Best Wings Restaurants in Los Angeles (90291)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Wangs N Thangs
Wing-first menu on the boardwalk with solid sauces and sides.
Notable Picks
8.3
Boardwalk walk-up specializing in crispy fried wings with classic and playful sauces. Locals hit it for quick trays, spiral potato sides, and beach-adjacent seating without the markup.
Must-Try Dishes:
8-Piece Wangs (Buffalo or Lemon-Pepper), Cauliflower Wangs, Spiral Potato Thang
What Makes it Special: Wing-first menu on the boardwalk with solid sauces and sides.
Boardwalk offshoot from Nipsey Hussle’s team serving smashburgers and saucy wings until late. The lemon-pepper–dusted buffalo wings punch above a burger joint’s weight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lemon-Pepper Buffalo Wings, Hot Wings (Atomic Hot optional), Honey BBQ Wings
What Makes it Special: Late-night wings with multiple sauces on the beach boardwalk.
8.0
Cali-Mex roadhouse (since 2015) known for oak-smoked meats and flexible wing styles. Choose smoked, fried, or fire-grilled wings and settle on the patio with a drink.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Wings (Clutch Style), Fire-Grilled Wings, Tri-Tip Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Wing styles from smoked to fire-grilled with legit BBQ chops.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Casual smokehouse mixing regional barbecue styles, beloved for ribs, brisket, and sides. The room is unfussy and welcoming, with portions that make group orders easy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Memphis-style ribs, Sliced brisket platter, Mac ’n’ cheese
What Makes it Special: Cross-regional barbecue plates with hefty portions and lively sauces.