Red's Hot Chicken Menu & Heat Levels
5 heat levels from Southern to Nashville Fire. Located in West End.
Verified Oct 2026. Hours and menus change; check before you go.
About Red's Hot Chicken
Counter spot at 115 27th Ave N in West End, next to the Parthenon. The official name is Red's Hot Chicken. The spice line is Red's 615 Kitchen. This guide previously listed it as Red's 615 Chicken. Those five names are on the official site. A second source was not found. Check before you go.
Heat Levels at Red's Hot Chicken
Red's Hot Chicken lists 5 heat levels: from Southern to Nashville Fire. Nashville hot chicken uses cayenne oil that builds differently than a vinegar hot sauce. Sweet tea, lemonade, or another dairy drink cools the burn better than water. Those five names are on the official site. A second source was not found. Check before you go. Service options were not confirmed. Check before you go.
Southern
Classic fried chicken. All the crunch and flavor, zero burn.
Mild
Light, approachable heat. Nashville's definition of 'mild' is still a notch above most chain restaurants.
Medium
A noticeable, building burn. The sweet spot for most visitors: enough heat to be authentic without being overwhelming.
Hot
Serious, sweat-inducing heat. Locals' territory. Have dairy nearby.
Nashville Fire
Intense, sustained burn that lingers. Not for the faint of heart.
Signature Dishes & What to Order
Hot Chicken and 2 Sides
$16.50 on the official menu
Snack Box Tenders
$12 on the official menu
Chicken Sandwich
$16 on the official menu
Dirty Bird Sandwich
$16 on the official menu
Chicken and Waffles
$17 on the official menu
Local Insider Tip
There is a lot out front. The current official menu lists Hot Chicken and 2 Sides, Snack Box Tenders, Chicken Sandwich, Dirty Bird Sandwich, and Chicken and Waffles.
How to Order at Red's Hot Chicken
How Red's Hot Chicken takes orders was not confirmed. Service options: check before you go. Nashville hot chicken is often served on white bread with pickle chips. The bread soaks up the cayenne oil. Confirm the plate on the day you visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red's Hot Chicken's hottest heat level?
Red's Hot Chicken lists Nashville Fire at the top of the published scale: Southern, Mild, Medium, Hot, Nashville Fire. Those five names are on the official site. A second source was not found. Check before you go.
What should I order at Red's Hot Chicken on my first visit?
Hot Chicken and 2 Sides: $16.50 on the official menu Snack Box Tenders: $12 on the official menu Chicken Sandwich: $16 on the official menu Dirty Bird Sandwich: $16 on the official menu Chicken and Waffles: $17 on the official menu
Does Red's Hot Chicken offer delivery?
Delivery, dine-in, and takeout were not confirmed for Red's Hot Chicken. Check before you go.
What are Red's Hot Chicken's hours?
Red's Hot Chicken: Wed to Thu 11 AM to 3 PM, Fri 11 AM to 4 PM, Sat 11 AM to 6 PM, Sun 11 AM to 4 PM. Closed Mon and Tue. Address: 115 27th Ave N, Nashville. Hours and menus change. Check before you go.
Hours & Location
- Hours
- Wed to Thu 11 AM to 3 PM, Fri 11 AM to 4 PM, Sat 11 AM to 6 PM, Sun 11 AM to 4 PM. Closed Mon and Tue.
- Address
- 115 27th Ave N, Nashville, TN
- Price
- Check before you go
- Service
- Check before you go
- Official name is Red's Hot Chicken. The spice line is Red's 615 Kitchen. This page was previously titled Red's 615 Chicken.