We attended the NASCAR race in Sonoma over the weekend which was really fun…read more We decided to go up to Petaluma and went to Gale's Central Club and enjoyed really good food and outstanding drinks at a reasonable price. The bartenders not sure if they were the owners were incredibly nice and welcoming. Just like out of an episode from Cheers "Where everybody knows your name" at least it felt like that for a first time visitor! Great place!

We had friends visiting from out of state and we always find a dive bar to enjoy…read more I have been to downtown Petaluma, and in the general area a million times and I've never even seen Gale's. Julie the most fabulous, engaging and hilarious bartender, kept us entertained. There's a couple pool tables and modern juke box, the expected regulars and eclectic decor. PBR on tap, which the menfolk really liked. Always Tito's and soda for my friend and I. We spent way more time in there than we planned it was a great all around experience. Cheers to Julie!

The shots are huge for the price of one. And the bartender is super sweet! Good parking, and they…read morehave free popcorn! A cute little joint to get yourselves into to play some pool or whateva :)

Absolutely love this bar, I've been coming off and on for over 20 years, definitely a more regular…read morenow, especially since I introduced my mom and her husband to this bar. The bartenders are great. The drinks are strong great price, great jukebox. They have fun events and the regulars who frequent here are almost all awesome.

Since moving here from sweet home Alabama, we've been enjoying taking little day trips and…read morediscovering new places. This weekend we made our way over to Petaluma and found the cutest little spot right on the water--Taps on the River. We grabbed a table outside, and goodness, it was just so peaceful. A nice breeze, pretty views, and some of the friendliest service you could ask for. We started with the Shishito Peppers and the Peach Salad, and they were both absolutely wonderful. I had the Korean Short Ribs, and my hubby ordered the Squash Burger. Bless their hearts..... they sure know how to cook! Every bite was delicious. I also treated myself to a Dunkel beer, which is mighty hard to find, and I just loved it! We'll most definitely be making our way back to Taps on the River. If you find yourself over in Petaluma, I'd sure recommend stopping by. It's one of those places that just makes you want to sit a spell, enjoy the view, and savor a good meal.

It was a beautiful evening on the Petaluma River. We got a nice table on the far side of the…read morerestaurant. It was isolated and quiet which I liked. I started with the Westmalle (Belgian) Tripel beer. It was the best part of my meal. I ordered the Sasquash burger which is a burger with bacon and a squash ring. Our server recommended it. It was okay (3 stars). I'm not sure that a thick piece of squash on a burger really works. One of my dining partners ordered the fish and chips (3 stars). She said it was okay. Her favorite fish and chips is at Finnegan's in Novato. My daughter ordered the caesar wrap. I tried it. It was the best meal on the table (4.5 stars). Our server was very good (5 stars). I wish this place was better. I might come back again. I like the selection of beers. I would be willing to give it another try.

I'm in town visiting my dad and I decided to grab a bite after getting my nails done nearby. Found…read morethis place and they had nice outdoor seating so I decided to eat here. The menu is pretty is simple American bar food; burgers, sandwiches, steak, and salads. They have a lot of options though and you can even build a burger/ sandwich. I ended up ordering the spicy chicken melt with grilled chicken, cheese and grilled peppers. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality ingredients and how yummy it was. Sometimes bar food can be pretty basic and cheap, but the peppers were nicely grilled and the chicken was juicy. I had their sweet potato fries which were really good too! They have a condiments bar with different sauces. I got the DTF sauce for my fries which was fire and some green salsa to put on my sandwich which gave it an extra kick. I had one of their summer menu cocktails and I enjoyed it. Service was great! The server/ bartender was attentive, and friendly. My dad and step mom who live here now want to try it out!

Came here during an afternoon sports game and the place was packed…read more I ordered the bloody Mary which was supposed to come with bacon (which is why I ordered it, duh!) I let the server know and he kindly brought me a piece of bacon that was still hot off the grill, which wasn't quite the vibe I was going for.. Lots of seating and bar service is fast, though. Good spot for a late night drink.

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.

Everyone on the team was incredibly welcoming and helpful…read more Food was great and delivered to table quickly after order was placed. Our service "Gina" was exemplary! Hands down the best and knowledgeable about menu with awesome suggestions. Aloha!

Sandra our hostess was great. Came by several times to make sure we were comfortable where we were…read moreseated. Gina our waitress was excellent and had some great recommendations for us

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!

Pub food at best. If you like alcohol and a view, then this is your spot. However, I don't drink…read moreand the food isn't something I'd go out of my way to come back to. The lake view is great. The bathrooms are very clean and charmed with audio birds of the rainforest. We ordered spinach dip, wings and a falafel burger with garlic fries well done. Spinach dip was whole spinach and not chopped. Resulting in large chewie and stringy spinach globs. My falafel burger was a dry well done puck. And my not so garlic fries came out regular and soft. My hubby had 2 wings and left the rest of the wings. Patio is pet friendly. Great view. Our waitress was sweet. The food didn't do it for hubby and me.

Cute spot. Has a large outdoor and indoor space. They had live music on a Saturday afternoon. We…read moregot the chicken sandwich and watermelon salad. It was good. Service was friendly. I like this place mainly for the ample seating and the outdoor space.

The food was horrible. Seriously, the chicken sandwich was a mess, tasteless, absolutely…read moredisgusting; I ended up feeding the chicken & bacon to my dog. My wife had the wings, they seemed ok but nothing to rave about. I also tried their own IPA, that was a mistake, I should have went with Lagunitas or Racer 5. The service sucked, I requested BBQ sauce for my wife's wings of course that was missing and our server was too busy feeding her face and socializing with her coworkers so I had to walk back to the kitchen and get it myself. They weren't at all busy so there was no reason for this, I can see why they weren't busy. The prices are way too high for what it is. I have no problem paying for good food and service but the $100 price tag for 2 chicken sandwiches, 1 chicken wings, 1 ice cream, and 1 16oz IPA that was all nasty horrible with bad service is just not right. The food was horrible. Seriously, the chicken sandwich was a mess, tasteless, absolutely disgusting; I ended up feeding the chicken & bacon to my dog. My wife had the wings, they seemed ok but nothing to rave about. I also tried their own IPA, that was a mistake, I should have went with Lagunitas or Racer 5. The service sucked, I requested BBQ sauce for my wife's wings of course that was missing and our server was too busy feeding her face and socializing with her coworkers so I had to walk back to the kitchen and get it myself. They weren't at all busy so there was no reason for this, I can see why they weren't busy. The prices are way too high for what it is. I have no problem paying for good food and service but the $100 price tag for 2 chicken sandwiches, 1 chicken wings, 1 ice cream, and 1 16oz IPA that was all nasty horrible with bad service is just not right.