Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

1. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

8.4
117 San Jacinto Blvd (2nd St), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews

Amanda S.Amanda Simpson: Amazing fried chicken🍗! Also if you have room for dessert check out the chess pie.

Isaac B. S.Isaac B. Sanchez: The fried chicken is delicious. Has a kick *spicy* to it. Potato salad is tasty, not to mention their coconut pie. I shall be back there.

Rober T.Rober Taylor: Located walking distance from the austin convention center. Great fried chicken and quick friendly service.

Lucy's Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

2. Lucy's Fried Chicken

8.3
2218 College Ave (S. Congress), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Bouldin Creek · 126 tips and reviews

Alex L.Alex Latham: The fried chicken is, of course, the best item on the menu. The chicken salad is also up there. You can pass on the mac & cheese and mashed sweet potatoes, though, as they both lack a distinct flavor.

Bernard F.Bernard Fernandes: The fried chicken liver is a must.

Ryan Bomber M.Ryan Bomber McNeel: Oysters and fried chicken!! FTW!!

MAX's Wine Dive Austin is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

3. MAX's Wine Dive Austin

7.9
207 San Jacinto Blvd Ste 200 (btwn 2nd & 3rd St.), Austin, TX
Wine Bar · Downtown Austin · 140 tips and reviews

Megan W.Megan West: Fried chicken and blue cheese fondue were amazing

Visit AustinVisit Austin: Max’s has to be the only place in town where you can get amazing wine and tasty fried chicken. The restaurant and wine bar offers an expansive food menu and they’re open for lunch! Read more.

Julia W.Julia Wright: The fried chicken, greens and mashed potatoes is to die for!!

Fixe Austin is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

4. Fixe Austin

8.8
500 W 5th St, Austin, TX
Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 42 tips and reviews

ASK Gwen C.ASK Gwen Cash: Chic and cool new place. I really enjoyed the creative dishes especially, homade biscuits, black eyed peas with duck fat hushpuppies, the fried chicken were great

Gregori P.Gregori Parker: Excellent service, good wine selection, and the fried chicken is a religious experience

steensteen: I swear to god, order the biscuits. You will not be disappointed. I had doubts but believe the hype- they are heaven. Fried chicken and grits are also phenomenal.

Top Notch is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

5. Top Notch

8.5
7525 Burnet Rd (Between Richcreek Rd and Northcross Dr), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Crestview · 65 tips and reviews

Rebecca H.Rebecca Huey: Got fried chicken on my first visit and I can't bring myself to order anything else. Best fried chicken I've ever had! Go to Friday movie nights during the summer.

Allison L.Allison L: Fried chicken has a great crispy skin and super moist!

⚜️RockdeLis.com⚜️ ~.⚜️RockdeLis.com⚜️ ~Erin Michelle~💋: The fried chicken & onion rings are awesome.

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

6. Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

9.2
79 & 81 Rainey St (btwn Davis & River St.), Austin, TX
Beer Garden · Downtown Austin · 256 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The menu includes South Texas Antelope & Venison Merguez, Fried Chicken (served with a "Chef's Momma's biscuit"), and even a sausage made with BBQ bacon & shrimp! Read more.

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Duck, bacon and fig sausage, deep fried chicken sausage, and a killer peach cobbler in a mason jar for dessert!

Pam R.Pam Rodrigues: Over 140 beers on tap. Don't bother reading the menu, just ask their very knowledgeable serves and they will surprise you with some great picks. Fried chicken sausage was amazing!

Hoover's Cooking is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

7. Hoover's Cooking

8.0
2002 Manor Rd (2002 Manor Road), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Upper Boggy Creek · 85 tips and reviews

Meaghan S.Meaghan Selger: Chicken fried chicken was out of this world! You can not miss this!

Derek E.Derek Ensign: Get yourself some incredible hoe cakes and fried chicken for breakfast!

KanyaKanya: Everything is delicious, but I must say that it's the best fried chicken that you can buy. Just as good as making it at home.

