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Restaurant in Duncans Mills, California
What should I order at Blue Heron Restaurant and Tavern?
What to order
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Mac N Cheese
Recommended multiple times for being especially delicious, with reviewers calling it great, baked, and even the best/best ever.
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Fish And Chips
Frequently praised as a go-to dish and highly recommended by multiple reviewers for being tasty and well prepared.
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Burger
Mentioned several times in different forms, with reviewers saying it was very good, delicious, and served hot with a lightly toasted bun.
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French Fries
Specifically singled out as a must-order item, with one reviewer calling them the best French fries and another saying to definitely get the fries.
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Ahi Tuna Salad
Praised for being fresh, flavorful, and well prepared, with another reviewer also recommending the sesame seared ahi over greens.
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Shrimp Scampi
Recommended for being fresh, flavorful, and clearly well prepared.
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Fried Shrimp
Described as the best fried shrimp one reviewer had ever eaten, making it a standout recommendation.
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Tater Tots
Highly recommended because one reviewer said they had the best tater tots of their life, noting the perfect crisp exterior and soft inside.
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Shrimp Basket
Praised as fantastic, with fresh hand-dipped shrimp served with fries and coleslaw.
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Peanut Butter Cake
Strongly recommended because a reviewer loved it enough to eat it twice and even take some home.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 3 to 8 PM |
| Friday | 3 to 8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12:30 to 7 PM |
About Blue Heron Restaurant and Tavern
Homey hangout offering elevated pub food, live music nights & an outside patio in rustic surrounds.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Blue Heron Restaurant and Tavern known for?
It is especially known for fish and chips, which come up repeatedly in reviews, along with mac n cheese, burgers, and fries. People also mention the live music and the cozy tavern setting as part of what makes it stand out.
What dishes are most recommended at Blue Heron Restaurant and Tavern?
Reviewers most often recommend the fish and chips, baked mac and cheese or bacon mac and cheese, onion rings, and burgers like the tavern burger or bleu cheese mushroom burger. Other frequently praised items include fried shrimp, shrimp scampi, sesame-seared ahi, and pulled pork sliders.
Is Blue Heron Restaurant and Tavern good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is about $20 to $30, and reviewers often call the food reasonably priced for the portions and quality. Several comments mention big servings, good value compared with bigger cities, and a satisfying meal for the price.
When is the best time to visit Blue Heron Restaurant and Tavern?
If you want a quieter meal, reviewers note that arriving around opening for dinner can mean faster service and a freshly prepared meal. On busy nights or when local events are happening nearby, seating and parking can be tighter, especially for outdoor dining and live music nights.
Is parking available at Blue Heron Restaurant and Tavern?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Blue Heron Restaurant and Tavern have vegetarian options?
Yes, Blue Heron Restaurant and Tavern offers vegetarian options.