Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Alley Pub, Sedona Taphouse and ML Rose Craft Beer & Burgers, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for fried chicken in Nashville. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional fried chicken.
Nashville's Premier Fried Chicken Destinations
Nashville is legendary for its poultry, and this collection highlights the very best fried chicken the city has to offer across a diverse range of culinary styles. While classic American comfort food takes center stage at local staples like Waldo's Chicken & Beer and Monell's, you can also discover unexpected crispy delights with Mexican, Chinese, and Italian influences. Whether you are craving a spicy kick or a traditional golden-brown crunch, these curated spots provide the ultimate guide to satisfying your fried chicken cravings in Music City.
13 restaurants in Best Fried Chicken in Nashville | Top Spots
- Alley Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Sedona Taphouse · rated 4/5: American.
- ML Rose Craft Beer & Burgers · rated 3/5: American.
- Neighbors Nashville - Sylvan Park · rated 3/5: American.
- Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint · rated 3/5: American.
- Another Broken Egg Café - Sylvan Park: American.
- Waldo's Chicken & Beer - Germantown: American.
- Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish: American.
- AVO: American.
- Monell's dining and catering: American.
- Cinco de Mayo: Mexican.
- China Dragon: Chinese.
- Bellagio Pizza & Subs: Italian.
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.
