The cocktails are top notch, Service is amazing and a great…read moreplace to chill, They just added the wine and cheese along with delicious desserts . We ended up joining the club, It is definitely worth it! Perfect place to start or finish your night! It is a very comfortable place to relax and sit back and have a drink , Cool and comfortable,along with friendly staff!

Friends of ours took us there and what a great find! Creative cocktails. Great charcuterie plates…read more Cheeses and chocolates to die for. Comfortable, friendly, casual atmosphere. Great place to hang out before or after dinner. So glad we found it!

Fantastic bar...excellent mixologists making phenomenal drinks, including my fav, a white Negroniread more

Fantastic bar with a top tier whiskey collection.. Calvin gave us some great selections.. A great…read morelocal spot and we'll be back for sure!!

Was warmly greeted by a hostess and server when we walked in. Immediately seated. Staff brought…read morewater and our waiter touched the table and immediately gave us a run down of the drink specials. I ordered the special strawberry smash and my gf ordered a lavender mocktail. The tomatillo gazpacho was unique (different in a good way). The beet and goat cheese salad was excellent (intend to steal this concept). The margarita and pep flatbread also exceeded my expectations. Overall solid service, drinks and meal. Good job.

Service is okay. Pretty average…read more Atmosphere is lackluster. The rock hard wood chairs are very uncomfortable. Left the restaurant with both legs falling asleep and back pain. The food is mostly good. Nothing is great, but lots of good. Which is totally fine. As long as the food is good a restaurant has potential. More comfortable seating and better service and this could turn into a 4 star place.

Had a great experience here when I visited. I sat outside with my wife and, while we enjoyed the…read morefood, the service is what will keep us coming back. The team there were personable, attentive and genuinely cared about giving their guests a great experience. We enjoyed the Caesar salad and calamari for apps, the teres major steak and fried chicken for dinner and then the lemon cheesecakes and peanut butter chocolate cheesecake for dessert. Our child is still just a baby but this restaurant is kid friendly but is still a good venue for couples looking for a date night. The only complaint I would have would be the people smoking outside of The Big Easy next door.

The waitstaff was amazing!!! They were attentive and very friendly…read more We ordered the caprese made with heirloom tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, garnished with beautiful fresh basil leaves, the twist was drizzling a sweet basalmic vinegar instead of olive oil. Talk about happy tastebuds. Our main dish was a beautiful salmon fillet prepared perfectly with just a hint of lemon rubbed on, and presented on a bed of shelled brussel sprouts lightly roasted. The coup de gras was the dessert: a slice of peanut butter and a flourless chocolate cake. Luis recommended a sangiovese for my wife and she enjoyed it immensely. This restaurant I would proudly recommend to all my friends. I would have rated it higher than a five if I could have.

Ambiance - I was flying solo so I was sitting at the oyster bar. The folks from Carmel started up…read morea 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!!

Reservations are required for happy hour and oysters are no longer allowed in the hotel section…read more Bar snacks are allowed and drinks. The manager Hannah said that she couldn't sit my party at 3pm and said that a table wouldn't be available all afternoon or night. Okay, we went somewhere else. Friends drove over two hours to meetup and we weren't going to wait for happy hour. The young bartenders in the hotel area are great. Seems to not be kid friendly anymore even though they have a kids menu. :/

This is one of my favorite places. The service is always excellent, the drinks are delicious, and…read morethe vibes are always on point. I've loved every single food item i've tried from here, all the different ceviches, the Tallarines Verdes, Adobo de Cerdo, Lomo Saltado??? Everything is incredible, but once I tried the Aji de Gallina, I was STUCK. I loved this dish so much, I would come here once every other month or so to get it, including my last three birthdays. But sadly, I will say, the last two times i've been here, (since July of 2026), I've been disappointed with the Aji de Gallina. Something is different. The chicken tastes drier now, and the sauce isn't quite what it used to be. I'm not sure if the recipe was changed, but please know I am devastated and heartbroken to no longer be able to get my favorite dish and have it taste like it once did. Will it stop me from coming here? No. But I needed to make it known that the change to this dish made someone who once couldn't deviate from eating it if I tried, turn into someone who now refuses to order it because I can't bank on it being as delicious as it once was. And for that, my heart hurts. Still love u guys tho.

So, I went to this spot for a date, and honestly, I was a bit unsure at first since I didn't know…read moreanything about Peruvian food. I thought it was just a tiki bar, but it kinda is plus, the service was awesome. We sat at the bar, and the bartender whipped up one of the best old fashioneds I've ever had. They've got those giant ice cubes, which is a big win in my book. (Real whiskey drinkers know what I'm talking about) haha The bartender was super chill and asked if we had any questions about the menu. I was totally clueless about what to order, but when I mentioned what I like, he pointed me right to the dish I wanted. The vibe in the place is gorgeous, and yeah, it's a bit on the pricey side, but perfect for a date night. If you're looking to impress a girl in Petaluma, take her here! Or if you and the wifey want a night out, this is definitely the spot.

