Seared has really become a place we look forward to enjoying meals together. They have improved their menu (and their staff) and their charming rustic dining area set up through the years and the food and cocktails are literally phenomenal and their servers are kind and engaging and attentive. Their happy hour is amazing and they currently offer $4 off their regularly $13 cocktails (the cucumber martini is delightful)! You have to try the Kung pao shrimp happy hour dish. You might order three more and never have dinner, but if you do and it's in season, you definitely want the halibut and of course their filet mignon is always perfection. GO! You will love your experience at seared. Five stars all the way - ! read more

Appetizer Scallops were above average -Would recommended! Modest corkage fee Prices were decent, Service was good. 4 Stars read more

We had a great meal here. I got the wedge salad with steak. Delicious. My mocktail was great too. I really appreciated they had options besides the basics. Our service was great. The two things that weren't stellar was how loud it is if you are trying to have a conversation and the berry crumble basically had 90% crumble and no fruit. I would still go again but skip dessert. read more

We were visiting Petaluma for a show at the Mystic during Sonoma County Restaurant Week and liked the Seared menu. We arrived at 5:40 pm when happy hour was in full swing so got a margarita for $9 each and glass of good Pinot Noir house red for $7.5/glass. The waiter was kind enough to honor the happy hour wine price after 6pm with our dinner reservation. The downstairs was packed with a great atmosphere though pretty loud. We were seated upstairs for dinner which was an equally quaint room with brick walls, but much quieter. We both ordered the restaurant week menu at $60 for three courses. We started with the porcini mushroom soup which was delicious and not too heavy. Husband had flat iron steak which was cooked perfectly medium rare. I had the shrimp and grits which were cooked nicely, though grits a little sparse and thin. We finished with vanilla tres leches cake which was light (I had mistakenly thought it was vanilla ice cream). Service was friendly and efficient even in a crowded dinner setting. Our reservation was at 6pm but by 7pm, it had emptied out a bit so it seemed people ate dinner after happy hour. Overall, would recommend if you find yourself in Petaluma as the main street is very lively with many restaurants and bars. read more

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Ribeye quality is consistently delicious!! Prepared perfectly medium rare ever time. Duck fat potatoes and truffle fries are amazing. I'm getting hungry writing this review. PROFESSIONAL WAIT STAFF WHO ARE VERY ATTENTIVE. I don't think I have ever seen the bottom of my glass. The only thing stiff is the drinks. read more

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Unfortunately not the best experience today. The hostess greeted us then proceeded to ask me if I minded a bar top with high chairs or the low table. I said I didn't mind the high chairs, but she said she was going to give us the low table but needed it back by 6:15. She completely disregarded what I said I wanted. When we got to our section there were three tables with high chairs available, so we could have sat at either of those without restrictions. I have never heard of placing a time limit on a table when you are just walking into a restaurant, even before you sit down to eat. Not a good idea or customer service. read more

Truly excellent service! My grandma was struggling with reading the menu and our server was so kind and patient and made sure she got exactly what she wanted. My family really appreciated his kindness. The food was also delicious. They have an excellent happy hour (we were able to catch the end of it at the start of our dinner reservation). We will definitely be back! read more

Seared - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

It was our anniversary and wanted to try something we haven't had before and came across a review on this place. Although I have heard of it on occasion over the last few years I had zero idea it had been here for 12 years. So we had a reservation and they tried to put us in probably the worst table in the place In a dark corner so I asked if we could sit elsewhere. They offered a high top in bar and couldn't have sat somewhere better!! Happy hour was going on so we ordered a wedge, calamari, French dip from that menu and the filet from entrees. The food was fabulous and hh portions were large!! The steak was by no means the buttery most tender I've had but the flavors on that plate were exceptional!! Service was also great! read more

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This was long over due since moving to Sonoma County two years ago. Seared is situated in downtown Petaluma just off of East Washington Blvd, which can be accessed from either direction of the US-101. The downtown area is live on Friday's and the weekends with tons of amenities nearby within walking distance. The indoor area of Seared is medium sized and I believe they have an outdoor patio area as well. The service was relatively fast, drinks were good and the food was on point. Me and my wife ordered the prawns over fried rice, Parmesan truffle fries, lobster mac n cheese and the halibut. I had a manhattan and she had mixed cocktail (can't remember the name). Both drinks were great. My favorite part was probably the prawns and lobster mac.Next time I'll try the steak. Overall, seared is a great place to have dinner or to simply take someone out for a date night. read more

