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The Hot Chicken Project

86/100 (1353 ratings)

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"Easily the best place to get fried chicken in Geelong. Delicious, Juicy with generous portion sizes at a still reasonable price. Reminds me of a..."

Jordan Altimari

"Our group had chicken tenders and a burger. The tenders were aptly named as they melted in your mouth. The burger was great also. Attentive service..."

Anne Richards

"Definitely the best chicken wings I have ever eaten. The spice was perfect! Will definitely be coming back again. Would recommend that you order the..."

Rhys Clark

"I love this place. Not only is the food to die for, but the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to the booze! Highly recommend a..."

Jess Williams

"Drove all the way from Melbourne to Geelong just for fried chicken, was it worth it??! Yes!!!! Crunchy, juicy, spicy, mmm it was so fingerlickin..."

Olivia Sumichan

"Best chicken in Geelong, no question. I feel like I’ve never eaten chicken until I had this. It’s a Geelong institution, don’t ever leave. I..."

Vish Vadivelu

"Great atmosphere. Friendly service. A place to relax and enjoy delicious food (and a..."

Lincoln Wescombe

"Amazing venue, amazing staff, amazing food � just be careful, it's so tasty and addictive you'll end up coming back..."

Caitlin Kos-Beckwith

"Damn fine southern style goodness! The dry rub on the medium tenders was absolutely on..."

Sam Hatzi

"Always great food, fast service, well cooked meals. The Alabama burger is to die for. Very pleasant ambiance, even when you’re in..."

Vio Marcu

"Amazing place to eat. Great food and great..."

Andrew John

"We loved 😍The chicken was crispy and delicious! Generous serving size of fries. Great range of alcohol.We disliked 😖Although it..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Good food, good atmosphere. The chicken is amazing no matter which way you have it. It’s never greasy and the bar staff know their drinks back to..."

Ben Farrell Chalmers

"We were greated by a really friendly staff who showed us how to order and introduce us some of there dishes. I ordered one of their chicken burger..."

Kirsty C

"Best Chicken Sandwich in Geelong!! Though you will struggle to finish the thing. Simple and cool venue in the Geelong laneways. Will be..."

Manoj

"Really interesting atmosphere great food great service and great drinks good place for a lunch date or dinner with friends or just anyone who loves..."

Christian Dimitrievski

"Went inside not expecting anything spectacular about the place. First thing that comes to mind is that the place is really small. (Went in the bar..."

Honestly

"Chicken burger and chicken skin and friend halloumi is out of this worrrrld! Service, atmosphere and food fantastic.. and if you’re brown skinned..."

Tui Hicks

"After overcaffeinating myself at Cartel Coffee, I usually come here for a glass of natural wine. They have some delicious chicken too, which my..."

Tess Presso

"Really good! Same style as belles hot chicken, but in my opinion done better. I like a bit of spice so medium was the perfect option for me. Collard..."

Ester

"Been here around 3 times now and love it every time! They have many options and the chicken and sides are always delish. Staff are also very..."

Liza Mantella

"Came here all the way from Melbourne and I was blown away! Had the fried halloumi which was crazy delicious, hot cheese who would say no to that and..."

Syahirah Halim

"How far would you travel for fried chicken? We came down from Melbourne and called in for a bite to eat on our way to Portarlington. Kelisi..."

Espy Eats

"Had some chicken delivered last night- was really delicious. Slaw was good too and the chicken (tried both southern and medium) wasn’t too spicy or..."

Emmilio

"Went there for lunch, was a bit expensive however was groovy and modern. Has a fairly simple menu - might be nice to have some more information about..."

Food4Thought

"Great vibe in this place and excellent service, despite being busy at the time. Great place to enjoy a beer and a ripper meal with mates and even the..."

Angus Bock

"Go there all the time, great service.Alabama burger us the way to go with the burger choices.Consistent taste, always great. Well worth..."

Rhys Cunningham

"Cool venue in the CBD of Geelong, they serve some delicious chicken. The coating is super tasty and licks the juiciness of the chicken in perfectly...."