Glad we had an 8pm dinner reservation on Saturday night (6/6/26) because the restaurant was busy!…read more We were greeted by the host and other friendly staff members at the restaurant's entrance area and did not have to wait long for our table. The bar and the dining room area appeared very modern and clean. Started our meal with the Gochujang glazed cauliflower wings and they were phenomenal! Beneath the deliciously flavored glaze was a crunchy fried cauliflower that maintained its veggie tenderness! The allium dip was a bonus because it elevated the flavor to another dimension. This was definitely one of our favorite items of the night! The Parker rolls were served with a homemade butter and they were light and airy which made them pair nicely with the fresh golden beet salad. They served a very generous portion of lettuce and added all kinds of goodies in it- the burrata, pumpkin seeds , homemade french bread croutons , tomatoe and beets lightly coated with the balsamic dressing - yum! Moving onto the main entrees: the Lamb Rigatoni was served with al dente pasta in a light lemony cream sauce that combined shredded lamb shank with green peas. Was quite tasty and it was a nice change of pace from eating pasta with beef bolognese . The other entree was the Beef Wellington and it was rich ; the filet was cooked perfectly! We enjoyed every bite of this superb dish. Our meal ended with the chocolate mousse and the panna cotta which were equally delicious! Overall , we had a spectacular meal and can't wait to go back and try the bijou burger and other menu items.

Beautiful Restaurant, Unacceptable Service…read more We made reservations through OpenTable for September 12, 2026, to celebrate our anniversary. This was our first visit to Bijou, and after seeing it highly recommended on both OpenTable and Yelp, we were genuinely looking forward to the experience. Unfortunately, what should have been a special anniversary dinner turned into one of the worst restaurant experiences we've had. We were seated around 7:05 PM. Our server didn't come to our table for approximately 13 minutes. We were patient and understanding, assuming the restaurant was simply busy. Once our server finally arrived, we ordered drinks, appetizers, and our entrées. Then we waited. And waited. 41 minutes after ordering, our drinks finally arrived. At that point, we had been sitting in the restaurant for nearly an hour without receiving our drinks, let alone our appetizers or food. We had been more than patient, but there comes a point when waiting is no longer reasonable. We decided to leave. For an establishment that presents itself as a higher-end dining experience, this level of service is simply unacceptable. Being busy is understandable. Being understaffed is understandable. What is not understandable is continuing to seat guests when the restaurant clearly cannot provide even the most basic level of service. If you cannot properly serve the tables you already have, stop seating more tables. It's better to disappoint someone at the door than to ruin a special occasion after they've already been seated. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and I'll give them credit for that. Unfortunately, beautiful surroundings mean very little when the service is this poor. I've honestly received better service at a taco shop in Las Vegas at 2:00 AM with a line out the door. What makes it even more disappointing is that our experience apparently wasn't unique. The following day, September 13, we happened to meet a couple at another restaurant nearby. In conversation, they mentioned having a poor experience at Bijou as well, including receiving undercooked food multiple times. We chose Bijou specifically because of its reputation and the positive rankings we saw online. We came in expecting a memorable anniversary dinner and left after nearly an hour with essentially nothing to show for it. A beautiful restaurant with terrible service is ultimately just a beautiful place to wait. We will not be returning, and unfortunately, we cannot recommend Bijou based on our experience.

Wonderful husband / wife duo who run this tiny gem. Totally not snobby and yet they deliver care…read moreand fresh ingredients in every dish and are patient with explanations (even when busy). The portion size ls are also not so foodie that they're insultingly tiny or pretentious with the ingredients (no dry ice or smoke appearing from under glass covers, folks). Seating at first appears tight though it works out somehow. I've eaten at their countertop (not chef's table), and a regular table. They also have tables in the main hallway and are able to preserve the ambience there too.

Sublime..... Insane in the membrane!…read moreAn explosion of titillating flavours on your taste buds. The eggplant dish is bonkers, alone worth the trip! Super European vibe in the old LANMART building with seating in the hallway. Excellent service, scrumptious grub!

Our first time going to The Shuckery today and we will definitely return! The Happy Hour menu was…read moreperfect for us. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable- our server educated us on all the different oysters! Pretty decent portions for a Happy Hour menu too! It's a very nice place to have some good food and drinks without breaking the bank.

This spot, in the reception area of the Petaluma Hotel, is a gem. It offers comfortable sofas for…read moreseating, a warm inviting fireplace, and kind hearted bartenders and staff to serve you. Check the hours, but it's awesome that at the moment it is open 7 days a week until 11pm! By far, the most inviting "later evening" spot in town for a cocktail or glass of wine. A small menu from The Shuckery is available (I believe you can order most things?) - appetizers. The restaurant is right next to this space. I great spot to relax and spend time with friends or loved ones - whether staying at Hotel Petaluma or not!

Service was faster than a speeding bullet! We came for…read morehappy hour and decided to try some small plates. Ordered a prime dip, crispy calamari, a small wedge salad and skewered steak. The salad was way too big for me and had too much dressing on it. Other than that it was very good. The shaved prime rib sandwich was very good , skewered steak was like butter and the calamari was light and crispy. I would definitely recommend this place!

If you are looking for a lively spot for happy hour - this is the place!…read moreGreat appetizers and one of the best martinis in town. Every small plate we ordered was so good. Loved the oysters! Sometimes seating can be hard to get because it's a popular spot. If you are willing to wait, or snag a reservation, it is an absolutely wonderful experience. The vibe, the drinks, and the food make every bit of the wait completely worth it. It can be a little loud, so if a quiet more intimate setting is what you are looking for...probably not the best.