This is a cool bar and restaurant that offers live music, though we arrived after the set ended on a Saturday evening. The music-themed decor on the walls added a bit of character to the space. We sat ourselves at a table, grabbed a menu we saw sitting near the bar at the center of the venue, and found an employee walking around to place our food order. He was friendly and helpful and provided excellent service. It took about 25 minutes for our food to be ready which was kinda long, but after trying our dishes, it was totally worth the wait. The potato skins were like mini loaded baked potatoes, but fluffier and easier to eat. It was super cheesy and tastier than I expected, especially with the ranch and sour cream that came on the side. The classic pot pie was a large dish and quite filling, with plenty of sizable chunks of chicken and veggies mixed together nicely in a thick and flavorful roux. Not to mention the flaky buttery crust on top. Wow, I really liked this. And my bf finished every last bite of his grilled salmon dish, no complaints. The lemon drop cocktail was yummy, just the right sweetness and a good amount of alcohol without ruining the flavor. All in all, we had a 5-star experience at Torches and wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

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I love this restaurant! The owner and staff always make me feel at home whether dining solo at the bar, in an intimate alcove for a special dinner, a private party (wow was that fun!) or a large community fundraising banquet. The cocktails are delicious and many prepared with a special flair, and the beer taps are exceptional. The chowder hits in all the good ways. The most recent soup I had was the butternut squash which was excellent. My favorite lunches are the French Dip with killer fries, and the grilled chicken salad. Dinner, wowza that prime rib! The portions are huge. It's not easy running a restaurant these days, I know the owner works her tail off. Staffing is difficult everywhere but Torches manages and even opens for lunches! The prices are more than fair for the generous portions. I hope the community continues to support this family owned restaurant as much as this restaurant continues supporting the community. I know I'll be back! read more

Sports bar in downtown Petaluma. Their espresso martini was really good - they put chocolate on top. The service is excellent. Will be back. read more

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On a recent fun-filled weekend in Petaluma, I attended an event at a private venue with a stopping time. Thanks to the forethought of another attendee, we were able to have an after party at Torches downtown. Thank you to the owner and staff for accommodating us, and staying open later! This is a fun venue; high ceilings, cozy lighting, and convenient to get to in town, it's worth stopping here. Their prices are reasonable. They have a full bar, and for the beer fan, a killer mostly-local tap list! Their pizza, which they make on-site, are excellent; flavorful with their own unique flavor of dough and fresh toppings. I was glad to get to try a few different kinds. This is a great venue in Petaluma, whether you're a small group looking to dine, or larger group looking for a party space, this one is worth checking out! read more

From the moment we walked in, the service was unlike anything I've experienced before. Every single employee, from the host to the servers to anyone who passed by our table, was genuinely welcoming, attentive, and completely in sync. You could tell there's a strong culture here where everyone takes pride in the guest experience. We were checked on just the right amount, never rushed, and every interaction was outstanding! The food absolutely matched the service. Everything we ordered was really good. It's rare to find a place where both the service and the food are equally outstanding, but this restaurant nailed it. Easily one of the best dining experiences I've had! Highly recommend!!! read more

Driven past many times and finally decided to give Torches a try - we are glad we did - it is large, comfortable and accommodating (is great for almost any size party) - above the island bar are many large tv screens so you would never miss any action / If you want a more sedate experience there are booths and the main eating area (plus a large banquet room) at the same time the booths and main eating area are more be sure to make use of their parking lot down the short alley (Martha Street?) / Anyway our meals were great being the Torch Burger and Shrimp Scampi with a nice Sauvignon Blanc selection - waitress, Danelle was superb - she was very friendly, knowledgeable and responsive - she is definitely an asset to the establishment - upon leaving we met the owner, Alice, who expressed her warm and genuine gratitudes - we will be back for sure! read more

