Top chicken wing restaurants in Calgary

It’s not hard to find decent chicken wings in this town, but these Calgary food-and-drink establishments serve versions of this appetizer standard that are a cut above.

Top chicken wing restaurants in Calgary
Ian Doig By

Bookers BBQ Grill & Crabshack

1
316 3rd St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2S4

Likely the only true barbecue wings in town, Booker’s crazy-good wings are a delight straight out of the smoker. Side sauces for dipping are happily provided.

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Mug Shotz Sports Bar & Grill

2
12-2808 Ogden Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4R7

A perennial winner of chicken wing competitions, Mug Shotz has this appetizer nailed. Its lengthy list of flavours includes tequila lime, chili mango and Cajun suicide.

1600 World Bier Haus Restaurant & Lounge

3
1600 90 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB T2V 5A8

Beer and wings are a natural combo. Try a full wing order with a savvy pairing suggestion any night of the week. As well, order 20-cent wings after 2 pm on Wednesdays.

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