The Crack Shack - Pacific Beach

The Crack Shack - Pacific Beach The Crack Shack - Pacific Beach is a chicken restaurant known for leading the fried chicken sandwich craze with its original SoCal Style fried chicken, celebrated for delivering memorable, boldly flavored sandwiches. Located on Mission Boulevard, the restaurant has built its reputation around crave-worthy tender and sandwich offerings that keep attention focused on the “cluck” and the satisfying first bite.

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06/30/2026

What are you doing for National Fried Chicken Day THIS MONDAY 7/6 ? 🐔

You better be spending it with us 🤨

We’re offering:

•$7.06 Hot Honey Tender basket that comes with 3 tenders! 🐔 when you dine-in or order online!
• $7 cocktails, $6 beers in-store! 🍺

Only at our SoCal locations day of! (7/6)

When you sign up for our app get a free cookie this National Fried Chicken Day! 🍪(SoCal only)

You can also enter to win HALF OFF CATERING for your office FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR! Click the link in our bio to sign your office up! 📈

We’re so excited to celebrate with you all soon!

Dad called. He wants chicken. 📞Bring the flock and celebrate Father’s Day at The Crack Shack! 🍗✨Today only, score 25% OF...
06/21/2026

Dad called. He wants chicken. 📞

Bring the flock and celebrate Father’s Day at The Crack Shack! 🍗✨

Today only, score 25% OFF Flock Meals in-store and online, PLUS Dad gets a $5 draft beer when you dine in. 🍻

Available at all our coops!

The road to glory starts at the coop 🐔⚽️Join us at The Crack Shack for World Cup action all summer long!Score a $5 Blond...
06/10/2026

The road to glory starts at the coop 🐔⚽️Join us at The Crack Shack for World Cup action all summer long!

Score a $5 Blonde when you wear your jersey during game time 🍺

We’re kicking things off tomorrow at 12PM and celebrating the FIRST 3 USA matches with special game time deals at ALL Crack Shack locations

Grab your flock. Rep your team 😌✨🏟️

06/10/2026

Rotisserie is now available 7 DAYS A WEEK at both our Encinitas and Costa Mesa coops starting THIS Friday!

Get ahead of the week and pre-order your rotisserie chicken online for easy lunches, dinners, and everything in between 🍗

Kick off the weekend the right way… and grab a rotisserie chicken and share it with your flock. 😌🐔

Costa Mesa peeps, we heard your request 😌 we’ve brought gluten-free BUNS to the menu.Starting TODAY you can now enjoy al...
06/05/2026

Costa Mesa peeps, we heard your request 😌 we’ve brought gluten-free BUNS to the menu.

Starting TODAY you can now enjoy all of our sandwiches on a gluten-free buns! 🤍 just make sure to ask your cashier to substitute the bun!

Come take the first bite 😌✨

Can we pull ya for a watch party? 🏝️☀️Join us TONIGHT and every Thursday for Love Island watch parties at the Crack shac...
06/02/2026

Can we pull ya for a watch party? 🏝️☀️

Join us TONIGHT and every Thursday for Love Island watch parties at the Crack shack in PB 🫶🏼✨

Come from the drama, stay for the drink and bite specials 🍹 along with prizes and more!! ☀️✨

06/01/2026

Catch the glow with our NEW Golden Hour Tender Platter☀️

Hot honey tenders, ranch drizzle, fresh herbs, all with a view 🌅

Order 6+ tenders to get the platter starting at $10

Available on Wednesdays 6-8pm at the bar and patio in Pacific Beach ONLY 🫢

Come for the tendies stay for the sunset 🌅

05/30/2026

I GOT A TEXT !! 💬

Did you know we’re hosting a Love Island premiere night !? Come couple up with us on Tuesday, June 2nd @ 6pm to kick off the summer with the new islanders 🌴✨

We’ll be hosting every Thursday for the rest of the Love Island summer 🌊☀️

Come for the drama, stay for the drinks and bites 👀🐔 with our EXCLUSIVE love island menu! Along with activities, prizes, and custom cups 😮‍💨

See you there mamacitas! ✨🤍

Your new fav PB hang out spot just dropped this weekend btw 😮‍💨🎉Our PB bar + patio is now OPEN and we’re celebrating ALL...
05/23/2026

Your new fav PB hang out spot just dropped this weekend btw 😮‍💨🎉

Our PB bar + patio is now OPEN and we’re celebrating ALL WEEKEND LONG with 50% off your bar tab if you say “chicken butt” at the register 🐔🍑

Bring all ya side chicks and Let’s cluckin” party 🎉😚

Happy International Celiac Awareness Day! 💚🐔Today, we want to show some love to our celiac community and remind you that...
05/17/2026

Happy International Celiac Awareness Day! 💚🐔

Today, we want to show some love to our celiac community and remind you that our Costa Mesa coop is now serving fully gluten-free fried chicken ✨ That means ALL fryers at this location are dedicated gluten-free fryers!

And for our San Diego friends: Our Encinitas coop also has a separate dedicated gluten-free fryer just for our bone-in chicken 🙌

We see you, we hear you, and we’re continuing to work hard to make The Crack Shack an even more accommodating place for everyone to enjoy the fun 😌🍗

05/05/2026

Make our NEW Philly Cheesesteak with us 🤤have you tried the CHICK-FIL-Adelphia yet?

The Crack Shack Pacific Beach officially opens tomorrow, 3/5! Stop by the newest coastal coop for giveaways, sea breeze,...
03/04/2025

The Crack Shack Pacific Beach officially opens tomorrow, 3/5! Stop by the newest coastal coop for giveaways, sea breeze, and all the cluck you know and love. See you soon🍗🎉🌊

4525 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109

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4525 Mission Boulevard
San Diego, CA
92109

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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The Crack Shack - Pacific Beach on Mission Boulevard brings serious flavor to the chicken restaurant scene, leaning into the fried chicken sandwich craze with its signature SoCal Style fried chicken. Known for delivering that crave-worthy crunch and bold taste, it’s a spot that stands out for doing one thing exceptionally well: giving you a “cluck” worth talking about.

Beyond the food, the Pacific Beach location has an energetic vibe that makes it easy to turn a meal into an experience. From watch parties like Love Island nights to laid-back hangouts centered around good bites and drinks, The Crack Shack keeps things fun without losing focus on quality.

If you’re looking for a go-to place for fried chicken sandwiches and tender favorites in San Diego’s Pacific Beach area, The Crack Shack is a standout choice.

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