Wings from Papi Cuisine served with fries and old bay ranch.
In Baltimore, wings are more than just a late-night craving. They’re a comfort food, a neighborhood staple and for many newcomers, their first delicious introduction to the city’s food scene. Whether you’re chasing that classic Old Bay hit or craving a fusion twist, these five spots prove that Baltimore knows how to do wings right.
iBar
iBar makes ordering wings feel like a choose-your-own-adventure story. You pick the style, the spice, the fry, the dip and even the size, meaning no two plates have to be the same. The standout? Their Chef Style Buffalo: a garlicky, parmesan-laced take on the bar classic. The garlic seeps into the skin, the parmesan clings to the sauce and every bite packs both heat and richness.
Their heat scale runs from gentle “mild” to fiery names like Inferno and Devil’s Blood, letting you find your perfect burn. But don’t skip their flavored wings: Old Bay, Spicy Thai Peanut and Asian Ginger prove that iBar’s real strength is variety. It’s the kind of place where wing fanatics can keep coming back just to try something new.
Kisling’s Tavern
Ask any Baltimorean where to find the city’s best wings and you’ll hear the same name: Kisling’s. Their award-winning buffalo wings are the definition of classic: tangy, buttery and just hot enough to keep you reaching for another. Somehow, the skin stays crisp even when the sauce puddles at the bottom of the plate…