Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Saraveza, Thatcher's and The Spot Sports Bar & Grill, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for fried chicken in Portland. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional fried chicken.
Portland's Premier Fried Chicken Destinations
Portland’s fried chicken scene offers an incredible variety of crispy, golden delights that span far beyond traditional American comfort food. This curated selection highlights the city's most flavorful birds, featuring everything from spicy Thai and Korean preparations to unique Italian and Hawaiian-inspired twists. Whether you are looking for a casual neighborhood tavern like Saraveza or a modern spot like Baes, these local favorites ensure every craving for a perfect crunch is satisfied.
30 restaurants in Best Fried Chicken in Portland | Top Spots
- Saraveza · rated 5/5: American.
- Thatcher's · rated 5/5: American.
- The Spot Sports Bar & Grill · rated 4/5: American.
- pFriem Family Brewers - Milwaukie Tasting Room · rated 4/5: American.
- Yukon Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Baes · rated 4/5: American.
- Prime Tap House · rated 4/5: American.
- Lanna Thai Kitchen · rated 4/5: Thai.
- Kells Brew Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Wyld Pines Public House · rated 4/5: American.
- Benessere · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Benesere · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Thai Bloom · rated 4/5: Thai.
- 808 Grinds · rated 3/5: Hawaiian.
- Cafe Murrayhill · rated 3/5: American.
- Portland Cider Company · rated 3/5: American.
- The Barley Pod · rated 3/5: American.
- Phó Văn Fresh: Vietnamese.
- Basilisk: American.
- The Soop: Korean.
- Boke Bowl: Japanese.
- Ba Mee Thai Noodle House: Thai.
- Uchu Sushi: Japanese.
- Virginia Cafe: American.
- 21st Century Pizza: Italian.
- Jojo: French.
- Sunday Sauce: Italian.
- Pho HaThanh: Vietnamese.
- Fire on the Mountain: American.
- Butterfly Belly Asian Cuisine: Vietnamese.
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.
