Ordered from Chicken + Whiskey in Columbia through DoorDash, and it did not disappoint. We got half chickens, arroz chaufa, rice and beans, fried plantains, plantain chips, and yuca fries--everything was full of flavor. The chicken was incredibly juicy and well-seasoned. The arroz chaufa had a great mix of flavors, the yuca fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the rice and beans had that classic South American comfort food feel. There was a small issue--our order arrived without the red and green sauces. I called the restaurant, and the manager, Brian, personally delivered them. That level of service is rare and truly appreciated. And that red sauce? It packs a serious kick in the best way. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be ordering again.

Been here a few times now as it's a convenient option by AMC Columbia. This used to be Urban Plates, which I remembered going to a couple of times and was disappointed when it closed a few years ago. The first time I went here was in summer 2022 shortly after they opened, and I was disappointed with a few things. At that time, I would've given them 2-stars, and I remember thinking I probably don't want to go back here. Then, about 1.5 years later on Friday, December 1, 2023 after a movie, there was someone dressed up in chicken costume as I recall giving coupons for a free side to be used by expiration at the end of 2023. 11 days later on Tuesday, December 12, I decided to give Chicken + Whiskey another chance with the coupon as a catalyst. A couple of issues I had in 2022 were improved in 2023. I didn't think it was the most outstanding chicken & sides I've had but pretty good. And my opinion continued to improve in 2024 & remain positive as recently as Saturday, March 1, 2025. The main thing that pissed me off in 2022 was that there was an extra upcharge on mac n' cheese with no warning, and the staff was a bit snippy when I said it should've been more clear on the glass when ordering and not a small note up top. Although they were willing to change out, I really wanted the mac n' cheese and ultimately decided to pay the extra. In December 2023, I asked about the mac n' cheese upcharge, and they said all the sides were the same, no upcharge. I breathed a sigh of relief as I didn't like being charged for picking a certain side. In 2024-2025, I always get the 1/4 chicken white with 2 sides, which I vary somewhat depending on my mood. December 2023 I tried THREE sides as my coupon was for a free side and the 1/4 chicken already comes with 2 sides. This gave me the opportunity to try more sides although the staff is cordial and will let you sample, which I've done a couple of times to determine if it's a side I really want. With my 3 sides, I got mac n' cheese (now with no upcharge & my favorite "vegetable"), Yuca fries, & side salad (to be healthy since I already was getting 2 unhealthy sides). Yuca fries & chicken are both great. Mac n' cheese is solid too. However, it seems like the mac n' cheese gets a bit cool by the time I pay & ultimately am eating it. So, that is a bit off-putting. Additionally, they give you a free sauce, which I generally get the BBQ. It's nice to dip the chicken in but is a bit spicy. I signed up for their loyalty program and got points, which in 2024-25 meant I got some discounts for earning points like a few bucks off my food, which is nice perk to help me keep coming back. I had signed up for In Kind app in January 2025, and there are only 5 restaurants in Columbia where you get 20% off (3 by mall: this, Bennie's [which Chicken + Whiskey] owns too, & Walrus). On March 1, 2025, there was some confusion with the staff with the In Kind + a bit of loyalty discount I had. A person from Bennie's staff was over to help since the two places are connected. Ultimately, my girlfriend & I approximately $25 meals came down to only $10 something, which was awesome! After going through the assembly line to say the entree you want, pick sides, and pay, you take your tray to seating. They have a bunch of benches to sit on, which is where I tend to sit. They also have regular seating. But here, I prefer the benches because the lighting is kind of bad, but worse in the regular seating area. I wish the lighting was better as I like to clearly see my food, but it's a minor complaint. Also, they have a separate water station, which is nice. The machine is a bit hard to press with the plastic cup; so you need to use your hands to press. Overall, Chicken + Whiskey is solid. We will keep coming back as we know we can get a good quality meal and cordial staff.

Pork Belly Arepas was amazing!! Has some gluten-free option like half a chicken that were good too. Atmosphere is fast food, but food was delicious. On the outskirts of Columbia mall.

Came here after a site walk through at Merriweather. Had seen the spot before but never tried it. Now I am mad it's taken me this long because the food was so good! I don't even eat black beans like that but I finished this whole meal. it comes with a sauce but I got it without and it was still good! I ordered the chicken soup to go which was also good. If you don't like spicy then get it without the green sauce they add in and add some rice. Will definitely go again

Who cant appreciate a thursday evening, old Fashion? This one was $22 (bit pricey) but worth every damn penny. Idk if i could back to your run of the mill basic old fashion. The bartender recommended and it was top notch. Strong but not in a bad way, has a subtle kick...not like being kicked by a horse but more like a toddler. The turkey hero was perfect. Every element of the sandwich was amazing. It just needed mayo. Honestly it was 4.5/5 as is. 5/5 with mayo.

I like the idea and concept of Chicken + Whiskey, it's a quick-serve Peruvian Chicken place, and you don't end up waiting long for your food at all, because everything is assembled in front of you Chipotle-style. The service is friendly and quick so they definitely get points for that! For food, I got the Whole Chicken + 4 Sides, a Nachos dish that wasn't on the main menu but was promoted on a separate poster, and the Churro Donuts. The Whole Chicken itself was delicious, the dark meat was super moist and flavorful, the breast white meat was also pretty moist, some spots were a bit on the dry side here and there but still nicely cooked overall. The Nacho's were loaded up with a ton of sauce, and while the sauce was flavorful and tasty, it made the chips a bit too soggy to hold all of the good toppings. Still a nice dish to share amongst your table though. For the sides we got: Yuca, Plantains, Corn and Tomatoes, and Mac n Queso; the Yuca and Plantains are my favorites at any Peruvian Chicken place, they were pretty solid here! The Corn and Tomatoes was a lighter side and a nice refreshing palette cleanser after all the meat, the Mac n Queso however was quite bland and mushy, so I'd recommend to try a different side. Lastly, the Churro Donuts had decent cinnamon flavoring too them, but texture wise they absorbed a ton of grease and ended up being super mushy and oily to eat as a result. Not something I'd want to eat more than a bite of, but maybe it was just a badly cooked batch. Overall if I could I would give it a 3.5 stars, but I'll round it up to 4 on Yelp. Definitely will have to come back sometime and try some other dishes and sides to round out my opinion, but it's definitely a solid option in the Columbia Town Center area.

The food was so delicious and I was able to order quickly. I got the 1/4 chicken with roasted corn + tomato and yucca fries. Everything tasted fresh and the yucca fries were nice and warm. I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a quick bite and is looking for chicken that is a bit different from Nandos, but with a similar vibe.