Best Wings in Milwaukee

A rite of passage for Milwaukee eaters: grill-finished wings with a just-right burn, served in a classic 21-and-up corner tavern. Repeated Best of Milwaukee winner in Shepherd Express and long praised by Thrillist; the pub’s own site confirms hours and the wings-only focus.

Walker’s Point’s game-day institution bakes sauce into meaty, naked wings, with a deep sauce roster from Sweet & Spicy Garlic to the fearsome Scary Jerry. Frequently recommended by local food writers at OnMilwaukee; the tavern’s menu page confirms current flavors.

Bay View’s century-old tavern turns out grill-marked wings that locals swear by—especially on Wing Wednesday. Newly highlighted by Eater in 2025 and regularly cited by Milwaukee Magazine and OnMilwaukee; the bar’s site notes it’s 21+ with kitchen hours posted.

Milwaukee-area wing royalty from a family-run tavern: fried, grilled, or breaded, with house sauces like JB3 and Buffalo Sings the Blues. Covered by Thrillist and Travel Wisconsin; current hours and specials appear on TomKen’s site.

Known for creative, house-made sauces—think Blueberry BBQ or Devil’s Balls—and a fry-sauce-grill technique that delivers char and snap. Praised by OnMilwaukee; the restaurant’s site confirms it’s locally owned with hours and sauce list intact.

Walker’s Point craft-beer haunt with a dedicated wing section—Alabama white, Nashville hot, Korean BBQ, dry rub, and more. Featured by Eater in 2025; Toast menu shows an up-to-date wing lineup and hours.

From a TomKen’s alum, these wings use a three-step method for charred skin and juicy meat, with rotating sauces like Greek Freak and CB2. Covered by OnMilwaukee and praised by neighborhood regulars; the official site confirms hours.

Brady Street’s grill-kissed wings arrive extra-crispy with a solid flavor range from Caribbean Jerk to Hot Honey. Lauded by local reviewers at Milwaukee Wings; Toast shows one-pound wing orders and current pricing.

Downtown sports bar with flame-licked, grilled wings and heat-forward sauces like Scorpion Whiskey. Their menu notes a Wingfest Judge’s Choice 1st Place; current events and hours are active on the site.

Third Ward barbecue favorite serving rosemary wet-rubbed, slow-smoked wings finished crisp. Verified on the restaurant’s current menu and OpenTable; a Benson’s Restaurant Group spot that still feels very local.

By the ballpark, this independent sports bar grills meaty thigh wings with sauces from Tough Guy to Teriyaki Habanero. Menu and hours are current on the restaurant’s site; local reviewers call out value and generous portions.

A chef-driven detour: crisp wings with five-spice and chilies from James Beard–recognized chefs Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite. Highlighted by OnMilwaukee and popular with diners seeking a different, dialed-in flavor profile.