Best Wings in New York (2025)

Park Slope’s longtime Bills-friendly hangout turns out ultrasaucy, buttery Buffalo wings with serious crunch. Frequently praised by The Infatuation and beloved by locals for doing classic wings right without fuss.

Red Hook’s smoke temple does whole Vietnamese-style wings: oak-smoked, sesame-and-scallion glossed, with cilantro ranch. Eater NY highlights them, and the shop’s impact on the neighborhood has been noted by national critics.

The 15 Best Buffalo Wings In NYC - New York - The Infatuation

The wings at Blondies are very saucy, but in a Bruce-Willis-in-Armageddon feat of engineering, the skin stays crispy and acts like a compression sleeve, keeping the meat underneath tender. These are near the pinnacle of NYC wings, and you can get them at this Upper West Side sports bar any day of the week. - neha talreja, kenny yang, willa moore, will hartman

Astoria’s friendly neighborhood bar turns out postcard-perfect Buffalo wings with a spot-on sauce-to-crunch ratio. The Infatuation calls them some of the city’s best; locals back it up on busy game nights.

Bay Ridge’s wing powerhouse offers a sprawling flavor slate, from Anchor Bar–style Buffalo to whiskey-laced BBQ. Repeatedly honored in community awards and celebrated by local press for its lively wing nights.

New to Clinton Hill, this Thai spot serves finger-cut winglets caramelized in fish sauce or dusted Esan-style. Grub Street singled out the split-wing prep in 2025; the menu channels Bangkok street-flavor with Brooklyn swagger.

Cash-only Red Hook favorite with a big backyard and bigger flavors. Its Buffalo wings make frequent best-of lists, and the easygoing scene draws regulars for beers, burgers, and baskets of orange-stained napkins.

Plug Uglies - Review - Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation

It's hard to pick just one thing we like the most about Plug Uglies, a sports bar on the Upper East Side. We love that when we texted our friends to see if they wanted to meet up, we got to type out the words “Plug Uglies” and weren’t referring to a shady floormate from college. And we also love that they have some of the city’s best buffalo wings. They come out hot, crispy, and in a more-acidic-than-normal buffalo sauce with the classic vegetables and dips. This bar attracts a slightly rowdier crowd, and they don’t always play the volume for the big game, making it better for groups of mixed sports interest. They’ve got shuffleboard tables, and a location in Gramercy (that one is bring-your-own-food, just FYI). photo credit: Will Hartman - Will Hartman

Queens mainstay with a deep beer list and breaded jumbo Buffalo wings that win over skeptics. Frequently recommended by The Infatuation; a reliable stop before or after Forest Hills Stadium shows.

Carroll Gardens’ wing-focused bar serves no-frills Buffalo by the bowl, plus an addictive voodoo dry rub. Recently highlighted by The Infatuation; the covered backyard with TVs makes it a group favorite.