The Wild Goose in Willoughby is the #1 wings spot in Lake and Geauga counties — 4.6 stars as of September 2026. Savoria Bar & Grill (Mentor) and Tavern Six (Kirtland) round out the top three at 4.8 and 4.6 stars, ranked by 440 Eats on Google ratings plus what locals are actually saying.

Welcome to 440 Eats — Issue #3.

This is 440 Eats: every wings spot that matters in Lake and Geauga counties, ranked by Google ratings and local chatter. No pay-to-play. Ever.

27 wing joints scored, every rating verified against live Google listings. Chains are out — Wingstop stays off the board entirely. Matt's Editor's Pick: The Wild Goose — his personal favorite, and the data agreed.

The Wings Top 10

  1. 1

    The Wild Goose

    Willoughby · 4.6 stars
    The data agreed with Matt's pick.
  2. 2

    Savoria Bar & Grill

    Mentor · 4.8 stars
    Same name, new kitchen — the 4.8 was earned by the old one.
  3. 3

    Tavern Six

    Kirtland · 4.6 stars
    Kirtland's 4.6, holding the top three.
  4. 4

    Warren's Spirited Kitchen

    Burton · 4.6 stars
    Burton's confit-wing gem.
  5. 5

    Mr Lee's Bar and Grill

    Perry · 4.6 stars
    50¢ wings on Tuesday wing night. Perry knows.
  1. 6

    Crowley's Dive Bar

    Eastlake · 4.6 stars
    Eastlake's dive-bar wing stop.
  2. 7

    Maple City TAPS

    Chardon · 4.5 stars
    Chardon's 4.5.
  3. 8

    Pub Frato

    Painesville · 4.5 stars
    Crispy confit wings — garlic-parm, hot honey, or BBQ.
  4. 9

    FROST BAR N Grille

    Middlefield · 4.5 stars
    Middlefield's 4.5.
  5. 10

    Crowley's Dive Bar

    Kirtland · 4.5 stars
    Crowley's goes two-for-two on the board.

Honorable mentions

  1. Crowley's Dive Bar

    Painesville · 4.5 stars
    The third Crowley's — Painesville's entry.

  2. Trader Jack's Riverside Grille

    Eastlake · 4.4 stars
    Deep review base, still just missed.

  3. Lino's

    Wickliffe · 4.4 stars
    Wickliffe's 4.4, on the bubble.

  4. Very Good Pizza Co.

    Chesterland · 4.4 stars
    Yes, a pizza place — with real wing cred.

  5. Sol

    Willoughby · 4.3 stars
    Willoughby's 4.3, knocking on the door.

How we rank

We aggregate reviews and chatter — Google ratings plus what locals are actually saying. Google rating first, review volume second. 40-review minimum to qualify. Chains excluded.

What's the best wings spot in Lake County?

The Wild Goose in Willoughby — 4.6 stars, ranked #1 by 440 Eats in September 2026.

How does 440 Eats rank restaurants?

We aggregate reviews and chatter — Google ratings plus what locals are actually saying. Google rating first, review volume second. 40-review minimum to qualify. Chains excluded.

When was this ranking last updated?

Published September 24, 2026 and refreshed in place — the Last updated line at the top of the page always shows the latest refresh.

Is Savoria under new ownership?

Yes — the previous owners closed August 1 and new owners reopened under the same name in mid-August. The 4.8-star rating was earned by the old kitchen, so we're watching how the new one performs.

One to watch

Chris's Chicken — a new Lake County wing spot with real buzz, but not enough reviews to rank yet. We're keeping an eye on it.

Missed it?

The Pizza Top 10 is live too — Biagio's Donut Shop & Pizzeria (Eastlake) took #1. See the pizza ranking →

And the Ice Cream Top 10 started it all — CP's Cooler (Willowick) at #1. See the ice cream ranking →

What's next

A new ranking every week, plus openings, closings, and the weekend roundup. Got a snub we missed? Drop it in the 440 Eats Facebook group.

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