I was hacked saying I loved the Filet Mignon. Last time I was at Seared was about 5 years ago not 22 hrs ago. Im a Vegetarian.

Both food and service are sterling. Local place with a great Happy Hour - the steak skewers are outstanding. Reliably good food.

Nestled in old downtown Petaluma, it's located in old brick building which has a lot of history along with the entire downtown. When we went the place was packed with no reservations but we did find a spot at the bar. A hidden surprise we would soon find out. We started with cocktails since we're at the bar and the bartender was Superman. Really, he was busting out drinks like he was 4 bartenders and still had the time to make conversation and story tell with us. The drinks were amazing by the way. We ordered a 14oz wagyu ribeye steak and we decided the split the meal as well as a Cesar salad. When it arrive they had given us 2 full salad servings instead of splitting one and the steaks were superbly cook medium and very juicy and tender. Pricing was fair and if anything that lacked was parking but a little walk just built our appetite a little more. Would recommend this place if yo ur in the area or passing by. read more

Seared - Wagyu Ribeye - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

Such a bummer anniversary. My husband was not the problem but my dinner was the pits. How do you screw up a salad for Gods sake? The Peach and burrata salad sounded so delicious, so I ordered it with the scallops. Scallops were spot on! But have you ever had a peach that was as hard as an apple, well I did! Absolutely the worst way to serve peaches and the burrata was melted on top. It looked like it was the dressing. Steps to follow: 1)Never put it on the menu it's not ripe. 2) Don't let the burrata melt before serving. 3) Take it off the bill. This is a very popular place which I'm happy for them but I seriously will never go back. Wish it would have been delicious ripe peaches and burrata that resembled burrata. Did I eat it the salad. Couldn't! Scallops Yes! read more

food was amazing go here!!!!!!favorite spot!!the food made feel sensational and satisfied!! i recommend going on dates here.a bit pricy but so worth it!!! read more

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Family members were treating my wife and I for our birthdays and they chose Seared, as they recently discovered and enjoyed their last visit. Who am I to turn down a meal with family? I have no been prior, but I have heard very good things about Seared. So I was anticipating a fun evening. First off, I was worried Seared would be too stuffy. I was relieved to see most of the diners in shorts and nice shirts (maybe some in t-shirts and ballcaps...perfect in my book!). I did check out the menu prior to arriving and noticed it was very heavy on seafood. I am that one guy who has a complete aversion to anything coming from the sea, but I can usually find something to eat that appeals to my taste. We did bring our own wine and they had no problem opening the bottles for a nominal corkage fee. Upon looking at the menu, I noticed some of the items listed online weren't on the menu for that evening. Interesting, there went the one things I was looking forward to. Oh well. I did start with the Heirloom tomato salad. More greens than tomatoes, but it was fine. I then got the filet mignon with creamed spinach and potatoes. I loved the creamed spinach, can't go wrong with that. Potatoes were a little bland. The steak was so-so. I've definitely had better. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meal, so I may have been the outlier. The place was nice. We sat upstairs were it seemed a little more casual. Service was great. I'm not sure I'll be back, but it won't be because it was horrible. It's just not my fit. read more

Came here for the prime rib and was pleasantly surprised that they have happy hour menu on bar bites and drinks on a Saturday (330p-6p), so we ordered drinks and bar bites, such as their mini wedge salad and fried calamari. Their happy hour menu is happening. I would definitely come back here just for that. Additionally their prime rib, which we opted for the 20 oz., was superbly tender and savory! It was delightful with every bite. They do need to get new ones or sharpen them. It was a bit on the dull side to be able to cut the prime rib smoothly. Their creamed spinach was spot on as well as their mashed potatoes. I had a splendid time here and it was for my husband's birthday with our baby. I decided to get him prime rib since he loved prime rib more than a cake. I wouldn't say it's a baby friendly spot, but we did what we can to make it an enjoyable dining experience. Lovely place for any occasion. read more

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First off, really delicious food. Had the filet mignon--meat was cooked perfectly, blue cheese topper was on point. Side scallops was just ok. Rude hostess and REALLY loud restaurant brings this down a lot, unfortunately. read more

Excellent Calamari! Hanger Steak and Steak Skewers (happy hour) were fantastic! Good service. Would come again. read more

I had a craving for prime rib and this came up, so we tried it. Packed on a Sunday afternoon with football on all the screens, so it felt like more of a bar than a restaurant, but the food delivered. Cocktails were balanced and creative. Everything was reasonably priced, too, so we'll be back. Staff was attentive. We were crammed in a back table down a hallway, so it wasn't fancy, but we made a last minute reservation, so you get what you get! Plus, we discovered how vibrant Petaluma is! Cute little shops and people walking about, even on a rainy day. Nice vibe and a fun place to explore more! read more

Excellent, consistent, food and service every time. Literally pick anything on the menu and I assure you it will be amazing. Thank you guys!

