Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Columbia has quickly garnered praise as a standout destination for fried chicken lovers. Nestled conveniently on Paris Rd in Columbia, MO, this restaurant combines a welcoming atmosphere with delectable comfort food. Customers rave about the friendly service and immaculate dining environment, setting the stage for a satisfying meal.
From the glowing reviews, it's evident that the chicken takes center stage; with one customer exclaiming it's "the best darn chicken in Columbia." The original dark meat and chicken strips are frequently highlighted for their impressive flavor and generous portions. The gizzards and expertly seasoned gravy have also captured the hearts (and taste buds) of diners, offering a delightful experience from first bite to leftovers.
Adding to the allure are the delicious sides, including fresh green beans and baked beans, served alongside fluffy biscuits that many declare "heavenly." Notably, patrons appreciate the portion sizes, which are often larger than competing chains, all while maintaining affordability. Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Columbia clearly stands out not just for its food, but also for the happy, professional staff who make each visit enjoyable. As one review aptly notes, it belongs on every fried chicken enthusiast's top 10 list.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers delivery
Has drive-through
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves organic dishes
Quick bite
Has salad bar
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Atmosphere
Casual
Quiet
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Columbia
Brenda Sizemore
Jun 26,2025
This is such a great place. The servers are all friendly, and the restaurant is always clean. The food has great flavor. It's a must try for us!!!!
Dan Harman
Jun 26,2025
First off I am a fried chicken snob. As a former chef I tend to nitpick my favorite foods. However yesterday we grabbed some gizzards and original dark meat box take out. I had never heard of or been to this place. However we were not disappointed at all. From the first bite to the leftovers the spice was just right, the chicken we in my opinion perfect. Only downside was we should have ordered more. Poor wife only got two pieces because I went crazy on it. I could not stop munching it. The gravy was delicious. The one thing I can say negative was the mash potatoes. They were great but then again I doctor mine up when I make it so that can’t be a negative because it was good. The other downside is we live 2 hours away but road trip for sure.
Vanessa Vaughan
May 28,2025
Always clean; the staff is always friendly and the food is always great. Their sides the portions are slightly bigger than the " other chicken places" plus it's much more affordable. It automatically comes with a biscuit and 2 sides. The chicken strips are huge. I always have leftovers to take home. Best chicken for the money
Linda Riemann
May 26,2025
Best darn chicken in Columbia Missouri. The colonel only wishes his chicken could be this good. Biscuits are heaven!
North Dakota Sentinel
May 25,2025
It was our first time there. I got the four piece chicken breast, planks spicy, and you get two sides with a meal. I got the green beans and the baked beans everything was fresh. It came quick and it tasted as it should. The only thing I can’t figure out is why isn’t this place busier it’s way better in my opinion Than Kentucky fried chicken and definitely less expensive. The place was unusually clean, neat and orderly.. the staff was courteous, friendly and professional, and they seemed happy to be working here. You can’t go wrong eating here for sure it’ll definitely be on one of my top 10.
J L
May 10,2025
This place is just simply the best. The dining area is clean and the food is always fast and hot. The workers are awesome and do a wonderful job. I’m there 3 times a week...at least.
Rhiannon Bennett
May 7,2025
We did takeout, so there was no atmosphere but it was good chicken and biscuit.
R. Mahan
Apr 11,2025
Very clean location. Staff was super friendly & service was quick. Our freshly cooked liver was delicious, and the sides were good (coleslaw & cooked apples). We’ll definitely visit again!
Reviews For Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Columbia