Petaluma · Sonoma County, CA
Where to take visiting family in Petaluma
Scout analyzed 39 Petaluma places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.
Places analyzed
39
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.2 hr
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Food & Drink
Eggspresso cafe

Food & Drink
PUB REPUBLIC
Family-friendly option serving locally sourced American chow & craft beers in a rustic-chic setting.

Food & Drink
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Lively taproom offering beer tastings, snacks, a retail store & regular live music.

Food & Drink
Rancho Nicasio
Rustic hangout for drinks, live music & American fare like chicken-fried steak, BBQ ribs & meatloaf.

Food & Drink
Twin Oaks Roadhouse
Veteran roadhouse with an Old West vibe & homestyle American staples, plus live music & a courtyard.

Food & Drink
Speakeasy
Seasonal small plates, craft beer & local wines served in small but airy, old-world digs.

Nightlife
Taps On The River
Family-friendly option for American grill fare, a large beer selection & a scenic riverside patio.

Nightlife
McNear's Saloon & Dining House
A broad menu of international eats is served in this old-timey pub attached to a live music venue.

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Seared
Contemporary grill & lounge presenting refined steak & seafood plates, plus classic cocktails.

Nightlife
Wild Goat Bistro
Fixture for seasonal, globally inspired fare, gluten-free dishes & local wines in rustic-chic digs.

Food & Drink
HopMonk Tavern Novato
Eclectic menu of American food in a dynamic brewpub with live music & a diverse selection of beers.

Food & Drink
Washoe House

Food & Drink
Cucina Paradiso | Ristorante Italiano
Breezy trattoria offering old-school Italian dishes, from pastas to mains, plus a broad wine list.

Food & Drink
Sugo Trattoria
Relaxed, contemporary eatery offering a menu of panini, pasta & locally sourced Italian favorites.

Nightlife
Ayawaska | Petaluma
Ceviche, seafood & modern Peruvian eats paired with cocktails in a lively setting with patio seats.

Nightlife
Cafe Bellini

Food & Drink
Aqus Café at Foundry Wharf
Low-key cafe offering sandwiches, soups & breakfast fare, plus a range of live music.

Nightlife
Brewsters Beer Garden
Laid-back, open-air beer garden featuring modern BBQ, local craft beers, fire pits & live music.

Food & Drink
River Front Cafe

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Sax's Joint
Old-school diner serving American breakfast & lunch standards amid retro black, white & pink decor.

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Tea Room Cafe
Cafe fare, pastries & espresso in an American breakfast/lunch spot with exhibits by local artists.

Food & Drink
The Shuckery
Convivial bistro for fish, oysters & shareable seafood mains served in charming quarters.

Food & Drink
Sarmentine - Organic French Bakery

Food & Drink
Grand Central Petaluma Coffee & Empanadas & Chocolate Café
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