I love that Ari in the bar is always thinking about others and asks me if I'd like to round up my tab for the children's hospital. What a huge heart! Go Ari! read more

Loaded fries are definitely a go to side for us, got the wings extra crispy, could be more crispy, and they're a little large for our liking. Overall a solid spot but room for improvement. read more

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Wings were not cooked to how I like them but they did have a wide variety of flavors. Great atmosphere and had a military discount. Service was good. read more

Very good wing spot in Valp! Bar type atmosphere with a dining room and TVs. The wings are very good and I usually get boneless malo que which is a very good mild flavor. Service is very good and the servers are attentive. read more

The wings at this place are always massive and juicy. All flavors that I've had taste excellent. When it comes to chain wing places, Wings Etc destroys them all when it comes to price per portion. I've paid more money for smaller portions at Valpo Bdubs and both Merrillville and portage Hooters. The service on the other hand is always hit or miss. I've even had a few servers that were straight up rude and seemed to not care about their job. At the end of the day I can't blame the restaurant on a few bad service experiences. I've Been 15+ times and they always have good deals on food, as well as super cheap beer for a chain restaurant. I'll take somewhat bad service in exchange for amazing wings read more

Wings Etc - Sports Bars Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

I took my wife out for dinner on a Thursday evening at 5 pm. There were plenty of tables available and the hostess seated us right away. Our server came right over and took our order. We both got traditional wings, she got 1/2 teriyaki and the other mild buffalo. I ordered the tweener. We also ordered some fried mushrooms. The mushrooms came out right away and I really expected them to be pipping hot, they were just warm. They were good, I was just surprised because they came out right away. Shortly thereafter our wings came out and they looked good as usual. The only thing I will change next time is I will order the wings "crispy" as the skin wasn't crispy enough for my liking. These wings are not the cheapest, but they are very consistent and it's a good reliable place to eat. Also, really nice outside dining area when open. read more

Wings Etc - Traditional wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Awesome wings! Great atmosphere! The best staff anyone could ask for! VALPO WINGS ROCKS! I can't wait to come back!

Well...it looks like I have found my Monday night wing place in Valparaiso and the occasional drop-in to catch some sports. Wings Etc. is a chain that I do not see in the South but have seen in several places in the North. My first visit was to a location in Michigan earlier in the year. I just moved to Valparaiso and had to know when the traditional wings were on special - 79 cents on Monday night! The location is kind of in a weird place. It isn't with all the other chain restaurants but on a road a few blocks north. It's the only restaurant in the vicinity. The atmosphere is all about sports, wings, and beer. The restaurant was very clean. They even have an Alabama guy working there that gave me a Roll Tide! Keep that guy around and I'll keep coming back since Roll Tide are my 2 favorite words. Those 2 words are hard to come by in North Indiana. I ordered 20 wings in the following 4 sauces: Maholo-Que (Hawaiian BBQ flavor - sweet like pineapple), Gar-Licky-Parm (Buffalo Wild Wings have some competition for best Parm), Jerkin' Barbie (Carribean BBQ), and Hot Barbie (Spicy BBQ). I loved each flavor but I think the Gar-Licky-Parm was the best of the bunch. There is a very diverse menu with so many options. I will be coming for the wings but I will branch out eventually. Now only if I can convince Wings Etc. to serve fresh-brewed sweet tea for this transplanted Bama Boy...I would probably come 4 nights a week then. read more

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Omg. My fiance took me to dinner here yesterday and I usually go for wings but I got the Buffalo mac and cheese, and let me tell you, it was soooooo dang delicious. And I got the mild but it was still good and my fiancé got the Asian kick and Nashville hot wings. We love coming here when the games are on. read more

Wings Etc - Buffalo Mac and cheese - Sports Bars Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

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The food Did not Look like how it was pictured, tasted nasty considering the price, the service was good but the food was just worth the wait. The environment was good too but the food just made everything not worth it read more

April 2022 - This was a very random stop for food near dinner time. The sports bar atmosphere was very interesting and our tall table was comfortable. We shared two appetizers for dinner. The Ultimate Nachos and a small order of Boneless Wings. The Ultimate Nachos were excellent! The boneless wings were good but heavily breaded. The Buffalo sauce was very good! Our only annoyance was our server. She tried hard but needs serious training. She didn't look old enough to work in a bar. We waited a long time to get our food and within 3 or 4 minutes of receiving it she asked us if we wanted a to-go box. Overall, it was one of the better places in Valpo for bar food. read more

Wings Etc - Boneless Wings w/ Blue Cheese dip - Sports Bars Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

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Do not order the boneless wings.... They are like getting hard crust with no chicken in the middle... if you happen to get a good size piece that has chicken, it's like winning the jackpot..... don't fall for this on the boneless night special!!! Get the bone in.... Don't be cheap.... It's no deal! read more