Today we got takeout from Torches in Petaluma. What a yummy place! Everything we got tasted really good. I have pictures of everything! The pretzel and cheese sauce was great. The hamburger and tater tots were yummy. The salmon and the rice with the sauce on it was super good. The Caesar salad hit the spot and said all the toppings for the salad which I didn't get a picture of. I really love the crab Rangoon wontons, but the problem was it didn't come with a sweet red sauce, which I really like it did come with a very good white sauce, but I just really like the red sauce that you get at Chinese restaurants the green beans and carrots were nicely cooked. The bacon wrapped shrimp were very tasty as well. Everything hit the spot. I would highly recommend it. read more

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Alice was GREAT she was hilarious and made our time worth while and was super accommodating to me and my party. Food was delicious and came out fast! The inside of the restaurant is so fun and lots of different places to choose from to get seated at. Love it. LOVE ALICE. read more

I've come here for cocktails, happy hour, dinner, and held our Christmas party (small but mighty in the number of people) here 2 years in a row, basically I've come to Torches for everything they offer (well, I haven't done the country line dancing yet but I'm sure I will sooner or later) and have never been disappointed. Service has always been good and the food exceptional! The last time I came here I was really impressed at how flavorful & tender my filet mignon was. I literally could cut it with just my fork. And I know several people that rave about their clam chowder (3 out of the 5 of us had it), the fish & chips and the chicken pot pie. Their meals do not lack in size, are delicious and hardy. Pricing is not cheap or over the top, it's about the going rate in Petaluma for most restaurants. And I just read online that they have hired a pizza maker so that means their pizza oven will be fired up again, which is good as I've had their pizza during happy hour and it's delish!! Top that with a Guinness and your favorite sporting event on one of their numerous TV's and you're set!! read more

Great food. Would visit again in a heartbeat Fries are crispy, burger has a great presentation and the atmosphere is great. Nice and clean and beautiful. read more

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Amazing food and service!!! The owner and bartender went out of their way to make our experience great!!!

Hello, hello, hello - Is there anybody in here? Just nod if you can hear me. Well we went at around 2:45 and it was quiet. Wasn't sure if they were open and it was our first time. It was a little dark and pretty cold inside. Definitely that old dive bar scene a bit. Having mentioned all of this (which docked it a star) the service was fantastic. Just great to be able to talk to real down to earth people. The food was also very good. I would go back for sure. read more

Had an amazing meal tonight at Torches restaurant. The service was fantastic, and though the restaurant wasn't crowded yet (we arrived at about 4:30), we were greeted so warmly by Alice....like we were in her own front room. Our burgers were "top shelf", cooked to our exact request, and our fries were just perfection. Cannot wait to come back to his GEM for another wonderful dining experience! Thank you Alice and thank you Torches! read more

The food is very good. The atmosphere is friendly, a place where to feel like your part of the family.

We went into Torches for dinner but they had stopped serving food at. But a wonderful blond lady (the owner?) asked what we wanted to order. We said we could go somewhere else but she refused saying we could eat there. She said she saw us walking across the street (I have to use a walker) and understood our predicament and she couldn't turn us away. They seated us and brought menus. I ordered an appetizer (baked Brie in a puff pastry - delicious) and Chicken Pot Pie, also amazing. My partner ordered a burger with gluten free bread (bakery level) and a salad. The food and service was outstanding. The people were so nice and generous. They even introduced us to the cook My partner was impressed with a plaque on the wall that read "You'll never forget a person who came to you with a torch in the dark." We felt this was how we were treated. A wonderful food experience. If I could give 10 stars I would. read more

To go order went smoothly. When I walked in there was a previous fellow to greet me. All the folks there were very customer service oriented. As if they care about providing you a good experience. Place was clean with plenty of seating. I like that they had a few tv's for viewing pleasure. I had the burger. Good. Would get it again. Tater tots are standard, will try the fries next time. Husband had clam chowder and really liked it. They earned a second visit. read more

Kendra and her mom have hospitality down to a science. Apparent as soon as you walk in. The atmosphere, service, community, and intimate but perfectly reserved attention were outstanding. The food was amazing. Generous portions, great presentation, and all tasty as heck. TORCHES is a great find; sorry it took so long to discover it. We will be back. Thank you for an awesome experience, all around. read more

