The Eight Ball

Great waterhole, atmosphere very lively on Saturday nights drinks are very good,Star is a great…read morebartender, and knows her drinks

We walked in at lunchtime with our 6 year old grandson. The woman behind the bar immediately told…read moreus that no kids were allowed because it was a "bar." Make up your minds, folks. Are you a "pub & cafe" or not?

Cozy Bar!

Cool decor!

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Sky

2.3(19 reviews)

2.7 mi

This will be somewhat of a multi review, as I will be comparing the Sky Bar to the other bars…read morewithin Graton Casino. The Sky Bar itself is an okay experience, the drinks can be a little pricey ($12-$15) for both volume and what alcohols are used, and the drinks aren't really well made either. The bar is located in the middle of the casino, so it's pretty loud. I have some hearing issues, so it was sometimes difficult for me to communicate to the bartenders, unfortunately. The bartenders themselves were nice, not the communicable type, the "just make the drink and ignore you" type which I have no issue with, but others might. (To clarify, I don't think they ignored me because of the hearing issue, I noticed that most of them did not speak to any of the patrons other than to ask if they wanted another drink) Compared to the other bars in the casino... There's infinitely better options. The G-Bar has a better selection of drinks, is a little quieter, and larger screens (to watch the World Cup!). The Pool/Lobby Bar is a little cheaper, has a wider selection of alcohols AND has arguably the best bartender in the entire casino, David, who is incredibly skilled and has made the best drinks I've had in the casino. The 8-Bar has a quieter atmosphere and some Asian alcohols (which most of the bars here do not have), but is a little pricier. The Boathouse Bar also has a wider selection of alcohols, and the bartenders are flashier when making drinks (not my thing, but can be a positive for some). I think you could go to any other bar and get a better experience.

David Ferguson was the best bartender. So kind so helpful and made me the best lemon drop! Such a…read moregood soul! If you go to sky bar ask for David

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Hooters

2.9(275 reviews)

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One of the last Hooters somewhat drivable from the Bay Area. Still irked that some people tend to…read morehate on this place. Frequented the Dublin one for years and was sad to see it go. Amazing spot to watch sports/fights. The original breaded wings are so different than any other wings from any other place. Love these wings. Tasty, meaty, spicy enough to be yum. Ya'll stop hating on good food. Customer service is always really good. Come for the good as hell wings, don't come to hate on what anyone's wearing. It's a fun place. Stop the hate.

The servers are always friendly here and very attentive. The beer is always the absolute best…read moreanywhere. That's without exception. But the food is hit or miss and that has been the case on multiple dinning attempts here. This time I tried the Baja fish tacos but it was not edible and I couldn't even chew it becuase it was so tough. I was hungry enough to eat around the tough parts, until that unidentifiable fishy taste put an end to that. Even the taco shell was very tough. Maybe I'll go back to the buffalo chicken wings and reset my opinion. Until then, I'll stick to what they do best: cold beer!

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No fries left :)

Bistro 101

3.9(128 reviews)

2.8 mi

This a really good place for food, drinks. The menu is updated regularly and it offers a variety of…read moregood for all tastes. The bar is well stocked and if you get DAVINA as your bartender, you're in luck! Davina is friendly and professional. After a while she'll remember your drink of preference and will start making it for you before you reach the bar. Davina is great! Thank you Davina!

I have a new favorite salad: MIZUNA STEAK SALAD. A soy-marinated flat iron steak, napa cabbage,…read moremixed greens, watermelon radishes, edamame, pickled cucumbers, ginger, carrot miso dressing. Highly recommend. I got it as Room Service so I can't comment on ambiance. Room Service was expedicious.

Complimentary house chips with dip... very yummy

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Monster Smash burger

Mike's at the Crossroads

3.7(422 reviews)

0.6 mi

The BEST Burgers in Sonoma County. My favorite is The P-Town Burger: a cheeseburger with a…read moremarvelously fried egg in the middle. So so good. So good in fact, I am going there tomorrow.

