Popped in for relaxing lunch during middle of day looking at wedding venues. Nice & cozy even in rainy day Started with appetizers-- shaved broccoli & truffle fries. Substantial for 3. Skip focaccia & cornbread-- mediocre. Lobster sandwich had tons of lobster-- great deconstructed! Two of us split shrimp tacos. Refreshing micktails read more

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The food is amazing. Tastes even better than it looks. Was served promptly. Service was exceptional. Nice ambiance, easy parking and reasonable pricing. But the stairs at the entrance are dangerous. I almost fell on them. My wife actually fell, completely, sideways. She scraped her right arm and blood came out. When I drew the front desk staff to her injury, he showed zero empathy. Someone needs to train him. read more

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I've been here many times and this place is a hidden gem IMO. The food is ALWAYS consistently good. My current favorite is their Paella. The crispy saffron rice makes this one shine along with the fresh seafood. I also had their waffle and fried chicken...also delish! And last but not least is their truffle fries. Must have with garlic aoili. Hotel El D is in the Sonoma Square so you can take a nice walk around the square to do some shopping or enjoy the park. Great location! The restaurant has a nice patio for when the days are beautiful, and plenty of seating inside. Big groups no problem here. The wait staff is top notch so no worries about service. If you want a place you can get great food, but not worried about getting a res this place is it. I hear dinner is even better. Highly recommend. read more

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This was my first time going to the El Dorado Kitchen. What a lovely experience. We sat at a table located on the outside patio. It was surrounded by plants and trees. It was a beautiful day in Sonoma. We stayed for hours so as the sun warmed up the patio, the team of staff ensured the umbrellas were raised and our drinks were full. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. The burrata was served over a marmalade, it fresh and the perfect texture. Absolutely delicious! My friends enjoyed the mushroom flatbread. My friends reported the shrimp ceviche was overrated. My friend reported the seafood was not fresh but the rest of the ingredients were. We shared the vanilla crème brûlée- it was delectable- I wished I had ordered one just for myself! The crème brûlée was served on a shortbread cookie and sorbet on the side. It was a rich, sweet, creamy luscious dessert! Location: It is located in the El Dorado Hotel, facing the square. Parking: There is general parking for the square and street parking. If you are ever in Sonoma, I recommend you stop by for a light lunch or dessert. Based on our experience during lunch, I imagine the evening service and food are just as lovely. read more

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Their paella is quite tasty and is one of my favorite dishes I often order. Good amount of shrimp, mussels and clams.

The only thing I don't like about star ratings is they are an average. In this case the food and ambiance were good to excellent but the service was almost non existent! Our drinks took thirty minutes to get to the table. The food took so long, almost an hour. We had to order an additional drink to pass the time. Now if the plan is to hold the food to increase beverage sales, it's a bad strategy. The water bottle sat empty for 20-30 minutes after two reminders that we needed water. This has never happened at EDK but then we had not seen this waiter on previous visits. I know it wasn't his fault the back room efforts were just not up to par. Not to be political but the back room services are primarily Latino and ICE would make me hesitant to come to work! In any case every things were slow in coming. The food was good for the most part but the Lobster Sandwhich was excellent. Copious amounts of tasty, perfectly grilled lobster with a delicious garish. The down side was that it was so good I had to share a bite with my daughter and my date! They loved it. The Ramos Fizz was the best in Sonoma. Many establishments say they know how to make one but it's just not true. I highly recommend it here for a brunch pairing. read more

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El Dorado Kitchen was able to accomodate our large party of 11 last minute, and for that I'm super thankful! We had a mishap with a reservation at a restaurant across the street (turns out we booked the wrong location, so totally our fault!) and we were stuck in downtown Sonoma with nowhere to go for dinner on a Saturday night. Luckily, El Dorado Kitchen was able to accomodate us! In a private room no less! The space was a really cute front room that looks to be used as a small bar typically. We ordered a bunch of things to share which ended up working well for us. Some favorites were the shishito peppers, burrata, and truffles fries. The spicy margarita was also a favorite Our server, Mike, did a fantastic job accommodating our large group, and was very friendly and welcoming! A friend and I shared the flat iron steak for our main. Unfortunately this missed the mark for me, it was a little bland. Despite this, we really enjoyed the rest of our meal and time at El Dorado Kitchen! read more

