The full ranking
From Newton dive-bar legends to Allston's Korean-fried newcomers, the wing plates Boston actually lines up for.
Buff's Pub (Newton)
A Newton Corner dive-bar legend since 1976, Buff's has won Boston Magazine's Best Wings award repeatedly and Thrillist once called their wings the best in the state. Over a dozen sauces and a reliably packed room on any given Sunday.
Mahaniyom (Brookline)
A 24-seat Brookline Village gem serving Thai small plates and handcrafted cocktails inspired by Bangkok bar culture. The 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand winner is the only Boston restaurant to receive two Michelin distinctions in the same year, and the wings are a standout on the shareable menu.
Firefly's BBQ (Marlborough)
MetroWest's most-awarded barbecue house, open since 2000 and voted Best Wings in the region by popular vote. The wings share the menu with smoked ribs, brisket, and 20 draft brews on tap.
Teddy's on the Hill (Beacon Hill)
A Beacon Hill bar and arcade with grilled and fried wings in a wide range of sauces, from lemon pepper to buffalo. The lively room features Golden Tee, skee-ball, and South Shore-style bar pizza alongside the wing platters.
Lincoln Tavern (South Boston)
A lively South Boston gathering place known for spicy chicken wings baked in its wood-fired pizza oven, served with blue cheese and celery. The combination of char, heat, and crunch has made them a South Boston staple.
The Smoke Shop BBQ (Kendall Square)
World Champion Pitmaster Andy Husbands channels two decades of competition barbecue into a menu built around slow-cooked brisket, burnt ends, and Texas hot links. The bar wings, which some reviewers have called the best in the city, come paired with a 200-plus American whiskey selection.
Monument Restaurant & Tavern (Charlestown)
A Charlestown neighborhood gathering place at 251 Main Street known for wood-fired pizzas, creative comfort food, and brunch served seven days a week. The wings sit in a polished tavern menu alongside a stunning bar and a Bunker Hill view that draws regulars and visitors alike.
Picco (South End)
An acronym for Pizza and Ice Cream Company, this beloved South End institution at 513 Tremont Street is known for exceptional wood-fired thin-crust pizza and house-made ice cream. The crispy wings fit naturally into the menu of perfectly executed Italian comfort food.
Woody's Grill & Tap (Fenway)
A Fenway neighborhood pub at 58 Hemenway Street built around wood-fired pizza, cold beer, and a no-frills atmosphere just steps from the ballpark. Regulars praise the consistent kitchen and one of Fenway's most reliable local lineups.
Coreanos (Allston)
An Allston Village Korean-Mexican fusion counter at 172 Brighton Avenue serving the cult Coreanos Bowl, generous fried chicken, and bulgogi tacos that locals call fusion done right. Late hours and a Brighton Avenue crowd keep the kitchen busy past midnight.
Ranked across 6 sources: Time Out Boston 2024; Boston Magazine · Best Buffalo Wings (unranked); Boston.com Readers' Poll 2024 (unranked); The Food Lens · Best Wings in Boston (unranked); Yelp · Ranked by Rating (June 2026); Google Reviews · Ranked by Rating (June 2026). Full scoring is on the Methodology tab above.
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