The Shuckery

4.6

1067 Reviews

$30 and under

Oyster Bar

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

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

Additional information

Location
100 Washington St, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone number
(707) 981-7891
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Daily 15:00–21:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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.

What 1,067 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

OT
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

100 Washington St, Petaluma, CA 94952

Additional information

Phone number
(707) 981-7891
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Oyster Bar, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Daily 15:00–21:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

The Shuckery

Make a booking

Additional information

Offers

Wine Wednesday

Menu

What 1,067 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Shuckery offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Shuckery restaurant rated?

Is The Shuckery currently accepting bookings?

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