Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub, Jake Melnick's Corner Tap and Perilla Steakhouse, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for fried chicken in River North. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional fried chicken.
River North's Premier Fried Chicken Destinations
River North offers some of the most satisfying fried chicken in Chicago, ranging from crispy comfort food to elevated culinary interpretations. You can enjoy a casual basket at neighborhood favorites like Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub and Jake Melnick's Corner Tap, or discover sophisticated takes on the classic dish at Perilla Steakhouse and The Dearborn. Whether you are looking for a quick bite at West Town Bakery or a full sit-down meal at Atwood and No Vacancy, this collection highlights the neighborhood's diverse and delicious poultry offerings.
7 restaurants in Best Fried Chicken in River North | Top Spots
- Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: American.
- Perilla Steakhouse: Steakhouse.
- No Vacancy: American.
- Atwood: American.
- The Dearborn: American.
- West Town Bakery: 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.
