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15 Destinations for Stellar Wings in Seattle

From classic Buffalo wings to Vietnamese chicken wings served with nuoc cham, these are crispy, spicy, saucy winners

by Eater Staff, Jade Yamazaki Stewart, and Gabe Guarente Updated
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Seattle’s got chicken wings covered, from grilled to deep-fried, Southern to Korean, saucy to crispy. They make for a pretty solid takeout or delivery dish, but many are so enticing right out of the fryer that you’ll want to eat them at the restaurant. Here are a few favorites around town, whether you’re looking for a supplier for your Super Bowl party or just need a lift on an average day.

Know of a spot that should be on our radar? Send us a tip by emailing seattle@eater.com. For more fried chicken favorites (including other parts of the bird) check out this guide to knockout fried chicken spots in the Seattle area.

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Chicken Prince

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Formerly known as Stars in the Sky, this Korean karaoke bar in Edmonds has renovated and changed its name but kept the same ownership and well-earned reputation for slinging seriously excellent Korean fried chicken (KFC). You can order the chicken naked or seasoned with the likes of Asian garlic, sweet and spicy, or honey butter garlic, and pair it with the likes of house-made kimchi, udon, and drinks including makgeolli and soju.

23830 Hwy 99 Suite 121, Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 582-8802
(425) 582-8802

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Hounds Tooth Public House

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This divey Greenwood pub full of pinball machines keeps things simple when it comes to wings, offering them tossed with barbecue, Buffalo, or sweet Thai chile sauce — and they stack up nicely against the competition.

8551 Greenwood Ave N #5, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 403-1464
(206) 403-1464

The Chicken Supply

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This casual Filipino fried chicken shop in Phinney Ridge was Eater Seattle’s pick for Best New Restaurant in 2022, and one of Eater’s favorite fried chicken restaurants in the country. The gluten-free batter on the whole chicken wings crackles under the teeth and has the puffy texture of Rice Krispies or Frosted Flakes. The meat is packed with flavor from soy sauce and garlic, and you can make it spicy if you want. Order the chicken with some toasty garlic rice and a side of tangy marinated eggplant and onions to cut the richness. The restaurant often runs out of dishes, so it’s a good idea to plan ahead and preorder online in the morning for a chicken dinner.

7410 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 257-4460
(206) 257-4460

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The Westy

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The jumbo wings at this lively sports bar in West Seattle and Roosevelt come with your choice of a handful of dry and wet options, from classic Buffalo to jerk rub to Sriracha-Thai basil. The bars also stock long lists of whiskeys — over 100 in total but with slightly different options depending on the location.

1215 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 402-5518
(206) 402-5518

Sen Noodle Bar

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The ayam melayu at Sen Noodle Bar in Ballard is a sleeper hit on a menu dominated by Thai noodle and rice dishes. The unbreaded, gluten-free chicken wings come from Skagit Valley’s Draper Valley Farms, and their flavor is impressively deep, even before you dip them in the sweet and tangy sauce that comes with an order.

2307 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 735-7668
(206) 735-7668
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The chicken wings at Sen Noodle Bar.
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Chi Mac

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With locations in the U District and Bellevue, Chi Mac nails the fast-casual approach to Korean Fried Chicken. The crispy wings benefit from a light finishing touch, whether you get them seasoned with snow — the bare wings with a dusting of parmesan and onion powder — or a delicate glaze of soy garlic or gochujang sauce, and pickled radish slices are a refreshing side.

4510, 4525 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 547-5151
(206) 547-5151

Sisters and Brothers

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One of the few places in the city to get true-blue Nashville hot chicken, hugely popular Sisters and Brothers once drew long lines in Georgetown, and has now conquered its corner of Interbay. Whether the heat level is low or “insane,” the wings hit with spice and a whole lotta nice — and sure, you could get them naked, but consider at least a medium coating, described as “Seattle hot.” In addition to wings, grab some cocktails, beer, and wine at this low-key hangout.

544 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 283-2078
(206) 283-2078

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Vindicktive Wings

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Despite lacking a permanent home, Vindicktive Wings is easily one of Seattle’s best destinations for Buffalo wings; check Instagram for pop-up info, including regular dates at Rose Temple on Capitol Hill. Bartender Dominick Minichiello couldn’t find Buffalo chicken wings like the ones he grew up with in Western New York, so he decided to do something about it. The concise menu centers wings cooked until they’re perfectly crunchy, tossed in a tangy and spicy house-made Buffalo sauce, and served with a chunky blue cheese dip. While other sauces like garlic-parmesan are also an option, ranch dip isn’t — Minichiello feels strongly that it has no place here.

