Mouthwatering Chicken Wings in Cincinnati

Pho Lang Thang

★★★★☆ 4.2 (805) • $$

"I'm a Findlay Market fanatic, shopping there weekly for over 25 years now, and Pho Lang Thang has been a favorite from the days they had a cramped space inside the market itself. Nothing like the stylish, spacious digs they have now, with a very well-stocked bar and friendly, attentive staff. I stopped in on a chilly February afternoon and enjoyed a delicious, warming chicken congee and fabulous beef bahn mi with pate and jalapeños. Highly recommended, whether you're shopping at the market or just looking for a terrific southeast Asian meal in the 'nati."

Joella's Hot Chicken - Lexington

★★★★☆ 4 (513) • $$

"top shelf, good got chicken, they need more words but I have none, just try this chicken, it's delicious"

Joella's Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.2 (355) • $$

"On a recent trip to Cincinnati we ate here twice. My family and I love Nashville hot chicken and appreciated that they had chicken thighs that were meaty and delicious. They also had a large variety of good tasting sides. The service was top notch. Taylor W waited on us both times and was very friendly and informative. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated, clean, and welcoming. We have tried a handful of other Nashville, hot chicken, restaurants, but Joella's is definitely one of our favorites. The food is very flavorful and you get a lot for the reasonable prices."

Keystone Sports Review

★★★★☆ 3.9 (329) • $$

"This kid wears big boy pants! They're the player of the tournament in Williamsport come August. Pitchers whimper on the mound and outfielders take two steps back, for a dinger is imminent.Pundits will often mention the "Best Wings in Indy" comment. It's there for a reason. My trustworthy carnivorous fly-fishing male compatriot, Stone, lost his KSR v-card tonight. Mere moments after housing ten wings in utter efficient silence he was asking who wanted to return later this week.Blue Cheese is not for everybody, I get it. For the few strong (and wise) souls who are, pair this with some Honey Hot chicky chunks and thank me later. Even if you lean towards the favored ranch, both dippables are house made luxuries worthy of a drive down pothole lane.Keystone Sports Review isn't cute. The owners of this place broke their own fist to claim the "hole-in-the-wall" certification. Any review that scores under four here bemoans their own lack of tenacity. Can't teach grit nowadays, huh? I don't care if you're vegetarian or just plain soft, come sink teeth into this cuisine and learn something about yourself. This is working class therapy."

Knotty Pine On the Bayou

★★★★☆ 3.9 (264) • $$

"Lots to choose from in menu items. Great gumbo and oysters. Good service and friendly staff."

Hairless Hare Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (178) • $$

"Solid brewery has a family and causal vibe. Had a good selection of beers to offer. They had their good ones and not so good. But that is open to debate based on taste we did a flight of all 8 beers available. The food was spot on for us, we had 3 different pizza's (salmon, meat lovers and bbq), smoked wings and chips and salsa. Was a nice stop on an overnight trip for us! Lastly, the staff were nice, friendly and accommodating!"

Local Post East End Eatery

★★★★☆ 3.9 (209) • $$

"So I was in the east end for work and just really wanted a grilled cheese and soup. I looked up to see what was around me and this place popped up. After looking at the menu I decided to try it. Although the grilled cheese is a mix of cheeses (including goat cheese) but I figured it would be ok...I mean who doesn't like goat cheese. I ordered the grilled cheese and tomato soup. The atmosphere was nice...it's has a bar and it's pretty spacious. The food....well it wasn't bad. It was just blah....the soup was very bland and although it sounded good...goat cheese grilled cheese is not a good idea. But I was so hungry I ate it. I would them again but later in the day...like I said it wasn't bad but it wasn't that meal that I was looking for....they were being fancy and what I needed was plain jane"

Pizza Donisi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (212) • $

"Solid pizza, easy going vibes, and with late night hours! Personally, I love to snag some of their grab and go items when I'm in a rush for lunch--they have some solid salads that make things nice and easy.I also really enjoyed their chicken parm--which surprised me! It wasn't a huge, saucy, overload-of-cheese vibe, which is what I come to expect. Rather, it was a nicely-fried medium to small-sized cutlet, with a yummy red sauce and a modest amount of cheese. But it was well balanced and good quality, especially for the price. It's become one of my go-to items to order! The service is helpful, but chill, which I personally appreciate when I'm just trying to be in and out."

