Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Lustre Pearl, Moonshine Grill and Salerno Cucina Italiana, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for fried chicken in Austin. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional fried chicken.
Austin's Premier Fried Chicken Destinations
Austin’s fried chicken scene offers a diverse array of crispy delights that go far beyond traditional Southern comfort food. From classic American plates at Lustre Pearl and Moonshine Grill to unique international interpretations like Japanese karaage at Sazan Ramen or Thai-style wings at Titaya's Thai Cuisine, there is a flavor profile for every palate. You can even find unexpected crispy pairings at local favorites like Salerno Cucina Italiana and Rice Bowl Cafe, showcasing the city's global approach to this beloved dish. Whether you are craving a spicy Indian-inspired bird or a simple basket of wings, this curated list highlights the very best poultry perfection across the capital city.
23 restaurants in Best Fried Chicken in Austin | Top Spots
- Lustre Pearl · rated 5/5: American.
- Moonshine Grill · rated 4/5: American.
- Salerno Cucina Italiana · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Mangieri's Pizza Cafe · rated 4/5: Italian.
- DoubleDave's Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Snow Pea - Sushi, Chinese & Asian Bistro · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Rice Bowl Cafe · rated 3/5: Chinese.
- Luby's · rated 3/5: American.
- Sazan Ramen: Japanese.
- Halal Wings: American.
- Home Slice Pizza: Italian.
- Titaya's Thai Cuisine: Thai.
- Lou's Barton Springs: American.
- Gus' Fried Chicken: American.
- Nasha: Indian.
- Salty Sow: American.
- bb.q Chicken: Korean.
- Krispy Krunchy Chicken: American.
- Cedar Door: American.
- Brooklyn Heights Pizzeria: Italian.
- Papa John's: Italian.
- Papa John's: Italian.
- Bush's Chicken: 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.