We came here on a Saturday night while spending the weekend in Sonoma. It was recommended by a friend who's a local. When we got there, it was poppin. Seemed to be a popular place with both locals and it appeared a few events were going on as well. We sat outside in the patio which was nice and quieter than the inside. Though the inside looked nice as well. We ordered the short rib and the salmon. Both were good. I started with the soup of the day which was butternut squash and it was excellent. We shared a side of the truffle fries which came highly recommended. They were great. Service was good, prices were reasonable, and the food was good. read more

The service was great, attentive and friendly. It was beautiful weather, so we chose to sit outside. We enjoyed our cocktails while waiting for our food, which didn't take too long. I ordered the lobster sandwich- it had bacon, caramelized onions, apple and jalapeño vinaigrette. The sandwich was served with fries. Excellent. read more

El Dorado Kitchen - Lobster Sandwich - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

What a great place to eat right off the Square in Sonoma. We sat in the patio area outside. There was lots of umbrellas to make sure the sun wasn't beating down on us. We ordered cocktails and lunch and the lunch proportions on the entrées that we ordered were huge. We all left with a box with plenty of leftovers. The truffle fries were my favorite and a must have when I go back. read more

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Do you see my happy face? I would like to give 5 star but just left one for improvement. That is mean go on and try them. Best Paella around here and even in Sacramento and Roseville areas , nowhere else beats this kitchen yet. Filet mignon with good pairing wine, wild mushrooms appetizers and salads well done, good service, good food and good wines read more

Had brunch on a Saturday (my buddy was wise to make a reservation). Great experience. The smoked salmon Benedict was delicious, as was the calamari starter with jalapenos. The wine list is first rate (A. Rafanelli!) and the service excellent (thanks Lily). Highly recommend this place. read more

I recently dined at El Dorado Kitchen for a friend's birthday and was extremely impressed by the service. The team helped get us seated early when we arrived ahead of schedule, recognized the occasion without drawing attention, and helped my friend's parents cover our first round of drinks even though they weren't present. One of my friends has celiac and the team was attentive to this. Now for the food. The drink menu offered creative cocktails as well as a full bar for staple drinks. I got a brown butter old fashioned that is definitely worth a try if you're an old fashioned fan. We started with a Caesar salad and Brussels sprouts for the table. The Brussels were AMAZING and the salad was tasty, though not my favorite presentation. I ordered the steak frites, which compared to how my friends enjoyed their dishes I wouldn't necessarily recommend. The fries were incredibly basic for the price and the steak was slightly undercooked (fine by me honestly, but not for everyone) and somewhat tough. It was still tasty, but I think for this menu there are better choices. Everyone else loved their dishes and everything in the restaurant smelled amazing. read more

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Really good good and overall dining experience at El Dorado Kitchen. We ordered the Paella, Ahi Poke Bowl and Beet Salad and were very happy with each of them. Service was attentive and friendly and the overall ambiance was perfect for a lovely day in Sonoma. Recommend! read more

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Joined my gal friends for a Sunday brunch. The ambience was perfect for our girls' gathering. We ordered the Burrata, Brussels Sprouts and Beet salad to share. All were fabulous, but had to say, the Brussels Sprouts were my favorite! For my main meal, I ordered the tuna poke bowl. It had a perfect blend of radish, tuna, sea salad and sauces to make a delicious, light Sunday brunch meal. As an option, you can order fresh greens instead of the rice. Great experience with some fabulous friends. read more

So good! Our server was amazing and so kind amazing customer service! my friend and I went and had really good filet mingion like the food was so good!!!!!! Get the steak read more

