The food was delicious!!! and healthy. All local organic produce, fresh ingredients. The Mezze plates and appetizers were so good , I would eaten more, if I left room after the generous portions. I also had the fresh mint and cardamon iced drink , it was so refreshing. The friendly staff and ambiance made it a perfect place to enjoy a great lunch. read more

High quality food, so I won't harp on the prices. Good vegan options (and non vegan, if you're into that I guess). Nice seating area. I've been a few times now and mostly enjoy the experience. Minus a star because they are so. slow. Which I can't match up because all the ingredients you select from are pre-made. It's almost like they make an effort to go that slow for effect? I don't know. It's good, but do not recommend if there's a line (especially this time of year - the sun coming through the window on the line is brutal!). read more

Extremely healthy convenient food with a great atmosphere. This is our second time here and I love it. If you're looking for a healthy meal that tastes amazing this is the place. And everyone that works here does a great job. read more

Love that the food is locally sourced and fresh. Service was very good and friendly. Good choice if you're health-conscious and looking for a restaurant that offers fresh, nutritious options without sacrificing flavor. We would come back again without a doubt. read more

Vegan review- for base you can chose from quinoa, brown rice or greens. I got half rice and quinoa. Two main options were braised tofu and mushroom and I got both. Then you get 4toppings and all dressings are vegan except for tzatziki which sounded great. So I tried green goddess. And that dressing had zero flavor. So I switched to tahini which was watery but tasted alright. Overall I felt the flavors were lacking. Interior ambience and service was nice but I might not go back unless they add something more on the menu for vegan mains. read more

This place is a gem. They locally source practically all of their very fresh and delicious ingredients and take great pride in that.

Visiting the area for the day, we picked Petra because they use organic local ingredients. That's all well, but you need to know how to prepare and cook these ingredients, and how to present them. The food is prepared in advance and kept in warm metal bins, like in a canteen. We were too tired and hungry to look for another place. We chose chicken and meatballs. The food is slapped in a bowl on a thick layer of bland overcooked - or reheated? - brown rice: small pieces of rubbery chicken, some great fresh arugula, some beets and marinated raw zucchini. Bland, boring, no effort to make it sexy. Just overpriced hippy food. Disappointing, we will not be back read more

Had a fast and delicious lunch! The person who served me was warm and welcoming and very helpful. All of the ingredients of my Greek Bowl were fresh and flavorful. Lots of seating available, although parking can be a challenge in downtown Nevada City. read more

Petra - Greek Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Nevada City, California

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Not a fan of the bowls...ideally topping selections could be spread out a bit as in a plated salad. The baba ghanoush was bland and the mushrooms were rubbery, and the black olives were not very salty. The chicken flavor was also bland and tasted a bit off, but the brown rice was excellent. Service was welcoming. The salad bowl was too full to mix the dressing in. I ate about 1/4 of my order. The price was $30. It may have been a coincidence, but the next day I had severe GI upset. read more

Fantasy food fantastic service. Fresh ingredients make all the difference in the quality of their scrumptious dishes

Great spot! And great food! Build a bowl type spot. Nice ambience too. I got a blend of quinoa and salad with all the different toppings. Also got the gyros. I didn't get a chance to try all the dressings but it was hard to choose!! I look forward to going back! We were treated to a slice of baklava. Which was much appreciated! It was a little thick and sweet for me, but really appreciated the gesture!! No alcohol is served. Give it a try!!! read more

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First visit. I have to say that my husband got the Petra wrap. I took a bite and it was delicious, lots of flavor, lots of crunch. I ordered the Meze plate and what a disappointment.visually unappealing, hummus had no flavor and the consistency was quite loose, no substance. When you pile spring greens on a very small plate, like 3 pieces of pickled onions, 3 olives, and fairly generous scoop of watery hummus on top of the lettuce, really? Also 4 cucumber slices. So, I sit down and had to go back and ask for the flatbread I was supposed to get. Took a couple of bites and didn't eat any more because it was so bad. It did come with what looked like a spring roll shape of spanakopita which also had no flavor and wasn't cooked very well, no crunch. They need to go to Grass Valley at try the food at MeZe Eatery-what a difference. So flavorful and presented correctly. read more

We are here yesterday and today. It is so delicious and the service is great too. The owner Kathy is a Jewel. We will most likely eat here a few more times since we are on vacation. Thanks again Kathy read more

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My grandkids love the bowls. Fresh food and efficient service. Staff was very nice prices very affordable.

