We were camping at Clear Lake State Park when we realized that Kelseyville, where the park is…read morelocated, has an abundance of wineries. The closest was Chancewater and it is also open 7 days a week as opposed to most places in the area that are only open during the weekend. There is plenty of parking and you walk into a bar area that is set up for tastings. But we decided to sit in the larger tasting area that has their wines, barrels etc. They also sell seasonal vegetables at the bar which is a nice touch. They offer olive oil tasting but I didn't want to mix wine and oil so we didn't try the olive oil but I will definitely go back for that. They had many olive oil products for sale - soap, lotions etc. We were greeted by 2 hostesses who offered us a choice to sit at the bar or the tasting room and we choose the tasting room, it had a better ambience. We went on a Tuesday late afternoon, just before they closed at 5pm and we had the place to ourselves. The tasting room has room for at least 50 people without it feeling crowded. You get a choice of 7 tastings for $15 and you can pick what you would like to taste and we picked all whites. We had the 3 white and rose, 2 reserve whites (chardonnay and Sav Blanc) and 2 sweet wines. I am not a fan of Sav Blanc or sweet wines but the ones we tasted were very good. Their chardonnay was well worth the trip by itself. The hostess was friendly and knowledgeable and very engaging. I took one star off for the pours, they were very minimal but delicious. I would highly recommend the place and look forward to the olive oil tasting as well next time!

Friendly environment with nice wines. We did not get a chance to try the olive oils. They had live…read moremusic at the time which was a nice bonus. I would go back.

Driving along the road, all of a sudden there's this classy structure that pops out of no where…read more Great place to unwind and taste some wine. It's spacious and inviting. The staff was kind. They even sell fresh eggs from their farm in the tasting room. The wines tasted were ok. Nothing really stood out but also didn't taste all the options available. Will try again next time.

Everyone needs a good spot to enjoy a good glass of wine and nice ambiance. Well done Mercantile…read more We were visiting from San Diego and were not disappointed, and by not disappointed I mean we visited 3 outa 5 days during our visit. The food trucks/bars that show up are great!! Atmosphere and ambiance are on point, wine is good, and the whole experience was above par!

Service was efficient and friendly. The inside of the restaurant was creatively decorated. The…read moreambiance was classy yet comfortable. The food menu was interesting and offered a nice range of comfort to finer dining options. The wine menu was extensive. Both the food and wines were reasonably priced. The spicy ahi tuna bites were delicious. Fresh and flavorful ahi on top of the perfectly crunchy sushi bites that had the right amount of "QQQ" (aka chew). This paired nicely with the Sol Rouge Viognier. It seems this place also has music nights. With or without music, the food quality is definitely worth checking out. What a surprisingly nice option to have in Lake County!

Cool laidback eatery down by the lake front, just a few hundred feet from the water. With a parking…read morelot between the water and building. Modern open interior with high ceilings, and perimeter seating with a short bar area. We ate here twice while in town, and had reservations both times. Greeted walking in at our time and seated within the same moment. The staff are all friendly, professional and kind. Our servers both visits made us feel welcome and appreciated for dining there. A concise creative menu thats better than most in the area. We started with a couple appetizers. The Spicy Ahi Crunch bites were very good, with fresh Ahi and a slice of jalepeno on top of a crunchy puff bite. We really enjoyed them and thought it was a good start. Along with their fresh baked focaccia bread with evoo and balsamic. Both were very good starters. Next we shared the large Harvest salad with poached pear, squash, brussels, walnuts and lettuce greens. This is a big salad and was easy for us to split between the two of us. A good choice as well, great textures and flavors. For my meal I went for the Black and Gold Salmon. A hearty serving with a near perfectly cooked salmon filet on top of risotto with mushrooms. A solid choice again, full flavored and well prepared. 4 Stars a solid choice for a good meal 01180

A sweet outdoor wine bar near Cafe Aquatica, overlooking the Russian River…read more We stopped in recently on a sunny weekend day after hiking Jenner Headlands Preserve. We bought wine and they let us bring over food from Cafe Aquatica (two doors down in the same building), as long as we removed our food trash. Very cool of them! It was quiet at the wine bar when we were there, but I imagine it's livelier when they have live music going on. Their back patio area connects to Cafe Aquatica's, so we enjoyed the music coming from there. Staff were super friendly and kind, telling us about the smaller production, local wines they offer. I enjoyed a glass of Sauvignon Blanc while soaking in some sunshine and river views. Friendly dogs on leash are welcomed! Cheers Friends!

