Love this restaurant. It is beautiful inside, the waiters are awesome and the food is always delicious. We try to get there every week or so. read more

Great dinner at Eldo this weekend! Located just north of I50 and El Dorado Hills Town Center, it's near Raleys and Band of America. The establishment is half restaurant and card house, the dinners are really good. They have a great list of cocktails, mocktails, wines, etc. We started everything off with their bread and truffle butter-delicious! I recommend trying it as the butter just melts on the warm bread! For dinner, I had the pappardelle pasta with bolognese and my wife had the filet. Both were delicious! Wait time was very reasonable and the staff was always courteous, assisted us with the menu, and checked back to make sure everything was as we expected. Unfortunately, they have a great desert menu but we were full from our main course so we will have to come back again! read more

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Unfortunately, I can't say I had the best first impression at Eldo, which came highly recommended from friends for my dad's birthday. I first made a reservation online, one week in advance for 5pm on a Tuesday. In the reservation notes, I specifically requested a table on the patio (I have a toddler that is in the throwing food on the ground phase), requesting a high chair and stating this dinner is for a 69th birthday dinner. When we arrived 5 minutes before our scheduled reservation, we had to wait almost 15 minutes past our reservation because our table outside was not ready. We had to wait for them to get cushions for the patio chairs, wait time 15 minutes. When they brought us back to the table stating it was "ready" - it wasn't; the table was not wiped down, there was not a high chair, no napkins/utinsils - needless to say, the table was still not ready. After almost 30 minutes past our reservation time, we finally sat down. Our server Nick was cool, personable and provided good recommendations. The best thing we ordered was the lobster roll. One of the best I have ever tried. They have a good selection of starters, seems to be their bread and butter at Eldo, just the starters. The oysters 1/2 doz for $24 was pretty good, nice and fresh oysters. The following entrees were pretty salty which included the Eldo Burger and Bolognese. My shrimp skewers were okay, it came with 2 skewers and the rest of the plate was a cucumber salad, a lot of roasted potatoes and 2 large homemade pita flatbread, nothing to write home about with the entrees. Pretty disappointing all together with the main dishes. With a bill of $325, sad to say Eldo is overrated in my honest opinion, sadly not rushing back for a second visit anytime soon. read more

ELDO - $24 for 6 oysters - Seafood Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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One of the best restaurants in EDH!My husband treated me to anniversary dinner here last night. We had crab cakes and beet citrus salad as starters,it was so good!Also shared a bottle of Frank Chardonnay which was very affordable and good too. I had the Miso sea bass and husband had the Braveheart filet. My miso dish started out good(loved the rice and mushrooms!)but the leeks with cod kind of had a sour aftertaste I didn't care for.I would get it again if it was just mushroom,miso and rice lol! That part was yummy. Husband's steak was so good!I'm definitely getting that next time. We had the butter cake and bread pudding for dessert.Liked both but preferred the bread pudding,one of the best we ever had. Service,hostesses was a class act and we felt pampered here. Our bill came to around $200 and we felt like it was a great value for all that! It's been awhile since I've been at a restaurant where I can't wait to come back. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch! The chef truly knows what he's doing and is also such a kind, sweet person. We had a wonderful experience and highly recommend this restaurant! read more

ELDO - Taco - Seafood Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

Found this place on Yelp. Food was very good! Enjoyed their happy hour menu: hamachi shots, crab cakes and lamb chops! All super tasty The truffle fries we kept looking for the truffle taste but didn't find it prominently on the fries. They were more like well seasoned garlic fries. We ordered their 20oz charred rib eye with stacked potatoes and broccoli split three ways along with pork chops with mashed potatoes. Both dishes were delicious. We'd come again for sure! Nice middle point from SL Tahoe and Alameda The only disappointment was the service. Getting the food was great, taking plates away when finished didn't happen. For an upscale restaurant, leaving empty serving plates and dining dishes was poor. 3 out of 5. I won't leave photos of them here. read more

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Sure, nice ambiance but very limited menu on food!!!! Service seemed fine just the menu didn't impress me at all.

