Black Bean BBQ Catering

You've seen this spot as you're driving down the boulevard. The one with picnic tables on the lawn…read moreand the BBQ's in the background... yep! Do yourself a favor and stop. Quite literally the best deli around. From delicious prepacked salads and desserts to fresh bbq meats there is no shortage of good eats. We love the sandwiches too, they are really big, one is probably big enough to share if you grab a salad too. Great beverage selection, snacks and deviled eggs, too! We've ordered the tri-tip dinner many times and it never disappoints.

Was stopping through Petaluma and we drove past Lombardi's, smoke from the BBQ smelled amazing, a…read morenice big outdoor space that looked busy and inviting, so we wanted to stop by. It was busy, but not crazy as it was past peak lunch hours. The inside space is nice, clean, a cute gourmet shop with wine, various honey, crackers, salads, and of course the deli. For food, we ordered the pork in sauce BBQ sandwich, hot dog, and a side of baked beans. There are separate areas where you order first, then pay, then wait for your food. Once we paid, we were handed the baked beans, which were piping hot. It was still quite busy at the front and we ended up waiting about 25 min before our sandwiches came out. The wait wasn't the problem, but both items were cold when we got them. The sandwich had actually been ready and sitting there for about 15 min before the hot dog came out. We even had to ask them to swap out the baked beans they gave us earlier because they were room temp by then. Cold food aside, the pork in sauce had a lot of fat and was way too saucy (maybe ask for sauce on the side). The hot dog which was what we waited 25 min for was just...a hot dog with way too much mayo and ketchup. With the long wait, I'm confused why our food wasn't hot when it came out. I may give it another try, but first experience wasn't great.

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Brewsters Beer Garden

3.4(1.3k reviews)

2.8 mi

Cute spot. Has a large outdoor and indoor space. They had live music on a Saturday afternoon. We…read moregot the chicken sandwich and watermelon salad. It was good. Service was friendly. I like this place mainly for the ample seating and the outdoor space.

The food was horrible. Seriously, the chicken sandwich was a mess, tasteless, absolutely…read moredisgusting; I ended up feeding the chicken & bacon to my dog. My wife had the wings, they seemed ok but nothing to rave about. I also tried their own IPA, that was a mistake, I should have went with Lagunitas or Racer 5. The service sucked, I requested BBQ sauce for my wife's wings of course that was missing and our server was too busy feeding her face and socializing with her coworkers so I had to walk back to the kitchen and get it myself. They weren't at all busy so there was no reason for this, I can see why they weren't busy. The prices are way too high for what it is. I have no problem paying for good food and service but the $100 price tag for 2 chicken sandwiches, 1 chicken wings, 1 ice cream, and 1 16oz IPA that was all nasty horrible with bad service is just not right. The food was horrible. Seriously, the chicken sandwich was a mess, tasteless, absolutely disgusting; I ended up feeding the chicken & bacon to my dog. My wife had the wings, they seemed ok but nothing to rave about. I also tried their own IPA, that was a mistake, I should have went with Lagunitas or Racer 5. The service sucked, I requested BBQ sauce for my wife's wings of course that was missing and our server was too busy feeding her face and socializing with her coworkers so I had to walk back to the kitchen and get it myself. They weren't at all busy so there was no reason for this, I can see why they weren't busy. The prices are way too high for what it is. I have no problem paying for good food and service but the $100 price tag for 2 chicken sandwiches, 1 chicken wings, 1 ice cream, and 1 16oz IPA that was all nasty horrible with bad service is just not right.

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Sloppy spicy chicken sandwich. Impossible to eat like a sandwich. Too much sauce.

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4.4(619 reviews)

One of our neighbors turned us on to this place and so we had to stop by and try it ourselves…read more Although it was VERY tasty, the white meat portions were most definitely overdone, although the dark meat portions were absolutely perfect! The family dinners are the way to go, much better value over individual plates, so buy for a crowd or take home enough for leftovers. The tacos looked really good, although we just had the pollo asado. Kudos for the salsa bar; four tasty and tangy salsas - verde, house, avocado, smoky... all fresh. We'll be back to give it another try, stick with the dark meat next time.

Chicken is good, still quality and big portions. Prices have increased but as expected, like…read moreeverything else. Love the salsa but small salsa bar, free chips. Lots of seating but small parking lot. Right off a busy street but close to the freeway.

