25 Orlando spots to indulge your craving for the most essential snack: wings

Chicken wings are the essential bar and party food — particularly when watching sports — and some Orlando restaurants are known among wing connoisseurs as the best of the best. These are the essential hometown favorites in Orlando where you can get your flappers, flats and drums fix.

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Domu Wings 
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Yes, Domu is a ramen joint, but the kimchi butter crispy wings are so popular they spun off a delivery-only version. 
Photo via Domu on Facebook

Domu Wings

domuwings.com
Yes, Domu is a ramen joint, but the kimchi butter crispy wings are so popular they spun off a delivery-only version.

Photo via Domu on Facebook
Johnny’s Fillin’ Station 
2631 S. Fern Creek Ave., 407-894-6900
Johnny’s might not be as known for its wings so much as its burgers, but that doesn’t mean people don’t love them. They’re popular enough for their “All You Can Eat Wing Wednesdays,” after all.
Photo via Johnny’s Fillin’ Station on Facebook

Johnny’s Fillin’ Station

2631 S. Fern Creek Ave., 407-894-6900
Johnny’s might not be as known for its wings so much as its burgers, but that doesn’t mean people don’t love them. They’re popular enough for their “All You Can Eat Wing Wednesdays,” after all.

Photo via Johnny’s Fillin’ Station on Facebook
Flyers Wings & Grill 
5621 W. Colonial Drive, 407-297-9464
Established in 1988, Flyers has more options for its wings than you can try in one day. Enjoy their weekly wing specials on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.
Photo via Flyer’s Wings and Grill on Instagram

Flyers Wings & Grill

5621 W. Colonial Drive, 407-297-9464
Established in 1988, Flyers has more options for its wings than you can try in one day. Enjoy their weekly wing specials on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.

Photo via Flyer’s Wings and Grill on Instagram
The Local Bar & Grill 
3231 Edgewater Drive, 407-900-9005
The Local in College Park is here by popular demand! Enjoy your drinks with their “gourmet wings and burgers.”
Photo via The Local Bar & Grill on Yelp

The Local Bar & Grill

3231 Edgewater Drive, 407-900-9005
The Local in College Park is here by popular demand! Enjoy your drinks with their “gourmet wings and burgers.”

Photo via The Local Bar & Grill on Yelp
Josie’s Pizza & Wings 
1225 S. Hiawassee Road, 407-296-4009
Josie’s might have some really good pizza, but their wings are nothing to scoff at. They've been open for the last 20 years, and Josie’s recipes are “original, homemade creations,” made fresh every day.
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Josie’s Pizza & Wings

1225 S. Hiawassee Road, 407-296-4009
Josie’s might have some really good pizza, but their wings are nothing to scoff at. They've been open for the last 20 years, and Josie’s recipes are “original, homemade creations,” made fresh every day.

Photo via Josie’s Pizza & WingsFacebook
Kai Asian Street Fare 
1555 Semoran Blvd., Winter Park, 407-821 3430
Kai is serving up the crispiest of Korean-style crispy wings. Try out their original soy garlic wings.  
Photo via Kai Asian Street Fare on Facebook

Kai Asian Street Fare

1555 Semoran Blvd., Winter Park, 407-821 3430
Kai is serving up the crispiest of Korean-style crispy wings. Try out their original soy garlic wings.

Photo via Kai Asian Street Fare on Facebook
Harry Buffalo 
129 W. Church St., 407-422-6656
Marinated in a dry rub for 24 hours, slow-roasted, deep-fried, and tossed in your choice of 13 sauces, how can you go wrong with these flappers? 
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Harry Buffalo

129 W. Church St., 407-422-6656
Marinated in a dry rub for 24 hours, slow-roasted, deep-fried, and tossed in your choice of 13 sauces, how can you go wrong with these flappers?

Photo via Harry Buffalo on Facebook
Nessa's Food Co. BBQ Restaurant 
14 W. McKey St., Ocoee, 321-370-8172
Make sure to stop by this BBQ joint where they smoke their wings with seasoned oak on the daily. Grab one of their amazing sides while you’re at it too. 
Photo via Nessa's Food Co. on Facebook

Nessa's Food Co. BBQ Restaurant

14 W. McKey St., Ocoee, 321-370-8172
Make sure to stop by this BBQ joint where they smoke their wings with seasoned oak on the daily. Grab one of their amazing sides while you’re at it too.

Photo via Nessa's Food Co. on Facebook
Kennedy Chicken & Grill 
6601 Old Winter Garden Road, 407-440-2593
With a blended Mediterranean and American menu, Kennedy Chicken & Grill mainly serves Buffalo-style wings, but plenty of sauces to make them your own. 
Photo via Kennedy Chicken & Grill on Facebook

Kennedy Chicken & Grill

6601 Old Winter Garden Road, 407-440-2593
With a blended Mediterranean and American menu, Kennedy Chicken & Grill mainly serves Buffalo-style wings, but plenty of sauces to make them your own.

