Ambiance - I was flying solo so I was sitting at the oyster bar. The folks from Carmel started up a conversation and we had a really good time before they left to have dinner at a friends house. Service - the gal behind oysters bar was very skilled, very informative, and kept the food comin'. She created I wish I could call her out by name but it wasn't on the receipt that was texted to me. Food - on a scale of 1 to 10 it was an 11! * Lemonade was had good lemon taste and just the right acid/sugar balance. I learned that a batch is made each day, and occasionally two. The best I've had anywhere in Sonoma County or Marin County! * I order the first three items on the oyster list (this time two of each) and came up with a new favorite. Then I added four more to the favorite. At 81 I don't do well on short term memory! I love that what was done so right was the lemon and the mignonette (sp?) sauce that was exactly balanced. The last restaurant in Ptown and two absolutely terrible with a red and a white. * Next I ordered a Shrimp Cocktail. They screamed fresh, perfectly boiled that let the shrimp flavor out, and again the red sauce was perfectly balanced between flavor and heat. Had to made in house. And they just nicely crisply cool, not in a cold place that overwhelms the flavor. I don't think I've every had one this good! * Next was a pair of fried oysters. I was prepared for some oily, bready things that would ruin all of the above. BUT NO, the perfect balance was incredible!! * Last was the clam chowder. I'm soooo fussy about this after growing up in the NorthEast (Connecticut) and 4 years of college in Maine blew this one away. It lacked the perfection and freshness of my East Coast standard. But I finished with the last of lemonade and all was well. My standard has never been "perfect." I don't meet that standard, so the chef shouldn't have to either. Hey, maybe he's never been in Maine! P.S. there's not section for this, because the above doesn't happen without OWNERS that create processes and hire people that and buy the best incredients. Kudos, gals!! read more

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Service and atmosphere are satisfactory. Food menu could use some work. I'm not an oyster fan and it seems like that is their main focus. The main entree seafood dishes are uninspiring. They usually only have one or two fish options, and the preparations are usually bland. Wish they had more types of main entrees with good fish and steak options. The only item I actually like on the menu is the ahi poke. Not a lot of options when only one menu item stands out. The wine list is very weak. Only 3 options by the glass for red and whites. The last time we went they were out of both my top choice and second choice. I finally gave up and didn't get a wine since the only remaining by the glass choices were unimpressive. Overall, pretty solid but uninspiring food and wine. I guess it is primarily an oyster house, with all other seafood being second thoughts. read more

We stayed in Petaluma and our friends recommended The Shuckery. We got here right before Happy Hour ended (3pm-6pm) and was able to get a dozen oysters and rose' at HH prices. We got an additional dozen because they were so tasty. Raw oysters - Well shucked. Very minimal shell pieces if at all. Fresh clean tasting. The varieties we had were called Sweet Jesus and Kuushi. Mignonette was delicious, light & tangy but not overpowering. Baked oysters - my sis ordered one Rockefeller and one Miso. The Rockefeller was "ok" but the Miso was "absolutely divine". Braised short ribs - absolutely delicious. The mashed potatoes underneath was creamy and had a distinct cheesy taste. The meat was tender and flavorful. The greens brightened up an otherwise heavy dish. Linguine di Mare - very tasty. Pasta was well cooked and seafood was fresh and not overcooked. The accompanying toast (from local bakery/cafe Della Fattoria) was crispy and chewy and sopped up the cream sauce well. And that cream sauce. Absolutely amazing. Wish I had more of the toast to get all of that delicious sauce. Service - we did not have reservations but were seated quickly upon arrival. Everyone was friendly and attentive. Shout out to Wade and Scott. 10/10 would recommend, would come again. Delicious fresh food, great service. read more

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I would rate this place a 4.5 but I rounded up. The service was great, the oysters were yummy, and it was a really nice place. We got the The Plateau. It came with eight raw oysters (soo good), tuna crudo (very bland - no flavor), anchovy toast (tasted like anchovy pizza), four jumbo shrimp (very jumbo), house smoked trout (tasty), and ceviche (better than I expected). My husband and I shared this. We needed something to hold us a down for a bit which was just enough. read more

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We were craving for some oysters and this place is where you would come. Best time is during their Happy Hour. Unfortunately there aren't any entrees you can order yet during Happy Hour, but their oysters during this time is a great deal. We also enjoyed their fried calamari, fresh bread with olive oil/olives, and fish tacos. It was definitely enough to feed our hungry family of three. Friendly and attentive service. Clean restrooms are located in the hotel right next door. read more