The Willard

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (234) • $$

"Two days after the New Year we celebrated a birthday luncheon in Franklin. My sister, the birthday girl, had selected this bar and grill in downtown Franklin. I understand that the building had been an old hotel and is host to a certain "ghost". Our table of six were expertly served by a friendly and very efficient server. He was friendly and funny but serious when recommending menu items. First, I can not believe that the quality of food costs so little. They are known for their chicken wings and pizza. I selected the in bone wings with sweet chili sauce and wow were they amazing, I will go back for pizza because my mouth watered with the pie that was delivered to a table near us. Their wings are well above average in the size normally served. The burgers and taco salads ordered by members of our party were so large and enjoyed ."

Hillcrest Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (144) • $$

"had a wonderful early dinner here. the booths are very comfy and there were plenty of TVs for entertainment. the service was attentive and fast. We had the pretzel (soft and buttery), fish and chips (crispy and crunchy), and the bbq bacon burger (great flavors and cooked perfectly). If you get only one thing get the onion rings, they're out of this world."

O'Bryon's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (183) • $$

"My friends and I O'Bryon's. I lived in an apartment across the street for a year and miss it because of how close I was to this place.O'Bryon's has good bar food and cheap beer, but really where they excel is the service and how clean it is. Sometimes when you go into a place like this, it isn't well kept which is off putting for me. O'Bryon's was always clean when I was in there so it gave me confidence to be a frequent customer. So all that PLUS a rooftop patio?! I mean, come on. I recommend a trip here for any occasion really, just know it's often loud."

Galactic Fried Chicken

★★★★★ 4.5 (128)

"Don't be fooled by its outdated exterior and odd theme--Galactic Fried Chicken is hands down one of the BEST restaurants out there if you're looking for a fried chicken spot that has both vegetarian AND gluten free options! Their jackfruit bites are out of this world (pun intended), especially with a hefty side of ranch, and their loaded fries are delicious as well. The entire place is great for those with celiac.I don't recommend their deviled eggs, however.Fantastic spot, super nice owner!"

Nat's

★★★★☆ 4.4 (122) • $

"O.M.G....I have found the authentic Thai restaurant in Kentucky -- Nat's is it!!Nat's is a very unassuming lil takeout only restaurant tucked into the side of McCarthy's Irish Bar and shares a front entrance with an Irish gift shop. It sounds odd, but totally worked! My friend and I walked up one afternoon, ordered food inside the restaurant, was told by the owner to "go next door, order a drink and he will bring the food over". We went to McCarthy's, ordered a couple of Pepsi and sat in the cutest nook by the window. Our orders arrived soon: Kobe beef grapao, shrimp salad. Wow! The flavors are sharp, distinct and intense, like Thai flavors are supposed to be. I would say the grapao's spice level is about medium for me. The salad was so spicy that I couldn't finish it. If you have the tendency to want "Thai Hot" in your dishes, this is the place that can serve it up! If you look at the photos poated by other Yelpers, you'll see many other special menu items not found at any other local Thai places. i cannot wait to come back for them!Btw, there is also a nice courtyard next door w available seating during warmer months."

Rokaru Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (121) • $$

"I raved about this local ramen stop after our first stop -- but a service mistake and an incorrect order (not vegetarian) make us hesitant to go back. For my first visit, five of us dined in. Everyone loved their ramen. The veggie gyoza was a highlight -- so flavorful and crispy. The waitress was helpful when it came to creating a Build Your Own Ramen bowl that was vegetarian. So delicious! Unfortunately, our takeout order a few weeks later was not so good. The cashier had our food ready, but said she'd accidentally charged a previous customer for our order. She was confused on what to do. My husband suggested he pay in cash for the cost of our food, then she can sort out a refund to the other customer later. Simple, right? Not to her. She was so overwhelmed by confusion that she left my husband (and our food) waiting at the register for more than 15 minutes. Once home, I noticed my "vegetarian ramen" didn't look the same as last time -- and the stomach problems that followed for two days tell me they gave me a meat-based broth (or similar non-vegetarian mistake)."

Crazy Horse

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (188) • $$

"Walked into this bar for a few after a couple other bars. The behind bar shelf is beautiful. It was elaborately carved and just cool. We sat at the bar and had a few drinks. The bartenders were adequate. They were not crazy busy. Ordered an Irish Green Tea which was okay. Watched him make it. Didn't put any sweet/sour mix in it, so it was lacking. I got it as a drink instead of a shot, so I had time to taste it. Other than that, we just shared a dessert. Something chocolate, don't even remember what it was, but it was fine. Not too memorable.Watched numerous employees get off work here and begin drinking. We also watched the bartenders do shot after shot. While we were there maybe 1 - 1.5 hours. We saw both bartenders do at least six shots. One was doing Vegas bombs and the other was doing vodka shots with OJ chasers. At least I think it was vodka. I couldn't see the bottle. At one point, a few servers got off shift and walked up to the side of the bar. One of them did a shot, but not just a shot. It was an entire rocks glass filled with Jameson. It was impressive. This bar was okay. No idea how the food was. Staff was fine but not overly friendly. The entertainment was watching the staff drink. I guess I don't hang out in college bars in Indiana enough to make it seem normal."

