What’s Super Bowl Sunday without a platter of wings to go around? We don’t want to find out.
With so many takes on the fan-favorite finger food, you might be surprised to find you can get most of them in Delaware.
Flats, Drums, Spicy, sweet, mild, tangy, smoky and fried. These local restaurants have your favorite wing recipes and a few surprises.
And If you ask us, some deserve a scorching rating on the Scoville scale, so don’t forget the beer or other libations.
So stock up on napkins and check out these places around the state to get your wing fix just in time for kickoff.
Touchdown, Dover
Touchdown is a sports bar with a range of wings large enough to make any wing-lover shed a tear … and not just from the heat.
Wing orders come in portions of 10 or 20, and if you’re looking to try something new, their 18-piece wing sampler comes with three wing flavors of your choice.
They also offer wing platters in 50- or 100-piece options.
Some of their sauces include honey garlic, citrus chipotle, Thai chili, tatanka and garlic Parmesan. For dry-rub fans, they have Old Bay, ranch, lemon pepper, and salt and vinegar, to name a few.
Instead of stopping at wings, give their pork pot stickers, potato skins or bacon-wrapped scallops a chance.
1666 South Dupont Highway, (302) 674-0975; touchdownrestaurantde.com/
2 Fat Guys American Grill, Hockessin
With a slogan like “never trust a skinny chef,” it’s no wonder 2 Fat Guys American Grill is taking the wing world by storm.
The eatery offers bone-in wings, Buffalo chicken tenders and carrot wings, a healthy alternative to traditional wings that is made from herb-roasted baby carrots.
Their tasty sauce options include staples like mild and garlic butter, but they also take it up a notch, or Scoville, rather, with their nuclear, Yuengwing, PB&J and Triple-Play flavors, among others.
Feeling spontaneous? Ask for their featured wing sauce to taste which concoction the Fat Guys have whipped up that day.
701 Ace Memorial Drive, Hockessin, 302-235-0333; 2fatguys.net/
Timothy’s of Newark, Newark
If you’ve never been here before, Timothy’s of Newark might make its way to the top of your list for Super Bowl Sunday stops after this.
They feature their legendary Buffalo wings, crisp-fried and tossed in Buffalo sauce, and Murray’s “locally famous” double-dipped wings, a house specialty boasting of all the flavor of hot wings with none of the mess.
Each portion comes with blue cheese dressing, celery and carrots.
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Oh, and did we mention their Sunday specials include $5 tall Captain Morgan drinks, $2.50 Miller Light Drafts and and all you-can-eat ribs for $28?
For some extra fun, give their cheeseburger slider, mini crab cakes and calamari a taste. They even have a dip sampler, complete with salsa, crab dip and Buffalo chicken dip served with warm tortilla chips and bread.
100 Creek View Road, Newark, 302-738-9915; timothysofnewark.com/
Stanley’s Tavern, Brandywine Hundred
This long-standing restaurant is no stranger to a crispy chicken wing.
Stanley’s Tavern offers a wide range of wing flavors, including one called “suicide,” and a tasty menu to accompany them.
Other finger foods served here include kettle chips with bacon-ranch dressing, cheesesteak egg rolls, pickle chips and tavern nachos loaded with the classics.
2038 Foulk Road, Brandywine Hundred, (302)-475-1887; stanleys-tavern.com/
La Pizzeria Metro, Wilmington
Despite its name, La Pizzeria Metro dabbles in the wing department and it doesn’t disappoint.
Their chicken wings are served in a cast-iron skillet with garlic, Parmesan and caramelized onions.
Other tasty shareables on the menu include garlic knots, a cheese and meat board, and wood-fired oven nachos.
Miller Road Station, 3101 Miller Road, (302) 761-9199; lapizzeriametro.com/
Klondike Kate’s, Newark
If a classic Super Bowl bar crawl is more your speed, you’re in luck. Klondike Kate’s is a perfect stop for wings.
This bar along Newark’s Main Street has jumbo Buffalo wings, boneless wings and even gluten-free wings upon request.
Their sauce selection includes hot, mild, sweet and spicy, BBQ, honey sriracha, Buffalo -garlic Parm, and honey chipotle.
Check out the rest of their menu for easy-to-access finger foods like mac and cheese bites!
158 E. Main St., Newark, (302)737-6100; klondikekates.com/
Bethany Blues, Bethany and Lewes
Bethany Blues is a beachy barbeque joint doing wings the right way, and even getting a little creative while they’re at it.
Their hickory-smoked wings come in Buffalo hot sauce, Old Bay and butter, margarita- lime, BBQ mustard or sauce of the night flavors, and are accompanied by cut veggies and dressing.
