15 Best Chicken Restaurants in San Francisco

“This place is a ridiculous gem of a spot. Rather unassuming from the outside, but inside is a super focused, stylish and capable kitchen turning out a small menu of greatness. It almost goes without saying that this is not grocery store rotisserie chicken. You actually get crispy skin here, non generic seasoning and nosiness throughout. It's also served with fresh mint and cilantro, and all the chimichurri you can stand. The sides are impeccable with next level roasted broccoli and Brussels, both also served with herbs and bright sauces. All wrapped it up with really great service. Date night-level ambiance too! Only thing is you need to be ready for stinky leftovers because the amount of cruciferous veggies (cauliflower, sprouts, broccoli) you can get, but it's worth it.“

“Relaxed setting to get their famous fried chicken sandwich with a chicken claw in it! The official menu item is the Claude the Claw. If you go frequently, they give you a card where after you order 10 sandwiches and get the next one free!“

“On a whim, my daughter and I stopped here for lunch. We split the regular fried chicken sandwich and, I kid you not, it was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. It was perfectly cooked. Very flavorful in all the components. Very impressed and will definitely be back the next time I'm in SF.“

“Better than Seoul Sausage and they won the Great American Food Truck Race! Perfect balance of spice, sauce, and crunch. The outside is amazing and the Parmesan was a nice touch!“

“Really solid meals here at an incredibly affordable price. My friend and I came here after a run and wanted something more filling but healthy. I ordered the chicken bowl, which came with a ton of herbs, lettuce, pickled onions, rice, chicken, cucumbers, and a chimichurri sauce. Both the protein and the sauce are customizable! This meal could definitely have been split into two if I wasn't so hungry. Overall, delicious food and friendly service! I'll be back to try their fried chicken next time.“

“The classic sando is terrific! Really delicious! The place was busy but they still got my order out quickly, hot and fresh! A no-frills place, but a really good chicken sandwich. $20 with fries and a drink? Have you tried McDonald's lately? I'd rather have the Bird any day, and things are more expensive in the city anyway. If I lived in the neighborhood I would frequent this place. Go check it out!“

“Very chill spot for some really good wings. The wings melt right off the bone and there's lots of great sauces to choose from. My favorite is the buffalo sauce, it has a good tang and spice to it. Second favorite is also the mango habanero which I've noticed has a varied spice level from the 2 times I've tried it. Lemon pepper and garlic Parmesan were okay flavors. The beers/ciders/sours are from local places around the bay which is cool too and they taste great. 5 wings I think is the right amount to fill you up.“

“Five star chicken katsu salad. Delicious dressing, katsu glaze on great chicken, crispy cucumbers, edamame, all really good. We had a kids meal too and loved it. My daughter decreed the breading perfect. We LOVED the star sauce. Big menu with creative chicken sandwiches. Would definitely return.“

“It's up to you, gas station good atmosphere? Not really, but the chicken makes it seem better than it is, I think.If you have trouble with spicy, make sure you order with that in mind, or your chicken will have little rivers of hot sauce all throughout! If you dig spicy, well you get the picture.They have other things to eat as well, and it's open 24hrs a day! Woohoo!“

“Buen servicio y pollo fresco y caliente!!“

“Got their 12 pc Super Special, so good! Easily fed the 3 of us, plus 1 more person if we had them. We had left over chicken which we turned into delicious chicken salad. The chicken itself was very nicely roasted with savory seasonings and was not dry on the cob. We choose the sides of corn, black beans & rice and french fries. Friendly counter service to boot. Finally, this whole meal was a great value!“

“5 stars for Paulette with the pink hair. She went well out of her way to help me to figure out how to order one of the specials that were apparently only offered if ordering from online. She still managed to serve several customers with ease (as she was also helping me with the website glitch) that were coming through during the process. Otherwise, had I ordered the same box from the counter, it would have cost me $5 more! She went above and beyond what is considered good customer service. I can only imagine how any people that come through everyday with the same issue. Paulette is fantastic.“

“1st time coming here because a close friend recommended it. No dissatisfaction. This chicken taste better than those other chains everywhere else(kfc, popeyes,etc) and the honey biscuits and jambalaya on point. I highly recommend this chicken place to everyone!“

“I've been to many different locations for rooster and rice across San Francisco. This had been my first time at this location and it was nice. It definitely was given a corporate lunch location as it's under office buildings. They forgot to add a few items to our order. The food always delivers though, especially if you order the traditional dish.“

“This is mine, so I'm kinda prejudiced! I love love love my T . Bell!!“