Is there anything better than a plate full of spicy wings? They’re the perfect finger food for any occasion – the big game, sharing with friends or as an appetizer before an even bigger meal. We’ve found 10 of the best restaurants in Southern California that serve up the best wings.
- Belly Bombz, Long Beach and Surrounding Area
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Liezel E./Yelp You’ll think you’ve found heaven when you find this food truck. Change things up a little with some Korean wings. Try the soy caramel, mom’s recipe or get ’em super hot with the firecracker.
- Beer Belly, Los Angeles
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Ann K./Yelp If you’re looking for hot and spicy, Beer Belly’s gotcha covered. Try the Jidori hot wings with volcano chipotle sauce. 532 S Western Avenue, Los Angeles.
- Blake’s Place, Anaheim
Cesar M./Yelp
Mel L./Yelp The BBQ here is to die for, but the chili apricot wings are simply divine. 2905 E. Miraloma Avenue, Anaheim.
- The Buffalo Spot, Multiple Locations
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Juan R./Yelp This small, local chain of restaurants serves up boneless wings over fries, smothered in sauce. Give ’em a try - they’re scrumptious! 4740 E. 7th Street, Long Beach.
- Dirty Birds, San Diego
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Mark K./Yelp You’ve got to try the dirty ranch wings at Dirty Birds. It’s a blend of their secret sauce with ranch dressing, and it’s tremendously messy to eat, but worth it! 4656 Mission Blvd., San Diego.
- Hot Wings Cafe, Los Angeles
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Hanjoon S./Yelp Wings cooked to perfection, and not too spicy. 7011 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles.
- TLT Food, Irvine
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Angela C/Yelp For a change of pace, head to TLT Food. Wings at a Mexican restaurant? You bet! Try the Spicy Sambai Wings (Sambai is an Indonesian hot sauce that is downright addictive). 705 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine.
- Wicks Brewing Company Riverside,
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Roy R/Yelp This place is well worth a visit just for its baked wings. 11620 Sterling Avenue, Riverside.
- Wings Empire, Multiple Locations
Clownbaby Y./Yelp
Austin E./Yelp Wings Empire is a mini empire with locations all over Southern California. The wings are just right - try hot, medium and lemon pepper trio.
- Wings World, Los Angeles
Cassy H./Yelp
Frank H./Yelp The lemon pepper wings at Wings World are the best…but you’re still gonna want to go half-n-half with some medium or spicy wings. 5109 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles.
What’s your favorite place to grab a basket of wings?
Sandra S./Yelp
Liezel E./Yelp
You’ll think you’ve found heaven when you find this food truck. Change things up a little with some Korean wings. Try the soy caramel, mom’s recipe or get ’em super hot with the firecracker.
Ann K./Yelp
If you’re looking for hot and spicy, Beer Belly’s gotcha covered. Try the Jidori hot wings with volcano chipotle sauce. 532 S Western Avenue, Los Angeles.
Cesar M./Yelp
Mel L./Yelp
The BBQ here is to die for, but the chili apricot wings are simply divine. 2905 E. Miraloma Avenue, Anaheim.
Cole C./Yelp
Juan R./Yelp
This small, local chain of restaurants serves up boneless wings over fries, smothered in sauce. Give ’em a try - they’re scrumptious! 4740 E. 7th Street, Long Beach.
Bill B./Yelp
Mark K./Yelp
You’ve got to try the dirty ranch wings at Dirty Birds. It’s a blend of their secret sauce with ranch dressing, and it’s tremendously messy to eat, but worth it! 4656 Mission Blvd., San Diego.
Rob S./Yelp
Hanjoon S./Yelp
Wings cooked to perfection, and not too spicy. 7011 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles.
Business Owner/Yelp
Angela C/Yelp
For a change of pace, head to TLT Food. Wings at a Mexican restaurant? You bet! Try the Spicy Sambai Wings (Sambai is an Indonesian hot sauce that is downright addictive). 705 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine.
Greg G./Yelp
Roy R/Yelp
This place is well worth a visit just for its baked wings. 11620 Sterling Avenue, Riverside.
Clownbaby Y./Yelp
Austin E./Yelp
Wings Empire is a mini empire with locations all over Southern California. The wings are just right - try hot, medium and lemon pepper trio.
Cassy H./Yelp
Frank H./Yelp
The lemon pepper wings at Wings World are the best…but you’re still gonna want to go half-n-half with some medium or spicy wings. 5109 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles.
For more spicy, saucy goodness, take a look at our list of 11 Best BBQ Restaurants.
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