Gus’s World Famous Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

1. Gus’s World Famous Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken

9.2
310 S Front St, Memphis, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · Downtown Memphis · 185 tips and reviews

Adina D.Adina Defelice Clark: My favorite fried chicken in the whole world .. just stayed in Memphis for a week .. ate there 5 times !

Vivek S.Vivek Surti: This is some of the best fried chicken I have ever eaten. If there's a line (and usually there is), order yourself a beer and hang outside. You'll work up a huge appetite!

Michæl B.Michæl Brett: Fried green tomatoes to start followed by their famous, and very tasty, fried chicken

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

2. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

8.9
730 S Mendenhall Rd (Spottswood), Memphis, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · 70 tips and reviews

Melissa B.Melissa Baggett: Don't tell my mom, but this is the best fried chicken i've ever had, sub for mac-n-cheese in your combo!

Adam B.Adam Brewer: Best fried chicken ever. Be sure to get some collard greens -- so good.

Hayden J.Hayden Jones: Their fried chicken is amazing you have to try it with the white bread and hot sauce!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

Uncle Lou's is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

3. Uncle Lou's

8.9
3633 Millbranch Rd, Memphis, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · 50 tips and reviews

Denise T.Denise Twisdale: The fried chicken with the Sweet Spicy Love sauce was the best! The corruption carrots were delicious. Will go out of my way when in Memphis to go to Uncle Lou's.

James C.James C: Amazing fried chicken. Get there early gets crowded. Anything on the menu is good and take some sauce or rub to go. It's that good.

Tammy G.Tammy Golla: Fried chicken was awesome!! Burger was juicy and huge!

Alcenia's is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

4. Alcenia's

8.4
317 N Main St, Memphis, TN
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Memphis · 18 tips and reviews

SteveSteve: Killer yams and greens. Excellent fresh made fried chicken.

Adam B.Adam Burrell: The fried chicken is a religious experience. The meatless spaghetti sauce will make you a believer. Catfish is perfect baked or fried. BJ will make you feel like family. Her hugs and kisses are 💯.

Food NetworkFood Network: Food Network stars Guy Fieri as well as Patrick and Gina Neely enjoyed Southern-style favorites at this Memphis joint. We recommend the Sweet Potato Cobbler. Read more.

Superlo Foods is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

5. Superlo Foods

7.3
4744 Spottswood Ave, Memphis, TN
Supermarket · Colonial Acres · 11 tips and reviews

G S.G Smith: Great fried chicken in the deli and a real butcher/meat dept

Steven B.Steven Booth: The deli's fried chicken is awesome!

Marelise A.Marelise Angelo: Great fried chicken.

Pho Binh is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

6. Pho Binh

8.7
1615 Madison Ave (Avalon), Memphis, TN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Midtown · 34 tips and reviews

Meghan B.Meghan Baker: 5 dollar buffet? Yes sir!! Their fried wings are delicious and make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Thomas G.Thomas Green: Probably my favorite lunch spot in Memphis. I can't seem to keep away from this place. Amazing vegetarian lemongrass tofu, Curries, and THE BEST fried chicken wings. YUM!!!

TeeJay S.TeeJay Smyser: Great buffet! Huge plates! Great family!

Jim & Nicks BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

7. Jim & Nicks BBQ

8.9
2359 N Germantown Pkwy (at Market Plaza Dr), Cordova, TN
BBQ Joint · 43 tips and reviews

Steven W.Steven Walker: Chicken fried chicken and of course their ribs!!!

Jason B.Jason Batchelor: I don't even like pickles but they have the best pickles I have ever tasted, Carolina pork was also excellent

Cutter JaneCutter Jane: Sarah is the best waitress ever.