In Sonoma for a girls trip. A friend recommended El Dorado Kitchen. The food was excellent. I had the braised short rib. So fork tender and seasoned just right. My friend had the Paella and loved it. The specialty drinks were mmmm, delicious! The service was excellent. Absolutely deserves 5 stars and I'm so picky! read more

Food was phenomenal - highly recommend the truffle fries, paella, and the short rib. Make reservations to get in. Service, food, drinks - all amazing! read more

Fantast8ic food and service! Right in the heart of Sonoma and a great place to eat. Great menu choices, great cocktails and a great ambiance. read more

Horrible horrible dinner. We live in Sonoma and this has been our go to restaurant for years. The last two times we ate here were bad. Carbonara was the consistency of soup had to send it back twice. Ended up never having dinner. Filet mignon was charred and not cooked to rare. What happened here? Is the chef focusing on his cantina? Really miss the old days of great food. read more

Apparently this is a Michelin restaurant. Came here for lunch while in Sonoma for wine tasting. I ordered the shrimp tacos and my friend got a veggie pasta. I really enjoyed my tacos, the shrimp was very crispy and fried to perfection. I wish they gave you three instead of two or maybe a side of rice or something. Just felt like something was missing. read more

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5/5. Great great service!!! The food was also amazing, and the area was so nice. The tuna tartar was to die for, The carpaccio was so good!!! But my absolute fav was the shiitake mushrooms!!!! I wanted to take a picture but didn't get the chance, I finished it to quick. Price was also fair, $180 for 2 people 3 appetizers 1 entree ( the paella is enough for 2 people). read more

El Dorado Kitchen - Very nice outdoor seating - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

We visited El Dorado Kitchen for the first time yesterday to celebrate my birthday. We arrived at 3:30 PM with reservations and got helped right away. It wasn't busy at all and were able to get a seat outside. The ambiance was very welcoming and the weather was perfect. We ordered oysters and bread as appetizers and they both came out quickly. The bread and oysters tasted very fresh and were both delicious. For entrees, we ordered the paella, fettuccine and steak. Our party enjoyed the whole meal and didn't leave anything behind. We would gladly come back again to try other options on the menu. The only downside was not getting a birthday treat as most restaurants offer but nothing too big that affects my overall experience. read more

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It had been years since our last visit to Sonoma, all we could remember is our delicious meal at EDK! When we planned our roadtrip to Sonoma Coast we made sure to include a lunch stop at EDK. This time we dined indoors, which allowed us to enjoy the lovely decor. Our server was friendly, and fantastic! Made some suggestions and allowed us enough time to see the menu. We ordered a bottle of rose Provençal to pair with our starter of shrimp ceviche and enjoyed our delicious risotto, EDK continues to be as delicious as the first time we tried it 9 years ago! read more

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I ordered a crab salad for 1st course it was very good. I ordered a Filet Migion , I ordered med rare. It was more medium. I was very disappointed! Services was excellent. read more

Stopped in for lunch after picking up my wine club order. I had the tostada which I loved. My friend had the lobster sandwich that she enjoyed. Our server, Tsering, was delightful. I've been here once before, but didn't leave a review. There were three of us and we all enjoyed our meal. Salmon, beef and I couldn't tell you what the 3rd person had . I would come back. read more

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Let's start on a positive note. Service and ambiance were stellar. Duff took great care of us as we settled in for the night. The space is quite literally warm which was welcoming on a chilly winter evening. My husband absolutely loved his carbonara and my beet salad was delicious. I was not a fan of the pork belly. The prawns were under seasoned and added nothing to the dish. My star deduction is a result of their reservation system. I booked through open table which will automatically prompt a reservation confirmation a day or two prior to visiting. El dorado also contacted me three different times via text and phone to attempt a confirmation. I was traveling and did not respond. I attempted to call back and confirm the reservation for two days but the calls went unanswered. I brought this to the attention of the staff when we were seated and got a little chuckle over the whole situation. They then proceeded to mark me a no show on open table and I had to prove I was there. So sad. What was a fairly nice night left me with a sour taste. Not something a restaurant wants to do. read more