1801 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98102

Ba Bar

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Eric and Sophie Banh’s Ba Bar, with hip locations in South Lake Union, University Village, and Capitol Hill, serves some of the most satisfying Vietnamese food and cocktails in the city, including Vietnamese-style wings. The gluten-free batter crunches loudly, the sauce is sticky with caramelized sugar, and a dip in the accompanying nuoc cham adds a funky, tangy finish.

550 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 328-2030
(206) 328-2030
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The Saigon chicken wings at Ba Bar.
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Pioneer Square D&E

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Pioneer Square D&E, a highly regarded fried chicken purveyor with house hot sauce, has full birds on offer but also features wings with maple Sriracha sauce that can be ordered on their own or with waffles. Sides to consider include curry cauliflower, dirty fries with brisket, and smoked tofu hummus with vegetables for dipping.

314 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 445-7472
(206) 445-7472

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Quick Pack Food Mart

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Given the breakneck pace of development in the Central District, here’s hoping Quick Pack is a holdout for years to come. You won’t find an extensive menu at this unassuming convenience store, but you will find oversized, well-seasoned, shockingly good wings, a fantastic grab-and-go snack when they’re fresh out of the fryer.

2616 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 328-2127
(206) 328-2127
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Quick Pack’s wings are best fresh out of the fryer.
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Gan Bei

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Gan Bei is known best for Chinese American comfort food like sausage rice claypots and chicken thighs with gravy, but the Chinatown-International District spot also turns out top-notch chicken wings with garlic, jalapeno, scallions, and crushed red chile pepper. Note that the no-frills bar is also adults-only.

670 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 625-0408
(206) 625-0408

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Island Soul Rum Bar & Soul Shack

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As the name Island Soul suggests, this Columbia City restaurant masterfully blends the cuisines of the Caribbean and Louisiana, so you get soul food like gumbo mingling with jerk chicken. The wings are killer, coated with a sweet mango sauce and, if you want some extra heat, habanero, and the rum-heavy selection of excellent cocktails will put out the fire. Check out the sidewalk patio too.

4869 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 329-1202
(206) 329-1202

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Marco Polo Bar & Grill

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This Georgetown sports bar boldly proclaims that its chicken is world-famous. Internationally renowned or not, the wings are damn good, and you can get them with solid sides like jojos and pickle chips. Marco Polo has a patio, and you can also take chicken, growlers of beer, and bottles of wine and spirits to go.

5613 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-3964
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Drae's Lake Route Eatery

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Comfort food in a casual, welcoming space: That’s Drae’s Lake Route in Rainier Beach. The restaurant crisps its plump wings to perfection, delivering a rewarding crunch with every bite.

9261 57th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 722-9464
(206) 722-9464

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Chicken Prince

23830 Hwy 99 Suite 121, Edmonds, WA 98026

Formerly known as Stars in the Sky, this Korean karaoke bar in Edmonds has renovated and changed its name but kept the same ownership and well-earned reputation for slinging seriously excellent Korean fried chicken (KFC). You can order the chicken naked or seasoned with the likes of Asian garlic, sweet and spicy, or honey butter garlic, and pair it with the likes of house-made kimchi, udon, and drinks including makgeolli and soju.

23830 Hwy 99 Suite 121, Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 582-8802
(425) 582-8802

Hounds Tooth Public House

8551 Greenwood Ave N #5, Seattle, WA 98103

This divey Greenwood pub full of pinball machines keeps things simple when it comes to wings, offering them tossed with barbecue, Buffalo, or sweet Thai chile sauce — and they stack up nicely against the competition.

8551 Greenwood Ave N #5, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 403-1464
(206) 403-1464

The Chicken Supply

7410 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

This casual Filipino fried chicken shop in Phinney Ridge was Eater Seattle’s pick for Best New Restaurant in 2022, and one of Eater’s favorite fried chicken restaurants in the country. The gluten-free batter on the whole chicken wings crackles under the teeth and has the puffy texture of Rice Krispies or Frosted Flakes. The meat is packed with flavor from soy sauce and garlic, and you can make it spicy if you want. Order the chicken with some toasty garlic rice and a side of tangy marinated eggplant and onions to cut the richness. The restaurant often runs out of dishes, so it’s a good idea to plan ahead and preorder online in the morning for a chicken dinner.

7410 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 257-4460
(206) 257-4460

The Westy

1215 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA 98115

The jumbo wings at this lively sports bar in West Seattle and Roosevelt come with your choice of a handful of dry and wet options, from classic Buffalo to jerk rub to Sriracha-Thai basil. The bars also stock long lists of whiskeys — over 100 in total but with slightly different options depending on the location.

1215 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 402-5518
(206) 402-5518

Sen Noodle Bar

2307 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107

The ayam melayu at Sen Noodle Bar in Ballard is a sleeper hit on a menu dominated by Thai noodle and rice dishes. The unbreaded, gluten-free chicken wings come from Skagit Valley’s Draper Valley Farms, and their flavor is impressively deep, even before you dip them in the sweet and tangy sauce that comes with an order.