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Last month I arrived into town for my 30th high school reunion. Torches was a previous country bar our parents used to frequent . Imagine my surprise when about 40+ of us rolled in, sat down for dinner and then stayed in the late hours of the night. The staff had no idea we were coming and they handled it with grace, provided the BEST service and the food was delicious! I couldn't believe the old country bar that used to have a mechanical bull in the window has a GREAT French dip sandwich!! Locals have their favorite spots that they go to, sadly restaurants come and go downtown but I really hope this one makes it!!! You can tell the owner is putting her all into it. Cheers to their success. P.S. our old hangout down the street said "please don't come here with all of you". Thank you McNear's for letting me discover a new spot. Will definitely be coming back!! read more

Torchie's in Petaluma is always a win -- great food, great vibe, and awesome service. John especially makes the experience top-notch. My wife and I came in on Valentine's Day and not only was he attentive to our needs on a very busy night, he made great light conversation, and made us laugh. I haven't been to a restaurant with this great of service in a long time Highly recommend! read more

14 of us celebrated a birthday party at Torches today. Everything from making the reservation, decorating the room, ordering the food and drinks, enjoying great lunch choices and having dishes provided for the cake we brought in, went smoothly. Alice, the manager/owner?, was always available to our group and assisted in making the luncheon enjoyable for all. A number of ladies in the group today have had similar experiences at Torches. Thank you Alice and your staff! read more

Ordered the prime rib,as it was recommended, and it was very good Enjoyed the service and the ambiance was great. I have hearing issues, so there aren't a lot of restaurants that I am comfortable with the noise level. But Torches was very good for me. read more

Terrific food and a nice variety. Service has been excellent, and waiters/waitresses very friendly. The bar and dining area are quite nice, and comfortable too. I highly recommend Torches. read more

We love Torches. We go in often. My faves are Prime Rib and Salmon, but everything I've ordered is yummy. The service has been excellent and the servers always pleasant. It's a very nice restaurant with very reasonable prices. If you get a chance you should give Torches a try read more

Torches is a great place!!! The staff is wonderful, very attentive and friendly. Alice welcomed us in and was so personable; she took the time to chat with us before going off to greet the next customer which is unusual in most places today. The food was fantastic, appetizer, dinner all very tasty and well presented. Will definitely visit again!! read more

Torches is a great spot to grab a drink or stay for dinner. The salmon dinner is my go to. Love all the homemade salad dressings. The wings are a must. Alice(the owner) is one of a kind, attentive and customer service is definitely her specialty. They sometimes have live music which is always a fun evening, they have a dance floor in the front of the restaurant. I have been to events at Torches as well, an engagement party, Christmas party to name a few and both were lovely. They have a banquet room if you wanted a space to feel more private than the main restaurant. read more

I discovered this place from a recommendation from friends. I now eat here twice a week. Kendra the owner is extremely welcoming and Daniel the bartender always makes me feel at home. read more

Awesome staff, service and even better food! Couldn't have had a better time out for dinner with my family. We will definitely be back again soon for the line dancing on Wednesdays! read more

We went to Torches with a group of 10 on New Years eve, it was also a birthday celebration. The food was just ok, I did really like the cup of clam chowder I had and my husband said the french onion soup was good, for dinner I had shrimp scampi, it was pretty bland, my husband had the short ribs and polenta, I thought it also was pretty bland. I do have to say our waiter was super nice and allowed us to have 3 different checks which made it easy for us. I've heard their pizza is good, I might try that. read more

The food (we had baked Brie appetizer, salmon, and prime rib) was delicious. Service could not have been better. Kindrah, the owner, was our server. She was very friendly throughout the evening. It was our first visit, but she treated us like longtime friends. It was my birthday and we were treated to a TORCHED dessert. Perfect evening! read more

Really Great food at excellent prices with great service! Everything on the menu is really good. Spacious restaurant with fantastic bar.

