Have now been here for breakfast and for live music on Friday night. Outdoor seating on a wide sidewalk in downtown Petaluma overlooking the river. Nice setting. For breakfast, they have omelets, pancakes, and bennies. They have burgers and wraps for dinner. The falafel wrap is very good. They serve wine and beet. Live music in the summer on Friday evenings. Hard to get a table after six. Nice spot.
THE BEST! GREAT FRESH FOOD, FAIR PRICES IN A LOVELY LOCATION.No chi-chi "wine country" airs or the prices and attitude that goes with it (though Petaluma is refreshingly free of that, thank God!)We live deep in the infamous "fog belt" of northwestern San Francisco. The Riverfront is our "go to" place when we need to get out and linger over lunch in the sunshine.Petaluma has many good restaurants for brunch/lunch, but we love this one because:1. IFood is VERY fresh -- homemade, good, honest ingredients2. HUGE variety of sandwiches, breakfast (served all day), interesting salads, sandwiches -- American, Greek, Middle Eastern3. FAIR prices for very good food and lovely location.T. "It all comes from the top" -- the owner ran a number of lunch places (at the same time) in San Francisco -- including at the Crocker Galleria, a primo, high-end spot in the financial district. He knows what he's doing -- and as difficult as the restaurant biz is, he's a kind, generous, GOOD, man. He's very present -- and a nice, calming, presence. EXTRA BONUS: He hires high schools kid to work there. And his instincts are excellent -- they are always really nice and being the age I am now, it always warms my heart to think that they were lucky enough to work at the Waterfront for their first weekend or summer job.4. LOCATION: right on the river, big, wide sunny wooden patio with LARGE shaded tables and smaller ones in the sunshine. (Some of the other restaurants that have al fresco dining are in the shade.)The Waterfront is just a really lovely, laid-back spot. It can get hot in Petaluma -- but the famous "Petaluma Gap" also draws in the fog and the cold breeze from the ocean as the afternoon wear on-- so best to always bring a jacket with you!It's a real talent to create a comfortable spot with so many good, fresh, delicious options on the menu, excellent value, and just a lovely, relaxing spot to hang with friends and "watch the river run..."
Delicious French Toast ??My first impression... I love the variety of food items. I ordered strawberry, banana French toast & coffee. Unfortunately I spilt my coffee on myself. Elias the OWNER immediately brought out a wet towel, and helped me. I appreciate his hospitality. My cousin enjoyed his salmon sandwich ? & ? It was a very enjoyable experience. I highly recommend this restaurant ?
Lunch was amazing and so delicious!!! Food came out at a perfect speed the owner and staff was so nice checking in on us and I'm so excited to try the rest of the menu!!
We had a delicious breakfast here! The owner was very kind and accommodating to my vegan needs. He cooked up a bunch of veggies and potatoes for me & it was VERY good. My wife loved her Omni breakfast too. The owner came & checked on us to make sure we were happy. He was so nice & funny too. We Highly recommend this place.
Wonderful restaurant to come for any and all occasions. The menu choices are extensive, to say the least! The quality is outstanding. The atmosphere is bright and cheerful. The owner is so accommodating. Service is always doing their best. I look forward to every visit!
Highly recommend! Great food at great prices. I'm always leery when a restaurant has too large of a menu. Ive tried something totally different each time and they knock it out of the park every time.
?Elias is out here literally changing lives one meal at a time! ?This establishment is a whole mood!!? Happiness?kindness?love?
The staff was friendly and the food was delicious! I loved the Chicken fried steak and my wifenhad awesome french toast!
The Great Mill benediction was delicious. Comfortable outdoor seating and friendly staff. Very nice river view.