We tried to go there on Saturday, 1/17/26, and it was closed (along with the cute gift shop it was…read moreconnected too). Windows were covered with paper so you couldn't see in, but no signage anywhere saying it was closed that we could see. We called the phone # and it seemed to go to a personal voice mail. Hope it will reopen at some point. Such a great location.

Anytime I go to Napa it's my first stop. The quality of the food and service is second to none.read more

Just returned from a trip from Napa valley and did a tasting at Heitz. Our wine assistant suggested…read morethis restaurant. My husband at first went in to check out the place. He came back and said you're going to love this restaurant. We ate here twice at what a delight First night Chris was our server, he we wonderful. Immediately when seated you are offered water, then your server greets you We had the heriloom tomato salad with buratta to start and the cheese burger on the potato bun . For a side dish my husband had potato salad and I did potatos. The best ever They make there own ketchup The second night I had the chicken over beans and greens, and my husband had a salad green and added chicken The inside is country quaint. We can't wait to return

We went to dinner on Friday night. You need to make reservations for busy times. Somehow our…read morereservation was lost but they sat us anyways since there was a table available. I thought the quality of the food was very good. I had a shrimp salad and my wife had the tuna. The children had a cheese sandwitch and spagetti. Our 4 year old did not like the spagetti so much but he is very picky. The kids (and I) really liked the french fries - we ordered another separate dish of them. I thought the price was a bit high for Kelseyville but in line with Bay Area prices. It gets a bit noisy when the restaurant is full. During the warmer months you can sit outside where there is less noise. There is live music out back during peak hours.

It is too simple to say yum yum yum. Consistently good bites. Good people here to support you…read moreduring main course decisions, mixing drinks and making you feel welcomed and relaxed.

A cute little wine bar in town…read more Parking: free plenty. If you are new in town, it could be a bit tricky to find the complex as the GPS will direct you to gas station, but behold: the food complex is behind the gas station, so just go for it. Service: friendly, attentive, knowledgeable Food: make fresh, pretty quick Ambience: nostalgic, casual Restroom: clean, easy to lock This place has a lot of community events. Nadia, the co-owner is the host if you want to have wine tasting group session. Her knowledge across wineries are excellent, I was learning a lot. The store curated organic wines from Amador county and surrounding. This is one of the wine bar in Sacramento where I can find organic wines. These wines are generally lower in chemicals, pesticides, and additives.

I tried the Cave de la Cote Chasselas which was a very light refreshing start. It reminded me of a…read moresoft Sauvignon blanc. I followed with Vin de Days, Maurer Red Fruit November and finished with La Miche Cab Sav. While not quite a fan of the RFN, I did enjoy the La Miche for its savoriness- a perfect dinner pairing wine. Before heading out for my next adventure, I decided to do a glass of the Alta Colina Downslope Red and finish a few chapters of my book. I don't know how to accurately describe wines- but my version, again savory and hearty but not heavy- another good wine for a nice meaty dinner. (Bearing in mind, of course, that I'm also no pairing expert!) Ever After has a unique offering of wines and I look forward to popping in again with some friends! I also plan to check out some of the events I've heard mentioned in my time here. Also... they're preparing for a prix fixe event tonight- it smells absolutely amazing!!

Four of us were visiting Fort Bragg and came across Sip Wine Bar. We spent a wonderful afternoon;…read moreall of us trying different wines that we enjoyed. Spent much of the time chatting w/ Tina who shared some of her favorite spots in Fort Bragg for us to visit. Based on what we were drinking, Tina also brought out tastes of a few other wines she thought we would enjoy. Have been to many wineries and wine bars and this was one of the most pleasant experiences we have had.

