During our return trip from Fort Bragg on Memorial Day weekend, we unexpectedly discovered a true treasure. This was our first visit to Blue Wing Saloon. I must say, it exceeded all our expectations! We arrived slightly early, and as we waited a friendly gentleman approached us inquiring if we needed assistance. Though the restaurant had not yet opened, he kindly spoke with the staff on our behalf. He invited us to sit in the charming, shaded courtyard. Which was perfect especially since we were accompanied by our sweet Boston Terrier. Our server Kameron was exceptional, attentive, knowledgeable, and delightful. She shared fascinating details about the historic buildings and their connection to the hotel, providing us with a booklet recounting the intriguing story of the Tallman family's legacy. Kameron also recommended the Blue Wings with a sweet-spicy Asian glaze as an appetizer. Without a doubt, the best chicken wings I have ever tasted! Her suggestion was spot on, and we thoroughly enjoyed them. My husband ordered the Fish & Chips, while I savored the Crispy Chicken Salad. Both dishes prepared to perfection. Our dog Winnie was treated to a generous beef dog patty. An impressive patty that left her a very happy girl. Our experience with Kameron truly made us fall in love with Tallman's. So much so that before leaving, I immediately made a reservation for July. The same courteous gentleman who initially greeted us was there to assist with this, offering to reserve a dinner reservation for the evening we arrive. He even offered to show us one of their dog-friendly Main Street Suites. The suite was absolutely stunning. The hospitality we received throughout our visit was exemplary. I am now more excited about our upcoming stay at Tallman's than even our planned trip to the beach house in Fort Bragg. Every member of the staff went above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Blue Wing Saloon and the Tallman Hotel to anyone seeking outstanding service, exceptional food, and drinks! read more

We used to love Blue Wing--it was one of our favorite places to eat. My husband and I went in expecting another delicious meal, but unfortunately we left disappointed and barely touched our food. We ordered pasta dishes (the Alfredo and the ravioli with white sauce), and both sauces were extremely bland. They were watery, almost milk-like, and had virtually no flavor. It was really surprising because this restaurant used to be known for its great food. We didn't say anything while we were there because it was only about 30 minutes before closing, and we didn't want to be those customers or inconvenience the staff. We simply paid our bill and left. Since the new ownership, it's clear that something has changed. Whether it's the menu, ingredients, or chef, the heart of this place doesn't seem to be the same anymore. It's disappointing because this used to be one of our go-to spots. I hope the new owners take customer feedback to heart and make improvements, because we'd love to see Blue Wing return to what made it so special. read more

What a great find. Excellent service good food and amazing ambiance. Music 6 nights a week. It's attached to a beautiful historic hotel and very special. Next time I'll have to stay here. Thank you Caroline. read more

10/10 would recommend to anyone in the area! This place is a hidden gem. The food was fantastic! My husband and I got the Seafood Special and Fish & Chips and had leftovers. The swordfish melted in my mouth and the asparagus was the perfect consistency. The battered fish was crispy and flavorful. The waffle churro was a great dessert to end our meal with. Our waitress Kameron had stellar suggestions for everything and provided great service. We sat indoors in the air conditioning, though the outdoor seating also looked beautiful. There was live music that added to the ambiance. Highly recommended coming between 6-8pm to hear the local talent. read more

The food is always amazing at Blue Wing and we love the new menu. The cocktails and service are always on point and we love the ambience and the outdoor patio. We recommend this to all of our friends that are in town for a visit. The business does an amazing job for the local economy and we fully support it. read more

Went there for my birthday, had good food, sat outside listening to live music, service and ambiance was great. $20 for one bar drink was overpriced in my opinion. read more

Oh wow , on my previous trip to blue wing last month I wanted to do an updated review however the service wasn't great and after waiting several months to go back I was very bummed .... So I decided to try again and OMG it did not disappoint they have crab cake special going on right now and they were delicious I want to go back again just to get more of those! Plus they were reasonably priced for a good size !! I've been a fan of the build your own pasta for two trips now ! The house made sauce is amazing every time ! I love how their seasonal items change and there's always soemthing new to look forward too ! My service was wonderful, I sat at the bar and the waitress was so quick with every request !! For sure made up for last time ! As always the atmosphere was wonderful , can't wait to be back again soon (: read more

