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It may not be the holiest of holidays, but it\u2019s certainly one of the most mouthwatering: National Chicken Wing Day is here, Tuesday, July 29. To celebrate this most fowl occasion, we\u2019ve created a highly subjective list of the best places in St. Pete for chicken wings. This includes staff spotlights and special selections from our amazing local readers. Time to dig into the best chicken wings St. Pete has to offer. <\/p>\n

What anyone considers the best chicken wing is bound to be biased towards their individual tastes (though we of course have an ironclad belief that our favorite is truly the best), so we instead hope this can be a list that guides you to the style of wing you prefer. <\/p>\n

\"A\"ACrispy wings at The Wheelhouse<\/p>\n

Support local and enjoy 5-star wings<\/p>\n

They all come from the same kind of bird to be certain. So, beyond the quality of the meat itself, it\u2019s how each restaurant prepares the wings that makes the difference. Smoked, fried, or chargrilled? Housemade sauces or proprietary dry rubs? We vote both, when possible. Sweet BBQ, hot chili, classic Buffalo, or something a bit more exotic? The options are endless, and we haven\u2019t even started debating flats vs drums.<\/p>\n

We won\u2019t go so far as to say we\u2019re chicken wing connoisseurs here at I Love the Burg. That title is saved for those with expert palates and professional experience in the kitchen. Instead, like many of you, we\u2019ll call ourselves and our rumbling bellies what we really are: chicken wing enthusiasts \u2013 the more the messier. <\/p>\n

In addition to our own picks, we crowdsourced the favorites among our followers, so we hope this is a fair representation of the Wide World of Wings in St. Pete. But if we missed your favorite, rest assured: you are in the right, and we are in the wrong. That\u2019s just how this subjective experience works. If you don\u2019t mind, however, we\u2019ll skip the traditional crow and eat the tastier variety of bird.<\/p>\n

PS hungry for more recs? Check our guide to the best Grouper Sandwiches in St. Pete<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The top chicken wing spots in St. Pete<\/p>\n

\"A\"ASmoked BBQ wings at Bayboro Brewing<\/p>\n

Rumba Island Bar & Grill<\/a> \u2013 This is probably it: the best chicken wing deal in St. Pete! All day every day, Rumba has 99-cent Jerk Smoked Wings. Slow smoked, flash fried, and chargrilled for that perfect smoky flavor, they\u2019re served with your choice of cranberry jerk, tropical bbq, or buffalo hot. It\u2019s a steal of a deal. 6445 4th St N & 1800 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765<\/p>\n

Voodoo Brewing Co.<\/a> \u2013 The newest contender on the list is also one of the most formidable. The downtown brewpub just opened last fall and has already made a name for itself thanks to its fall-off-the-bone in-house smoked wings, served with your choice of housemade sauces. 2240 4th St N<\/a><\/p>\n

Bayboro Brewing<\/a> \u2013 St. Pete\u2019s best BBQ spot just so happens to be a brewery. Pair these twice-cooked, smoked-and-fried BBQ wings (the housemade sauce is excellent) with a Peanut Butter Chocolate Stout and await nirvana. 2390 5th Ave S<\/p>\n

The Bier Boutique<\/a> \u2013 Bier Boutique is a hidden gem for midwestern comfort food, and their chargrilled wings are a massive standout. Top five in town, without question. 465 7th Ave N<\/p>\n

The Burg Bar & Grill<\/a> \u2013 The Sunday wing special (8 wings for $11), paired with a little football, is all the excuse we need to visit this old school fave. 1752 Central Ave<\/p>\n

Dead Bob\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 Maybe the most underrated spot in town for tasty and affordable pub grub, it\u2019s hard to beat a happy hour of wings and beer at Dead Bob\u2019s. They also have boneless wings, if you\u2019re into that kind of thing. 6716 Central Ave<\/p>\n

