Thirsty Mule LLC — Restaurant in Oakland

I'm a Over The Road truck driver, I also don't leave many reviews of a place, I also lean towards being introverted (I'm mostly just not a fan of people). That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed visiting this bar. The beers on tap are quality. The food being served is made to order, the owner clearly took Chef Gordon Ramseys advice and doesn't microwave things here, I'm I'm talking about the fact that I went with the fish and chips (duh, it's Maine) and this wasn't the Gordon Fisherman fish filets, this was hearty, hand breaded, fresh catch. Certainly satisfying. One of the few places I will definitely visit again when I'm in the area. The bar tender was welcoming, courteous, and kept my glass full, it doesn't hurt tart she was cute too. If you're looking for a spot, this would be it, you...

I was excited to try the wings, but I was disappointed. Pricing, parking hassle, charges for every little extra (even a credit card fee!), a drafty dining room, and barflies all made the Thirsty Mule a disappointing experience. I will say that the buffalo sauce had extra kick, but the $2 per wing section price definitely wasn't balanced or justified by quality, presentation, service, or atmosphere. Yes, you read that correctly! Five average sized wing SECTIONS, not whole wings, were $10.99. Ten wing sections were $18.99, plus I was charged for ordering two different flavors on one plate, for an extra cup of dip, charged a digital payment fee, and if I wanted all flats i would have been charged an additional $2. Side note: you will not be brought or offered an extra plate...

Been here before and the grilled wings were legendary. Whoever worked the grill around 3pm Saturday 10/30 grilled all the moisture and flavor out of our $2/piece wings. We asked for additional sauce since all we could taste was grill. But it still didn’t quite cut it. The habanero relish was also a bit off. Smelled slightly fermented and was over the top with the garlic. Hope it is not a new recipe as that relish made these wings worth the drive. The service and ambiance were still as great and friendly as we recalled, even if you aren’t a Raiders fan. But $20 for ten wings, you...