The view and atmosphere are fantastic here. The food is delicious and the staff are all friendly and fun. I highly recommend Ayawaska!
Afshin Afshar-Ghasemlou
A Peruvian Twist in Petaluma
Located in downtown Petaluma, Ayawaska RestoBar is a Peruvian restaurant that offers traditional Peruvian cuisine with a modern twist. Overlooking the Petaluma River, the restaurant provides both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal, especially on a pleasant afternoon. The location is fantastic, with minimal car traffic and easy access by foot from anywhere in downtown.
Peru is a melting pot of cultures and, by extension, cuisines from China, Japan, Spain, France, and indigenous peoples. The menu at Ayawaska reflects this diversity, offering many familiar Peruvian classics, including several types of fish, ceviche, yuccas, and, of course, quinoa and beef dishes. Each dish is prepared with a modern touch that enhances the traditional flavors.
The bar menu is equally impressive! Their pisco sour and other cocktails made with Peruvian brandy are delightful. The pisco sour, in particular, is a must-try. After enjoying one or two of these expertly crafted cocktails, you will be one happy customer.
In addition to the food and drinks, Ayawaska RestoBar hosts live music on weekends, adding to the vibrant and lively atmosphere. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Whether looking for a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a fun night out with friends, Ayawaska RestoBar offers a unique and memorable dining experience in Petaluma.
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility is not an issue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Plantain Chips, Ceviche De Pescado
Andrea Dominguez
The best Peruvian restaurant in all of California, and we have been to many looking for the best flavor, price and quality. The Petaluma restaurant is much better than the Ayawaska in Novato. We went on the 31st to Petauma and on the 1st to Novato and we ordered the same dishes, and we were able to compare the presentation, quantity and flavor, a 10 to Petaluma and an 8 to Novato. The ceviche was excellent, the tres leches a pleasure and the yellow chili risotto perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justi Dieh
A decent place. All the entrees are very similar with similar flavor profiles and ingredients. A bit overpriced. The service is good. The plate presentations nice with lots of edible flowers. Everything needs salt and kinda bland. The empanadas are above average.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Arroz Con Mariscos, Empanadas De Lomo, Pastel Choclo Con Champignones, Lomo Saltado Clasico
AJ Johnson
Fantastic food with a wonderful outdoor eating area! Service was a little bit slow but not a big deal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Aji De Gallina
Stan S Sparrow
Long live Santa
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
sharon vasquez
Good seafood. Good steak. Nice workers. & VIVA AWAYASKA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Kolt
Fantastic food, great people, and a nice, quiet place for dinner. We were going to another restaurant that had ignored our call and request for a call back when we walked past Ayawaska and decided to stop. That was an excellent decision. We had great pollo empanadas and the tuna ceviche for appetizers. Both were perfect. For dinner, we had the duck and linguini with filet. The duck was incredible. The linguini was spectacular. We're so happy we found Ayawaska. We'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Les Larson
Way overpriced for poor service and not so great food. Seating was uncomfortable. We expected a better experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Ruby Allen
we had a group of 10 people and made an online reservation for 7:30pm several weeks before. they called morning of to confirm it, we said we’d be there. however, when we arrived, they tried to turn us away stating that the kitchen closes at 7:45. unbelievable that they would make a reservation for 15 minutes before the kitchen closes. when we were all sat, our server told us we had two minutes to decide and order drinks, appetizers, and main dishes. horrible customer service. food was amazing though.
Nice place, good drinks, octopus was chewy undercooked I think. The ceviche fish was a bit "fishy" honestly drinks were the best thing here. Good chill atmosphere. 260 plus tip for 3 ppl.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Melissa Ng
Very spacious restaurant with a view of the river, plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Feels like a great place to grab drinks and hang out with some small eats.
We came for lunch on Saturday after 1 pm and we were seated immediately. You could make reservations if preferred. Servers were attentive and accommodating with our stroller.
The lomo saltado clasico was good. Very tender and juicy meat. The pescado a lo macho had fantastic presentation! I don't typically eat whole fried fish but I tried some from my husband's plate and ate more than I thought I would. The seafood stew went well with the fish and rice.
Next time, I would like to sit outside, enjoy the scenery and get a few appetizers and ceviches.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Harina L
Came for lunch, had the el clasico ceviche, lomo saltado (not pictured - devoured too fast), and the passion fruit tart with tres leches for dessert. All were so delicious!! Ceviche tasted great with taro chips, lomo with the filet mignon was perfect and the desserts… sooo good. Would definitely come back if I end up in the area again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche De Pescado
Diana Narváez
The food is excellent! And the drinks too. Very efficient service
The view and atmosphere are fantastic here. The food is delicious and the staff are all friendly and fun. I highly recommend Ayawaska!
