South City Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

1. South City Kitchen

9.1
1144 Crescent Ave NE (at 14th Street), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 200 tips and reviews

ChevroletChevrolet: Southern food with a twist. Try the fried green tomatoes with goat cheese and, of course, the buttermilk fried chicken!

ThrillistThrillist: For brunch, we love the cheddar scrambled eggs, stone-ground grits, and applewood smoked bacon and for dinner, the buttermilk fried chicken is where it's at.

Arlene M.Arlene Murphy: The best in Southern cooking! Their fried chicken over kale is delicious!

Mary Mac's Tea Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

2. Mary Mac's Tea Room

8.4
224 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 302 tips and reviews

Reserve123.comReserve123.com: Try their excellent fried chicken. The place to go to in Atlanta for real Southern food.

Mary M.Mary Mason-Ramsey: Fried chicken, collards, and banana pudding are always amazing!

Jason M.Jason Martin: Great restaurant. Best fried chicken & peach cobbler I've eaten.

Busy Bee Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

3. Busy Bee Cafe

8.5
810 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Atlanta University Center · 104 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: The wonderful fried chicken tops the menu every day. Marinated for 12 hours, lightly breaded and well-seasoned, it’s deep-fried in peanut oil. Read more.

Britta S.Britta Smith: I ordered the fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and green beans...delicious!

Gregory C.Gregory Cox: An Atlanta institution. Definitely enjoyed the fried chicken, mac and cheese, and green beans. If you go during lunch, get there early or go later.

The Colonnade Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

4. The Colonnade Restaurant

8.0
1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE (Wellbourne Dr. NE), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews

Stephen B.Stephen Brown: Large shrimp + fried chicken (2 breasts, 2 wings!) = split half of each with a friend for a banquet fit for a king - top it off with hod fudge cake with peppermint ice cream - this place is the height

Donna B.Donna B: Been eating here for 30 years. Always good. Fried chicken is the best. Bar is great. If J is working, she'll make you a great drink. Manhattan straight up is my fav.

Courtenay B.Courtenay Bird: The best yeast rolls on the planet. Plus, all the classic Southern staples done to perfection -- fried okra, collards, fried chicken, pot roast, black eyed peas, cornbread, gravy.... yum!

Highland Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

5. Highland Bakery

8.6
655 Highland Ave NE (at Sampson St NE), Atlanta, GA
Bakery · Old Fourth Ward · 228 tips and reviews

Joel C.Joel Corpus: The only place I carb out in Atlanta! Top items are the Peanut Butter French Toast, Sweet Potato Biscuits, Jalapeno Cheddar Foccicia Bread and the Fried Chicken Benedict. Uh-mazing!

Mario S.Mario S: The fried chicken benedict will change your life for the better...so choice!

Pretty F.Pretty Folson: The fried chicken Benedict is to die for. As are the ricotta pancakes.

Gus's Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

6. Gus's Fried Chicken

8.3
231 Peachtree St NE Ste A-05 (Andrew Young International Boulevard), Atlanta, GA
Fried Chicken Joint · Downtown Atlanta · 38 tips and reviews

Wayne B.Wayne Bundrick: What's good here? Fried chicken, duh! Cooked to perfection and brought to the table straight from the fryer. Outstanding flavor and excellent service even on a very busy Saturday afternoon.

leeann the phunky munky y.leeann the phunky munky yee: Great customer service and awesome fried chicken!

Jaymin K.Jaymin Kim: Great fried chicken- crispy, tender, and juicy, with just the right level of spice. Sides weren't anything special but still solid. The service is prettty amazing too

Taqueria del Sol is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

7. Taqueria del Sol

8.3
1200 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Huff Road NW), Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Northwest Atlanta · 129 tips and reviews

David B.David Berry: The fried chicken tacos are amazing! The guac & queso for the chips make the wait well worth it. And the sweet tea was very good too.

30AEATS.com30AEATS.com: Get the Guacamole and Fried Chicken Taco's!

EidéEidé: The fried chicken tacos are a favorite of the Eidé staff (and its only a short drive from our home at the Goat Farm!)

Agave is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

8. Agave

8.5
242 Boulevard SE (at Carroll St), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Cabbagetown · 103 tips and reviews

RobRob: Fried chicken is amazing. Guacamole is so so, but the chips and salsa are excellent. Margaritas are not to be missed

claudia z.claudia zevallos: Love love love! Great margaritas and amazing fried chicken!

