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For four star American, try Central Market in Petaluma. Here's a place to get good food.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Hate giving 4 stars, I mean, who reads the 4 star reviews? But while I very nearly loved Central Market there were just a couple of hiccups that kept it from being 5 stars. It certainly was better...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a charming restaurant!The dining room is set up with wooden tables and clean natural place settings of country chic white plates, natural paper place mats that appear to be the child's creative...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service. Seated right away in our favorite high chairs, instead of the usual.. err we'll see what we can to find you a spot as I run accross in most places on Saturday evenings. I virtually...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our Winemaker's Dinner party of 20 was seated at a long, yet comfortable table, adorned with low, single-flower center pieces between abundant bread and butter buckets, water glasses and of course,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, in my other reviews I always talk about being in the food business. I am proud of it; food is my life and I love it. I am a food freak, a wine geek, a coffee snob, a cheese addict, a slave to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
visited Central Market for the first time since my last memorable experience last year (see below).sorry to report that we had another disappointing meal there. we were seated at high tables next to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, passing through up north and decided to give CM another shot. Sat by the window midweek after 6pm. Bits of bread, cracker and crumbs and dust on the window sill...all of them. The overhanging...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was delicious. Tony is fantastic. He knows how to work the room. Get a booth - if possible - the acoustics are better from the sides. The "central tables" are a magnet for noises bouncing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The first time my wife and I came here, was shortly after it opened. The owner welcomed us in, and accommodated my wife (who is vegetarian). Service was great, food was very very tasty.We returned a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We travel for business and last year stopped in near closing on a weekend night. We were greeted by the chef who let us know that he was sold out of most items and that we should stop in soon in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was our first time checking out Petaluma so we walked the blocks to find an interesting restaurant. What drew me here was the menu. They had all kinds of entrees for your choice... a fish dish,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could probably give up every food except for bread. I love my baguette. And Central Market makes their own bread and manage to have really delicious pork confit, local lamb, and olives which means...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had an absolutely delicious meal here last night - from start to finish it was first-class and these were four tough mouths to please. Oysters and the hamachi crudo were super fresh, the mignonette...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we have been here 6 or 7 times. each time, the food (except dessert)has been amazing. soups, salads, fish, pork... we have loved them all. love the innovative sides they come with, too.. like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Central Market a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed both the ambiance and the food. Petaluma is one of those towns that's retained enough of its pass to be charming while being...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy all around! The food is fresh and delish! And the waitstaff is friendly and courteous. And all that for a very reasonable price. Can't wait to go back!
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We have heard so many nice compliments on Central Market, we thought we'd give it a try. They tout their organic vegetables and the fresh produce from local farmers. As vegans, we were encouraged to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ho Hum.Tony the owner is friendly enough, that is until a few babes sit at the bar then he's preoccupied.Bread basket came first. The dish of butter was hidden at the bottom, which was strange. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lOVE this place. The food is amazing and while the menu is small there is definitely something for everyone and it changes quite a lot based on the season and what is fresh locally. The menu has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A solid place. I was there for a rehearsal dinner, and even though we had like 6 appetizers, and weren't that hungry, we all still scarfed our entrees because they were so tasty. Pork confit = yum!
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. The food is great, the service is great. If you're really, really lucky, you get special attention from the chef, even on occasion a yummy taste treat (sometimes you get special...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I might have given 3 stars if I could stop dreaming about the broccoli. It is so simple but incredibly delicious. I've been a couple of times. Had very good service both times with female wait...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped here for dinner on our drive up to Oregon. We had a nice casual 2 hour dinner, however our 4 year old was ready to go about half way through but it's all good. We tried some of their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Central Market is centrally located between Sf and SR. This is where my Sister living in the City and my Dad meet for dinner and catch up. Kinda a meet in th middle spot. I've tagged along now twice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night for a company holiday party, with selected offerings from their menu. Service was prompt, friendly, and attentive, possibly because the company booked the whole place. That gets...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I ate at the recommendation of Metro Hotel in Petaluma. We had great service, the food was good, and for region, pretty reasonable. Also, they have a pretty wide selection, you can eat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I've been here now three times. First time was good with a glitch getting something I ordered. Second time, good food with slow service. Third time waitress service was adequate, but not backed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Somewhere btw 3.5-4 stars. I only like to give 4 stars to restaurants I really love and everything is perfectly in place. I liked the decor and location - rustic but classy. Dress is casual but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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I witnessed the cook (or kitchen help) go to the bathroom and not wash his hands. Yuk!!! I was so disgusted and when I brought it up to the waiter he said that he would bring it up to the Chef. After that...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm an oyster fiend...Love them. I ordered a dozen from here. half were good, the others had the milky do not eat these oysters look. I sent them back. Waitress brought more back . I ate one and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't know what all the fuss is about. We thought it was overpriced, the service wasn't that great and the food was good but not for the money! Lots of better restuarants in Petaluma to choose from....
