Street Social

Street Social is a great addition to Petaluma dining options.

With seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, the menu features small plates that are big enough to share as well as full-sized entrees. The only problem is that there are just too many good choices, and making a final decision is difficult.

Creamy and rich, the housemate ricotta with grilled Della Fattoria rustic bread ($8) is fantastic paired with a glass of Rack & Riddle brut. Served with ripe, creamy avocado, Anna's Dungeness crab ($16) is complemented by a little blood orange and just the right amount of blistered Serrano Chile to give the dish a little "zing." Drizzled with miso "Caesar" dressing, the charred brassicas (cruciferous vegetables, $12) make even a meat lover want another helping. Roasted root vegetables perfectly complement the New York strip steak ($32), while lightly pickled collard greens add an unexpected boost of flavor. (Don't knock it until it you try it!)

The wine list is compact, yet it has enough well-chosen selections that provide selections sufficient to enhance the entirety of the menu. As mentioned above, the yeasty Rack & Riddle brut is a good go-to for sparkling. From the 2018 vintage, Baudry "Les Granges" Chinon is a great pairing with the more hearty dishes. Beer lovers are not forgotten: there are multiple selections from local brewing star Fort Point.

The space was formerly a wine shop as evidenced by the "wainscoting" forged from repurposed wooden wine boxes. Despite soaring ceilings, the brick-walled dining room is tiny: 14 seats downstairs with 4 more (or 6, if you are really friends) upstairs.

Street Social is really local: the chef and his lovely wife and hostess extraordinaire are Sonoma residents and veterans of multiple esteemed local dining venues. The polish and class of service combined with the excellence from the kitchen belie the fact that Street Social is their first foray on their own.

Street Social is great with the potential to be exceptional. Make reservations; as more people find this gem, you will need them.

Had a wonderful meal here Saturday night. Loved the sophisticated and inviting cozy space, attention to detail and friendly service. The food was fresh, locally sourced and amazing. Loved the crab and citrus salad. The chicken liver mousse with grilled bread and the bourbon vanilla creme brûlée we’re out of this world! So happy to have this new addition to Petaluma! We will definitely be back.

After following Street Social on Instagram for over a year now and getting to know the Chef and his wife, I will say with 100% honesty that Street Social is EXACTLY what Sonoma county needed to revive it's slowly dwindling food scene. The cozy atmosphere immediately encourages you to relax and enjoy what an absolute treasure dining at Street Social is. Warm and inviting, this is a place that is one to impress as well as open yourself to new and exciting culinary adventures.
Also, if the menu is not impressive enough, the sheer fact that it is the owner and chef alone cooking and putting out these dishes (with occasional help from his lovely wife) is beyond impressive for the quality alone.
This is a place I will/would recommend to anyone who is looking for a new dining experience as well as anyone who enjoys absolutely amazing food.

Had a wonderful meal in this cozy and welcoming new restaurant. Petaluma food scene just got better with the addition of Street Social. Do yourself a favor and go soon!

Great little hole in the wall that gives off a cozy vibe in a warm environment and has even more comforting food!