Best Authentic Restaurants in Petaluma, CA

Stockhome

Opens at 4pm

4.5

Delightful, Stockhome stands out for its unique blend of Swedish and Mediterranean flavors, offering a communal dining experience with diverse small plates.

Central Market

Opens at 5pm

4.0

Inviting decor and a central wood-fired pizza oven create a warm atmosphere, complemented by locally-sourced, scratch-made dishes from Muleheart Farm.

Risibisi

Opens at 12pm

4.0

Charming riverside, Risibisi offers farm-fresh southern Italian dishes, notable vegetarian and gluten-free options, and indulgent desserts like Pistachio Crème Brulee.

Wild Goat Bistro

Opens at 10:30am

4.0

Distinctive flavors define Wild Goat Bistro, where farm-to-table Neapolitan pizza and unique dips elevate classic comfort food in a welcoming setting.

Pearl

Open until 3pm

4.5

Exceptional flavors embody the essence of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines at Pearl, highlighted by dishes like shakshuka and fattoush.

Table Culture Provisions

4.5

Innovative flavors shine here as Michelin recognition celebrates its seasonal menus, blending local inspirations with diverse culinary traditions.

The Shuckery

Opens at 3pm

5.0

Quaint yet lively, The Shuckery offers fresh Kumamoto oysters, an inviting outdoor courtyard, and a unique Bingo oyster dish with Cognac.

Brewsters Beer Garden

Opens at 11am

3.5

Brewsters Beer Garden stands out with its large outdoor space, renowned smoked brisket, and a dog-friendly environment perfect for group gatherings.

Cucina Paradiso

4.5

Exquisite flavors define Cucina Paradiso, known for its farm-to-table Italian dishes and commendable shrimp pasta, drawing diners from afar.

Sax's Joint

Open until 3pm

5.0

Energizing energy fills Sax's Joint, a retro diner in a converted house, known for generous portions of comfort food like chicken fried steak.