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    Tolay Restaurant

    3.6 (142 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 6:30 am - 11:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Shelly K.

    Wow! Just wow! After a tedious day of traveling I saunter in on Thanksgiving evening at 6:54pm. Hangry and tired. The front desk informed me that the restaurant was closing at 7 tonight. I tried my luck and asked if I could possibly just order food to go to my room. Barbara was an angel! She invited me to sit down and relax! Dinner for 1 on Thanksgiving is a little unusual and maybe sad but she chatted me up and made me feel so welcomed! I didn't even get a chance to look at the menu because there was only 1 option for Thanksgiving dinner. When my food came out my jar dropped! It was amazing! Don't tell my parents... BEST THANKSGIVING DINNER EVER!!

    Yolanda V.

    It was good.... I went to the bar that had its food... I loved the tacos & the drinks...

    Kate M.

    First of all-PLEASE NOTE, they do not honor yelps 15% off. I'm not sure why they have not contacted yelp to remove this as it doesn't seem fair to the people who are expecting the 15% off the bill with a Yelp check in. With that said, my overall experience with this restaurant was not awful as I thought it would be, upon arrival. I arrived around noon on a Saturday to meet friends. The restaurant was hardly busy and there wasn't a hostess to seat myself or the people who had been already waiting for 15 minutes. Eventually, I was seated, brought ice water and my friends arrived. We then had to wait 25 minutes (at least) for the server to be finished with her break to take our orders. It was pretty surprising that they were that short staffed. I seriously was about to get up and leave once they informed me the manager refuses to accept Yelp or restaurant.coms. Long story short- my experience at Tolay had a happy ending:). I got the veggie sandwich which was AMAZING! Fresh veggies, goat cheese and the bread was unbelievable. It was served with yummy shoestring fries. Oh. And, the bread they brought us early on was also amazing. AND, our server ended up being awesome. Needless to say, I will return. Just hope they get their staff situation figured out.

    Chef Mai taking good care of us
    Sarah H.

    Tucked away in a corner of Petaluma with a fantastic view of the marina and Sonoma County sunset, Tolay was the perfect spot for a quiet, intimate dinner after a busy day of wine tasting. Started with a perfectly balanced Maker's mark old fashioned cocktail and the appetizer of the day, asparagus risotto balls with crispy prosciutto. Moist risotto on the inside, flaky crispy bread crumbs on the outside. Yum. Prosciutto was heavenly, too. Ordered the seared ahi tuna as my entree and it did not disappoint. Seared ahi tuna was of the likes of Tender Greens in Los Angeles (my favorite local spot to frequent for its seared ahi) and the bok choy was drizzled with some kind of addicting sauce. Last but not least, ordered Chef's special bread pudding for dessert which was generously portioned and flaky to a T. Scarfed it down so quickly I forgot to take a photo before it was demolished by my huge spoonfuls. Tolay Restaurant toTolay exceeded expectations! Thanks for a solid meal, Chef.

    moscow mule
    Yu-hui W.

    Chef pretty nice and fun. Bartender is cool and pro, good at signature and special cocktails, knowing well abt wine. A sweet and easy little corner.

    Spring rolls, meh
    Elisabeth P.

    This is the restaurant that is in the Sheraton hotel. We ate both dinner and breakfast here and were pleased both times. Some friends in the area met us for dinner the night of our stay. We were seated quickly, it was a Monday night at 8 pm so don't know if that's saying much. Our server was prompt and took our orders and brought out food quickly. The atmosphere is not too bad, it's on a lower sunken level than the lobby with a view of the pool. Service was all really friendly and thanks to the 15% off yelp offer coupon it wasn't too pricey for the meal, considering its hotel food. Our server checked on gluten free options for me and there was actually quite a few appetizers and entrees I could choose from. My dad and I ordered the steak and fries. Our steaks were right on regarding the temperatures. Seasoning and flavor was great. I also ordered the spring rolls, they were ok but I wouldn't order them again. I was super excited to see they offered gluten free bread which they brought out to me with butter. Our friends had the fish tacos and an Asian noodle dish which they were both really pleased with. The next morning my dad and I stopped in and ordered the eggs and bacon. This time our server was not gluten free aware and really unhelpful. After my meal came out there was all this seasoning on the potatoes. I asked to see if it was gf and she was clueless but offered to bring me a plate of fruit to substitute if I wanted to just eat around them. Eggs and bacon and my gf toast were good. Coffee also a plus. Overall I wouldn't be opposed to eating here again if in the area. Seems to be a pretty solid place.

