My sister and I went to Central Market tonight for the first time and it was amazing! The Ocean Trout Crudo was out of this world with the fresh guacamole, spicy jalapeño, tangy pickled radish, and crisp cucumber. The Duck Breast was cooked to perfection with a honey glaze, roasted apples and grapes, and a potato puree- perfection!! And don't even get me started on the braised short ribs with au gratin potatoes and roasted carrots - so flavorful! We can't wait to try more. Definitely try it if you're in the area! Service was excellent as well!

What an amazing dinner Four of us got to try, duck wings, trout crudo, gem lettuce a chickpea cake, a pizza, a pasta and a seared tuna WOW Everything was great Not cheap but tasty and well done in a relaxed atmosphere California food at its best Congratulations Service was on point as well

So I was invited to pick a restaurant for an early birthday dinner with my friends Robert and Emily so I picked one that wasn't open on Sundays so I went with the next best French restaurant in the area and we met up here at Central Market for dinner! We started with a bottle of French White Burgundy that wasn't a Chardonnay it was an Aligote grape varietal and really good!! Plus the mark up wasn't as bad as some of the rest of the wines on the list!! We then started with some apps, the homemade seafood sausage, one for the table it contains scallops, petrole sole, fennel and an orange salad, then we had the Waygu Beef Skewer which was so Bomb it was Lit!! Haha the delicious sauce and the beef was so tender and delicious yum!! Then we had the Homemade Mortadella plate which was substantial in its offering served with organic kumquats and chunks of Pecorino cheese on it!! Went well with the wine! The service was excellent and the whole staff did an excellent job!! Then onto the entrees to which Emily and I had the Artic Char which was a nice chunk of fish done medium rare on a sauce I don't remember what the sauce was because I took most of it home! Way too much food for me! Then Robert and Mike had the long slow cooked Angus Short Rib served with Lyonnaise potatoes and served with a Horseradish gremolata with that we ordered wine btg to which Robert had the reserve Zinfandel and I had the Pinot Noir because I tasted the Charbono and it was too light in flavors. The service felt spot on to me and to the table as well! We got out of here for around 250 bucks which is great for a table of four with a bottle and at least 3 glasses of wine, plus apps and entrees! I highly recommend Central Market for anyone!!

Hands down, an excellent place for dinner in Petaluma! The Wagyu beef steak was perfectly cooked with delicious sauce. Thinly cut pork chops came with potatoes, onions, peppers in an amazing sauce. The mushroom pizza was excellent. The chef personally came out and was recent our praise for the amazing meal that we enjoyed. Both the strawberry pie and butterscotch desserts were mouthwatering. Atmosphere was also very nice and service was top notch!

Every time I come to Petaluma, I make a point of eating at Central Market at least once. But, this is a bad review for me because I've been ordering the same thing recently. The grilled wagyu sirloin steak is... amazing. I've also had the short rib, but this sirloin is unreal. Perfectly cooked medium rare, juicy, tender, and served with a greens salad that is just incredible. Chef Tony stopped at my table to check on me too, and the whole staff is really great. My mouth is watering writing this... incredible. Can't wait to go back, but I don't know if I can order something else. The vibe is laid back and relaxing, and just one of my favorite restaurants now.

This has been a favorite dinner spot of mine for years. Came back again last night and was not disappointed. Managed to score reservations just a few hours before dinner at 7pm, yay! Staff is lovely and accommodating. I adore the inside of this restaurant, with its brick walls and high ceilings. Bright, beautiful light coming in from giant windows. It can get loud, but the whole vibe is fun. Crown is mixed - families out celebrating and you'll also spy a few new dates. The bar is a great place to crash and eat. Santa-during-the-off-season spotted at the bar last night (wink), enjoying a meal on his own. Let's talk about the menu. While I do not consume a lot of meat - the main courses of this eatery are meat-centric. BUT. The sides and salads are quite delicious and you won't leave hungry. Pastas also look well-appointed. We each ordered a salad to start, which were very generous portions. Huge salads, I would say. Tasty fresh greens and dressed well. Then we shared a pizzetta. Crispy and predictable. But the real gem was the chickpea farinata. OMG the flavors - and the texture! Kind of a thin, pancake-type flatbread that is crusted with fresh rosemary and sea salt. I literally could have eaten eight of those and called it a night. Great wine list offered as well. Because who eats Italian flatbread without a delicious red? Not these people. You will see a man walking around in an apron. That's Tony, the chef. He's wonderful to chat with, and open to sharing a recipe. Tony is a staple, as he is there every time I visit. Say hi, he's delicious.

Recently we attended a Ravenswood-Once and Future wine dinner hosted by a true Icon of California wine, Joel Peterson who once made the Ravenswood wines before being sold and now has the Once and future wine label. The dinner consisted of several courses of food each paired with one or more wines. One of the courses was Striped Bass with fava Shoots, fava pods and fava beans. Delicious and served with two wines.. Another course was Liberty Farm Duck Cabbage Roll which was a bit unusual but tasted awesome. This was paired with two more wines. Another course was Black Angus Ribeye prepared a perfect medium rare and was delicious paired with two more wines. It was a great dinner, excellent food, 30-35 year old wines, great service. Chef-owner Tony Najiola made it all happen. It was a night to remember. Check the Central Market Website as Tony has started these wine dinners on Tuesday evenings.

This used to be my favorite restaurant in Petaluma, probably still is, but I haven't eaten at many new spots since I used to work downtown years ago. I love that the food is farm to table, so the menu usually changes often based on the season. Ate here for dinner with my family on a rainy Friday night. The place was still pretty packed! We made a reservation but got seated at a high top by the bar. No complaints, my mom just sometimes has trouble getting into high seats because of her back and she's just older now. The bartender/our server Laura is the best. She gets 5 stars in my opinion. She is super friendly, and she is super attentive even though she covers the bar and 3 high tops. She explained everything on the menu we had questions about and was extremely helpful. We shared the ocean trout crudo which was flavorful but definitely the "busiest" crudo I've had. It was on top of guacamole which is an interesting twist. Only complaint is that it comes with 3 pieces. Seems kind of small in my opinion. But it was fine since my mom doesn't like raw fish. 4/5. The winter salad was delicious with salami, pecorino, provolone, anchovy, and a lighter dressing. Super good mix of flavor. 5/5. The testarossa pizza was good but nothing crazy. 4/5. The pork chop is as tasty as I remember it years ago!! 5/5. The sea bass was cooked perfectly and so tasty. 5/5. My wagyu sirloin steak was a little tough, but it's a sirloin. Not exactly as good as I remember it but still good. The fries were lightly crispy but mostly soft...overall 4/5 dish. We were too full so skipped dessert this time. But Laura took time to explain almost every dessert they had that night. I can't express how great she was that night!! Also, they used to serve complimentary bread years ago and it was SO good. They charge $3 now for a basic baguette-still good but the bread isn't the same as what I remember. I think it used to be sourdough loaf style bread...but the butter is delicious. The bread wasn't served warm though. The place can get very loud since it's not a huge dining room. Something to look out for if you come with older people who have a harder time hearing. Overall, I'd say this place hasn't changed much, and I'm glad!

Location and the environment seem to be inviting. Staff might be a little bit tired. Happy hour from 5 to 6 and the price for raw oysters is very good. Food in general is fine but not a place that I will remember the restaurant by the quality or the food that I had. One time experience is ok. Okay w me to come back.