I love bringing my family here for appetizers and dinner. The Steak Skewers, Kung Pao Prawns and the Prime Rib Dip are just a few of the must try's. Megan and the staff are some of the greatest, and so are their Martinis! Catch a game at the bar, or come through for a romantic date night. Either way, guaranteed good food and good times! read more

This was my first time at Seared, but it will not be my last. I am always in search of a great steakhouse. I had heard rumors that this might be one and I was not let down. In fact, I would rank Seared as one of the top two steakhouses in Sonoma County. They cooked the steak exactly as ordered, and it was delicious. Service was very attentive, the cocktails were great, and they have a good wine list too. It was a very enjoyable evening. Thumbs up! read more

Best service! Best experience! Best food ever! Their people take care of you and assure you have The Experience during your visit! Since you enter, get water, your drinks, appetizers, the food!!! Omg!!!! Best place to eat? Ask for the bar in front of the kitchen! You'll love it! Mary, John, Mat, Miguel, Nick! You guys are the best!!!!! You guys rock!!! read more

Unfortunately not the best experience today. The hostess greeted us then proceeded to ask me if I minded a bar top with high chairs or the low table. I said I didn't mind the high chairs, but she said she was going to give us the low table but needed it back by 6:15. She completely disregarded what I said I wanted. When we got to our section there were three tables with high chairs available, so we could have sat at either of those without restrictions. I have never heard of placing a time limit on a table when you are just walking into a restaurant, even before you sit down to eat. Not a good idea or customer service. read more

Seared is the Spot! If you haven't been to Seared yet, you are missing out! First off, the happy hour is absolutely banging--the vibes, the drinks, and the prices are all on point. It's easily the best way to kick off an evening. The food is nothing short of amazing. Every dish we had was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. But what really makes the experience special is the service. Luis is the very best! He brings so much comfort and care to the table, making sure you have everything you need before you even have to ask. The entire staff is top-notch--professional, friendly, and they clearly know how to run a great house. Between the killer happy hour and the incredible service from Luis, this place is a 10/10. Do yourself a favor and check it out! read more

I took my Fiance here for his birthday. This was both of our first time eating here. We were not impressed at all. The staff were friendly, but the food was mediocre at best. We waited over an hour for our food and we only ordered a burger and a wedge salad. When it finally came out the bun for the burger was soggy and too big for the meat patty. We ordered the lobster mac n cheese for our appetizer and it was super runny. The place was pretty busy, but it was Saturday night. Maybe they were under staffed. Regardless I expected way more for the hype. I'd prefer Starks over this place any day. read more

Best happy hour in Petaluma! Happy hour food and drink menu have a lot of great options and service is always friendly and prompt. If you end up staying for dinner, the full menu and dining room service also knock it out of the park. Their Sonoma restaurant week menu was also a welcome surprise with seasonal dishes. read more

Solid steak spot! Was recommended this place and went to celebrate a birthday. Service and food on point. Perfectly cooked steaks. Nice atmosphere without being too stuffy. Highly recommend! read more

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Excellent food, service and great ambiance! Loved it! Heraldo was so good and all his recommendations were spot on! He might as well been the chef! He spoke about the menu from a place of deep knowledge and was very personable. Thank you Heraldo for your recommendations! Highly recommend! read more

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The noise was over the top. We could not have a conversation without repeating ourselves again and again. The waiter was good. Though, I dropped my fork and everyone was well over half way through their meal before they came over again. There were zero vegetarian options, the waiter politely helped me pick out a couple sides from the other meals to put together so I could eat. We all agreed the food tasted good. read more

Good food. Good service. Nice steak house, kind of casual, not fussy. Fresh oysters. Loved the fries and oysters. A small mistake was made by our server, they took quite a bit of time to give us our food. People who had sat down and ordered after us received their food before us. I inquired about our food. They promptly brought us our food and very kindly made it up to us with a comped dessert and cocktail. The manager came to apologize as well. I think they handled this well. The food was good. Nothing extraordinary but solid. I'd come back if in the area. read more

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Really good steaks and burger - prime rib was the standout! 5 for the food 1 for ambiance - very noisy room that could be more inviting read more

