Every buffalo menu item, by chain and by year

Which US restaurant chains put buffalo on the menu, when each launch ran, and who got there first.

Key data

MenuLaunches has tracked 14 buffalo menu launches across 7 US restaurant chains between 2026 and 2026, peaking in 2026-10. The chains that use it most are Red Robin, Applebee's, Taco Bell, Dave & Buster's.

Launches: 14
Chains: 7
Years covered: 2026–2026
Peak month: 2026-10

Launches by month

When chains actually put this on the menu.

1
26-08
6
26-09
7
26-10

Who launched buffalo first in 2026

Ordered by announce date.

#	Chain	Item	Announced
1	Whataburger	Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr.	August 27, 2026
2	Applebee's	Loaded Buffalo Chicken Omelette	September 15, 2026
3	Golden Corral	Bone-In Buffalo Wings	September 21, 2026
4	Golden Corral	Boneless Buffalo Bites	September 21, 2026
5	Golden Corral	All-You-Can-Eat Wings	September 22, 2026
6	Golden Corral	Buffalo Wings	September 23, 2026
7	Buffalo Wild Wings	Vampire Hunter Wings	September 30, 2026
8	Dave & Buster's	Summon the Fire Sauce	October 6, 2026
9	Taco Bell	Paris Hilton's Usual	October 13, 2026
10	Applebee's	Hallowings Bucket	October 13, 2026

All launches

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Red Robin · Lemon Pepper Buzz Wings

A chicken wing flavor that adds Red Robin's Buffalo-style sauce to the Lemon Pepper seasoning for a spicier, tangier kick.

Wings & tenders #buffalo #spicy

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Red Robin · Lemon Pepper Buzz

A new chicken wing flavor combining Lemon Pepper seasoning with Red Robin's signature Buffalo-style sauce.

Wings & tenders #buffalo

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Red Robin · Lemon Pepper Buzz Chicken Wings

Lemon pepper chicken wings with Red Robin's signature Buffalo-style sauce added for a tangy, spicy finish.

Wings & tenders #buffalo #spicy

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Red Robin · Lemon Pepper Wings

Chicken wings with lemon pepper seasoning plus Red Robin's signature Buffalo-style sauce for a tangy, spicy finish.

Wings & tenders #buffalo #spicy

Seasonal2 days left$12.99

Applebee's · Hallowings Bucket

A Halloween deal offering 20 boneless wings in a choice of flavor including Classic Buffalo, Extra Hot Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, or Hot Honey Glaze, served with bleu cheese or buttermilk ranch dressing.

Wings & tenders #buffalo #halloween #honey-butter

Limited-time offerEnded Oct 26$4.00

Taco Bell · Paris Hilton's Usual

A bundle featuring a Diablo Ranch Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider with Hidden Valley Ranch, a Crunchy Taco and a medium fountain drink, curated as Paris Hilton's personal go-to Taco Bell order.

Combos & value #celebrity-meal #combo #value-menu

SeasonalWhile supplies last

Dave & Buster's · Summon the Fire Sauce

A seasoning blend combining buffalo spice and zesty chili lime, intended for wings or cheese sticks.

Sauces & dips #halloween #buffalo #spicy

Limited-time offer11 days left

Buffalo Wild Wings · Vampire Hunter Wings

Boneless or bone-in wings tossed in Black Garlic Glaze and finished with a spicy garlic drizzle, part of a Halloween-themed menu.

Wings & tenders #halloween #garlic-parmesan #spicy

ReturningWhile supplies last

Golden Corral · Buffalo Wings

Bone-in Buffalo wings offered for a limited time at the buffet chain in honor of football season.

Wings & tenders #buffalo

ReturningWhile supplies last

Golden Corral · All-You-Can-Eat Wings

Classic bone-in Buffalo wings return to Golden Corral's all-you-can-eat buffet during lunch and dinner for a limited time, timed to the NFL season.

Wings & tenders #buffalo

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Golden Corral · Boneless Buffalo Bites

Boneless chicken wing bites served alongside classic bone-in Buffalo wings as part of Golden Corral's all-you-can-eat buffet during lunch and dinner for a limited time.

Wings & tenders #buffalo #boneless-wings

ReturningWhile supplies last