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In August 1974 a restaurant entrepreneur in Rochester, New York founded Sal's Birdland Restaurants. Sal Nalbone, President and founder of Sal's Birdland Restaurants, utilizing his many years of restaurant experience decided it was time to fulfill his lifelong dream of opening his own restaurant with a unique concept. After formulating the recipe for his special sauce and seasoning, he served up some of the best chicken and rib dinners in New York State. Since then, Sal's Birdland Restaurants has grown from Rochester to Syracuse, New York and includes several restaurant licensees that feature Sal's Birdland-style chicken wings and seasoned potato wedges. In 2025, Sal’s Birdland Opened TWO Locations in Syracuse, The First at Sassy Cuse Saloon in Armory Square, and a Takeout Location in Cicero NY on Route 11 in Cicero.

It all started with a vision. A passion for bold flavors, crispy fried chicken, and a sauce unlike anything the world had tasted before.

Sal's Birdland creates a range of flavorful sauces for various uses, including the original Sassy Sauce in hot and mild, Jamaican Sassy Sauce, Great on Everything! Sauce, and North Carolina Bar-B-Q Sauce. These sauces are accessible in stores across the country and online.

What set Sal’s Birdland apart?
‍✅ Crispy, golden-fried chicken cooked to perfection
✅ Unique house-made sauces with an unforgettable sweet-heat kick
✅ A commitment to quality and consistency that kept customers coming back

Sal’s Birdland wasn’t just a restaurant; it became a staple in Upstate NY, a place where families gathered, friends shared meals, and memories were made.