Photo via Kennedy Chicken & Grill on Facebook
Friendly Confines 
3088 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, 407-478-0506
Friendly Confines has locations in Lake Mary, Winter Park, and Altamonte Springs so everyone can try their delicious “claws” and wings.
Photo via My Friendly Confines on Facebook

Friendly Confines

3088 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, 407-478-0506
Friendly Confines has locations in Lake Mary, Winter Park, and Altamonte Springs so everyone can try their delicious “claws” and wings.

Photo via My Friendly Confines on Facebook
New Texas Fried Chicken & Pizza 
400 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-439-0449
This is another one that might not have a lot of online presence, but it's super popular with the locals. 
Photo via New Texas Fried Chicken & Pizza on Facebook

New Texas Fried Chicken & Pizza

400 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-439-0449
This is another one that might not have a lot of online presence, but it's super popular with the locals.

Photo via New Texas Fried Chicken & Pizza on Facebook
Papa Bees 
480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, 407-260-1122
Check out Papa Bees if you like your wings with extra sauce. If you’re feeling brave, try out their nuke sauce. I triple dog dare you. 
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Papa Bees

480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, 407-260-1122
Check out Papa Bees if you like your wings with extra sauce. If you’re feeling brave, try out their nuke sauce. I triple dog dare you.

Photo via Papa Bees
The Porch 
643 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park, 407-571-9101
You cannot go wrong with the Porch’s twice cooked and brined crispy wings. Choose your own flavor of heartburn with 15 sauce options. 
Photo via The Porch on Facebook

The Porch

643 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park, 407-571-9101
You cannot go wrong with the Porch’s twice cooked and brined crispy wings. Choose your own flavor of heartburn with 15 sauce options.

Photo via The Porch on Facebook
Wing Alley 
2215 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, 407-348-9464
A small family-owned restaurant, Wing Alley is the kind of place you can bring your friends and family, or chow down on your own. 
Photo via Wing Alley on Facebook

Wing Alley

2215 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, 407-348-9464
A small family-owned restaurant, Wing Alley is the kind of place you can bring your friends and family, or chow down on your own.

Photo via Wing Alley on Facebook
Wing Shack 
4650 E. Michigan St., 407-381-4798
Located near Conway, Wing Shack has been around for 20 years, and offers plenty of music and entertainment to go with their “award-winning” wings.
Photo via Wing Shack on Wing Shack’s

Wing Shack

4650 E. Michigan St., 407-381-4798
Located near Conway, Wing Shack has been around for 20 years, and offers plenty of music and entertainment to go with their “award-winning” wings.

Photo via Wing Shack on Wing Shack’s
Wings of Winter Garden 
12801 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, 407-656-4492
Family owned since 1983, Wings of Winter Garden serves up your classic mild, medium and hot sauces with the addition of the ever-so-spicier "mother-in-law sauce." Double up on flavor by adding barbecue, honey, teriyaki, honey mustard or garlic. 
Photo via Wings of Winter Garden on Facebook

Wings of Winter Garden

12801 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, 407-656-4492
Family owned since 1983, Wings of Winter Garden serves up your classic mild, medium and hot sauces with the addition of the ever-so-spicier "mother-in-law sauce." Double up on flavor by adding barbecue, honey, teriyaki, honey mustard or garlic.

Photo via Wings of Winter Garden on Facebook
The Hideaway Bar
516 Virginia Drive, 407-898-5892
Come drink, make new friends, take a selfie, eat some wings, and forget all about it the next day. 
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The Hideaway Bar

516 Virginia Drive, 407-898-5892
Come drink, make new friends, take a selfie, eat some wings, and forget all about it the next day.

Photo by Sarah Jennifer Hardin/Orlando Weekly
Wingz Wingzz Wingzzz 
452 N Park Ave, Apopka, 407-464-3779
As the name shows, here there be Wingz! This Apopka restaurant offers great wings, at great prices.
Photo via Wingz Wingzz Wingzzz on Facebook

Wingz Wingzz Wingzzz

452 N Park Ave, Apopka, 407-464-3779
As the name shows, here there be Wingz! This Apopka restaurant offers great wings, at great prices.

Photo via Wingz Wingzz Wingzzz on Facebook
ANF Gyros & Grill 
5507 W. Colonial Drive, 407-985-3504
With three locations in the Orlando area, ANF’s chicken wings make the list by popular demand!
Photo via ANF Gyros & Grill on ANF’s website

ANF Gyros & Grill

5507 W. Colonial Drive, 407-985-3504
With three locations in the Orlando area, ANF’s chicken wings make the list by popular demand!

Photo via ANF Gyros & Grill on ANF’s website
Chi-Kin 
813 N. Mills Ave., 407-730-8658
Customers drive over an hour to get their hands on these double-fried crispy Korean wings. Rest assured, if you’re dragging any vegan friends along, they have plenty of vegan chi-kin options. 
Photo via Chi-Kin on Instagram

Chi-Kin

813 N. Mills Ave., 407-730-8658
Customers drive over an hour to get their hands on these double-fried crispy Korean wings. Rest assured, if you’re dragging any vegan friends along, they have plenty of vegan chi-kin options.

Photo via Chi-Kin on Instagram
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