All Dish Comparisons in New Orleans
Best Fried Chicken in New Orleans
7 restaurants compared
Price range: $13.50 – $18.95
Avg recommendation: 92%
Top 5 Fried Chicken in New Orleans (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 7 restaurants:
- Neyow's Creole Cafe, $14.25 (Mid-City)
- High Hat Cafe, $15.50 (Freret)
- Coop's Place — 95% recommended, $14.00 (French Quarter)
- Dooky Chase's — 94% recommended, $18.95 (Treme)
- Alma Cafe — 93% recommended, $18.50 (Bywater)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 7 Restaurants Compared
#1
Neyow's Creole Cafe
Mid-City·$$
$14.25
Golden-fried chicken served with two sides.
Tip: Pair it with the fried okra and collard greens for a no-fail combination.
#2
High Hat Cafe
Freret·$
$15.50
Golden-fried chicken served with two sides.
Tip: On Saturday and Sunday, it comes with waffles instead of sides — a delicious twist.
#395% recommend
Coop's Place
French Quarter·$
$14.00
Cajun-spiced fried chicken, crispy on the outside and tender inside.
Tip: The chicken arrives hot and crispy if you eat it immediately. Don't let it sit — the crisp exterior softens quickly.
#494% recommend
Dooky Chase's
Treme·$$
$18.95
Golden fried chicken seasoned with spices and fried until crispy outside, tender inside.
Tip: Get it with red beans and rice or mustard greens — the side vegetables complete the plate.
#593% recommend
Alma Cafe
Bywater·$$
Pollo Chuco
$18.50
Fried chicken served with crispy green bananas (tajadas), Honduras red sauce, and pickled onions.
Tip: This is the dish Melissa cooks for friends — the pickled onions and green bananas make it different from other fried chicken.
#692% recommend
Li'l Dizzy's Cafe
Tremé·$
$13.50
Golden-fried chicken pieces fried to perfection without greasiness.
Tip: Get there early — they often run out of specials by 2:30 PM and portions are limited.
#788% recommend
Junebug
Warehouse District·$$
Fried Chicken Sandwich
$15.00
Crispy fried chicken breast on a soft bun, topped with pickles and a housemade sauce.
Tip: Order this after 10 pm when the late-night menu kicks in. It's the best value and most satisfying option at that hour.