Spudsburgeradventures

"My favourite place in town. Excellent food, the seasoning on my tenders is always absolutely spot on and the staff and the atmosphere makes it..."

Melia Jade Bartholomeusz

"Great little place, awesome food, friendly staff, rock solid beer range and a cool fit out. Went in when they were packed for lunch and the food came..."

Chris

"The meals took a bit long to come out but the food was awesome. The chicken meals were cooked well, in particular the wings and the dark meat meals...."

Ekka

"Chicken lovers rejoice! Beer and wine lovers, there is room for you too! Quick easy and most important delicious tasty chicken is available to..."

I Bite

"This place is unbelievable!!! I wish there was one in Melbourne. I had their chicken pieces with chips. The chicken was juicy and crisp and their..."

Desisean

"Come in today (Sunday) not feeling the best after having a slightly larger night then expected, but asked the chef there what he recommends for a..."

Sam Winchcomb

"After recently moving from Melbourne, this has become one of my staples. The chicken can be as spicy as you want it, with a good selection of sides...."

Sarah Hands

"A Geelong take on American hot chicken type of food. It was actually much better than I thought. Nice chicken that was crispy. Lots of fries on the..."

Yumyumyum

"The chicken glistened in the signature Nashville golden-red and was super crunchy, tender, juicy and flavourful. I just wanted to keep eating more...."

Brando The Pig

"The Hot Chicken Project Geelong offers up Nashville style fried chicken, and will be instantly familiar to anyone who has visited Melbourne’s..."

The City Lane

"Came here on a quiet Sunday with some girlfriends. There was no sign, to tell us that we were at the right place. Luckily, we have seen some photos..."

Mistletoe

"If you're looking for an authentic American buffalo wing experience this is as close as you'll get.With the ability to tailor the temperature to..."

KD Fisher

"Hot fried chicken and delicious sides. Keep it simple, do it well and the people will come. This addition to Geelong is fabulous with great service..."

BellaItalia

"I love this place! The staff are always warm, welcoming and helpful. The burger is my favourite - absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place..."

Randy Marsh

"What a great little find! This is a cool new place that have some delicious chicken meals, they have an amazing wine list and some fantastic beers!..."

Out And About

"Brilliant food was fantastic service was great wines were spot on can't wait to get back here hopefully will be able to get a seat as its getting..."

Jack Jones

"I'm going to have to find excuses to visit Geelong more often. Fast, friendly service, delicious potato salad, coleslaw and fries...and the..."

Kate Edwards

"A few weeks ago I spent a weekend in Torquay with a good friend who wanted to show me some of Geelong’s upcoming ‘foodie’ scene. She kept..."

Foodiemelbourne

"With one of the regions best waiters running front of house and one of the countries best up and coming chefs in the kitchen, this is bound to be a..."

Dale Goss

"It's kinda like cocaine but inside my mouth......... Evil chicken was top notch, service was great. Mouth will be burning for an hour. Top job lads,..."

TheJediBarista

"Chicken was tasty, I didn't think the 'Evil Chicken' was all that evil, but it was nice. Manageable for anyone who likes a bit of spice. Staff were..."

Ash W

"Exactly what you would expect. Lots of deep fried chicken. It's pretty good. Some more unusual wines available by the glass and bottle.They were..."

Knerkle

"I absolutely love this place. We come a few times a year and I’m a hot chicken fan. Delicious tenders, great sides, amazing service and it’s not..."

Mia P

"Warning ⛔️ the chips are so good they may have laced them with crack. (Not really but you get the jist) Great takeaway for junk food night. Love..."

Elli Luca

"The chicken were so juicy and succulent, and the weekend specials of chicken and waffles were sooooooo goooooooodddddd!!! But omg!!! So much food!..."

Piggy Eatalot

"Have been eating here for years, every time I’m in Geelong. Great selection of wines and beers. The fried chicken is ok. The collard greens are..."

