Service was faster than a speeding bullet! We came for happy 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! read more

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If you are looking for a lively spot for happy hour - this is the place! Great 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. read more

We had such a wonderful experience at Seared Steakhouse! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared, and you can tell there is so much care put into every dish. It's such a great spot for a date night, celebration, or just a really good dinner out. We're so lucky to have a restaurant like Seared here in our community and will absolutely be back! Highly recommend supporting this wonderful local restaurant! read more

Our family dined at Seared this week and I am sure that we will be back soon. We had two appetizers- the calamari and papas bravas. The calamari was perfectly fried. They offered two additional sauces and the four of us enjoyed them all. The papas bravas were different from the usual Spanish version, but were very tasty. Everyone loved their entrees. We had the burger, braised short ribs, rib eye and surf and turf. All were rated as at or near the top. I have been to many steakhouse and my filet mignon was the best I've had. It was complemented nicely with a wild mushroom jus and whipped potatoes. We ordered the mini donuts as a dessert for the table and it was easily large enough to share. Our server was very attentive but we never felt rushed. The happy hour looks amazing too. read more

Another 5 star visit! Came in for happy hour and didn't realize they serve hh anywhere in the restaurant! Win win! We had the wedge, calamari (to die for), French dip, and a filet. All excellent and hands down some of the best service around! read more

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Seared has really become a place we look forward to enjoying meals together. They have improved their menu (and their staff) and their charming rustic dining area set up through the years and the food and cocktails are literally phenomenal and their servers are kind and engaging and attentive. Their happy hour is amazing and they currently offer $4 off their regularly $13 cocktails (the cucumber martini is delightful)! You have to try the Kung pao shrimp happy hour dish. You might order three more and never have dinner, but if you do and it's in season, you definitely want the halibut and of course their filet mignon is always perfection. GO! You will love your experience at seared. Five stars all the way - ! read more

Best Happy Hour in town 330-6. Get one of everything. Favorites are Prime Rib Dip, Skewer, & Cucumber Martini. Decent size seating in bar for HH. 2 TVs. Attentive service and quick food delivery. Was too hungry to take photos. read more

Really enjoyed this place. Another great restaurant in Petaluma. Ordered the short rib for an entree, corn and calamari for an appetizer, and sticky toffee cake for dessert. My Dad and sister ordered steaks. I tried their steaks and they were tasty. Im not a steak person so if I like it...well it must be good. The staff was friendly. I would definitely come back! read more

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Wonderful experience! Popped in for dinner prior to a show at the Mystic. Service was very personable & attentive (thanks Dave!). The lobster & shrimp risotto was incredible, so much flavor & lots of lobster and big shrimp. Also a good place for solo dining, sit at the chef's counter! read more

We were visiting Petaluma for a show at the Mystic during Sonoma County Restaurant Week and liked the Seared menu. We arrived at 5:40 pm when happy hour was in full swing so got a margarita for $9 each and glass of good Pinot Noir house red for $7.5/glass. The waiter was kind enough to honor the happy hour wine price after 6pm with our dinner reservation. The downstairs was packed with a great atmosphere though pretty loud. We were seated upstairs for dinner which was an equally quaint room with brick walls, but much quieter. We both ordered the restaurant week menu at $60 for three courses. We started with the porcini mushroom soup which was delicious and not too heavy. Husband had flat iron steak which was cooked perfectly medium rare. I had the shrimp and grits which were cooked nicely, though grits a little sparse and thin. We finished with vanilla tres leches cake which was light (I had mistakenly thought it was vanilla ice cream). Service was friendly and efficient even in a crowded dinner setting. Our reservation was at 6pm but by 7pm, it had emptied out a bit so it seemed people ate dinner after happy hour. Overall, would recommend if you find yourself in Petaluma as the main street is very lively with many restaurants and bars. read more