I love the wine and bubble selection here. Lots of local wineries which is a huge plus! When I…read moretravel I love trying local. Service was outstanding and gave great recommendations. Not just the wine in the lounge but also wineries to visit. I loved the large window with the natural light and the comfy seating.

As a total food snob who spent 6 years in LA and now living in San Diego, I'm used to big city…read morerestaurants with Michelin stars, designer interiors, and fancy menus. We spent the week up in Clear Lake at a family member's lake house, and went out to dinner for our final night. We heard this area was an old gold rush settlement town, so I was expecting a super simple and honestly mediocre dining experience. From the second we turned down Main St., my mind was changed for the better. The street is certainly quaint, but super cute. Blue Wing Saloon in particular has been modernized while still keeping that old town charm. We walked in the front door and were immediately greeted by both gals working the bar + outdoor seating. We were told we could sit wherever we wanted, and opted for a patio seat that had the great outdoor feel, but also a view to check in on Thursday Night Football ;) Kameron our waitress might've made my entire week. She was instantly SO bubbly, sweet, funny, and cool, while also being professional, gave great meal recommendations, and was so quick to refill waters, check in on us, etc. 100000/10 server experience. Now the food!! Again, me, food snob. Italian. Why do I keep ordering pasta in public? It's my favorite but half of the time it lets me down... not here!!! I ordered the jambalaya on special which was served in a tomato cream sauce and it was chef's freaking kiss. Flavorful sauce, great consistency, tons of fresh meat. The sauce tasted seriously homemade! My fiance got the fish and chips, which was recommended by Kameron as one of her faves, and he absolutely agreed. A lot of fish and chips have way too much breading in comparison to the fish meat, and this did not skimp out at all. I'm not even a huge fish and chips fan and I loved this meal paired with the tartar sauce! Oh she also happily let me order a lemon drop martini despite not explicitly being on the menu. We love a flexible drink order! We got appropriately (and easily) tempted into dessert and a rose liquor, mostly because I just loved the ambiance so much and kept wanting to hangout with Kameron! We were totally full but decided, why not.. We ordered the pound cake with fresh berries, and Kameron helped us workshop what we wanted the rose liquor to be served with, and she nailed it in hot toddy form. It was all around the most amazing post dinner treat I could've asked for. Every single aspect of this dining experience made my freaking week. Cannot wait to come back!!!!

During our return trip from Fort Bragg on Memorial Day weekend, we unexpectedly discovered a true…read moretreasure. 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!

I'd like to give them a 3.5-4 but rounded to a 4 because they took such good care of our large…read moregroup. It was 105 out and we had our very well behaved dog with us and they allowed her to sit inside with us. She was hot and tired so she slept the whole time. I thought this was very nice since most places don't allow this. We had a group of 14 for dinner celebrating a 90th bday. In looking at the reviews beforehand I was a little nervous with the 3 stars but we were all pleasantly surprised. Our waitress was super nice, got all of our orders correct and the food was pretty good. We will definitely come back and give it another try. Hoping they are open in the winter when we return.

I'll be honest I was not extremely impressed with much except for the view of the lake. We came in…read moreand there was maybe two other tables with four staff. They gave us a window seat. We ordered a club sandwich and they loaded fries. My friend ordered the taco salad. I have to say the loaded fries were absolutely fantastic. The guacamole and the pico de gallo were fantastic. The fries were hot and perfect. The club sandwich was lacking and very small. The bread was nothing to write home about and they put Ham on it which just to me is not an American type of club sandwich. My friend had the taco salad was steak and let me say I was pretty impressed. What was lacking was the service. The girls were just sitting around, not coming and checking on the table and just standing and talking. One of us ordered a martini and it was served in a regular glass, a short one. And it was full of vermouth she kept coughing from the amount of it. Then when the check came, it was $97. I can always do a quick math in my head and I was like that's about $20 over what it should be and the lady had brought over the little device to charge she said we can't go back to review it. You have to pay for it and then you can look at the receipt when I print it out. To me that was some of the worst Customer Service ever. They had charged us twice for the taco salad 1895 and then an additional 2495. It was the steak one so it was correct at the 2495 but my friend had to get a credit. They need a little bit of work to do since they just opened up. The food is good but service is really important and getting a tab right is the basics right?