Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Southside Spirit House, Victory Hall & Parlor and Hotel Utah Saloon, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for fried chicken in SOMA. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional fried chicken.
SOMA's Premier Fried Chicken Destinations
SOMA’s vibrant dining scene offers some of the most satisfying fried chicken in the city, ranging from crispy comfort food staples to bold international flavors. You can indulge in classic American preparations at local favorites like The Bird and Southside Spirit House or explore the aromatic, spicy crunch of Thai-style poultry at Lao Table and Saap Ver. Whether you are looking for a casual bite at Mel's Drive-In or a lively atmosphere at Victory Hall & Parlor, this curated selection highlights the best crispy delights the neighborhood has to offer.
8 restaurants in Best Fried Chicken in SOMA | Top Spots
- Southside Spirit House · rated 4/5: American.
- Victory Hall & Parlor · rated 4/5: American.
- Hotel Utah Saloon · rated 3/5: American.
- The Bird: American.
- Atwater Tavern: American.
- Mel's Drive-In: American.
- Lao Table: Thai.
- Saap Ver: Thai.
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.