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Went through the Shuckery into the Hotel Lobby to the small Bar. Ordered cocktails Which were just OK. French fries off the bar menu were awesome but no Happy Hour offered in The Hotel only at the restaurant. Staff was OK but nothing memorable won't be returning. I started off at the restaurant bar and said we only wanted cocktails so we're directed to the Hotel area where a small bar was that serviced the restaurant. read more

The Shuckery - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

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What a great place to enjoy super fresh oysters at Happy Hour! The service is great and the food is amazing! Oysters are fresh. The daily selections are different but I'm always amazed by the freshness. The fish tacos are done perfectly with fried fish and house tortillas. The surprising item is tinned squid ink that served with toasted bread and pickles. It seems like a new trend in Sonoma county with tinned fish. I've always heard how much protein it's packed in this tiny tin so it's definitely worth a try! The goat cheesecake is an absolute delight. It was so good that I forgot to take a picture. I'm not a goat cheese person but I love this dessert. It's light and fluffy. It's not heavy Yu's regular cheesecake. I would definitely have it again! read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in Petaluma. The hotel that it's located in, Hotel Petalumua, is also very historic and charming. I stayed here recently during a family trip and we dined here twice (almost a third time). The service was friendly and quick and the space was cozy. We came around happy hour, which was a nice bonus. We ordered quite a bit for the table since we were all hungry from a day of traveling. Raw Oysters - These were from the happy hour menu at $2, which is super reasonable considering how much oysters are in major cities. We ended up getting 2 dozen of these for the table. It comes with mignonette sauce, cocktail sauce, horseradish, and lemon wedges. From dining here on different days, we found that they have different oysters for their happy hour. All were super fresh and well-shucked. Clam Chowder - This was delicious and one of the best ones I've had recently. The soup was very balanced, had the right amount of clams, and the perfect level of creaminess. On our second visit, we got the bread bowl, and the bread was amazing (also from Della Fattoria). Della Fattoria Bread Basket | Grilled Della Fattoria bread served with garlic confit, olives, tomato and cilantro - This bread is so tasty and so is the confit you dip the bread in (Della Fattoria is a local bakery that you can also dine at). Caesar Salad | Little Gems romaine, parmesan, anchovies, and Della Fattoria croutons dressed with house anchovy Caesar dressing - This was super fresh and exactly as you would expect from a Caesar salad with anchovies. Miso Butter Baked Oysters - These are amazing! I like these even more than the raw oysters (which is super rare for me). My favorites were the Miso Butter, I've never had anything quite like it. It's topped with masago, which adds a nice touch. On our second time here, we also tried all the other baked oyster flavors and everyone's favorites were Miso Butter and Rockefeller). Fish Taco Plate | House made corn tortillas stuffed with pan seared rock cod, house coleslaw, lemon creme fraiche, salsa verde, and pickled veggies - These were super tasty. We had a member of the family who wasn't as keen on seafood and he loved it. I tried a bite and it was very good. The garnish and sauce complemented the dish well. All in all, I had a great time here and would definitely be back the next time I'm in Petaluma. The happy hour is very popular, so be sure to either make a reservation or come early. Parking may be tricky if you're not staying at the hotel and are dining here during busy meal times because it's mostly street parking. Quick tip: There is a parking garage across from Petaluma Market that's about a 3-minute walk from here. By the way, there aren't elevators, at least not to my knowledge, so please keep in mind if you have anyone in your party that might have mobility difficulties (you can still park on the first floor). read more

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Always incredible food and great service. Wine list is good. Dining room is lively. The mussels and clams are one of my favorites. The seafood Tower is awesome. The Tuna Crudo was delicate and rich. The Anchovy Toast was bright and tangy while crispy and buttery all at the same time. Perhaps my favorite of the night was the Poblano BBQ Oyster. Great flavor profile! read more

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Went there with family and truly enjoyed the place. The oysters were fantastic and very fresh. read more

The Shuckery - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

Happy hour menu is perfect for sharing and sampling!!! Tried the fish tacos, calamari, fried oysters, canned squid, cauliflower and an array of sauces!!! read more

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Asked around for the best spot to grab some oysters. A friend suggested The Shuckery and boy did they deliver. It a small little spot I. A building attached to a boutique hotel. The service was fantastic and fast. The oysters were prepared to perfect and the taste was perfect. The menu has a lot to offer the halibut dish that my wife and I split was fantastic. Give this spot a chance if you are close. read more