If that doesn’t reel you in, their “pigs on the wing” will.
This dish is a plate of St, Louis pork spare-ribs done wing-style. The ribs are seasoned with a brown sugar rub and hickory-smoked before being flash-fried and tossed in Buffalo sauce.
Wednesdays also are their wing night, complete with half-priced wings and $6 “pigs and frizzles.”
Don’t forget to order a side of fried pickles, Chesapeake crab dip or blues brisket nachos!
Bethany, 6 North Pennsylvania Ave., Bethany Beach, 302-537-1500; Lewes, 18385 Coastal Highway, Lewes, 302-644-2500; bethanyblues.com/
Iron Hill Brewery, various locations
With three locations, Iron Hill Brewery could be your next destination to get your dose of wings.
Iron Hill’s chicken wings come in Buffalo or Korean barbeque sauce and are served with celery and blue cheese.
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While you’re there, try something new and check out the eggroll sampler, an assortment of their Buffalo chicken, cheesesteak and Tex-Mex flavors, the fried Brussels sprouts or the jerk shrimp.
Locations in Newark, Wilmington and Rehoboth; ironhillbrewery.com/
Miltonian Pizzeria and Wing House, Milton
Miltonian Pizzeria and Wing House’s menu features many comfort food classics, and the wings are no exception.
Amidst their rolodex of pizzas, pasta, Stromboli and finger foods like onion rings and broccoli bites, perhaps the only hint we should leave you with is a mention of their “Kamikaze” flavored wings.
If that piques your interest, you’ll have to pay the Milton eatery a visit yourself.
618 Mulberry St., Milton, 302-732-2802; facebook.com/MiltonianPizzeria/
Stewart’s Brewing Co., Bear
Stewart’s Brewing Co. in Bear offers a new spin on wings with their “wibs.”
These crispy St. Louis pork ribs are coated with your wing sauce of choice, including option like chipotle pepper, “the Shocker,” Jameson’s whiskey or mango habanero.
For classic Buffalo-style chicken wing aficionados, Stewart’s has those, too, plus other fun foods to pick at such as their Bavarian pretzel sticks and crispy cheese curds.
Each wing dish is served with celery and blue cheese dressing.
219 Governor’s Place, Bear, (302) 836-2739; stewartsbrewingcompany.com/
Express Wings & Pizzeria, New Castle
New Castle’s Express Wings & Pizzeria has enough flavors to suit any craving.
Their wings, served in portions ranging from five pieces to 50 pieces, come with an array of sauces including flaming hot, lemon pepper, suicide and honey BBQ.
All are served with blue cheese and celery sticks.
If you prefer them boneless, they offer those, too. Portions include 16-piece, 32-piece and 48-piece.
Jalapeno poppers, broccoli bites, mozzarella sticks and pizza fries are some of their other quick eats you should consider trying.
212 New Castle Ave., New Castle, 302-888-1660; expresswingspizzeria.com/
Kick n’ Chicken, Lewes and Milford
For those of you who love to host Super Bowl Parties, Kick n’ Chicken has wing platters fit for any size gathering.
Wing platters come in sizes small (serving 10 to 15 people) and large (serving 15 to 20 people) and are available in boneless or Buffalo styles, with blue cheese, ranch and celery.
If you want to mix up your party food, they also offer mixed party platters featuring an assortment of wings, chicken tenders, chicken tender wraps and fried chicken.
For smaller-scale kickbacks, wings can be ordered in portions ranging from five- to 100-pieces.
907 N Du Pont Blvd. #101, Milford, (302) 424-1110; 1551 Savannah Road, Lewes, (302) 644-4151; kicknchickende.com/
Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon, Wilmington
Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon in Wilmington makes their wings bold enough to match the restaurants rustic feel.
Jumbo wings can be ordered in flavors of buffalo (mild or hot), Texas heat dry rub, bourbon BBQ, salt & vinegar and Jamaican jerk dry rub, and each is served with celery stick and a side of blue cheese or ranch.
Orders can be made with half and half sauces and only drums or flats for an additional charge.
For an extra kick, try their chips and guac or their Lasso Fries, complete with Lancaster bacon, scallions, cheddar-jack cheese and queso.
1801 W. 14th St, Wilmington, 302-658-4600; harryshospitalitygroup.com/kid-shelleens/
Abbott’s on Broad Creek, Laurel
In Laurel, Abbott’s on Broad Creek serves signature chicken wings traditional style or flavored with old Bay or BBQ.
More tasty menu listings such as baked brie; crab and artichoke dip, and loaded nachos with chicken, pulled pork and brisket also are available.