El Dorado Kitchen - Fettuccine carbonar - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

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This was our second visit to this outstanding Sonoma restaurant and everything we ordered was a 10. Service was great appetizers were great ambience was perfect we really enjoy it here read more

We love the food here! It's a restaurant tucked behind an adorable looking hotel, and we always leave incredibly wowed. Ambiance is romantic and quaint. All the dinner food has been spectacular, we've gone with 8 different people and nobody had anything bad to say. https://eldoradosonoma.com/el-dorado-kitchen/menus/ Apps: burrata, cesar, tuna tartare so much yes Mains: short rib, salmon and lamb are delicious and my friend loved the veggie risotto. Pork chop was always amazing, honestly I don't think you can go wrong. All the sides are great too, so don't forget to add some. Staff is attentive and nice, always running around. Reservations are a bit tough, if you don't see one you like I recommend you call. They have always been pleasant via phone. Location is perfect, right in the Sonoma Town Square. read more

New Year's weekend getaway in Sonoma and the El Dorado Kitchen was a perfect place to start. My hubby and I had a fantastic dinner and experience there. It's a very beautiful restaurant located in the town square of Sonoma and only a mile from our hotel. We had reservations so we were seated immediately. Our server Daniel was very professional, knowledgeable, attentive and kind. My hubby and I ordered the potato and leek soup, the spinach+ mushroom raviolis with shrimp and their seafood paella. Wow, the soccarat (crispy rice) of the paella was amazing. Each dish was delicious, and so beautifully prepared and plated. The flavors were outstanding! It was a 5+ experience overall! We will return for sure and highly recommend to others. read more

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My sister and I ate here a few days ago. It was delicious. They serve their own filtered water. It was some of the best water I've had at a restaurant. I guess I'm a water snob. We both had their chopped salad which was delicious! We took bacon off and added avocado. No additional charge. Oh, and we had truffle fries... oh my gosh those were amazing! We also had craft cocktails as shown in the picture. Definitely recommend this place. However, not cheap. Just like everything in Sonoma and Napa, it's definitely on the spends side but won't disappoint. read more

El Dorado Kitchen - Craft cocktails.... - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

We went in for sparkling wine and some bites, everything was good, food was delicious and our server Ramon was very attentive. read more

El Dorado Kitchen - Tuna tartare and roasted peaches salad - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

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The best oysters I have ever had!! Everything was delicious but I really recommend the carbonara !!! read more

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I would NOT come back here again nor recommend this place solely based on their customer service! We made a reservation for my parents wedding anniversary. We had a party of 14 for a reservation at 6:00pm. In advanced we had let the staff know we had 14, but they advised us the max reservation was for 12 people. (4 of 14 were kids). When we arrived, We let the hostess know that we had 2 addition children and asked if they can make necessary accommodations for 2 additional chairs. In The hostess mentioned that the only way was to pay 20% gratuity and they can accommodate us but without the 20% gratuity we would have to have the kids sit on our laps while we ate dinner because they have a full reservation guest list. I was planning on tipping 20-22% regardless if the service is good but by no means will I be forced to leave a tip of their choice to accommodate 2 extra people for a completely empty restaurant. While discussing the true hostess, a manager by the name of Claudia popped out of nowhere and began to give me major attitude and tell me that adding 2 people is a major inconvenience and they can't make the accommodation. It sounded like they really didn't want our business. They continued to mention they have reservations in every single table and every table was filled. As we continued to eat with our kids sitting on our laps, I saw tables clearing like cockroaches leaving a drain pipe. By 8:00 The restaurant was almost completely empty. . We are almost finished with our dinner at this point and the entire back restaurant is still empty!!!! They also lied to me and told me they have 8:30 reservations, but come to find out, they close at 8:30pm. These workers were completed nasty people and made us very uncomfortable dining there. I went back to the host stand and asked to talk to the manager again. I mentioned the tables are all empty and it was absolutely ridiculous that they wouldn't accommodate 2 more chairs. I asked why she would rather her guests be uncomfortable than accommodate 2 small children at a table. Sounds like they might have been discriminating against us for having kids, since it's a very adult driven area. The manager just continued with her disgusting, attitude. The puppet in the back of her made sure to have her back during this convo. It was truly unprofessional and disturbing that a manger would talk the way she did. She needs to find a job outside of customer service And rather in the back of the restaurant where she doesn't need to be people facing. I'm truly disgusted by the lack of accommodations made, the customer service by the host and management. I have never encountered such horrible management in my life. Even in the 12 years of working in hospitality, I've never seen such unfriendly And rude staff members. I made sure to send the manager Joel an email. His response was very general (thanks for your feedback) blah blah blah. I should have known cus Claudia did warn me that if I message the floor manager he won't disagree with them. Our server was awesome and he did a great job. Here is a photo of the restaurant the way it was at 8pm when we dined there. Completely dissatisfied and would never come here again. Also, don't order their kids pasta with butter. It taste like bland noodles with no flavor. Not to mention, the next day I got sick, and so did my son. Not sure if they put something in my food after I complained or just dirty food management. lol Overall, not a good experience. I should add that we spent the same amount ($1,200) at RH in Yountville the next day and had an amazing experience. They accommodated a large group and were amazing! So hospitable and friendly. I would suggest trying their restaurant instead of El Dorado kitchen. read more

