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The Shuckery, Petaluma, CA

The Shuckery

4.8
4.8
1069 Reviews
$30 and under
Oyster Bar
100 Washington St, Petaluma, CA 94952

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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" 2024 & 2025 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Matt Meyer
  • Private party facilities
    Please email inquires to Jaz@theshuckeryca.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Wine Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 3:00 PM - 8:15 PM
    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

What 1,069 people are saying

The Shuckery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Shuckery delights with "fantastic fresh seafood" and an inviting ambiance at the historic Petaluma Hotel. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "delicious oysters." With a diverse menu, including gluten-free options, and a lively happy hour, it's a top choice for seafood lovers. "Highly recommend this restaurant!"

1,069 Reviews
  1. Sandeep VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, excellent service , it was a bit noisy but probably because of loud customers next to us

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  2. Jordan

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came to the Shuckery for my girlfriend’s birthday, and Hannah was an amazing waitress, incredibly helpful and very knowledgeable about the items that would be gluten intolerant safe, and when she didn’t know, she went and found out and made sure that we were taken care of! We will be back again soon because of the experience and the quality of the food.

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  3. yvonne VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite places in the Bay Area. Great value fresh seafood great cocktails. 

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  4. Robert

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere, good food and drinks. Staff was pleasant but our server seemed overwhelmed. She forgot a couple of things I requested and we seldom saw her during our meal. The other staff dropped off our food, bussed our table and took our dessert order. Still, great experience and the staff works really hard, that much is evident. I’ll be back next time I’m in town.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 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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  6. Jen

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 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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  8. Brie

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 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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  9. Steve

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 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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  10. K

    San Francisco196 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 6, 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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FAQs

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

The Shuckery is rated 4.8 stars by 1069 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
8:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
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100 Washington St, Petaluma, CA 94952

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kentucky St
  • Neighborhood
    Petaluma
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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