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Highest-rated chicken wings in Columbus by diners

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A staple of backyard parties, family gatherings, and watch parties, chicken wings have brought family and friends together for decades with their hot sauces, sweet coatings, and ever-so-satisfying bites.

These days, if you do a search for chicken wings in restaurants, you're likely to come up with a choice of sports bars, sandwich shops, food trucks, Korean restaurants, and Southern shops. It's clear that the wings have transcended cultural barriers, which is why when we talk about origins, there are many to investigate.

Buffalo wings are the first to come to mind. This popular chicken wing style was born (where else?) in the city of Buffalo, New York. The prevalent story is that Italian-born Frank and Teressa Bellissimo first served these sauce-smothered avian parts to their son in 1964 and eventually in their restaurant, Anchor Bar. But that John Young, a Black Buffalonian, was there serving wings on a busy Jefferson Avenue way before then. Young's wings were served with a mombo sauce that Buffalo councilman James Pitts called the "lip-smacking, liver-quivering sauce (that) titillated our taste buds down to our toes."

Korean fried chicken is another style that's captured the hearts of many with midnight cravings. Crispy, messy, and perfect with a glass of beer, these chicken wings are the stuff of dreams that thanks to the popularity of cheap cooking oil in Korea and a sweet and spicy yangnyeom seasoning. Chain stores like KyoChon and Bonchon serving these delectable wings quickly opened, introducing innovations like soy fried chicken, garlic chicken, and even curried fried chicken. As these shops have made their way overseas and onto our plates, they've also inspired local chefs to elevate the humble bird on a plate.

So, where should you go to find the perfect finger-licking bite? compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants for chicken wings in the Columbus area using data from . The rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Read on to see where you can satisfy your next craving.

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#22. Pizza Fresca

Pizza Fresca

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#22. Pizza Fresca

- Rating: 3.2/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2402 North High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#21. Wing Snob

Wing Snob

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#21. Wing Snob

- Rating: 3.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7370-P Sawmill Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Chicken Wings
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#20. Dawghouse Pizza & Bar

Dawghouse Pizza & Bar

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#20. Dawghouse Pizza & Bar

- Rating: 3.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2031 Lockbourne Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Cocktail Bars
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#19. Cousin Vinny's Pizza

Cousin Vinny's Pizza

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#19. Cousin Vinny's Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4658 Kenny Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#17. Wings Over Columbus

Wings Over Columbus

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#17. Wings Over Columbus

- Rating: 3.5/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1315 West Lane Ave. C Upper Arlington, Ohio
- Categories: Chicken Wings, fast food, Sandwiches
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#16. Nostalgia Brewing

Nostalgia Brewing

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#16. Nostalgia Brewing

- Rating: 3.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 81 Mill St. Gahanna, Ohio
- Categories: Beer Bar, Chicken Wings, Cocktail Bars
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#15. Grandad's Pizza

Grandad's Pizza

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#15. Grandad's Pizza

- Rating: 3.6/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1418 Morse Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
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#14. BrewDog Franklinton

BrewDog Franklinton

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#14. BrewDog Franklinton

- Rating: 3.7/5 (222 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 463 West Town St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings, Beer Bar
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#13. Mangos Sports Bar & Hookah

Mangos Sports Bar & Hookah

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#13. Mangos Sports Bar & Hookah

- Rating: 3.8/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 21 Smith Place Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Hookah Bars, Chicken Wings, Sports Bars
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#12. OH Pizza & Brew

OH Pizza & Brew

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#12. OH Pizza & Brew

- Rating: 3.8/5 (510 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 88 East Broad St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Chicken Wings
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#11. The Crispy Coop

The Crispy Coop

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#11. The Crispy Coop

- Rating: 3.9/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1717 Northwest Blvd. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Chicken Wings
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#10. Shakers Public House

Shakers Public House

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#10. Shakers Public House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 480 East Wilson Bridge Road Worthington, Ohio
- Categories: Bars, Chicken Wings, American
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#9. Black Dog Pizzeria

Black Dog Pizzeria

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#9. Black Dog Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 5923 Karric Square Drive Dublin, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Salad
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#7. OH Pizza & Wings - Worthington

OH Pizza & Wings - Worthington

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#7. OH Pizza & Wings - Worthington

- Rating: 4.2/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 Dillmont Drive Ste B Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza
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#6. Bridge Street Pizza

Bridge Street Pizza

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#6. Bridge Street Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16 East Bridge St. Dublin, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#5. CM Chicken

CM Chicken

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#5. CM Chicken

- Rating: 4.3/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1132 West Henderson Road Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings
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#4. Soul 2 Go

Soul 2 Go

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#4. Soul 2 Go

- Rating: 4.3/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 72 East Lynn St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Soul Food, Comfort Food, Chicken Wings
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#2. Frankie's Pizza

Frankie's Pizza

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#2. Frankie's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 200 Granville St. Gahanna, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#1. Star Kitchen Cafe

Star Kitchen Cafe

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#1. Star Kitchen Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 1471 South High St. Columbus, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, American, Chicken Wings
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 223 metros.