20 Best Bars in Petaluma

“great friendly staff good drinks and good people“

“Lively, fun, very knowledgeable and helpful folk on the bar, the best beer selection I know. A lot of different people who like to meet others.“

“Been awhile since I have been here. Still top notch, pizza selection is many, I do wish they had salami, but many good options. Hot tasty and good crust. The William Tell salad is my favorite. Plus a healthy selection of wine and my favorite, Whiskey. It can be a little loud on a Sat evening but the place is hopping.“

“Great time with Wes and Sam. Just stopped in from Mn on vacation and were welcomed by many locals. This place is a classic and is a must stop“

“Was a great venue to play at“

“Great Sandwich, had the Brooklyn Bridge it was delicious“

“Everything was fabulous! So excited that Luma is open!“

“Can not say how much we loved the bartender! He was so welcoming and funny. We had delicious fish and chips, they have tartar or cocktail sauce or malt vinegar. Perfection! Very chill vibe in the meticulously clean bar and really nice TVs to watch any game. Thanks so much!“

“As a local, this is my absolute favorite Mexican restaurant around. All the food is delicious and there are plenty of vegetarian options. I got the tofu tacos for the first time the other day, which are vegan, and they were the best tofu tacos I’ve had! The staff are friendly and the service is usually extremely fast, though if it’s packed it slows down a reasonable amount. It’s also got a great atmosphere both inside and outside.“

“an excellent place to have a good wine or a cold beer. Nice place.“

“Great food and service. Will go back !“

“There is a quiet confidence to Pearl, the kind that comes from a kitchen that learned its grammar at Chez Panisse and then went off to write its own sentences. The Alice Waters lineage is unmistakable in the reverence for the ingredient, but the chef here is reaching somewhere more restless, running through North Africa, the Levant, and the Mediterranean without ever feeling like a tour.

What strikes you, dish after dish, is the legibility of a single authorial hand. Some kitchens cook anonymously; here every plate carries the same signature, an unmistakable point of view in the seasoning, the restraint, the way sweetness and acid are made to argue and resolve. You could cover the menu and still know who was at the pass.

We began with the roasted corn and gypsy pepper soup. It arrived deceptively simple, then revealed its hand: red lentils for body, charred cabbage for a whisper of smoke, sweetness and bitterness held in careful tension. A lesser kitchen would have let the corn turn cloying. This one knew exactly when to stop.

The French omelette was a small lesson in technique, folded with a patience that cannot be faked, custardy at the center, dressed in dukkah-roasted asparagus and sorrel with a serrano and mint oil cutting clean lines through the richness.

But the wood-roasted king salmon was the plate I am still thinking about. Served on a fig leaf, the fish was cooked to that elusive point where it flakes but stays silken, set over a white bean and pepper ragout that tasted of long, unhurried cooking. Haroset-stuffed squash brought an unexpected sweetness, and a turmeric yogurt tied it together with quiet acidity.

Pearl includes service in every price and allows no tipping, a small honesty that suits the food. This is sophisticated cooking with nothing to prove and everything to offer. In Petaluma, of all places, a genuine destination.“

“Great Sandwich, had the Brooklyn Bridge it was delicious“

“Legendary Italian. Family Style. Enough said.“

“Grab a seat at the bar and enjoy some of the friendliest bartenders in all of Petaluma (especially Cat)! The entire staff is wonderfully laid back, genuine and truly happy to be there, which makes us very happy to be there as well!“

“We came here right after the softball tournament. My daughter wanted a cheese pizza so we got a half pepperoni half cheese that was amazing Sandra. The owner was so nice and polite. Her service was excellent. I recommend it for anyone with family, especially with little ones. We were dealing with a meltdown and they were so accommodating. The pizza was great on top of that. They have great beer options too so yeah, check them out.“

“not only does this restaurant have a long family history. This restaurant has a menu to fit everyone's needs and has a great chef. 10/10“

“Country bar, local flavor. Reminds me of the Lost Dog in East Dennis, just a lot more history as it was founded in 1859.“

“I came here a few months ago and had a so so experience because of an older female bartender who was gruff and rude. Went back right before thanksgiving and there’s a young lady working. She’s super efficient and nice. Drinks were $7 or $8 each“

“A great place in Petaluma, CA. Love this place. The food is great and there are always some specials in the menu. Love the wild boar gnocchi but everything is great!“