Publix is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

1. Publix

8.3
19034 Bruce B Downs Blvd (at New Tampa Blvd), Tampa, FL
Grocery Store · West Meadows · 21 tips and reviews

Brenda K.Brenda Kunkel: Best fried chicken in Tampa. The smell fills the store and your willpower weakens.

Kelley P.Kelley Powell: Fried Chicken at this location much better than nearby Publix locations

Aliena V.Aliena Valere: I love going to this Publix because the friendly staff are always making sure that I can find and get everything I need. The BOGO deals are the best though! Cleanly store and I'm never let down!

Datz is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

2. Datz

9.0
2616 S Macdill Ave (at Barcelona St), Tampa, FL
Gastropub · Palma Ceia · 257 tips and reviews

J C.J Co: Try the Fried Chicken and Waffles - Delish times ten

Suzanne P.Suzanne Perry: Try the new dish called Kentucky Colonel Bowl! Fried chicken, garlic mashed, grilled corn, cheese, gravy, bacon - yum!!

Betsy & Jason L.Betsy & Jason Lancy: Kentucky Colonel — the mashed potatoes were some of the best ever! Fried chicken was perfect. If you look up “comfort food” in a dictionary, you’ll find this. (Tip: Get something with bacon!)

Miguelitos is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

3. Miguelitos

8.8
2702 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL
Mexican Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 17 tips and reviews

Ian H.Ian Houghton: I like this place. They do bottomless mimosas every Sunday. Also their fried chicken taco is incredible.

Glen B.Glen Boyles: Flautas were delicious and jalapeno marg rocks!

Summer B.Summer Bohnenkamp: Get the margarita with fresh jalapeños.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

4. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

8.7
3125 Cove Bend Dr, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Sean T.Sean Thompson: Go on Sunday for the home style fried chicken dinner. It's the best.

Amy N.Amy Nichter: Great service! Great homestyle good!

Amanda S.Amanda S: Hash brown casserole = heaven in your mouth

Metro Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

5. Metro Diner

8.5
4011 West Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Joel H.Joel Hearshen: Delicious fried chicken. Excellent service.

Terika W.Terika Wakefield: You can easily have all three meals at MD. Home cooked and large plates of crave satisfying food. Chicken & Waffles is the go to for a first timer. They have wi-fi so no need to rush, stay and enjoy.

Alnardo S.Alnardo Salas: Chicken & waffles..& Sanfrancisco Benedict

Goody Goody Burgers - Hyde Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

6. Goody Goody Burgers - Hyde Park

8.3
1601 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · Historic Hyde Park North · 22 tips and reviews

Shannon G.Shannon Gittleman: fried chicken sandwich is amazing

Melissa B.Melissa Black: Mimosas are delicious!! As well as the Banana pancake- so good!!

Jesse C.Jesse Crossan: Get the Jimmy - add bacon!

Publix GreenWise Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

7. Publix GreenWise Market

8.9
2401 W Azeele St (at S Armenia Ave), Tampa, FL
Grocery Store · Southwest Tampa · 48 tips and reviews

Christina B.Christina Burnison: Best Deli EVER!!!! Publix subs, hand made salads, fire roasted pizza, burgers, fried chicken, hot bar with daily specials. I love everything so much I eat lunch here at least 3 times a week!

Thalia G.Thalia Gonzalez: Louvre this store!! Great atmosphere, Geary service, and awesome food! <3

BethBeth: Chinese buffet bar, pretty cheap and tasty!

Brick House Tavern + Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

8. Brick House Tavern + Tap

8.2
1102 N Dale Mabry Hwy (at W Cypress St.), Tampa, FL
Gastropub · 126 tips and reviews

Ryan C.Ryan Carroll: Corporate gastropub if there ever was one. Get all up in thei southern fried chicken benedict. Great food and awesome staff.

Josh P.Josh Patzner: Have to get fried chicken eggs Benedict and 2 dollar mimosas for brunch

Steve P.Steve Probst: Love the beer selection. Had Cigar City IPA. Local beer

Steelbach is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

9. Steelbach

7.5
1902 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL
Steakhouse · Tampa Heights · 9 tips and reviews

johnny r.johnny rodriguez: Fried chicken is awesome

Rene B.Rene Beccaris: Short rib was juicy and tender with a very refreshing zeal to it

Ben G.Ben Gasparini: A bit overrated but anything with honey here is a sleeper hit.

Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

10. Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina

8.7
505 Water Street (at Old Water St), Tampa, FL
Hotel · Downtown Tampa · 62 tips and reviews

Ryan F.Ryan Frazier: The fried chicken wings on the dine-in menu are great!

Aileen C.Aileen Correa: Beautiful and funny memories here......Romantic view Lobby smells of Sandlewood Loved it

RyanRyan: Much nicer and in a better location than the Grand Hyatt

Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

11. Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

7.3
4201 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL
Fried Chicken Joint · 16 tips and reviews

Khloé N.Khloé Neeson: Great food for great prices! Totally recommended it!

RossRoss: The Zalads are a healthy alternative here. Get the Grilled Caesars salad, only 500 calories.

John M.John Moran: It's was yummy

CinéBistro at Hyde Park Village is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

12. CinéBistro at Hyde Park Village

8.5
1609 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL
Movie Theater · Historic Hyde Park North · 60 tips and reviews

Cathy G.Cathy George: The fried chicken was the best.

Ariane H.Ariane H: Worth every penny. Great service. Comfy chairs. Great good. Well made drinks. C'mon! You can't go wrong with this place. Except that the parking is inconvenient, but just get valet service.

VastplanetVastplanet: Catch dinner and a movie at the same time!

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

13. Chick-fil-A

9.3
3678 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL
Fast Food Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 5 tips and reviews

John W.John Wildes: Friendly staff, clean dining area and inspirational music playing. Great place for lunch or anytime!

John D.John D'Agostino: Well run franchise. Wish more franchises focus on customers like they do. Food is always good and they’re closed on Sunday and remain one of the most successful Franchises today.

Bill V.Bill Van Wagner: Who doesn't love Chick fil a! Best part is I can try and eat fast food health(ier) with grilled chicken nuggets.

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

14. Chick-fil-A

8.5
2551 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Fast Food Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Willie L.Willie Lawson: Super Awesome

J. B.J. Baker: Just about everything taste good. The question is, is it good for you?

Lori O.Lori Orosz: Avoid the area 1015-2pm. you will be sitting in line 30 min minimum. need to update entrances.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Tampa.

15. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

8.1
2619 W Waters Ave (at Armenia Ave), Tampa, FL
Fried Chicken Joint · 4 tips and reviews

D D.D Dee: Had 2 wait for my food today but the drive thru rep was amazing! Apologized for my wait and gave me a free Apple pie.Made my day :) Will go again!

Mike P.Mike Pratt: Always good chicken

Dawn P.Dawn Permenter: Chicken and biscuits