David Brim

"Great chicken with flavour and heat. Their fried chicken burger was good as well. Will come..."

Nadhirah Marzuki

"Deep fried goodness! Hot tip - the Mac n cheese croquette is enormous! Great wine from Livewire too - Valley of the..."

Ingrid Sutherland

"Tried one of their chicken burgers and it was great. Also tried their orange wine and it was unique and tangy, like a cider - would..."

Amulia Maya

Parkers Steakhouse

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"Easily the best steaks in Geelong. Service was excellent and wines were very well priced. We were going to eat around the corner and decided to pay..."

Matthew Luttrell

"It's been a little while since I've been here and they did not disappoint. The food was delicious, beautiful and left my tastebuds wanting more. ..."

Patrick Mckay

"On arrival my husband and I were directed to our table upstairs. Unfortunately hubby isn't very mobile and using a cane at the moment. Our first..."

Debi Lloyd

"Awesome service, friendly staff, good range of meat, sauces and drinks. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a guaranteed satisfying meal that is to..."

Matthew Pattison

"We had the most amazing night here. Great steaks, wine, service and the ribs were the best we have ever eaten. Thanks so..."

Tiff Bartram

"Really enjoyed our meal at Parkers Steakhouse. It's a beautiful old building and the atmosphere is great. The eye fillet steak with mushroom sauce..."

Linda Henricus

"We came here on Friday night for our 4 year anniversary. The staff are so friendly and the food was absolutely amazing! Couldn't fault a thing! We..."

Mandie De Bono

"Great service, uncomplicated menu, good wine choices, great ambience and lovely historic building. Definitely will return..."

Sharon Hedley

"We enjoyed the great food & atmosphere. Highly recommended especially food from the..."

Paula Blannin

"Fantastic service, great wine and amazing steak. This place is as good as I remembered from years ago! The eye fillet was tender and cooked to..."

Emily Jane

"Exceptional service. Fantastic food. Fabulous atmosphere. The steak was cooked to perfection, the sauce was to die for, and the refreshing garden..."

Nick Griffin

"One of the best steaks that I’ve ever eaten in Australia 😊👍 I will always remember the great taste and will always return every time I’m..."

Ronnie『로니』

"AMAZING🤤💥🥩I have been to Parker’s Steakhouse on two occasions now and it honestly just keeps getting better and better🐮 ❤️ The..."

Joberzfood

"Nice and cosy little steakhouse. The menu is diverse in its selections and has a wide range of options. However, the price per head is quite..."

Miso Hungry

"excellent meal, steak was grilled to perfection, basting sauce was yummy, chips were really good, Danish blue cheese sauce was ultra yum, and onion..."

Hilton

"Great steaks I’ve eaten here more times than I can remember, it’s the Goto for steak in Geelong and surrounding, the chefs gravy is a must try on..."

Heatfan1087

"No. Of Visit: 3 Overall Verdict: An ok-ish steak house in terms of meat quality and price. Amazing venue with old bluestone wall...."

Lancelthebard

"I was very impressed with the atmosphere of the restaurant and the service we received from the waiters! The quality of food exceeded my..."

Sheridan Harvey

"Excellent steaks cooked to perfection. Gorgeous old building with heaps of character and a great wine selection. The only downside is the side is a..."

Jayden Daldy

"Hi! We have eaten at Parkers many times. The restaurant is old style with a slate floor and lots of bluestone and timber, appealing to..."

Cooper

"Best steak we've ever had. Melts in your mouth. The service was very good, too. We're torn between sharing how good it is with others to make sure..."

Perthluckystar

"This...This was incredible.Setting: Old brick turn-of-the-century style building with tables scattered in a roomy but cosy fashion. Grill as you..."

Mark Allen

"Everyone at our table really enjoyed our meals! Most people had steak and a couple had the chicken breast!! Food was amazing, highly recommend this..."

Dan

"Best Steakhouse in Geelong.Perfectly cooked to medium rare. You know it's good when the texture is like jelly. The steaks are well priced...."