Enjoyed my first time experience at EDK thanks to Cynthia & her recommendations ! Great service, everyone was attentive and polite. Haven't had a better espresso martini in a long time ! All the food was flavorful and satisfactory. Mellow low lit ambiance. Would definitely come back for more. read more

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The salmon is EXCELLENT. Highly recommend. They bring in fresh daily and the way they salt it is just so tasty. I'd gladly come back. We also had the burrata which was very tasty but wow that salmon was mind blowing. Great friendly service and nice heated outdoor seating. read more

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We were so looking forward to lunch. Unfortunately things were off that day. We had a 1:30 reservation for eight. We were seated promptly, but that was the last of anything prompt. It took well over 20 minutes to get our cocktails after we ordered. Then to get appetizers another 40 minutes. To top it off, the calamari was cold once it arrived. Next to get our entree it took another 40 minutes. Our server kept coming by saying it's back upped, I'd believe it except the table next to us came in after us, had their entrees and paid and left before even our entrees were delivered. . Now on to the food. Don't get any salads. Beet salad was canned beets with a few pieces of cilantro and a few caddied nuts. Fish tacos were so little it looked like an appetizer. We sat down at 1:30 and left at 3:30. Wasted our whole afternoon there. I have zero desire to eat there again. The party next to our table was a party of 8 as well. No excuses. read more

Really can't go wrong here with any of the food choices. Personal recommendation is the lobster roll. It's got a generous portion meat, in full chunks, not the cheap shredded stuff you'd find at most locations. Signature cocktails are expertly crafted and quite delicious. Indoor and outdoor seating available, I'd opt for the outdoor patio seating option every single time (assuming of course the weather is cooperating). read more

I am so glad we picked El Dorado Kitchen for dinner. The ambiance, decor, and food were all on point and I hope one day I have the opportunity to come back and try more on the menu. We got the mixed greens appetizer to share. It was such a unique blend of toppings -- including pomegranate seeds, artichoke hearts-- I loved it! The short ribs were hands down the best I've ever eaten. Cooked to perfected, melt in your mouth consistency. And the salsa verde was an unexpected yet fantastic touch. Hernando was our server and he was very attentive and patient. Thank you, El Dorado Kitchen! read more

El Dorado Kitchen - Mixed greens - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California

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The service and wine were excellent but the seafood paella was AWESOME my wife had the salmon and I would have been just as happy eating that. It was so good this will be a destination when I come to Sonoma. Ty El Dorado read more

El Dorado Kitchen - Sea food Paella and Salmon meals - New American Near Me - Sonoma, California