If you're near Holden Beach, NC, make sure to visit The Hot Buffalo, a chicken wings restaurant that has collected rave reviews from locals and visitors alike. The establishment offers a delightful array of sauces ranging from mild to extra hot, ensuring every wing lover finds something they enjoy. The wings are described as meaty and cooked to perfection, with fan favorites like Spicy Lemon Pepper and Spicy Garlic Parmesan stealing the show.
Don't overlook their appetizers as well; customers have hailed the house chips and the onion rings as standouts, with the latter being deemed the best in years. With ample portion sizes and a good selection of beers, The Hot Buffalo doesn’t just serve food—it creates an experience, aided by friendly and attentive service.
Of course, some reviews mention a slightly higher price point, but many feel the quality makes it worth it. Whether you're there for a casual meal or a gathering with friends, The Hot Buffalo proves itself to be a must-visit destination for great wings and good vibes.
Amenities and More
Service options
Outdoor seating
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Live music
Sport
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Comfort food
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For The Hot Buffalo
Kyle Pelley
Jun 29,2025
The food was very good and big portion size to which is very nice. I had the pizza rolls and fries and my girl had the chicken wings and fried pickles. They have wide selection of mild to hot sauces for your wings to chose from along with a good selection of beer to wash them down. The waitress was very nice and helpful and made the experience even that more better. I 100% suggest you stop in and grab a wing or 20 if you find yourself in Holden Beach North Carolina.
Ritchie Griffin
Jun 20,2025
Great fast service. Healthy portion sizes. Lots of choices of various degrees of heat for your wings. The BEST onion rings we have had in years! Put this place on your must visit stops when you are at the beach!
Regina W.
May 24,2025
We had an Amazing experience. The wings were meaty and cooked perfectly. We had the Spicy Lemon Pepper and Spicy Garlic Parmesan. The house chips were some of the best we have ever had! If you are in the Holden Beach Area this is a go-to place for excellent wings, amazing appetizers and sides, watching sports, and a great gathering place with friends or family.
Jenny Briceno
Apr 19,2025
CJ was very nice and happy Great service and amazing food We love it ! Can’t wait to be back again (:
Shawn & Kevin Donohue
Apr 17,2025
This place is a tad pricey but it's close to the beach. 17.00 for 10 wings with no fries. Pizza rolls were not as good as I would expect. Looked overdone. Wings were ok. Nothing special but weren't bad. Holden drink was good.
David Kimball
Mar 30,2025
Amazing!! Great atmosphere. The wings were cooked perfectly and there sauces had incredible flavor. The service was excellent and fast. Very cleanly.
Kathy Yates
Mar 17,2025
The wings were awesome. Crispy and tasty, we loved them. Also had 3 appetizers that were very good too. Servers were friendly. Only one problem, it is very small and can be loud inside, but we enjoyed the food so much, will definitely go back for more.
John Myers
Mar 11,2025
Our first time in Holden Beach. Just the two of us. I was craving some wings. Just off Island was The Hot Buffalo. We went early and were seated immediately. Thank goodness they had extra crispy (my wife only likes them that way). 15 medium 15 garlic parm. Came out hot, just the way we like them. Service was great. If we love in Holden Beach we'd be there often. Also if you are a Bills fan, it's a spot for you. Lots of sports stuff and big tvs to watch whatever is on. Definitely recommend it.
Reviews For The Hot Buffalo