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Crack Shack
Fried Chicken Joint$$$$
Harborview, San Diego
"Firebird is a must have!"(9 Tips)
"Chicken based menu, Mexican Poutine is a must."(5 Tips)
"Chopped salad and chicken oysters with mustard sauce"(3 Tips)
"Can’t go wrong with fried chicken sandwiches."(4 Tips)
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Warning: you may become addicted to this creatively-inspired menu including fried and grilled chicken sandwiches, house-made toppings, extensive craft beer selection and fun, outdoor ambiance. 🐔
Maya ByrneJune 25, 2017Loved the deviled eggs! They were super cold filled high and topped with crunchy bits. Biscuits with the sweet butter was delicious as was the spicy chicken sandwich
Awesome new addition to the neighborhood! Outdoor seating is dog and kid friendly, and 3 TVs at the bar + bomb fried chicken will make this my new hungover Sunday football go-to. Two thumbs up!
The firebird was AMAZING! The fruit slaw was surprisingly delicious & refreshing!! Drink menu was impressive. I'll definitely be back to try something new, or maybe I'll just get the firebird again :)
5 pc chicken is a good amount for two people (maybe get an appetizer?) breading is super flavorful!
Free range chicken is the biz! A bit steep ($15 for 5 pcs) but totally worth it.
Alyssa HirschMarch 7, 2018The fried chicken sandwiches are great! I loved my Senor Croque and I had a bite of the Firebird which was good too. Fries were not my favorite. They were kind of salty for my taste.- Amanda ReussAugust 21, 2019A local favorite, Chef Richard Blais does not disappoint with premium fried chicken available in sandwich form. If you like spicy, try the firebird with some of the homemade sauces.
This was our furst time here and it wasnt the greatest experience. Cali dip was heavy on avocado and light on chicken. They were also diced which can be difficult with a dipped sandwich.- Mohammed AlrabahMarch 22, 2016Chicken based menu, Mexican Poutine is a must. Fried chicken was so tasty.
The Bloody Mary was one of the spiciest mixes I've ever had and I enjoy spicy food. Don't get it. The coop deville was phenomenal and the environment outside is cool
Colleen AlarconJanuary 20, 2018We've been waiting to try this place- parking is difficult Very popular and busy. Fried chicken was OK, and cannot understand why it is ranked #1 in SD. Salads were great, the fries outstanding
Raquel ManriquezMarch 24, 2017Truly delicious fried chicken. As fresh & clean as fried chicken can get! The mini biscuits were to-die-for!!!
Hessa Al ZamelAugust 28, 2017Get the firebird sandwich 😍 and for the sides go for the Schmaltz Fried fries and the chicken oysters 👍🏻👍🏻
Michael CabotJune 25, 2022Wifey and I got the firebird and fries. It was good but not to die for. Fries are double fried. She liked them and I did not.
Craig VillamorJuly 23, 2017Great fried chicken down’t come cheap and neither do the beers, but this place is deliciously fun!
The Coop Deville, the deviled eggs, the Schmaltz fries. That's your drinking combination! Biscuits if you're the early enough and need a breakfast bite
Josh MartinSeptember 25, 2019Honest-to-goodness one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. I loved that it wasn’t overly sloppy and they used a quality bun and onions.
The full menu is available for order at the bar. You can skip the long lines and order food and drink directly at the bar.
Everything is amazing but I definitely suggest the Baja Chop Salad with pollo Asado and classic slaw.
Charm B. TrippinAugust 6, 2016We all got a chicken sandwich and wished we ordered just the delicious chicken! The sides are huge so share.
Tania LanaoAugust 28, 2017Fantastic casual place to spend time with friends and family. Never fails.
Connie ChiuJune 11, 2016Damn good. Biscuits with miso maple butter, chicken lollipop, thunderbird, and Mexican poutine.
Karen ChiangJuly 19, 2016The most chicken for your money is buying the 5 or 10 piece. 5 piece is enough for 2 people. Maybe get an appetizer too. Very flavorful and tender.
Christian FengJuly 23, 2019Skin makes the whole thing work. G bird is a healthy options. Fries are delicious
- Maximum BurgerDecember 21, 2019Can’t go wrong with fried chicken sandwiches. Fries were just ok though
Wijdan MNovember 10, 2018I don’t know how its rate is 9!!!! The service is zero, and the french fries is so dirty! It’s taste oil rather than potato! Also; the drinks machine doesn’t work well! Coca cola’s taste is water!!!
I was skeptical. Food is legit. Service could use some refinement.
Kanji IshiwaraMarch 13, 2018Maybe I’m just unrefined, the fried chicken here is nothing to note about. I’ll stick to KFC. Border slaw wasn’t flavorful.
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Concepted and founded by Michael Rosen and Top Chef's Richard Blais in 2015, The Crack Shack crafts both the chicken and the egg for you to enjoy with reckless abandon and the assurance that you're savoring every bite of locally raised, free-living chickens without a care or antibiotic in them--j...
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 10:00 AM–9:30 PM
(619) 795-3299
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Outdoor Seating
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