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    The Big Easy

    4.1 (65 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Jazz & Blues
    Closed 6:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    THE BIG EASY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Loud
    Intimate
    Classy

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    Short drive with planta and chicken, Panini and clam chowder soup
    Shery B.

    This is a cute little speakeasy restaurant that has a different bands that sing on different days of the week. So today 02/26/2024 they have a band that sings French and Jazz music. The name of the band is San Lyon they really good. This place is Very nice and cute. The food is really good and the service is excellent. I'll definitely come back here again. And you should try the cheesecake. it's so delicious. Really nice.

    After eating at the "Speakeasy" also same owner as the "Big Easy" just across the alley we came over to enjoy some music from the live band "The Big Band". A clnice vibe with an impressive band with 15 members, and they each played in unison as well as instrument solos performed by each band member. I have never experienced anything like it. They had quite the following for a Wednesday night. Come check them out! Downtown Petaluma has quite the night life.

    Big band every Weds night.
    Lou W.

    We have been to the Big Easy many many times. It's a great spot. We like to sit in the booths it's cozy and you can still see the music. We went last night to see the 16 piece big band. Lots of brass and top notch if you like big band. It was fun to hear. I had a yummy beer and my hubby had a glass of white wine. We ordered a spare rib sandwich (I think) which my hubby said was delicious. I ordered my total favorite is all vegetarian tacos, one tempeh, one fried Plantain and one pulled Jack fruit. SO good. If you are a vegetarian this is the meal to get. (They also have a sweet potato and Brussels sprout taco too) they also have three meat and fish tacos! The room is windowless but they have done a good job making it what it is: a cool Place to hear music and get a drink and/or food! It's not a place for fancy service. Just go up to the bar if they don't come over, then they take care of you. It's laid back place.

    Weekend at Bernie's
    Michael B.

    This place rocks, amazing music and vibe, so much fun for all ages En fuego bring on the funk

    You have a public WI-FI but you don't give out the password?
    Gary A.

    Cute place and some good shows. The beer list is good but not great. Some cool stuff, but nothing unique. The service is really pretty bad. The last time I was here, I practically had to jump up on the bar to get served. This time, I was the only person at the bar so I got served pretty fast. Then I asked the bartender if they had Wi-Fi. He said "no." I looked at my phone and it was clearly listed. I went back to the bar and asked for the password. He said that he didn't know it. I asked the server the same question. He told me that they don't give it out because it messes up the POS. They clearly have two WI-Fi's. What kind of business does not give out their WI-FI password? C'mon. Get with the program.

    There should have been more people. The band was great!
    Tanya W.

    What a great venue! Took a walk after eating nearby and heard music coming out of here. Peeked in and the place was almost empty on a Sunday afternoon but the band was great. The bartender let us sit and hangout without eating or drinking so we enjoyed the band and tipped big. I will definitely be coming back. Thanks, Big Easy for the awesome end to a great weekend!

    Heroine. The beer!
    Colby W.

    Very cool venue! They serve beer and wine here, and believe it or not, they will allow you to order food from their sister restaurant across the court yard and deliver it to you here. I have seen a few shows here. The ambience is always great, and the service impeccable. Booths on the side, tables in the center, and bar in the back. Unfortunately they do not serve liquor, so be prepared to bring your own flask to fortify the wine and beer they serve...

    K D.

    Rustically romantic walk-down atmosphere with a medium size stage that can accommodate even a 13 piece Big Band. We came for the Wednesday night Jazz to relax and nosh. Smart table service that left ones needs met but never intrusive. We had the Spicy Olives, Grilled Asparagus, Lobster Mac-N-Cheese and Short Ribs over Blue Cheese Polenta. Everything was prepared well with out error. We especially liked the Lobster Mac for its abundant cheese and generous bits of bacon with perfect al dente shells. The asparagus provided the perfect admixture of smoke n crisp spears. The olives were marinated to perfection with just the right amount of heat. While the ribs were perfect, the polenta was a bit on the watery side with no discernible cheese present. But the ribs were so succulent, we really didn't care. Great beer and wine selection, not extensive but great guest stars from all the major players.

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    8 days ago

    Great food , great service and great music. Best bartenders in P Town. Lots of seating for groups.

