The beauty of chicken wings is they can come in all shapes and sizes - and even coated with juicy sauces of your liking or rubbed-dry with various toppings. Luckily, we compiled a list of some of San Diego's ultimate finger food spots! Support local businesses and try out these diversely unique or classically prepared joints around the county that specialize in making sauced drenched, crispy, dry coated, is-your-mouth-watering-yet, wings.
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2734, 4656 Mission Blvd,
San Diego, CA 92109
(Multiple Locations)
With 5 locations and offering 37 different sauces, this local favorite is the spot to watch your favorite game and enjoy a fire happy hour/specials every weekday. These deep-fried wings are tossed in very unique flavors with the option of tasty toppings and paired with the classic side of ranch with celery and carrot sticks. The laid-back atmosphere is perfect for any wings occasion.
Photo: Cross Street Chicken and Beer Facebook
4403 Convoy St,
San Diego, CA 92111
Cross Street Chicken and Beer’s mouthwatering menu has become a famous spot to enjoy chicken in any shape, flavor, or form. Their “Korean Fried Chicken meets Classic Southern Cooking” menu offers a ton of traditional and creative options as well as 20 beers on tap and a variety of cocktails. This must-try spot has a chicken dish for everyone!
Photo: @bubsbeach
715 J St,
San Diego, CA 92101
(Multiple Locations)
Bubs at the Ball Park is a San Diego chicken wing staple. With over 20 different wing sauces to choose from, these juicy and tender wings will have you coming back time after time to try every different topping and rub. Oh, and they also always have live sports, games, and an awesome happy hour every weekday from 3-5pm.
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2041 University Ave,
San Diego, CA 92104
This burger known restaurant located in North Park offers deliciously hefty and crispy wings with a side of 12 different and very unique sauces options. Choose from creative flavors such as Pear Hoisin Korean BBQ or Thai Peanut or stick with the traditional Classic Buffalo or Jamaican Jerk.
Photo: OB Noodle House
4993 Niagara Ave,
San Diego, CA 92107
Specializing in Asian fusion cuisine, this Ocean Beach restaurant offers its own delicious variation of hot wings. These premium mid-joint wings that are marinated in garlic and spices are filling enough for one or perfect to split before your noodles.
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1157 Columbia St,
San Diego, CA 92101
(Multiple Locations)
This iconic local craft brewery is home to a variety of San Diego brewed beer, and what better to pair with that than some of the best boneless wings in town. Although the menu offers many delicious options, the tasty tenders offered in 3 traditional flavors are perfect for lunch, dinner, or happy hour.
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1001 Garnet Ave,
San Diego, CA 92109
Although Dave’s chicken isn't technically considered “wings'' by true definition, this take on Nashville Hot Chicken has people lined up around the corner (but don't worry it moves fast). The quality deep-fried chicken comes in 6 different spice levels, ranging from No Spice to Reaper, in the form of a juicy tender or mini sandwich, and served with fries and slaw.
Photo: @epic.wings
5120 College Ave #126,
San Diego, CA 92115
(Multiple Locations)
Although this is considered a San Diego-based wing chain, the consistent wings and endless beer on tap will have you coming back multiple times a week. This casual joint is a classic local spot to enjoy inexpensive wings in the form and flavor of your desire, sap on half-off pitchers during happy hour, and watch live sports games. And they hook it up with a warm side of breadsticks.
We searched high and low throughout San Diego for the best and tastiest place to get wings, and we hope your mouth is watering just as much as ours. We’re blowing the whistle and we hope you score some delicious finger food in time for the big game this Sunday.