Excellent service and food as it is all very fresh. I highly recommend the prime rib and the pot pie.

We tried to go there on Saturday night. We looked it up on Yelp and it said they closed at 10:00 p.m. so we got there at about 9:15 only to find out they closed early because they weren't very busy. read more

My wife and I went out with some friends over the weekend for dinner at torches. It was really pretty good. All the battered stuff that they serve the fish and chips the zucchini sticks, etc. were just done to perfection. My wife had the clam chowder and it was off the hook. And they have tater tots. Win win Kendra was our server and also owner and former coworker with my wife. She was amazing and made it such a memorable night for the two birthday people in the party. We will definitely be back. read more

Ok. I don't post on here a lot. I travel for work, so a lot of times I'm at a restaurant once or twice. And I don't think that's fair to post a review off of that. But work has brought me to Petaluma quite a few times. And I must say, my go-to when in Petaluma is Torches. The staff is always amazing. The food is great. I have zero complaints. I definitely recommend coming here if you're in town. read more

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Food was pretty good. We had reservations for 8:30pm, we were sat at 9:00pm. Ordered a burger to be medium and it was cooked well done. Other people in our party had the same experience. Our waiter was very nice. Overall I felt like the experience was only okay. This is not a standout place and in Petaluma, I think there are better choices. read more

Came to Torches for dinner. While the food was just okay, the overall experience was enjoyable. The live band added a fun, lively atmosphere, making it a great place to hang out with friends. They also have a large bar with plenty of drink options. If you're looking for a spot with good vibes and entertainment, this is surely worth a visit! read more

Staff is absolutely horrid. Woman let my friend and I get shoved and didn't say anything, this woman also denied an ID to a 26 year old with no justification? This place has rebranded over the years but never changed staff. Born and raised in Petaluma, not one person who's lived here would recommend read more

This place is Fantastic! Ok people this is a new place I've never been. Living in Sonoma County and Marin..There's not a lot of nightlife restaurants even on the weekends.. So we were in Petaluma last night and looking for a place to chill and enjoy some time.. I of course looked up places on Yelp and I found "Torches." OPEN till 12 OH Yeah.. I'm so glad we walked in here, we were instantly greeted and seated by a friendly lady.. They really welcomed us in..It started with a water and some delicious bread with olive oil and vinegar..We then ordered drinks and food, I'll show you my pics and tell you what we had..The Food was amazing, my Margarita was really really good. Im kinda picky with my Margaritas.. It was perfection.. So I want to tell you how nice everyone is..Everyone that we encountered was just so friendly..Our server her name is Danielle, she was quick, patient, friendly, knowledgeable, and offered suggestions on the items we asked her about..I love when servers know how the food tastes..I can't say enough about Danielle..I'd sit in her section again for sure..Very nice person..Well if the service wasn't good enough, we even were greeted and had a chat with Alice, the manager..She told us to follow on FB as they have Karaoke night and Line Dancing, among other things..So fun..The place is very cool inside when you walk in, there's a big fancy bar area..Also a pizza kitchen..Oh! THE PIZZA! YUMM OK well I hope I helped someone find this cool place too..Great to have an awesome place for the weekend night out.. I really can't wait to come back again.. read more

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Beautiful plane with the most warm and friendly staff. Food was delicious. The owner herself gave us many tips on the town and what fun things to do. We will absolutely be back! read more

Overall this is a great place. The star of the restaurant is the bar that takes center stage. Plenty of seating and tables surrounding as well as semi private large group spaces. Service was A+. Bartenders were helpful and on top of everything. They backed each other up and worked fabulously as a team which is rare to see! The food was good. I ordered some appetizers to go with my espresso martini. Was not a fan of the flash fried artichokes unfortunately but the flavor was fine just not for me. The buffalo cauliflower was crunchy and flavorful. I took a star away for the prices. The drinks were the most reasonably priced which was wild to me. Will definitely come back. read more

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