Judy&#x27;s Junction

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!

We used to love Blue Wing--it was one of our favorite places to eat. My husband and I went in…read moreexpecting 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.

Veggie Burger and wild burger!

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Side patio with terrific Live music, Blues night!

DOUBLE D'S COFFEE

4.4(25 reviews)

0.2 mi

White chocolate macadamia nut latte with oat milk & white chocolate rasberry mocha with macadamia…read morefoam... AMAZING! a must try, and the girls working were nice.

We searched for a coffee shop near Upper Lake, and Double D's popped up…read more We decided to try it. It was about 10AM Sunday morning, the town of upper lake is quiet. We drove up to the business and there were only 2 patrons inside. There were 2 nice young ladies working here this morning. They pleasantly took our order (2 coffees, 2 croissants). It was nice that the croissants were freshly made (Ham and cheese), not frozen or in a pre-made bag. The two coffees (1 Blended iced mocha, 1 caramel blended) were very good. Our first impression wasn't good because there are tables and chairs out front - they were dirty, I could think of why anyone would want to sit here. YUCK! At least put a tablecloth over the disgusting table. We were staying at the Robinson rancheria casino, and usually get coffee here. But for the last month, their frothing machine and ice blends are broken, with not timeline as to when they will get fixed. So, we made the short 2-mile drive to Double D's. This will be my go-to place for coffee from now on. Please clean or replace the table so we can sit outside. This is the only reason for 4 starts and not 5 stars

Custard pastry

Spacious and very nice.

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Downtown upper Lake

Santanas Cottage Cafe and Catering

4.0(81 reviews)

7.8 mi

Family-owned & operated

30 years in business

We have had Santana's cater several of our events and the food is always delicious. The lemon bars…read moreare to die for and last Saturday I have the best caesar dressing I've ever had. We will absolutely use them again.

We stopped off here for brunch on our way out of town. We camped nearby and wanted to prep one less…read morecamping meal. Not a lot of options in the area and this place was highly rated. The vibe was very much small town cafe, which was nice. And the wait staff was friendly. We ordered the California Turkey Club, Tritip Sandwich, Fresh Strawberry Orange Juice, and a Gingerbread Latte. All their portions were very sizeable. Definitely share worthy. There wasn't too much special about the tritip sandwich. Its what you expect from a standard tritip sandwich. The turkey sandwich was a bit unique. They used some artisan bread instead of your usual club toast. It was a good touch, though a bit heavy for brunch for us. Everything tasted great. Gingerbread latte was on the sweet side. The "fresh" strawberry OJ was probably not fresh. Well, we took off a lot of stars for the ridiculous number of flies buzzing around our table. We counted up to 3 flies sitting on an empty chair next to us at any given moment, with more flying around. We asked about the flies, and they brought out some spinny fly fans to keep the flies away. The flies were more hungry than they were scared of the fans. They also had a stash of these fans on the counter. So this wasn't a one-off problem. It was a recurring problem they chose not to solve. Yikes... Would I recommend this place? Probably not. If there were this many flies near our table, I wonder how many are in the kitchen?

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Lawn area and dining area.

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Wild Creek Restaurant

3.5(43 reviews)

0.2 mi

The casino it self is t bad ,but the market food forget it ,mount airy is 300% better,the food…read moreseems like an after thought $80 for 2 people you would think you get a spread of food, like mount airy ,but here no way just a few dishes ,half empty tray's,fried chicken was dry as can be ,the meat they slice was as tuff as leather watching the lady try and slice it was embarrassing,..pass on there buffet look else where

Dined in on 4th of July and it wasn't too crowded for dinner. I had an excellent server. She was…read moreattentive and friendly, always came by to check on me, refilled my water when needed. I didn't feel rushed to eat as well. Timing of the food came out great. Presentation of the food was also good.

My bottle opened, poured, and aired out in the bar

Catch of the day entree: salmon w/ poached pear butter & side salad | cup of minestrone soup

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My review on their comment card

Mike’s Breakfast and Lunch

4.5(102 reviews)

8.1 mi

A beautiful Sunday morning with my wife came in the Lakeport decided to stop for some breakfast…read more Service was excellent the food tremendous a great way to start your Sunday morning.!!

Had breakfast one morning while we were in town on a getaway. We were greeted walking in and told…read moreto sit where we liked. So we grabbed a table and our server brought us menus and asked if we would like some coffee. An older building, with high ceilings and a dark wooden interior with a full glass store front. After giving the menu a read over I opted for two eggs with bacon and toast. It was a decent enough breakfast, the eggs cooked correctly and the bacon was thick cut and cooked well. It served its purpose the morning of our visit as it was one of the only places open that day. 3.5 Stars rounded up for being open when we needed it to be 01198

Inside

Bacon, tomato,avocado omelette

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Lucerne Euro Market and Bistro

4.9(228 reviews)

7.4 mi

A wedding at the Bistro We would like to say a Big Thank…read moreyou to Alex and Eden! We asked if we can have our wedding in the Garden and it was perfect! The Decorating and setting the ceremony was wonderful. The Food of course amazing and all the guests were very happy with the food and drink. We are pleased to be the first wedding at the Bistro and I'm sure you will have more!! Love you both--from the Dampers

We are so glad we stopped here on our drive around Clear Lake. The food, atmosphere& garden are…read morerelaxing and lovely. Mr. Alex, the Owner, was so kind & friendly, he made us feel like family. Everything we ordered was fresh & absolutely delicious. It was the best Lentil Soup I have ever had.

