Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Pony Bar, Horn's Hook Tavern and The Horny Ram, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable places for fried chicken in Manhattan. Top-rated fried chicken spots at the right price.
Manhattan's Affordable Fried Chicken Destinations
Manhattan offers a wealth of crispy, golden delights for those seeking the perfect crunch without breaking the bank. This curated selection spans the island, featuring everything from traditional American soul food and Southern-style biscuits to the zesty, double-fried flavors of Korean wings. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at a casual counter like 375° Chicken 'n Fries or settling into a cozy tavern like Horn's Hook, these spots prove that world-class fried chicken is accessible to every budget.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Fried Chicken in Manhattan | Top Affordable Spots
- The Pony Bar · rated 5/5: American.
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- The Horny Ram · rated 5/5: thought The Horny Ram is.
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- 375° Chicken 'n Fries · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Charles Pan-Fried Chicken · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Koko Wings · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- International Wings Factory · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Jacob's Pickles · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Melba's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Bonchon Chicken · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too · rated 4/5: American.
- Sam Sunny · rated 4/5: Korean.
- The Fox · rated 4/5: American.
- Mercato · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Charles Pan-Fried Chicken · rated 4/5: American.
- Blue Haven · rated 4/5: American.
- Flying Cock · rated 4/5: American.
- International Wings Factory · rated 4/5: American.
- The Storehouse · rated 4/5: American.
- Bondurants · rated 4/5: American.
- Amy Ruth's · rated 4/5: American.
- Jack Doyle's · rated 4/5: American.
- Ethyl's Alcohol & Food · rated 4/5: American.
- The Throwback · rated 4/5: American.
- The Bravest · rated 4/5: American.
- The Wolfe · rated 4/5: American.
- Chicken Insider · rated 4/5: American.
- Bella Union · rated 4/5: American.
- Atomic Wings · rated 4/5: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
