love this spot, owner is really nice and so is all of the staff and that's not a surprise when the…read moreowner is such a upbeat guy, best spot in Cranston IMO

Small strip mall wings joint with some Buffalo sports memorabilia for street cred, but their…read moreBuffalo wings have so much credibility on their own that they could put up Captain Kangaroo decor, and I'd still come running. It's over-the-counter ordering, with pizzas another option, and more importantly, you can also get beer to complement your wings. -- Buffalo Wings: From the first visit, some of the best I've had in a long, long time. Not the biggest (I'd say right around average size), but they nailed every aspect, from the piercing tartness of the sauce to match the spice, to the butteriness, to the crispness of every surface, to the tender and juicy interiors on every piece. If that weren't enough, the blue cheese tipping sauce was also spectacular, with noticeable sharpness and lots of chunks of real cheese to go along with the creamy liquid. They matched the buffalo sauce nicely. -- Loganberry Wings: From the second visit, a Buffalo regional sauce mixing raspberry flavors with barbecue sauce. The result is a mix of sweet and savory in a rich, full-bodied sauce with plenty of oomph and plenty of cling. It's sweet for sure, but its barbecue sauce component cuts it and a dip into some ranch cuts it more while adding a little something. I loved the sauce. The wings, though, were a little bit smaller and a little bit dryer this time. Still very good. -- 716 Mulberry Chicken Fingers: Also from the second visit. Nothing like Chinese chicken fingers; more like a chicken tender, and more still like a chicken cutlet. Three flat pieces in the small order provided minimal thickness, but a decent amount of meat, spread out. The Mulberry sauce has a Buffalo base with some additional secret seasonings and other ingredients to change the flavor a bit. Not bad, but I think I'd go straight Buffalo next time. Tender inside, but no crispness outside. This includes fries, which were a very solid McDonald's facsimile. Notable: Easy parking in their own lot. A minimum 25-minute wait for wings, so plan accordingly. Friendly, helpful counter people. So two visits, one great, one very good. Some memorable sauces and some memorable presentations. I'll be back to see if they hit great again and get bumped to a 5.

If you haven't been to Bangin' Wingz yet, you haven't lived. Seriously, the wings are THAT good…read more Even for take out. He vents the boxes so the food doesn't get soggy on the trip home which makes so much difference. This appears to be a one man show, at least every time we order there. Owner is friendly and a phenomenal chef. The rubs are amazing. Cinnamon chipotle rub is to die for and I dream about it often. High quality food here. Pro tip: get the dessert waffle. Fruity Pebbles or Cinnamon Toast Crunch and thank me later.

High quality wing place. Wings were made to order, hot, fresh and well sauced. Owner is friendly…read moreand helpful. Seating is a bit light, but fine if you're a smaller parties, if not, still a great option To Go. Definitely will make an effort to go again when in the area.

Maria's Pizza And Wings on Pontiac Ave in Cranston is a neighborhood spot, the kind that's easy to…read moremiss if you don't already know it's there, tucked in and going about its business without asking for your attention. Because I know about this little hidden gem already, I was driving home after a long day and I wasn't going to pass it without stopping. This is what I'd call emotional support pizza. Not a pilgrimage. Not a revelation. Just a really solid pie from a place that knows what it's doing and doesn't need to make a fuss about it. Pepperoni and black olive for me today. The crust had that chew you want, cooked through, some golden brown color on the bottom. The sauce was rich tomato with garlic running underneath the cheese, present enough to know it's there without fighting for attention. The olives were generous and distributed like someone thought about where they landed, not just dropped from a height. The pepperoni is cupped and charred slightly at the edges. The toppings-to-cheese ratio was right. It arrived fast and it arrived hot. This is what a revered neighborhood pizza place is supposed to be. Maria's does it. It's primarily takeout, four tables, busy foot traffic in and out the whole time I was there. They do good business and they know what their business is. I sat down anyway because I tend to be an iconoclast, and it was a fine visit. If you live nearby, you already know about this place. If you don't, that's between you and your neighborhood. Maybe you should move.