South Park Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.9 (130) • $$

"Great Pizza and gives off a Bohemian vibe..... relaxed atmosphere and the pizza was spiced perfectly highly recommend and off street parkingTry it out"

Lori's American Grille

★★★★★ 4.5 (94)

"The burger was the highlight it was very good, fries were good, fish (cod) was tasty. Onion rings were overcooked and a bit greasy. Tartar sauce delicious, cole slaw not good...Service was great attentive and pleasant."

Chatham Tap Butler

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (156) • $$

"Great place to stop by for dinner after a show at Clowes Hall. It is open late and has a large menu."

Joella's Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.7 (118)

"Disclaimer: I ordered here from UberEats so I'm not docking any points for warmth of the food and going strictly on taste.I was feeling like a fatboi and got the 2 jumbo tenders with fire-in-da-hole sauce & waffles as well as the fries. Firstly, I want to say I absolutely love spicy food and all my friends said the sauce would leave your mouth burning so I was excited... anyways...So, the food came and I went straight for the chicken and was disappointed in the heat. It tasted like a medium sauce but, the chicken did taste really good and the tenders were a good size. The waffles? Sooo good. They were soft and buttery and my mouth is watering thinking about it. The fries were also exceptional and I don't really eat fries often... usually let my friends or girlfriend have the majority but I ate most this time.Overall, I'm giving them a 4* based on taste and what I know it could be. I will go in person next time to ensure I get that fire in da hole sauce!"

Wild Mikes

★★★★☆ 3.9 (103) • $$

"Bone in wings are excellent. Ordered hot Mikes way to go and got buffalo instead but they were absolutely fantastic. While there i ate medium mikes way large boneless and they were good but not great. Service was solid and quick, and would definitely order the bone in wings again if I'm nearby."

By Golly's Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (134) • $$

"Came here for Burger Week's $7 special. The menu shows the My Golly burger with a side is $14.99 and a dollar extra for cheese. The bill comes and I learned the special doesn't come with fries so that was an extra $5, plus the buck for cheese. Don't get me started on the $3 for a Coke. The $7 burger week special was $17 before tip. Just stay aware. This place is a shell of what it once was."

O'Bryon's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (91)

"Never disappoint of this place. Good bar food,great services,great atmosphere,decent prices and very cozy places."

The Blind Pig

★★★★☆ 3.6 (118) • $

"Meh, at least regarding the food. I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap. It was mostly wrap and not as much filling. It came with a side of bagged Lays potato chips. It was just a-okay. The views of this place were where it was at. Great to have the patio overlooking the southern views of Cincy."

AJ's Cheesesteaks

★★★★★ 4.7 (60)

"Wow, I came here because my son found this and wanted to come here. He was out of work, so he drove over to my house and I drove us down to the gas station this small trailer, there were 2 other food trailers as well. We ordered our cheesesteaks and loaded fries. I will have to say this is best loaded fries and a very good cheesesteak, I will be be more than happy to highly recommend this place and their food. Come here and give them a try."

Steak Thyme Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (71) • $$

"We went to an early dinner do dr used to just get a couple appetizers. We got the big Bavarian pretzel served with beer cheese. It was flavorful and filling. The server had suggested the pretzel and it was a great choice. We also got the Steak Thyme loaded fries, and the server suggested the garlic Aioli on top which was a great addition to the dish."

The B.A. Colonial

★★★★☆ 3.7 (91) • $$

"The B.A. Colonial is in the historic Colonial Gardens building, but it is well updated and modern. The menu is full of classic American items but it's all pretty good! Service is also good. There's a great patio too. Andddd there's a venue space upstairs!Additionally, B.A. does all sorts of cool stuff. Just this week, they're going a fundraiser with decor their customers painted for Derby, and if you took in a ticket from Churchill Downs yesterday, you could get a free old fashioned. They are super involved in the community and doing lots of engaging things, which makes it a five star for me!"

