The latest update for The Best Hot Wings in NJ is written by Lindsay Podolak.
Is there ever a bad time to dig into a plate of hot wings? Whether you prefer them spicy or mild, these New Jersey spots have the flavors you’re looking for; in addition to some you’ve probably never heard of! From classic Buffalo wings to Korean style to those smothered in what tastes like actual fire, there’s always something new to try.
Check out our list of the Best Hot Wing spots in New Jersey below for more details!
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North Jersey
Buffalo’s
Location: 261 Hackensack St, Wood-Ridge
Details: Buffalo’s Chicken Shack prides themselves on their juicy jumbo wings as well as their variety of homemade sauces. In particular, they offer the “Numb Ya Face” option, which isn’t even as hot as their “Misery” sauce. Place an order for yourself, or go ahead and get some platters for your friends and family. Buffalo’s wings are sure to give even the least-interested football fan something to talk about!
Why I like it: The Wing Sampler lets you try out three different sauces on 15 wings!
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Fink’s BBQ Smokehouse
Location: 26 West Madison Ave, Dumont
Details: Fink’s wings are slow smoked and tossed with one of seven signature sauces; orders then come with a side of homemade ranch or blue cheese dressing. If you’re looking to cater an event or party, Fink’s offers both half and full trays of wings.
Why I like it: Their special sauce of the day always offers something new to try.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Krug’s Tavern
Location: 118 Wilson Ave, Newark
Details: This legendary dive has both boneless and traditional bone-in wings on the menu. Order them with the Employee Secret Sauce, it will cost a little extra but we hear it’s worth it.
Why I like it: The restaurant is also known for its burgers, making Krug’s a double threat.
More info: Click here to visit their website or you can click here to give them a call.
Marley’s Gotham Grill
Location: 169 Main St, Hackettstown
Details: Marley’s Gotham Grill is the place to go for even the pickiest of wing eaters. Guests can select between bone-in, bone-out, or tofu wings, as well as a whopping 250+ sauces. That’s a bigger combo of spices, cheeses, and mix-ins than any other menu in the state. From the adventurous Pina Colada to the classic BBQ sauce, Marley’s has what you’re looking for.
Why I like it: Despite the huge sauce list, Marley’s continues to add new options on a frequent basis.
More info: Click here to visit the website or you can click here to give them a call.
New York Wing Factory
Location: 1642 Schlosser St, Fort Lee
Details: If you want your wings battered and double-fried, your sauce choices are soy garlic or spicy soy. You’ll also, as the menu points out, need to give Factory Wings at least 30 minutes to cook. However, there are more sauce options for the traditional and boneless wings.
Why I like it: Their menu also features favorites like truffle fries, disco fries, and chili cheese fries.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Peck Peck Korean Style Chicken
Location: 250 Degraw Ave, Teaneck
Details: Peck Peck is a little shop that serves arguably the best Korean-style fried chicken in New Jersey. Their sauce list is simple, with just a few options, but their offerings are out of this world. (Try the soy garlic sauce, for instance). Peck Peck does not cater, but you can order take-out to enjoy their wings at home.
Why I like it: The wait times to get in can run long here. But locals suggest to call ahead and place your order because it’s always worth the wait.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Sharky’s
Location: 545 Highland Ave, Clifton
Details: Sharky’s is a casual bar and restaurant known for, of course, their chicken wings. Their 30+ sauces range from “hell” to mild lemon pepper butter sauce to better serve all tastes. Wings come in orders of 10, 16, 25, 50, or even 100, so you can serve your whole party.
Why I like it: Sharky’s offers a weekday happy hour which features deep discounts on wings.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
SubUrban Bar & Kitchen
Location: 500 NJ-10 West, Randolph
Details: The “Little Wing” appetizer here comes with a half dozen crispy wings and one of 11 sauces; their traditional options include mild house buffalo, lil’hottie, and bourbon bbq. But more exotic choices include salt & peppa malt vinegar, peach habanero, hoison-sweet chili, and truffle/Parmesan. They also have old bay dusted, Montreal dust, jerk dusted, and Cajun dusted wings.
Why I like it: Their “Buffalo Wild Things” pizza combines the best of two favorite foods, wings and pizza!
More info: Click here to visit the website or you can click here to give them a call.
Central Jersey
Golden Lion Inn
Location: 23 South Main St, Milltown
Details: The Golden Lion Inn is great for small group dinners and low-key game days. They don’t serve platters (their largest portion is 20 wings), but they have a wide variety of sauces. You’ll find the usual suspects as well as their signature mango habanero, sweet red chili, and sweet wasabi sauces.