I am hooked on Maria's pizza. I stopped in as the are a contestant in the RI Food Fight's Lord of…read morethe Pies competition and got a small pizza with sausage. I ordered over the phone and was told it would be ready in 20 minutes. I walked into the shop twenty minutes later and it was ready. The staff was very courteous and the whole ordering/paying process was as it should be - easy! I took it home and it had just cooled enought to eat it. This is the type of pizza I love. A thinker crust, loaded with mozzarella, and a nice sauce that was not overwhelming. The sausage had a nice spice to it. (For the record, I am not a fan on New Haven style pizza, which seems to be popular in RI - this is not that. Nor is it New York style - which I do like BUT not over the style that Maria's serves.) I aslo added some wings to the order (this time spicy BBQ). Those were good as always. It also should be said that I had left over pizza and it reheated nicely! They now are my go to pizza place.

Food and service were amazing. The sweet and spicy chicken…read moresandwich was so good! Definitely return.

We met up with a group to do trivia on a Wednesday night. What a great time…read more The queer o meter is an out of the ball park 10. Excellent. It's a place tucked into a strip off Atwood ave with an open floor plan. Theres a bar along one end of the room with stools and a fair amount of low top tables for hanging out. I of course dove right into the menu - it consists mostly of "bar foods" so if you're looking for fancy, go elsewhere. If you're looking for good solid bar food options, you've found your place. Everything from fries to burgers to chicken sandwiches to wings. With a lot in between. I got the pretzel bites and 12 honey BBQ wings. The pretzels were YUM! Perfectly salted, warm and served with a stone ground honey pub mustard. The wings are not breaded, with I like. (The tenders are breaded fyi). They bake them, fry them then sauce them so they're super tender. Frankly I want to try all the sauces!!! I got the "everyone likes" version this time so I could share. Next time I'll go for heat and do buffalo. They have 4 tiers, mild, medium, hot and el diablo. Oh baby. I don't think I'm that adventurous.... Yet. The waitress was super nice and accommodating. It was trivia night and very busy, she handled the WHOLE place with drinks and food. Hats off to her for sure. She handled it with a smile, grace and wonderful attitude. A few others got nachos, beef chili and a friend chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. Each said they were very good. All in all this place has my business for take out wings going forward and the Wednesday trivia. Thanks Coop, nicely done. CHEERS!

The Shanty is one of those places I don't go to nearly enough and I really need to change that…read more I was specifically craving hand-cut fries and theirs did NOT disappoint. I got the Big Ol' Burger and it was so good. Cooked perfectly, the special sauce was delicious and as you can probably tell from the photo, the fries were exactly what I was looking for. Everything tastes really fresh here. It has that farm-to-table quality, but in a relaxed, laid-back (but still really pretty) setting. We came for lunch and I loved that they had brunch options too. We didn't get any adult beverages but I was very tempted by the entire drink menu, so next time! Our service was also outstanding. Really everything was A+. Definitely a local spot that I need to remember to go to more often.

In town for work and was looking for a place to grab a bite after work. I found The Shanty on Yelp…read more The moment I opened the door I was greeted, by the owner, with the most upbeat personality and smile! She showed me to my table, brought a carafe of water, and welcomed me in. I was quickly welcomed by Sergio, my server, who shared the special and the soup of the day. Once I ordered my soda I took in the ambiance of the bar, new lights, and the rest of the restaurant. It's not a large building but they make every inch count. Now, the reason you're reading this review- THE FOOD. I ordered the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich with a Caesar Salad. The chicken (photo below) was perfectly cooked, topped with hot honey, slaw, pickles, and ranch then placed on a soft brioche bun. The meal was reasonably priced as well at $33 which included tip. I will absolutely be back to the Shanty next time I'm in town.

