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PETALUMA RESTAURANTS

Perhaps because Petaluma sits between Wine Country and San Francisco, two locales that are known for their devotion to delicious food, we claim more than our fair share of award-winning restaurants. Our agricultural heritage, fertile soil, and mild climate clearly give Petaluma chefs an advantage when creating their gourmet menus. Many of their starring ingredients are grown at nearby organic farms, handcrafted by local producers, or raised at the area’s many sustainable ranches. Michelin has even given nods to Petaluma restaurants, including Central Market, Cucina Paradiso, Risibisi, Stockhome, and Table Culture Provisions.

If the family craves something a little more basic, Petaluma has plenty of options for down-home American fare, such as burgers and pizza. Or be adventurous. Petaluma offers an amazing selection of ethnic cuisines ranging from Turkish to Thai. You won’t have to travel far to find exceptionally delicious and affordable dining.

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7 Restaurants with Top-Rated California Cuisine

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Casual Dining Petaluma Style

PETALUMA: AN EPICUREAN’S DREAM

Petaluma is a foodie’s fantasy — a home to entrepreneurs who use their passion and creativity to craft ice cream, bake bread, make cheese, distill whiskeys, and ferment kombucha, to name just a few of the artisanal delicacies to be found in shops, restaurants, and markets that dot the city of Petaluma.

Explore the perfect pairing — great dining and historic downtown. Petaluma’s picturesque iron-front buildings aren’t just a feast for the eyes; the downtown district is a literal feast of dozens of eateries that offer visitors an unforgettable taste of our town. Reputed to have more restaurants per capita than much larger cities, you won’t have to look far to find one that showcases the community’s delicious abundance.

Venture outside our historic downtown to find hidden gems – sports bars, tasting rooms, and friendly neighborhood restaurants the locals know and love.

FARM TO TABLE

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In Petaluma, farm-to-table cuisine isn’t a description, it’s an experience! Our fertile farmland and moderate climate have made it possible for restaurants to serve locally-grown, seasonal foods since the first restaurant opened on the dusty streets of Petaluma in the mid-1800s. And it continues to the present day.

For a unique dining experience on the Petaluma Riverfront, Luma Bar & Eatery is a plant-forward restaurant showcasing local produce with an inclusive menu for vegan, vegetarian, omnivore or meat eaters. Specialty cocktails and botanical non-alcoholic libations complement your meal.

Critics have sung the praises of Central Market’s “brilliantly-prepared,” locally-sourced menu for years. Their produce, poultry, and pork come from their nearby farm, and everything is made from scratch daily.

Della Fattoria’s name, which means “Of the farm” says it all. Everything on their menu is rooted in the soil of a westside farm. Other downtown restaurants with an emphasis on farm-to-table cuisine include Cucina Paradiso and Wild Goat Bistro, just to name a few.

PET Friendly

Petaluma loves your pets! Don’t leave your furry friends at home! Pack up the entire family and head to Petaluma. Dining out at one of Petaluma’s delightful bistros is a treat that should be shared with all members of the family, including the four-legged variety. You’ll enjoy the sights – and your pup will particularly enjoy the delicious aromas wafting along the breeze – at one of Petaluma’s many restaurants with patio seating. And if a morsel of that juicy, char-broiled burger just happened to fall from your plate and land a few inches from his nose, tails would wag. Bone appétit!

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🍕 🥇 😋 YUM! @oldchicagopizza won Best Pizza in Petaluma again! This deep dish pizza lovers dream has been serving the good stuff for over 40 years! (While deep dish is what they are know for, they also offer thin crust, extra thin crust, and gluten free pizzas.)

📍 Find them downtown in the heart of Sonoma at 41 Petaluma Blvd. N and the second location in the Wilco Shopping Center.

✅ Delivery, take-out and online ordering available, visit their website for details.

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🍕 🥇 😋 yum! @oldchicagopizza won best pizza in petaluma again! This deep dish pizza lovers dream has been serving the good stuff for over 40 years! (while deep dish is what they are know for, they also offer thin crust, extra thin crust, and gluten free pizzas. ) 📍 find them downtown in the heart of sonoma at 41 petaluma blvd. N and the second location in the wilco shopping center. ✅ delivery, take-out and online ordering available, visit their website for details.

🇺🇸 🥧 Founded in 2010, @petalumapie is a locally owned bakery cafe specializing in sweet and savory pies made with local and organic ingredients. Pick up a yummy pie for your Independence Day festivities! 🥳

Visit their website and order online.

📍 Find them in the heart of downtown at 125 Petaluma Blvd. Suite B. Open daily 10am - 6pm.
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🇺🇸 🥧 founded in 2010, @petalumapie is a locally owned bakery cafe specializing in sweet and savory pies made with local and organic ingredients. Pick up a yummy pie for your independence day festivities! 🥳 visit their website and order online. 📍 find them in the heart of downtown at 125 petaluma blvd. Suite b. Open daily 10am - 6pm. . #petaluma #petalumacalifornia #petalumalocal #sonomacounty

☀️ You know what’s extra delicious on a hot day? The @onceuponaslush Mango Lime Slush 🥭 🤤 #YUM!

#onceuponaslush #petaluma #downtownpetaluma

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☀️ you know what’s extra delicious on a hot day? The @onceuponaslush mango lime slush 🥭 🤤 #yum! #onceuponaslush #petaluma #downtownpetaluma
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Petaluma Dining Lists

Printable lists of Petaluma eateries.