Wild Mike's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (70) • $$

"Hands down! Wild Mikes has the BEST wings in the city. From mild to wild, they have a flavor to pair with whatever heat level you can handle. What makes their wings so special is the crispy exterior even after the wings are sauced. I believe their secret is that they double-fry the wings because they are not breaded. One thing to note is that the wings are sold at market price so you could be in for a bit of sticker shock when you get the bill. On this occasion, 8 wings was about $11.50 so not too unreasonable for what you get. Luckily, there are three regional locations for this establishment and the one on Bridgetown road is the only one that still serves their infamous, curly fries. It's worth the extra drive just for this side. Also, their blue cheese is homemade and the best I've had. This location also has a large, bright and clean bar area to enjoy the game on one of their many TVs and the restaurant will usually be filled with families on a regular evening or weekend but this location has plenty of room for even larger groups. If you enjoy hot wings and cold beer, this is your spot!"

Buffalo Bobs Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (105) • $$

"Pretty good food. Cheese cured and caramel were surprisingly delicious. All of the wings sauces were good but the wings were small"

Chicken Head's

★★★★★ 4.7 (47)

"Omg. The best 'fast food' chicken spot I've ever experienced in the US (Royal Castle in Trinidad is forever #1). This chicken was sensational! Juicy all the way through. Real chicken. Well seasoned! I loved the delicious waffle with the cinnamon ribbon running through. I cannot wait to come back to Ohio to enjoy this restaurant again!The Cajun tator tots were also amazing. I'd skip the Hawaiian rolls and plain waffle fries next time. Definitely get seasoning on the waffle fries. Oh and the cookies!!!! YUM!!!Its pickup only so the perfect meal for game or movie night!!"

Milano's Pizza, Subs & Taps

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (104) • $$

"Food was bountiful and delicious. No complains for the family. I took advantage of Milano's Octoberfest specials (from 26 Sept through 3 Nov). I enjoyed the bratwurst sandwich and potato wedges, served with ample sour cream on the side. The sandwich was hard crust bun. Mouthwatering! I splashed all down with a pint of Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel and Weihenstephaner Helles. Oh so good!Our server was attentive and as much as possible - folks began to crowd the venue for the Bengals and Panthers game.Milano's is a sports bar, has awesome beers on tap, great food menu. I will return soon, to enjoy Milano's in the various locations about Dayton Ohio. They are all well managed and staffed with competent folks."

CBCB

★★★★☆ 3.6 (73) • $$

"Great little hole in the wall. When my company sends us out to ohio for training, we stay in hotels near this bar and we always make it a point to stop by. This place is super laid back, had great daily specials on drinks, and pretty good food. They also host a trivia night which is a hit with my work group. Would definitely recommend giving this place a chance. They typically don't have a lot of traffic all at once, so if you plan on going with a group of more than like 6-8 try to call ahead to give them a heads up."

El Toro Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (64) • $$

"My family has never had a bad meal or experience coming here for lunch or dinner and this evening was no exception. The food is always hot, well prepared, pleasant to look at, and delicious. The service is consistently excellent. The staff are attentive timo refills in drinks and chips/salsa. We enjoy how the menu has become more authentic is recent years. The staff have helped us celebrate birthdays and always make it special for whoever it is for. Just a good, solid restaurant all around. I love, love, love the steak fajita quesadilla - yum!!"

Halal Burgers

★★★★★ 4.6 (41)

"I wont lie. I'm not a huge burger fan. But Halal burgers has the best hamburger I've ever had. If you like tasty and tender burgers that aren't overly thick, I recommend this place.The establishment is small but clean. The staff were very polite. Pricing was decent."

Laff's

★★★★☆ 4 (54) • $$

"Food is as good as it ever was in the old days and they have painted the walls and ditched the pool table to make way for a few more tables which are all improvements. On the downside portions appear to be reduced, at least the nachos are about 2/3 scale of what they used to be. Wait staff were running ragged and kitchen was struggling to keep up."

Jays Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.4 (42) • $

"We tried it for the first time yesterday. We had read the reviews, and ordered , taking other helpers advise. We ordered an eight piece order of chicken, Mac and cheese, and a couple biscuits . We both agreed the chicken had very good flavor, the Mac and cheese was very good, but be warned it had red pepper flakes in it. And then the biscuits. Very good, buttery flavor, and drizzled with honey. My advise, allow 2 pieces of chicken per person, Mac and cheese, and a couple extra biscuits for each!!!!!!( we didn't try the wings yet, but they looked very good. ) One last thing, we went there on Sunday the first time, and found out no food on Sunday. Also, there is always a line, so be patient. It's well worth it!!!!!"