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3 Blocks Off
The Sweet English Pea Ravioli with Truffled Gulf Prawns in Local Sheep’s Milk Silk Cream was outstanding. It had a delicately sweet, almost lemony flavor and was truly a gourmet delight. |
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Auberge du Soleil
We loved the Verjus Roasted Apricots, lemon brioche, pistachio frangipane with noyau ice cream. Superior service, excellent cuisine with lovely presentation and a spectacular view makes Auberge du Soleil a must for dining. |
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Bayview
Grilled Sea Scallop-puree of eggplant, endive-leek-watercress salad, and lemon lime butter-the scallops were tender and the puree accented it perfectly. |
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Brandos
The big favorite was the Oysters Rockefeller, which were a true taste sensation! The oysters were centered on the shell in a light hollandaise sauce and broiled until they were golden brown with spinach, grated parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley. This was a fantastic beginning to our meal. |
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Brasserie
Pea soup is a great test of how all soups at a restaurant will be. We found this to have a great consistency and delicious especially because of the duck. |
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Brix
Roasted Chioggia Beets with Carmelized Belgian Endive, Crisp Ginger & Walnut Vinaigrette. This salad was truly unique and just wonderful! We highly recommend it! |
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Café Citti
Italian Trattoria Special Soup: " Raviolini in Brodo." Luca’s homemade raviolini filled with meat, Swiss chard and fresh herbs served in a chicken broth with fresh tomatoes and Parmesan.-just delicious. |
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Café Europe
The Tastes of Bavaria Freshly grated Potatoes, with onions and herbs. Served with applesauce and sour cream –Crisp and light- Absolutely perfect! |
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Central Market
We really loved the Organic Red Jewel Beets with Shaved Onions and Ricotta Salata Cheese. This was an amazing starter as the beets were sweet and the combination of vegetables and cheese worked well together. |
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De Schmire Restaurant De Schmire Restaurant has been pleasing diners in Petaluma for over two decades. We started our dining experience by ordering Michel Servin Brut Champagne from Vallet in France. |
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E & O Trading Co. |
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The Eastside Grill
Fabulous Family Dining The Main Courses and Specialties all include your choice of soup or tossed salad. It was hard to choose a favorite entrée, but the California Angus Filet Mignon with a Cabernet reduction sauce, served with garlic whipped potatoes and broccoli, has to be near the top of the list. |
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Eldorado Kitchen
Our overall favorite was the Pan Seared Alaskan Halibut. It was served with fingerling potatoes, fennel, calamari, nicoise olives and roasted peppers. The fish was moist and perfectly prepared. It was a very healthy meal that was also tasty. |
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Glen Ellen Inn Restaurant
Where Food and Wine Are Truly Beautiful Things Fire – Roasted Rack of Sonoma Lamb in Rosemary- Cabernet Reduction With garlic flan, and vegetable confetti- This is a large meal; even the heartiest of eaters will be pleased.en Inn |
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Giacomo
Next up was the Bruchetta made with Pesto, Mozzarella Cheese, Garlic and Marinated Tomatoes. Again, very fresh tasting, especially the tomatoes. Gnocchi is usually a good test of authenticity in Italian cooking. |
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Graffiti
We had Blue Point Oysters with chive and rice wine Mignionette. The diced red peppers in the Mignonette were a great addition. The Mulligatawny with grilled lobster tails was also excellent! Another crowd-pleaser was Dungeness Crab Cakes with micro greens and Crème Fraiche over white corn liqueur. They were entirely crab with no filler, which put them a “cut above” |
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Hana
Prepares and Presents great Cuisine - From Sushi to Steak. Tataki of Filet Mignon- Thin slices of seared filet mignon with Ken’s miso dressing on a bed of mixed greens. For the non Sushi eater this is a must. Prepared perfectly, pink in the middle and sliced thinly, it doesn’t get better than this. |
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Hiros
Shrimp tempura with unagi, avocado and tobiko on the outside, drizzled with sweet unagi sauce. This dish had a lovely presentation and a superior taste and freshness. It was Food Art. |
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Jeromes
Jerome’s Mesquite Style BBQ is Texas Style as per new owner Brian Kaplowitz. Jerome’s has been a successful restaurant for 18 years. The food we tasted included BBQ Pulled Pork, BBQ Ribs, sliced beef Tri-Tip and potato salad. Jerome’s BBQ Pulled Pork was a crowd pleaser. |
