Step inside Birdies Wings & Bar and the atmosphere strikes a balance between laid-back and polished. Warm wood-style floors, black tables and chairs, glowing gold pendant lights and flat screens showing the game give this Southside spot a welcoming vibe. Keep an eye out for the gold-studded rubber duck perched near the front counter—it’s a playful detail that reflects the fun, approachable energy Birdie’s brings to the table, both literally and figuratively.
Opened in January 2024 by husband-and-wife team Jorge and Mayra Leon, Birdie’s quickly built a reputation for bold flavor and high-quality ingredients. For Jorge, the inspiration goes way back.
“Ever since I was in high school, I always saw myself owning a wing place,” he shared. “After soccer games, we’d go eat wings, and I always thought I could own a wing bar one day with my own twist.”
That twist starts with the signature Birdie batter, a blend of spices and flours that’s mixed fresh in-house and used to coat nearly everything that hits the fryer. The crisp golden coating brings a made-from-scratch flavor that sets Birdie’s apart, and you can taste the difference in every bite…