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Vote for Tallahassee's Best Chicken Restaurant
Tallahassee residents have until Friday to vote for their favorite local chicken spot in the second round of the city's chicken restaurant competition.
Mar. 23, 2026 at 9:03am
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The battle to crown the best chicken restaurant in Tallahassee is heating up. Residents can now vote for their favorite among the Elite 8 finalists, with the winner to be announced on April 13. The competition features local favorites like A-Town Wings and Lindy's Chicken going up against national chains like Buffalo Wild Wings and Raising Cane's. Voting for the second round of matchups is open from March 23 to March 27, with the Final Four and championship rounds to follow in the coming weeks.
Why it matters
Tallahassee's vibrant food scene is a point of pride for the community, and this chicken restaurant competition highlights the city's diverse array of local eateries as well as the passionate support of residents for their favorite spots. The winner will earn bragging rights as the city's top chicken destination, showcasing the culinary talent and loyal customer base that make Tallahassee's dining landscape so dynamic.
The details
The competition features head-to-head matchups between eight of Tallahassee's top chicken restaurants, with voting for the second round open from March 23 to March 27. Local favorites like A-Town Wings, known for its creative wing flavors, and Lindy's Chicken, a 60-year-old institution, are facing off against national chains like Buffalo Wild Wings and Raising Cane's. Residents can cast their votes online, with the winner of each matchup advancing to the Final Four and championship rounds in the coming weeks.
- Voting for the second round of matchups began on March 23 and will close at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 27.
- The Final Four voting will take place from March 30 to April 3.
- The championship round, known as The Finals, will run from April 6 to April 10.
- The winner will be announced on Monday, April 13.
The players
A-Town Wings
A local Tallahassee restaurant known for its creative wing flavor combinations and wing-themed drinks.
Buffalo Wild Wings
A national sports bar chain that offers a variety of fried chicken dishes, including tenders, sandwiches, and traditional wings.
Chick-fil-A
A popular fast-food chain specializing in hand-breaded chicken sandwiches, tenders, and nuggets.
Guthrie's
A Tallahassee-based fast-food restaurant that has been serving its signature chicken finger meals for over 30 years.
Lindy's Chicken
A Tallahassee institution that has been serving fried chicken for nearly 60 years, with a reputation for being a favorite of rapper T-Pain.
What’s next
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The takeaway
This chicken restaurant competition highlights the vibrant food scene in Tallahassee, showcasing the city's diverse array of local eateries and the passionate support of residents for their favorite spots. The winner will earn bragging rights as the top chicken destination in the city, cementing its place as a culinary destination.