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to eat in Petaluma. Tony is a great restaurateur and always comes around to check on his patrons. The food is fabulous, and there are always specials that will surprise...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The reason I decided to start up on yelp was to enjoy restaurants like this place and share with the rest of the world my perspective. So 3 friends of mine and I chose to go here after a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Central Market for my husband's birthday because we'd heard great things about their slow food style. I had the scallops and my husband had the hangar steak. Both dishes were good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here twice but I love this place! The service is great and the food is tasty, creative, seasonal, local, and very reasonably priced. I'm surprised that other people mentioned that the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is nicely done, and I am generally delighted with whatever I order. They miss sometimes on portion size for the price, but the flavor is always there. Menu changes seasonally, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chef owned and operated. Tony runs a great house. Menu is always seasonal. Lots of dishes from a wood burning oven. I'll stop by for dinner after a mushroom foray and bring Tony a fresh Porcini just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Central Market is a fun restaurant with great food. It gets packed on the weekeends and stays that way until late. The window seat in front is a great spot to people watch. Servings are a little on the small...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bullet points:* Disappointing * Indifferent service* Two stars for decent food despite poor serviceWe'd heard a lot about Central Market. Everyone agreed that the food is great, but the issue of poor...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 of us went to Cental Market for a birthday dinner last night and all of us thoroughly enjoyed everything about the place. The service was excellent--excellent knowledgeable waitress, the chef/owner...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Everything at Central Market is really delicious, from their salads and side dishes to their main entrees and desserts. Try it soon. Very cool place. Kind of like being in NYC, not in Petaluma.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hubby and I were on a drive last weekend from Petaluma, through Point Reyes, to the lighthouse, up the coast, thru the twisties, and back to Petaluma.We stopped here on a whim for dinner- he noted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They've got this item at Central Market that has me salivating just thinking about it.It's a sausage, but it's stuffed with shrimp and other underwater delights. It comes with some of that remoulade...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE THIS PLACE! Best restaurant in Petaluma, and one of my favorites in Sonoma County. Slow cooked food, excellent atmosphere. Gotta love the owner - it seems like he's always there, and is always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best restaurant in Petaluma that is not located in a strip mall, and quite possibly the best restaurant in Petaluma period. This is excellent, fresh, high-end California-style food - not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were looking at the menu in the front window, and the owner dragged us in off the sidewalk insisting that we eat there.The menu looks great, but the food is spotty.The pork confit was great. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To three star or to two star - that is the question. Central Market is a desperate attempt at an edgy New York local. I love the building, I love the location. I hate that when you walk in you feel...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best restaurant in Petaluma.The owner/chef is especially involved and friendly. The wine selections are interesting and unusual. If you ask the owner for a recommendation I can almost...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the food here is top notch. I haven't eaten there in a while but what I have had is memorable. Crispy Pork Confit: A diner's favorite at Central Market. Luscious mounds of pork are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been there twice and both times service was sub par. For a restaurant with its price point, I would expect professional service. However, both times service was not good. Recently, on a quite...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wandering through downtown Petaluma on a quiet Sunday evening, we chanced upon Central Market. One of my friends, visiting from Chicago, was unclear on the concept of California cuisine, and this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As might be indicated by the various reviews, we've had mixed experiences. First, I'll say the we've had EXCELLENT service both time we were there, but I've heard a number of people complain. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, this place was a little strange for my taste. The setting is cool, the place is always packed, so it's very appealing from the outside. Wine list is decent and if you are looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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This is a great wine country style restaurant in the heart of Petaluma. Wonderful atmosphere, great food, good wine and good service. The owners always make you feel welcome, and comfortable. Wonderful for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great NEW spring menu - as much as I loved the old one, I found myself ordering the same thing over and over again. The service is IMPECCABLE. We were really impressed when we went in the other night....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Central Market 3-4 times since it's opened and I'm incredibly glad that Petaluma finally has a classy, innovative restaurant worth the money with great service and very solid food. As has...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Central Market is one enormous room, with the kitchen behind a long curved counter at the back, and a huge rack hung with baskets and dried herbs. One of the best places I've eaten in Petaluma, it has...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2005
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we didn't have a reservation, but they found a way to squeeze us in on a very busy night. boy were we.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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"Farm to Table Cuisine". We offer fine dining in a casual atmosphere with a seasonal menu featuring local produce, sustainable seafood & all natural meats. If you do not find the reservation slot you are...
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