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    The Local

    4.8 (111 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Ashley V.

    Stopping in for lunch on our way up the coast and it definitely hit the spot. The little shop is so cute, simple, and has plenty of seating. The guy working (maybe the owner) was so friendly and very helpful when it came to making a decision. They have plenty of vegetarian options. My sandwich was very good. Very fresh ingredients, but a little too much aioli and I wish they had tomato. I loved the jalapeno cheese bread offering. Next time I would also add pickles.

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    Lyn M.

    Love the menu choices. It was hard to decide but I settled on the Russian River sandwich because I'm an eggplant lover. I added chicken and it was delicious! Quality ingredients and a very hearty and tasty sandwich (I managed to eat half and ate the other half for dinner). Can't wait to try the other options on the menu.

    The Cotati (on GF bread)
    Kate K.

    Fun menu, killer flavor combinations. Quality of fresh, local food you can taste is worth the price. Only tried their sandwiches (on GF bread that's made locally). Due to sandwiches being made with decent meat portions (thank you!), the GF bread tends to be thinner and so it crumbles easily. Order to-go or grab a seat a one of their petite picnic benches inside. Very friendly welcomed when walking in + when you order, you can see them working efficiently in the back.

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    Danyel M.

    Stopped by for a sammy for lunch. Staff were super friendly and helpful with ideas on what to order. Noticed that some things on their menu were no longer available but I found something that was tasty. Ordered the Petaluma. The sandwiches are pretty big so if you're not too hungry, I recommend sharing with someone.

    Beef short rib- expensive for not much excitement
    Leah S.

    Just to preface, I'm at my core not a sandwich person. It takes a lot to wow me about sandwiches because I feel like the bar overall is so incredibly low. Think subway, togos, etc- just mass shredded iceberg, tomatoes that taste like water, and tuna that doesn't even have fish in it. That said, the hype about the local is so oversized, it's surprising. I tried their items when they were located at the active gym, and i thought they were ok, but even that felt like they were really expensive for a very small and just slightly above average sandwich. Once they moved to their new location, I was interested to hear all the write ups they were getting and thought "wow maybe they mixed something up and they're doing something different - let's give them another try." We have now been twice to their new spot, and both times our sandwiches were very pricey and very small, which would be ok if they were equally very delicious... but they were unfortunately not. I felt like for the price, the items were very unimpressive. The flavors were ok, the textures were ok, but the size for the price, not ok. Hubs got the pulled pork and I had the steak sando, both of which I make variations of at home, and the ratio of filling to overall sandwich was dismal. Check my photos, it looks like one of the sandwiches has literally a single slice of cheese. I'm constantly shocked they have sold out signs on the door, it makes me think they are trying to manufacture a demand for a product. I mean it did work on us, we went two additional times after we decided it wasn't worth it, just to make sure we didn't just catch them on an off day. As always, I'm happy to support local business and I'm happy to pay more for something really good and delicious, but this was not that...not the first time, or any times after that. Sad really.

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    Eric L.

    The hype about this place is very real, and very accurate. This is an outstanding sandwich spot in Petaluma serving high-quality ingredients and innovative flavors. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options, and some customization is possible. The only ding is the price - it's a hefty cost, but it really is incredible. I'll definitely go back. Service is incredible, though because they make the sandwich to order, it's not fast food.

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    Gary M.

    Great service and fantastic food! The sandwiches are so tasty! I'm working my way through the entire menu. My favorite so far is The Petaluma. The Pastrami (warm) is a close 2nd. What's going to be your favorite??

    Tea and chips, what more could you ask for?
    Rachel R.

    A friend and I were in the area and decided we needed sandwiches, after a morning shopping. We saw this place was highly rated, so we went for it! We ordered the Petaluma and the special of the day, which was a toasty beef rib meat with slaw sandwich. Much like a pulled pork sandwich. We shared half of each, and could not decided which one was better! They were both amazing in their own ways! Know we are curious about the rest of the menu! The bread was top notch and the meat was generous! The sandwiches were both seasoned perfectly in my opinion, the beef sandwich had a spicy kick, but in the best way. Not over bearing, wipe my brow, way, just packed with flavor! They serve all our favorite drinks and great potato chip options as well. We got a cute little picnic table in the back and the customer service was kind and quick. Clearly The Local, cares about their clientele! I for one, will be back. Keep up the good work!

