When it comes to the eats scene, Florida is a haven of tastes. From exotic bites to more classic digs, there's a little bit of something for every type of foodie in your friend group. If you've been looking for a new place to chow down with your besties, you'll want to add Tampa restaurant Fork & Hen and their picture-perfect platters to your list. Located within The Hall on Franklin's food hall downtown, Fork & Hen serves up your classic fried chicken and American comfort foods. But don't worry vegetarians, they have a delicious salad on the menu for you too. From crispy and hot fried chicken sandwiches to garlic parm fries, country mac n' cheese with a homemade cheddar cheese sauce, cornbread, and juicy burgs, your taste buds are in for an adventure here. Editor's Choice: You Can Be Crowned Atlanta's 'Pho-King' If You Finish This Massive Noodle Challenge But it's the restaurants F&H Platter that really takes your chicken and waffles experience to the next level, giving you a little taste of multiple menu items that's perfect for sharing with your crew. View this post on Instagram Holy fried chicken, @forkandhen at @thehallonfranklin might be the best lunch & brunch spot in the @cityoftampa! FRIED CHICKEN IN WAFFLE CONES! Owners Mark & Alfonso treated the #thatssotampa team to a selection of fried cornbread, crispy Parmesan waffle fries, Nashville Hot Chicken, sweet chicken and waffles and a killer helping of spare rib risotto. Don’t sleep on their other concept, @forkandgallina, the grilled octopus is unbelievable! Who needs to #brunch here? || Photos by @ysann3 for #thatssotampa A post shared by That's So Tampa (@thatssotampa) on Nov 17, 2019 at 12:22pm PST The massive $56 platter "feeds four well" according to the menu, including an array of chicken tendies, Belgium waffles, waffle fries, as well as the country mac and cheese. Splitting the cost with friends will run you about $14 each. It also comes with a whole line up of delectable dipping sauces including honey chipotle, curry honey mustard, BBQ, and Tampa Hot. View this post on Instagram Everything you could want and more!😍 • • #tampafoodie #yelptampabay #foodies #forkyeah #igerstampa #forkandhen #tampabay #chickentenders #nashvillehot #wafflefries A post shared by Fork & Hen🍴+🐓 (@forkandhen) on Sep 11, 2019 at 4:04pm PDT Fork & Hen representative, Mark Traugutt, told Narcity that everything on the platter is able to be subbed with something else from the menu; a price adjustment would be made accordingly. So if you wanted chicken sammies instead of tenders or mac n' cheese, you could totally do that! You can also find a waffle cone stuffed with fried chicken bites skewered with waffle fries here that totally deserves a spot on your Insta-feed. Are you drooling yet? View this post on Instagram Name a more iconic duo ... I’ll wait • • #waffles #chicken #chickenandwaffles #forkandhen #thehallonfranklin #tampafoodies #foodies #yelptampabay #tampafood A post shared by Fork & Hen🍴+🐓 (@forkandhen) on Sep 24, 2019 at 3:33pm PDT Aside from the delicious bites, The Hall on Franklin's atmosphere is relaxed with a touch of upscale. You can choose to dine inside or take your eats outdoors to hangout street-side. They're also now available on Uber Eats if you're within the delivery radius. Whether you want to share your platter with friends or keep it all to yourself, you're in for a mouthwatering ride at Fork & Hen. Fork & Hen Price: 💸💸💸 Cuisine: Fried chicken and Southern American-style comfort foods with a little upscale flair Address: 1701 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL Why You Need To Go: The ultimate cheat day awaits with delicious fried chicken and waffles. Their platters take things up a notch, not only offering a mouthwatering bite but also being decidedly picture-perfect for The 'Gram. Menu