Awesome! Fresh tasty large portions to justify the price. Pretty indoor seating. Great service. read more

Petra - Base: 1/2 rice 1/2 baby spinach, Main: 1/2 chicken/mushroom Toppings: tomato pickled onion zucchini olives Sauce: tzatziki Crunch: pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Nevada City, California

Had the most delicious olives and hummus and appetizer plates at this restaurant. Everything is incredibly fresh and so delicious. I've never had olives that good that are that fresh! I want to say they were grown locally because they didn't look like they had been imported. The service couldn't be friendlier. The place itself is really cute and has a rustic and also contemporary vibe. There's plenty of seating in or an outdoor. I also really enjoyed their fresh lemonade that was on special. This is a place worth going to and working your way through the menu. I will be glad to go back there anytime I'm in the area! read more

I visited this place last weekend and was genuinely impressed by the ambiance. The modern aesthetic was truly eye-catching. They even have a small shop section, and I found myself tempted to buy a beautiful gemstone necklace, but unfortunately, I passed it up. I decided to order a bowl, and it turned out to be absolutely delicious and refreshing. The customization options are fantastic with many options to choose from the freshest ingredients. The chicken was juicy and tender, the veggies were crisp, and the tzatziki sauce was just right! By the time I finished my bowl, I felt satisfied but not overly full. What I really appreciate about this spot is that I left feeling great, not stuffed at all. Overall, I rate this place a 10/10. I'll be back again! read more

Petra - Custom Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Nevada City, California

I'm leaving a review halfway through my lunch at Petra because I COULD NOT WAIT to leave this review. This restaurant is exactly what our city needed. I got a bowl with quinoa and bulgar, mushrooms and tofu, hummus and babaganoush, jalapeños and pickled onions, and green goddess dressing. EVERYTHING IS SO GOOD. The ingredients are clearly marked when they're vegan (thank you!!) and so many of them are sourced locally. The person who built my bowl was so sweet and knowledgeable. The inside is decorated beautifully and there's plenty of seating. You can get your food for here or to go - bring Tupperware because the portions are huge! I could've easily turned this bowl into two meals, but I'm gobbling it all up in one sitting. I can't wait to bring all my family and friends here to show off how special Nevada City is. read more

Petra - Inside seating area. - Mediterranean Near Me - Nevada City, California

I don't get the hype. Was not a fan of my meal either time I went. That said, the atmosphere is nice. Meze is the better choice for excellent mediterranean food. read more

Fresh and Delicious. Great assortment of make your own bowl combos. Staff was welcoming. The eatery was a cute little place with many small items to buy like honey, jams, etc. read more

Great new place! Fast and friendly service. lots of vegan options. small area of local made items to browse. Highly recommend. Food was delicious read more

I'm an employee of this amazing restaurant and I feel so lucky to be part of a the Petra team. I don't usually write reviews, but I feel compelled to share my thoughts because I truly believe in what we're doing here, and I want this business to thrive. I've worked in a lot of places, and I've never seen this level of care and commitment. The kitchen makes everything from scratch and you can just see the quality in the food. We source all of our vegetables locally, right from Nevada County and Placer County, and they are delivered fresh every morning by local farmers that the owner has worked with for years. Our owner used to run the Grass Valley Farmers Market and has built an incredible network of farmers. This is a small, women-run business that is doing everything right, and I'm so proud to be a part of it. The focus on organic, sustainable ingredients and supporting local farmers is something that makes me excited to come to work. This is the kind of business we need in our community -- a place that supports local, cares deeply about quality, and isn't afraid to put in the hard work to make sure everything is perfect. I can't recommend it enough, not just because I work here, but because I believe in what we're doing and what we stand for. If you're looking for a place that truly cares about what goes into your food, come check out Petra! read more

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Very unique way to prepare your bowl or wrap! Luckily, I had some advice from a friend who had been here a few times. All of the food is organic and local. You have many choices! You start with grain (I had quinoa), next is your main (again many choices, I picked lemon chicken and mushrooms), then choices of greens, 4 sides, dressings, and crunches! It ended up being a beautiful bowl of healthy food for $18. There's a large dining area, and outdoor seating for nice days. The helpers were very friendly and explained everything clearly. I highly recommend this place! read more

Petra - Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Nevada City, California

After a weekend at Harbin, during the first snowfall this year in NC, my hubs and I went to Petra for the first time. We lived in the Bay Area for years so we know good food. And wow oh wow was Petra GOOD in every sense of the word. I'll start with their dedication to supporting local regenerative farms is impressive. It makes a Petra a restaurant that is GOOD for our community. As for food, we had the white bean soup, chicken gyro, filo cake, and tahini chocolate chip cookie. Everything was GOOD - so so so delicious. I'm salivating just thinking about the gyro... Chef Jenn never ever disappoints... I want you to know is that the pricing was very fair. The quality was Heartwood-level. And the vibe was GOOD - I'm talking immaculate. I'm so excited to share this spot with my local and visiting friends. read more

Beautiful food- fresh, tasty, healthy, made with thoughtful ingredients. I wish i could eat like this everyday!