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The food at Seared is always so good. Everything tastes fresh, high quality, and thoughtfully prepared, and the presentation is beautiful without feeling over the top. This visit we had the steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus, plus a seafood entrée, and both were absolutely delicious. One thing I really appreciate is the consistency. Every time I've been here, the food has been excellent and you can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Petaluma. read more

Seared - steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus, plus a seafood entrée - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

From the drinks to dessert, our dinner and service were perfect! Parmesian Truffle Fries appetizer, Short ribs with mashed for me and Ribeye with mashed for my hubby. We were seated upstairs and had a delicious meal. The staff was very attentive 10/10 Highly recommend read more

Seared - Parmesan truffle fries - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

Awesome happy hour, we will definitely be back! Drinks were excellent, as was food. We had three happy hour dishes and a dessert and were stuffed, portions were generous! This place is busy, even midweek, so make sure you have reservations! read more

Fabulous dinner w the girls last night! That tomahawk steak was a wow factor & our server was amazing, funny & so lovely. Thank you! read more

Seared - Tomahawk - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

For a steak place which features steak as a signature dish, the options are limited. * No steak with a bone available * No porterhouse steak * No baked potatoes available The service is great. The ambiance is in the "noisy date bar" category * Parking not easy to find. * Seating near the kitchen is exciting to watch how synced all the workers are as they deal with the high pressure of preparation and serving a house full of hungry patrons. * The meat itself is "choice" not "prime" quality. * Bread is not served with meal. * The filet is excellent. You can't go wrong ordering this cut. read more

This was long over due since moving to Sonoma County two years ago. Seared is situated in downtown Petaluma just off of East Washington Blvd, which can be accessed from either direction of the US-101. The downtown area is live on Friday's and the weekends with tons of amenities nearby within walking distance. The indoor area of Seared is medium sized and I believe they have an outdoor patio area as well. The service was relatively fast, drinks were good and the food was on point. Me and my wife ordered the prawns over fried rice, Parmesan truffle fries, lobster mac n cheese and the halibut. I had a manhattan and she had mixed cocktail (can't remember the name). Both drinks were great. My favorite part was probably the prawns and lobster mac.Next time I'll try the steak. Overall, seared is a great place to have dinner or to simply take someone out for a date night. read more

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I love seared. The food is always amazing. It is a very loud in there - so take that into consideration if you don't enjoy that ambience. Also pricey but quality matches the price. But I come all the time. The wedge salad and filet mignon are so yummy! The picture is of the berry crisp dessert. My favorite ! read more

Seared - Berry Crisp with vanilla ice cream - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

And yet another perfect score on the books! Father's Day 2026. The food.. delicious. The service.. outstanding thanks to our server Michael and his team. The ambience is fun, energetic and a little loud but not enough to detract from everything else. We had the prime rib, filet, salmon and the filet skewers. It was such a great ending to the day. We walked out full, happy and completely satisfied. Seared has never ever disappointed and we've been coming here since they opened. read more

Truly excellent service! My grandma was struggling with reading the menu and our server was so kind and patient and made sure she got exactly what she wanted. My family really appreciated his kindness. The food was also delicious. They have an excellent happy hour (we were able to catch the end of it at the start of our dinner reservation). We will definitely be back! read more

Seared - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

The best drinks and steak in Sonoma county. The happy hour is also incredible. It's a little loud if you're trying to have a romantic setting but it's the besttttt read more

My family and I LOVE Seared! We come here anytime we have a special celebration, and they always do the best job accommodating our large group of 8. All the appetizers and seasonal appetizers are amazing. The ribeye with broccolini dish is so consistently delicious. We literally all always order that - steak comes out perfect every time, and the broccolini and mashed potatoes are beautifully seasoned. Definitely recommend coming here! read more

The Caesar salad was delicious. Unfortunately the meal was less impressive after that. We ordered the $45 lobster and shrimp paparadelle and the order came to our table in a tiny portion, obviously with only shrimp. It took a while to call our waiter over, after several minutes, to point out the complete absence of lobster. Then after several more minutes he confirmed it was a kitchen error, made excuses for the chef and then verbally apologized. We were hungry. After another long wait we got what seemed like an even smaller portion with a tiny piece of lobster. There was no discount on our meal or offer for a complementary drink or dessert for the inconvenience. Honestly, for a $45 pasta the flavor and delay was definitely not worth it. I love seafood and have been going to Seared for years so tonight was a real disappointment. read more

