Best Fried Chicken in CBD
Geelong · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 11 venues
The best fried chicken in CBD right now is Recess Bar + Eats (4.8★, 765 reviews).
#1 of 11 spot spots in Geelong
📍 247 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the baked Brie, pear salad and beef cheeks; save room for warm brownie.
★ 4.8 (765 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 11 spot spots in Geelong
📍 168 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pad thai and thai fried rice; both are reviewer favorites.
★ 4.8 (396 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 11 spot spots in Geelong
📍 LEVEL 1/237 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the karaage and chips; the wrap is a solid backup.
★ 4.8 (223 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 11 spot spots in Geelong
📍 83 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the dumplings and Xiaolongbao; the lamb ribs and braised pork rice are essential.
★ 4.9 (128 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 11 spot spots in Geelong
📍 100 Western Beach Rd, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the birria ramen; the chilaquiles are a sleeper hit.
★ 4.5 (1,528 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 11 spot spots in Geelong
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44📍 110 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the okonomiyaki; the takoyaki and agedashi tofu are must-tries.
★ 4.7 (223 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 11 spot spots in Geelong
📍 188 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.7 (173 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 11 spot spots in Geelong
📍 85 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.5 (795 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 11 spot spots in Geelong
📍 84A Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.4 (869 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 11 spot spots in Geelong
📍 116 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.5 (234 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 11 spot spots in Geelong
📍 87 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Beef Strip Laksa; the Char Siu Pork Laksa is excellent
★ 4.5 (254 reviews) on Google Maps
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Other suburbs: Geelong West