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

8. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

9.0
303 Red River St (at E 3rd St), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 375 tips and reviews

Rob B.Rob Bertholf: Try the Chicken Fried Chicken - Very tasty with a side of Mac cheese!

Brian B.Brian Brown: Outstanding mint julep. Also, don't miss the fried chicken and waffles.

Ari P.Ari Paparo: Fried chicken salad is delicious but will lower your life expectancy.

Salty Sow is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

9. Salty Sow

9.1
1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 151 tips and reviews

Sean B.Sean Boosk: Fried Chicken has an amazing sauce! This is my easy go-to Happy Hour choice :) paired with 512 WIT..yummm!!

Brian N.Brian Nunnery: An Austin happy hour must ($4-$5 for most drinks and appetizers). Try the Little Larry, fried chicken, and duck fat fries!

Meghan B.Meghan Brindley: can't beat Sunday happy hour, or a Blanche, the duck fat fries, fried chicken, eggplant fries...who am I kidding, everything is awesome here!

T22 Chicken Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

10. T22 Chicken Joint

9.0
7211 Burnet Rd (Greenlawn), Austin, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Crestview · 19 tips and reviews

raje h.raje heyer: The fried chicken is delicious! I personally like the wimpy when it comes to the hot-o-meter. The Cole Slaw is a must to try. Big thumbs up!

Naveen P.Naveen Prakash: Best fried chicken I ever had!

Zack L.Zack Lazar: Without a doubt the best fried chicken I've had in Austin

Culinary Dropout is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

11. Culinary Dropout

8.9
11721 Rock Rose, Austin, TX
New American Restaurant · North Burnet · 25 tips and reviews

Ulysses ..Ulysses .: $28 with tip for good ale and decent fried chicken / mash potatoes / slaw.

Dom T.Dom Tav: Great fried chicken and local beer

Daniela Q.Daniela Quiroz: pretzels and cheese awesome! but entree portions are huge! might want to split that..fried chicken tasted great but wasnt able to eat much lol

Hyde Park Bar & Grill South is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

12. Hyde Park Bar & Grill South

8.3
4521 West Gate Blvd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Westgate · 68 tips and reviews

Katy R.Katy Roth: get the southern fried chicken, no gravy!

Valdo P.Valdo Perales: Fried Chicken nite!!

Richard W.Richard Williams: Tony's Fried Chicken Night on Monday and Tuesday is AMAZING!

Gourdough's is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

13. Gourdough's

8.8
1503 S 1st St (at Monroe), Austin, TX
Donut Shop · Bouldin Creek · 218 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: If you have a taste for wacky sweets, you must be one of the legions of fans of these off-the-wall doughnuts, featuring fillings and toppings from crushed candy bars to fried chicken strips and bacon. Read more.

Megan M.Megan Marquez: Fried chicken doughnuts (mother clucker) are amaze.

Zach S.Zach Steiner: Mother clucker was the winner. House made fried chicken and honey butter!

Elizabeth St. Café is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

14. Elizabeth St. Café

9.0
1501 S 1st St (at Elizabeth St.), Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 174 tips and reviews

Laney B.Laney B: Fried Chicken. Delicious.

Maria N.Maria Neligan: Bahn Cahn and fried chicken bún.... Yes

Rosalyn R.Rosalyn Rojmar: Lime fried chicken bun with added mushrooms on a hot summer day is a perfect way to cool down. Get a naughty and end your yummy lunch with a fresh pastry or the sesame profiteroles

The Mighty Cone is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Austin.

15. The Mighty Cone

8.1
1720 Barton Springs Rd (Sterzing St), Austin, TX
Food Truck · Barton Hills · 46 tips and reviews

Avery E.Avery Epstein: this is the food truck for Hudson's on the Bend (arguably one of the best game restaurants in the country) - get the fried chicken and fried avocado combo, life changing experience

tif l.tif lacey: fried chicken & avocado cone is pure comfort food

Shil P.Shil Pa: Fried chicken and avocado cone. Absolutely divine. That sauce!!