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JMRosens
We loved the New England Clam Chowder, which was the Soup of the Day, and the salads with a delicious raspberry vinaigrette dressing. The over-all favorite Entrée was the Grilled Thick Cut Pork Chops. |
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John Ash & Co. At Vintners Inn Elegant Setting-Classy Atmosphere-World Class Cuisine and Wine Sonoma Duck Confit—with scallion pancakes, green onions, arugula and an Asian dipping sauce. |
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Kabuki
The Petaluma Roll which included Yellow tail, Tuna, green onions and carrot which was deep fried and rolled –tobiko. A Roll which was worthy of its name. It was very fresh and tasty. |
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Kate & Docs
The Chicken Fried Steak was smothered with country sausage gravy and was accompanied by scalloped potatoes and corn on the cob. This is another excellent choice. Kate & Docs |
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Last Day Saloon
Our favorite was definitely the Chicken Marsala. This entrée was served piping hot. The skinless, boneless chicken breast was prepared with fresh basil, shallots in a Marsala and mushroom wine sauce. |
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Latitude
The most impressive of the Starters was the Goat Cheese Fritters with “Andate” Goat Cheese, Phyllo, Watercress and Pistachio Dressing. The presentation and flavors were superior, so we knew this was just the beginning of a Fine Dining experience. |
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Ledson
We had to try the Seared Foie Gras with a Mulled Wine Apple Napoleon and Pear Sorbet. It just melted in your mouth having a distinctively delicious consistency and delicate taste and aroma. The Warm Butternut Squash Salad with Dandelion Greens, Prosciutto and Honey – Cinnamon Dressing is a delicate and unique salad and a must! |
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Lisa Hemenway's Bistro
Hanoi spring rolls- with mint,cilantro,rice noodles & chili dipping sauce- this sweet and spicy dish is a perfect example of the asian influence and is a must .Lisa |
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Marin Joe’s
A North Bay Tradition The Della Santina family, originally from Lucca in Tuscany, has owned and operated the restaurant for half a century, serving great steaks, pasta and Italian specialties in a pleasing upbeat atmosphere. This is a great place to dine! Read the review for all the details. |
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Marys Apple Creek
Creamy Polenta with Portobello Mushrooms with roasted garlic, brie and a merlot reduction sauce. This is a very flavorful appetizer which was absolutely fabulous and a terrific starter to share. |
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Olema Inn
Delicious California Mediterranean Cuisine The Olema Inn is an historic landmark that first opened on July 4, 1876. The Inn has been meticulously and lovingly restored with 6 luxurious Guest Rooms upstairs and a comfortable Bar and lovely Dining Room downstairs. |
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Ondine
The Best Restaurant In Marin Ondine is a World-Class Restaurant with a spectacular view of the Bay and San Francisco. Engstram Design and To Design have created a wonderful atmosphere with an eclectic modern, yet Asian influence. |
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One Fifty-Four Vietnamese Cuisine
Our choice was to share the Golden Shrimp Salad (Goi Tom Chien). It consisted of delicious deep fried breaded shrimp, cabbage and mint leaves, topped with ground peanuts. It had a truly amazing taste. The soup (Sup) we tried was a fantastic Crab Meat and Corn Soup (Sup Bap Cua) -- unique, subtle and just delicious! |
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Osake Japanese Restaurant-Sushi Bar & Grill Osake Prawns-Lightly Battered Prawns served in a mildly spicy sauce with onions, green and red bell peppers. Another good choice for the non ‘RAW" diners. The next time I’ll ask for a hotter sauce but that’s just our preference. |
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Pairs Restaurant
Bright Light Nutty Asian Pear Slaw with Crumbled Blue Cheese- A great unusual salad which we highly recommend!!! Paired well with The 1999 Blockhedia Ringnosii , Lorenza- Lake County Zinfandel. |
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Pazzo
Our favorite was the Gorgonzola Crusted Duckling. It’s a braised half duckling which is deboned, crisped, encrusted with warm gorgonzola cheese, and served with a roasted garlic and herb Marsala cream sauce. The flavor is fabulous! We also loved the Chicken Marrakech. The Moroccan spices infused in the half young chicken with garlic, onions, tomatoes, eggplant and almonds made it a delicious entrée. |
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Risibisi
Partners Marco Palmieri and Chef Fabio Flagiello -- both originally from Trieste, Italy-- have created a fabulous new destination restaurant in Petaluma.? The cuisine features modern interpretations of Mediterranean, French, Italian, Californian and Spanish dishes.