Brie Crostini on the right-hand side with a slice of the roasted beets on the left. Both were amazing

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Honey Fluff

4.6(78 reviews)

16.3 mi

We got a coffee, the croissant sandwich and some donut holes…read more The donut holes were pretty good -- not too oily. But the croissant sandwich was a little odd. They are pre-made already on the donut shelf. And when you order them, they microwave it in the wrap, causing the sandwich to be soggy. And then they hand you the sandwich in the heated wrap. I don't feel super comfortable eating something that has been warmed and possibly plastic lined. At least put it on a paper plate? It was weird they served the sandwich in the same thing they microwaved it in. This is the kind of place where the staff knows the regulars. But I'm not sure they are as friendly to folks just coming through town. Overall, we had an okay experience.

The shop is so cozy and welcoming, the worker at the time(2:30am) was super nice. Donuts were also…read morereally good!!

Vietnamese Iced coffee

We ordered Mocha and Vietnamese coffee, they felt little heavy but were great in taste.

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Vietnamese Iced coffee & Iced Mocha

GoodLife Cafe & Bakery

4.4(1.2k reviews)

48.7 mi

This savory veggie pastry was so unbelievably good. This place gets pretty packed on the weekends,…read moreyou can tell it's a local spot and a tourist spot at the same time. We skipped the wait for a seated table and instead just ordered to go. We also had a chai latte that was pretty good. They also have a little store in the front selling Knick knacks, souvenirs, and coffee.

If you're in Mendocino - DO NOT MISS out on this place! Place was packed and it was a bit cold out…read more- but there was outdoor seating available for our group of 5 and we were so grateful to be seated. And although only one of the two heat lamps were working - it was still worth being cold! We loved the little downtown surrounding area - walkable, fun different shops to explore. Food was absolutely delicious. We were ALL happy with our respective meals. And we even had to get some pastries to go as they looked way too good to pass on. My groups faves: biscuits and gravy, Huevos Rancheros and omelets; We took home cookies and a Danish to go as well!! Service was fast, fun and friendly. Our waiter was extremely kind and patient with my Aunt that was super indecisive and had a ton of questions. He kept things light and gently teased her - and got all of our orders exactly right. That's priceless!

Original art for sale

Meat lovers omelette - @rayz

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grillagan’s Island

5.0(5 reviews)

7.8 mi

I really love this place! The food is unique and delicious. The variety of sandwiches is amazing…read moreand each one is a little masterpiece! I'm hoping that they will make a good home in their new location.

This is my first time coming to this place and the hamburgers are totally amazing. Best hamburger…read moreI've ever had. I recommend this place. If you ever come to visit in Lucerne, the owners are very friendly. A very Christian place. I totally recommended 100%. I am visiting from concord,ca

Chili cheese fries and fresh made lemonade!

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Dunkin'

2.1(33 reviews)

0.6 mi

Fresh and legit donuts and sandwiches Ice cream milkshakes…read moreand iced coffee were fantastic and fresh too. Rapid service and nice staff; dining area was super clean and organized. Adjacent to the gas station by CA-20 and 29. You can also charge your Tesla at the Tesla Supercharger: which is super convenient and efficient to Baskin Robbins Dunkin Donuts and Chevron Gas Station convenience store. Definitely stopping by here again while I visit Blue Lakes and Upper Lake, CA.

Awesome staff. Omid was a real life saver. Helped me buy a doughnut cuz I was hungry.read more

Donuts

Ice cream

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There's a lemon stuffed one in there

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Charles G.

1 year ago

I've been coming to Judy's Junction for over 25 years and it's the best restaurant in our county in my opinion. I love the clam chowder on Fridays! It's one of my favorites! The staff is very friendly and they all know me. It has a family atmosphere and the food is always consistently good. Angie is my favorite cook! Love this place! I'd highly recommend it. read more

Martha F.

10 years ago

Lots of good food, very friendly staff. If you like good home cooked food this is the place to go!

Leah D.

147

10 years ago

Always great food and good service. One of the few restaurants I'll eat at in the area.

Phil H.

4 years ago

Great Breakfast !!! Good Job YELPERS, I checked out reviews before stopping here!

Maggie R.

14 years ago

Always great food, good prices and wonderful staff !

Bill K.

6 years ago

Great Food, Friendly Service BILL KOENIG Nice, Ca read more

Debbie O.

8 years ago

Loved it. Food was great and service was great.

Sam C.

414

15 years ago

For Lake County, it's acceptable.

Nicole N.

10 years ago

3 words: chicken fried steak!

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