Their wings are special. I haven't been there in a while. The last time I had a different experience. This time the traditional wings were excellent. Crispy, hot and some of the best sauces I've ever had. Mondays the wings are specially priced and you can order however many you would like....any number! Our service was great. My wife tried the chicken wedge salad. She liked it but there could have been more chicken to the order. We will be back! read more

Went here on Saturday night to watch basketball and have some wings. Walked in to a hostess who just seemed to be angry and not wanting to be there. Was seated and greeted by my server, Sarah S. Sarah is awesome! Took my order and kept my drink refilled. My order came out and was given the wrong side. Sarah came over and made sure to get me the correct side. The food was not that great. Tater tots had a weird burnt taste to them. You could tell the fryer oil needed to be changed from how dark they were and the weird taste. Wings were fried too hard and really hard to eat. Just not very impressive here on the food. Got my check, paid and made sure to tip Sarah S. for the great service. I didn't even have a chance to walk away from the table and the hostess was ready to clean up and turn the table for the next customer. Only positive about my experience here was the service I received from Sarah S. Otherwise, food wasn't that great and the hostess definitely was having some kind of bad day and it was apparent. read more

I like their pretzel bites with beer cheese (super good). I always get their hot wings with mild sauce (they will put it on the side or another the wings however you like). Still has a kick without enflaming your mouth. (Ha!) Small selection of beer. Awesome "To Go" menu lets you order online and pick up. I've been here maybe 8-10'times and never disappointed. read more

It's gross. The boneless wings are a hard pass. Walmart is better. Didn't like it at all and way to expensive. I won't go back

My wife and I were seated at a high top. Waitress walked by four times without acknowledging us, even turned her head away as she walked by to serve the high top behind us. We sat for 10 minutes without being served or even talked to. They were not even very busy. We got up and walked out. Wings Etc must not have wanted our business.... Too bad, we went to Buona and enjoyed every bite! read more

I've tried this place three times now. 2/3 I've gotten food poisoning. I thought the first time I got it was a fluke. However, I'm currently battling it now from dinner tonight. I do NOT recommend. Whatever their kitchen practices are they are NOT sanitary/food safe. read more

Two of the last three times I have been to Wings Etc. In Valparaiso, a woman walks in with her small dog. Clearly not a service dog (as it took off and ran under a table at the feet of some other customers when they walked in). If it is an emotional support dog, then stay home, they are not allowed in restaurants. There is no need to bring your pet to a restaurant and an even bigger failure by the restaurant to allow pets in. The food and service were great, but the fact that I went out to eat and had to dine with a strangers pet is completely unacceptable. read more

Always great service OH &they make their own blue cheese& ranch! So good love em! Wings are always good and I love that they understand "extra crispy" lol!! read more

This is the update.... Food was finally decent (my hats off to whomever was working the fryer)...... everything we got was exceptional..... But the service was absolutely abysmal..... Ate In the bar..... the tender obviously hates generating money/tips.... Had to beg for drinks Had to beg for plates Had to beg for silverware.... At no point did anyone ask us if our faire was good (it was, but it isn't always). There's something, mildly, infuriating watching your server (bartender) eat, converse with friends, bullshit with coworkers, play on their phone, etc., while the tables go vastly untended. I keep coming back to this place, but something is always fucking wrong..... don't know why I even bother. Update #2 And this just happened - see attached photo (things were going well - and as such decided to order some wings).... how could anyone think putting the hottest sauce on the menu in the same container with something considerably more mild to be reasonable? Sure, the kitchen staff separated the two with paper - but that proved to be a complete waste of time. Oh - and a few of the wings were deemed to be sour (albeit properly cooked) upon consumption. Minor issue. read more

Wings Etc - Wall sauce spicing up hot barbie? - Sports Bars Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Normally we like Wings Etc., but today, July 23,2021, not so much. Service was terrible and the food was overcooked... didn't know you could burn tator tots! read more

I just started coming here. I pass through Valpo a couple times a week while traveling for work. The places I normally eat are closed for dine in. I got sick of eating in my car and decided to try different places and I'm glad I did. The food is great and the prices are reasonable. The employees are wonderful and friendly. Its very clean. I've been here twice recently and I'll definitely be going back. It's a little off the beaten path but I found it thanks to Yelp. read more

Wings are good, atmosphere is like an old crusty chain restaurant. Workers here are super inattentive

Sauce was way to strong, and part of my order was forgotten, but otherwise not bad. Not good enough for a return visit from me.

