20 Best Bars in Petaluma

“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.“

“great friendly staff good drinks and good people“

“There’s something about Brixx that just instantly put me at ease, like I had been there a hundred times before even though it was one of my first visits. Right in downtown Petaluma, it has that warm, lived-in, family-run energy where you can tell people genuinely care, not just about the food but about you having a good time. The whole place buzzes in the best way, with that comforting mix of laughter, conversation, and the smell of pizza that hits you before you even sit down.

We ordered the Uncle Vido and the spicy Hawaiian, and I am still thinking about both. The crust had that perfect thin, slightly crispy bite but did not fall apart under all the toppings, which feels like an art form. The Uncle Vido was rich and savory in that “one more slice, okay one more” kind of way, while the spicy Hawaiian totally surprised me. Sweet, salty, and a little kick of heat, just chaotic enough to be addictive. You can tell they are not just throwing pizzas together here. Everything feels intentional and dialed in.

What stuck with me most was the feeling walking out. Full, happy, and already talking about coming back. It is the kind of place that reminds you why supporting small, family-run California spots actually matters. Brixx does not just make great pizza, it makes you feel like you found your place.“

“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“

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

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

“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!“

“The food and service were good. Not amazing but decent. The atmosphere was warm and inviting and the food was good. Have i had better, yes but was it good enough to go back again, sure. The drinks were good except I specifically requested a margarita on the rocks no salt and it came with salt and it was very light on the tequila. It definitely should have been a little stronger. The restaurant is nicely decorated with the beautiful metal star lamps hanging all over the restaurant giving this warm welcoming glow that is very inviting.“

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

“Great food and service. Will go back !“

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

“Legendary Italian. Family Style. Enough said.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“Decades in business, the New Yorker is long standing Petaluma staple with exceptional food!!!!! And Rosalia!! She serves up some seriously solid pizza, amazing pastas and homemade sauces plus very generous salads- you can't go wrong with anything you order!
While you wait for a to go meal or dine in, enjoy the eclectic decor and postcards from all of the world. Such a gem ofa locally owned old school pizza joint.
One of my favorite restaurants of all time! ☆☆☆☆☆☆
♡ a fan since 2001!“

“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!“

“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“

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