The Shuckery - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

We were there 2 weeks ago for Spring Break and I am looking for any excuse to get my butt up there again. The happy hour was sooooo amazing. Honestly, we drove 499 miles because I wanted to go to Hog Island for Oysters. Stayed at Tapestry and did some internet sleuthing. Turns out The Shuckery won accolades for having best oysters in Sonoma County so we had to try their Happy Hour. The prices can't be beat. And. I discovered their oysters can't be beat either! They were so fresh and succulent. Ummmm. Both the hubby and I liked the Shuckery oysters more than Hog Island. ( Did lightning just strike? We pretty much had an oyster off as we went to Hog the next day). We also had fried oysters, calamari, fish tacos and the amazing bread with dipping oil. All happy hour menu and prices. Everything was delicious. Get your butt up to Petaluma and give The Shuckery a try! You may see me there ;) read more

Food is sooo good! Losts of amazingly taste. Great service. Ambiance is ok. Not so fancy but the food is good read more

This is a cute sea themed resturant attached to the Hilton Tapestry Hotel. There is not a lot of seating available inside, but you can sit throughout the hotel and they will serve you. They have a full bar that is inside the hotel lobby. The staff were all very friendly and extremely attentive. We came for Happy Hour and ordered two items, the Seafood Cocktail and The Shuck's Ceasar Salad. The seafood cocktail shrimp and crab claws were good. The cocktail sauce was bland, definitely would like more horseradish added. The Shuck's Ceasar Salad was fresh and crisp! It was a nice addition to get a sliver of anchovy on the top. There was not too much salad dressing that overwhelmed the plate. Overall, both of these dishes were decent. We stayed at the hotel and they allow you to charge your food and drink to your room. That works out great since we received a daily food credit. read more

The Shuckery - Seafood Cocktail - Shrimp and Crab Claws - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

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The food, the drinks, the service, the vibe. Petaluma is such a jewel. Fantastic experience. Super nice employees. Ambiance was king. read more

The Shuckery - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

After all my years in Petaluma, I had never tried The Shuckery. I always assumed it was mostly about oysters, and since I'm not into oysters, I never really considered it. I also thought it might be more of a bar than a place for a proper meal. I didn't realize they actually offer a variety of fish dishes--and I do enjoy fish because I'm not a meat eater. So we finally decided to go and sat at the counter. Our waiter, Chris, was friendly and straightforward. I was pleasantly surprised by the clam chowder--it was light and flavorful, not the thick, heavy kind that's hard to eat. You can also order it in a bread bowl. We liked the fried cauliflower although fried food was not a good choice for an evening meal, it came with multiple sauces, including a Korean BBQ sauce. The Della Fattoria bread came with a spread on a plate; it was tasty, but I was expecting a bit more to it. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and everyone there seemed friendly. At one point, a group even came in caroling Christmas songs, which made the evening feel especially festive. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, and we will certainly go back. read more

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What happened to the Shuckery? It was one of my favorites until this meal! I ordered my meal delivered which could explain the bland sauce getting all over the rest of the dinner. There were only 3 & 2 halves of scallops in a $42 meal. The veges were limp. There was no risotto, as promised. The seasonal salad had to be eaten undressed as the champagne vinaigrette provided tasted too nasty to use. read more

I visited The Shuckery in Petaluma, CA [100 Washington St] on Saturday, 3/1/25, around 4 PM. I made a reservation (highly recommended) through OpenTable and was seated immediately upon arrival. During my dining experience, I coincidentally came across the Happy Hour menu (3-5 PM). I was informed that the fresh oysters were $2 each. As far as the food, I was able to try the following: * Oysters (Willapa Bay, Washington): These particular oysters provided a light briny, sweet flavor profile. They were extremely fresh and enjoyable, especially paired with the Cocktail Sauce and Mignonette Sauce. * Clam Chowder: Straightforward and tasty. * Ceviche: I appreciated the light spicy kick with the peppers and the inclusion of rock cod fish. The acidity of the dish was perfectly balanced. So delicious! * Calamari Mixto: Fried and seasoned to perfection. Every bite was delectable. The inside of the restaurant was clean, modern, and beautifully decorated. The staff members were kind and welcoming. The Happy Hour deals were nicely priced for the food. Overall, I had a phenomenal dining experience at The Shuckery. I recommend visiting this restaurant. read more

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What a menu! Only had happy hour but EVERYTHING was delicious. Lots of seafood and a bit of land options. Visited two nights, all of the crew was on it. Helpful, quick and observant. Place was a bit small. So most often reservations are required. read more

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Nice intimate setting for a date night. There are options for you to sit at a table or the bar. The place is much smaller than I initially thought but I liked it that way. The service was amazing and the staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful about all the fresh selections. From the food to our drinks everything was amazing and I can't wait to return again, perfect date night spot. read more