This was the second visit for my husband and I at this particular location. I was very unhappy with my food during the first visit, and the second time wasn't any better. Both times the food was way over cooked and luke warm by the time we were served. It's very unfortunate because I've really enjoyed the food at several other Wings Etc locations, but we will not be returning to this one. read more

Wings Etc - Sports Bars Near Me - Valparaiso, Indiana

Another place in Valpo that is either on top of their game, or its like pulling teeth to get help/food takes forever. Each time I've gone in, the food has been good. One of the few places where I'll venture out and try a variety of things on the menu. Probably going to start shying away from the appetizers, little costly for what you get. Seems to be the norm in the industry now. The spotty nature of the service is what brings the rating down. That being said I will continue to come here, unless the service totally craters, or they price themselves out like Bdubs. read more

If you're a regular there you get great customer service. If they don't know you, you get avoided like the plague. I was there today and sat at the bar. The waitresses and the bartender interacted with all those around me, however never said a word to me. Th food was mediocre at best. If you come from out of town don't bother stopping here. They won't know you're there until it's time for a tip. I would not recommend this place! read more

In my opinion....I will tell you that this is one of my go-to places for cold beer and good bar food! I've been going here pretty steady for the last 6-7 years and I've seen many management, servers & bartenders come and go throughout the years. Some positive, some negative but one thing that has stayed the same and ALWAYS will be my favorite is the ice-cold draft beer(Schooners) & wings w/plenty of sauce options or can order a dry rub. On a side note the prices have gone up pretty substantial since I started going but It won't stop me and my buddies from going! Would like to see a FULL Bar eventually they have been talking about it for some time now but nothing yet, just beer is served. Would like to see more weekly specials like their competitors but overall It's my jam!!! read more

This place is great for all types of groups! College students, families, couples, etc! The food is good and the service is great! I love going here with my friends; we probably go to wings etc 2-4 times a month! read more

Best Wings in Valpo/NW Indiana! Excellent portion size and a ton of flavor options. I stop in for a quick beer and wings to go and the staff is always friendly and quick. Have ordered for catering as well. Highly recommend! read more

Been at the restaurant for over 30 minutes. Got my drink. Order nacho and salsa for appetizer. Have not seen anything. 45 minutes in and had to cancel order. I would have given a 0 stars but yelp won't allow that. Probably the last time going to this place. It is not the first time at this location. It used to be awesome. Not anymore. read more

Awful food! Not fit to eat...my burger was definitely cooked at least a week ago and the wings were mediocre and cold! Management didn't seem to care at all. WON'T BE BACK, ever!!!! read more

Terrible service. They are either understaffed or the staff they do have just doesn't care enough to tend to tables in a timely manner. Always frustrating to deal with poor service when it's easily avoidable. read more

I need to stop giving them more chances on their food. Ordered crispy chicken wrap. Literally, 2 tiny pieces of chicken in the whole wrap. 80% tortilla. Tired of wasting my money. No more. read more

Food was so so but I had to wait an extra 15 minutes for my food. Feels like they don't care for their carry out orders!

The service here is nice... everyone is really friendly and on the ball. You don't have to wait for much even when it's fairly busy. It's your normal setting/ bar food type place. Huge beer selection with specials every day. I was actually really impressed with the variety of beer they offer here. The set up is nice. There's a very clear bar and dining room area separation. Prices are comparable to other wing places. Now onto the food. The food TASTES good and arrives at your table quickly... but beware... 3 out of 4 of us suffered from some digestive issues shortly after eating here. Now granted it might just be something about their oil bc we indulged in fried shrimp, tater tots, wings, and jalapeno poppers. So maybe just go light on the fried things and you won't get the tummy upset. :) read more

Have NEVER been in here when there is NOT a long wait to place order or for food to arrive. Plenty of TV's are a plus. Servers friendly but this place just too understaffed. Not worth the wait. I only have myself to blame for coming back and expecting different results. They always have a BS excuse too. "Sorry your food is taking so long the order slip got lost!" Or "We are a bit understaffed today". Yeah no crap. I'm done with this place. read more

Last night my family and I went out to eat after my little sisters game. We chose wings etc because we love the one in our town so we stopped by. I am so glad we did the service was great and the was brought out to us very quickly. I love the wings and last night they were perfect. We sat in the patio area since it was such a nice evening! I will definitely stop by there the next time I'm in the area! read more

My family and I went here for lunch on a Saturday. The atmosphere is a-typical sports bar. Nothing special. Our waitress had your average aloof teen attitude, but wasn't rude. I ordered the mild wings. The sauce was good, but I like it when it completely covers the wings, not just ladled on haphazardly. The wings were also a little tough. It wasn't easy to get all of the meat off the bone. The straight fries were good. My wife had a cheeseburger, which she couldn't stop raving about. She said the onion rings were good as well. For what it is, bar food, it's suitable. Just don't expect anything stupendous. read more