Blue Wing Saloon - Crab cake - American Near Me - Upper Lake, California

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A Heartbreaking Decline at a Local Favorite: I never thought I'd be writing this review for a place that is usually our "go-to," but after our experience on Mother's Day, I am beyond disappointed. This restaurant is typically on point, but tonight was a complete failure from the kitchen and management. ​The food was, frankly, unacceptable. I ordered the pork chop, which was nearly all bone and should never have been served. To make matters worse, almost everything on the plate was undercooked--including the pork and the vegetables. Some veggies were simultaneously overcooked and mushy, while the potatoes felt like a flavorless afterthought and were also under-done. We started with the calamari, but what arrived was unappetizingly large; it literally still had a face, which made it impossible to eat. ​The most frustrating part was the clear lack of support for the staff. On one of the busiest days of the year, the scheduling was a disaster. There was only one waitress and one bartender trying to cover several sections. Even with live music outside and a packed house requiring reservations, management left the floor severely understaffed. ​I do want to give credit where it's due: our waitress was very apologetic when we complained and truly tried her best to make things right. It was clear she was set up for failure by whoever handled the schedule. ​Sadly, both my husband and I feel physically unwell after this meal, and we are truly hoping we didn't walk away with food poisoning. This was a devastating experience at one of the few remaining local spots in Lake County. I hate for this to be our last impression, but after tonight, we are forced to look elsewhere. read more

Blue Wing Saloon - It's looking back at me - American Near Me - Upper Lake, California

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What a nostalgic experience to return here after 5 years. The food and ambiance are still as charming and welcoming as we remember. We dined here for Sunday brunch on the charming patio again and this time they had live music in the courtyard. Food and drinks were delicious and service was incredibly friendly. All of this made for a very enjoyable and relaxing Sunday brunch on a beautiful spring day. If you're in the area, definitely stop by the Blue Wing Saloon for the delicious food and charming ambiance. read more

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wonderful atmosphere Excellent servers Nothing is better than stopping by and engaging in conversation with all the people there. It seemed that all of us were from the bay area. Well I am moving over here and cannot wait to visit again. read more

We live in Upper and have loved Blue Wing in the past. Something's changed in the kitchen. Sorry, the food is not of the same quality as it was 2 years ago. Hope you can figure it out. Plain. read more

I think I may have eaten the best veggie burger I've ever had this weekend. This patty was made with beets and chickpeas and oh goodness it was delicious. The burger toppings went so well, creamy whipped feta and a tang from the pickled onion. My husband got a wild burger and said it also had great toppings and he hasn't had a burger like it before. The ambience was great here. The outdoor patio was so cute and the live music from the hotel patio next door was a nice touch. Service was good and quick as well. read more

Blue Wing Saloon - Veggie Burger and wild burger! - American Near Me - Upper Lake, California

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If you like spicy it's your type of place. Old time ambience ( place is over 100 years old) Menu has a few favorites that I like Beef Wellington and the Salmon plate and the Jambalaya ( spicy) but good. Food is on the high side in price. But it a REALLY nice place with outdoor dining and live music just about every night. A beautiful old time hotel next door. With people coming from around the world to stay. Last but not least, is the staff. They're incredibly attentive and friendly. Their goal is to make sure your stay or evening out is memorable. Good times there for us and we'll be back Check'm out. Reservations accepted too. read more