Engine No. 9<\/a> \u2013 The crispy duck wings at Engine No. 9 are the epitome of \u201cIYKYK\u201d \u2013 and if you want some heat, the sriracha-crusted hot wings always hit right. 56 MLK St N<\/p>\n

\"A\"ABuffalo wings at Ferg\u2019s<\/p>\n

Ferg\u2019s Sports Bar & Grill<\/a> \u2013 Ferg\u2019s is St. Pete\u2019s OG sports bar, and there is no better sports bar fare than a basket of Buffalo wings. Step 1: Find your best TV-viewing table. Step 2: Order wings. 1320 Central Ave<\/p>\n

The Galley<\/a> \u2013 The Galley is always a downtown favorite for us, but especially on Thursday wing night: eight wings and two Natty Light drafts for just $11.95, from 6-10 pm. Best deal in downtown. 27 4th St N<\/p>\n

Hookin\u2019 Ain\u2019t Easy<\/a> \u2013 Watching the wings rotate in the smoker at Hookin\u2019 Ain\u2019t Easy may be the most mesmerizing experience of my life. Perhaps only topped by the experience of actually biting into those juicy and crispy bad boys. 3660 22nd Ave S<\/p>\n

Localz Sports Bar<\/a> \u2013 Beach Drive\u2019s only sports bar has 10 different housemade sauces to choose from, including tempting creations like the Maple Bacon Sriracha, Spicy Thai Peanut, and Peach Habanero. 1 Beach Drive SE<\/p>\n

Mullet\u2019s Fish Camp<\/a> \u2013 Not only is this the staff pick, but it is very much the closest you\u2019ll come to finding a consensus pick among St. Pete wing lovers. My personal rec: get them with the dry rub, and the addictive Merman sauce on the side. 3901 6th St S<\/p>\n

\"A\"AShawarma-spiced wings by Shawarma King<\/p>\n

The Shawarma King<\/a> \u2013 They\u2019re the only food truck, but the three-time Chicken Wing Challenge champions are more than deserving of the inclusion. Their shawarma-spiced wings are a revelation, and unlike any other wing you\u2019ve had in St. Pete. <\/p>\n

Sesh Brewing Company<\/a> \u2013 $1 wings are borderline unheard of these days, which makes the Monday $1 wings special at Sesh unskippable. And any excuse to try some of Chef Tyson\u2019s latest creations is a good one. 2201 4th St N<\/p>\n

Sunset Grille<\/a> \u2013 A dark horse competitor for top prize, the wings at Sunset Grille are top of the pack, and it\u2019s the excellent combination of rubs and sauces that help them stand out. Mix the Hot with the Blackened Garlic for an explosion of flavor. 2996 MLK St N<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"Thai wings at V9 Eats<\/p>\n

V9 Eats<\/a> \u2013 Of the many submissions from followers, V9 Eats was by far the top vote-getter among wings we haven\u2019t actually tried ourselves. The family-owned restaurant gets rave reviews for everything on the menu, and their jumbo wings are now at the top of our must-try list: \u201cFamily secret dry rub spices, slow smoked then flash fried.\u201d 5800 9th Ave N<\/p>\n

The Wharf<\/a> \u2013 This may be one of the best wings on Pass-a-Grille! Known for their grouper, The Wharf also gets its notoriety for their wings which you can get bone-in or boneless in a variety of flavors and dipping sauces. We love it blackened at The Wharf. 2001 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach<\/p>\n

The Wheelhouse<\/a> \u2013 We will never say no when someone suggests The Wheelhouse, and we will always order their crispy fried wings immediately upon arrival. They have a ton of great housemade sauces, but we can\u2019t resist the PB&J. 7220 Central Ave<\/p>\n

Did we leave off your favorite? Hit us up in the comments section of this article on our facebook page<\/a> and let us know where you recommend! <\/p>\n

Check out That\u2019s So Tampa\u2019s guide<\/a> to the best wings on the other side of the Howard Frankland Bridge. <\/p>\n

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