Why I like it: Happy Hour lasts from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Golden Lion Inn. Stop in to see the latest specials and, of course, discounts on wings.
More info: Click here to visit the website or you can click here to give them a call.
JoJo’s Tavern
Location: 2677 Nottingham Way, Hamilton
Details: JoJo’s only serves one type of wings, buffalo. However, they are so good that our Best of NJ readers (politely?) demanded JoJo’s be added to our list. Check them out during happy hour when you can pair them with a cold beer.
Why I like it: The pizzas are also a specialty here, like the clams casino pie.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
King Wing
Location: 430 Route 206 South, Hillsborough
Details: King Wing breaks their wing sauce menu into five levels. First is Level 1, with tame sauces like honey hickory or a mild BBQ. At Level 3, things start to heat up. Finally, Level 5 offers a single option, the Suicide sauce, which requires you to sign a waiver before trying. They also offer dry-rubbed wings, with flavors like lemon pepper or cool ranch.
Why I like it: There is a second location, King Wing II, open in Bridgewater; and both offer delivery!
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Paragon Tap & Table
Location: 77 Central Ave, Clark
Details: Paragon Tap & Table pairs award-winning gastropub cuisine with an impressive craft beer selection. But the wings are pretty good, too! Fan favorites include the Sevendust flavor, which is a dry rub made from seven spices. Other choices include buffalo, voodoo, garlic parmesan, ginger glaze, and sriracha ranch.
Why I like it: These hot wings are HOT. In fact, the menu has a disclaimer that reads, “No returns for Ghost Pepper.”
More info: Click here to visit the website or you can click here to give them a call.
Savage Bistro
Location: 109 N Broadway St, South Amboy
Details: Savage Bistro gets rave reviews year after year for its top-notch wings. We recommend the Sticky Asian flavor, which is a slightly spicy Thai chili sauce. The lemon-pepper dry rub is also a winner.
Why I like it: They announce daily chef specials on the Savage Bistro Facebook page.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
The Station Bar & Grill
Location: 99 Center St, Garwood
Details: The Station has crispy jumbo wings you can order in a variety of flavors. They range from mild, medium, and serious to teriyaki or honey BBQ. You can order 10 for yourself or a tray of 50 to feed a party.
Why I like it: The restaurant has an extensive selection of craft brews on tap.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Uproot
Location: 9 Mt Bethel Rd, Warren
Details: Sometimes the best wings aren’t found at your typical “wing joint,” as is the case with Uproot. Hidden amongst the app menu are the restaurant’s Maker’s Mark coffee-rubbed Buffalo wings; an unconventional flavor combo that will have you coming back for more.
Why I like it: Uproot is an upscale dinner venue. Which makes it great for wing night as well as a nice family dinner out during a special occasion.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Jersey Shore
Anchorage Tavern
Location: 823 Bay Avenue, Somers Point
Details: The wings come in three varieties here, easy, spicy, and blistering. There’s also an extensive menu if you’re in the mood for a larger meal; Anchorage Tavern offers sandwiches, burgers, pizza, meat, seafood, poultry, and Italian specialties.
Why I like it: You can enjoy a view of the bay while you dine, even for takeout. (There’s a live feed of the bay view on the website!)
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Charlie’s Bar
Location: 800 Shore Rd, Somers Point
Details: This landmark bar and restaurant has been a staple in Somers Point since 1944. Even now, Charlie’s still serves some of the tastiest chicken wings in the state. Their five mouthwatering sauces include a secret southwest BBQ option, with orders ranging from 13 pieces to 60 pieces. If you don’t like wings, they also offer Charlie’s BBT’s, or boneless breast tenders. Just keep in mind this spot is cash only.
Why I like it: If you find a sauce you love, you can buy a pint to take home.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
The Chicken or the Egg
Location: 207 North Bay Ave, Beach Haven
Details: Locals and tourists alike swear by wings from “the Chegg,” which is now open year-round. Naked or breaded, you have a smattering of delicious sauces to choose from; and you can even try them out on veggie wings!
Why I like it: They’re open 24/7 so you can order wings any time, day or night!
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Doyle’s Pour House
Location: 210 W Main St, Tuckerton | 345 S Main St, Barnegat
Details: Every weekday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm you can score 8 wings for just $4.99. Then, your sauces options include buffalo, spicy garlic, BBQ, teriyaki, soccer, Captain Morgan spicy, beesting, and Old Bay.
Why I like it: Every Monday is trivia night and teams can eat, drink, and win prizes!