Dave Pham

"Main: 300g Angus Eye fillet and Black pepper sauce.Side: fried onionsBread and butter was provided at the beginning. +Steak was..."

Emman Adamis

"Came here on a Friday night at 8:30 and it was packed out - I understand why! The food was amazing, I got a wagyu beef steak (their special of the..."

Kate Pollard

"My girlfriend (yes I have a girlfriend now -- suck on that world!) and I came here when we stayed in Geelong over the Labour Day weekend back in..."

Liang Vuong

"Sublime. Not cheap but great food and cracking service. Good sized portions and a good service with a nice atmosphere. The smell walking in to the..."

Jonny Foster

"Fantastic steaks, good wine list with fair prices, and attentive service. I enjoy a good steakhouse and would definitely come back here to enjoy..."

Nigel Earnshaw

"Ambience of the place was literally a steak out. Live up to its name of "top quality steak. Steak cook to perfection! And do not miss out the baked..."

Jane Hearn

"Nestled in s little side street, this is a fantastic restaurant, great service. The steaks cooked to perfection, timing and service was..."

The Fat Duck

"First time visitor after hearing rave reviews from everyone and it didn't disappoint. Had the rib eye steak med rare and although in parts it was..."

Chillihotsauce007

"Some of the bst steaks in Geelong, well basted, well seasoned, well (med-rare) cooked cuts of meat. Sauces are a must. Decor is well suited to a..."

Lucas Mullin

"Steak was cooked exactly as we had ordered. Staff were friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back next time we want great service and great..."

Justine

"Food: 4.5Service: 3Most juicy steak I have ever eaten. Every bite was to die for and the BBQ glaze added just the right amount of..."

De

"I love a good steak and these guys definetly won't disappoint. I have been to a number of Squires loft restaurants around melbourne. I spend a lot of..."

Ms.rhino

"Long time family favourite. Parkers is back to its best. We felt last few occasions it had slipped. Our steaks were perfect, ribs falling off the..."

Foodiefan

"Exceptional steaks and service. Cooked to perfection and I will be back. Loved the ribs and Caesar salad . casual and a lot of fun. Need a hearty..."

Sally Steele

"Juicy. Tender. Lean. Succulent. Mmm!Had the Eye Fillet with a side of chips, and the BBQ sauce. Pretty sure I've covered the steak itself...."

SandvichNomNomNom

"Authentic steak, very tender, juicy, yummy with charcoal aroma. Great experience, although had to wait for a while, it was worth the waiting...."

Lisa Wang

"Have eaten here several times with both Family and Friends.Always a wonderful meal, perfectly cooked steaks and a good wine list to go with..."

Knerkle

"Just Yum! Best steaks and good..."

Razz

"The steak was certainly amazing, very nice and tender, however I would only recommend going on special occasions or when price isn't an issue as it..."

Jemma Helm

"Nearly great. Wine list seems a bit spendy, until you realise the little number by each wine is the vintage. Go on, admit that the last time you..."

GregL

"Perfect steak once again. Well done Parker's..."

Matthew Thomas

"Melt in your mouth steak with all the..."

Reviewer

"Rib eye on bone, jacket spud, onions, garlic sauce and a ripper of a bottle of red. Always impresses, never fails. Keep it..."

AB

"My partner and I ate dinner at Parker's yesterday! I must say the entree mushrooms with feta and Garlic herb butter were good! We both had the..."

Andrew

"What an absolutely magnificent place to dine in Geelong! Hidden away down the back streets we were welcomed by the most delightful staff. Our..."

Cath Batchelor

"A Steak-lover's Geelong Mecca. Went here on a Saturday night with no booking, and although it was our own fault that we had to wait about 20 minutes..."

Gareth

"Great for a special night out. I went here for a date night with my boyfriend and it was very special. Yes it is pricey - but it is to be expected in..."

Boppy Chick

"A Smokey Carnivores Cave. We stumbled accross this place after pre dins drinks at The Dive Bar and a Karaoke hit at Beav's Bar in Little Malop..."

