Bijou Restaurant - Petaluma (CA)

2 /5 Kris Russo: I went here on a Saturday and ate from their brunch menu. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with salmon. The Benedict arrived on the cold side, and Jesus Christ it was a salt bomb. I have never had hollandaise sauce that salty before in my life and hollandaise sauce honestly wasnt that good. I have had better eggs Benedict at Boulevard Café and their hollandaise sauce was pretty on point. Yes, the picture makes the eggs Benedict look amazing, but pictures can be deceiving.

3 /5 Jenny Ramaswamy: We were excited to dine at Bijou within a few days of opening. Its clear they have potential, but have work to do before becoming a destination spot. First, the "soft opening" menu was odd. The table next to us said they loved the Fondant, but when we ordered it, they were out. Our reservation was for 6:30pm so this seemed strange. It was early in the night and it was primarily cheese, so how do you run out? The main options left me wanting. It included beef Wellington, steak frites and halibut (or some similar fish). Why not include a vegetarian option or fowl? We tried the saffron risotto and there was not one sign of saffron nor was it creamy and delicious like a risotto. The simple salad was dressed well and the fries were cooked perfectly, but this is not enough to warrant the prices. We also liked the fried leeks, but that dish wouldnt bring me back. I looked at an SF Chronicle preview and it describes many wonderful dishes, but why were they not on the menu?

5 /5 Robby McCullough: Had a lovely diner last night at Bijou. The beef wellington was phenomenal. Crispy and flaky texture on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth beef, and fantastic flavor throughout. We loved the cheese fondant and the risotto. The service was very well done too - great timing, recommendations, and just enough attentiveness. Glad to see this space back up and running, and were excited to see how the menu evolves moving forward.

5 /5 Avery Kraatz: After waiting months to try Bijou, I finally made my way to Petaluma and booked the reservation. It was worth every penny. We were greeted warmly and sat quickly in a corner booth, which I consider the best seat in the house. Our server was great and helped us pair wine perfectly with our meal. We ordered rolls, beef wellington, the duck, and a pavlova for dessert. Each plate, bite, and garnish was curated perfectly. I appreciated the whole experience, having no rush and a welcoming vibe. I will be back.

5 /5 Vanessa Wheeler: Had a phenomenal dinner here last night! Such a cozy atmosphere with attentive staff. The Pêche du Jour, Cheese Fondant, & Pavlova dessert were all beautifully plated. I enjoyed the Shishito pepper starter as well, but I was too hungry to get a photo of it first. Every dish was unique & flavorful, & paired wonderfully with the Rhône wine that my server recommended. My mom enjoyed the Beef Wellington & the Melon Marvel mocktail. We’ll definitely be back! I’m going to be dreaming of that fish dish until then, & I would love to explore their creative cocktail list.