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The Shuckery, Petaluma, CA

The Shuckery

4.6
4.6
1067 Reviews
$30 and under
Oyster Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Indulge in seafood the way it was meant to be—fresh, seasonal, and delightful. Experience The Shuckery, where we offer raw oysters and a range of creatively crafted, ocean-inspired dishes. Beyond just an oyster bar, The Shuckery embodies a culinary journey rooted in genuine hospitality and dishes that both comfort and exhilarate.

Best of The Bohemian Northbay Winner "Best Restaurant for Oysters" 2022 & 2023 and "Best Sommelier" and "Best Wine List in Sonoma County 2023"

Currently, all our seating is indoors, and we provide a unique experience in the heart of downtown Petaluma, nestled in the historic and beautiful Hotel Petaluma.

To ensure we can accommodate all of our guests, we kindly ask that table seating is limited to 1 hour and 45 minutes for parties of 2-4 and 2 hours for parties of 5+ or more.
While reservations are recommended, we do have an 18 seat first come, first served bar and hightop table selection for walk-in guests.
Chef; Matt Meyer
Owner; Jazmine Lalicker

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 15:00–21:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (707) 981-7891
  • Website
    http://www.theshuckeryca.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Meyer
  • Private party facilities
    Please email inquires to Jaz@theshuckeryca.com
  • Location
    100 Washington St, Petaluma, CA 94952
  • Area
    Petaluma
  • Cross Street
    Kentucky St
  • Parking details
    Parking is 2 hr for all street parking if you arrive after 4 PM - you don't need to worry about timing.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 15:00 - 20:15
    25% off all bottles of wine every Wednesday. Enjoy your wine in the hotel lobby or our stylish dining room. We boast a natural wine list with unique grape varieties worldwide.

    Wine Wednesday photo

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 1,067 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Shuckery offers an exceptional seafood experience in downtown Petaluma. Renowned for "fantastic food," "friendly service," and a "modern menu," it captivates diners with fresh oysters and creative dishes like the scallop appetizer. Though occasionally noisy, its "vibrant atmosphere" and "attentive staff" make it a local favorite, particularly during happy hour.

1,067 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the oysters! Had a variety of fresh oysters from around the region, also baked and fried, they were all amazing and the salad was delicious! Service was great, cocktails fabulous, and historic Petaluma Hotel is a beautiful location. We will be back soon!

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  2. Jen

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Shuckery is one of my favorite places to eat, talk and enjoy the atmosphere. Our waiter Mac was awesome and everyone else that works there was helpful and thoughtful. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful restaurant with fantastic fresh seafood! Tried the seafood tower, which was amazing. Divine cocktails, nice wine selection too!

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  4. Brie

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We finally visited The Shuckery and were warmly greeted by the bubbly host. Arriving 20 minutes early, we were seated promptly. Our cocktails were delightful, and the local bread basket with its olive oil dip was a standout. The fresh oysters and citrusy Caesar salad impressed us, as did the generous ahi poke bowl. While the braised short ribs were flavorful, they lacked the expected tenderness. A request for hot sauce led to a pleasantly fiery surprise, appreciated by both of us. The ambiance was lovely, but service felt slightly inconsistent. Our server tended to neighboring tables more frequently, leaving us waiting to order additional drinks and food. The food runners were more attentive, and we ended up interacting with them more than our actual server. Despite this, they ensured we had what we needed. We concluded our evening with drinks by the hotel lobby fireplace, a perfect end to a rainy night. We’re eager to return and explore more seafood offerings, especially the tinned fish and catch of the day.

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  5. Steve

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great. We went during happy hour and had a great food and oysters were amazing.

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  6. K VIP

    San Francisco193 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We LOVE the Shuckery and go at least once a month. The Film Noir cocktail is the best. We had the short ribs dinner last night that we were not thrilled with but the salads are always very good. I think its best just to stick to fish dishes.

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  7. Grace VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for happy hour and it was early (3:30 pm) and not busy. Oysters were fresh and excellent and even though we got brought the wrong menu item, it was a delicious accidental substitution and we accepted it as something the universe intended. Very happy and we will always go back for happy hour.

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  8. Charles VIP

    Hawaii13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was overall a positive experience. Went there with a guest from Boston and we both enjoyed it. The oysters were excellent as was the whole fish. We totally devoured. We definitely will go there again.

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  9. MamaMarci

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters were delicious 😋 Service was good, Della bread was perfect!

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  10. Julia

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always come here for happy hour, it’s always a great time! We always get the two buck shuck and the cocktail spread of crab and shrimp!  I will say they’re cocktails are okay, doesn’t taste as fresh as some other cocktails I’ve had but we enjoy it! 

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FAQs

The Shuckery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 981-7891.

The Shuckery is rated 4.6 stars by 1067 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Shuckery

100 Washington St, Petaluma, CA 94952

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kentucky St
  • Area
    Petaluma
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 15:00–21:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is 2 hr for all street parking if you arrive after 4 PM - you don't need to worry about timing.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Meyer
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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