Artychoke

"One of the best steakhouses I've been to. Food is perfect, you can even buy the baste to take home. Excellent wine selection and a Parkers ale as..."

Cam Fox

"By far the best steakhouse in geelong. Steaks were cooked to our liking, sizes were right and the side dishes were very big. To top it off service..."

Heath Robbins

"Have been numerous times and has yet to dissapoint. it's the go-to venue for any special occasion. our steaks are always cooked close to perfection..."

Lethalreviews

"Geelong's best. These guys have got it right, I am yet to eat a better steak anywhere, including Rockpool. Price is not everything, people will pay..."

Daniel.hayes

"Never been disappointed here. Awesome place. Expensive, but crikey me its a good treat. Wine selection is also very good. Love..."

John Citizen

"Love the steaks, love the wine, love the sauces, love the service. I'm a Parkers fanboy. I love the steak, all the sauces are superb. I have a vegan..."

Ash W

"Came in for dinner on Friday night. Three of us started with the share platter and the skewered prawns. The ribs on the share platter melted off of..."

Live To Eat Don't Eat To Live

"A favourite!. By far the best steak I've had in Geelong. Cooked to perfection each time I've been. If you go, try the pork belly; they manage to get..."

Natalie

"Amazing steak, sides, place and service. I was never a steak girl until I came here and I an addicted. Blue cheese sauce is impossible to pass up,..."

Victoria Anderson

"There are many so called steak house around and unfortunately the dishes are not much better than my local pub. However Parker's Steakhouse is..."

Timothy Lau

"One word to sum it up... Amazing. Its a great steakhouse which i cant help going back to. Yes its a pricey meal but i havent been dissapointed this..."

The Don

"Parkers sets the bar for the best steak ever!!! Steakhouses in Melbourne don't measure up.. Quality service and food, just make sure you book in..."

Lee

"Been 10 times and will go back again. Over the years I have probably been back to Parkers at least 10 times (to date). And yes it is a little pricey..."

Ben Minutoli

"Good steak , good service , very good atmosphere , a little bit..."

Andre Benjamin

"Best steakhouse I've been to! If your a big on your steak this is a must. Meals are a tad pricey but worth every cent. I'm originally from Geelong..."

Shaneo

"Great steaks. A highlight in Geelong's food..."

Bax_ry

"Went for a friends birthday! best steak ever! I'm not a steak eater usually, but it was amazing! the garlic gravy was to die for! definelty going..."

Danni

"Be hungry!. Great spot when your carnivore side is coming out. The steaks are all beautiful cuts and cooked to perfection, the sauces are almost a..."

Aido

"Best steak ever! Compare to a lot of over rated Melbourne steakhouse, this is the one you won't regret. Good service, great steak cooked to..."

Monkiking

"This is the best restaurant ever!! Love it love..."

Yvette

"Great Meat. Fantastic meats cooked to perfection.Skip the sauces. Apart from being expensive they are heavy and why spoil the natural..."

Webster

"The BEST steak I've ever eaten! We had the Wagyu and it was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth! The front of house staff were so cheery and..."

Suzee Francis

"Excellent service, the attached photo was the T-bone I ordered, it was medium rare with a creamy mushroom sauce. The main meal arrived in under 15..."

Gantic

"My husband and I went to Parker’s steakhouse tonight, as part of our honeymoon celebration, and we were blown away. The food was top quality and..."

Charlotte Souter

"Amazing food, environment, staff, the works. Cannot recommend..."

Tyrone White

"Great for a special occasion or if you just feel like treating your self to a nice dinner. Good atmosphere and comfortable. Big shout out to all the..."

Melissa K

"Absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked rib, rump and eye fillet. The chicken gravy had a little too much pepper for a plain gravy. But could not..."

Tonya Barnes

"Lovely, friendly service throughout the evening. The steak meal was fantastic. Looking forward to the next opportunity to indulge there..."

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