Highest-rated chicken wings in Atlanta by diners

A staple of backyard parties, family gatherings, and watch parties, chicken wings have brought family and friends together for decades with their hot sauces, sweet coatings, and ever-so-satisfying bites.

These days, if you do a search for chicken wings in restaurants, you're likely to come up with a choice of sports bars, sandwich shops, food trucks, Korean restaurants, and Southern shops. It's clear that the wings have transcended cultural barriers, which is why when we talk about origins, there are many to investigate.

Buffalo wings are the first to come to mind. This popular chicken wing style was born (where else?) in the city of Buffalo, New York. The prevalent story is that Italian-born Frank and Teressa Bellissimo first served these sauce-smothered avian parts to their son in 1964 and eventually in their restaurant, Anchor Bar. But another story says that John Young, a Black Buffalonian, was there serving wings on a busy Jefferson Avenue way before then. Young's wings were served with a mombo sauce that Buffalo councilman James Pitts called the "lip-smacking, liver-quivering sauce (that) titillated our taste buds down to our toes."

Korean fried chicken is another style that's captured the hearts of many with midnight cravings. Crispy, messy, and perfect with a glass of beer, these chicken wings are the stuff of dreams that got their start thanks to the popularity of cheap cooking oil in Korea and a sweet and spicy yangnyeom seasoning. Chain stores like KyoChon and Bonchon serving these delectable wings quickly opened, introducing innovations like soy fried chicken, garlic chicken, and even curried fried chicken. As these shops have made their way overseas and onto our plates, they've also inspired local chefs to elevate the humble bird on a plate.

So, where should you go to find the perfect finger-licking bite? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants for chicken wings in the Atlanta area using data from Yelp. The rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Read on to see where you can satisfy your next craving.

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The Wing Bar

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#30. The Wing Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 494 Flat Shoals Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, New American
- Read more on Yelp

bb.q Chicken Decatur

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#29. bb.q Chicken Decatur

- Rating: 4.0/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 319 West Ponce De Leon Ave. Unit 40 Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Shop, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Sumo Hibachi & Wings

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#28. Sumo Hibachi & Wings

- Rating: 4.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 3404 Clairmont Road Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

The Local

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#27. The Local

- Rating: 4.0/5 (425 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 758 Ponce De Leon Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Dive Bars, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Rickettes

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#26. Rickettes

- Rating: 4.0/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2740 Greenbriar Pkwy Southwest Ste B6 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano

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#25. Gio's Chicken Amalfitano

- Rating: 4.0/5 (506 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1099 Hemphill Ave. Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Italian, Chicken Wings, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

Atlanta's Best Wings

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#24. Atlanta's Best Wings

- Rating: 4.0/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3557 Memorial Drive Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Strikeout Wingz - Atlanta

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#23. Strikeout Wingz - Atlanta

- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 60 Peachtree St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Rock's Chicken & Fries

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#22. Rock's Chicken & Fries

- Rating: 4.0/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3500 Peachtree Road Floor 3 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: American, Chicken Shop, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Bully Boy

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#21. Bully Boy

- Rating: 4.0/5 (203 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 828 Ralph McGill Blvd. Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Cocktail Bars, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Wing King Express

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#20. Wing King Express

- Rating: 4.1/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5600 Buford Hwy Northeast Ste 102 Doraville, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Atlanta Fish House & Grill

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#19. Atlanta Fish House & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1437 Campbellton Road Southwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Tastee Spoon

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#18. Tastee Spoon

- Rating: 4.1/5 (425 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4745 Ashford Dunwoody Road Ste C Dunwoody, Georgia
- Categories: Caribbean, Chicken Wings, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Hattie B's Hot Chicken

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#17. Hattie B's Hot Chicken

- Rating: 4.1/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 711 10th St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Southern, Chicken Wings, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

Public House 28

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#16. Public House 28

- Rating: 4.1/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2030 Bolton Road Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Wine Bars, American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Tandoori Pizza & Wing Co

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#15. Tandoori Pizza & Wing Co

- Rating: 4.1/5 (67 reviews)
- Address: 1175 Peachtree St. Northeast Ste 160 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Huskey's Kitchen

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#14. Huskey's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1900 2nd Ave. Ste A Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Chicken Wings, American
- Read more on Yelp

Wings n Grill

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#13. Wings n Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2883 North Decatur Road Ste 2883E Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Firepit Pizza Tavern

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#12. Firepit Pizza Tavern

- Rating: 4.2/5 (296 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 519 Memorial Drive Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

bb.q Chicken Doraville

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#11. bb.q Chicken Doraville

- Rating: 4.3/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5805 Buford Hwy Northeast Ste 2 Doraville, Georgia
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

Three Buddies

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#10. Three Buddies

- Rating: 4.3/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4966 Buford Hwy Chamblee, Georgia
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Clay's Sports Cafe

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#9. Clay's Sports Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5975 Roswell Road Ste D 245 Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Corner Slice

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#8. Corner Slice

- Rating: 4.3/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 902 West College Ave. Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Atlanta East

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#7. Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Atlanta East

- Rating: 4.3/5 (2263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 299 Moreland Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

B & L Wings

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#6. B & L Wings

- Rating: 4.4/5 (122 reviews)
- Address: 800 Forrest St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Gourmet Cafe & Subs

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#5. Gourmet Cafe & Subs

- Rating: 4.4/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1166 Franklin Road Southeast Ste 10 Marietta, Georgia
- Categories: Cheesesteaks, Chicken Wings, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Kamayan Atl

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#4. Kamayan Atl

- Rating: 4.4/5 (275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5150 Buford Hwy Ne Ste A230 Doraville, Georgia
- Categories: Filipino, Desserts, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Zunzi's

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#3. Zunzi's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1971 Howell Mill Road Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Sandwiches, Caterers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Pelicana Chicken

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#2. Pelicana Chicken

- Rating: 4.6/5 (293 reviews)
- Address: 420 14th St. Northwest Ste 100A Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Local Expedition Wood Fired Grill

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#1. Local Expedition Wood Fired Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (514 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1110 Hammond Drive Ste 15 Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Barbecue, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 223 metros.

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