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The 8 Best Fried Chicken Restaurants In Tampa

Updated: May 2, 2022

Need comfort food? No one does comfort food better than these fried chicken spots in Tampa. We analyzed the best review sites, including expert and diner reviews for these top fried chicken joints in Tampa. If you’re after fried wings, deep-fried nuggets, or tasty drumsticks we guarantee these restaurants do it best!

Find the perfect Fried Chicken spot

Best Fried Chicken in Tampa
My Area Network, 2019
22 chicken sandwiches in Tampa Bay everyone should try at least once
Creative Loafing, 2019

Best Fried Chicken in Tampa
My Area Network, 2019
2019 Sandwich Hunt Winners
Tampa Magazine, 2019

4 top spots for chicken wings in Tampa
Hoodline, 2020
22 chicken sandwiches in Tampa Bay everyone should try at least once
Creative Loafing, 2019

How did we curate these results?

Choosing the right spot for Fried Chicken can be tough, especially if you’re exploring new restaurants. We pored over ratings for 7417 restaurants on Yelp and Google, 823905 restaurant reviews in Tampa and 260 top lists and articles. We paid extra attention to what Tampa Magazine, Creative Loafing and Hoodline had to say, and applied our boam magic sauce. For example, we considered Tampa Magazine - 2019 Sandwich Hunt Winners, Creative Loafing - 22 chicken sandwiches in Tampa Bay everyone should try at least once and Hoodline - 4 top spots for chicken wings in Tampa as we sourced this ultimate list. Our engine uses real-time data to only show restaurants that are open and their available services, so you can stay safe on your terms. Our site gets no payment from the restaurants we show, so you can trust what you see. The ten options above are the best of Tampa Fried Chicken.

Frequently asked questions

There are 49 fried chicken spots in Tampa.

Impasto is the highest-rated food truck that serves fried chicken in Tampa.

Metro Diner, Kay's Kitchen, and Ichicoro Ramen are the highest-rated fried chicken spots for a pick-up order in Tampa.

edison: food+drink lab, Chop Chop Shop, and King of the Coop are the highest-rated fried chicken spots for lunch in Tampa.

edison: food+drink lab, Chop Chop Shop, and King of the Coop are the highest-rated fried chicken spots for take-out in Tampa.

Drink pairing tips for Fried Chicken

Tempranillo and fried chicken

A red wine and some nice, tasty fried chicken - specifically a Tempranillo - go really well together. This drink will help bring out the most of the spicy in your food, trust us!
The perfect match for your fried chicken
Experts often pair fried chicken with a glass of Riesling, a popular white wine.
Pair Pale Ale with fried chicken
When considering how to best enjoy your fried chicken, we would highlight how well a glass of Pale Ale complements the dish as it cleanses the palate.

Interesting facts about Fried Chicken

Amazing Fried Chicken in London
Did you know that every year in September foodies in London, United Kingdom celebrate their passion for Fried Chicken? The World Chicken Festivalis held annually.
A day for fried chicken-lovers
If you’re in The United States, be ready for July 6. It’s National Fried Chicken Day!
The biggest fried chicken ever
2,493 pounds is the record for the biggest fried chicken. We hope people were hungry!

Parking info

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