Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Jacob's Pickles, The Throwback and The Wolfe, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for fried chicken in Upper West Side. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional fried chicken.
Upper West Side's Premier Fried Chicken Destinations
The Upper West Side offers a diverse landscape for fried chicken lovers, ranging from soulful Southern classics to crispy international favorites. You can indulge in the comforting American flavors found at Jacob's Pickles, The Throwback, and The Wolfe, or explore the bold, double-fried crunch of Korean specialties at Chick Chick. Whether you are looking for a sit-down feast or a quick, savory bite, this curated selection highlights the neighborhood's most satisfying destinations for golden-brown perfection.
4 restaurants in Best Fried Chicken in Upper West Side | Top Spots
- Jacob's Pickles · rated 4.3/5: American.
- The Throwback · rated 4/5: American.
- The Wolfe · rated 4/5: American.
- Chick Chick: Korean.
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.
