What are the best chicken dishes in San Francisco?

Based on diner recommendations, the best chicken dish in San Francisco is at Chili House SF. We compared 11 restaurants serving chicken dishes.

How much do chicken dishes cost in San Francisco?

Chicken dish prices in San Francisco range from $4.00 to $38.00 across 11 restaurants.

Best Chicken Dishes in San Francisco

11 restaurants compared

Price range: $4.00 – $38.00

Avg recommendation: 94%

Top 5 Chicken Dishes in San Francisco (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 11 restaurants:

Chongqing Chicken at Chili House SF, $16.50 (Inner Richmond)
Fried Chicken at Brenda's French Soul Food, $19.50 (Tenderloin)
Chicken Tinga Burrita at Loló, $5.00 (Mission District)
Banh Mi Ga (Roast Chicken) at Saigon Sandwich, $4.00 (Tenderloin)
Fogline Farm Chicken Alla Diavola at Cotogna, $38.00 (Jackson Square)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 11 Chicken Dishes

Chongqing Chicken

Chili House SF

Inner Richmond·$$

$16.50

Cubed chicken tossed with whole dried chilis, peppercorns, and aromatics until crispy.

Tip: This is communal eating at its best — dig in with chopsticks and pick around the chilis to find tender chicken underneath.

Fried Chicken

Brenda's French Soul Food

Tenderloin·$$

$19.50

Brined and double-dredged fried chicken with a crispy, golden crust and moist interior.

Tip: Order a family-style plate of three thighs and three drumsticks to share. The contrast of dark and white meat is delicious.

Chicken Tinga Burrita

Loló

Mission District·$$

$5.00

Small warm tortilla filled with shredded chicken tinga, crema, pickled onion, and avocado.

Tip: Order multiple burritas to share — they're small, meant to be eaten quickly, and pair well with mezcal.

Banh Mi Ga (Roast Chicken)

Saigon Sandwich

Tenderloin·$

$4.00

Golden-roasted chicken with pickled vegetables on a crispy baguette.

Tip: The chicken is just as good as the pork but slightly lighter in flavor — try it if you want something less rich.

Fogline Farm Chicken Alla Diavola

Cotogna

Jackson Square·$$$

$38.00

Herb-brined chicken split and grilled over the rotisserie, served spicy.

Tip: Order the chicken to share — portions are generous. Pair with seasonal vegetable sides like grilled asparagus or roasted carrots.

Enchiladas de Mole con Pollo

Nopalito

NoPa·$$

$26.00

Rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken, covered in house-made mole sauce.

Tip: Order this if you want to taste authentic Mexican technique — mole is the kind of sauce that requires years to master, and Guzman's version proves it.

Tuscan Fried Chicken

Tosca Cafe

North Beach·$$$

$36.00

Herb-brined chicken fried golden and served with seasonal vegetables.

Tip: Generously portioned and perfect for sharing. The skin is crispy and the meat stays juicy inside.

Chicken Pita Sandwich

Souvla

Hayes Valley·$$

$15.00

Rotisserie chicken with radish, red onion, feta, and harissa yogurt sauce in warm pita.

Tip: Ask if the chicken is available that day — some locations run out during peak lunch hours.

#998% recommend

Original Dry-Fried Chicken Wings

San Tung

Inner Sunset·$$

$14.50

Chicken wings crusted in a glossy garlic, ginger, and red pepper sauce with a caramel finish.

Tip: Write your name on the whiteboard with your party size — the communal table setup means turnover is fast, so wait times often move quicker than they appear.

#1095% recommend

Pho Ga

Turtle Tower

Financial District·$

$12.50

Chicken pho with clear broth and fresh rice noodles.

Tip: This is the Northern style — no bean sprouts or basil on the side like you'd get at other pho spots. The broth is the star, so you don't need extras.

#1190% recommend

Chongqing Chicken Wings

Mission Chinese Food

Mission District·$$

$16.00

Crispy chicken wings tossed in a spicy, numbing sauce with Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies.

Tip: These are addictive but intense — share one order among the group and expect heat to build with each bite.