The Best Wings on Long Island
Updated: Feb 24, 2022
This is for all you Wing Lovers out there!
Elsie Lane Wing House - Multiple LI Locations
Long Islanders and Tourists are getting ready to head out on the LI Wing Hunt. The self-guided chicken wing tour of the best wings and beer spots begins March 8, 2022. Read More...
A Judges Panel of foodie influencers gives the restaurants official scores to seek out the best wings on LI, in their opinion.
The Winners below were Judged on a scale of "GoodWing" to "AmazeWing." Each submitted wing had to score a minimum of 10 points (a "FantastWing" score) to be featured on the Official List of LI's Best Wings. This year's Judging criteria was: Size: 1-3 pts, Texture: 1-5 pts & Overall Flavor: 1-5 pts. Beginning with the People's Choice, here are your winners below for Best Wings from the LI Wing Hunt.
1st Place - Suffolk County
People's Choice: Best Wings
A Wing Away Food Truck
Hollbrook, NY
Maple Jamaican Jerk Wings by A Wing Away Food Truck
2nd Place - Suffolk County
People's Choice: Best Wings
Red Zone Bar & Grill
West Babylon, NY
3rd Place - Suffolk County
People's Choice: Best Wings
Elsie Lane Wing House
Huntington, NY
1st Place - Nassau County
People's Choice: Best Wings
Backyard BarbeQue
Freeport, NY
Lemon Pepper Wings at Backyard BarbeQue
2nd Place - Nassau County
People's Choice: Best Wings
Smok-Haus
Garden City, NY
Photo: @teamsmokhaus
3rd Place - Nassau County
People's Choice: Best Wings
Elsie Lane Wing House
New Hyde Park, NY
Photo: @elsielanewinghouse
Of those wings that entered into the Official Best Wings on Long Island Competition, the winners are as follows...
1st Place: Nassau
Best Wings on Long Island
JJ Coopers
Long Beach, NY
Peach Moonshine Hickory BBQ Wings at JJ Coopers Long Beach, NY
Photo: @jays_travelingfork
2nd Place: Nassau
Best Wings on Long Island
Backyard BBQ
Freeport, NY
Jamaican Jerk Wings at Backyard BarbeQue Freeport, NY
Photo: @jays_travelingfork
3rd Place: Nassau
Best Wings on Long Island
Smok-Haus
Garden City, NY
Mango Habanero Wings at Smok-Haus Garden City, NY
Photo Credit: @liwinghunt
1st Place: Suffolk
Best Wings on Long Island
A Wing Away Food Truck
Hollbrook, NY
"Everything But The Bagel" Wings from A Wing Away Food Truck
Photo: @liwinghunt
2nd Place: Suffolk
Best Wings on Long Island
Elsie Lane Wing House
Huntington, NY
Naked Wings with the Signature Elsie Lane Wing House Brine
Photo: @elsielanewinghouse
3rd Place: Suffolk
Best Wings on Long Island
Neighbor's Sports Grille & Wings
Selden, NY
Jamaican Jerk Wings at Neighbor's Sports Grille & Wings in Selden, NY
Photo: @theneighborssportsgrille
It's a rigorous competition! Here are the winners below that scored within the "FantastWing" to "AmazeWing" range (10 - 13pts) in their respective categories.
Best Buffalo Wings
Port Bistro & Pub
Port Jefferson, NY
Buffalo Wings at Port Bistro & Pub in Port Jefferson Station
Photo: @moose_eats_the_world
Best Buffalo Wings
Smok-Haus
Garden City, NY
Smoked Wings tossed in Buffalo Sauce at Smok-Haus Garden City
Photo: @liwinghunt
Best Buffalo Wings
The Anchor Tavern
Long Beach, NY
Photo: @liwinghunt
Best Sweet Thai Chili Wings
The Irish Pub
Baldwin, NY
Photo: @jays_travelingfork
Best Sweet Thai Chili Wings
A Wing Away Food Truck
Hollbrook, NY
These "Sesame" Sweet Thai Chili Wings are a great twist on the classic version.
Photo: @liwinghunt
Best Sweet Thai Chili Wings
Horace & Sylvia's Publick House
Babylon, NY
Photo: @food_life_51631
Best BBQ Wings
Swingbellys Beachside BBQ
Long Beach, NY
Photo: @swingbellyslongbeach
Best BBQ Wings
Smok-Haus
Garden City, NY
Photo: @teamsmokhaus
Best BBQ Wings
Mighty Quinn's BBQ
Garden City, NY
Photo: @thelastbiteblog
Best Unique Flavor Wings
Neighbor's Sports Grille & Wings
Selden, NY
Garlic Parm Wings at Neighbor's Sports Bar & Grille in Selden, NY
Photo: @kuisinekings
Best Unique Flavor Wings
Red Zone Bar & Grill
West Babylon, NY
"Raging Red" Wings at Red Zone Bar & Grill in West Babylon, NY
Best Unique Flavor Wings
BRIXX & BARLEY
Long Beach, NY
Maple Sriracha Wings at Brixx & Barley in Long Beach, NY.
Photo: @jays_travelingfork
Best Unique Flavor Wings
Sidelines Cafe
Lindenhurst, NY
"Blueberry Chipotle" Wings at Sidelines Cafe in Lindenhurst, NY with LI Wing Hunt Judges the @kuisinekings.
Best Unique Flavor Wings
The Village Idiot Pub
Patchogue, NY
"VIP" Wings at the Village Idiot Pub
Photo: @food_life_51631
Best Unique Flavor Wings
Jetty Bar & Grill
Long Beach, NY
The "Jetty Wings" secret sauce!
Photo: @liwinghunt
Best Unique Flavor Wings
Port Bistro & Pub
Port Jefferson, NY
Twice baked Maple Bacon Wings at Port Bistro & Pub in Port Jefferson, NY
Photo: @food_life_51631
Best Unique Flavor Wings
Oakdale Brew House
Oakdale, NY
Maple BBQ Wings at Oakdale Brew House in Oakdale, NY
Photo: @oakdalebrewhouse
Best Wing & Beer Joint
Dark Horse Tavern
Massapequa, NY
Whether their Rockville Centre, Massapequa or Farmingdale location, you can always count on the Dark Horse Tavern to have drinks flowing and solid wings until the wee hours. It's the nightlifers homeroom and a true wing fan staple on Long Island.
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