Rochester’s Best Wings – Top 10 List Chosen by the People
Rochester takes its wings seriously, and we wanted to settle the debate once and for all. Over the past few months, we surveyed nearly 500 local wing lovers to find out who really makes the best wings in town. The results are in, and we’re excited to reveal Rochester’s Top Wing Spots of 2025!
This was an independent, unpaid study—we took no sponsorships, accepted no advertising, and did this purely to give Rochester a trusted ranking of the city’s best wings
Did your favorite make the list? Check out the results below!
🥇 Overall Winner: The Penfield Pour House – The Best Wings in Rochester!
The people have spoken—The Penfield Pour has officially been crowned the best place for wings in Rochester, NY! With a perfect balance of crispy texture, bold flavors, and juicy meat, this spot earned the highest praise from voters.
🔥 What Makes Their Wings Special?
• Fan-favorite flavors: Ghost dragon, honey citrus, cattleman’s gold and of course, HOT
• Known for grilled wings and local craft beers
If you haven’t tried them yet, now’s the time! Stop by The Penfield Pour House and taste Rochester’s best wings for yourself.
🏆 Top Contenders: Other Highly Rated Wing Spots
While only one spot could take the top prize, these other restaurants scored exceptionally well and are must-visit destinations for wing lovers:
• What voters said: “No one lays out wings like these, they clearly take pride to another level”
• Must-try flavor: Cajun Honey Butter BBQ is a fan favorite. Even Medium Hot comes with a warning. Suicidal are blazing hot and the staff may come watch you eat them.
• What voters said: “flavors found nowhere else”
• Signature wing style: Dry rub; 7 options dry and over 15 difference sauces
• Why it’s great: You can order a “half team” of only 5
• Fan-favorite pick: Famous for their traditional Buffalo sauce
• What makes them stand out: The only bowling ally on this list
• Best for: Saucy and big. Get ‘em well done!
👉 See the full rankings and learn more about each restaurant below!
📍 Full Top 10 List – Rochester’s Best Wings
Based on our survey of nearly 500 wing lovers, here are the Top 10 places for wings in Rochester, NY:
| Rank | Restaurant Name | What Makes Them Stand Out? |
| 🥇 1 | Penfield Pour House | Grilled finishing make them next level |
| 🥈 2 | Bar-Bill Tavern | Beautiful presentation, fantastic wings |
| 🥉 3 | Windjammer’s | Dry rubs are amazing |
| 4 | Jeremiah’s Tavern | Solid old school Buffalo sauce |
| 5 | L&M Lanes | Saucy and peppery |
| 6 | Country Sweet Chicken and Ribs | Sweet and breaded. Not Buffalo style! Amazing! |
| 7 | Donnelly’s Public House | Try them grilled! |
| 8 | Romigs Tavern | Upgrade to only flats or or drums |
| 9 | Murph’s Irondequoit Pub | Deathwish hot for those who dare |
| 10 | Mark’s Pizzeria | The only delivery place in the top 10 |
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📌 Know a place that should be on the list next time? Let us know! We’ll be running this study again in a couple of years to keep up with Rochester’s ever-changing wing scene.