Lee's Chicken Restaurant Menu
Welcome to Lee's Chicken Restaurant, a delightful throwback to the cozy charm of yesteryear. Located at 1940 W Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE, this eatery captures the heart of home-cooked meals, reminiscent of grandma's kitchen.
As you step inside, you are greeted by a warm, retro atmosphere that perfectly complements the mouthwatering menu. Diners rave about the crispy, succulent fried chicken—cooked to order with a perfectly seasoned crust that isn’t overly oily. The onion rings evoke nostalgia, delighting patrons as they reminisce about flavors that never fade.
- Mashed potatoes smothered in savory gravy make for a comforting side.
- The experience is complemented by a friendly staff, eager to please.
Whether it's for the unforgettable chicken or the inviting ambiance, Lee's Chicken Restaurant is a gem worth visiting again and again.
Appetizers
Our Famous Onion Rings
Small LargeServed with 2 Dipping SauceLee's Sour Cream- Add 0.90
Chicken Fingers (4)
Chicken Livers
Hand breaded and deep friend to perfection. Original recipe since 1945
Hot Wings
8 pieces
Hand Breaded Fresh Veggies
Small LargeAdd all Cauliflower - Add 1.00
Basket of Seasoned French Fries
Tossed Salad
Served with One Homemade Dressing
Southern Chicken Salad
Grilled or Fried, Choice of Two Homemade Dressing.Extra Dressing- Upcharge
Homemade Soup of the Day
Cup Bowl
Salads & Soup
Lee's Special
#3 - Three Pieces of Southern Fried Chicken
The Lee's Original. Hand breaded and prepared by the exact same recipe for over 70 years.
#4 - Two Pieces of Southern Fried Chicken
Served with Cole Slaw, Soup, or Potato Salad and Choice of Potato or VeggieMac & Cheese- Add 1.50Tossed Salad- Add 1.50
#2 - Two Pieces of Southern Fried Chicken
Served with One Side.Mac & Cheese- Add 1.50Tossed Salad- Add 1.50
#5 Quickie
Served with Mashed Potatoes & Corn or Green Beans. No Substitutions Please.
Gizzards
Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards prepared the Lee's way.
Giblets
Mix of Southern Fried Gizzards & Livers
Livers
Soft chicken fried livers prepared by Lee's secret recipe since 1945 and deep fried to golden brown perfection. Best livers in Lincoln!
Chicken Fingers Dinner
Moist and juicy chicken tenders hand battered the Lee's way. Served with Cole Slaw or French FriesOne Dipping SauceSide Substitution 1.50Extra Sauces 0.50
Classics
Children & Seniors
#1 - One Piece of Southern Fried Chicken
Served with Cole Slaw, Soup, or Potato Salad and Choice of Potato or VeggieMac & Cheese- UpchargeTossed Salad- Upcharge
Chicken Sandwich
Lightly seasoned and grilled or hand battered by Lee's secret recipe and perfectly fried to a golden brown crisp and juicy. Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, & Pickle Spear.Add Cheese- 0.90Add Bacon- 1.99Sauteed Mushrooms & Onions- 1.99Served with French Fries or Cole SlawSide Dish Substitution- Add 1.50
Grilled Cheese
Add Bacon- 1.99Served with Fries or Cole Slaw
BLT
Crisp bacon & lettuce with freshly sliced tomato on toasted bread lightly spread with mayo. Served with a pickle spear.
Two Tastee's
A Lincoln Original! Served with a dab of mustard and pickle chipsWith Fries or Onion RingsAdd a Tastee- Add 1.50
Hamburger
The Lee's Original Burger. Hand smashed fresh and never frozen 100% ground beef. Served with Lettuce, Tomato, & Pickle on a brioche bun. Add Cheese- 0.90Add Bacon- 1.99Sauteed Mushrooms & Onions- 1.99Make Double Patty- 4.00Add A Fried Egg- 1.25
Veggie Burger
The ultimate in meatless! A beyond meat patty served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and pickle.Add Cheese 0.99Add Fried Egg 1.25Top With Sauteed Mushrooms and onions 1.99
Sandwiches & Burgers
Lee's Favorite's
Chicken Fried Chicken
Tender & Juicy boneless chicken breast hand battered the Lee's way and deep fried to a crispy awesome.
Chicken Fried Steak
A Lee's Favorite! Tenderized cube steak hand battered and breaded in our secret recipe then fried just like our chicken.
Grilled Chicken Breast (Boneless)
A Juicy 6 oz chicken breast lightly seasoned and grilled. Top with Sauteed Mushrooms & Onions- Add 1.99
Homemade Mac & Cheese
Our Famous Homemade Mac & Cheese. A cheesy delight. Add bacon 1.99. Add Fried or Grilled Chicken 3.99
Vegetarian Platter
Steamed Veggies served with Green Beans, Baked Potato, & Tossed Salad
Regular Shrimp (8 Pieces)
Hand Breaded Juicy Shrimp cooked to a crisp golden brown
Jumbo Shrimp (5 Pieces)
5 Piece Jumbo Shrimp hand breaded and deep fried to a golden brown. A Lee's Original Since 1945!
Southern Fried Lobster
5 Chunks of decadent lobster hand battered the Lee's way then perfectly deep fried and served with drawn butter. A Lee's Favorite Since 1945!
Whitefish (Tilapia)
Tender & Flaky Tilapia lightly seasoned and either grilled or fried.
All You Can Eat Fish & Chips Special
Served with Cole Slaw and French FriesSubstitutions extra 1.50 each
From The Surf
Extras
Lee's Sour Cream
Same Secret Recipe since the 1950's. The Lee's Original dipping sauce. Perfect for baked potato but also makes an awesome dipping sauce for fries, onion rings, or other items.
Blue Cheese Dressing
Our Homemade Favorite
Extra Sauces or Dressings
All Lee's dressings have been homemade with the same recipes for over 70 years.
Sour Cream Apple Pie
You Will Not Find this homemade favorite anywhere else. Tart apples covered in a sour cream sauce then baked with brown sugar crumbles on top. To full after dinner? Take One Home for Later! Also Available for Sale in Whole Pies.
Oatmeal Pie
Ala Mode- Upcharge
Cheesecake
With Strawberries- Upcharge