Highest-rated chicken wings in Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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.

Pat's Submarines

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#30. Pat's Submarines

- Rating: 3.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1741 Abbott Road Lackawanna, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Duff's Famous Wings

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#29. Duff's Famous Wings

- Rating: 3.7/5 (433 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 550 Dick Road Depew, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

Bay Leaf Restaurant

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#28. Bay Leaf Restaurant

- Rating: 3.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 864 Broadway St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: American, Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Mr. Goodbar

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#27. Mr. Goodbar

- Rating: 3.7/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1110 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Bars, Music Venues, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Pesci's Pizza & Wings

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#26. Pesci's Pizza & Wings

- Rating: 3.7/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8065 Main St. Clarence, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, American
- Read more on Yelp

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Snyder Bar & Grill

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#25. Snyder Bar & Grill

- Rating: 3.8/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2067 Kensington Ave. Amherst, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pubs, American
- Read more on Yelp

Doc Sullivan's

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#24. Doc Sullivan's

- Rating: 3.9/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 474 Abbott Road Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp

Parkside Meadow

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#23. Parkside Meadow

- Rating: 3.9/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2 Russell St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: American, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Pizza Works Etc

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#22. Pizza Works Etc

- Rating: 4.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 712 Maple Road At Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Bar-Bill North

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#21. Bar-Bill North

- Rating: 4.0/5 (465 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8326 Main St. Clarence, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Duff's Famous Wings

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#20. Duff's Famous Wings

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1694 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3651 Sheridan Drive Amherst, New York
- Categories: American, Chicken Wings, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Mustachio's Pizzeria

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#19. Mustachio's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2701 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Wingnutz Bar & Grill

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#18. Wingnutz Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Address: 1402 Millersport Hwy Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Sports Bars, Chicken Wings, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Duffs Famous Wings

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#17. Duffs Famous Wings

- Rating: 4.1/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4545 Transit Road Eastern Hills Mall Williamsville, New York
- Categories: American, Bars, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Elmo's

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#16. Elmo's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2349 Millersport Hwy Getzville, New York
- Categories: American, Pubs, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Olisi's NY

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#15. Olisi's NY

- Rating: 4.1/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2352 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Wingnutz Buffalo

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#14. Wingnutz Buffalo

- Rating: 4.1/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4600 Genesee St. Cheektowaga, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sports Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Montemaggiore Italian Restaurant

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#13. Montemaggiore Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 6150 Seneca St. Elma, New York
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

bb.q Chicken Buffalo - Amherst

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#12. bb.q Chicken Buffalo - Amherst

- Rating: 4.1/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1424 Millersport Hwy Williamsville, New York
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

Jocko's Pizza and Pasta

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#11. Jocko's Pizza and Pasta

- Rating: 4.2/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2770 Union Road Cheektowaga, New York
- Categories: Italian, Chicken Wings, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill

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#10. Sidelines Sports Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 189 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Sports City Pizza Pub

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#9. Sports City Pizza Pub

- Rating: 4.2/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1407 Niagara St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Sal's Lounge

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#8. Sal's Lounge

- Rating: 4.2/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 283 Olmstead Ave. Depew, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Fatman's Pizza

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#7. Fatman's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2712 Niagara Falls Blvd. Tonawanda, New York
- Categories: Pizza, American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Nikki's Family Diner

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#6. Nikki's Family Diner

- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1245 Abbott Road Lackawanna, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Tuscan Pizza Crust

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#5. Tuscan Pizza Crust

- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2021 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Sportsmen's Tavern

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#4. Sportsmen's Tavern

- Rating: 4.4/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 326 Amherst St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Music Venues, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

At Eleven Wings & Cuisines

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#3. At Eleven Wings & Cuisines

- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 3225 Main St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Soul Food, Chicken Wings, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

Good Guys Deli and Gril

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#2. Good Guys Deli and Gril

- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 315 Jersey St. Buffalo, New York
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

Lake Shore Cafe

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#1. Lake Shore Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3255 Lake Shore Road Blasdell, New York
- Categories: Soup, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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