The good bad ugly. Good: Busy. Music outside in a Tuesday. Had the limonencello cheesecake. Very tasty. Chocolate torte was always delicious. Bad: short staff. Couldn't sit outside Ugly. Short tempered impatient wait staff. What was poured in a tall regular wine glass was not a port wine. When we questioned Andrea, bartender, she said it's petite Sirah it's all we have. We just went to the Cache Creek winery. It's wasn't the cache creeke petite syrah. When the bill came we were charged for the chacewater regular petite sirah. When we asked Andrea again about it she didn't care to hear what we had to say she took it off the bill. If you are a regular they are friendly and personable but if you are out of town you will be snubbed and patronized with a sarcastic have a nice day. Not just once but Andrea stepped outside and shouted at us with a sarcastic tone "thanks for coming have a nice night". We didn't leave a tip because we were so dissatisfied with the rude service. We were up front when we came in an hour before closing and asked to sit outside, we just wanted dessert and drinks and we were forced to sit inside because it was crowded outside there was only one waiter and she had tables to clear. We would have waited for a table to be cleaned. Inside the AC was on and the service was cold. read more

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great service and the best fresh fish ever! we all had the fresh caught sword fish and saffron rice with fresh local vegetables. Delish! read more

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Love this place. Whenever we can while in Clearlake we make the drive to this restaurant. We love the cafe vibe, decor, and the amazing patio. Food is great and the bartender with his BloodyMary drink is yummy. Their French fries are amazing read more

We had the chicken sandwich with fries. It was amazing. It was our 1st time there and will definitely make it again. Between the service and how cool it was inside we are impressed. Love this place. The also have music on some days. read more

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Always a great meal here! Love the ambiance and the staff is always professional and amazing! Very intimate and cozy inside. On beautiful days the courtyard seating is shady and definitely a treat. read more

This is our favorite restaurant. The atmosphere, service, food, drinks and service are awesome . Our server Caroline is amazing. She works super hard and even when it's busy she has a smile on her face. She makes us feel welcome. Thank you so much for making this such a great place to go to! Keep those green beans on the menu! read more

Blue Wing Saloon - American Near Me - Upper Lake, California

Super cute place inside and out. Really friendly staff and yummy food. Homemade ranch and the truffle fries were great. Definitely worth a stop in! read more

The food is usually very good, reasonably priced, desserts are also delicious, and the service is also quite good. The ambience is great. My only complaint is that the live music is too freaking loud. Then during breaks piping the radio is annoying. People want to be able to enjoy conversations with their dining mates, not feel like they are being tortured cacophonically. Thank you! read more

We came here for dinner on a nice summer evening. It's located in an old town that maintains its Wild West charm from the 1800s. I loved walking down the street from our parking spot to the saloon. We were able to get a table outside and enjoyed live music. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich which came with fries, as well as the Mediterranean flatbread. A few others at our table had the pasta primavera and the jambalaya. I sampled the jambalaya and it was delicious! I may go for that if I'm back in the area again! I will say though, portions were smaller than I expected for the prices of the food, so you may need more than one entree if you have larger appetite. Happy eating! read more

Blue Wing Saloon - Watermelon mojito - American Near Me - Upper Lake, California

My partner and I ordered salads to accompany our entrees and we assumed bread would accompany our salads. When it did not, we asked for bread and what we got was 4 small pieces that were cold (from the refrigerator?) and no butter, not what we usually expect. The surprise was they charged us $8.00. I brought this up to the waitress who referred me to the bartender who confirmed the charge to be correct. read more

Absolutely love this location. We stayed at The Tallman, so we ate two meals here, both were delicious! The staff were so kind and welcoming, and the outdoor seating area couldn't be more beautiful. We got Caesar salads for lunch and then the spicy chicken sandwich and ribeye steak with chimichurri sauce for dinner. The live music was fantastic! Can't wait to go back. read more

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This place is super cool! ambiance is charming quaint old hotel with a backyard patio thabeautifully landscaped with super cozy seating for outdoor dining & there was live music & a great overall relaxed vibe, service was excellent & fast. My burger was perfect, my husband's steak was a little more rare than medium rare but that's a fine line and wasn't worth us even mentioning, cocktails were creative & delicious! would definitely recommend this place & would go again! read more