Great seafood Happy Hour, honestly one of the best we have enjoyed in awhile! It's pretty rare to be able to enjoy a whole seafood menu part of a Happy Hour! We ordered a round of beer, 2 dozen oysters, spiced tuna pate, and ceviche. Everything was so delicious we ended up ordering another round of 6 oysters and the tinned smoked oyster platter. Highly recommend this place to get your seafood fix! Customer service was on point and super friendly and helpful with recommendations. Service was quick and personal. This establishment is connected to a hotel so it was a nice hole in the wall with lots of foot traffic. They played a bunch of 70's oldies hits as background music so it was a nice and laidback ambiance inside. read more

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Great little spot to grab an app (oysters!) or full dinner. I had six oysters during happy hour and the Caesar salad and both were delicious. Ambiance definitely matched that of Hotel Petaluma - upscale but approachable. Great spot to bring business partners if you're in town and staying in the hotel. Also a cute date spot! read more

What we ordered: -Fresh Seasonal Shrub (3/5) -Whiskey Sour (3.5/5) -Raw Oysters (5/5) -Single Baked Oysters - Rockefeller/Butter Miso (4.5/5) -Ceviche (4/5) -Clam Chowder (1/5) -Fries (4/5) _ We visited The Shuckery for their daily happy hour, which runs from 3-5 PM. Since they were fully booked for happy hour the day before when we tried walking in, we made sure to reserve a table this time. We sampled a variety of dishes from the menu, but the standout items were definitely the oysters--both raw and baked with miso butter. They were absolutely delicious, and we ended up ordering over a dozen raw oysters! Unfortunately, the clam chowder was a bit of a letdown--it was bland and lacked that rich seafood flavor we were expecting. The service was quick, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. The restaurant is also connected to a charming hotel, which is worth checking out for its cozy vibe. Overall, I'd definitely return for happy hour--especially for the oysters! read more

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We were visiting Petaluma and stumbled on The Shuckery and Nick made some amazing recommendations and demonstrated how to correctly shuck an oyster. We loved the fresh oysters, the calamari, the clam chowder, the oyster Rockefeller, the Caesar salad, everything was fantastic. Great atmosphere, everyone who works here is super friendly. We will definitely be back! read more

We sat at the bar- highly recommend! Oysters were great! They had a unique selection and we tried them all! Wine was great, great selection! Staff was wonderful, Natalie was a GEM!! She was so sweet! She was shucking oysters and telling us about local festivals and the history of Petaluma. We ordered raw oysters, clam chowder, oysters Rockefeller, oysters pablano, and the miso oyster and the seafood platter to share as we were not too hungry but wanted a quick snack for our drive north. The spot is casual. LOVE! So worth the stop on our drive!! read more

The Shuckery - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

Always consistently very good! Service, food, drinks and atmosphere is always delightful!

Took my friends from San Jose here since they love seafood. While the service was great, the food here really wasn't too enjoyable. The seafood seemed fresh but overall wasn't exciting and lacked in flavor for us. The only thing we all really enjoyed was the clam pasta. If you're looking for seafood, I would recommend just going to the coast. read more

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The Shuckery 100 Washington street petaluma, CA 94952 Server: Javier A Check #40 Table B4 Guest Count: 2 Ordered: 4/20/25 7:09 PM 20 Raw Oyster $80.00 Shooter $7.00 balsamic raspberry mint shrub $8.00 Tuna Crudo $22.00 Seafood Cocktail $22.00 Ceviche $20.00 linguine del mar $42.00 Living Wage Surcharge (4.00%) $8.04 Subtotal $209.04 Tax $20.61 Tip $40.20 Total $269.85 Time 8:12 PM Sat at the bar watching the shucker shucking Our favorites ..Hog Island Tomales Bay "Earthquakes" 5/5 Shooter for me great! 5/5 of the next 3 (tuna,cocktail,ceviche) the ceviche the best 3+ while the tuna & cocktail meh! 2-3 Linguine a 4- tasty but the squid was chewy overcooked Lulu said she was underwhelmed & had expected the dishes that she had raved about from her last recent visit did not hold up....oh well the raw oysters were the star... would return just for those read more

Pretty ambience! Great location. Parking can be a bit of a pain, staff seemed busy, but overall attentive. Oysters were delicious as well my cocktail. read more

The Shuckery - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

Food, service, ambience and prices were excellent! It's definitely my new go to! We both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Fun experience.