111 Delaware Ave, Laurel, (302) 280-6172; abbottsgrill.com/index.cfm?ref=10100
Sheridan’s Irish Pub, Smyrna
Want a classic pub to sit down and enjoy the game in? Sheridan’s Irish Pub could be your place.
This pub serves a plate of jumbo wings tossed in their wing sauce and served with celery and blue cheese.
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Some of their fun appetizers include a cabbage roll, crab chips and bacon-wrapped asparagus.
42 West Commerce St., Smyrna, Phone: 302-659-5566; sheridansirishpub-smyrna.com/index.html
Ulysses American Gastropub, Brandywine Hundred
In the Shoppes of Graylyn, Ulysses American Gastropub offers smoked chicken wings with flare.
Their sauces include creole BBQ, sriracha honey, Korean BBQ, hellfire or roulette with creamy gorgonzola and celery salad.
The restaurant’s menu also boasts an array of sandwiches, flatbreads and pizzas, along with tasty appetizers like poutine and guajillo nachos.
1716 Marsh Road, Brandywine Hundred, (302) 691-3456; ulyssesgastropub.com/
Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Pike Creek and Talleyville
With two Delaware locations, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza sure is bringing the heat to the northern part of the state.
Instead of frying their wings, they roast them in an 800-degree coal-fired oven.
Their four wing flavors include original with caramelized onions, Dry Rub No. 2, Garlic Romano and Buffalo. Each dish, available in orders of five, 10 or 20, is topped with fresh parsley and served with focaccia bread.
4805 Limestone Road, Pike Creek, 302-635-7013; and 5611 Concord Pike, Talleyville, 302-477-1488; acfp.com/
Rehoboth Ale House, Rehoboth
Down by the water, Rehoboth Ale House’s two locations are making a splash with their menus.
Their beer-brined jumbo wings can come in Buffalo, Truckee, white BBQ, Asian or naked flavors and are served with celery and your choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing.
Looking for more to snack on? Their Buffalo cauliflower and crispy Brussels might be exactly what you need.
Downtown location: 15 Wilmington Ave. Rehoboth Beach, (302) 278-7433; On the Mile location: 20859 Coastal Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, (302) 567-2921; rehobothalehouse.com/
1861, Middletown
Although this speakeasy-style restaurant calls a 100-year-old building home, its cuisine is nothing short of innovative.
1861 in Middletown makes three wing styles, Truffalo, hot honey and mango jerk, that are sure to leave an impression.
Taking it a step further, their menu is brimming with unique appetizers such as fried green tomatoes, buttermilk hushpuppies served with apricot jelly and catfish bites.
423 N. Broad St., Middletown, (302) 376-7956; 1861restaurant.com/
Two Stones Pub, various locations
Offering jumbo or boneless wings in 10-piece, 20-piece, half-pound and 1-pound sizes, Two Stones Pub makes a good wing look effortless.
Flavors include Buffalo, sweet heat, barbecue, sesame soy and ghost chile, with sauce choices of blue cheese, ranch or sriracha aioli.
And it doesn’t stop there.
Their tasty menu is filled with the likes of truffle fries, Brussels sprouts, nachos and pork taco.
Four Delaware locations include Hockessin, Brandywine Hundred, Middletown and Ogletown; twostonespub.com/
High Stakes Bar & Grill, Fenwick
High Stakes Bar & Grill is cooking up wings in Fenwick that don’t you want to bet against.
In orders of 10 or 20, they serve various wing flavors ranging from mild, to Old bay, to honey BBQ.
Each order comes with blue cheese and celery, and they offer boneless wings, too.
Their menu is also filled with an array of sandwiches and wraps that would make a filling addition to any Super Bowl celebration.
5799 Lighthouse Cove, Route 54, Fenwick Island, (302) 537-6971; highstakesbarandgrill.com/
Grotto Pizza, various locations
With a whopping 18 in-state locations, Delaware’s long-admired Grotto Pizza never fails to deliver with their wings.
Whether you get them jumbo or boneless, be sure to try the array of sauces offered, including sweet garlic soy sauce, signature grand slam, sweet red chili and honey BBQ.
All their wings come with celery and your choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing.
While you’re there, listen to their namesake and pick up a slice of pizza, and consider adding an order of fries to your ticket.
Café Riviera, Concord Mall
While this restaurant is known for its hearty Italian offerings, they also dabble in wings.
Order the classic buffalo style or stay true to Café Riviera’s roots with their Italian wings.
If you’re looking for other sides to fill your takeout fix, try their cheese fries, onion rings or Riviera fries with bacon and ranch.
4737 Concord Pike #340, Wilmington, (302) 478-8288; caferivierade.com/home.html
