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Central Market, Petaluma, CA

Central Market

4.7
4.7
2602 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Great News, we are open again with indoor dining. If you are not able to dine out, please order online for pick-up from our full menu - go to our website to order online for pick up.

We offer Farm to Table Cuisine in a casual atmosphere with a seasonal menu featuring local produce, sustainable seafood, and all natural meats.
We support slow food.

Reservations are recommended.

We are unable to reserve seats at the counter, but please feel free to call ahead to inquire if there are counter seats available.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

TN

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, Organic
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 778-9900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Najiola
  • Catering
    By special request only.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call if interested in booking private event with us.
  • Neighbourhood
    Petaluma
  • Cross Street
    Western Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street parking and public lots available. Nearest public lot is on Keller Street at Western Avenue, two blocks West of our location.
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop is at 4th Street & "C" Street
  • Entertainment
    Chef Tony Najiola is very entertaining. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming events.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,602 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Central Market in Petaluma delivers a delightful dining experience with expertly cooked dishes and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about "excellent food" and "wonderful service," with the menu featuring fresh, local ingredients and creative seasonal options. The restaurant is perfect for celebrations and consistently ranks as a "favorite" among locals and visitors alike.

2,602 Reviews
  1. Beverly

    VIP

    Sacramento

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dining experience we had at Central Market on Valentine’s Day! Raquel provided excellent service and every dish was absolutely delicious. The house wine was excellent too. We are looking forward to our next visit!

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  2. Kristina

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely Michelin star quality night! We were not expecting that on Valentine’s of all nights where they were slammed! Food was perfect from the Waygu steak skewers, warm olives, stuffed Focaccia, Short Ribs, Pork chop, veggies to the Lemon Shaken pie. Thank you Central Market!

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  3. David

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great room great service lot of care and training. Very good food, sometimes exlnt. Menu could rotate a little. Wine pours a little light. The chocolate dessert could be changed out.

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  4. mary

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic spot! My sister and I received gift certificates for our birthdays so we went last night! The staff was very professional and friendly. We started off with wine and there was a nice variety to choose from for single glasses. The food was outstanding! We started off with the hot Mediterranean olives, steak kabobs with chimichurri, and the house made focaccia! The focaccia was served hot and had little cheese pockets tucked inside with a flavorful herb and sea salt on top. Olives are always a great start especially when they are served hot! The beef kabobs were so tender and paired well with the chimichurri and pickled slaw. Incredible! For the main, My sister ordered the sea scallops with risotto and I had the wagu steak with arugula and fries. Both dishes were excellent! My steak was cooked a perfect medium rare, with a really nice sear. Sisters scallop dish did not disappoint! Absolutely delicious! We ended the meal with butterscotch pudding and a sundae. We did not share. My butterscotch pudding with fresh whipped cream was a great way to end the meal! Sis loved her ice cream too! We will be back! Thanks so much!

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  5. Lori

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always! Always love to return! Never a disappointment.

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  6. Kasey

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My most favorite place, EVER. Always love brining our friends to experience Central Market

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  7. Erica

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    There is no denying that the chef knows what he’s doing - the food is cooked close to perfection. My only note of criticism is that the portions are very small. I know that is how it is in certain “bougie” restaurants, where perhaps quality supersedes quantity, but this was a bit silly. My husband’s dinner, while the fish was cooked perfectly and fresh beyond compare, it was a very small piece, and there was about a tablespoon of mashed potatoes. He is not a big guy, and he went home hungry. The shortrib my nephew ordered was minuscule. I ordered the pork chop, which I’ve had before. The meat was delicious. However, the menu said it came with Brussel sprouts, but there were none. Not a dealbreaker, and I just asked politely about it, and the server said I’ll check with the chef, but never came back with an answer. The gnocchi on my plate was probably the first thing I’ve had there that was just ok. It needed something. But the service is wonderful, the ambiance is pleasant; and the food was mostly more than satisfactory. And none of my notes would prevent me from going back. (Apparently their happy hour is something worthy of trying).

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  8. Joyce

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. There was four of us and everyone had something different and all was good.

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  9. Erica

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful dinner, yet again, at our favorite restaurant. I've been very careful with my food choices lately but I always feel comfortable that Central Market only provides the best quality, cleanest choices. The veggies are always amazing. The Pork chop and Steak were top notch. Our server was prompt and very accommodating. My only complaint is when restaurants arrange tables so that one member of the party has to face a wall. That was me last night :/

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  10. Phillip

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great! Menu had all the classics plus some new and seasonal options. Great vibe without being too crazy.

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FAQs

Central Market offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 778-9900.

Central Market is rated 4.7 stars by 2602 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Central Market

42 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, CA 94952

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Western Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Petaluma
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Californian, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking and public lots available. Nearest public lot is on Keller Street at Western Avenue, two blocks West of our location.
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop is at 4th Street & "C" Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tony Najiola
  • Entertainment
    Chef Tony Najiola is very entertaining. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming events.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (707) 778-9900
  • Catering
    By special request only.
  • Private party facilities
    Please call if interested in booking private event with us.
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