I enjoy myself all the time. Food is full of flavor. I have not had one bad meal yet! The vibe is very nice whether it's drinks with friends ,date night, solo dinner, AMAZING happy hour , phenomenal drinks , and great time with the family. I'd advise coming for happy hour to try a little bit of everything. It's worth it. And pretty decent happy hour menu price point. read more

ELDO - Menu - Seafood Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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Man.. I wanted to love this place. We need a place like this, but they totally missed the mark... by ALOT. Came here on a Sunday afternoon with some friends and we all ordered drinks and entrees. Drinks were so pretty and so delicious 10/10. Our waitress was nice but also seemed spread thin? Our food came, my steak was dry, and not a memorable plate. My husband ordered the chicken sando and that was ok. My friend ordered a breakfast sando that came after we all finished eating. My gf ordered a salad, and it came undressed and the shrimp was raw... I don't think more needs to be said about our experience. Our waitress was totally professional about it and comped half the table - on the receipt it said it was her error which I disagree with, but we appreciated the accountability. read more

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I was very fortunate to go to an event that was partially catered by ELDO, Hamachi Shooters have been on my mind ever since. Needless to say, I have been looking forward to dining at the restaurant. Pulled up on a weekday, service was pretty light but I still sat at the bar. Place is very nice, great ambiance, excellent place for a date night. I came specifically for the Hamachi Shooters and they were well seasoned and flavorful but lacked any textural contrast. Delicious but some type of wonton crisp or chip (or cone) would've definitely set it off. Still a banger but there's other things I'd try next time. Octopus was cooked perfectly (which is not easy, hats off to the chef) and had a great balance in flavors. This was an adventure in Potato Salad but I enjoyed it nonetheless. If you like octopus, I'd say def worth the order. All in all, great experience and will def pull up when in the area, 4/5. read more

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Came with my family for a birthday celebration and had a good meal. We started with some cocktails which were great and the lobster rolls that were seriously fantastic. I got the halibut which was good but not my favorite. The ribeye special was tasty and the miso cod was great! We sat outside which was lovely and our server was so kind, we loved chatting with her. I'd definitely try this place again! read more

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Excellent Food, Great Service, and Memorable Ambiance! Reminds me of Hero's Ranch Restaurant in my original hometown of Saratoga, CA. Highly recommended read more

ELDO - Octopus! Best Appetizer on the Menu - Seafood Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

My parents took me for my birthday. Made reservations for 5pm. Waitress was awesome very attentive. We started off with the bang bang shrimp. Tasty, ful, shrimp were temperature hot. 5/5 We each got a salad, I got the Cesar salad ,my dad got the chop house salad with the blue cheese vinaigrette, and my mom got the peach and burrata salad . All very good . For entree's I got the lobster roll , the bun was amazing the lobster was good not great , it was more mixed up in mayo , small string pieces not chunky lobster that you would expect for 30+ dollars. Both my parents got steak , they were epic! Perfectly cooked and seasoned. For dessert we shared the caramel popcorn sundae!! 5/5 definitely come back read more

I am happy to share some great intel. Not long after our visit, I got a text from the new manager Emilee. She reported that one of her first acts was to cover that ugly door and not allow anyone to use it. She even sent me a pic to show the change. My husband and I went for a second visit and I can confirm this is a gorgeous restaurant and that door is covered with beautiful velvet drapery. Service was excellent and food was good. The experience feels special and romantic. I could see that Emilee takes her job seriously by responding to the feedback plus the night of our second visit she was working hard running food and drinks to tables, helping keep things to run smoothly. I plan to take my dad here for father's day! read more

My family and I dined in on a Monday night with reservations at 6:45pm. We were very excited to dine here since we were celebrating my dad's retirement as a family and I have read great reviews so far. We sat down and waited 10 minutes until we were greeted by our server. We had to ask one of the employees for waters and menus, menus were given but waters were not filled until we asked again. While we sat with this unwelcoming feeling, I noticed that tables around us were constantly getting checked on which was disappointing since we had to ask for the menus and waters. We finally were able to look at the menu and then placed an order. Our appetizers did come out quickly which was nice. We ordered the octopus and crab cake appetizer. Both items were tasty so no complaints for the food. After the appetizers they cleared the table, and then the main dishes started to come out. All dishes were presented nicely but they forgot to give us new utensils so the food was sitting at the table for a couple of minutes and we ended up having to ask for new utensils. But, they did forget one main dish which was delivered 15 minutes after everyone else and our server did not seem to care. Food - 3.5/5 stars Service - 1/5 stars Overall, the food was tasty but I do not recommend as you can find better restaurants with more friendly and welcoming service for the price. :( read more

