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

1. South City Kitchen

9.2
1144 Crescent Ave NE (at 14th Street), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 199 tips and reviews

Chris P.Chris Paul: Some of the best southern-inspired fried chicken on the planet. Pork belly and fried green tomatoes are superb starters. Great service all around.

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

Alisha W.Alisha Wallace: Party of 8 and we all loved it! Mahi Mahi, Pork chops, fried chicken, shrimp & grits!

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

2. Mary Mac's Tea Room

8.7
224 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 302 tips and reviews

Ana R.Ana Ramos: Must have the fried chicken! Delicious!! Staff was super friendly and on check with our order - we were a group of 20 and they were great to us!

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.

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

3. The Colonnade Restaurant

8.1
1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE (Wellbourne Dr. NE), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Morningside - Lenox Park · 81 tips and reviews

Rich E.Rich Ephgrave: The fried chicken here is some of the best in Atlanta. Order it and you will have enough to take home.

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

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!

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

4. Busy Bee Cafe

8.3
810 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Atlanta University Center · 104 tips and reviews

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

VivViv: The fried chicken is some of the best I've ever had. Greens & Yams were great as well. Skip the Peach Cobbler-it's disappointing.

V G.V George: Oxtails, fried chicken, Mac & cheese, pinto beans, cornbread, sweet tea all made fresh each day with love... Need I say more?

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

5. Highland Bakery

8.7
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.

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

6. Taqueria del Sol

8.1
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.

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!)

John R.John Rhodes: Fried chicken and cheese tacos with chips and cheese dip!

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

7. Agave

8.9
242 Boulevard SE (at Carroll St), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Cabbagetown · 103 tips and reviews

Alicia W.Alicia Williams: Salsa is great and the fried chicken even better!

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.

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

8. Gus's Fried Chicken

8.0
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

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

9. Chicken & Beer

8.9
Concourse D (ATL Airport), Atlanta, GA
Fried Chicken Joint · 24 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

Ryan J.Ryan Joy: Wow. I had an amazing hotlanta fried chicken sandwich and old fashioned. Almost missed my flight, but would've been worth it!

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

10. Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint

7.8
200 Peachtree St NW (at Ellis St), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Atlanta · 149 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!

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

11. Paschal's Restaurant

7.5
180 Northside Dr SW (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!

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

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

7.8
320 Peachtree St NE (at Simpson St NW), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Downtown Atlanta · 142 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

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

13. Folk Art Restaurant

9.1
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.

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

14. South City Kitchen Buckhead

8.5
3350 Peachtree Rd NE #175, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · North Buckhead · 18 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe Montes: Get the fried chicken and any dessert! Make sure you have a reservation.

Jeff H.Jeff H: One of the best places to eat in Buckhead. The fried chicken and the fried catfish are amazing!

Theresa H.Theresa H: Must order - Springer Mountain Farms Fried Chicken, Crab Toast and Pan-fried Chicken Livers!

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

15. Buttermilk Kitchen

8.8
4225 Roswell Rd NE (Rickenbacker), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · North Buckhead · 85 tips and reviews

Vernard M.Vernard Martin: Best fried chicken dinner ever. Sorry mom :(

AJCAJC: Have you ever been down Roswell Road on a weekend morning and noticed a line coming out of a small building? The masses are lining up at Buttermilk Kitchen and drooling over the fried chicken biscuit. Read more.

BellaBella: Best fried chicken biscuit I ever had, service is great.