    Crystal R.

    Love the atmosphere here! Beautiful views of the marina followed by amazing fresh American cuisine. Very polite attentive friendly staff. Perfect date nite.

    The cake is wonderful!

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    4.0
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    1.5 mi
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    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.

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    Chicken Dinner
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    Wild Goat Bistro

    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    We were searching for a place to grab lunch. Several places in the area closed around 2:00pm…read more Luckily, we stumbled upon Wild Goat Bistro. Seemed to have a chill vibe with indoor and outdoor seating...plus they were open. The food was incredible. We started with wings, then went on to the foghorn pizza (think that's the name of it). Our waiter, Arthur then asked if we wanted dessert. We were stuffed but everything was amazing up to that point, so we opted for carrot cake. It was the right decision. Looking for a reason to get back to Petaluma so I can visit again. Next time I'll try to take photos before eating...it was so good I had to stop mid-bite so I could share on yelp.

    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. :)

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    I'm season pizza during the fall
    I'm season pizza during the fall
    Wild Goat Bistro - wine menu

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    Street Social

    4.5
    (141 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    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!

    Holy yum! What a meal! We shared the Cesar salad, the potato churros, the hamachi collar, and the…read morered snapper lettuce cups. Everything was delicious and gluten free! We were going to order only 1 churro but the server offered that the churros are gluten free so we ordered two orders! The menu doesn't say this, so FYI. They were one of the best potato preparations I've ever had. Shockingly fluffy and light inside literally like a potato cloud. Maybe the cheese helps with this? I don't know but get them. Salad was good, nice mix of greens. A little wet for my taste if I'm choosing but I'm also not complaining, it was yummy. The potatoes were a perfect dish to come with the salad since otherwise it didn't have a crunch element. This is the first time I've gotten the collar and it was as meaty as it is. I've ordered at other restaurants before and it was not as successful of a dish as here. Loved the sauce and flavors on it. It was kinda sticky due to the sauce but I mean that in a good way, to add to the flavor and overall balance of texture and flavor The snapper lettuce wraps were also yummy! Kind of laborious to get the fish to eat ready but worth the effort, same with the collar too, but also worth the "work" to get the meat off the bones. The snapper has a lot of pin bones but otherwise really yummy bite. The rock wall in the alley creates a whole vibe with the lights and such. It is also one of the oldest walls in Petaluma, which is pretty cool. Slim menu but excellent. The restaurant is tiny, like 6 tables. Being on the patio was nice, more room. Our meal split 4 ways was delicious and filling but also light and sat well in our bellies. I'd absolutely come back again.

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    Hamachi collar
    Hamachi collar
    View from the loft to the tables downstairs. Can't remember if there's four or six but it's small.

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    View from the loft to the tables downstairs. Can't remember if there's four or six but it's small.
    Central Market

    Central Market

    4.1
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    1.5 mi
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    We have dined at Central Market a few times, and finally had the chance to use a gift certificate…read morethat was graciously given to us. Last night's experience was outstanding. We really enjoy the vibe of downtown Petaluma, and the ambiance of the restaurant was nicely set with fresh cut flowers in the dinning room. The service was impeccable (shout out to Alex and Rita); they were very knowledgeable about the food (ingredients and preparation) and service was prompt without ever rushing us through the dining experience. We started with the meatball appetizer, and the gem salad. The Blue Ribbon Meatball was fantastic. The gem salad was mind blowingly good; every ingredient, from the eggs, the blue cheese, and the pork belly was over the top The pork belly was cooked in the wood fired oven and the smoke flavor was just amazing. For dinner we split the mushroom pizza and then finished with the Valrhona chocolate tart. Everything was cooked to perfection, the presentation and flavors were sublime. It was evident that a tremendous amount of care and attention to detail goes into the preparation and service of the meal. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will be back soon.