ELDO - Seafood Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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Living in El Dorado Hills I was happy to hear about this new place that had opened up. Went out this New Year's Day and totally loved the ambience, the decor and everything. They are understaffed and this is the only reason I deducted a star. Despite being understaffed our server did her best to keep everyone attended. I am hoping this is a one off because we would definitely want to visit them again. Food was wonderfully cooked and all the dishes were delicious. read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got a chance to the other day. It was a Monday and they had an all day happy hour menu. We like to sit at the bar, so we found a spot that was surrounded by dirty dishes and squeezed in. It was a few minutes before we were acknowledged, and eventually got our drinks. Checking out the happy hour menu, we decided to go with a few small plates. We tried the Mexican corn, sausage and flat bread, fried chicken with cornbread, and crispy nigiri bites. Everything was fine, but nothing was great. If we would have paid full price, it would have been deeply disappointing. At this point we were still surrounded on both sides by dirty dishes. The vibes at the bar were not fun. Cocktails were ok. I can't see myself going back here unfortunately. read more

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This was the worst restaurant management experience I've had not only in Eldorado Hills, but in totality. We arrived as a group of six with a 7:00 PM reservation for a birthday celebration and were not seated for over an hour because the table reserved for us was still occupied by a previous party who had been there nearly 3 hours, even after already finishing their meal. Despite repeatedly asking the hostess to check on the situation throughout the hour and manage the overstayed table, nothing was done. There is no area for waiting guests, so we had to stand next to other tables near the bar. We ultimately escalated directly to the owner and told him we were prepared to leave and dine elsewhere. The owner specifically told us he would "make it worth our while." Only after that conversation were we squeezed into a small 4-person table. While waiting to be served, we watched two other parties go through the exact same situation, both having to escalate to management just to be seated well past their reservation times. On top of the 6 person party that refused to leave after their meal was finished, there was a 20-30 person corporate party playing holiday games where throughout the night, the owner was drinking and socializing with this group, even sitting at their table, while multiple reserved parties stood waiting, frustrated. We spoke directly to another party who had a 7:30 PM reservation, and they shared how shocked they were by how we were treated. They weren't seated until around 9:00 PM, and only after complaining themselves. After about 1.5 hours, we were finally situated. As part of the owner's promise to "make it worth our while," we were brought complimentary rosé--which was bottom shelf, undrinkable, and largely left untouched. This was in no way appropriate or meaningful remediation. Food was mixed at best: - They were out of the truffle Parker house rolls, which was the item I was most looking forward to - Garlic shoestring fries were good, but no one cared for the Greek fries - Chicken cornbread was flavorful, but the chicken was dry - Burger and scallops was decent, but caesar salad was soggy and not great - Vodka chicken parm had far too little sauce - Wagyu filets were fine - For dessert, the birthday guest received a caramel popcorn sundae, which unfortunately had extremely stale popcorn--so stale it felt impossible to chew. It was left completely uneaten What makes this experience even more frustrating is that we personally witnessed other late-seated parties receive far better remediation: one party had their entire meal comped, while another received free appetizers in addition to the rosé. We definitely did not feel like our special night out was "made worth our while" after still paying a $500 bill. There is a deep issue of mismanagement here, made worse by clear favoritism. The owner was visibly cozying up to certain tables while completely neglecting others--specifically guests who had reservations and were waiting far past their scheduled times. This is not a one-off mistake; it reflects total mismanagement. Check my reviews- I've dined at a lot of establishments. The correct approach that is best practice in industry is: - Actively manage table turn times by clearing tables that have finished dining and have passed their reservation allotted time - If the restaurant is absolutely behind schedule, stop accepting new guests and suggest they come back another day - Treat all parties the same, not just the ones you choose to socialize with This restaurant's inability to manage reservations, hold overstaying tables accountable, and fairly remediate impacted guests--especially while the owner prioritized socializing with other parties--made this an experience we would not recommend. read more

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Absolutely top-tier dining experience! We came to ELDO Chophouse & Kitchen and every detail hit the mark. The absolute highlight of the meal was the shrimp and crab cakes, packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and let the seafood shine without being heavy on filler. Fantastic food, great atmosphere, and exceptional service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I have been here multiple times sitting at the bar or grabbing a table, absolutely amazing vibes inside, great atmosphere classy crowd, and good food and drinks. read more