Lucky Cat Ramen is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

8. Lucky Cat Ramen

8.0
2583 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN
Ramen Restaurant · Midtown · 2 tips and reviews

Nash P.Nash Pleasant: Your one stop umami shop. Great pork broth. Try the bacon + brussels ramen. Fried chicken bao also delicious. Lunch special ramen, bao, ginger salad combo hits the spot. Best ramen shop in Memphis

Kayla H.Kayla Hodge: The bacon bok and Memphis BBQ steam buns for sure!

Saito Japanese Steakhouse And Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

9. Saito Japanese Steakhouse And Sushi Bar

8.2
6600 Stage Rd (Summer Oaks Dr), Memphis, TN
Sushi Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Jason A.Jason Aaron: Texas roll - Fried Chicken Sushi! Can't beat it

Jason A.Jason Aaron: Texas roll = Fried Chicken Sushi!! Awesome!!

Angie G.Angie Gray: Delicious, very good food, get the hibachi

Lunchbox Eats is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

10. Lunchbox Eats

8.5
288 S 4th St, Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · Midtown · 23 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: HOMEROOM CHICKEN AND GRIDS. new take on chicken and waffles. battered and fried chicken strips covered with cheese and sweet relish or honey mustard, sandwiched between two halves of a Belgian waffle Read more.

Cedric B.Cedric Brooks: Everything is great! The specialty lemonades and desserts are especially awesome!

The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal: Everyone else said it, but we'll reiterate: chicken and waffles are the way to go.

Southern Hands Family Dining is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

11. Southern Hands Family Dining

7.6
6025 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN
Southern Food Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

La-Tica B.La-Tica Bragg: Loved the lemonade, sweet not too tart, fried chicken well-seasoned, golden brown served hot! The dressing was flavorful, & the loaf of cornbread was absolutely tasty!

Larry B.Larry Bryant: Great food, great sweet tea, and great service. Love the southern vibe.

Liz E.Liz Escoffery: Just enjoyed some Great Soul Food and Southern Hospitality😘🙌🏼

Bahama Breeze is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

12. Bahama Breeze

8.4
2830 N Germantown Pkwy, Memphis, TN
Caribbean Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Lindsey L.Lindsey Lipford: buttermilk fried chicken is a win. ( && so is the firecracker shrimp)

Shatara M.Shatara Moore: The buttermilk fried chicken breast is heavenly....

Julie K.Julie Kennedy: It is a must to get their banana nut bread supreme! A must!!!

Toarmina Grocery and Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

13. Toarmina Grocery and Market

7.6
1486 Chelsea Ave (McNeil St.), Memphis, TN
Supermarket · North Memphis · 2 tips and reviews

NicholeNichole: Fried chicken wings, fish filets & greens are all delicious!

Candice C.Candice Corum: The pork chops are great! Tip those hard working ladies behind the counter...

Neil's Music Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

14. Neil's Music Room

8.2
5727 Quince Rd (I-240), Memphis, TN
Bar · 21 tips and reviews

The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal: "The fried chicken was good — very good, in fact" ... Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and pan-fried squash and onion were also favorites of Jennifer Biggs of The Commercial Appeal. Read more.

Stephen F.Stephen Fowler: Everything is great! Lunch is killer! Burgers are first rate. Music is best in town.

Dub W.Dub Whitten: Here at Neil's you can get one of the best cheeseburgers in town!!!!! Where the fat man Rocks!!!!!!!

DoubleTree by Hilton is one of The 15 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Memphis.

15. DoubleTree by Hilton

7.2
5069 Sanderlin Ave, Memphis, TN
Hotel · 20 tips and reviews

Erica J.Erica Johnson: Decor is a bit dared, but it's clean and the friendly service makes up for it! Plus, it's literally around the corner from Gus' Fried Chicken!! Convenient location to lots of shopping!

Allison K.Allison Kasic: Muddy's bakery is across the street and well worth the short walk to grab dessert. Gus' fried chicken is close for dinner and is amazing.

Tara T.Tara Tallon Whitting: Indoor pool!! Great restaurant! And room service rocks!