EXPLORE PETALUMA
Top 11 restaurants in Petaluma.
With small town charm, Petaluma has worked it’s way up the foodie latter with an array of diverse flavors that promise a mouth watering, palette loving, have you wanting more after the first bite. These are our top 11 restaurants in Petaluma that your taste buds will not regret.
1. Central Market
Sustainable & Organic, Chef Tony’s vision of farm to table Californian-Mediterranean plates is a guaranteed 5 star experience. Owner and head Chef Tony Najiola has created a perfect reflection of Petaluma’s agricultural history. Everything (seriously everything) you see on the menu is raised & grown on Chef Tony’s farm in Petaluma. With a romantic loft vibe & plates made with love, Central Market will forever reign number one on our list.
2. Street Social
Street Social’s Power team Jevon & Marjorie have created a one of a kind eclectic comfort food menu that has been designed to pair with their scotch focused cocktails. A reservation is a must for this tiny, but extremely mighty, local favorite. Located in one of Petaluma’s well know alley’s, Street Social has become a staple when visiting Petaluma.
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3. Table Culture Provisions
Haute Cuisine with a splash of comfort food is what you’ll find at Table Culture Provisions. What began as a pop up kitchen, is now a hot spot in Petaluma & Sonoma County. The dynamic duo Stephane Saint Louis and Steven Vargas are the masterminds behind this intimate restaurant. Newly updated with the dreamiest outdoor seating in town, TCP offers a nightly multi-course tasting menu alongside a curated list of shareables. A short walk from 7th, TCP is a must when traveling to Petaluma. Up and coming: TCP owners have announced the opening of their second restaurant, a more casual concept tentatively named The Restaurant at Metro.
4. The Shuckery
Did someone say Oyster Bar?! The Shuckery is hands down the #1 spot in town for the freshest seafood spread. The elegant and flavorful dishes highlight our beloved Sonoma Coast. The Shuckery offers a spectacular Happy Hour menu daily. With a full bar and year round outdoor seating, The Shuckery will no doubt fulfill your seafood cravings!
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5. Sake 107
If the name didn’t give it away yet, Sake 107 is a one stop shop for your Sushi & Sake indulgence. You are guaranteed the freshest selection of nigiri, sashimi & all things sushi. Also serving traditional Japanese Tapas, Sake 107 was designed for customers as a spot to grab a drink, settle in and stay awhile, traditionally known as IZAKAYA style dining in Japan. With an impressive Sake menu along side the unique sushi options, Sake 107 is the spot for sushi lovers.
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6. Quiote
Making dreams into a reality. After years in the restaurant industry, this family of four thought it would never be possible to open up a restaurant in the town they call home. Just months after opening Quiote, it has become a favorite for locals. With high-quality ingredients and authentic flavors, Quiote opens up its door to the community to share in the taste of its heritage.
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7. Brigitte Bistro
Authentic French Bistro style cuisine is what you will find on the menu at the newest restaurant in town, Brigette Bistro. Classic dishes like Bouef Bourguignon, French onion soup, table side tartar on the menu, just to name a few. Chef/owner Nick Ronan grew up in the south of France. It has been his dream to open an authentic bistro since childhood. After years of experience in San Francisco, Nick has fallen in love with our small town and is eager to share his childhood dream with our lovely community.
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8. Tortilla Real
Hand crafted, slow cooked & made with love. Tortilla Real is run and operated by the Flores family, who’s culinary roots began in Guadalajara, Jalisco. With recipes from generations of ancestors, Tortilla Real is as authentic as you can get in Petaluma. Fresh corn tortillas made daily & traditional slow cooked Carnitas and Birria Tapatia are reason enough to stop and enjoy a plate of Tortilla Real’s homemade family recipes. What a gift they have brought to our small town… Also margaritas, delicious margaritas.
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9. Sol Food
Originally established in Marin County, Sol Food opened a 3rd location in Petaluma in 2022. Hands down the most delicious, authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine in both Sonoma & Marin County. You cannot go wrong with any item on their menu, literally everything. Delish. The Petaluma location is perfectly located in Theatre Square with a community seating style both indoor and outdoor available. Enjoy live music in the square on weekend evenings.
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10. Ayawaska
Fresh authentic Peruvian cuisine is what you will find at the beloved Ayawaska Restobar. With a modern twist on traditional flavors from Peru, your guaranteed a beautiful dining experience at this river front location. Sip on one of there delish cocktails while enjoying the view!
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