La Dolce Vita Wine Bar has been one of our go-to spots for years, and it never disappoints…read more We've been here for everything--date nights, birthday celebrations, pre-movie drinks, post-movie wind-downs--and it somehow fits every occasion perfectly. It's one of those rare places that always feels like the right choice. Over time we've gotten to know the owner a bit, which just adds to the welcoming, personal feel of the place. The service is consistently great--friendly, attentive, and never overbearing. The wine selection is fantastic and really well curated. What I appreciate most is how they meet you where you are--if you just want a great glass of wine, they've got you. If you want to learn a little more, they're happy to guide you. And if you feel like geeking out on wine, they can absolutely go there too. They also sometimes project old movies on the wall, which adds a really fun, laid-back vibe and makes the whole experience even more memorable. It's comfortable, unpretentious, and always a good time. Hard to ask for more in a neighborhood wine bar. We'll keep coming back.

I love this place for a date night or out with friends. The owners are your servers and they are…read moreextremely knowledgeable and attentive. I personally can't get enough of the cheese plate but the other menu items look amazing as well.

I enjoyed a glass of a certain beer that commonly has gone with…read moretacos (I forget the name), and a Speakeasy Burger with fries. I was with my friend, who had a couple of rounds of a different beer, along with the Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta. As far as I remember, he enjoyed his orders as well and well both approved of diligent service and laid-back ambiance :)

The squash soup was incredible and the lobster mac n cheese. Not ce ambiance, the waiter was…read moreattentive. Really good!

This spot, in the reception area of the Petaluma Hotel, is a gem. It offers comfortable sofas for…read moreseating, a warm inviting fireplace, and kind hearted bartenders and staff to serve you. Check the hours, but it's awesome that at the moment it is open 7 days a week until 11pm! By far, the most inviting "later evening" spot in town for a cocktail or glass of wine. A small menu from The Shuckery is available (I believe you can order most things?) - appetizers. The restaurant is right next to this space. I great spot to relax and spend time with friends or loved ones - whether staying at Hotel Petaluma or not!

The Shuckery Parlor is located in the lobby of Hotel Petaluma, which is next door to The Shuckery…read more We were already staying in the hotel, hanging out in the lobby, and planning on getting some oysters. Turns out they didn't have space for my party in the restaurant but were more than happy to seat and serve us in the Parlor. We got drinks, appetizers, and main courses, and it was all lovely! There was a wedding happening in the hotel, so we dined to the fine tunes of the DJ (not sarcasm - the DJ was great!). Despite us being down the hall from the actual restaurant, service was good. We started with some oysters and the burrata. My friends seemed happy with their oysters, but I thought the burrata was only okay. It was a bit watery and the portion was small. I ordered the scallops and my husband got the lobster roll and we both very much enjoyed our meals. Mine came with three large scallops in a light sauce on a bed of vegetables. There were a bunch of shaved carrots and everything really came together nicely! I saw a few other smaller parties relaxing on the couches with drinks. I appreciated the option of having a more low-key option to a sit down restaurant when I was having a rare night out with friends.

Great selection of wine and friendly vibe! It's a plus that many customers drop by with their dog!…read moreFun!

Great selection of tasty wines, and better company! Relaxing place for easy chats, locals and fun…read more Service is quick and knowledgeable and it is where I go to pick up amazing wines from good people!

It's such a fun place to enjoy cocktails and locally distilled whiskies!…read more What even better is they have games for kids so you don't need to worry about bringing kids! We tried the tastings. The chicken shot glass is so fun to look at and drink with. The tasting is $25 with 3 kinds of whiskey your choice and a cocktail. What a great deal! They even have an extensive dessert menu. People recommended key lime pie. I definitely want to come back to try dessert!

My husband and I have been coming here for years, which makes this experience even more…read moredisappointing. We visited the distillery next to Hotel Petaluma around 8 pm with a group of six (family, including my dad and uncle). Most of the patrons inside were white, and our waitress was an older white woman. From the moment we walked in, there was visible irritation about our party size. When my uncle picked up a chair so we could sit together, we were met with looks and attitude instead of any help. The overall vibe was cold and dismissive, and it made us feel unwelcome and judged. As a Mexican family in a room where nearly everyone else was white, the way we were treated felt targeted and uncomfortable. Whether intentional or not, the service came across as biased and unwelcoming. It's just really unfortunate, because this is a place we've supported for years. We left feeling embarrassed and upset, and that's not the experience you expect from a place in hospitality.

Sublime..... Insane in the membrane!…read moreAn explosion of titillating flavours on your taste buds. The eggplant dish is bonkers, alone worth the trip! Super European vibe in the old LANMART building with seating in the hallway. Excellent service, scrumptious grub!

