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Central Market Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.centralmarketpetaluma.com
  • Phone: (707) 778-9900
  • Hours of Operation: Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 pm: $1 Oysters, $4 Beers, $5 Wines.
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Organic, Californian, Contemporary American
  • Executive Chef: Tony Najiola
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: By special request only.
  • Private Party Facilities: Restaurant dining room available for buy-out by special request.
  • Private Party Contact: Victoria Makol, General Manager (707) 778-9900
  • Entertainment: Chef Tony Najiola is very entertaining. Join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming events.
  • Special Events & Promotions: Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 pm: $1 Oysters, $4 Beers, $5 Wines.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Western Avenue
  • Public Transit: Nearest bus stop is at 4th Street & "C" Street
  • Parking: Street Parking
  • Parking Details: Street parking and public lots available. Nearest public lot is on Keller Street at Western Avenue, two blocks West of our location.
A word from Central Market
Farm to Table Cuisine. We offer fine dining in a casual atmosphere with a seasonal menu featuring local produce, sustainable seafood & all natural meats.

We are unable to reserve seats at the counter.

We support Slow Food.
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies
Diner Reviews
  • "My wife had the rabbit prepared three ways, which she enjoyed very much. I ordered the Boom Chicken Meatball, which was more ordinary, with a broth that seemed out of place."
    Dined on 7/22/2014
  • "Every bite was fantastic! Especially loved the Ahi. Worth the round trip drive from San Rafael"
    Dined on 7/20/2014
  • "Happy hour at the bar on sunday night might become our new routine! Love this place and their menu, can't get tired of having dinner there."
    Dined on 7/20/2014
  • "This is our second visit to the Central Market, and won't be the last. Great food, good service, and the perfect downtown location - I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone visit the area."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "I have been dinding at Central Market for about 8 years now. It has continued to be my favorite place to eat. Tony has continued to add more and more great items, fresh ingredients and quality like no other place I know of. I am always amazed and happy to be sitting in Cental Market."
    Dined on 7/19/2014
  • "Put in your best face, or your face that lasts under these spot lights."
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "Central Market was busy on a Friday evening. The well behaved crowd nevertheless created a noisy environment because of the hard surfaces on the interior of Central Market. We were seated immediately upon arrival (with a reservation). Service was prompt and courteous. The sand dabs and salmon were both excellent. The Central Market is an informal, causal dining restaurant serving good food but at an elegant restaurant price."
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "Biggest call out is just that the food wasn't that hot but served on scorching plates. I don't need my food to burn my mouth but I'd rather have it cool down in front of me than before. We had the short ribs and chicken bomba. Ocean trout crudo was phenomenal."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "Great service, menu and execution of a local food scene. We were happy to visit, wish we lived close enough to return often."
    Dined on 7/16/2014
  • "Another consistent meal. Many entries were ones we've had before but there were a couple of new items. Food is always flavorful and fresh. Service was ok but nothing special which was odd. We stated in the reservation we were celebrating A special occasion but there wasn't an aknowlwedgement of that. We've had better service there in the past. Overall it was a good dinner. Just a little off on service this time."
    Dined on 7/13/2014
  • "Diverse, interesting menu; well-prepared dishes using local ingredients."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "A great spot. Farm fresh, well prepared, delicious food served in a pleasant atmosphere that was friendly and fun. Excellent short ribs!"
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "The only ding was the carafe of water. The carafe looked dirty , the water was warm and had a cucumber in it, which was unappealing. Otherwise the meal was great!!"
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "We live in Novato and made the quick drive up to Petaluma after a recommendation from a friend. Wish this place was our neighborhood restaurant. Fresh, local, impeccably prepared food to rival anything in San Francisco at extremely reasonable prices."
    Dined on 7/11/2014
  • "Having a fantastic meal and had ordered a 2nd drink to go with my dessert when a hostess came to the table to deliver the bills and asked if she could run our credit cards right then? We looked at her like whhhhaaaat? She grimaced and said " Just to let you know, the reservation for this table has checked in and is waiting to be seated." We were so offended we left out drinks and what was left of our dessert. We spent a great deal of money there and that was indeed our LAST time to this place!"
    Dined on 7/11/2014
  • "We were going to go to a concert at the Mystic, which is conveniently across the street. We arrived in plenty of time and let the server know up front that we were under a time constraint. We were able to order quickly and our food arrived piping hot soon after giving us plenty of time to relax and enjoy our meal. I ordered the Mary's chicken breast over polenta with a mushroom sauce and mixed green, delicious! My SO ordered the salmon, he also liked his dish. Wrap: the food was great and we weren't so overfull that we wanted to go take a nap, so we were able to enjoy the concert without being uncomfortable. A memorable night!"
    Dined on 7/6/2014
  • "i was very upset when i heard the place had a fire and was closed for repair. this was my first visit back since the reopen and had a wonderful meal as always. thank you for reopening."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "We stayed in Petaluma 3 nights. We like the food and restaurant so much we ate dinner there 3 times which is something we would hardly ever do."
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "Perfectly prepared food, from the smoky bacon and bleu cheese in the little gems salad to the tender scallops served with pureed potatoes and some vegetables. I'm not such a fan of pureed potatoes, so might prefer to sub another kind if ordering the scallops again. My friend said the halibut cheek was wonderful, and the beets in the salad were cooked exactly as she wanted them. The server was friendly, professional, efficient, even though she had a full station to care for. We never felt rushed. Large room, high ceilings with panels to absorb noise, fun artwork. Most of the food is locally grown and you can actually get grass-fed beef there, which makes a big difference to me. I can hardly wait to return there."
