Ralph’s Fried Chicken, Downtown

I don't say this lightly, but Ralph's Fried Chicken & Spuds served me the best fried chicken I've ever eaten. From the moment the tray arrived, piled high with golden, crispy chicken and thick-cut potato wedges, I knew I was in for something special. The chicken was cooked to perfection—beautifully crisp on the outside with a light, well-seasoned coating that shattered with every bite. Inside, the meat was incredibly juicy, tender, and packed with flavour. Every piece tasted fresh, never greasy, and was cooked exactly the way great fried chicken should be. The potato wedges deserve just as much praise. Thick, hearty, and perfectly seasoned, they had a crisp exterior and a soft, fluffy centre. They weren't an afterthought—they were every bit as memorable as the chicken itself. Together, they made for the ultimate comfort meal. What impressed me most was the quality. So many places rely on heavy breading or excessive seasoning to mask mediocre chicken, but Ralph's lets the ingredients speak for themselves. Every bite tasted homemade, with obvious care put into preparation and cooking. The generous portions are another bonus. You'll definitely leave satisfied, and if you're lucky enough to have leftovers, they reheat surprisingly well. If you're a fried chicken fan, Ralph's isn't just worth trying—it's worth going out of your way for. I've eaten fried chicken from countless restaurants over the years, and nothing has come close to this experience. Simply put, Ralph's Fried Chicken & Spuds has set a new standard for me. It wasn't just a great meal—it was unforgettable, and I'll absolutely be back for more.

The chicken is always crispy and served hot....tried the coleslaw not really a fan but the chiiicken guys the chiiicken. The flavor too in the first bite....my oh my..will done Ralph's Chicken

Well, I finally made it to Ralph's. The OG location was closed before I knew about them and I'm never in Castle Downs so seeing a downtown location that's pretty easy to get to... I was "gotta try it". Did not disappoint... got a 4pc meal (too much food honestly) but I started with the wedges. A lot of wedges. Amazing!! The gravy was good too. The chicken was delicious and hot (even after the bus home). Will definitely be returning but probably a smaller order next time.

I used to eat here couple of times a month and always satisfied with the food and the size of the chicken. Just ordered few minutes ago for 3 piece chicken meal for “to go “, the other 2 are okay but the other 1 is as small as potato wedge. Like what’s wrong? I saw there plenty of chicken on the tray. 😔

Well I finally got the chance to try this fried chicken after hearing about it in the news. I missed going here when it closed its Whyte Ave location. They reopened and took some time for me tocame here to buy for lunch. It did not disappoint. The chicken was really good as it was still tender and crispy after driving from Ralph's to my house in Southside (30-45 minute drive). The spuds was also good not soggy cooked to perfection. Not too salty perfect amount of seasoning. One negative is the hot sauce as it is not good more sweet than spicy but this negative does not deserve to lower the score as it is a minor issue. The owner and staff is really kind. He even gave me a business card that if I call ahead I will get fried chicken ready for me instead of waiting. Also he personally claim that their fried chicken is really good that it will make me want to come back. Yes he is correct as I am thinking of coming back to buy more fried chicken whenever I am around that area. I highly recommend coming here for fried chicken!