Seared - Great Caesar salad but a bad night overall - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

Seared hands down has the best happy hour in town and possibly one of the best happy hours I've ever had. There are enough drink options for everyone and enough food options to call it dinner and have a "well balanced" meal. The bon vivant is delicious and I have also had the cucumber martini which was good but a tad too sweet for my liking. The happy hour wine pours are also a good size. For food, the best thing on the happy hour menu is the prime rib dip. I could eat one everyday. The wedge salad, calamari, and mac and cheese are also good. read more

What a great spot! Friendly staff and upbeat atmosphere. My husband had the filet mignon with blue cheese butter-he said it was amazing. I had the lobster/prawn risotto, cleaned my plate! Family friendly and a good bar. read more

This was my second visit, and while the food was just okay overall, the experience was still enjoyable. We ordered the calamari, wagyu ribeye, and the Dungeness crab and prawn linguini. Nothing blew me away, but everything was decent. What really stood out was the service--our waiter was excellent: attentive, well-timed, and made us feel well taken care of throughout the night. It was a busy Saturday, so the restaurant was packed and quite loud, with lots of conversation filling the room. Despite the noise, I had a lovely date night and would come back--especially to try their happy hour, which I've heard great things about. read more

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Always delicious, good happy hour price, friendly staff! We've been going there for years. No other place beats it! Mary, manager, is the BEST!!!!! read more

I came to this restaurant for a end of the year work event. There were about 18 of us, which the restaurant accommodated very well. Our server was very attentive and quickly tended to our orders. I ordered the lobster mac & cheese and a seared burger both of which were good. A lot of my coworkers ordered steaks which they very much enjoyed. I would say a steak is probably the way to go when coming to seared because that is what they are known for and what they do very well. As for the dessert, I tried the crème brûlée, which was good, but felt a little more like pudding. The restaurant had a nice vibe to it and felt appropriate for this work event. I would definitely come back in the future and try other menu items. I also really enjoyed their happy hour because it was great prices. Overall, we had a great experience and would recommend other groups to try seared. read more

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First visit here and came for Happy Hour and some fresh oysters. The place was packed and I guess it's popular with the locals. I spoke with a couple in line that said they love the Happy Hour and their cocktails. Got the calamari which was delicious! Lots of crispy tasty pieces! Got a half dozen oyster that got inhaled. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Absolutely delicious! Great food and service! Beautiful vibes inside. Can't wait to go back! Thank you!

We had a great meal here. I got the wedge salad with steak. Delicious. My mocktail was great too. I really appreciated they had options besides the basics. Our service was great. The two things that weren't stellar was how loud it is if you are trying to have a conversation and the berry crumble basically had 90% crumble and no fruit. I would still go again but skip dessert. read more

There's a reason Seared is my favorite restaurant in town -- and their Sonoma County Restaurant Week menu absolutely delivered. We already make it a point to do happy hour there at least once a month, but this weekend reminded me why they're consistently at the top of my list. We started with the beef skewers -- deeply flavorful, perfectly cooked, and the kind of appetizer that sets the tone immediately. The salad was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced -- light but not boring. For entrées, we went with the shrimp and grits in shrimp brodo and the prime flat iron steak with garlic mashed potatoes -- and both were phenomenal. The shrimp and grits were rich without being heavy, layered with flavor from that brodo, and cooked to absolute perfection. Comfort food, elevated. The prime flat iron steak? Tender, juicy, and cooked exactly right. Paired with those creamy garlic mashed potatoes, it was classic in the best possible way -- satisfying, indulgent, and beautifully executed. Cocktails were just as strong as the kitchen. My BonVivant was bright, balanced, and elegant with that delicious passion fruit flavor I adore. The margaritas? Spot on. Every single cocktail was perfect. Dessert sealed the five-star experience: A s'mores tart that was decadent without being overwhelming, and a tres leches cake that was moist, light, and the perfect sweet finish. And here's the real standout -- this was a busy Saturday during Restaurant Week. The restaurant was full, energy high -- and yet service never skipped a beat. Attentive, warm, seamless. No delays, no stress, no dip in quality. Food: Cocktails: Service: Dessert: It's easy to shine on a slow night. It's much harder to deliver this level of consistency when every table is full. That's what makes Seared special. Already planning our next happy hour. read more