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There's a reason Seared is my favorite restaurant in town -- and their Sonoma County Restaurant Week menu absolutely delivered. We already make it a point to do happy hour there at least once a month, but this weekend reminded me why they're consistently at the top of my list. We started with the beef skewers -- deeply flavorful, perfectly cooked, and the kind of appetizer that sets the tone immediately. The salad was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced -- light but not boring. For entrées, we went with the shrimp and grits in shrimp brodo and the prime flat iron steak with garlic mashed potatoes -- and both were phenomenal. The shrimp and grits were rich without being heavy, layered with flavor from that brodo, and cooked to absolute perfection. Comfort food, elevated. The prime flat iron steak? Tender, juicy, and cooked exactly right. Paired with those creamy garlic mashed potatoes, it was classic in the best possible way -- satisfying, indulgent, and beautifully executed. Cocktails were just as strong as the kitchen. My BonVivant was bright, balanced, and elegant with that delicious passion fruit flavor I adore. The margaritas? Spot on. Every single cocktail was perfect. Dessert sealed the five-star experience: A s'mores tart that was decadent without being overwhelming, and a tres leches cake that was moist, light, and the perfect sweet finish. And here's the real standout -- this was a busy Saturday during Restaurant Week. The restaurant was full, energy high -- and yet service never skipped a beat. Attentive, warm, seamless. No delays, no stress, no dip in quality. Food: Cocktails: Service: Dessert: It's easy to shine on a slow night. It's much harder to deliver this level of consistency when every table is full. That's what makes Seared special. Already planning our next happy hour. read more

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Nestled in old downtown Petaluma, it's located in old brick building which has a lot of history along with the entire downtown. When we went the place was packed with no reservations but we did find a spot at the bar. A hidden surprise we would soon find out. We started with cocktails since we're at the bar and the bartender was Superman. Really, he was busting out drinks like he was 4 bartenders and still had the time to make conversation and story tell with us. The drinks were amazing by the way. We ordered a 14oz wagyu ribeye steak and we decided the split the meal as well as a Cesar salad. When it arrive they had given us 2 full salad servings instead of splitting one and the steaks were superbly cook medium and very juicy and tender. Pricing was fair and if anything that lacked was parking but a little walk just built our appetite a little more. Would recommend this place if yo ur in the area or passing by. read more

Seared - Wagyu Ribeye - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

Seared hands down has the best happy hour in town and possibly one of the best happy hours I've ever had. There are enough drink options for everyone and enough food options to call it dinner and have a "well balanced" meal. The bon vivant is delicious and I have also had the cucumber martini which was good but a tad too sweet for my liking. The happy hour wine pours are also a good size. For food, the best thing on the happy hour menu is the prime rib dip. I could eat one everyday. The wedge salad, calamari, and mac and cheese are also good. read more

The Caesar salad was delicious. Unfortunately the meal was less impressive after that. We ordered the $45 lobster and shrimp paparadelle and the order came to our table in a tiny portion, obviously with only shrimp. It took a while to call our waiter over, after several minutes, to point out the complete absence of lobster. Then after several more minutes he confirmed it was a kitchen error, made excuses for the chef and then verbally apologized. We were hungry. After another long wait we got what seemed like an even smaller portion with a tiny piece of lobster. There was no discount on our meal or offer for a complementary drink or dessert for the inconvenience. Honestly, for a $45 pasta the flavor and delay was definitely not worth it. I love seafood and have been going to Seared for years so tonight was a real disappointment. read more

Seared - Great Caesar salad but a bad night overall - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

I came to this restaurant for a end of the year work event. There were about 18 of us, which the restaurant accommodated very well. Our server was very attentive and quickly tended to our orders. I ordered the lobster mac & cheese and a seared burger both of which were good. A lot of my coworkers ordered steaks which they very much enjoyed. I would say a steak is probably the way to go when coming to seared because that is what they are known for and what they do very well. As for the dessert, I tried the crème brûlée, which was good, but felt a little more like pudding. The restaurant had a nice vibe to it and felt appropriate for this work event. I would definitely come back in the future and try other menu items. I also really enjoyed their happy hour because it was great prices. Overall, we had a great experience and would recommend other groups to try seared. read more

