Willowbrook Ale House

The service and vibe/atmosphere for sure I also enjoyed the…read moreavailability of their pool tables, along with their whiskey selection without a doubt :)

Buckhorn is a great little dive bar. Cheap drinks, good atmosphere, and always a fun crowd. Laurel…read moreis the real MVP behind the bar. She makes everyone feel welcome and pours a hell of a drink.

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The Hide-Away

2.7(97 reviews)

2.2 mi

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.

I left the bar crying ....I was so bummed last night . I had been coming here often and was so…read moreheart broken last night by the way I was treated. I heard a lot about this place (mostly bad) but still gave them the benefit of doubt. Anyways I had more than half of a beer on the bar table when I went to check where my dude was at in line not even 1 min or 30s passed and my drink was gone. I was still coherent at this point so I confronted the bartender (came to find out he's the bar manager ) and replied "buy another" in such a condescending and snarky way, he said more but under his breath.GIRL I WASNT GONE FOR MORE THEN 30SECS! Last time this happened the langanitas brand ambassador gave me a free beer (shoutout) . After this I started to cry because after this encounter as I felt so belittled he continuously ignored me. Then he said something like " oh now you're crying" and was laughing at me/ mocking me . He's so two faced cuz after he was being so sweet to the guys next to us . I had told the other bartender about the situation ,as she had taken care of me for most of the night,and she shrugged and said "well he's the manager " . So if the customers can't speak up I can't imagine how the situation is with the employees.... Anyways super rude super belittling it's a shame . Never coming back . My dude was there to witness so were people that I had met last night fck yalllllllll weirrdos pr3rvs

Always vodka soda

The djs needed

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Twin Oaks Roadhouse

4.1(222 reviews)

2.0 mi

We just ordered burgers delivered and, wow! How have I missed this place for the last 15 years of…read morebeing a Petaluma resident? Everything was so good!! Burgers arrived hot and juicy. I mean, really hot like I was seated next to the kitchen! And so so juicy and meaty! Mmmmmmm! I did add salt but that's fine. I like it salty. The fries..... oh the fries! The food was delivered during a cold winter night so they did need a rewarming and that's to be expected but, even though I popped them into the microwave, they still retained the perfect crispness! I enjoyed them very much. I'm impressed! This is now our go to burger joint. Next time I think we'll actually pay a visit and explore more of the menu. Glad I finally checked this place out!

Throughout the past 10 years ownership as well as establishment has changed a few times. Newly…read morereopened 2 months ago by the same owners as Penngrove Pub, they have changed the seating decor inside, making it more open/spacious. They put in an accordion door to the back patio which allows natural light to come in. Live music still happening. Similar food items to what Hopmonk offered, about 10 items total- Think elevated bar food. No French fries at this time but they mentioned they will be bringing them in soon.

Bar seating

Korean bowl

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Life lesson

The Aquarium

3.8(24 reviews)

1.5 mi

So, while there are no aquariums. I understand why they kept the name. There is a lady name Corina…read more(Kor-e-nuh). Who is the most SWEETEST lady. And has to be an octopus because she was everywhere. Serving and bussing about 6 tables at a time. Our drink always remained full. She passed by every few minutes to eye ball if we needed something but kept going when she noticed we were talking. So non invasive while also SOOOOO attentive. Gave her a 50% tip. NOW. On to the food. Holy smokes you guys... the FOOD. Sooooo good. So much for so cheap. Shrimp po boy - 12/10. Calamari steak 15/10. Appetizer salad was a FULLY loaded salad. Cobb salad had SO MUCH chicken and eggs. If you haven't been here, don't walk but RUN there for some good food, super clean surroundings and wonderful staff. Even the cook and bartender were friendly. Will be going out of our way from Windsor to go back. Thank you Corina (so sorry if that's not how you spell your name) you were so amazing.

What a hidden gem to find! We had no idea what a great vibe, great drinks and fantastic…read morebartenders. So clean and comfortable. Don't let the exterior fool you, come inside and enjoy.

Chilli size with mac salad. It was awesome!!!

Irish beef stew! Wow so amazing, the only way it could have been better is if it was raining. :)

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Steak sandwich

Gale's Central Club

4.2(40 reviews)

2.2 mi

Everything... including fascinating conversation with eclectic mix of locals and random adventuring…read moretourists.

It was a cold rainy afternoon and the bartender warmed us up with a good old fashioned!…read moreFun bar

The interior bar area.

Schlitz!

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Vitamin R!

Spancky's

3.8(56 reviews)

5.0 mi

Bartenders are this perfect balance of sweet, open listeners and will take NO shit. Carrie and…read moreKatie are the best but Mama Jules always asks me how my day was :) They do an amazing job of supporting the local live music scene. Many bands would NEVER get a gig if there weren't places groups could cut their teeth at like Spanckys. That said, if you see bands coming back on the regular, it's because they got skills to pay the bills. Spanckys is the crown jewel of the Cotati Pub Crawl on Thursdays and Wednesday night Blues Night lets anyone join in for a night of fun. Ask about their Mocktail menu!!!

solid dive bar. surprisingly fun drinks for a dive bar. part of the cotati crawl. a staple in…read morecotati. had a fire shirley temple here. the bartenders were attentive and able to provide a glass of water for the flowers that were brought for a friends engagement. also super nice they let us bring in outside food.

Janet with the B day girl

My buddy , Lee

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My buds. Love you Aaron and Eric

Mario & John's

4.6(119 reviews)

2.3 mi

fabulous atmosphere…read more reminded me of Twin Peaks place was nearly empty and quiet when we went which heightened the groove.

It's a fun, clean, little dive bar. They've got a decent draft beer selection of local brews. I…read morewas impressed they have a house cocktail menu as well. Bartender was friendly.and prompt. Parking in this neighborhood is kind of tough though. Next time, think I'll try to play shuffle board on their table. It was very dark inside, though. Too dark for my poor old eyes.

Whiskey

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The Big Easy

4.1(64 reviews)

2.2 mi

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

Mostly come for the Wednesday night Big Band show and I love it!…read more Often enough empty seats to find a table with a great view of the stage. Performance is always enjoyable and they have great cocktails to pair with the evenings mood. Food comes from next door and has yet to disappoint. Particularly like the pretzel and potatoes. This go I had a burger with some not too greasy fries. Bathrooms are clean, service is friendly. I love patronizing places that support local music and I'll continue to be a semi regular!

Live music/stage

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View of stage from bar

Washoe House

3.5(350 reviews)

5.4 mi

This place always has great vibe…read more.. The servers and bartenders have always been awesome... I enjoy their food, always leave with a happy belly... I live down the street, so this place is convenient for me...

First time came here on a Friday night and it was packed. We were told to sit anywhere and we had…read moreto try to find someone to order. Once the order done, everything else went smoothly. The prime rib was juicy, onion rings were crispy and the draft beer was cold! It has bar area and dining area. I would definitely come back to try different items! Atmosphere is casual and friendly. Lots of people hangout by the bar.

Eggs Benedict.

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Eggs, sausage and French toast.

The Grove

4.7(77 reviews)

2.5 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.