CAN YOU SAY. HAPPY HOUR?! This is the best happy hour in a 25 mile radius!!! Drinks: ON POINT!! Food: HITTING! Phenomenal flavors! Service: THEY SEE ME! And they're happy to be here. Menu: SALIVATING. So much to choose from for a great price and the flavors are THERE. From the happy hour menu to the main menu My coworker told me this is the place to be and they didn't lie. The bar tenders are fabulous and so are my waiters. OH! And I'm here on a Saturday. THEY HAVE WEEKEND HAPPY HOUR!!! Get here and enjoy yourself! Thank me later What I ate: Oysters, Kung Pao Prawns, Mini Wedge, Dungarees Crab Mac, Pen Pal, Spicy Margaritas (BOMB) ... read more

Seared - King Pao Prawns - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

My wife and I enjoyed a weekend getaway in Sonoma, and on our neighbors' recommendation, we tried this restaurant. It's a nice spot with delicious food and drinks. Friendly and attentive staff My steak was cooked perfectly to medium, and my wife loved her scallops. We visited on a busy Sunday evening, but the service was efficient--the food arrived quickly and piping hot. The atmosphere is very casual; we realized we were a bit overdressed compared to most guests. Comfortable, everyday attire is definitely appropriate. read more

It was a quite loud place so if you and ur group are interested in a good lively conversation then this might be the place for you. I think every restaurant has a different take on what dishes mean or could be composed of. The carpaccio is just one shape away from being a lox bagel with arugula. I didn't understand the decor against the chandeliers, but the lighting was pretty good. The longhorn photo on the wall was a little off putting with the other decor. Then there's randomly a Tv but you can also see the kitchen preparing some of the dishes. The staff was nice & getting seated was easy. I don't think our server wanted to be there but I think I greeted him too abruptly. We were tired lol. The appetizers came out at different times which I thought was odd but not a complaint! We had the truffle fries as well which I could definitely pass on next time. I understand the restaurant is American but there were like flavors that were atypical of American cuisine. Ex the soy aoli with the truffle fries. We did not try their drinks but the cocktails looked good! The deserts were nice! & the food runners / bussers were extremely efficient! read more

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Came here with a girlfriend for happy hour. Got rockstar street parking right in front but my girlfriend wasn't so lucky and had to park a few blocks away. I recommend arriving around 5:15pm. I want to give a shout out to our waitress, Megan. She was super sweet and hospitable. The food was better than I remember the last time I was here. They must be doing something different! Something so right! The prices were right on and the ambiance was just the right level of chill for a Wednesday night. read more

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Love LOVE Love this place! They have the best Happy hour in town. Food was on point and the portions are so satisfying. The drinks are just divine. Perfect place for a date night or a family meal. Thank you neighborhood friends read more

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Restaurant was beautifully decorated and crowded for an early weekend night. Honestly, it was a pretty standard steakhouse and it didn't wow me. Rib eye and prime rib were good but we felt like we could get just as good of meat or better elsewhere. They didn't cook our meat to the preferred doneness so we had to send them back but it wasn't a big deal, mistakes happen. Happy we tried it since it's a well known spot, but I wouldn't go again. Service was ok - they took our appetizer away before we were done but we were engrossed in conversation and didn't notice in time to stop them. Wish they would've asked if we were done. read more

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Want the best happy hour in town? Look no further my friend. Ranging from $9 cocktails to stellar plates, you really can't go wrong. The prawns with cold noodles and sweet chili is dynamite, the crispy calamari and steak skewers are great. This place offers bold flavors, a fun ambience and well crafted cocktails. If you are ever in the area, check them out! read more

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I took my dad here for a late Father's Day celebration. We started with some cocktails, he had the rum forest rum, and I had the cucumber martini, amazing cocktails! He ordered the filet mignon and we all shared the papa's brava's appetizer the peach Burrata salad, the pesto gnocchi and two different desserts. Every single thing we had was absolutely delicious. I would absolutely go back here again, the food was wonderful, the service was great, everything was spectacular! read more

It's my first time here and the place is quite crowded on Sunday evening. It's easy to make reservations on Yelp which is great! We were sitting in the back of the restaurant which is quieter and brighter settings. Ribeye: we ordered medium rare and it came out perfectly. My friend ordered the same but came out bloody. We probably should have told the restaurant to cook a little more since my friend didn't eat much while we finished ours! Prime rib: I ordered medium rare and it came out great. I like the flavor and the horseradish sauce. Oysters: Although it looked small, it tasted fresh! The sauce came with it made it even better!! Donut holes: I got it because it came with the coffee ice cream. The ice cream tasted great. The donut hole has a lot of sugar and cinnamon powder and the donut itself is a little chewy. It's a nice experience. They have many other items I'm interested to try next time! read more

