ZipPicks Awards
Best Greek in Washington Heights
Master Critic Review
Chicken Ranch
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Chicken Ranch is a family-run counter spot where charcoal-roasted chicken, lamb gyros, and Greek salads share space with Latin plates in a tight Washington Heights room. Locals lean on it for big platters, reliable delivery, and better-than-average Greek-leaning takeout without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roasted Chicken with Grilled Vegetables, Lamb Gyro Sandwich, Greek Salad
Scores:
Value: 8.8
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.6
Cultural Relevance: 7.9
What makes it special: A Greek-leaning chicken shop where rotisserie birds, gyros, and salads come in generous, affordable portions.
Who should go: Neighborhood diners craving gyro, souvlaki-style chicken, and hearty platters.
When to visit: Lunch or early dinner when grills are busiest and sides turn over fastest.
What to order: Roasted Chicken with Grilled Vegetables, Lamb Gyro Sandwich, Greek Salad.
Insider tip: Treat it like a mix-and-match counter: pair a half-chicken with extra salad and pita to turn one platter into an easy shareable meal.