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This was my second visit, and while the food was just okay overall, the experience was still enjoyable. We ordered the calamari, wagyu ribeye, and the Dungeness crab and prawn linguini. Nothing blew me away, but everything was decent. What really stood out was the service--our waiter was excellent: attentive, well-timed, and made us feel well taken care of throughout the night. It was a busy Saturday, so the restaurant was packed and quite loud, with lots of conversation filling the room. Despite the noise, I had a lovely date night and would come back--especially to try their happy hour, which I've heard great things about. read more

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Awesome! Decided to have a post-Christmas Happy Hour visit to one of our faves, Seared. The energy was so festive and happening. Surprisingly, we were seated at a table. Their Happy Hour menu is outstanding. In addition to our drinks, we shared their crispy calamari ($9), steak skewers ($9.75), Kung Pao Prawns ($9.75), and Prime Rib Dip ($9.75) . Our tastebuds and tummies were thoroughly satisfied! And even though the place was packed you could never tell by the service! Our server was Keegan, very on-top-of-it , attentive and super friendly! Such a great experience! Looking forward to our next visit! read more

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First visit here and came for Happy Hour and some fresh oysters. The place was packed and I guess it's popular with the locals. I spoke with a couple in line that said they love the Happy Hour and their cocktails. Got the calamari which was delicious! Lots of crispy tasty pieces! Got a half dozen oyster that got inhaled. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Food service atmosphere is all great! A little noisy, but that's OK. (Someone should tell them to move that big curtain on the right side of the front window a bit to the left- as it blinds poor patrons sitting at the table facing west.) Other than that, a great place to get a steak or fish dinner! read more

Seared was a wonderful experience! Went here on a Saturday evening and was treated with incredible service and a delicious meal! We had a reservation and were taken upstairs which made the vibe or ambiance a little meh because more of the energy was downstairs in the main area, but it ended up being a really great time overall. I ordered the surf n turf with shrimp instead of scallops and filet mignon. The person I was with got the Wagyu ribeye. We both demolished our meals because it was so delicious. The roasted oysters were soooo incredible I wish I had like 10 of them! It was overall just a wonderful experience and I would love to come back another time. read more

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We decided to visit this place based on a recommendation from our hotel. While the food was undeniably delicious, we felt that the pricing didn't quite match the value. However, we only sampled items from the happy hour menu. The bar and restaurant itself is nicely decorated creating a cozy atmosphere. The resturant was crowded at Happy Hour, we were lucky to get a seat at the bar. The wait staff was super helpful and gave us great recommendations for the top 3 orders, Prime Rib Dip, Steak Skewers, and the Kung Pao Prawns. We only ordered the Prime Rib Dip and Steak Skewers. The steak skewers were our favorite! They were cooked to perfection and paired nicely wiht the papaya salad. The Prime Rib Dip and the essential jus was excellent. The $9.75 price was high for what you receive. The drinks were just okay. My wife ordered the cucumber martini and it was too sweet for her. The Spring Old Fashion didn't have a cube of ice, but crushed ice and well bourbon . If you order non-HH old fashion, you will get your cherry and orange muttled. read more

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I came here for my birthday, everything was wonderful. Every steak was well seasoned, juicy, and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend the lobster mac & cheese, I had it as my meal and there was plenty. The lobster was fresh and had a wonderful texture, no rubber. Our service was quick and attentive, even though the place was packed. We dressed casual but the ambience is definitely a higher end. read more

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Seared is the Spot! If you haven't been to Seared yet, you are missing out! First off, the happy hour is absolutely banging--the vibes, the drinks, and the prices are all on point. It's easily the best way to kick off an evening. The food is nothing short of amazing. Every dish we had was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. But what really makes the experience special is the service. Luis is the very best! He brings so much comfort and care to the table, making sure you have everything you need before you even have to ask. The entire staff is top-notch--professional, friendly, and they clearly know how to run a great house. Between the killer happy hour and the incredible service from Luis, this place is a 10/10. Do yourself a favor and check it out! read more