Casual indoor seating

Chicken nachos

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Pineapple Agua Fresca~ The agua fresca was ok, light flavor.

The Block

4.2(206 reviews)

This was such a major disappointment! I came here on a Sunday evening with my boyfriend before…read moregoing to a concert at Mystic Theatre. I had been to the block before about a few years earlier and remember it being lively and fun filled with a handful of food options and a packed bar. This time, the establishment was almost completely empty with only two food options: the barbecue or the pizza. Both menus were extremely limited in terms of available options. I went with the barbecue platter and my boyfriend went with two slices of pepperoni pizza. While the pizza was decent, but nothing to write home about, I would never order that barbecue platter again. First of all, the mac & cheese that it came with was more like overcooked buttered noodles without seasoning. The pulled pork and the coleslaw tasted old as if it had been sitting out at room temp. I also thought it was weird that they gave me potato chips as another side, but to eat their own. The only thing I actually enjoyed were the side of pickles and who knows if those were even made or from a jar. It was cold outside, so we decided to sit under the enclosed portion of the building and flies swarmed us - they were everywhere and we were continuously swatting our hands around to try to get any relief. It was miserable experience and as soon as we were done eating, we just wanted to leave. I can see why people were not here after the disappointment my boyfriend and I felt.

Exploring all the breweries in a smaller town like Petaluma doesn't take much time. Ads for Two…read moreRock Brewing led me here, their hours weren't correct online so I had to come back later the same day. This is a shared outdoor event space with restaurants, bars, and stage for live music. There was a good amount of people there, probably gets busier during events. I asked the bar about the brewery and was told there was currently only one selection from them on tap which was disappointing. It wasn't the most comfortable place to enjoy a beer either. Even if there had been more to experience, I probably wouldn't have bothered going back. One other note, the restrooms are singles and with so many people there was a long wait to use one. I'd imagine that'd be worse when busy.

The Fig Rig Dirty Fries w/ a Bahn Mi Sandwich! Yum!

The Block - outdoor seating/tables

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Speakeasy

4.0(663 reviews)

Had a great experience here when I visited. I sat outside with my wife and, while we enjoyed the…read morefood, the service is what will keep us coming back. The team there were personable, attentive and genuinely cared about giving their guests a great experience. We enjoyed the Caesar salad and calamari for apps, the teres major steak and fried chicken for dinner and then the lemon cheesecakes and peanut butter chocolate cheesecake for dessert. Our child is still just a baby but this restaurant is kid friendly but is still a good venue for couples looking for a date night. The only complaint I would have would be the people smoking outside of The Big Easy next door.

The waitstaff was amazing!!! They were attentive and very friendly…read more We ordered the caprese made with heirloom tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, garnished with beautiful fresh basil leaves, the twist was drizzling a sweet basalmic vinegar instead of olive oil. Talk about happy tastebuds. Our main dish was a beautiful salmon fillet prepared perfectly with just a hint of lemon rubbed on, and presented on a bed of shelled brussel sprouts lightly roasted. The coup de gras was the dessert: a slice of peanut butter and a flourless chocolate cake. Luis recommended a sangiovese for my wife and she enjoyed it immensely. This restaurant I would proudly recommend to all my friends. I would have rated it higher than a five if I could have.

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Seared

4.3(1.3k reviews)

•$$$

Service was faster than a speeding bullet! We came for…read morehappy hour and decided to try some small plates. Ordered a prime dip, crispy calamari, a small wedge salad and skewered steak. The salad was way too big for me and had too much dressing on it. Other than that it was very good. The shaved prime rib sandwich was very good , skewered steak was like butter and the calamari was light and crispy. I would definitely recommend this place!

If you are looking for a lively spot for happy hour - this is the place!…read moreGreat appetizers and one of the best martinis in town. Every small plate we ordered was so good. Loved the oysters! Sometimes seating can be hard to get because it's a popular spot. If you are willing to wait, or snag a reservation, it is an absolutely wonderful experience. The vibe, the drinks, and the food make every bit of the wait completely worth it. It can be a little loud, so if a quiet more intimate setting is what you are looking for...probably not the best.