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    Thank you for supporting live music, yummy food and a community feeling that keeps me coming back!

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    The Hide-Away

    2.7
    (98 reviews)
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    Not a review for the place just for patrons to be respectful…read more Just fyi to those who are making a song request......Please do NOT ask more than once. This place is request friendly but If the dj has the song/video, then maybe he will play it maybe not. Do no agitate the dj and say he his rude. He has a set he needs to play based on bpms. One patron kept insisting on a song and wouldn't stop. He wasn't drunk. Just a spoiled kid. He even had his friend ask twice. So please be mindful to not make the dj mad.

    What an awful experience. I like giving 5 star reviews because recognizing good people is…read moreunderrated these days, but this one doesn't deserve one. I'm not a local. Shouldn't matter. Definitely not a welcoming place ONLY because of the staff. People there were very cool to me and my friend, but as a female, the female staff were the absolute rudest possible. What an awful attitude and experience. Wow. I even had the real "pleasure" to talk to a couple girls that were there but off that night (employed there, sadly). Their pretentious attitudes wouldn't make it anywhere with any class... but apparently they get away with discrimination just fine. Outright discrimination and bullying. I won't describe here why, but ladies... if people there talk to you... they won't like you, because you take from their tips?! Apparently. The female bartenders I met are horrendous bullies. They seem like they never got out of high school. I literally cried there. Yea, not cool as a grown woman. Shame on them. So my kind message to them... if you want better for your lives and are THAT miserable to treat a human being or any life that way, DO better. Just do better for yourselves, and for the sake of others.

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    The Grove

    The Grove

    4.7
    (81 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    We tucked into The Grove (with reservations) on a rainy Friday for an early dinner. Despite having…read morethree menus - drinks, dinner, and happy hour - choosing what to order didn't feel overwhelming, and we quickly landed on the anchovy toast, beet salad, shrimp & grits, and mushroom risotto. Our server was incredibly friendly, and the entire room shared the same warm, easygoing vibe. The small, speakeasy themed space was already packed at 5 PM, so reservations seem like a must. Everything we ordered was well-prepared and delicious, but the standout dishes were the beet salad and the shrimp & grits. The beet salad had a perfect mix of textures; chopped pistachios, tender beets, and crunchy radishes over a pillowy ricotta. I finished the salad wishing there was more. The shrimp & grits featured a potlikker sauce that absolutely lived up to the hype; it made the dish. I wish the shrimp & grits were served in a bowl rather than a shallow dish. I found myself chasing the sauce and polenta around the plate, trying not to push it over the edge. That said, if it were in a bowl, I might have just drank the sauce, so perhaps this is the restaurant's way of preserving a bit of dignity for its guests. Next time, I'm hoping to visit when oyster po' boys and fried green tomatoes are on the menu.

    I've been meaning to check this place out since they opened, and finally made it in today--worth…read morethe wait. It absolutely lives up to the hype. The vibe is effortlessly chill, with whimsical decor--think antique lamps, an old record player, and lots of little details that make you want to look around. The whole place felt alive in the best way--buzzing with conversation, laughter, and people clearly having a great time. We didn't have a reservation, but lucked out with seats at the community table. Bonus: the other guests were super welcoming, which just added to the fun, communal feel. We hit happy hour, and wow--it's a good one. Tons of interesting bites and a solid drink lineup. I went with a whiskey sour, my friend had the ginger beer on draft (very refreshing), and we shared the prawns, Brussels sprouts, and creamy mac & cheese. Everything was seriously delicious. Shoutout to our server, Melanie--friendly, attentive, and totally on it, even with the place packed. A couple things to note: it does get loud, so maybe not your spot if you're after a quiet, intimate dinner. Also, the happy hour menu listed Brussels sprouts but didn't mention bacon--I'm vegetarian, so that was a bit of a surprise. (It is noted on the regular dinner menu, which I admittedly didn't check.) All in all, such a fun, lively spot. I'll definitely be back for more bites and cocktails.

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    Most tables were reserved when we walked in at 4pm on Thursday
    Most tables were reserved when we walked in at 4pm on Thursday
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    Beef skewers
    Most table we reserved when we walked In at 4pm on Thursday

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    Most table we reserved when we walked In at 4pm on Thursday

    The Big Easy - bars - Updated June 2026

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