Best Fried Chicken Restaurant in Merrillville

Harold's Classic Fried Chicken and Seafood

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Mixed Chicken

Catfish Dinner

2 Fish & 2 Chicken Tenders

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About Us

About Us
Best locally-owned independent Fried Chicken restaurant in Merrillville serving my real, authentic recipes using only the freshest ingredients. Get the best Fried Chicken near you! Every dish is made with love and care to give you a great tasting and unique experience every time. Come taste the difference.

Only Fresh Ingredients

Only Fresh Ingredients
We invest in quality ingredients to ensure our customers get the great taste we're famous for. Because we believe that you deserve the best.

Made with Love

Made with Love
Our secret ingredient is passion. Everyone on our team is passionate about making your time with us as great as it can be — from start to finish.

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This Harolds chicken is the cleanest, nicest and most professional Harolds chicken that I've ever been in! And the food is perfectly cooked! I live in Chicago but I would go out of my way to come back here! Staff is so sweet-👍👏👏👏👏👏

Diana P.

Diana P.

The taste is like the original Harold's Chicken. Love it!!!

Dorothea F.

Dorothea F.

Great food ,fresh and delicious and a great manager,I needed change for the parking meter and he didn't hesitate to exchange my dollar for quarter's.

Barbara W.

Barbara W.

Now this Harold's their chicken is always hot and fresh at this I love it I go there two three times a week that's how much I like that they service

Carrie R.

Carrie R.

Always good service. Tasty chicken and perch.

Steve E.

Steve E.

I called ahead and placed my order for pickup. We order the liver and gizzard combo and a 8 piece bucket. Food was cooked perfect with a great taste.

Jeff E.

Jeff E.

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We are known for the following: Chicken, Dinner, Soul Food, Shrimp, Chicken Wings, Wings, Fries, Fish, American Food.

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