From Portland to Buffalo, here are 5 of the best chicken wing destinations across America
From award-winning sauces in Portland to a legendary Buffalo tavern, these five restaurants across the U.S. serve some of the best chicken wings in America.
TL;DR
- Chicken wings have become an American staple, popularized in Buffalo, New York, in the 1960s.
- The Takeout identified top chicken wing destinations based on customer reviews, polls, news coverage, and competitions.
- Fire on the Mountain in Portland, Oregon, is known for inventive sauces like Spicy Peanut and Raspberry Habanero, with its Buffalo Lime Cilantro sauce winning an award in 2018.
- Scovilles in Salt Lake City, Utah, offers a variety of spicy sauces and dry rubs, with milder options available for those who prefer less heat.
- A Topeka, Kansas, restaurant has been awarded 'Best Wings' by the Topeka Capital-Journal for five consecutive years and won 'Twisted Wing King' in 2021.
- Ale Emporium in Indianapolis, Indiana, is celebrated for its Hermanaki wing and classic Buffalo wings.
- Bar-Bill Tavern in Buffalo, New York, is recognized by locals and Visit Buffalo Niagara as a top wing spot, even mentioned by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.