    Cucumber salad

    A must stop for us now in Petaluma! We are in town from Vegas traveling from the Oakland airport to visit family in Santa Rosa and needed something tasty along the drive. This did not disappoint! We had the Phoenix, pastrami, and cucumber salad. Service was friendly and efficient and the food was top tier.

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    Cathy C.

    Delicious and super filling cold turkey sandwich! it's huge! I'll swap the cheddar for Havarti next time (personal preference), but otherwise, perfectly done!

    My Pataloma sandwich minutes before its extinction

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    Incredible sandwiches and smoothies! It's a treat to grab lunch after a swim or workout! A great addition to the health club!

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    This place knows how to do a sandwich, insane flavors and quality ingredient, a must try.

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    The sandwiches are amazing here and the staff super nice. Definitely if you're near the JC or in Petaluma you have to stop by this spot!

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    Ordered the Phoenix and it was one of the better sandwiches I've ever had. Food came out super quick and everything was awesome.

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    Wild Goat Bistro

    Wild Goat Bistro

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    We've eaten here before for dinner, but sat inside. Today…read morewe had lunch outside on their lovely deck. This time I needed Gluten free and low in lactose items. Christine was fabulous in helping me figure out sauces and ingredients. She was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and deserves a big raise. :) I was already eyeballing the polenta fries (heart Polenta). I switched the sauce to a marinara that was perfect. I also ordered the wings with their homemade caesar dressing and the chipotle sauce. Both were amazing with the chicken. Husband loved their cheeseburger. We both had plenty of leftovers for lunch tomorrow. We ordered a Fog Lifter pizza with GF Crust and goat cheese to-go for dinner tonight. Thank you for a fabulous lunch after a stressful morning. It made our day. Plus the wine helped too. :)

    We had a reservation and came here on Saturday for lunch. We were seated quickly outside on the…read moreshaded patio area- While it's not right on the river, it's right around the corner from the river. FOOD- For lunch my partner and I shared the fog lifter pizza that had pepperoni, spicy sausage, and bacon and a bbq salad. While the sausage was not in the least bit spicy, the pizza and the salad were the perfect combo to feed the both of us, where we were satisfied and ready to explore Petaluma after lunch without it being too heavy! The table shared the "finger-licking-good" roasted potatoes, but in my opinion, they were fine, nothing memorable in the same way the pizza and the salad were.

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    Wild Goat Bistro
    I'm season pizza during the fall
    I'm season pizza during the fall
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    Bijou Restaurant

    Bijou Restaurant

    4.0
    (80 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    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.

    Service was great, the pacing was relaxed. We were there after 6:15 and most tables stayed the…read morenight put enjoying their dinner and wine. Food here was outstanding. After seeing the menu, my number one choice was the beef Wellington, second choice would have been the Bijou Burger. My SO wanted the Oxtail, but was thinking of an appetizer that would be just right. so the Trout Dip was chosen. This was a half processed fish and half avacado packed into a bowl. Scooping both halves was the best of both worlds. The dip was smooth and great flavors, I would get this again. Then when the entrees came out, and we started eating, half way throught both items were quite heavy and we started to feeling full. The beef Wellington was cooked to a medium consistency, the crust as still firm and mushroom filing great. The oxtail was so tender, it falls off the bone. A different flavoring but fantastic. We ended up taking the oxtail home as it would be diffcult to reheat beef Wellington. No room for dessert. It felt like mostly repeat locals dining here as they chatted with the wait staff a lot, but feel this deserve the hour drive to get here. Parking is avalaible street parking but there is a multi level parking garage near by. After that big meal, we walked around downtown and there was moderate activing and late night dining still going on. I will have to check out other near by areas in the future

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    Very delicious CROQUETTE | Duck Rillette, Garlic Scapes, Shishito Lemon Aioli
    Very delicious CROQUETTE | Duck Rillette, Garlic Scapes, Shishito Lemon Aioli
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    Torches Petaluma

    Torches Petaluma

    4.2
    (131 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Amazing food! Everything I've tried I love. Their salmon dinner is great & bf always enjoys the…read morepesto ravioli. The bartender D makes the best drinks.. you gotta try her espresso martinis or the raspberry lemon drops. They have big screen tvs around bar for all those sports lovers & really fun deco on the walls.

    This is a cool bar and restaurant that offers live music, though we arrived after the set ended on…read morea 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.

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    Prime rib with mashed potatoes and veggies.

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