I'm not sure what happened but I've gotten a lot of to go food recently and it is all just mushed together. PLUS! No flavor. Absolutely awful and bland. Normally I'm happy when a restaurant serves a lot of food but this was uncalled for. Everything just mushed together and it's not fun to eat! The salad is soggy every time! And you guys need to salt your food. Seriously! It helps! read more

The best salad I've had out in a very long time! I've recently had to start a paleo diet and the food available fit in amazingly well! So many delicious choices. I felt very satisfied! My friend and I plan to go there again soon! read more

I so enjoyed my time at Petes. They were very busy. The atmosphere was still great. They did their best. Allison was very awesome. Make sure that we were comfortable and that we understood the wait time. It was necessary because of the busyness that I really enjoyed it. Food was great. read more

Amazing service and attitude to detail. Excellent quality, organically sourced items. Taste, creativity and freshness are beyond excellent. I cannot recommend this business enough. read more

This is a beautiful space with plenty of room to meet up with friends or hang out. The gifts are beautifully curated and the food is all organic, impeccably sourced and of the highest quality with warm and friendly staff serving their customers. Absolutely delicious! A wonderful addition to this area's food scene. read more

The restaurant itself it's very clean. The food that we had tasted fresh and it was very good . We were welcomed by a staff member as soon as we walked in the front door. The bathroom was clean and spotless. Next time we visit Nevada city we will be sure to drop by for a meal. read more

Very pretty restaurant with a Sedona kind of feel to it. The food was tasty and interesting and all for the price of a burger. They also have a nice selection of local souvenirs like hot sauces and love taste treats. read more

Just stopped by Petra to get some food to go. Food is very tasty and service was exceptional. Was able to buy a basket of persimmons for five dollars, which were locally grown at the owners family. Very excited to have a new eatery in Nevada City! read more

Great Mediterranean bowls and wraps, etc. Be prepared, though, to make a lot of decisions when you arrive. Bases, toppers, sides, sauces, etc. Lots of fresh choices read more

Oh my gosh, Petra provided lunch catering for an event today and their food is absolutely delicious! So flavorful and the presentation was lovely too. Somehow they placed sandwich and salad in catering container that made it feel like it was plated, not just filled. I am going to be wanting to come up from Sac just for this scrumptiousness. read more

We have enjoyed the amazing food at Petra since it opened almost a year ago. Everything is fresh, organic and locally sourced. So the choice was very easy when it was time to select a restaurant to host my birthday dinner this past Friday night. Many of the 30 guests who attended had not had the chance to experience the delicious food prepared by Jade, the owner, and her incredible team. They were blown away. From the beautiful setup of the tables and appetizers and bar in the warm and inviting space to the flowers, everything was perfect. And the food...so so good! From the hummus, baba ganoush, muhamarra, chips and seasonal vegetables, along with warm melt in your mouth Tiropita, Traditional Greek phyllo pies filled with goat cheese with honey and walnut ---the starters were perfect. Dinner included: Greek salad, mains of Lemon oregano chicken and Braised tofu, and Spanakopita served with hot sides of Roasted squash, Cannellini beans, Quinoa and Local rice. Needless to say, everything was delicious and plates were cleaned. The service staff were all excellent and we were treated like honored guests All I can say is go enjoy a meal there....and add this jewel of a venue in Nevada City to your list of places for your next private event. read more

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What a find. Fresh, big flavor food. Left feeling good. Great interior - the brick walls and decor were super cool

Delicious food in a really laid back and pleasant environment. The staff was super nice and helpful. Has the feel of a family business where they really care about the quality of the food and take pride in their work. read more

I was disappointed with the bowl, the veggies were like mush, and the limitations on how many veggies you could add seemed odd. No pita?

As I opened the door the warm aromas of quality food and spices filled my nose with delight. There were three people in line already and from my initial impression this was going to be a great meal. Taking in the surroundings I observed several people enjoying lunch in a relaxed atmosphere. The line moved as quickly as it could with the assortment of ingredients to choose from when building your own bowl or wrap. I ended up getting a wrap with brown rice, chicken, spring mix and a selection of yummy toppings. The size of the final product was worth the price and I was in such a hurry to consume this thing that I didn't take a picture! Definitely looking forward to trying everything on the menu. read more