ELDO - Seafood Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

This is the spot in EDH, aka El Dorado Hills. The ambience was suited for a causal and semi causal wear. The interior design and decoration was appealing to the eye, very elegant and fancy if you're looking to dress up for the evening. Once seated, the service was amazing. Our server was very attentive and on point, whether it was topping our drinks and kept a manageable eye on our table. The cocktails were delicious with a touch of greatness . The old fashion was to die for, mixed adequately to perfection. The espresso martini to die for, the amount of liquor was perfect. I love this drink. The food, the lobster rolls were delicious, cooked perfectly with the amount of butter. Just delicious. The chicken parmagiano was huge in serving, topped with pasta, very tasty. My sugestion, share this meal. The food was amazing. Overall, This restaurant gets a 5/5 , just amazing. I will be back for sure! read more

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Came once for dinner and the food was great. What was better was finding out about their Happy Hour. Service was prompt, food came out fast, drinks were delicious, and you can sit outside on our beautiful spring days. We had the crab cakes, truffle fries, oysters, and pappardelle. The cocktails were beautiful, food was great, and prices were even better. I'd highly recommend Happy Hour here. Great for a date night too, but deals are always a steal! read more

ELDO - Happy hour - Seafood Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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When you walk in, there is a huge bar centered here. It is beautiful decoratively speaking. The staff were really nice and service was quick! The food was packed with flavor. Truffle frites were really delicious, crispy fries 9/10. Crab cakes: 9/10 sauce was delicious, portion was great and the crab was sweet and slaw was good. Lobster roll: 7/10. Your classic lobster roll. Brussel sprouts salad was good. 8/10. Day boat scallops: 9/10 everything was cooked well and delicious flavors. Bolognese papardelle 6/10, the noodles were harder than Al dente. Difficult to chew. Not enjoyable. Steak was cooked perfectly and had flavor to it. 8/10. Mexican shaved corn, a play on elote on a stick 7/10. Octopus 8/10. Cooked well. The presentation on dishes were good. All in all, I would return and recommend this place. read more

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I came here for a work related dinner and can't wait to bring my husband back for a date night. Upon entering we were greeted by the owner Angelo who was very hospitable. Adam was our server and was a rockstar. The service was great and not once did we have to look for him for anything. He was always in the shadows somehow but right there when you needed anything without even having to ask. We sampled a few appetizers but the chicken and corn bread as well as the truffle fries were my favorite. I then had the miso cod. NGL I could literally eat the rice cake that it came with just by itself every day. It was crunchy on the outside, chewy and moist on the inside with lots of flavor. And if you have room for dessert...two words. BUTTER CAKE so good and the ice cream was Love the ambiance. The seating is also velvet and makes for the background to some super cute photos. 10/10 experience. Will def be back again. read more

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My husband and daughter (2 year old) came with a reservation at 6pm to enjoy a lovely dinner for my birthday. Parking was easy and the space has outdoor seating, too but it was a bit cold that day for that. We were able to get a high chair for my daughter and the service was attentive and accommodating. We asked for the cornbread from a dish only and they were able to accommodate just the bread -- and we loved it! So good! We had the following too: - Mexicano shaved corn: so flavorful and limey - loved it! - crab cakes: great but least memorable of all dishes - brioche parker house rolls: love my bread and especially when warm. The truffle butter was also delicious with it but the bread can totally be amazing on its own already - yiayia's green garden salad: love the pine nuts and citrusy taste - grilled octopus: my daughters favorite and we enjoyed it too - braveheart fillet: decent but not as memorable as I'd hope - bolognese pasta: too salty and the noodles were too hard - least favorite dish. - two tickets to paradise mocktail: delicious drink with and without alcohol (husband had the alcohol) Overall, really enjoyed the experience and space. Seating is a bit close to other tables as it was hard to slip in and out of our chairs when the chairs behind us both sides were already at its max spacing too. Also wished they had dishware and utensils that were safer for little ones - I was worried my daughter would mess up their ceramic plates. Food was good but some improvements could be made. read more

ELDO - Seafood Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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First time visit, we went for happy hour. It was great all the food was delicious and the wine prices were great. We definitely want to come back here again for dinner. This was a nice upscale, but friendly place, great staff read more

