Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Station on Ingersoll, Dough Co Pizza and Motley School Tavern, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for fried chicken in Des Moines. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional fried chicken.
Des Moines's Premier Fried Chicken Destinations
Des Moines boasts a vibrant fried chicken scene that spans far beyond the traditional American diner, offering crispy delights across a surprising variety of cuisines. You can discover everything from classic comfort at The Station
13 restaurants in Best Fried Chicken in Des Moines | Top Spots
- The Station on Ingersoll · rated 4/5: American.
- Dough Co Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Motley School Tavern: American.
- Francie's Bar & Grill: American.
- Clyde's Fine Diner: American.
- Mad Meatball: Italian.
- Truman's KC Pizza Tavern: Italian.
- Iowa Beef Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- Fong's Pizza: Chinese.
- Old Chicago: Italian.
- The Chicken Coop: American.
- Krispy Krunchy Chicken: American.
- Noah's Ark: Middle Eastern.
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.
