7 Spots for the Best Wings in San Francisco 

Are you a chicken wing connoisseur like us? If so, you are in for a treat, we have curated the perfect list of restaurants to find the best wings in San Francisco. Saying we’re fans of wings is a bit of an understatement (the Stretchy team has a tradition of breakfast wings if that gives you an idea). It is safe to say the Stretchy team knows the best chicken wings in San Francisco since we have tried them all. Chicken wings as we know them today were invented in a bar in upstate New York in the 1960s, and they have since earned their place as a bar-food classic.  However, the rest of the culinary world has caught on, so chicken wings can now be found outside of the bar scene, including on carefully curated menus and even restaurants dedicated entirely to the famous meat treat.  We have scoured the city for the best chicken wings in San Francisco and bring you a list of the tastiest and most creative flavors out there. Now, don’t forget about chicken wings just because football season is over, get a group together and try them all!

Best Wings in San Francisco #2

Trademark & Copyright

Highlight: Sinigang wings; Boozy ice cream (?!)

1123 Folsom Street, San Francisco CA 94103 (SOMA)

A visit to Trademark & Copyright lets you cherry-pick your favorite parts of childhood nostalgia while enjoying the perks of adulthood. Conveniently located on Folsom Street in SOMA, the establishment is split between the bright and fun sports-bar called Trademark (with its own Skeeball league!) and the hidden speakeasy-like bar called Copyright.  Don’t worry, when Copyright is open, you can enjoy both menus wherever you sit! In addition to an artfully created cocktail list, you’ll find a menu filled with Japanese-Filipino-American fusion cuisine, designed by Alchemy SF, a collective of chefs that organize other events and pop-up restaurants throughout SF.  Trademark offers a variety of wing flavors (all un-breaded): spicy umami, teriyaki, salt, and white pepper, and sinigang (an addictive Filipino sour/savory flavor). Cool your mouth down with an alcoholic milkshake- we love the Vietnamese Buena Vista (Jameson, frozen white coffee custard, cold brew coffee, condensed milk, and cocoa).  They also offer a rotating selection of Frozen Khusterd, which is beautiful, ‘grammable, craft alcoholic ice cream (yes, really)! Wings are an obvious go-to on game days, but don’t forget to swing by for $0.50 wings at Trademark every Wednesday! We can safely say that this spot has some of the best wings in San Francisco. BONUS: join them for brunch – there’s a hidden gem of a patio out back, perfect for soaking up the SOMA sunshine. Browse the menu at https://trademarksfc.com.

Best Wings in San Francisco #4

San Tung

Highlight: Dry Fried Chicken Wings (AKA “crack wings”)

1031 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122 (Inner Sunset)

Unless this is your first stop (yay), you’ve probably already seen San Tung on everyone’s list of the best chicken wings in San Francisco. They’ve earned it. San Tung is a Chinese restaurant in the Outer Richmond that has earned cult status among locals.  It’s a no frills, family run restaurant, serving family-style Chinese dishes imbued with hints of Korean influence.  Over the years, San Tung has become famous for its dry fried wings: lightly breaded wings that are fried with garlic, ginger and roasted red chiles.  They’re sweet, savory, just a tiny bit spicy, and commonly referred to as “crack.” In addition to their now flagship wing, San Tung also has “wet” wings (sauteed in a spicy veggie medley) and “hot braised chicken” wings (breaded and fried with garlic and jalapenos) – also absolutely delicious.  Like we said, San Tung is no longer a secret, so either call in your order for pick-up or be ready for a (worthwhile) wait. Browse the menu at http://www.santung.net/#menu.

Best Wings in San Francisco #6

Ted’s Sports Bar & Grill

Highlight: Grill-fried Wings

312 Harriet St., San Francisco (Mission Bay)

Ted’s is as close to a hidden gem as you’ll find in San Francisco.  Inconspicuously tucked between Brannan & Bryant Street in Mission Bay, Ted’s is a beautiful, albeit dimly lit sports bar and restaurant with big comfy booths, plenty of TVs and a gorgeous, dark wood bar.  It’s rarely packed, meaning the owner (you guessed it, Ted) enjoys taking his time to interact with his customers and make sure everything is perfect. Ted’s is a great place to belly up to the bar to watch the game, be sure to order the nachos (they seriously come in a giant tower) and, of course, Ted’s wings.  While we love this style of cooking, Ted’s is the only place on this list that serves grill-fried wings. This means Ted deep fries the wings, then grills them, then slathers them in sauce. THEY ARE TO. DIE. FOR. ….so are Ted’s bloody marys. Browse the menu at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ted-Sports-Bar-Grill/109067042459537.

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