Best Wings in Winston-Salem

Christy Bellis

March 21, 2022

Are you on a quest to get your fingers messy? Of course, we’re talking about one of the most enjoyable, classic foods in America: chicken wings! From sweet to spicy, saucy, or dry-rubbed, we’ve got you covered with our list of the best chicken wings in town.

Updated October 2025

Camel City BBQ

ADDRESS | 701 Liberty St, Winston-Salem

This local BBQ spot is known for its brisket, but have you tried its smoked chicken wings yet? These wings are thick and full of smoky flavor that complements your choice of glazed flavors, such as barbecue, hot, or sweet chili Thai. Make sure to accompany it with some cheese fries and ranch on the side!

Honky Tonk Smokehouse

ADDRESS | 145 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem

Honky Tonk is a small, locally owned BBQ spot offering a variety of smoked meats and traditional Southern-style sides. Its chicken wings are seasoned and smoked for several hours over hickory wood, and yes, they really do fall off the bone.

J and J Food Mart

ADDRESS | 2022 S Broad St, Winston-Salem

Chicken wings at a convenience store? Yup! J and J’s fresh, crispy, and affordable chicken wings come with thick wedges, a roll, and two sauces. Good to know: Wings are available for takeout only.

Mossy’s

ADDRESS | 6235 Towncenter Dr, Clemmons

Mossy’s is a popular sports bar serving up delicious wings! Some popular flavors include lemon pepper, teriyaki, honey BBQ, hot & honey, and chipotle.

Ronni’s

ADDRESS | 1615 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd, Clemmons

Serving wings since the ’80s, Ronni’s has a wide variety of sauces that include some spicy options like Jamaican jerk, Korean pepper, and Jala mango.

Little Richard’s

ADDRESS | 109 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem + 6470 Stadium Dr, Clemmons

Born in North Carolina, this family-owned restaurant remains a top spot to visit for its BBQ plates and smoked wings. Choose from regular wings or add a signature sauce like the Alabama white, Korean BBQ, or Carolina gold.

Waldo’s Wings

ADDRESS | 2855 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem

Waldo’s Wings serves great appetizers and burgers, but let’s talk wings! Whether you enjoy bone-in or boneless, they’ve got you covered with flavors like bourbon glaze, mandarin orange sesame ginger, and garlic romano.

Burke Street Pizza

ADDRESS | 1140 Burke St, Winston-Salem + 3352 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem

Famous for its New York-style pizza, Burke Street’s chicken wings are top-tier and remarkably delicious. Its wings come in plain, mild, and hot—if you need more spice in your life, try the hot garlic parm, sweet chili, or teriyaki!

Foothills Brewpub

ADDRESS | 638 W Fourth St, Winston-Salem

Foothills Brewpub’s wings are served smoked or fried with sauces like Hoppyyum IPA BBQ, sweet chili, and three different levels of heat!

Wings-N-Fins

ADDRESS | 4830 Old Rural Hall Rd, Winston-Salem

After starting as a food truck in 2016, Wings-N-Fins opened its brick-and-mortar location in 2024. The wings are bone-in and fried—don’t miss the signature “Moose Juice” sauce when you go!

East Coast Wings + Grill

ADDRESS | 4880 Country Club Rd, 5014 Peters Creek Pkwy, and 2894 Reynolda Rd

Wings with customization your thing? Then you need to try East Coast Wings + Grill! It has 50+ flavors to choose from, with traditional favorites like sweet BBQ and honey mustard to unique takes like harvest apple and spiked Bourbon Street. You can also customize your heat level all the way from “virgin” (no heat) to “insanity.”

Vintage Sofa Bar

ADDRESS | 1001 Burke St, Winston-Salem

A great atmosphere and drinks are not the only reason to visit this bar hidden away on Burke Street. It also serves flavorful Jamaican jerk wings with sriracha ranch on the side for those who love hot, spicy wings.

East of Texas

ADDRESS | 907 S Broad Street, Winston-Salem

East of Texas pairs hearty Tex-Mex BBQ vibes with open-air comfort, and their signature “EoTx Wings” are smoked and fried, then tossed in your choice of buffalo, hot honey or sweet-and-tangy BBQ sauce.

Simply Sonya’s

ADDRESS | 3050 University Parkway, Winston-Salem

Simply Sonya’s Restaurant and Lounge is a spirited soul-food spot where the welcoming owner and live-music vibe earn frequent praise– the wings in particular are noted for being “drenched in the renowned Sonya sauce” and stand out among hearty dishes like mac & cheese, collard greens, and oxtails.

Finnigan’s

ADDRESS | 620 N Trade Street, Winston-Salem

Finnigan’s Wake in downtown Winston-Salem brings Irish pub charm with scratch-made comfort fare and their menu highlights include a standout wings dish– fried chicken wings tossed in hot-honey-chipotle, mild or BBQ sauce.