The 5 Best Places For Wings Around Vail Valley

Whether coated in tangy Buffalo sauce, smoked over hardwood or finished with a sweet and spicy glaze, chicken wings offer a satisfying combination of flavor and texture. Across the Vail Valley, sports bars, barbecue restaurants and casual eateries serve variations that range from traditional fried wings to slow-smoked preparations, often accompanied by ranch, blue cheese dressing and crisp vegetables. The Best of Vail Valley recognizes restaurants that bring tasty wing preparations to the region's dining scene.

Bob's Place

Bob's Place in Avon offers a classic sports bar atmosphere with a menu of American comfort food, including chicken wings that pair naturally with a cold beer and a televised game. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, making it a convenient gathering place throughout the day. Its extensive food menu also includes burgers, sandwiches and other pub favorites, giving groups plenty of options beyond wings. Multiple televisions and a casual neighborhood setting contribute to Bob's Place's longstanding appeal among sports fans and local diners.

The Crazy Chicken

The Crazy Chicken in Minturn specializes in rotisserie chicken and comfort food, bringing a poultry-focused approach to the area's casual dining scene. Its menu includes chicken wings alongside larger chicken meals, sides and other familiar favorites. The restaurant's emphasis on chicken gives diners several ways to explore different preparations, whether choosing wings as a snack or ordering a more substantial meal.

Westside Cafe

Westside Cafe in West Vail features chicken wings among its appetizers, complementing a menu known for hearty American and Southwestern-inspired comfort food. The restaurant's casual setting makes wings a natural choice for sharing before burgers, sandwiches or other entrées. Guests can pair their food with beer, wine or specialty cocktails, including the café's well-known Bloody Mary selections. With breakfast, lunch and dinner service, Westside Cafe offers multiple opportunities to enjoy casual food in a neighborhood atmosphere.

Moe's Original BBQ

Moe's Original BBQ in Eagle brings Southern-style barbecue traditions to the Vail Valley, with smoked chicken wings among its signature offerings. The restaurant prepares its wings using a smoking process that develops flavor before they receive a final finish, creating a different texture and taste from conventional fried wings. Customers can enjoy them alongside classic barbecue sides such as baked beans, coleslaw and banana pudding. Founded by three friends with Alabama roots, Moe's Original BBQ has grown into a regional barbecue brand while maintaining its emphasis on smoked meats and Southern comfort food.

The Full Belly BBQ

The Full Belly BBQ in Gypsum specializes in slow-smoked meats and hearty barbecue dishes, bringing a traditional smokehouse approach to the local dining scene. Its menu includes smoked wings that develop their flavor through patient cooking and the use of wood smoke. Diners can complement the wings with barbecue favorites such as brisket, pulled pork and classic sides, creating a meal built around rich, savory flavors. The restaurant's casual atmosphere and focus on substantial portions make it a destination for barbecue enthusiasts seeking an alternative to traditional fried wings.

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