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Jack’s Goal Line Stand
Location: 149 Brighton Ave, Long Branch
Details: Jack’s Goal Line Stand is the perfect spot to park it on game day; thanks in part to their delicious bar-style food, which of course includes their plump Buffalo wings. Their classic wings come with more than 10 sauces, but they also have healthier grilled wings, too. The signature Goal Line hot wings are marinated overnight in Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, then flash-fried and oven baked.
Why I like it: They also offer boneless wings.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Jersey Shore BBQ
Location: 77 Tices Lane, East Brunswick | 811 Belmar Plaza, Belmar
Details: Owner and founder Douglas Walsh spent a decade in Texas learning the art of smoked meats. Now, he’s bringing his knowledge to the Garden State. Jersey Shore BBQ offers succulent smoked jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce; such as the “Benny,” a mix of roasted garlic and cherry pepper butter.
Why I like it: The Belmar location features a “JSBBQ Lite” menu, with no sugar, low-carb offerings.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Stone Fire Grille
Location: 226 Atlantic City Blvd, Beachwood
Details: Stone Fire Grille’s mouth-watering, juicy wings come in several traditional flavors, plus some inventive ones. For instance, the scarpariello wings are tossed in a sauce of basil, tomatoes, and cheese.
Why I like it: There’s a whole section of the menu devoted to mac & cheese!
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Wingcraft Kitchen & Beer Bar
Location: 2010 Baltic Ave, Atlantic City
Details: According to patrons, Wingcraft’s wings are out of this world delicious! In addition to wings, they serve boneless bites and tenders along with eight sauces, including truffle honey. If you can’t handle the heat, they also serve a cool ranch dry rub.
Why I like it: This spot is right inside Tanger Outlets, meaning you can shop before/after your meal.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Wings And Things
Location: 214 West End Ave, Toms River
Details: The hotness meter tops out with their Make Me Cry sauce, available only on traditional bone-in wings. Thirteen other flavors are available, however the selection is a bit smaller for the boneless wings.
Why I like it: Wings and Things offers delivery, takeout, and online ordering as well.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
South Jersey
Dolsot House
Location: 404 Marlton Pike East, Cherry Hill
Details: Dolsot House is a hidden gem in the Sawmill Village strip mall that serves authentic Korean BBQ. Their Korean fried chicken garners rave reviews from those who love their wings crispy on the outside but tender and juicy on the inside. Order them in either honey sesame, soy garlic, spicy, or diablo sauce.
Why I like it: There may only be four sauces, but less really is more here.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Dominic’s Tavern
Location: 100 East Browning Rd, Bellmawr
Details: A staple in Camden County since 1987, Dominic’s Tavern is known for its wings. They offer eleven sauce options on either jumbo or boneless wings, as well as an extensive beer list. Their famous “Fat Daddy’s” sauce is a mix of ranch, cheddar, and hot sauce.
Why I like it: Dominic’s also has a food truck and can cater events.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
John & Molly’s Tavern
Location: 1291 Woodlane Rd, Eastampton
Details: This neighborhood tavern has an extensive menu of pub fare, plus a selection of seriously jumbo wings. Flavor options include mild, medium, hot, BBQ, garlic, garlic parm, honey hot, teriyaki sesame glaze, and cajun dry seasoning.
Why I like it: You’ll also find a handful of New Jersey craft beers on tap here.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
The Jug Handle Inn
Location: 1018 S Forklanding Rd, Cinnaminson
Details: The Jug Handle Inn boasts award-winning, nationally-recognized wings. These lightly-breaded, slightly crunchy wings are made to order, however, so you’ll have to be patient. (You can’t rush perfection, as they say.) They offer classic sauces like mild, medium, hot, and extra hot, plus special concoctions such as the Bald Eagle. But be warned, the latter is HOT even by hot wings standards!
Why I like it: Even their naked (no sauce) wings are a treat.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
Pic-A-Lilli Inn
Location: 866 Route 206, Shamong
Details: The family-owned Pic-A-Lilli Inn has belonged to the Snyder family since the 1920s. At nearly a century old, Pic-A-Lilli’s recipe for success includes their “almost-world-famous” Buffalo wings. Their wings come in a variety of sauces; plus you can order them in as few as six pieces or as many as 100 pieces. Orders always come with a side of their homemade blue cheese.
Why I like it: They offer a sauce option called Jim Beam Maple.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
The Warwick Tavern
Location: 400 S Warwick Rd, Somerdale
Details: This unassuming dive bar, known as “The Wick” to locals, gets rave reviews for its hot wings. Get ‘em in the classic mild, medium, or hot variations; or opt for garlic, BBQ, or honey. No matter the choice, you won’t be disappointed.
Why I like it: Daring Philly sports fans can test their mettle against the extremely hot Wicked Eagle Wings.
More info: Look for them online to learn more.
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