Best Chicken Wings in Ottawa

Ottawa has about 45 notable wing spots, with wing-night deals concentrated on Mondays and Tuesdays. The city's wing culture is built on classic pub-style — non-breaded and sauced. Here are 3 spots worth knowing.

1. Father & Sons — The Student Institution

Father & Sons has been a Sandy Hill fixture since 1967, serving the University of Ottawa community for over five decades. It's the unofficial "home away from home" for students and locals alike.

Wing night is Monday and Saturday after 7pm with half-price wings. The wings are non-breaded and sauced — medium buffalo is the classic first order. Late-night hours until 2am make it reliable when cravings hit late.

What to order: Classic wings, medium buffalo, wing sets (6/10/20/30).

Good to know: Mon/Sat wing night after 7pm. Mon-Wed 7:30am-1am, Thu-Sat until 2am.

Neighbourhood: Sandy Hill (near uOttawa)

2. Summerhays Grill — The Family Favourite

Summerhays Grill opened in 2000 and has been a community favourite ever since. With a 250-seat capacity and open 365 days a year, it's a reliable choice for families and groups.

Their non-breaded St. Louis-style wings come with 15+ sauces. Tuesday wing night brings $0.50 wings after 5pm — arrive early to beat the 6-8pm rush.

What to order: St. Louis-style wings, honey garlic, Cajun dry rub.

Good to know: Tuesday wing night after 5pm ($0.50/wing). Open 365 days.

Neighbourhood: Nepean (Baseline Road)

3. Wild Wing — The Variety One

Wild Wing is a Canadian chain synonymous with variety. With over 200 sauces and rubs — from mild to extreme — there's something for every palate.

The Ottawa East location on Donald Street draws crowds on Tuesdays for $0.39 wings. Multiple locations across Ottawa mean there's usually one nearby.

What to order: Classic hot, honey garlic, dry rubs, Wild Sauce.

Good to know: Tuesday wing night ($0.39/wing). Multiple Ottawa locations.

Neighbourhood: Gloucester / Ottawa East

The Quick Comparison

Wing Night Strategy

• Arrive early — Target the 4:45-5:15pm window to grab a booth before the 6-8pm rush.
• Mondays — Father & Sons, Atomic Rooster, Pour Boy.
• Tuesdays — Summerhays, Wild Wing, St. Louis Bar & Grill.
• Saturdays — Father & Sons.

Wing Styles in Ottawa

• Non-breaded, sauced — Traditional pub style. Father & Sons, Summerhays.
• Breaded — Crispy coating that holds up to sauce. Crispy's, O-Frango.
• Dry rub — Seasoned without sauce. Cajun, lemon pepper options at most spots.

Tips

• For value — Father & Sons has been the benchmark since 1967.
• For families — Summerhays has 250 seats and a welcoming vibe.
• For variety — Wild Wing's 200+ sauces cover every preference.
• For late night — Father & Sons is open until 2am on weekends.