Reviews for Palooza Brewery & Gastropub in Kenwood, CA
Wow great food, if your in the area definitely worth the stop. We had the bloody shrimp and a few other cocktails. Service was... A+++ as well Read more
We usually frequent the more pedestrian haunts in Santa Rosa proper, but on this warm summer evening, we saw a smoke plume... rising ominously from the east, and following our curiosity, headed out hwy. 12 to investigate. We settled into nervous reliefthat the offending brush fire was well contained, at a mere five acres, an event we shrugged off with a sort of uneasyindifference; Indicative of how our perspectives have changed in these retreating years since the big blaze. So, following thepath of least resistance we decided to continue on and see where the evening led us. This course can lead you into dangerousterritory, from the gastronomic perspective, delving ever deeper into the Sonoma valley on a Friday night. It's mostly the silkshirt and boat shoes crowd as you strike into those touristy wine appellations full of hundred dollar bottles and haute cuisine.But on this night, Palooza struck the perfect balance- a nice place to grab a meal in the bucolic valley, but not snooty. I waspleasantly surprised by the attentive but relaxed service; the bartender, Erin, was engaging and positive... She steered metoward a fine locally distilled bourbon that I quite enjoyed to ease into meal mode. That followed by a truly flavorful and wellportioned dish of Seared Ahi on black rice with a yellow coconut curry sauce, with a mellow flavor that I could not quite place-more Thai than Indian, but with a subtle profile neither sweet nor overly umami, a nice balance that did not detract from thefreshness of the fish. Wherever this flavor hails from, it's worth a visit... The dish and presentation was spot on and left mewanting more, not for lack of portion size, simply because it was that good. Read more
Stopped here twice on my trip in Sonoma. Had two great sandwiches and loved the lavender lemonade. We really loved the outdoor... seating as well Read more
Lovely outdoor seating on a Sunday afternoon, with a guy playing keyboard for ambiance. Food was good, just Way overpriced in... our opinion. Pizza rather bland but well cooked. Lamb burger flavorful. Lavender lemonade was out of this world. Excellentservice. Very dog friendly. Read more
Great place with nice staff. Dog friendly. We ate and watched football on the patio after hiking at hood mountain. Good beer on... draft. Must get the adult grilled cheese with quince paste and bacon. To die for. Read more
Very nice .. the food could use a bit more salt but other than that I loved everything.. my waitress was awesome and super... friendly.. I loved it Read more
Outstanding food!! The fish n fries are exactly what they should be - fresh, flaky, and flavorful! The fish tacos use the same... fish and they were packed with flavor. This place is producing top quality food for a deal of a price! I’d give 6 stars if Icould! Also the Watermelon High drink was amazing! It tasted like fresh watermelon, not a syrup. Read more
Just a good place to grab some good brews and food. My wife and I especially liked the Pilsner, but the cocktails coming out... looked great! Read more