Holy yum! What a meal! We shared the Cesar salad, the potato churros, the hamachi collar, and the…read morered snapper lettuce cups. Everything was delicious and gluten free! We were going to order only 1 churro but the server offered that the churros are gluten free so we ordered two orders! The menu doesn't say this, so FYI. They were one of the best potato preparations I've ever had. Shockingly fluffy and light inside literally like a potato cloud. Maybe the cheese helps with this? I don't know but get them. Salad was good, nice mix of greens. A little wet for my taste if I'm choosing but I'm also not complaining, it was yummy. The potatoes were a perfect dish to come with the salad since otherwise it didn't have a crunch element. This is the first time I've gotten the collar and it was as meaty as it is. I've ordered at other restaurants before and it was not as successful of a dish as here. Loved the sauce and flavors on it. It was kinda sticky due to the sauce but I mean that in a good way, to add to the flavor and overall balance of texture and flavor The snapper lettuce wraps were also yummy! Kind of laborious to get the fish to eat ready but worth the effort, same with the collar too, but also worth the "work" to get the meat off the bones. The snapper has a lot of pin bones but otherwise really yummy bite. The rock wall in the alley creates a whole vibe with the lights and such. It is also one of the oldest walls in Petaluma, which is pretty cool. Slim menu but excellent. The restaurant is tiny, like 6 tables. Being on the patio was nice, more room. Our meal split 4 ways was delicious and filling but also light and sat well in our bellies. I'd absolutely come back again.

Absolutely love this place. Our sommelier Hailey was awesome. This cute winery / tasting room is…read morelocated close to downtown Petaluma, a good amount of seating, and the tasting was fantastic. They're also dog friendly! They have themed days while you're doing your tasting such as bingo night, 90s/2000s music night, family night, etc. The wine was great, there was a variety of Pinot noir's, a rose, and a Syrah, accompanied by a cheese plate already included in price, wow!! Looking forward to visiting this beautiful establishment again some day.

It all started earlier this year, somewhere deep in the heart of Fort Worth, where the air smelled…read morefaintly of mesquite and wine dreams. My adoring sidekick and I were invited to a private wine tasting and that experience poured straight into our memory like a perfectly decanted dream. Gary Brooks himself was there, the soft-spoken sorcerer behind Brooks Note Winery. His wines didn't whisper, they sang. Balanced. Elegant. Honest. The kind of Pinot that makes your boots buckle and your palate perk up like a hound on the trail. Somewhere between the third pour and the second "this is amazing," he told us we should stop by if we were ever in California. So, like any pair of polite Texans with a thirst for the finer things in life, we showed up. And let me tell you: the Brooks Note tasting room in Petaluma is a rustic-modern temple to the wine gods. The exposed beams, gleaming ductwork, and warm wood details make you want to cozy up and swirl your glass. It's the kind of place where your taste buds grow up and your Instagram feed gets a glow-up. We had reservations for a late afternoon tasting and were greeted by none other than Lucy, the softest, fluffiest winery pup in California. She strolled over like she owned the place, and honestly, I think she does. My adoring sidekick gave her the full greeting: head rub, affirming tone, instant friendship secured. Then came the Pinot Flight Tasting Menu, a five-part aria of California terroir: * 2022 Monroe Vineyard: Fruit-forward with a hint of the forest floor, like autumn bottled and ready to dance. * 2023 Russian River Valley: Silky as a tuxedoed lounge singer. Red fruit, spice, and grace. * 2022 Weir Vineyard: Earthy, old-soul depth. The kind of wine that feels like it remembers the first time someone planted vines in California. * 2023 Petaluma Gap: Cool, coastal, and fresh like ocean wind meeting orchard breeze. * 2022 Panther Ridge: Lush, structured, with a finish so long it could anchor a ballad. We were mid-way through the second glass when Gary appeared like a magician stepping onstage after the opening act. He welcomed us, remembered Fort Worth, and then proceeded to give us the full behind-the-scenes tour: the tasting room, the barrel room stacked high with rich oak dreams (no clue what kind of wood, but it smelled like wine-soaked heaven), and the metal vats where fermentation magic bubbles into being. It's one thing to drink a wine. It's another to see its origin story. We eventually made our way back to the table, finished our tasting, then slipped into that late afternoon golden glow. Before leaving, my wife said her goodbyes to Lucy with the kind of fondness usually reserved for lifelong friends or the last bite of a perfect dessert. We didn't take any bottles with us because we already had some back home in Texas. As we stepped outside into the California sun, I said, "Their wine bottles don't gather dust, they disappear gracefully after dinner." My wife rolled her eyes and muttered, "You're aging like wine, all right. Getting drier by the year." She's not wrong. Final thought? This is the kind of tasting that doesn't end when you leave the building. It lingers in your memory like a perfectly aged vintage. TL;DR: Petaluma charm meets Pinot perfection. Balanced, elegant wines served in a spacious, welcoming room. Lucy the wine pup deserves her own label. Gary Brooks delivers not only extraordinary wine, but an unforgettable experience. The only thing smoother than the Pinot is my wife's way of saying, "That's enough, dear." Brooks Note isn't a stop, it's a chapter worth savoring. Bonus Dad Joke: What did the grape say when it got stepped on? Nothing. It just let out a little wine... but probably not as gracefully as a Brooks Note Pinot.