    What a find. We spent the day exploring Petaluma and decided to have dinner at Central Market. It…read morewas a complete home run. The service was outstanding from start to finish, but what really impressed me was seeing Chef/Owner Tony Najiola actively overseeing every aspect of the operation. He visited tables, checked on guests, and was clearly involved in every detail of the dining experience. That's something you rarely see anymore, especially from a restaurant owner who has been doing this for more than two decades, and it deserves to be applauded. Everything we ordered was fantastic. The shoestring zucchini was a great starter, the lobster risotto was rich and perfectly prepared, and the Testarossa pizza was absolutely outstanding. Pairing it all with a Pliny the Elder made for a perfect Sonoma County dinner. Central Market isn't just a great restaurant, it's the kind of place that reminds you why locally owned restaurants matter. We will definitely be back the next time we're in Petaluma.

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    Dinning area
    Dinning area
    Beef shortrib with gratin potatoes.
    Beef shortrib with gratin potatoes.
    Wagyu Beef Sirloin Steak with bianchi bolognese in background

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    Waterhawk Lake Club

    Waterhawk Lake Club

    3.7
    (163 reviews)
    10.7 mi

    Food, service and ambiance were all superb! Our server was helpful, but respected our time…read moretogether. We brought our dogs on the beautiful patio over looking a lake with ducks!

    I was meeting a friend for lunch. I told her an acquaintance said the burgers were fantastic, so we…read moretried it. The service was a little slow. I ordered the Waterhawk burger. The brioche bun was so very good. The burger was cooked perfectly and too much for me to eat. I brought half home. I also order a salad that came in a bowl. The dressing was so bland. I asked for more dressing and it didn't help. Some of the lettuce was the size of my hand and nearly impossible to cut in a bowl. The leaves were also brown. I pointed that out to the waitress and got a quick "sorry". Not sure if the info was conveyed to the kitchen. There were peels of cucumber and carrot. Again too long to eat gracefully and hard to cut because of the bowl. I looked around and realized everyone who ordered salad, also requested salt and pepper. Shoulda thought of that. My friend order the fried chicken sandwich, again on brioche and it was great. I ate some of her fries (mental note, order fries, not salad) they were so good and definitely abundant. The hibiscus iced tea was stellar. The restaurant has a full bar, many TV's and a very large outdoor seating area on a small lake. The inside is spacious and well decorated. I will probably go again if I'm in the area. Just no salad!

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    Valley Ford Vanilla Ice Cream with Sprinkles
    Valley Ford Vanilla Ice Cream with Sprinkles
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    River Front Cafe

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    River Front Cafe is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with a cozy…read moreatmosphere and stunning riverside views that make the whole experience feel special. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented -- you can truly taste the quality in every bite. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always goes the extra mile to make sure you're comfortable. Whether you're stopping by for a relaxing coffee, a casual lunch, or a special dinner, River Front Cafe never disappoints. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food, great service, and a peaceful spot to unwind. Can't wait to come back!

    Very nice cafe along the water. I always like a place along the water. Not a huge haul to Point…read moreReyes but it's the journey as well as the destination so we tend to break up trips with a stop. Andrea hates a long car ride like giving a cat a bath. Back in the day I used to travel to Petaluma by boat from Vallejo for the weekend with my parents so they could pound back gin fizzes all day with their other drinking boat buddies. Now days we drop in here on our way to Pt. Reyes. The downtown area has a lot going on (maybe not as much as Stacy's mom) and is definitely something to look into during the spring and summer. Inside seating and outside along the river. Looks like you can rent kayaks or canoes to paddle around. So coffee... check, breakfast goodies... check, champs and Momo's... check. So quick stop and on our way to Hog Island. If we lived here we would be here a lot I think. Will stop in again on future travels.

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    Self-service area
    Self-service area
    3 Eggs with bacon and French toast
    3 Eggs with bacon and French toast
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    Torches Petaluma

    Torches Petaluma

    4.2
    (132 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    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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    Torches Petaluma
    Potato skins
    Potato skins
    Prime rib with mashed potatoes and veggies.

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    Prime rib with mashed potatoes and veggies.

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