NKY CHICKEN WARS

The ongoing debate amongst Northern Kentuckians centers around who has the best fried chicken. The top two candidates known for serving up this dish are Colonial Cottage in Erlanger and Greyhound Tavern in Fort Mitchell. Both restaurants specialize in Southern-style homecooking, providing chicken buffets, all-you-can-eat chicken nights, and blue plate dinner specials.

With both restaurants having a dedicated following, folks around the tri-state are bound and determined to get you to try the chicken at their favorite eatery. After dining at each restaurant, I'll weigh in my two cents on The Great Chicken Debacle.

Both restaurants tied for side dishes that accompany the fried chicken dinners: green beans, mashed potatoes and biscuits. Greyhound Tavern had something a little extra special in their mashed potatoes that pushed them over the top, but Colonial Cottage's marinated green beans brought back fond memories of Grandma's home cooking.

Colonial Cottage fried chicken dinner

Greyhound Tavern fried chicken dinner

While both restaurants serve up generous portions, Colonial Cottage takes the cake...er, cluck, for fried chicken. A well seasoned, crisp, and non-greasy breading complimented the juicy, succulent meat beneath. I found Greyhound Tavern's breast bland in flavor and the meat was too dry for my taste. Some may prefer plain chicken, but I'm a savory lady. Colonial Cottage wins, hands down.

What's your take on the Northern Kentucky Chicken Wars? Do you have a favorite restaurant?

Stop by each and give their chicken a try!

Greyhound Tavern:
Fried Chicken Daily Special on Mondays and Tuesdays
Fried chicken is on the Sunday brunch buffet as well, from 10:00am - 2:00pm

Colonial Cottage:
Fried Chicken Daily Special on Tuesdays
All-You-Can-Eat Fried Chicken Night on Tuesday, March 19, from 4:00pm - 9:00pm.

FRIED CHICKEN NIGHT

Six times a year, Colonial Cottage hosts an all-you-can-eat fried chicken night including unlimited mashed potatoes, green beans, and biscuits for only $6.99. This calls for a wrangling of friends to consume and enjoy the best home cookin' in Greater Cincinnati.

 

 

Our group of ten has become a regular fixture at the restaurant, and holds the record for most pieces of chicken consumed by an individual. That glorious title holder would be Weg, who ate nine pieces in one sitting (and some sides too.)

We have had the pleasure of being served by Matt Grimes, owner of Colonial Cottage. With a warm, welcoming smile and attentiveness to each customer, Matt recreates the feeling of eating at the family dinner table.

Located in Erlanger, just a half mile from the Crestview Hills Towne Center, Colonial Cottage has was recognized with the "Best Fried Chicken" award among tri-state restaurants. I agree, it's certainly the best I've ever tasted.