4.6/5 Stars--Strongly recommend! Ambiance: It's a smaller…read morerestaurant, quite busy on SAT Night but wasn't terribly noisy! Service:No complaints here-4.5/5, Above average. Prices :Decent/Good except I felt Corkage fee was a little aggressive. FOOD-Good to Outstanding. The Scallops were quite frankly SUBLIME. The Chef's special Chicken breast that we had was slightly dry and underwhelming after the Scallops.

Brigitte Bistro has become one of our favorite spots for a great night out--especially since my…read morewife is a bit of a francophile and loves authentic French cuisine. From the moment you sit down, it feels like a little escape to France right in downtown Petaluma. The dishes are outstanding across the board. I even tried bone marrow for the first time here--something I never imagined ordering--and it was incredible. Rich, flavorful, and completely changed my perspective. What really made it fun was that even our kids got into it... they actually tried escargot! Not something I ever expected to see, but that says a lot about how approachable and well-executed the food is. The wine selection is excellent and thoughtfully curated, with plenty of great French options. And on a couple of occasions, we've brought in our own bottle of French vino, which just adds to the whole experience. Great food, warm atmosphere, and a place that somehow works for both a date night and a family dinner. We'll definitely be back.

Really Yummy Supper on the Water - Awesome waiter, food was…read moreincredible - go here for dinner - you will no regret it!

Every time I go to Central Market I realize that I need to visit more often. It was one of the most…read moresatisfying meals I've had in quite a while. From the starters (we arrived before 6 pm, in time for their happy hour menu) to dessert, there's little room for anything but the highest praise. Their Thick Cut Onion Rings were some of the most divine I've ever tasted. Part of me wanted to order another round as my main! Crisp and flavorful, salty, but balanced. The wood fired carrots that came at the same time were also tasty, but had a hard time competing with their fried companion dish. For our mains, I've gotten the Sweet Gems Salad more times than I care to admit - and love it every time. My friend enjoyed the Funghi pizza with foraged mushrooms. For my son's fried chicken, we should probably have asked for more gravy. It seemed a little dry, but still tasty. Then, since we almost never skip dessert, the strawberry pies were flavorful without being at all oversweetened. And their bittersweet chocolate torte is rich and always served warm. Our server, Christine, wasn't wrong to tease us about hoping we'd be back next week. She was thoughtful and attentive, without hovering, throughout the meal. In fact, the whole team did an excellent job of guiding us through our dinner, start to finish, from the greeting at the door as soon as we stepped in, to the speedy kitchen and expediter that got everything to the table at the perfect temperature. Central Market is probably my favorite culinary balance between comfort food, quality ingredients, approachable dining, with enough options and inventiveness to avoid anything from feeling pedantic or tired. The space is beautiful and open, without being too noisy to hold a conversation. I'm not sure we'll be back next week, but soon!

If you're looking for one of the most genuine, down-to-earth wine experiences in Sonoma County,…read moreBarber Cellars is an absolute must. This is not your typical tasting room--it's a family-owned, hands-on winery where you can really feel the passion behind every bottle. Mike and Lorraine make the experience personal, welcoming, and incredibly informative without ever feeling pretentious. You're not just tasting wine--you're getting the story behind it. The wines are excellent--small-production, thoughtfully made, and true to the Petaluma Gap. We enjoyed it so much that we ended up joining the wine club, which has been a great way to stay connected and discover new releases. The setting inside the historic Hotel Petaluma is cozy and relaxed, and pairing their wines with the cheese selection makes it even better. And as a bonus, they also have Barber-Lee Spirits right next door, which is worth checking out as well. Whether you're a serious wine enthusiast or just looking for a fun, authentic stop in downtown Petaluma, this place delivers--great wine, great people, and zero attitude. We'll definitely be back again and again.

We love this place!! We have been coming to their tasting…read moreroom in the Petaluma Hotel since we moved to town seven years ago. Their wines are great, each hand crafted and unique. You will often be served by one of the wine makers, who will answer any questions you may have. Their Pinot Noir is a great expression of the local specialty. The "Kitten With a Whip" rose' is the most flavorful rose anywhere. The Pinot Gris is the best white wine anywhere. The Sangiovese is wonderful with food. They have also become the Petaluma Cheese Shop. They have delicious cheeses from this area and around the world. They also do sandwiches, fondue and dessert treats. The venue is a part of the restored historic Petaluma Hotel, a bright and airy space with cozy couches and some vintage video games.