Inside

Heirloom tomato salad with filet mignon

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Truffle fries

Lagunitas Brewing Company & Beer Sanctuary

4.3(2.5k reviews)

0.5 mi

We were on our way back from our Saturday trip north when we reached Petaluma and decided to stop…read moreat Lagunitas for a cold beer and some food. It had been a while since we had last come here, so it was fun to be back and enjoy some of our favorite beers. It was a beautiful day, and they had live music. They also had a couple of large-screen TVs set up showing the World Cup game. Our server was very helpful, answering our questions about beer and bringing us a couple of samples before deciding what to order. I asked for my favorite light beer, DayTime, and we decided to share an order of chicken wings, fries, and their P-Town Chop Salad. The beer was as good as I remembered, and the food was well-made and delicious, especially the wings (with Buffalo sauce). They allow dogs, as long as they are well-behaved and on a leash, so our little guy had fun saying hello to a couple of dogs that were sitting nearby in between his breaks from begging for treats from the table. We spent a couple of hours there before heading home.

We were there on a Sunday at open as a FAREWELL after a friend's wedding. The pitchers the groom…read moreordered were delicious -- but I am a massive IPA fan. The giant pretzel and potatoes were really delightful after a night of drinking and dancing, and the perfect amount to share before a drive back south to LA. I would love to come back and enjoy the patio area more -- there are so many gorgeous plants and it feels like a little slice of heaven.

Interior Bar

Fried Chicken Sando ($18 + $3/garlic fry upgrade)

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Lagunitas Burger ($18 + $3/garlic fry upgrade)

Soban Korean Cuisine

4.6(443 reviews)

2.7 mi

AMAZING food!!! Authentic food and great flavors. The workers are also very nice and the service is…read moreoverall very good.

Everything was amazing!…read more I ordered the bulgogi jungol and my mom had the dolsot bibimbap, both were delicious and very (!!) hot. The banchan were also really good! Server was very nice as well. The restaurant is decorated beautifully. I'm going to college in the area so I might visit again soon!

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Anna's Seafood

3.8(271 reviews)

3.5 mi

Fresh! Generous! Beautiful!…read more I know people would say it would be so easy to make a DIY poke'. But why when you can just pick up a tray from Anna's. Omg! Most amazing freshness! Crowd favorite at the potluck. Tray comes with what you see, plus a bottle (1) each of the two styles of poke' sauce. Great price for the quality and amazing freshness. Order on-line for pickup! Highly recommend!!!

I have spent at least a thousand dollars on their fish but recently at their Kensington Farmer's…read moreMarket when I purchased their salmon poke which had a clear price sign of $15.95, I watched their staff overcharge me and I explicitly stated the correct price but was ignored. I didn't want to argue over a small amount of money but the dishonesty is sickening especially since many of their customers are vulnerable seniors. The same day, I emailed their business directly asking them to make sure they talk to their staff about charging people the correct amount. They never responded. The ethical behavior of this business is dubious with management completely ignoring customer concerns. It appears that they only care about making a quick buck. What a shame. If you shop at their farmer's markets, make sure you check the correct pricing before paying.

Smoked salmon!

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Twin Oaks Roadhouse

4.1(226 reviews)

1.5 mi

Our event (50 people) went off without a hitch and everyone had a great time! The back patio area…read morewas comfortable for entertaining and was nicely laid out. Thanks to Amanda, Melissa and team for their planning and guidance, they made it so easy! The food (a selection of appetizers) and service were top notch, and we would not hesitate to rebook again...

This is place is a hidden treasure. The outside seating area is so peaceful and open. My friend and…read morei came across this place as we were driving by and saw all of these old-style vintage cars. We picked a perfect night out because they had live music going, and the vibes were fun. We planned to get a few drinks but stayed for some food and music! The fish and chips we got, were the best fish and chips i have ever had. The tartar sauce that came with it had some sort of spice that i couldn't figure out but it made it taste so good! We also ordered the buffalo wings which were crispy, and tasty and delicious! I would definitely be back to try some more things off the menu but also because the environment was a lot of fun. *The bartenders were super sweet btw!

Bar seating

Three taquitos sold as three tacos

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Brad B.

2 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of using Black Bean BBQ Catering, and I couldn't be more impressed! The food was exceptional--honestly, the brisket was the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Every dish was equally delicious, with that perfect smoky BBQ flavor. What truly stood out, though, was the service. Kathryn was a dream to work with. She was super easy to communicate with, responsive, and made the whole experience seamless from start to finish. The whole team went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. If you're looking for top-tier BBQ, look no further than Black Bean BBQ Catering! Highly recommend. read more

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6 years ago

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Dorothy F.

9 years ago

Have no idea if they are good or not, since they didn't show up for their 200 plus event.

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