Had a reservation, arrived early but they still needed time to set up our table for 5. The food was good. I'm a fan of the lobster rolls appetizer. If there is one thing you order, let it be this! For my main I ordered the lamb chops per the recommendation of our server, Nick. Meat was cooked perfectly and this is a bid dish that can be shared between 2-3 people. Inside it's a nice modern restaurant but I recommend sitting on one of their outside patios. read more

UPDATED REVIEW: After my last visit, Angelo (the owner) personally reached out to apologize and invite me back as his guest. He was genuine, communicative, and clearly takes pride in making sure customers have a great experience. That effort alone already made a difference. We came in on a Wednesday night and our server Adam was amazing!! Super attentive, kind, and really made the evening smooth. The GM even stopped by to check in, which I appreciated. We ordered family style: crab cakes (always on point), the ahi tower (crispy wonton chips with fresh flavor), the Eldo wedge salad (delicious with sweet bacon bits), scallops over a flavorful Thai curry, and the 24oz filet. The scallops were cooked perfectly tender and glistening. The filet came out a bit more medium than the medium rare I ordered, but still enjoyable. I just prefer mine a little bloodier.After dinner, we wandered into the casino area and I have to say, it's impressive to see a little casino tucked inside a restaurant. The space was bright, clean, and well maintained. Security at the entrance checked IDs, which made it feel safe and organized. We stopped by the blackjack table and everyone we encountered, including Amy, Clinton, and Tina at the cashier, were friendly, professional, and welcoming. Overall, between Angelo's effort to make things right, Adam's top notch service, and how good the food was, this visit really turned things around. I'll definitely be back, thank you Angelo & Adam! read more

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First time here, and I was impressed with both the menu and the reasonable pricing. I had some reservations going in after reading a few Yelp reviews, though most of the criticism centered on service rather than the food. I'd agree that the service could use some refinement, but the food overall was very good and I will definitely return. Our table started with the fried chicken and cornbread bites, which did not disappoint. I followed that with the chicken parmigiana, which was exceptional. The tableside presentation--adding the sauce, pasta, and cheese at the table--kept the generously sized chicken portion from getting soggy, and it was fried perfectly. The only miss on the food side was the Bolognese Pappardelle, which needed salt. Once adjusted, it was much improved. Service issues included inconsistent water and beverage service and a lack of follow-up after food delivery (we had to track someone down to get salt). That said, these were minor issues and wouldn't keep me from returning. They also have a nice-looking bar and what appears to be a solid happy hour menu. Looking forward to trying that next. PS. The shoestring fries (that come with the burger and ribs) are spectacular too! read more

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Overall the experience of this restaurant was good! We came here for a company dinner and had a party of 12. Large parties 12 and up are asked to pre select their menu prior to their reservation. For the appetizers we shared yummy sushi bites, lamb chops and crab cakes. For our salad we had the option of Caesar or a wedge (the Caesar came as a wedge though) and for our main entree we were served Lamb chops, New York steak, Braveheart, charred broccoli and truffle fries (the fries were SO GOOD). Portions, excellent 3 platters of meat for all with leftovers to spare. Service was really good granted it was a little slow at times and took a little while to get our items but the restaurant was packed so that's to be expected. Definitely recommend at least once but be prepared for a good price tag! read more

ELDO - Exterior - Seafood Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

We came here on a Saturday and were fortunate to find a high top at the bar. - Excellent service - knowledgeable, friendly, attentive and we enjoyed all of his recommendations. - Superb food. There's so much to choose from. Everything we had was something we'd want to order again and we can't wait to come back and try more. - Good people-watching. I'm still trying to figure out the EDH scene - but I think because of the card room, there was a mix of people which made the place exciting and fun to check out. 10/10 I'll be back. read more

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We love coming here for a wonderful dining experience. The service is great. We've never felt like we're being neglected. The food is always fresh and they change the menu so you don't get bored with the choices. The inside is nice and the tables are a nice distance apart so you don't feel like you don't have privacy. Can't wait to try patio dining. read more

We i've been here many, many, many times. we have sat outside and inside. we have ordered basically everything on the menu and many different types of alcohol, alcoholic, and nonalcoholic cocktails. We have never been disappointed with the food or the drinks. The service is also always great. The servers have always been very attentive and friendly. I definitely recommend this place and love that little shopping center that it is in. read more

