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Best Wings Restaurants in Walnut Creek (94596)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
Broderick - Walnut Creek
Heritage gastropub with creative burgers and boozy milkshakes

Notable Picks

$$ Locust Street Corridor
This gastropub traces roots to 1893 and delivers elevated American comfort food with creative burgers, boozy shakes, and craft beers. The vintage Walnut Creek photos and intimate booth seating create nostalgic ambiance, while happy hour from 2:30-5:30pm weekdays draws the after-work crowd.
Must-Try Dishes: Johnny Cash Burger, Gold Rush Burger, Boozy Shake
What makes it special: Heritage gastropub with creative burgers and boozy milkshakes
$$$$ Olympic Boulevard / Downtown Edge
Tropical bar-kitchen where wings get theatrical—think coffee-brined or flaming table-side puri-puri styles alongside island cocktails. A fun, neon-tinged alternative to standard sports-bar wings.
Must-Try Dishes: Shrimp skewers, Spam musubi, Kalua pork tacos
What makes it special: Tiki cocktails with a late-night small-bites menu and lively room.

Worthy Picks

$$$$ Locust Street Corridor
Lively smokehouse with big tables, TVs, and a menu built for sharing. Families mix platters and sides while the atmosphere stays upbeat and casual.
Must-Try Dishes: Sliced Brisket Plate, St. Louis Ribs, Mac & Cheese
What makes it special: Big-format BBQ with kid-friendly portions and plenty of TVs.
$ Downtown Core / Lincoln Avenue
Walnut Creek’s oldest sports bar (since 1992) serving classic, no-frills wings in multiple sauces. It’s the game-day spot for pitchers, garlic fries, and saucy baskets that land fast.
Must-Try Dishes: Garlic Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, Garlic Cheese Fries
What makes it special: Long-running fries program with multiple classic and loaded options.