First off, really delicious food. Had the filet mignon--meat was cooked perfectly, blue cheese topper was on point. Side scallops was just ok. Rude hostess and REALLY loud restaurant brings this down a lot, unfortunately. read more

I had a craving for prime rib and this came up, so we tried it. Packed on a Sunday afternoon with football on all the screens, so it felt like more of a bar than a restaurant, but the food delivered. Cocktails were balanced and creative. Everything was reasonably priced, too, so we'll be back. Staff was attentive. We were crammed in a back table down a hallway, so it wasn't fancy, but we made a last minute reservation, so you get what you get! Plus, we discovered how vibrant Petaluma is! Cute little shops and people walking about, even on a rainy day. Nice vibe and a fun place to explore more! read more

Don't pick this place for a company party to appreciate employees if you have any vegans in your group -- they will not feel appreciated. For whatever reason, the chef(s) (who are great with animal dishes) can't grasp how to make a worthy plant-based dish, and don't even include a protein to satiate. Several years in a row now, the vegans just get a bowl of plain roasted veggies with a meager sauce (that I'm not even sure is vegan, as it tastes of beef broth base). NO protein -- JUST vegetables. And so, the vegans starve here. While everyone else gets to enjoy a huge variety of delicious dishes, every dish has animal products in it, even the salads, and the desserts (dairy). So, you cannot show appreciation to your vegan employees here -- choose somewhere else. Sadly, I even emailed the chef in previous years, asking why they don't include a protein of some sort in with the vegetable -- like tofu, tempeh, beans, chickpeas, lentils, even a nut or seed -- NOTHING! And, why they don't include a vegan dessert. Just ONE bowl of veggies. That's it. That's all they give the vegans. It's just mind-blowing that a restaurant wouldn't know how to make a balanced meal that is plant-based in this day and age. If anything, just research what other restaurants do in the area. Even Fishetarian, out in Bodega Bay, now offers a plant-based version of their Shane's Tacos, making them with a grilled tofu instead, and they have some vegan sauces. And that's a fish place! I'd no more expect to see vegan options on their menu than I would at Seared -- yet, Fishetarian has their act together (kuddos, Fishetarian, and that's why the whole family can enjoy eating there regularly). Seared, on the other hand, please get your act together. Plant-based needs are growing -- and not just for the reasons you'd assume. Many people give up meat due to heart conditions or other health problems they're trying to heal from. And many have allergies to eggs or dairy, so to not offer desserts that are plant-based, yet equally delicious, is a mistake. Even during the Great Depression, they knew how to make cake without eggs or dairy (see "Chocolate Depression Cake" recipe on Reddit, by BlackCatKitchen, which is exactly like chocolate cake, and when iced, is indistinguishable from a Hostess Cupcake). Cookies can be made with ground flax seed (it makes a "flax egg" when it sits in warm water 5-10 minutes), muffins and scones with applesauce, cakes with vinegar and baking soda -- you really don't need eggs or dairy. You can also substitute cow milk with soy, oat, or almond milks, and butter with Earth Balance (vegan butter) or even just olive oil. So many options. Maybe go eat at Little Saint in Healdsburg for their dinner menu... get some ideas. We don't need that fake meat stuff, like Impossible, Beyond, etc.... But please include a normal protein, such as grilled pressed seasoned tofu, BBQ tempeh bites, marinated chickpeas, seasoned or pureed beans (black, navy, kidney, pinto, adzuki, whatever), pine nuts, tofu "ricotta" stuffed pasta shells or lasagna (try Thug Kitchen's "The Official Cookbook" for some excellent hearty meals), a seasoned walnut "meat" taco crumble, pumpkin seeds, hummus, a hemp seed ranch sauce in a wrap, etc... Because every time I eat your bowl of roasted veggies, I leave your restaurant STARVING, while everyone else has a nice full belly. That's not the impression you want to leave people with. And please make sure your sauces don't contain animal products, which includes animal broth, in your vegan dishes. Mushroom/tamari/ginger broth is good, but not beef or chicken or fish sauce. I know you're a meat place... I get that. But you also serve company parties, so you should also understand where I'm coming from. If you're going to offer group parties, you should consider that not all guests eat animal products -- so have a few excellent dishes under your belt (not just one boring veg bowl that doesn't even fill you up, and zero vegan appetizers, salads, or desserts). And even for families -- just one vegan family member will cause the entire family choose a different place to eat, if you don't have a few excellent plant-based options. So you should really adapt, and think of your community if you're going to be a part of it. I was going to give 2 stars, but am giving 1 because I emailed the chef previously (no reply), then next time we came (the following year), they obviously hadn't considered my outreach, because the vegans once again received a plain boring bowl of veggies with NO protein. They had a whole year to try, but nope. Reading other reviews here (if you search "vegan" in the reviews), I can see why now... They obviously don't care about vegans, even though we are part of the community, part of families, friend groups, and companies that hold their parties there. No consideration. read more