Horrible service! The owner/server always been rude…read more If you're not a regular, she won't serve you until after her.Regulars even though we sat first. It's always been like that. That's why I haven't came for 6 years. Still, the same old s***. And then...... Our food sat at the counter for 5 min while she was talking to her more important customers. I got up asked the assistant if we can get our food. next, The bun is cold. "They don't toast the top, noone does". Ugh. NOPE UR WRONG! a good burger joint SHOULD toast the bun, on BOTH SIDES and NOT SERVE a cold bun. COLD BUN. EW!!!! Also, I had to wave and stand up to get her attention because she never looks at our table, to get more dressing for my salad. I tipped the assistant. She doesn't deserve anything!!

Interior with 3 TVs

Cotati Jam burger

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Drink menu

Lagunitas Brewing Company & Beer Sanctuary

4.3(2.5k reviews)

4.3 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)

Beyond The Glory

3.5(390 reviews)

4.1 mi

Nice sports bar, plenty of TVs. Had the small filet off the steak menu. Excellent. However,…read moreservice was horrible. Waiter brought water and said she would bring a menu. 10 minutes later we asked her what happened. The same w the sports choices on TV. Asked to see a certain game. Took 10 minutes to get the remote control guy to take care of it after he was informed. My wife's fish and chips were not up to par. Very bready and not crispy. Overall a good menu, but they need to get more attentive towards service

Pretty much only like the steak and gorgonzola salad. However, it's a hit or miss because the meat…read morecan be overcooked often. Although, the days where it's just right, this salad really hits the spot! I wish they had just a normal cheese and bacon burger. The way their menu is built you have a plain burger and then you have to build it with cheese, bacon, etc. Instead of a $15 Burger. You're looking at a $20 Burger by the time you're done. Or, I guess you could pick one of their other burgers and just refuse the toppings that you don't like? Idk...

California Burger

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Redwood Cafe

3.9(650 reviews)

0.0 mi

It's our 4th or 5th time here. We live about an hour or so away, but love this place so much and…read moremake a point to come when we can! The staff are so nice and attentive, the food comes out hot and fast and it's absolutely delicious!! They have amazing art they sell on the walls and it's ever changing which is really cool to see! I normally order an earl grey and a chorizo omelette but this time I decided to get the smoked salmon omelette with cream cheese tomatoes and capers.! Wow! The potatoes are perfect, too! DELISH!! Highly recommend this spot!

This visit was a blast from the past for me. When I think of Cotati I think of this place and the…read moresurrounding businesses. First of all, its the ambiance that is a treasure. It harkens back to earlier times, a bit of 60s/70s. There is still (good) live music in the evenings. The food is delightful, and the staff matches the chill vibe. Lots of local art to see. They have 2 screens to watch soccer if you are so inclined. (Captioned in English), Bring the family.

Inside

Turkey Chili was spicy and hardy

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More secluded shaded seats.

Art's Place

3.8(457 reviews)

1.9 mi

Art's is one of our favorite places to eat! The food is always delicious, the service is friendly,…read moreand the atmosphere is great. Every time my family comes to visit from out of town, they always ask to go back to Art's for dinner. Lately, I've been obsessed with their Chipotle Lobster Linguini special, it's so good! We've also tried several appetizers, pizzas, pastas, and drinks over the years, and honestly, everything has been consistently great. The prices are reasonable too, especially for the quality of the food. It's definitely a popular spot, and after eating here so many times, I completely understand why. We always leave happy and already looking forward to our next visit.

Family came to eat here. We had shared a pizza, lasagna and…read morea ravioli. We did not even eat half of each entree. The Vibe was off in the place also. Service was just ok. We got the feeling as if we were intruding on something.

View from bar w/ prosecco.

Caesar salad

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Outside view - window is facing the bar, entrance around the corner on the right.