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "This was one of the best restaurants I have been to this year - fresh ingredients, outstanding flavors and preparation - excellent service. Pricing a little high, but absolutely work it."
    Dined on 7/2/2014
  • "I consider myself a foodie, I've been to many incredible restaurants all over the world and this was unexpectedly one of the best I've ever been to. I've never even written a review prior to this. The food was heaven, the grilled calamari starter and chicken breast for the main complimented each other perfectly. The service was impeccable, from the owner/chef greeting us as we came in, to checking in how we were enjoying the food as we dined, to our waitress being patient and knowledgable with great suggestions. I hope to come back soon, or at least start a campaign to bring this gem back to New York with me."
    Dined on 7/2/2014
  • "Central Market isn't only for locals. It draws from all over the Bay Area. The farm fresh focussed menu rewards with every dish."
    Dined on 7/1/2014
  • "First time back since Central Market reopened and there just seemed to be something off. The food was as good as usual with the exception of the beet salad that I have had many times before. Too much dressing made it soggy and the beets were in huge chunks that were awkward to eat. The service was good but our experience was also marred by the lack of air conditioning. There didn't seem to be any air circulating and my companion and I mentioned it a couple of times to the waitress but she never apologized or said that she would see if something could be done. This has always been my favorite restaurant in Petaluma so I am hoping it was just an off night."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "Our party of 7 enjoyed every last bite of their meals…from the heavenly beet salad and clam chowder starters to the short ribs and grilled scallops, they definitely know what they're doing in the kitchen. Only draw back, the noise level…more than "energetic" as the restaurant filled."
    Dined on 6/29/2014
  • "Amazing food, great service, loved the whole evening."
    Dined on 6/28/2014
  • "Ashley was THE perfect server and made us feel so completely taken care of! The food was delicious and we cannot wait to go back!"
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "I went with 2 of my lady friends to have dinner....the salads we ordered became our whole meal, they were so delicious and fresh tasting. I ordered the unique carrot salad..never knew there were purple carrots! and my friends both ordered the house salad. I have ever had better bacon pieces in the home grown pork bacon chunks that my friend shared with me. I felt healthy and fresh when I left."
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "A bottle of champagne, shared a dozen oysters, followed by an amazing clam chowder with corn and local organic bacon. I had the waygu steak, which was amazing, my wife had a beautiful pasta dish, with shrimp, perfect fettuccine and saffron base. Wait staff were exceptional, chef came to our table to make sure everything was perfect. Couldn't ask for much more!"
    Dined on 6/27/2014
  • "We had a great dining experience, except their booths are very low and uncomfortabe. The seats are all cracked. I suggest they replace with new ones."
    Dined on 6/23/2014
  • "…and always innovative. Tony's menu is seasonal, creative, full of surprises, and forever satisfying."
    Dined on 6/21/2014
  • "Great experience in the midst of a challenging situation for the restaurant as a water main broke in the street just outside their door. This might have kept the noise inside down due to turning away patrons at the request of the City officials, but it didn't dampen the service or the quality of the meal in the least. It was disappointing that there are no more, and maybe fewer vegetarian and vegan options than at any other restaurant."
    Dined on 6/12/2014
  • "Central Market is our favorite place for a nice night out. Always delicious, from the appetizers to the desserts."
    Dined on 6/10/2014
  • "You know an establishment is good when it fills up on a Tuesday for dinner. The place was packed by 6:30pm. I suggest reservations at least a couple days ahead of time. Groups larger than 8 may have some difficulty fitting in, call directly so they can accommodate. The food was very good, between all of us we had almost every dish on the menu. Happy hour Oysters were super yummy. All the apps were very good and well priced. The wine list is somewhat limited but the selections that they have are great (try the dry creek Zin). For desert try the strawberry pie or the peach pie very good. They are a bit limited on the vegetarian menu so just ask the Chef to make up something for you. The wait staff is very friendly with speedy service."
    Dined on 6/10/2014
  • "We celebrated a birthday with a party of 7 - the round table allowed us all to be a part of the conversation through out dinner. Food is absolutely amazing with flavors that are simply delish! I highly recommend Central Market"
    Dined on 6/6/2014
  • "Fresh, fresh, everything fresh: bread, butter, popping big peas, crispy broccoli, and locally caught salmon - so moist and smooth - and a creamy butter-ladened sauce perfectly spiced with fresh herbs. "
    Dined on 6/5/2014
  • "As always, the experience was fantastic! Great food, great setting, great service. An exceptional place to create lasting memories of the best in a dining experience."
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "My wife had salmon for dinner, while I had the grilled chicken. Both were excellent! Our service was great as well. I also had a slice of apple pie for dessert. It was also excellent."
    Dined on 5/30/2014
  • "We had the best dinner a few nights ago...the menu had so many wonderful things to choose from we had a hard time deciding. The clam/corn chowder was out of this world, the best chowder we've ever had. We also greatly enjoyed the scallops with cauliflower. Cooked perfectly, this pairing was unusual and amazingly good. Dessert was the finishing touch with fresh lemon granita and strawberries. A nice wine list with several wines by the glass...We're already looking forward to the next time!"
    Dined on 5/28/2014
  • "My favorite Petaluma place. The menu is outstanding and creative. Service is beyond great. Outstanding in every way!"
    Dined on 5/28/2014
  • "We had amazing food, wine and service ! We mentioned it was our 25th anniversary, in the reservation We greeted us with champagne and the best seat in the house the food was amazing and they made us feel at home we would go back time and time again! "
    Dined on 5/26/2014
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