The Shuckery - Petaluma (CA)

4 /5 Michael McDaniel: Grabbed an early dinner here on our first day in Petaluma as we stayed in the hotel. Loved the counter table overlooking to the intersection of town. Service was alittle slow and wasn’t really attentive. My wife accidentally tipped over her wine glass and spilled some. We were right in front of the reception desk and no one even came around to wipe down the table for us. Had to say the food was very excellent. Everything was well prepared and tasty. What’s funny was we charged the tab to our room as it was easier for us to settle one bill upon checkout. 2 months later we were reached by the restaurant saying there was an accounting error and the tab never got charged to the room. I was pretty sure I filled in the correct room number on the tab. They had to sent us a form to fill in our credit card details. Mistakes happen so I guess it’s no big deal.

5 /5 Christina Thai: My fiancé and I were staying at Hotel Petaluma next door and decided to check this place out. Sooo glad we came in! The drinks were top notch. We ordered the Thai Cocktail (my favorite) and the mezcal drink. They definitely know what they are doing here! Everything was super well-balanced and you can tell they put a lot of thought into crafting their cocktails. We also ordered The Plateau. If you’re on the fence about it- just get it!! It’s a great sampling of all the different seafood they have. It was all excellent! Wade was our server and was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Will definitely come back here again if we’re in the area :)

5 /5 Jennifer Parker: Absolute gem in Petaluma!! The food is outstanding!!! They don’t always have Cioppino - but when they do please run don’t walk to get a bowl! The seafood Plateau is delightful and full of yumminess ! And, we had two roasted oysters - miso and poblano are too die for. Poblano oysters - we’re off the charts delicious!!! And clam chowder is so creamy and rich - perfect! Lastly - try an oyster shooter - why not?

5 /5 Katie Berendt: Great little spot for seafood! We got the calamari, mussels and a caesar salad and all were great especially the mussel broth! Inventive cocktails, the oyster shooter is really fun to try think bloody Mary shot with an oyster on top.

5 /5 Anthony Michael: We had an absolutely fantastic dinner at The Shuckery in Petaluma. From start to finish, the meal was thoughtful, flavorful, and beautifully executed. We began with the Della Fattoria bread basket, which was pure heaven. Warm, crusty slices came with garlic olive oil and sun-dried tomatoes that soaked into the bread like a dream. Next came two baked oysters: the Rockefeller, rich and herbaceous, and the Miso, which added a unique umami twist. Both were excellent. The Shuck Caesar was a standout. It was classic, crisp, and bold, with whole anchovies that made my salty heart sing. We followed that with two raw oysters from Pt. Reyes, fresh and briny, a perfect palate refresher before the main course. The seared scallops were the highlight. They were perfectly caramelized on the outside and tender inside, served over a Parmesan like risotto with sesame seed pesto. The risotto could have used a touch more parmesan and seasoning, but the scallops more than made up for it. Service was warm and attentive. The location inside the historic Hotel Petaluma adds a cozy and upscale charm. Whether you’re an oyster lover or just looking for a memorable seafood experience, The Shuckery delivers.