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Appetizer Scallops were above average -Would recommended! Modest corkage fee Prices were decent, Service was good. 4 Stars read more

Awesome! Decided to have a post-Christmas Happy Hour visit to one of our faves, Seared. The energy was so festive and happening. Surprisingly, we were seated at a table. Their Happy Hour menu is outstanding. In addition to our drinks, we shared their crispy calamari ($9), steak skewers ($9.75), Kung Pao Prawns ($9.75), and Prime Rib Dip ($9.75) . Our tastebuds and tummies were thoroughly satisfied! And even though the place was packed you could never tell by the service! Our server was Keegan, very on-top-of-it , attentive and super friendly! Such a great experience! Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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Incredible food and service! We had the tomahawk steak and oysters and they even had my favorite tequila! It was a special birthday celebration and I gotta say it's going to be hard to top how amazing the food was. read more

Don't be deceived, this place is pretty big. They have a downstairs and upstairs with plenty of space for many people to dine. The staff is very friendly and consistently checked in to make sure we had our drinks filled and we were doing okay. The menu has so many delicious options it was hard to choose! The meat is cooked perfectly and the scallops melt in your mouth. Very good and rich flavors. I will definitely come back again. read more

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Had my first experience there this last week and it was absolutely fantastic. Great weight staff, great food, great atmosphere. Going back again tonight! read more

Seared was a wonderful experience! Went here on a Saturday evening and was treated with incredible service and a delicious meal! We had a reservation and were taken upstairs which made the vibe or ambiance a little meh because more of the energy was downstairs in the main area, but it ended up being a really great time overall. I ordered the surf n turf with shrimp instead of scallops and filet mignon. The person I was with got the Wagyu ribeye. We both demolished our meals because it was so delicious. The roasted oysters were soooo incredible I wish I had like 10 of them! It was overall just a wonderful experience and I would love to come back another time. read more

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First time going to this place happy hour with friends. It was excellent! We shared the macaroni and cheese, steak skewers, tacos, shrimp skewers, calamari & fries. Cucumber martini was delish! Will definitely be back! read more

I came here for my birthday, everything was wonderful. Every steak was well seasoned, juicy, and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend the lobster mac & cheese, I had it as my meal and there was plenty. The lobster was fresh and had a wonderful texture, no rubber. Our service was quick and attentive, even though the place was packed. We dressed casual but the ambience is definitely a higher end. read more

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We decided to visit this place based on a recommendation from our hotel. While the food was undeniably delicious, we felt that the pricing didn't quite match the value. However, we only sampled items from the happy hour menu. The bar and restaurant itself is nicely decorated creating a cozy atmosphere. The resturant was crowded at Happy Hour, we were lucky to get a seat at the bar. The wait staff was super helpful and gave us great recommendations for the top 3 orders, Prime Rib Dip, Steak Skewers, and the Kung Pao Prawns. We only ordered the Prime Rib Dip and Steak Skewers. The steak skewers were our favorite! They were cooked to perfection and paired nicely wiht the papaya salad. The Prime Rib Dip and the essential jus was excellent. The $9.75 price was high for what you receive. The drinks were just okay. My wife ordered the cucumber martini and it was too sweet for her. The Spring Old Fashion didn't have a cube of ice, but crushed ice and well bourbon . If you order non-HH old fashion, you will get your cherry and orange muttled. read more

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