Incredible service Friendly staff Beautiful ambiance Awesome food Great drinks Fantastic dessert Highly recommended and a definitely repeat for me read more

Remarkable food and service. The oysters were very fresh and flavorful and my entree (seared scallops with risotto and veggies) was sublime! read more

The Shuckery - Scallops, risotto, and veggies. Perfection! - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

Came here on a Saturday evening and the restaurant is still located within the Petaluma hotel. The interior is very charming and demure. We booked a Reservation through open table and were seated right away once we arrived. The hostess and server were very friendly and nice. It was very quiet at first but as the night went on it became more lively. We ordered 18 oysters, calamari mixto, clam chowder and ceviche. The food overall was fantastic! the oysters were fresh and delicious, and the ceviche and clam chowder were really good too. The calamari mixto was very light and crispy. Great experience and will definitely want to come back. read more

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Great oysters , I enjoyed the tapas of tinned seafood but latkes not as big a selection , love having drinks in hotel Lobby , eating at the bar , sitting outside on the patio - often crowded ! But great food good drinks ... read more

This is such a cute place in the cute town of Petaluma. We ordered the Clam Chowder Bread Bowl, Calamari and fish tacos. The Clam Chowder was delicious! The Calamari was different than I ever had, it had fried jalapeños and fried radishes along with it. So yummy! The tartar sauce was also delicious. The fish tacos were so good, fried fish and fresh. I'm not an oyster fan, but the trays of oysters coming out to other customers looked good and you can tell they are popular here, hence the name Shuckery. Our waiter was attentive and was giving everyone around us great explanations of the oysters, sauces, and special dishes. We were driving through on our way back to Sacramento from the Bay Area and decided to stop in Petaluma to hopefully bypass traffic and I'm so glad we stopped. If you are ever near the area this place is worth the stop. read more

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As someone who has shucked oysters before, I know that it isn't always easy, especially to do it cleanly AND fast, so I understand everyone is going to have a different skill level, but on our last visit, not only did the oysters have a ton of shell fragments, they were also completely mangled. Again, everyone is going to have a different skill level, but there ideally should be an expeditor that helps maintain at least a minimum quality bar for all the food that goes out, especially now that oysters are pushing $4+ each. read more

I was expecting great things from Shuckery. The building is very cool inside and out. We sat at the counter in front of the kitchen, which is fun because we can see the food as it's coming out. But the food itself was mostly disappointing. First the highlight: the clam chowder in the sourdough bread bowl was tasty with a decent amount of clams. The bread was fresh, soft on the inside and Toasty on the outside. It was $18 and I would get it again. But the tuna Crudo tostada, which was about the size of a corn tortilla, was unmemorable and overpriced at $23. And the miso oysters were OK but not great. The Caesar salad, which was $18, was so bad I couldn't even eat it. The lettuce was not fresh and the dressing was ordinary. The menu said it is served with little gem lettuce, but it was actually a wedge of old Romaine lettuce that you have to cut up to eat. It's funny because I saw a plate of that salad coming out of the kitchen and thought to myself that it didn't look very good, but it couldn't be the Caesar salad because it's not little gem lettuce. Joke was on me. We also ordered fried oysters, but they forgot to bring them out or else they got backed up in the kitchen or something so that was taken off of our bill. Still the bill came to about $90 with one nonalcoholic beer and one iced tea included. The restaurant added a service fee of somewhere between 4 and 5%. We weren't aware of that until reading the fine print on the bill. Oh, and the waiter only presented me a receipt to sign and give back to him. I had to request a receipt to take with me. It's not like it was electronic exchange. That was a little strange. read more

Our servers was on point, all food and drink recommendations he suggested were amazing. We had delicious oysters, fish tacos, and an unforgettable goat cheese cheesecake (make sure you order!) 10/10 we are out of town, but will make a special trip just to come here again. read more

My wife and I went to Petaluma on a Monday to do some shopping. And upon completion of our shopping we were hungry. I was looking on Yelp and many restaurants were closed on Monday Or closing soon. I was pleased to see that The Shuckery was open. So off to The Shuckery we went. Upon entering, it was pretty dead inside. Fine by me, I dislike crowds. I am very thankful the restaurant was open even on a slow night. My wife and I shared a few dishes. Baked oysters, prepared three ways. Rockefeller, poblano, and miso butter. I enjoyed them a lot. My only complaint is the poblano. I would not order that one again. The pickled pepper was too much. It took away from the flavor and focus of the oyster and did not complement it whatsoever. The pepper flavor was too overpowering in my honest opinion. The Rockefeller and miso butter were both fantastic! We shared a bowl of clam chowder. And an order of calamari. Everything was fantastic!!! If you are a seafood lover, I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

The Shuckery - Half dozen baked oysters. From left to right rockefeller. poblano. miso butter - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California