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

1. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

8.5
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.

Sam D.Sam D: Delicious hot and crispy chicken. The sides were great too and if you still want dessert, the chocolate chess pie with a scoop of ice cream will do the trick.

Matt S.Matt Shash: Mac & cheese are great, so is the spicy crispy chicken

24 Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Austin.

2. 24 Diner

8.4
600 N Lamar Blvd #G (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Diner · Old West Austin · 322 tips and reviews

AMBER B.AMBER BEDOLLA: Chicken and waffles or any of their hashes are freaking delicious!

Edwin R.Edwin Recinos-Leiva: It is absolutely fantastic. The Chicken and Waffles is a must try. Best chicken I've ever tried!! Not bad in price either. Definitely worth it

Dfw D.Dfw Dean: Chicken and Waffles, Meatloaf Sandwich (add an egg, bacon and avocado to it) and biscuits/gravy (which is only available on the weekends) are my favorites. Come hungry.

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

3. Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

8.9
303 Red River St (at E 3rd St), Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 374 tips and reviews

Clive H.Clive Halperin: Broiled rainbow trout Amazing. And BBQ chicken very tasty

Tim O.Tim O'Connell: Chicken & Waffles, Catfish & Bacon Dip.

Oliver B.Oliver Bouchard: You wouldn't think that you get so good food so close to the convention center. The chicken and the steaks are delicious.

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

4. Salty Sow

9.0
1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Upper Boggy Creek · 151 tips and reviews

Tara G.Tara G.: Didn't love pork belly, but collards that come with it are fab. Braised pork was great. Loved all charcuterie - particularly chicken liver pâté. Butterscotch boudino dessert was lovely! Amazing staff.

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!

Tiffany P.Tiffany Pinkston: The pastrami salmon, chicken liver mousse, salmon rillette, and bananas foster beignets were delicious.

Tommy Want Wingy is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Austin.

5. Tommy Want Wingy

8.6
603 W Live Oak St Austin, TX 78704 (South 1st), Austin, TX
Food Truck · 18 tips and reviews

Claudia Y.Claudia Yanez: Great wings! Chile & Limon are my favs!

Dante F.Dante Foster: Best wing pop in town

Shawn O.Shawn O'quinn: Best wings in Austin. Great drink specials.

Jack Allen's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Austin.

6. Jack Allen's Kitchen

9.2
7720 W Highway 71, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Oak Hill · 154 tips and reviews

Etienne P.Etienne P: Try the chicken fried strip steak is the bomb!

Chad G.Chad G.: Incredible food! Anything from the Chicken Fried Everything menu is legit.

Wes G.Wes Gibbons: Try the chicken fried NY strip and the guac is awesome

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

7. Launderette

9.1
2115 Holly St, Austin, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews

Sharon H.Sharon Hefler-Prevatt: Went with a group of 6 and everything we ordered was outstanding! Dessert was the birthday ice cream sandwich which was incredible! I had the brick chicken and fries and loved it!!!!

Samantha 💃 L.Samantha 💃 Lopez: Fried chicken sammie is my fav chicken sandwich in Atx, mussels were flavorful and unique. We tried the Arugala mint cake, looks like Algae, tastes interesting and confusing, not bad, but 🤔

Steven C.Steven Cutbirth: Everything is good. I highly recommend the Labneh as a starter and the Brick Chicken as your main. And go early to get a nice little table on the front patio!

Fresa's Chicken al Carbon is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Austin.

8. Fresa's Chicken al Carbon

8.6
915 N Lamar Blvd (at W 10th St), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 50 tips and reviews

Austin ChronicleAustin Chronicle: This drive-thru features flavorful pasture-raised chicken. There’s no turning back once you try the beautifully seasoned and succulent chicken dinners or the amazing Mexican street corn. Read more.

Brian F.Brian Farris: Love the half chicken. Torres also an excellent choice. Great chicken and friendly service.

Kevin K.Kevin Kendall: Brussel sprouts, guacamole, chicken wings when avail are all amazing

Koriente Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Austin.

9. Koriente Restaurant

8.8
621 E 7th St (at Sabine), Austin, TX
Korean Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 111 tips and reviews

Ailie C.Ailie Chang: I am absolutely obsessed with this place! Try the Mixmix Bibimbap with chicken, hummus rolls, and strawberry green tea. And of course, get the green tea ice cream with crushed pistachios and honey dri

Grayson P.Grayson Posey: Mixmix bowl with an egg and chicken is delicious. Definitely recommend.

Harish V.Harish Venkatesan: comfy chairs. awesome food (i got the spicy chicken with egg over it). i feel like taking a nap right now.

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

10. Top Notch

8.5
7525 Burnet Rd (Between Richcreek Rd and Northcross Dr), Austin, TX
Burger Joint · Crestview · 66 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.

888 Vietnamese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken in Austin.

11. 888 Vietnamese Restaurant

8.4
2400 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · Riverside · 135 tips and reviews

Joe R.Joe Richard: Best dishes I've tried Chicken Vermicelli, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Orange Chicken. You can never go wrong.

YellowmonkeyrunnerYellowmonkeyrunner: You can't go wrong with anything you order. Our faves are the phò & general tso's chicken

YellowmonkeyrunnerYellowmonkeyrunner: The phò with rare flank steak is very flavorful and the general tso's chicken is delicious

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

12. 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

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

13. Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden

9.1
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!

Erika L.Erika Loya: Chili Dog, Habanero Dog(BEWARE) Homemade Pickles, Jalapeno Mac & Cheese, Drunken Chicken Sausage! Ask if they have 'Bible Belt' Beer, Best Double Stout Ive ever had!

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

14. 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.

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

15. Chick-fil-A

8.8
10901 Research Blvd Svrd NB, Austin, TX
Fast Food Restaurant · Quarry · 37 tips and reviews

Sam W.Sam White: Best fast food breakfast. Chicken biscuit and chicken mini's are great!

Anna L.Anna Lee-Kwan: Best breakfast chicken biscuits and service.

Miguel A.Miguel Angel: Spicy chicken burrito Yummy