Golden Skillet in Sandston

Submitted by Gh0stIcon t3_10fqnwb in rva

While driving through Sandston today I saw that there was a Golden Skillet there AND it was still open. Is it worth visiting? I thought they had all closed but apparently not. Is the food still good?

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Hiltson87 t1_j4yfqr2 wrote

There's like 3 or 4 around Richmond still. No idea on that location though. One on Hull St wasnt bad last time I went. Been a couple years though.

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drkev10 t1_j4yimtt wrote

I believe there's one on Jahnke also.

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NuttingOnNutzy t1_j4zt60w wrote

The one on Jahnke is so cool inside, the interior hasn’t changed since the ‘80’s, and it’s pretty good.

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icepick314 t1_j506121 wrote

If you're talking about Golden Skillet on 360 West shopping center, that's been there probably since the shopping mall went up.

I came to US in 1988 and saw that place while going to small karate studio in 1989.

I did things here and there and came back to VA in mid 2010s and was surprised that Golden Skillet is still operating out of same location eventhough just about every other stores changed.

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Hedgecore138 t1_j509p50 wrote

I have fond memories of crushing cups of mashed potatoes and gravy from the one on Nansemond when I was a baby. It is now [checks notes] a dentist's office!

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vhanudux t1_j4zmirb wrote

I grew up with Golden Skillet (there are still a few in eastern NC, centered around Ahoskie.) The ones back there had pretty good eastern NC BBQ, particularly for a fast food fried chicken joint. Otherwise, the mac and cheese was decent, and the fried chicken isn't going to win any awards, but it's good.

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againer t1_j4zq6q7 wrote

Livers are what you want.

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bruxalle t1_j5013hr wrote

It’s the best one in the area, definitely better than the one on Jahnke.

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The_Kentwood_Farms t1_j50cqwq wrote

Used to work next to the one on Jahnke, my coworkers and I would grab food there infrequently, and it always seemed to lead to a "race to the bathroom" at somepoint.

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chasetwisters t1_j50cuzy wrote

I'm not sure how true to original any Golden Skillet around is. Just looking at their menus, they're all different. I don't remember what OG Golden Skillet menus were so just keep that in mind.

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Gh0stIcon OP t1_j527hss wrote

So I read some recent google reviews of the Sandston location, and they are not good. I think that the Golden Skillet that I had in my youth is nothing like these remaining Golden Skillets t, so it's probably best if I skip it. Thanks for everyone's feedback.

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tchrsleuth t1_j588wah wrote

You are correct. The secret recipe & the fryers that Mr. Guthrie originated are very sadly a thing of the past. It is definitely not the same recipe or taste.

I agree with the other commenter that the one off Jahnke has very cool interior, but go there for some pics & nostalgia— not the food— because it’s not even close to original Golden Skillet chicken.

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darksyns t1_j52mhbi wrote

It's a golden skillet...it's not gourmet. I've only ever gotten fried chicken but it's fine for what it is.

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JeffRVA t1_j50k1y4 wrote

I went there quite a few times during the years I lived in Sandston. It's made to order and really good but because it's freshly cooked it can be really greasy. The fries and onion rings are good too.

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airykillm t1_j51n2fq wrote

I have never been to a Golden Skillet, however there is a location at the corner of Hull St and Turner Rd in North Chesterfield.

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