Seared - A "Vegan Meal" at Seared is a boring bowl of veggies with NO protein. Very uninspired.... And yes, this was served as the only vegan meal. - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

The noise was over the top. We could not have a conversation without repeating ourselves again and again. The waiter was good. Though, I dropped my fork and everyone was well over half way through their meal before they came over again. There were zero vegetarian options, the waiter politely helped me pick out a couple sides from the other meals to put together so I could eat. We all agreed the food tasted good. read more

Seared is a place we go to on special occasions. So we went when it was our 21st wedding anniversary. It's always been a little bit more pricey I do believe there used to be more selections that were non-beef. However, everything is always really tasty tasty and it would be comparable in price to Central market let's say. Tonight was surprising at how much it cost for dinner and the salmon was $45. It could've been 48. I don't even remember now because I had an espresso martini, but we'll talk about that later. The piece of salmon that came out had no chair on it which was disappointing, but it was also about half the size of the salmon I get at other places. The crème fraîche potatoes were really good though. My husband had the filet mignon, which was tender and very flavorful. The rest of it was just OK. The price seem to have gone up quite a bit compared to what we thought it would be, but what hasn't these days?! So when the dinner came on our tiny plates, we enjoyed it however, what is going on with expensive restaurants these days? Why are they serving tapwater that taste like it's been at the bottom of a rusty bucket? When you're paying this much money, you should at least have some fresh tasting water. The best part of the whole meal was the crème brûlée that was spectacular. The cookie wasn't worth the calories. We did have a nice anniversary dinner out, but it wasn't what I was hoping for food wise. read more

Family members were treating my wife and I for our birthdays and they chose Seared, as they recently discovered and enjoyed their last visit. Who am I to turn down a meal with family? I have no been prior, but I have heard very good things about Seared. So I was anticipating a fun evening. First off, I was worried Seared would be too stuffy. I was relieved to see most of the diners in shorts and nice shirts (maybe some in t-shirts and ballcaps...perfect in my book!). I did check out the menu prior to arriving and noticed it was very heavy on seafood. I am that one guy who has a complete aversion to anything coming from the sea, but I can usually find something to eat that appeals to my taste. We did bring our own wine and they had no problem opening the bottles for a nominal corkage fee. Upon looking at the menu, I noticed some of the items listed online weren't on the menu for that evening. Interesting, there went the one things I was looking forward to. Oh well. I did start with the Heirloom tomato salad. More greens than tomatoes, but it was fine. I then got the filet mignon with creamed spinach and potatoes. I loved the creamed spinach, can't go wrong with that. Potatoes were a little bland. The steak was so-so. I've definitely had better. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meal, so I may have been the outlier. The place was nice. We sat upstairs were it seemed a little more casual. Service was great. I'm not sure I'll be back, but it won't be because it was horrible. It's just not my fit. read more

Best service! Best experience! Best food ever! Their people take care of you and assure you have The Experience during your visit! Since you enter, get water, your drinks, appetizers, the food!!! Omg!!!! Best place to eat? Ask for the bar in front of the kitchen! You'll love it! Mary, John, Mat, Miguel, Nick! You guys are the best!!!!! You guys rock!!! read more