Stephen H.Stephen Hull: Great cyan fries chicken and garlic mashed potatos.

The Original El Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

9. The Original El Taco

8.2
1186 N Highland Ave NE (Amsterdam Avenue), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Virginia Highland · 93 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Crave from the Grave: Can't resist getting the fried chicken, Mexican chorizo, and pork carnitas tacos...and washing it all down with a real Mexican Coke float!

365Atlanta.com365Atlanta.com: The perfect El Taco meal: lime-salted chips with fresh guac & queso, a fried chicken taco & a pork carnitas taco, and a pitcher of the best sangria in town. You'll thank me!

Christina W.Christina Whitlock Darnell: The fried chicken taco is to die for. Don't forget to order chips so you can try out all of their salsas from the salsa bar.

Chicken & Beer is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

10. Chicken & Beer

8.8
Concourse D (ATL Airport), Atlanta, GA
Fried Chicken Joint · 23 tips and reviews

Kathy W.Kathy Wilson-Miszewski: Had fried chicken, collard greens, and garlic rosemary tater tots......it was delicious!! The staff was so nice!! Great meal!!!

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Can't go wrong with fried chicken and sides — the collard greens and tater tots are both excellent

SamandJody T.SamandJody Thiemann: Fried chicken had great spice and perfect crispness! The greens and grits were really good also! Service from the bartender was great/Good atmosphere with a taste of Southern soul food 💗.

Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

11. Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint

7.7
200 Peachtree St NW (at Ellis St), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Atlanta · 150 tips and reviews

Anita B.Anita Bachlani: Fried chicken is amazing! Ask for a side of the white gravy to dip your chicken, and it will be even more amazing!

Jessica M.Jessica M: Great fries chicken! Awesome Mac n cheese! Yummy Parmesan cheese grits!

TiahTiah: The love music was wonderful! The lady who sings with the band jammed all night. The pulled pork is good but the fried chicken and Mac and cheese is to die for!

Pittypat's Porch is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

12. Pittypat's Porch

7.3
25 Andrew Young International Blvd, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Atlanta · 60 tips and reviews

Er O.Er O.: Try the Fried Chicken and Biscuits - W/ Fried Green Tomatoes and Ankle Breaker (Rum, Brandy, Fruit Juice)

Rica B.Rica B: Try the fried chicken and shrimp combo!!!

Cherie P.Cherie Peirce: Highly recommend Pittypats. I had the best fried chicken I have ever tasted here!!

Paschal's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

13. Paschal's Restaurant

6.9
180 Northside Dr NW (btw. Fair St. SW & Stonewall St. SW), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Castleberry Hill · 78 tips and reviews

JAY of BlackLion Promotions (ATL) M.JAY of BlackLion Promotions (ATL) Mr. ATL: Fried chicken cuisine special is da bomb!

Candice S.Candice Short: I heard the 'Fried Chicken' is awesome!

Karma S.Karma Savage: Definitely try the fried chicken!

Folk Art Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

14. Folk Art Restaurant

9.0
465 N Highland Ave NE (at Colquitt Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Inman Park · 88 tips and reviews

AtlantaFoodieAtlantaFoodie: Now on Monday nights, they offer a $25 fried chicken dinner for four. Includes 2 sides, biscuits, and salads.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Need a little hangover relief? A fried chicken breast atop a huge biscuit smothered in sausage gravy might do the trick. Opt for topping it with a fried egg to add the luscious trickle of runny yolk. Read more.

Steven D.Steven Denison: Fried Chicken Folk was awesome. Great flavor. Also the Bad to the Bone Sandwich (pork Shoulder was tender and juicy. Great place. Service is a bit slow for some reason. Food is worth it though.

Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Atlanta.

15. Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery

7.6
320 Peachtree St NE (at Simpson St NW), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Downtown Atlanta · 140 tips and reviews

Mark W.Mark West Bramlett: The Southern Fried Chicken with Greens & Mashed Potatoes will make you smack yo Mama!

Isaac P.Isaac Pigott: The Southern Fried Chicken comes stacked, and it is fantastic!

Sharon C.Sharon C: Great southern fried chicken and fried cheesecake