Service was very slow. Otherwise, I would have given it 5 stars. Ambiance was perfect. The atmosphere was a bit loud at times considering there were a few empty tables but still perfect. Food was good to excellent. Pasta specialty was good but not sure I would order it again. Filet and lobster were very good. Peach salad was amazing!!! The restaurant fits the EDH vibe perfectly. We will most definitely be back. read more

We had our first meal at Eldo recently, and thought it was a solid four star, but not five star, experience. What went well: the hot honey fried chicken and crispy nigiri appetizers were superb (ok, five stars for them). The chicken and cod main dishes were solid (and large) servings, and were tasty. The place lends itself to warmer days. There's a lot of glass (large windows abound), which makes ambient noise and conversations bounce around. The table layout is not as intimate (or warm; see above) as it might be, and they could do with a few booths to cozy the place up a bit. Server was great. In fact, all the servers were great. The experience overall was pretty terrific, but not quite up to the level of 'perfection' we get when dining at Hawks in GB, as a comparison. That said, it's close by and we're looking forward to returning sooner rather than later. read more

We came in with a reservation and were seated immediately. Given that the restaurant wasn't busy on a Sunday around noon, a reservation didn't seem necessary. The space itself is beautiful, with clean lines and inviting tones that create a great atmosphere. Service started a bit slow. It took a while to get water to the table, but things improved after that. We ordered a round of drinks and they were all well made and enjoyable. Unfortunately, the experience declined once we got to the food. It took about 45 minutes for our meals to arrive, which feels excessive for a fixed brunch menu. When the food finally came out, there were several issues. My friend's salad was missing dressing, had a piece of brown, slimy lettuce, and most concerning, the shrimp were undercooked and essentially raw. It completely turned her off from eating, and she ended up leaving hungry. To the restaurant's credit, our waitress handled the situation very well. She was apologetic, acknowledged that they missed the mark, and removed both my friend's dish and her husband's order from the bill. We appreciated her effort to make things right. What was disappointing was the lack of involvement from management. No one came by to check on the situation or offer a follow up, which felt like a missed opportunity given how serious the issue was. We genuinely want to support local businesses, and we had friends visiting from out of town, so this experience was especially unfortunate. Why come back? read more

Food is good but a little spendy. Had a horrible bartender with a fricken attitude. I don't care how good your food is, if your service sucks I will not return. There are too many options. read more

I came out to this restaurant/casino last Friday evening to listen to live music by an artist, Cj Washington. Wow, such a beautiful place tucked away in El Dorado Hills! From the moment, we entered we were immediately greeted by the sweetest hostesses! Everyone and I mean EVERYONE who works there provided excellent Customer Service! But my new bestie, ERICA... went the extra mile for my friend and I! The drinks were just right and the food was prepared to perfection! I had Lobster Rolls and my friend had shrimp tacos! The night was perfect with the music, exceptional service, great food and acquiring new friends who are also locals in the area! What more could I ask for except the fact that I'm coming back very soon to try out their happy hour and also, to celebrate my birthday at ELDO in November for sure! read more

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Came here for my sister-in-law's birthday dinner. We had reservations and they accommodated us in their little private dinning area which was great. The server was attentive and patience as we asked to split things so everyone at our table could try the delicious food. We ordered almost all the appetizers, but what stood out was the hamachi shooters. It was so fresh and well balanced. For dinner we ordered the ranch platter and Bolognese Pappardelle. Also very good. It was packed for even for a Friday evening. I hope to come bay during their happy hour as their drinks were also very good. read more

ELDO - Ranch Platter - Seafood Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

ELDO is one of the better spots in El Dorado Hills. The food is consistently great, the staff is friendly, and service has always been excellent. My only complaint is the wine list. It's about as generic as they come. It feels like someone built it by grabbing the "Top 20 Best Selling Wines in America" list and calling it a day. You're surrounded by incredible wineries, yet there isn't much local representation. Instead, it's loaded with what I can only describe as cougar juice. If buttery Chardonnay and jammy Cabernet had a VIP section, this list would be running the velvet rope. Nothing wrong with those wines, but it all feels very safe and predictable. I'd love to see a little more personality and a few local bottles that remind you you're in El Dorado County, not a chain restaurant wine program. That said, the kitchen and staff absolutely deliver. I'd come back in a heartbeat for the food. I just hope the wine list gets a little bolder someday. read more