Wings Over Pittsburgh

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  Stopped by here for a post work-out feast. The place was well-lit and clean. Even though it was nearly 9pm on a Sunday, there was still a good amount of people eating there. It was a self-serve place, but the cashier was nice enough to bring our food right to our table. The wait wasn't that long.
  
  For ~$19, you get 25 wings in 5 flavors of your choice. We tried: cajun teriyaki, hot garlic, afterburner (super spicy buffalo), citrus chipotle and mustang ranch. They were sooooooo good with the right amount of sauce and crispiness. The sauce was just right...enough to cover the whole wing, not all soggy and dripping. Out of the 5 flavors I tried, my favorite was CAJUN TERIYAKI, and my least favorite was mustang ranch. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I definitely recommend this place if you are a wings lover, because it will definitely "wings" you over!

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  Posted on 08.04.13 Vi L.

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  I'm not impressed. I'm a pretty big wing connoisseur and these wings are average. I've never been to any other Wings Over...locations, so I went into this pretty open.
  
  Their online ordering is easy-peasy. I ordered a hefty selection to make sure I had a nice overview on what Wings Over can offer.
  
  The "boneless wings" to start with Wimpy Buffalo sauce. These aren't boneless wings; they are chicken tenders. The sauce was good, but the meat was dry, requiring lots of bleu cheese to compensate (I do love me some bleu cheese, though)!
  
  I also sampled the Honey BBQ, 7 Pepper, and Oriental Sesame. It's true; these wings are def meatier than other places. @Curtis G. enjoyed the Honey BBQ best while I preferred the 7 Pepper dry rub. Again, these wings were OK.
  
  I'm open to try new wing places, and I can give props to Wings Over for meaty wings and a varied selection of sauces.  However, I don't care how much meat you give me (ha ha) if it is dry and the nice sauce flavor is lost in a river of bleu cheese.

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  Posted on 07.30.13 Kerri M.

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  Pretty decent wing spot. I think the overall rating is so high b/c there aren't a lot of "good" wing places in Pittsburgh. The only thing that would drag this place down is the store hours are inconsistent. I think when they first opened it opened after 4pm, then they changed it to 11am M-F temporarily. When you call the phone just rings and rings, there isn't a voicemail to tell you their hours or if they're closed. Consistently would be nice.

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  Posted on 07.23.13 T W.

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  Hells yah!  First ever!  Hubs brought these home and we tore them up.  Tried the boneless buffalo red alert and the honey BBQ.  Pure excellence and not weak on the meat at all.  The red alert were stage 3 hot-ness.  They have 2 levels that come hotter.  Plenty spicy on the red alert and let me tell you I can handle the hot stuff.  Not sure on the set up or ambiance but if you are looking for the best boneless in town you just found it here.  Okay?!

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  Posted on 07.16.13 Keri K.

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  I love that everyone who is writing reviews for this place remember fondly former times at other Wings Over locations.
  
  I tried it for the same reason.  It was as good as I remember.  My husband and I looked at each other after the first bite and each said "This tastes right!"  No matter how many wings I have eaten since my university days, there is just something about the boneless wings at the Wings Over locations.  
  
  Don't go here expecting the best food in the world, but after a night of drinking, or if you are looking for nostalgic flavors this is the right place to go!

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  Posted on 07.12.13 Sharon F.

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  As a Penn Stater, one of the hardest things to say goodbye to after graduating was Wings Over Happy Valley.  I felt like Andy saying goodbye to his toys at the end of Toy Story 3.  Those rich, succulent wings, made from the freshest of meats, cooked to tender perfection, and smothered in bleu cheese that would surely warm the heart of Hades himself.  Wars have been fought over less.  And so, one hot May afternoon, I said goodbye to Wings Over Happy Valley as thousands have done before me, leaving the memories of chowing down on their wings at 2 AM after a night of healthy drinking and fanfare as nothing more than a phantom limb, a part of us that once was but is now no more.
  
  And then.  Lo.  Whether your allegiances of faith lie in one of the Christian gods or the sciences of man, you would surely be a fool to deny that some sort of cosmic destiny was afoot when a sign appeared at 2525 Carson Street that read: "Coming Soon - Wings Over Pittsburgh".  Five simple words, yes, but truly, in these troubled times when it seems no one can be trusted and the fate of the universe seems bleak, perhaps they are the only words we needed.
  
  We waited anxiously, stirring about our days, keeping ourselves preoccupied with our careers and various lovers, but really they were nothing more than distractions, as we were all manhandled by the whim of fate into the roles of victims of absent hearts, a mummer's farce if there ever was one.  The anticipation grew to a fever pitch each day, as we gritted our teeth and awaited the morning that we could throw our inhibitions regarding cholesterol and saturated fat to the wind and give into the temptation of those saucy, beautiful meats as Stannis Baratheon once gave into his lust for Melisandre the Fire Priestess.
  
  And then came the day, appropriately heralded in by an evening of fireworks across this great nation.  You step inside those holy walls nestled between Waffles Incaffeinated and the Carson Street Commons Leasing Office and you know instantly that you are home.  It is modest in its decor and design - some gentle blues and yellows find their way around the room, with a large airplane of some classification proudly adoring the wall of the sitting area.  This lack of extravagance is a statement - "We don't need fancy lights, sounds, or architecture to draw you in.  You're here for one reason and one reason only.  To wrap your wet, pink lips around chicken wings, the deliciousness of which is said to have been the inspiration for the lights that beckoned Gatsby across the bay.  All flavors from Wings Over Happy Valley are accounted for.  The Wimpy.  The Garlic Parmesan.  The Citrus Chipotle.  Preparing for a romantic evening and only need 10 wings to split?  Sure, they can do that.  Hosting live lobster fights in your backyard and need to cater to a larger crowd?  Snag yourself 120 wings with the C-5 Galaxy option.  Just getting in from a tiring fox hunt at 2:30 AM and need to unwind with some Saints Row the Third while stuffing your face with a pile of Cajun Teriyaki wings?  You're in luck - they're open until 3 AM on Friday and Saturday.  The service today (opening day) was delightfully friendly and the wings were everything we'd hoped for.  At last, our hearts sing out gladly in harmony with the music of the spheres once more.
  
  So if you, like me, have endured the roller coaster ride that is letting go of Wings Over Happy Valley, take heed and listen well - the quality of Wings Over Pittsburgh can be accurately summed up by the mouth-filled murmur of my fellow Penn State colleague as he took his first bite this afternoon: "Oh yeah...that's the good stuff."

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  Posted on 07.05.13 Ryan Q.

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