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I've been wanting to get back up to Petaluma and I particularly wanted to try out Seared Steak and Seafood. I came on a Saturday night about an hour before they closed so the crowd had moved on to other locations so seating was easy. On this evening, I grabbed a seat at the bar and met some personable folks sharing their experiences in the area. What was a pleasant surprise was the menu options and especially the pricing put a smile on my face compared to those in SF. The menu has a reasonable list of steak options and a lower amount of seafood choices. This evening, I landed on the Filet Mignon an 8oz. CAB filet mignon, duck fat potatoes, creamed spinach, demi-glace, shallot + blue cheese butter. Very good quality and tasty! There are several other protein options and all very good price points. They have a full bar and some good choices of wines. What I found out is their happy hour is very popular starting from 3:30 pm - 6 pm and also have some very good options off the HH menu. Though my visit was short but memorable I look forward to coming back again to make the happy hour. read more

Seared - Filet Mignon 8oz. CAB filet mignon, duck fat potatoes, creamed spinach, demi-glace, shallot + blue cheese butter - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

While visiting Sonoma, we found this restaurant on yelp and decided to give it a try. Firstly, parking on a Friday evening was difficult, we had to circle around the block three times before finding a spot. Once we found parking, we walked over to Seared. The ambiance inside was loud (but not overbearing). We didn't have reservations so we sat on tall chairs by the bar. Service was good. Let's talk about the food. Everything we ordered was amazing. I loved their oysters. The sauces provided for them were delicious. My 6 year old was able to enjoy the bacon Mac and cheese. I ordered the surf and turf because I was craving steak AND when I saw they had scallops as the surf, it was an immediate decision. The scallops were so good and the steak was tender. I finished everything on the plate. My husband got the wagyu ribeye and he liked it as well. Highly recommend for a nice dinner read more

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We had a very,very good dinner at Seared, to celebrate my fiances birthday We arrived right on time,5:00 p.m. and we're greeted at the door by the nicest lady, she had long black hair. I do not know her name. She took us to our seat upstairs, which we didn't even imagine was there..The restaurant is very nice. We wanted to take advantage of the Happy hour, 3:30-6:30..When I read Yelp reviews, all the rage was Happy Hour! Guess what? It's true! The menu is so good. We started with drinks and some Happy Hour starters. Then our amazing dinners came, we had the Wagyu steaks, and my son had Prime Rib. Everything was so eye appealing and delicious! We shared the Creme Brulee and Sticky Toffe cake for deserts.. BTW the restaurant was booming by the time we left..Really good Happy vibes..It's the Happy hour and the amazing food! HaHa.. The service is top notch, very pleasant servers and hostesses, Our server was so professional, you can tell he likes his job and values his customers. I can't believe I didn't rem his name, tall dark haired young man, Miguel? Im sorry if i got your name wrong...He was very efficient and friendly..All in All we really enjoyed our visit to Seared and want to send a thankyou to all the crew for making it such a wonderful experience, from the minute we walked in, until we left by all involved.Thankyou.. Our visit was 2/21/25 5:00 read more