Came here for the prime rib and was pleasantly surprised that they have happy hour menu on bar bites and drinks on a Saturday (330p-6p), so we ordered drinks and bar bites, such as their mini wedge salad and fried calamari. Their happy hour menu is happening. I would definitely come back here just for that. Additionally their prime rib, which we opted for the 20 oz., was superbly tender and savory! It was delightful with every bite. They do need to get new ones or sharpen them. It was a bit on the dull side to be able to cut the prime rib smoothly. Their creamed spinach was spot on as well as their mashed potatoes. I had a splendid time here and it was for my husband's birthday with our baby. I decided to get him prime rib since he loved prime rib more than a cake. I wouldn't say it's a baby friendly spot, but we did what we can to make it an enjoyable dining experience. Lovely place for any occasion. read more

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The food was good. We forgot to take pictures of our dinner. My husband had the filet mignon and said it was nice and tender. I had the steak and it was delicious also. Beautiful restaurant and the servers were great. read more

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The prices at happy hour are fantastic. The food is great and the service is great as well. I highly recommend it.

Hands down the best Happy Hour. Absolutely delicious there is nothing on the menu that I have been disappointed with. The staff is always so friendly. Last time we were there we actually sat at the chefs table (the counter watching the kitchen) it was so fun! They cooks were engaging and they even sang my friend happy birthday when I joked about no one singing to her. Can't wait to go back! read more

Another great time and meal and great drinks the Happy Hour is amazing food and always great service from Bartender to Server great job can't wait to return. read more

Loved everything! Went here for our Anniversary. Prime rib tacos appetizer. Wowza!! Not sure it's always available but WOW! Yum Yum Shimp perfecto and cooked superb. Wife had the wagu steak and raved and I had surf and turf filet mignon and scallops. Customer service and care was over the top. The noise level is high but worth it all!! read more

Seared - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

Solid steak spot! Was recommended this place and went to celebrate a birthday. Service and food on point. Perfectly cooked steaks. Nice atmosphere without being too stuffy. Highly recommend! read more

Seared - Surf n turf - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

Good food. Good service. Nice steak house, kind of casual, not fussy. Fresh oysters. Loved the fries and oysters. A small mistake was made by our server, they took quite a bit of time to give us our food. People who had sat down and ordered after us received their food before us. I inquired about our food. They promptly brought us our food and very kindly made it up to us with a comped dessert and cocktail. The manager came to apologize as well. I think they handled this well. The food was good. Nothing extraordinary but solid. I'd come back if in the area. read more

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CAN YOU SAY. HAPPY HOUR?! This is the best happy hour in a 25 mile radius!!! Drinks: ON POINT!! Food: HITTING! Phenomenal flavors! Service: THEY SEE ME! And they're happy to be here. Menu: SALIVATING. So much to choose from for a great price and the flavors are THERE. From the happy hour menu to the main menu My coworker told me this is the place to be and they didn't lie. The bar tenders are fabulous and so are my waiters. OH! And I'm here on a Saturday. THEY HAVE WEEKEND HAPPY HOUR!!! Get here and enjoy yourself! Thank me later What I ate: Oysters, Kung Pao Prawns, Mini Wedge, Dungarees Crab Mac, Pen Pal, Spicy Margaritas (BOMB) ... read more

Seared - King Pao Prawns - Seafood Near Me - Petaluma, California

Really good steaks and burger - prime rib was the standout! 5 for the food 1 for ambiance - very noisy room that could be more inviting read more

It was a quite loud place so if you and ur group are interested in a good lively conversation then this might be the place for you. I think every restaurant has a different take on what dishes mean or could be composed of. The carpaccio is just one shape away from being a lox bagel with arugula. I didn't understand the decor against the chandeliers, but the lighting was pretty good. The longhorn photo on the wall was a little off putting with the other decor. Then there's randomly a Tv but you can also see the kitchen preparing some of the dishes. The staff was nice & getting seated was easy. I don't think our server wanted to be there but I think I greeted him too abruptly. We were tired lol. The appetizers came out at different times which I thought was odd but not a complaint! We had the truffle fries as well which I could definitely pass on next time. I understand the restaurant is American but there were like flavors that were atypical of American cuisine. Ex the soy aoli with the truffle fries. We did not try their drinks but the cocktails looked good! The deserts were nice! & the food runners / bussers were extremely efficient! read more

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