Best Wings in Parker, Colorado — Local Favorites, Ranked
Same data-forward approach as our burger list, tuned for wings. We balanced public ratings with Parker-specific buzz and real-world wing experience.
Quantitative (35%)
Average star rating × ln(review count), normalized to 0–5. This reduces small-sample bias while keeping popularity in view.
Qualitative (30%)
Wing focus (specialty shops), presence in credible local roundups, and Parker-specific reputation. Wing-dedicated concepts get credit.
Experiential (35%)
Crispiness, size, sauce variety/heat, flavor execution, and consistency—drawn from menu focus and recurring customer praise.
Parker’s Best Wings — Local Favorite Rankings
Scoring formula: 0.35·Quant + 0.30·Qual + 0.35·Exper. Scores are rounded to two decimals.
| Rank | Restaurant | Score | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tailgate Tavern & Grill | 4.58 | Big local following; jumbo wings & heat options. Bar venueCrowd favorite |
| 2 | Golden Flame Hot Wings (Parker) | 3.34 | Wing-dedicated shop; many sauces; reliably crispy. Wing-focused |
| 3 | Black+Haus Tavern | 2.94 | Creative sauces, polished execution. TavernCreative |
| 4 | The Chicken Shack (Parker) | 2.85 | Wing-centric fast-casual; big portions & variety. Fast-casual |
| 5 | 20 Mile Tap House | 2.83 | Neighborhood favorite; dependable sauce lineup. Sports bar |
| 6 | FuNuGyz | 2.41 | Scratch-kitchen bar food; solid wing option. Sports pub |
| 7 | Hilltop Tap House | 2.32 | Classic tavern wings; steady local presence. Classic |
| 8 | Takoda Tavern | 2.28 | Bar staple; wings among popular items. Sports bar |
Key Insights
- Tailgate stays #1 even with less reliance on review volume—local love + execution keeps it on top.
- Golden Flame benefits from wing-dedicated focus, which boosts Qual and Exper.
- Black+Haus edges upward thanks to creative sauces and consistency.
- We included bars/taverns with legit wing followings, not just wing-only shops, to reflect how Parker actually eats wings.
Sources & Details
See the scoring details
Method
Quantitative = (Avg. Star Rating) × ln(Review Count + 1), normalized to 0–5
Weighted Total (Local Favorite) = 0.35·Quant + 0.30·Qual + 0.35·Exper
Scores rounded to two decimals; Parker-only scope.
| Restaurant | Quant (0–5) | Qual (0–5) | Exper (0–5) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailgate Tavern & Grill | 5.00 | 4.40 | 4.30 | 4.58 |
| Golden Flame Hot Wings (Parker) | 1.29 | 4.40 | 4.50 | 3.34 |
| Black+Haus Tavern | 0.88 | 4.00 | 4.10 | 2.94 |
| The Chicken Shack (Parker) | 1.22 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 2.85 |
| 20 Mile Tap House | 1.15 | 4.00 | 3.50 | 2.83 |
| FuNuGyz | 0.39 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 2.41 |
| Hilltop Tap House | 0.12 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 2.32 |
| Takoda Tavern | 0.00 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 2.28 |