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Don't pick this place for a company party to appreciate employees if you have any vegans in your group -- they will not feel appreciated. For whatever reason, the chef(s) (who are great with animal dishes) can't grasp how to make a worthy plant-based dish, and don't even include a protein to satiate. Several years in a row now, the vegans just get a bowl of plain roasted veggies with a meager sauce (that I'm not even sure is vegan, as it tastes of beef broth base). NO protein -- JUST vegetables. And so, the vegans starve here. While everyone else gets to enjoy a huge variety of delicious dishes, every dish has animal products in it, even the salads, and the desserts (dairy). So, you cannot show appreciation to your vegan employees here -- choose somewhere else. Sadly, I even emailed the chef in previous years, asking why they don't include a protein of some sort in with the vegetable -- like tofu, tempeh, beans, chickpeas, lentils, even a nut or seed -- NOTHING! And, why they don't include a vegan dessert. Just ONE bowl of veggies. That's it. That's all they give the vegans. It's just mind-blowing that a restaurant wouldn't know how to make a balanced meal that is plant-based in this day and age. If anything, just research what other restaurants do in the area. Even Fishetarian, out in Bodega Bay, now offers a plant-based version of their Shane's Tacos, making them with a grilled tofu instead, and they have some vegan sauces. And that's a fish place! I'd no more expect to see vegan options on their menu than I would at Seared -- yet, Fishetarian has their act together (kuddos, Fishetarian, and that's why the whole family can enjoy eating there regularly). Seared, on the other hand, please get your act together. Plant-based needs are growing -- and not just for the reasons you'd assume. Many people give up meat due to heart conditions or other health problems they're trying to heal from. And many have allergies to eggs or dairy, so to not offer desserts that are plant-based, yet equally delicious, is a mistake. Even during the Great Depression, they knew how to make cake without eggs or dairy (see "Chocolate Depression Cake" recipe on Reddit, by BlackCatKitchen, which is exactly like chocolate cake, and when iced, is indistinguishable from a Hostess Cupcake). Cookies can be made with ground flax seed (it makes a "flax egg" when it sits in warm water 5-10 minutes), muffins and scones with applesauce, cakes with vinegar and baking soda -- you really don't need eggs or dairy. You can also substitute cow milk with soy, oat, or almond milks, and butter with Earth Balance (vegan butter) or even just olive oil. So many options. Maybe go eat at Little Saint in Healdsburg for their dinner menu... get some ideas. We don't need that fake meat stuff, like Impossible, Beyond, etc.... But please include a normal protein, such as grilled pressed seasoned tofu, BBQ tempeh bites, marinated chickpeas, seasoned or pureed beans (black, navy, kidney, pinto, adzuki, whatever), pine nuts, tofu "ricotta" stuffed pasta shells or lasagna (try Thug Kitchen's "The Official Cookbook" for some excellent hearty meals), a seasoned walnut "meat" taco crumble, pumpkin seeds, hummus, a hemp seed ranch sauce in a wrap, etc... Because every time I eat your bowl of roasted veggies, I leave your restaurant STARVING, while everyone else has a nice full belly. That's not the impression you want to leave people with. And please make sure your sauces don't contain animal products, which includes animal broth, in your vegan dishes. Mushroom/tamari/ginger broth is good, but not beef or chicken or fish sauce. I know you're a meat place... I get that. But you also serve company parties, so you should also understand where I'm coming from. If you're going to offer group parties, you should consider that not all guests eat animal products -- so have a few excellent dishes under your belt (not just one boring veg bowl that doesn't even fill you up, and zero vegan appetizers, salads, or desserts). And even for families -- just one vegan family member will cause the entire family choose a different place to eat, if you don't have a few excellent plant-based options. So you should really adapt, and think of your community if you're going to be a part of it. I was going to give 2 stars, but am giving 1 because I emailed the chef previously (no reply), then next time we came (the following year), they obviously hadn't considered my outreach, because the vegans once again received a plain boring bowl of veggies with NO protein. They had a whole year to try, but nope. Reading other reviews here (if you search "vegan" in the reviews), I can see why now... They obviously don't care about vegans, even though we are part of the community, part of families, friend groups, and companies that hold their parties there. No consideration. read more

Seared - A "Vegan Meal" at Seared is a boring bowl of veggies with NO protein. Very uninspired.... And yes, this was served as the only vegan meal. - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

Honest review. I've been to multiple steakhouses over the years, never to one in Petaluma. The menu was small, we went here for dinner and there was little variety to choose from. The rib plate was the one I personally got and it was good, but I don't think $38 worth. A bit small, at Stark's in Santa Rosa you can get more meat for around a similar price. The macaroni and cheese was supposedly with lobster, but had minimal lobster. Burger was basic nothing super special or out of this world, in my opinion. The filet mignon was really good but a bit overpriced given the size. Service was good, the waiter was attentive and was super nice and accommodating. Ambiance was upscale, which was not shocking given the prices. Would I come here again? Probably not the portions are small for the price you pay, I might come back but for happy hour if that. Just a side note: if you have a big party they add tip which is normal, but there is also a credit card charge. Which was a bit abnormal for me. I've never been charged a credit card fee in other steak houses. read more

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The food was good. We forgot to take pictures of our dinner. My husband had the filet mignon and said it was nice and tender. I had the steak and it was delicious also. Beautiful restaurant and the servers were great. read more

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Their Happy Hour is one of the best in Petaluma that I have been to! It's a great spot for a quick bite, and they have delicious specialty cocktails as well as traditional ones. The Bon Vivant is an honorable mention, although I did not get it this time. Our server this time was super kind and was cracking jokes, as well as super accommodating. This inside is adorable, I love the rustic decor. This time I started with a margarita, a favorite of mine! I love that they only salt half the rim, so you don't have to have salt on every sip. It's not to sweet, which is perfect. I ordered the Prime Rib Dip, with shaved prime rib, jack cheese, caramelized onions, horseradish aioli, Della bread, and essential jus. It's a small happy hour portion, and it's the perfect size! I will definitely be returning! read more

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The prices at happy hour are fantastic. The food is great and the service is great as well. I highly recommend it.