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Sat on patio to avoid air conditioning. Was very pleasant and the food was good. The singer in the bar got wind of my husband's birthday and sang "Happy Birthday " to him which we could hear outside. A very nice experience. Food was good also. read more

There aren't many dining options in Upper Lake, but the Blue Wing Saloon is definitely the classiest. Great place to have a nice drink or meal while catch8ng some live music. read more

Blue Wing Saloon - Surf and Turf special - American Near Me - Upper Lake, California

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We have been coming here for about 20 years. The food is always fabulous, service is spot on, and you can't beat the location. The garden is welcoming and the tables inside are cozy. Come and spend some time at this hidden gem!! read more

We stopped by Blue Wing Saloon in the way to Mendocino. We got the Blue Wing burgers, and they were great! Our server, Andrea, was fantastic! She was very attentive and super-friendly! We may stop there on the way home as well. read more

This is by far the BEST place to eat in Lake County. I've tried a variety of restaurants all around the lake for over 2 decades and every time someone gives a recommendation I'm always disappointed. This place does NOT disappoint. The Blue Wings were crispy and packed full of flavor. The 3 dipping sauces are each flavorful and amazing! My husband got the chicken tikka masala tacos-- WOW! They came on crispy, buttery paratha and the chicken was seasoned superbly and the sauce and condiments all complimented each other. The 2 tacos were a surprisingly sizeable portion. It was a solid meal! I got the Veggie Burger. It's a homemade black rice and beet patty on a pretzel bun with whipped feta and an aioli. The patty was so flavorful with a nice crisp outside and tender middle. The staff is wonderful! So helpful and friendly. The vibe is cozy and comfortable. You wanna stay and just hang out. Our golden retriever got to hang out on the heated veranda with us while we ate. This place is a 10/10! Not just for Lake County. This would be one of my favorite spots even if it was smack in the middle of a big city. Happy dining! read more

Andrea R. Made our first visit to The Blue Wing Saloon a VERY enjoyable experience. The food was excellent and we will def go back. It was our 45th Anniversary and she couldn't have been more gracious. We HIGHLY recommend The Blue Wing Saloon. read more

This is, hands-down, one of the most lovely courtyards in the county. Excellent selection of wine. We didn't eat here because we couldn't get an outside table, but certainly enjoyed the wine and listening to jazz on the hotel porch. read more

Visiting Lake County stopped in for food , everything excellent had wings , hubby had burger, drinks great, Alicen was very attentive , will definitely be back!! Also piano player in outdoor dining area read more

Stopped in for after lunch beer and some light food. Great spot, fantastic service, good food. Left happier than I came in and can't complain. read more

Just had a delightful dinner at the BlueWing. The service was great, Andrea was friendly and efficient. The steak special was so good. Highly recommend !! read more

Passing through Upper Lake- I wasn't expecting much but a cold adult beverage. Sat at the bar and the girl behind serving us , Andrea gave that and so much more! Her friendliness, service and humor were top notch!! Not to mention her drinks were on point. Love this place and I love her! You gotta stop in! read more

We had such a great time!! From food to atmosphere it was just prefect. Andrea was our sever and was so friendly. She immediately made us feel comfortable and had a great sense of humor. We will be back! read more

I love this place, the atmosphere is fantastic. It has a beautiful home town feel with an upscale vintage vibe and live music. Normally I don't like to dine alone but recently on a solo trip I had dinner at the bar and was greeted with a welcoming smile and congenial conversation by the Bartender Andrea. She made me a popular local drink, Mendo Sour, as well as quickly serving up my favorite items, the Burrata Caprese and the Blue Wing Burger. Great atmosphere, great food, great service,. A ten out of ten for me. Can't wait to go back again and next time I won't be too shy to sit at the bar. read more

Our server Kari was personable and efficient. The food is always delicious here and the music is so much fun!

Six of us - everyone loved their entree. Most vocal appreciation came for the pork chop and the linguini but everyone was happy. Service was great, the patio surroundings are really nice. I had an alcohol free blueberry drink that was the best virgin cocktail I've ever had. read more