A Peruvian Twist in Petaluma
Located in downtown Petaluma, Ayawaska RestoBar is a Peruvian restaurant that offers traditional Peruvian cuisine with a modern twist. Overlooking the Petaluma River, the restaurant provides both indoor and outdoor seating, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal, especially on a pleasant afternoon. The location is fantastic, with minimal car traffic and easy access by foot from anywhere in downtown.
Peru is a melting pot of cultures and, by extension, cuisines from China, Japan, Spain, France, and indigenous peoples. The menu at Ayawaska reflects this diversity, offering many familiar Peruvian classics, including several types of fish, ceviche, yuccas, and, of course, quinoa and beef dishes. Each dish is prepared with a modern touch that enhances the traditional flavors.
The bar menu is equally impressive! Their pisco sour and other cocktails made with Peruvian brandy are delightful. The pisco sour, in particular, is a must-try. After enjoying one or two of these expertly crafted cocktails, you will be one happy customer.
In addition to the food and drinks, Ayawaska RestoBar hosts live music on weekends, adding to the vibrant and lively atmosphere. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Whether looking for a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a fun night out with friends, Ayawaska RestoBar offers a unique and memorable dining experience in Petaluma.
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility is not an issue.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Plantain Chips, Ceviche De Pescado
The best Peruvian restaurant in all of California, and we have been to many looking for the best flavor, price and quality.
The Petaluma restaurant is much better than the Ayawaska in Novato.
We went on the 31st to Petauma and on the 1st to Novato and we ordered the same dishes, and we were able to compare the presentation, quantity and flavor, a 10 to Petaluma and an 8 to Novato.
The ceviche was excellent, the tres leches a pleasure and the yellow chili risotto perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A decent place. All the entrees are very similar with similar flavor profiles and ingredients. A bit overpriced. The service is good. The plate presentations nice with lots of edible flowers. Everything needs salt and kinda bland.
The empanadas are above average.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Arroz Con Mariscos, Empanadas De Lomo, Pastel Choclo Con Champignones, Lomo Saltado Clasico
Fantastic food with a wonderful outdoor eating area! Service was a little bit slow but not a big deal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Aji De Gallina
Long live Santa
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good seafood.
Good steak.
Nice workers.
& VIVA AWAYASKA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food, great people, and a nice, quiet place for dinner.
We were going to another restaurant that had ignored our call and request for a call back when we walked past Ayawaska and decided to stop. That was an excellent decision. We had great pollo empanadas and the tuna ceviche for appetizers. Both were perfect.
For dinner, we had the duck and linguini with filet. The duck was incredible. The linguini was spectacular.
We're so happy we found Ayawaska. We'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Way overpriced for poor service and not so great food. Seating was uncomfortable. We expected a better experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
we had a group of 10 people and made an online reservation for 7:30pm several weeks before. they called morning of to confirm it, we said we’d be there. however, when we arrived, they tried to turn us away stating that the kitchen closes at 7:45. unbelievable that they would make a reservation for 15 minutes before the kitchen closes. when we were all sat, our server told us we had two minutes to decide and order drinks, appetizers, and main dishes. horrible customer service. food was amazing though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Ceviche De Pescado
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice place, good drinks, octopus was chewy undercooked I think. The ceviche fish was a bit "fishy" honestly drinks were the best thing here. Good chill atmosphere. 260 plus tip for 3 ppl.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Very spacious restaurant with a view of the river, plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Feels like a great place to grab drinks and hang out with some small eats.
We came for lunch on Saturday after 1 pm and we were seated immediately. You could make reservations if preferred. Servers were attentive and accommodating with our stroller.
The lomo saltado clasico was good. Very tender and juicy meat. The pescado a lo macho had fantastic presentation! I don't typically eat whole fried fish but I tried some from my husband's plate and ate more than I thought I would. The seafood stew went well with the fish and rice.
Next time, I would like to sit outside, enjoy the scenery and get a few appetizers and ceviches.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Came for lunch, had the el clasico ceviche, lomo saltado (not pictured - devoured too fast), and the passion fruit tart with tres leches for dessert. All were so delicious!! Ceviche tasted great with taro chips, lomo with the filet mignon was perfect and the desserts… sooo good. Would definitely come back if I end up in the area again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche De Pescado
The food is excellent! And the drinks too. Very efficient service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche De Pescado
I absolutely loved it!!! Ceviche was so good
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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