Just because you can coat some drumsticks in bottled hot sauce doesn’t mean you should. This applies to using your air fryer for everything, calling celery sticks ‘wings,’ and settling for chain restaurant specials. Because, while you could attempt another batch of underwhelming homemade wings, you’d be much better off visiting any of the spots on this guide. You can get everything from classic buffalo to Korean gochujang-glazed—and support local restaurants while you’re at it.
Pizza Al Bacio
$ | (717) 767-3600 | WEBSITE
The pizzas at this York Italian spot are light, airy, and covered in substantial crust. Order the meat lovers option along with the Sicilian pie for takeout or delivery.
Smokey Bones York
$$ | (717) 846-3760 | WEBSITE
Smokey Bones York is serving its flavorful and well-cooked meals—like ribs, baked beans with tender pork, and those standout chicken wings—for dine-in with attentive service from servers like Julie and Ashley every day during regular hours. The 9oz sirloin might be meh, but the overall experience delivers good value despite slightly higher prices, with prompt, personable staff who remember orders without notes and provide extras like water refills and napkins without interrupting.
Customers leave satisfied with the welcoming atmosphere, great food, and exceptional service that makes the visit worthwhile.
Quaker Steak & Lube
$ | (717) 767-9464 | WEBSITE
Both of Quaker Steak & Lube’s locations in York—the original spot and the newer expansion—are serving up satisfying classics, like juicy burgers with crispy fries and perfectly cooked chicken wings, for dine-in and takeout every day from 11am to 11pm.
Westgate Restaurant & Lounge
$ | (717) 767-6614 | WEBSITE
Even the perfectly cooked and rolled dough and great Stromboli at Westgate Restaurant & Lounge are worth planning your night around. So you can imagine how good the properly cooked, decent-sized wings and hot mustard are at this York, PA smoking-friendly lounge bar.
Marcello’s Pizza
$ | (717) 755-1001 | WEBSITE
We still maintain that the pizza from Marcello’s is as satisfying as anything we’ve enjoyed in New York. Order this beloved York spot’s buffalo chicken pizza with fresh mozzarella for pickup or delivery.
Ferrante’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant
$ | (223) 232-4004 | WEBSITE
If you’re dining at Ferrante’s, you’re ordering pizza. It’s the star of the menu here. Grab a large cheese pizza with that real, authentic mozzarella, or try the margarita woodfire pizza that comes out crispy and flavorful. Their buffalo wings are huge and saucy, and the cheesesteak stromboli made with very good quality meat is also a solid pick. The owners are nice and accommodating, and the staff keeps things friendly.
It’s a cozy, intimate spot with a warm atmosphere—think soft lighting and comfy booths—and parking’s no hassle. For around $15–$25 a pie, it’s the authentic Italian experience you’ve been searching for.
York Fried Chicken
$ | (717) 771-9999 | WEBSITE
You’ll find a similar menu at York Fried Chicken’s location in York, with things like spicy baked chicken, beef patties, and flaky empanadas available for takeout or delivery.
Marino’s Pizza & Pasta House
$ | (717) 757-2659 | WEBSITE
The light, airy pizza at Marino’s should definitely be part of your order. But it shouldn’t be the only thing you get from this Italian spot in York. Grab some chicken parmigiana or a salad full of delicacies like artichokes, mushrooms, and olives. Call ahead to place your order for takeout, or swing by for their affordable daily lunch specials.
Wingstop
$ | (717) 744-2251 | WEBSITE
Is there a best time to enjoy crispy wings with Korean sauce or tender boneless bites with mango habanero? Is it during a game night with friends? Or could it be for a quick lunch break? You can find out for sure by visiting Wingstop in York, which offers consistently delicious wings and excellent service in a welcoming atmosphere with good music playing.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
$ | (717) 747-1005 | WEBSITE
Sure, the convenient parking and kid-friendly accessibility are nice, but the real selling point that’d get us to return to Popeyes is the consistently good food and exceptional customer service. Their freshly prepared menu items are reliably satisfying.
Trail Pizza and Subs
$ | (717) 268-8100 | WEBSITE
As its name implies, this local favorite in York specializes in pizza. Grab a hot, freshly prepared pie from their counter, and watch the friendly staff recommend toppings the way a coach recommends plays. You can also order fully prepared meals for takeout seven days a week.