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Rocker The whimsical oversized teak rocking chairs on the front porch of the Valley Ford Hotel were a good indicator of the sweet and sincere hospitality that we were about to experience at Rocker Oysterfeller’s Kitchen & Saloon. |
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Sassafras Restaurant & Wine Bar
Fresh and Sassy Modern American Cuisine The tomatoes were luscious and the Goat cheese was milder than any we had ever tasted. These were definitely some of the best appetizers and salads we’ve had all year! |
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Star of India
We had a lovely time at Star of India restaurant. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. The Indian cuisine was spicy yet subtle, flavorful and piping hot. This was a superb dining experience rivaling many of the gourmet restaurants we have experienced over the years. |
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Stellas
We’d heard that Gregory was one of the most talented Chefs in West County and we were looking forward to our meals featuring fresh homemade dishes prepared with local produce in a Mediterranean, Pacific Rim or California Cuisine Style. |
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Stormys
Our choices for entrees included a beautiful house cut of Prime Rib with a light Au Jus and Creamed Horseradish. It was perfectly prepared rare as ordered. The vegetables which included delicious broccoli and carrots and the mashed potatoes were topped with red and green pieces of peppers |
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Sugo
The Bombay Pakoras, which are rock shrimp deep-fried in a Taj beer batter, were our favorite. They were spicy and had a light delicious papadon crust. We also enjoyed the Samosa. These crispy vegetable turnovers were filled with special potatoes and peas and had a thin flakey crust. |
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Tolay
The table was elegantly set with stylish floral arrangements and the room with softly lit. Executive Chef Wayne Van Akin has designed a menu to reflect the bounty of Sonoma County. |
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Trattoria Vino Grigio The entrée menu focuses on classic Italian dishes, and there was something interest- ing for everyone. Our favorite was the Scaloppini al Limone -- Veal Scaloppini sautéed in white wine, capers, lemon and butter. |
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Tuscany
Fantastic Flavors of Italy Baked flatbread with herbs, garlic and cambozola cheese. This came with one of our favorites- A baked garlic- It worked perfectly with the tasty flatbread and the soft cambozola cheese. |
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Waterfront
We were especially happy that we decided to try the Fish Special of the Day. It was mouth-watering Potato Pesto Crusted Baked Halibut topped with a tomato basil cream sauce. |
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William Tell House
The Shrimp Cocktail was our favorite and is as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye. We also enjoyed the Deep Fried Coconut Shrimp, perfectly crispy and accompanied by a tasty mango sweet chili sauce. |
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Wolfhouse
The Starters included a fabulous Soup of the Day. It was a Red Curry Squash with lentils, coriander, tarragon and scallions on top. This was a great way to begin our meal and with its unique taste we knew we were in the right place. |
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