chicken is yummy 🤤. You have to try. Don’t take my word for it, try it yourself. Update 09-02-2023: When I first went here it was really great. Above expectations the first and second time. Now every time I go. I never get what I order. I always order cajun dipped chicken and my orders are never dipped. I guess somethings are just one time.

Absolutely fantastic chicken. Leaving town after a 7 day stay in Destin, and this may have been the best food we ate all trip. Don’t be turned off by the gas station atmosphere. The chicken doesn’t play. Unbelievably good stuff.

This place is hands down the best fried chicken restaurant around here! So fresh, with an amazing Louisiana flare. Ive had the chicken tenders, the fried liver and the gumbo. Best gumbo Ive had in awhile. All of the sides are on point too which is hard to find in alot of restaurants. I've tried the greens, mac n cheese, red beans and rice, and dirty rice. All made with love. I highly suggest this place! They don't disappoint