Had an order of 10 bone in wings delivered (5 afterburner 5 their version of regular hot) the…read moreafterburner is a nice, rich, thick sauce and the regular hot is kind of watery with a vinegar taste. The wings are decent size, but quite expensive (even without delivery fee it's like $2/wing) I did get a cup of extra afterburner sauce because it's my favorite and they give you a decent size cup of it for like $2

Had the honey hot and lemon pepper bone in wings and fries for takeout. great meal. I recommendread more

You want wings. They got wings. Deez are freaking good wings. Buddy would have approved!!read more

Pros: service, young man working was professional, and also bi-lingual which was nice. Liked the…read moreThai chili wings. Td fries were good too. Loved the cheesy chicken empanada! Decent amount of seating. Reasonably priced, has a bathroom. Cons: parking. There is some in front, and on the side streets, but it's chalkstone, so it's almost always packed. Breading was a bit thick, but that could just be personal preference. Additional: They sell desserts as well. We got the lava cake, pretty good. Additional: they also sell empanadas

RI Food Fights' Lord of the Wings is what drove me to track down Bo's Wings & Rings, and I'm really…read moreglad it did. Their food truck can be a bit of a hunt, but they keep their location updated on Instagram, and the chase is absolutely worth it. From the jump, they were super friendly and genuinely excited that I sought them out just to try the food. Always a great sign. As for the wings I went with their recommendation: the Original Bo's Sauce, a sweet buffalo-style sauce. The wings were dredged with a perfectly crispy coating, cooked just right, and tossed generously in sauce. They come with your choice of blue cheese or ranch. To be honest, these were some of the best wings I've had this month, balanced, flavorful, and addictively good. I also ordered the onion rings, which came in a huge portion of battered, fried sweet onions. Crispy, not greasy, and paired with a tangy remoulade that took them over the top. Absolute win. Unfortunately no photos this time, I dug into them before remembering to snap one (a problem that speaks for itself). Bottom line: Bo's Wings & Rings is 100% worth seeking out. If you're even remotely serious about wings in Rhode Island, put them on your must-try list. I'll definitely be tracking them down again.

Great wings, great vibe and great people's i literally go there for the wings only but they do…read morehave as well a good steak and cheese

Amazing, amazing, amazing wings! Hands down the best chicken wing I have ever had. Crispy crispy!…read moreNo floppy wings here. The sauces are all homemade. The owner is personable, funny and overall a great guy! Ask to try samples of the sauce, they are more than happy to let you tray anything. Definitely will be back! THE REVIEWS ARE REAL! The hype is real! GET THESE WINGS!

If you're buying wings from a franchise, stop! Support this mom-n-pop restaurant. The owners are…read moresuper friendly and go out of their way to provide great service and a solid product. The wings are freshly made and the sauces we ordered were flavorful without being too sweet or too salty. Our first order was well worth going back for another!

Food: We only ordered drinks, nachos and churros. But the…read morenachos were good, the cheese was melted in a way that when it dries it hardens a bit and I love that part. It's also very shareable (thought I took a pic but didn't..oops!). The churros were crispy and came in 4 pieces with a side of chocolate to dip. It was good but could be a bit softer inside. Overall, good spot to meet up for drinks and snacks! Service: Our waitress was super attentive and very nice. She checked in on us often. Ambiance: It's a nice spot. Looks like a big log cabin and plenty of tables and seatings. Great for watching sports too. There was a singer there for the night and he was good! There's also a parking lot in the front. Would go again.

Much different vibe than Smithfield location. Crappy music. Disgusting dirty place. Condiments…read moreempty and greasy. Tables and floors sticky. Food on floor, tables had a crayon used as a shim to keep from wobbling. It even smelled like a greasy old friendlys. I watched someone clear 2 tables and not wipe them down (he apologized and wiped them down after). I canceled my food order and paid for my two sodas. They were very nice about it, so extra star for not being rude to me but the owner really needs to have this place deep cleaned and make some updates. I remember coming here to the grand opening and really loving it here. We often visit the one in Smithfield and it's clean and food always delicious. I felt bad but I'm a little OCD (I'm a nurse) and have had food poisoning in the past. If the common areas are dirty I worry what the kitchen looks like.