Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Wren, Pelicana Chicken and The Red Lion, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for fried chicken in Washington Square. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional fried chicken.
Washington Square's Premier Fried Chicken Destinations
Explore the diverse and crispy world of fried chicken in Washington Square, where local favorites serve up everything from traditional American comfort to bold international flavors. This collection features seventeen distinct spots, ranging from
17 restaurants in Best Fried Chicken in Washington Square | Top Spots
- The Wren · rated 5/5: American.
- Pelicana Chicken · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- The Red Lion · rated 4/5: American.
- Downtown Social · rated 4/5: American.
- Wonderland Bar · rated 4/5: American.
- Phebes · rated 3/5: American.
- Ray's · rated 3/5: American.
- Dan & John's Wings: American.
- GMT Tavern: American.
- Tori Bien: Japanese.
- Gupshup: Indian.
- Kimura: Japanese.
- Coppelia: Mexican.
- Carroll Place: Italian.
- Pelicana Chicken: Korean.
- The Grey Dog: American (Burgers, sandwiches, breakfast.
- Sweet Chick: 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.