Waterhawk Lake Club

3.7(167 reviews)

2.8 mi

I was meeting a friend for lunch. I told her an acquaintance said the burgers were fantastic, so we…read moretried it. The service was a little slow. I ordered the Waterhawk burger. The brioche bun was so very good. The burger was cooked perfectly and too much for me to eat. I brought half home. I also order a salad that came in a bowl. The dressing was so bland. I asked for more dressing and it didn't help. Some of the lettuce was the size of my hand and nearly impossible to cut in a bowl. The leaves were also brown. I pointed that out to the waitress and got a quick "sorry". Not sure if the info was conveyed to the kitchen. There were peels of cucumber and carrot. Again too long to eat gracefully and hard to cut because of the bowl. I looked around and realized everyone who ordered salad, also requested salt and pepper. Shoulda thought of that. My friend order the fried chicken sandwich, again on brioche and it was great. I ate some of her fries (mental note, order fries, not salad) they were so good and definitely abundant. The hibiscus iced tea was stellar. The restaurant has a full bar, many TV's and a very large outdoor seating area on a small lake. The inside is spacious and well decorated. I will probably go again if I'm in the area. Just no salad!

After reading through numerous mixed reviews, we decided to see for ourselves…read more My recommendation- go for a weekday happy hour which happens 3-5 pm Monday through Friday. Prices are incredible, food was tasty, and service was excellent. There's daily beer, wine, and cocktail options for $6 ish; we tried the Aperol spritz and draft beer. Food options include a $10 burger, $3 fries , (more for loaded), wings at $1 each with optional sauces, etc. We tried the meatballs - three large veal, pork and beef mixed with fennel pollen, smothered in a delicious tomato sauce, a dollop of whipped ricotta and two slices of grilled bread- $9! We also sampled chicken wings, plain air fried, and with both optional sauces, a hot honey and a sweet chili soy sesame . All very good served with a miso dipping ranch style sauce (not necessary). The fries come with ketchup and we were asked if we wanted aioli - of course that's a yes but sadly, it lacked flavor or depth. We sat outside facing the lake, enjoying the sunshine and people and dog watching to our heart's content. I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the happy hour menu soon!

Valley Ford Vanilla Ice Cream with Sprinkles

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Patio seating

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Jake R.

18 years ago

Honestly its 2008 can we get a damn credit card machine. This place is full of duesche bags that have probably lived in this town since their whore of a mom had sex for money. This place is a complete dump. Weak drinks and it smells like a used diaper filled with indian food. read more

Brock S.

12 years ago

Been by a few times ;) , great place to catch a game of your choice, plenty of tv's, good people, great ownership. They do a ton of charity events. Best bloody Mary's in the area, cheapest drinks, happy hour or not. read more

Ann F.

3 years ago

I've never been here, but after reading the reviews, I am reluctant to even try the place. I've been dying to shoot some pool, so if somebody can post a new review from a recent visit, I'd appreciate that. read more

Kevin M.

5 years ago

Their staff are very unprofessional there head security I believe her name is Sammy is there a drunk all the time their bar manager Jesse has personallyWith customers and staff during hour not a good look read more

yotam P.

17 years ago

Kinda dumpy. Did hook up with this coked out bar slut Alysse Walton though! I guess doing blow in the bathroom with me was the high point of her life! read more

Shiree P.

10 years ago

8 ball is always reliable for making memories. Well, the memories you can remember lol Cotati wouldn't be Cotati without Cotati.

Connel C.

4 years ago

The bouncers are so mean. They so weak that they have to use there numbers to intimidate us racially without any reason.

Daniela E.

4 years ago

Racist, inconsiderate, and careless bar tenders and security. No other words to describe the people that work here.

Elyse S.

10 years ago

It feels like home or cheers every time I go in there it's a very friendly and fun experience

Sy H.

3 years ago

Id Rather Them Be Shut down Permanently Due to service And Personal Crowds Im serious Sorry ‍ read more

Stacey S.

17 years ago

Who doesn't love the 8 ball?? One of my fav college memories... Great Bar!

Anthony M.

15 years ago

Great bar!!! Bartenders remember your drinks and your name. Go there

Sandi P.

14 years ago

Your quote uh quote bouncers do a shitty ass job FYI

Bridget M.

15 years ago

Great dive bar! Bartender was super nice.

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