Highest-rated chicken wings in Milwaukee by diners

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May 4, 2023
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Highest-rated chicken wings in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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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Champion Chicken

#25. Champion Chicken

- Rating: 2.5/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8718 West Lisbon Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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Toppers Pizza

#24. Toppers Pizza

- Rating: 2.6/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2842 West Rawson Ave. Franklin, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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The King Crab Shack

#23. The King Crab Shack

- Rating: 2.6/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1330 East Brady St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

#22. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

- Rating: 2.6/5 (162 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7575 Edgerton Ave. Greenfield, Wisconsin
- Categories: Burgers, American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Rosati's Pizza

#21. Rosati's Pizza

- Rating: 2.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6558 South Lovers Lane Road Franklin, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Rock & Brews MKE

#20. Rock & Brews MKE

- Rating: 2.8/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1721 West Canal St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, Salad, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Gianelli's Pizza & Chicken Man

#19. Gianelli's Pizza & Chicken Man

- Rating: 3.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 8430 West Silver Spring Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Barbecue, Pizza, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Mad Chicken

#18. Mad Chicken

- Rating: 3.1/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 2045 East North Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chicken Wings, fast food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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MooSa's

#17. MooSa's

- Rating: 3.1/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 2272 North Lincoln Memorial Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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Rosati's Pizza

#16. Rosati's Pizza

- Rating: 3.2/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6900 North Santa Monica Blvd. Fox Point, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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Golden Chicken

#15. Golden Chicken

- Rating: 3.2/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10605 West Forest Home Ave. Hales Corners, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Shop, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Golden Chicken

#14. Golden Chicken

- Rating: 3.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3032 South 13th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Comfort Food, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Limanskis Pub

#13. Limanskis Pub

- Rating: 3.3/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8900 West Greenfield Ave. West Allis, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pubs, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Wings Over Milwaukee

#12. Wings Over Milwaukee

- Rating: 3.3/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1434 East Brady St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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Club Garibaldi

#11. Club Garibaldi

- Rating: 3.4/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2501 South Superior St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Pubs, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Skybox Sports Bar

#10. Skybox Sports Bar

- Rating: 3.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2213 North Mlk Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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JJ Fish & Chicken

#9. JJ Fish & Chicken

- Rating: 3.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1334 North 35th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chicken Wings, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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Steny's Tavern & Grill

#8. Steny's Tavern & Grill

- Rating: 3.6/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 800 South 2nd St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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Fourth-N-Long

#7. Fourth-N-Long

- Rating: 3.8/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8911 West National Ave. West Allis, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sports Bars, Pubs, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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TomKen's Friendly Fried Chicken

#6. TomKen's Friendly Fried Chicken

- Rating: 3.8/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8001 West Greenfield Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Chicken Shop
- Read more on Yelp

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Charleys Cheesesteaks

#5. Charleys Cheesesteaks

- Rating: 3.9/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3272 South 27th St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Fast food, Cheesesteaks, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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The Tap Room

#4. The Tap Room

- Rating: 3.9/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1301 Milwaukee Ave. South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Chicken Wings, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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Points East Pub

#3. Points East Pub

- Rating: 4.0/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1501 North Jackson St. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Sports Bars, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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IVR Bar

#2. IVR Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 10590 Good Hope Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: Bars, Chicken Wings, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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Crispy Kitchen

#1. Crispy Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 7222 North Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Categories: American, Chicken Wings, Chicken Shop
- 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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