Highest-rated restaurants for chicken wings in Washington, D.C., according to Yelp

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May 4, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants for chicken wings in Washington, D.C., according to Yelp

A staple of backyard parties, family gatherings, and watch parties, chicken wings have brought family and friends together for decades with its 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. The prevalent story is that Italian-born Frank and Teressa Bellissimo first served these sauce-covered 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 city council member 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 its 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 Washington, D.C. 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.

#30. Domino's Pizza

- Rating: 1.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3255 Prospect St NW Washington, DC 20007
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#29. Domino's Pizza

- Rating: 2.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2029 K St NW Washington, DC 20006
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#28. Papa Johns Pizza

- Rating: 2.0/5 (46 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2525 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Washington, DC 20037
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Fast Food
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#27. Jumbo Pizza

- Rating: 2.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1344 U St NW Washington, DC 20009
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#26. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

- Rating: 2.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1322 14th St NW Washington, DC 20005
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Fast Food
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#25. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

- Rating: 2.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1100 Hayes St Space M108 Space M108 Arlington, VA 22202
- Categories: Fast Food, Chicken Wings
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#24. Noma Pizza

- Rating: 2.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1306 North Capitol St NW Washington, DC 20002
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
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#23. Guy Fieri's Flavortown Kitchen

- Rating: 3.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: Washington D.C., DC 20009
- Categories: Food Delivery Services, Burgers, Chicken Wings
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#22. See You Tater

- Rating: 3.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1500 S Capitol St SE Nationals Park Washington, DC 20003
- Categories: Fast Food, Barbeque, Chicken Wings
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#21. Capital Chicken & Waffles

- Rating: 3.0/5 (97 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: Washington, DC 20001
- Categories: Food Trucks, Chicken Wings, Soul Food
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#20. Pizzolis Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.0/5 (264 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1418 12th St NW Washington, DC 20005
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#19. Grand China Carryout

- Rating: 3.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1201 S Capitol St SW Washington, DC 20003
- Categories: Chinese, Chicken Wings, Soup
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#18. Duffy's Irish Pub - Dupont Circle NW

- Rating: 3.0/5 (246 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 2153 P St NW Washington, DC 20037
- Categories: Sports Bars, Irish Pub, Chicken Wings
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#17. Manhattan Pizza Truck

- Rating: 3.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: Washington, DC 20001
- Categories: Food Trucks, Chicken Wings, Pizza
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#16. Brooklyn On U

- Rating: 3.5/5 (117 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1212 U St Washington, DC 20009
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Lounges
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#15. H & Chicken

- Rating: 3.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 716 H St NE Washington, DC 20002
- Categories: Fast Food, Waffles, Chicken Wings
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#14. DC Pizza & Kabob

- Rating: 3.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2005 18th St NW Washington, DC 20009
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Kebab
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#13. Smashburger

- Rating: 3.5/5 (64 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 804 7th St NW Washington, DC 20001
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings, American (Traditional)
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#12. Georgetown Piano Bar

- Rating: 3.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 3287 M St NW Washington, DC 20007
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings, Bars
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#11. Top of the Yard Rooftop Bar

- Rating: 3.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1265 First St SE Roof of Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC- Navy Yard Washington, DC 20003
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers, Chicken Wings
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#10. Roaming Rooster

- Rating: 3.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 3500 Washington, DC 20006
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Chicken Wings
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#9. Bonchon

- Rating: 4.0/5 (567 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1015 Half St SE Washington, DC 20003
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Korean, Asian Fusion
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#8. Wingo's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (498 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 3207 O St NW Washington, DC 20007
- Categories: American (Traditional), Chicken Wings, Burgers
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#7. DCity Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (544 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 203 Florida Ave NW Washington, DC 20001
- Categories: Barbeque, Smokehouse, Chicken Wings
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#6. Fedwings

- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1517 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20036
- Categories: Barbeque, Chicken Wings
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#5. Andy's Pizza at Atlas Brew Works

- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 1201 Half St SE Atlas Brew Works Washington, DC 20003
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#4. DC Doner Food Truck

- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: Washington, DC 20037
- Categories: Food Trucks, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#3. KoChix

- Rating: 4.5/5 (370 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 400 Florida Ave NW Washington, DC 20001
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings
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#2. Tiki Carryout & Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1601 7th St NW Washington, DC 20001
- Categories: American (Traditional), Delis, Chicken Wings
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#1. Side Door Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 909 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20003
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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