2307 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 735-7668
(206) 735-7668
A golden-brown chicken wing flat, held up to the camera with a hand.
The chicken wings at Sen Noodle Bar.
Jade Yamazaki Stewart/Eater Seattle

Chi Mac

4510, 4525 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

With locations in the U District and Bellevue, Chi Mac nails the fast-casual approach to Korean Fried Chicken. The crispy wings benefit from a light finishing touch, whether you get them seasoned with snow — the bare wings with a dusting of parmesan and onion powder — or a delicate glaze of soy garlic or gochujang sauce, and pickled radish slices are a refreshing side.

4510, 4525 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 547-5151
(206) 547-5151

Sisters and Brothers

544 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98108

One of the few places in the city to get true-blue Nashville hot chicken, hugely popular Sisters and Brothers once drew long lines in Georgetown, and has now conquered its corner of Interbay. Whether the heat level is low or “insane,” the wings hit with spice and a whole lotta nice — and sure, you could get them naked, but consider at least a medium coating, described as “Seattle hot.” In addition to wings, grab some cocktails, beer, and wine at this low-key hangout.

544 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 283-2078
(206) 283-2078

Vindicktive Wings

1801 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98102

Despite lacking a permanent home, Vindicktive Wings is easily one of Seattle’s best destinations for Buffalo wings; check Instagram for pop-up info, including regular dates at Rose Temple on Capitol Hill. Bartender Dominick Minichiello couldn’t find Buffalo chicken wings like the ones he grew up with in Western New York, so he decided to do something about it. The concise menu centers wings cooked until they’re perfectly crunchy, tossed in a tangy and spicy house-made Buffalo sauce, and served with a chunky blue cheese dip. While other sauces like garlic-parmesan are also an option, ranch dip isn’t — Minichiello feels strongly that it has no place here.

1801 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98102

Ba Bar

550 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Eric and Sophie Banh’s Ba Bar, with hip locations in South Lake Union, University Village, and Capitol Hill, serves some of the most satisfying Vietnamese food and cocktails in the city, including Vietnamese-style wings. The gluten-free batter crunches loudly, the sauce is sticky with caramelized sugar, and a dip in the accompanying nuoc cham adds a funky, tangy finish.

550 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 328-2030
(206) 328-2030
A plate of breaded and fried chicken wings.
The Saigon chicken wings at Ba Bar.
Geoffrey Smith/LookatLao Studios

Pioneer Square D&E

314 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Pioneer Square D&E, a highly regarded fried chicken purveyor with house hot sauce, has full birds on offer but also features wings with maple Sriracha sauce that can be ordered on their own or with waffles. Sides to consider include curry cauliflower, dirty fries with brisket, and smoked tofu hummus with vegetables for dipping.

314 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 445-7472
(206) 445-7472

Quick Pack Food Mart

2616 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144

Given the breakneck pace of development in the Central District, here’s hoping Quick Pack is a holdout for years to come. You won’t find an extensive menu at this unassuming convenience store, but you will find oversized, well-seasoned, shockingly good wings, a fantastic grab-and-go snack when they’re fresh out of the fryer.

2616 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 328-2127
(206) 328-2127
A plate of chicken wings from Quick Pack Food Mart.
Quick Pack’s wings are best fresh out of the fryer.
Jenise Silva

Gan Bei

670 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98104

Gan Bei is known best for Chinese American comfort food like sausage rice claypots and chicken thighs with gravy, but the Chinatown-International District spot also turns out top-notch chicken wings with garlic, jalapeno, scallions, and crushed red chile pepper. Note that the no-frills bar is also adults-only.

670 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 625-0408
(206) 625-0408

Island Soul Rum Bar & Soul Shack

4869 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

As the name Island Soul suggests, this Columbia City restaurant masterfully blends the cuisines of the Caribbean and Louisiana, so you get soul food like gumbo mingling with jerk chicken. The wings are killer, coated with a sweet mango sauce and, if you want some extra heat, habanero, and the rum-heavy selection of excellent cocktails will put out the fire. Check out the sidewalk patio too.

4869 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 329-1202
(206) 329-1202

Marco Polo Bar & Grill

5613 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

This Georgetown sports bar boldly proclaims that its chicken is world-famous. Internationally renowned or not, the wings are damn good, and you can get them with solid sides like jojos and pickle chips. Marco Polo has a patio, and you can also take chicken, growlers of beer, and bottles of wine and spirits to go.

5613 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 762-3964
(206) 762-3964

Drae's Lake Route Eatery

9261 57th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Comfort food in a casual, welcoming space: That’s Drae’s Lake Route in Rainier Beach. The restaurant crisps its plump wings to perfection, delivering a rewarding crunch with every bite.

9261 57th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 722-9464
(206) 722-9464

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