McNear's Saloon & Dining House

Really loved this place. It was my first time visiting Petaluma, I came here by recommendation and it did not disappoint. I sat at the bar and Cole was my bar tender. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and always readily available. The ambiance is so laid back, comfortable and historical. I enjoyed the Calamari for my appetizer, the French dip, and the Baja fish tacos for my main course. All the food was hot, fresh and flavorful. I will definitely come back to this establishment as it made me feel at home. Thanks to all!

With Gratitude,
Vanessa

I'd like to give McNear's a 4-star rating, but instead award a 3-star and plan to elsewhere. We were happy with our meals, though my wife had annoyance with very long spinach stems protruding, making it awkward to eat her salad. My Philly cheese steak was good for a Californian, but not Philadelphia quality (none are). Our simple drink order (Arnold Palmer and root beer) took forever to be served. In general, service was a touch on the slow side overall (crowd level appeared "moderate").

Prices, though seemingly high, are in line with other restaurants. Free street parking is available, but scarce. The deal breaker was a 3.5% "convenience fee" tacked on to the bill (which was then subject to sales tax). Then they blatantly suggest what to tip - starting at a minimum of 18%.

Mediocre at best.
Def has changed from a year+ ago.
Service is ok.
Best part is location.

I was recommended to this place by a friend. I had fish and chips. When we walked in the host was nice and sat us down promptly. Our server was also very nice so we were happy. We received our food and it was good but the prices are Sausalito prices but without the view and quality. I'm not sure I would come back as my partner also thought the prices were high.

With a look and atmosphere as eclectic as it is as McNear's Saloon & Dining House, one would think that it has been around for generations, but you'd be surprised that they have only been around for the past thirty-five years and counting. Open since St. Patrick's Day 1989, McNear's Saloon & Dining House has certainly become a local institution in downtown Petaluma. Located on Petaluma Boulevard North, McNear's Saloon & Dining House is a part tavern, part family restaurant, part sport's bar, part banquet hall, and even part theatre and event space as it is connected to the Mystic Theatre & Music Hall which was founded back in 1912. What brought me and a group of friends here was a recent sunny weekend afternoon and we were walking through town and as we passed by places that were piquing our interest, a member of our party suggested we head to McNear's Saloon, and without knowing anything about this beloved local establishment, I was sold since they knew where we were headed and I didn't. Coming from Washington Street on foot, it was actually super easy to find McNear's Saloon, and when we arrived, it was after the lunch rush, so we were lucky enough to be seated immediately at a table for four in their front patio area.

The lunch and dinner menu at McNear's Saloon & Dining House is separated into categories including Appetizers, Salads, Sandwiches, Burgers, House Favorites, Something Sweet or desserts. They also have a separate menu of daily specials, as well as a full menu filled with libations with cocktails, wine, and beer from the draft, bottle or can. Since we were a group of four my friend and I were not super hungry, and since the table was going to split a few appetizers to begin with we ordered their Memphis Pulled Pork Sandwich Slow which featured smoked pork shoulder, topped with house slaw, and topped with bbq sauce served on a brioche bun. The appetizers we chose to split among the four of us included their Brussel Sprouts, which were deep-fried topped with smoked bacon, apple chutney, parmesan, lemon; and their Fried Zucchini, which was served with a ranch dipping sauce. All of their sandwiches come with a side option of fries, soup, salad or slaw and we order their French Fries, which are served crinkle cut. With our dining mates ordering dishes such as Fish and Chips and the Fish Tacos, in addition to plenty of libations, we were all set for the day.

Our first two dishes were their appetizers which were their Brussels Sprouts and their Fried Zucchini, of which I actually liked the former better as they were served with white raisins and chopped green onions as well, which made for a more thoughtful entrée. The zucchini were sliced like pickles and were your run of the mill deep fried savory treat. As for our entrée, ordering a Memphis Pulled Pork Sandwich from an Irish Pub sounds odd enough, what is odder that they do not have a corned beef sandwich on their menu, but ironically enough the sandwich tasted pretty good, and with the amount of condiments that McNear's Saloon provides only enhanced the flavor. Their fries were only average as crinkle cut are not my favorite type of French Fry, but the best part was the price as it came to twenty dollars per person among my friend and I, as we didn't order any libation for this visit, so it was the perfect pick me up and get me on my way kind of meal. Are there better options for dining in what is becoming the trendiest of places in respect to downtown Petaluma? There sure are, but with drinks and bites in an unpretentious setting, sometimes the best meal to enjoy is to try one as unfussy as it served seven days a week at McNear's Saloon & Dining House, where old-fashioned pub bites that are inspired from around the world still reign supreme.

Great place to stop for lunch. I ordered the ago tuna salad (it's my favorite!) and my husband order the Philly cheesesteak. He said it's the best he's ever had. We went on a Tuesday and it was mellow here. I love the outdoor patio

I thought this place would just have regular bar food when I walked in. I was craving salad so I ordered the fried chicken salad.

And....it's probably the best fried chicken salad I've ever had!!! Friend chicken tender is crispy, tender and airy. Salad has apple slices, nuts and blue cheese. I don't like blu cheese at all but I can't believe I enjoy the blue cheese with the salad so much. I may change my mind for blue cheese because of this salad.

It's a very pleasant surprise and now I want to come back to try different things!!

They're good is crazy expensive and their staff are a bunch of twit.
No one there can operate a phone.
Don't bother going there!

I heard McNears is a Petaluma stable so I felt like I had to try it. The restaurant/bar is in a great location right downtown with a unique ambiance. The staff was extremely friendly and the menu consisted of a wide variety of items. I got the Cornel salad which was okay. The ingredients were fresh but wish it was mixed and had more greens. The coleslaw and house made tenders were 10/10!

I'm a local Petaluma guy and I've been going to McNear's for years. Knowing that it's not the best food in Petaluma. but it's a really fun place to go to and the service is always great. Somethings changed. I didn't recognize one person in the restaurant and the host was rude and our server was rude. Didn't get the order right forgot to put stuff in and unapologetic. And a 45 minute wait for dinner. I'm gonna give it probably a year before I go back.