Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Pony Bar, Horn's Hook Tavern and The Horny Ram, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale places for fried chicken in Manhattan. Top-rated fried chicken spots at the right price.
Manhattan's Upscale Fried Chicken Destinations
Manhattan offers a sophisticated take on a classic comfort food staple with this selection of upscale fried chicken destinations. From the legendary techniques at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken to the perfected flavors of Dan & John's Wings, these American eateries elevate traditional recipes into a refined dining experience. Whether you are seeking a soulful sit-down meal or a high-end take on a casual favorite, these spots showcase the very best of the city's crispy, golden-brown culinary scene.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Fried Chicken in Manhattan | Top Upscale Spots
- The Pony Bar · rated 5/5: American.
- Horn's Hook Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- The Horny Ram · rated 5/5: thought The Horny Ram is.
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- 375° Chicken 'n Fries · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Charles Pan-Fried Chicken · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Koko Wings · rated 4.4/5: Korean.
- International Wings Factory · rated 4.4/5: American.
- Jacob's Pickles · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Melba's · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Bonchon Chicken · rated 4.2/5: Korean.
- Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too · rated 4/5: American.
- Sam Sunny · rated 4/5: Korean.
- The Fox · rated 4/5: American.
- Mercato · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Charles Pan-Fried Chicken · rated 4/5: American.
- Blue Haven · rated 4/5: American.
- Flying Cock · rated 4/5: American.
- International Wings Factory · rated 4/5: American.
- The Storehouse · rated 4/5: American.
- Bondurants · rated 4/5: American.
- Amy Ruth's · rated 4/5: American.
- Jack Doyle's · rated 4/5: American.
- Ethyl's Alcohol & Food · rated 4/5: American.
- The Throwback · rated 4/5: American.
- The Bravest · rated 4/5: American.
- The Wolfe · rated 4/5: American.
- Chicken Insider · rated 4/5: American.
- Bella Union · rated 4/5: American.
- Atomic Wings · rated 4/5: 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.
