Our group just enjoyed another wonderful lunch at Native + Nomad. We're a group of six who dine out frequently for birthdays, book club meetings, etc. We're always greeted warmly and are accommodated with separate checks, which is much appreciated. The service is timely and, most importantly, friendly. The food is fresh and delicious! We look forward to our next visit. read more

We miss Almighty Bistro!! I don't feel like the care was in it like it used to be. We had a 6:30 p.m. reservation and arrived around 6:15. The staff was able to seat us right away, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing after we were seated. We had to ask for menus, and it took quite a while for someone to take our order. In fact, the bartender ended up taking our order because no server had come by. At about 7:00 they came to take our plates off our table that were staged when we sat. I mentioned we haven't received our chicken appetizer and she said "oh yah sorry it's coming" but still walked off with the appetizer plates to put the chicken on. Our food didn't arrive until about 7:10 p.m., and one of the meals was completely incorrect. On top of that, our food came out at different times instead of being served together. The portion sizes were surprisingly small for the price point. I ordered the Mahi tacos, which had only a small amount of fish and slaw, although each taco did include a generous amount of avocado. My husband's Hawaiian BBQ which he added Kalbi beef was also a very small portion and didn't feel worth the $36 price tag. We were so hungry that we didn't even get to take photos. The hostess was very enthusiastic about clearing our table and was attentive in that regard. Lily, our server, was kind and pleasant, and honestly, I felt sorry for her because she appeared to be the only waitress working. We had to ask for our check at the end of the meal, but Lily did comp our chicken wings because of the service issues, which was appreciated. Overall, the prompt seating was a good start, but the slow service, incorrect order, staggered food delivery, and small portions relative to the prices made for a disappointing dining experience. While Lily did her best, it seemed like the restaurant may have been understaffed. read more

Very nice place to have lunch with a friend. The outside tables are dog-friendly. Service was good. The mahi mahi tacos were well filled and delicious. My dining companion.was happy with his chicken tacos. They brought out a water bowl for our canine family member (the day was hot and sunny.) The server was attentive checked in on us throughout the meal. read more

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1/22/26 We really wanted to like this cute restaurant that we bookmarked a few months ago! It's got a great menu full of fusion options. We stopped in at 11:30am on a Thursday thinking we're beating the lunch rush to try to maximize our lunch hour visit. Staff were so friendly which we appreciate. There was only one other table in front of us. It took awhile for our food to come out. We ordered the Hawaiian plate and the chef's ktown bibimbap. Our plates came out at 12:10 giving us only 20 mins to eat and head back to work. :( I was able to try my lunch date's Hawaiian plate had a yummy green sauce and my fave was the broccolini and the prawns. The meat was either salty or too sweet. I think the coconut rice flavor addition was too much for this plate with the various flavor profile combinations. He should have went plain rice IMO! As for my Bibimbap- there was way too much pickled options (house Kim chi and suno mono) in my chef's ktown bibimbap plate that I wasn't able to finish it. I really liked the mushrooms. I did ask for quinoa mixed with rice. An overall 3.5 rating from us for this visit. I had to rush out back to work so left my lunch date to cover the tab. I'd love to come back and try loco moco and their happy hour menu! Until next time. read more

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Visited this place with my guest during lunch and so glad I did! While prices are a little on the higher side for the smaller plates they serve, the quality was on point and the flavor was great! The service was excellent and the flavor of the food was excellent. The chicken was so tender and the coconut shrimp made a little different than what I'm used to but overall really good. Will definitely be back again! The ambiance was great downtown small and intimate atmosphere. Very cool place to enjoy and have a nice quality meal. read more

Native + Nomad - Hawaiian bbq - Gluten-Free Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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Such a cute restaurant in El Dorado Hills and townCenter. I finally tried this restaurant that my friend has been recommending and I'm glad we tried it yesterday. I had the coconut prawns and my husband had the Hawaiian barbecue plate both were super delicious and tasty and they felt so fresh and clean to eat these meals. I definitely recommend this restaurant with the amazing service, delicious food, and wonderful views read more

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Small portions. It used to be I could say bang for your buck. But quality, quantity, and service has all gone down. We were so hungry by the time we got our food that we forgot to take pictures not that they would've been worth it. We are going to wait a few few months to go back to see if there are any improvements if not, it will be our last time going. We used to go at least twice a month. read more

Native + Nomad - Gluten-Free Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

Once again Yelp, and a local principal, came through with a great little restaurant! Very tropical feel, and the ladies there are super nice! Hawaiian flair food. The homemade spam was excellent, could use a bit more rice to go with it. I had pork belly tacos and they were good. My daughter had the poke' nachos, and they were good, but she wished they were on won ton chips instead of tortilla chips. All in all, we would go back for sure! Oh and they have cool drinks for happy hour! read more

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Amazing gluten free food! The staff was so nice. Loved the cocktails and the happy hour was great too. read more

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Hard to believe that this was my first time eating here. Came with a friend for lunch and was so glad we did! The vibe is so beautiful, very hip, lots of beautiful plants and decor while remaining clean and inviting. I knew it was all gluten-free but hadn't realized the Hawaiian spin but I love it. It's all kinds of food I love to eat. I was tempted to try the Cloud Poke (and I will come back for that!) but once I saw the Chef's Island Salad that someone else had ordered I knew I had to get it too. It was incredible - lots of avocado, carrot, lettuce, perfectly dressed and an enormous portion of the huli-huli chicken, which was so tender and flavorful. I couldn't begin to eat all of it so I took some of it home. The prices aren't cheap but for the quality and the portion I thought they were completely fair. Our server was super friendly and helpful too and she added to the great atmosphere. The place is small so make a reservation but don't let that stop you from checking it out. I can't wait to come back. read more

Native + Nomad - Chef's Island Ranch Salad - Gluten-Free Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

Came in for an early dinner after a hike and swimming. Dining area was all but empty when we arrived, but features lush house plants and reggae vibes. At a prior visit we had this awesome server who told us the place has grow lights keeping it lush. Gives it a hipster vibe reminiscent of Portland pre-covid. The outdoor patio was more extensive than the two small tables featured out front of the store. It wraps around the side of the restaurant. I think we will sit outside next time. The Loco Moco is always a hit. It comes with a salty, heart brown gravy over a thick burger patty and meaty maitake mushrooms and rice. 10/10. The gravy with the mushrooms and the beef is a great combo. I think I'll try it with coconut rice next time. The POG and Maverick Margaritas also hit, and are upscale pretentious cocktails. The Maverick is some kind of classy clarified Margarita over a very large ice cube with salt rim. The POG is passion orange guava juice with lime and a tajin rim, not too sweet but flavorful. I tried the Miso Mahi Mahi with Coconut Rice today to switch it up. It comes over a bed of carrots and caramelized red onions. It was quite good. My favorite is still the Loco Moco. We tried the coconut prawns and they were not what we anticipated. They are not the traditional friend panko and coconut you'd expect. This is a coconut shrimp cocktail. No breading, just lukewarm limp shrimp with a coconut cream based sauce poured over and some type of slaw. I prefer the traditional serving, but I applaud the creativity. Stick with the signature cocktails and Loco Moco and try the patio. read more

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I love the Menu & food is healthful, fresh ingredients, something for everyone!! I tried a purple sweet potato, many other delicious vegetables all sitting in a shallow bowl with curry in bottom of bowl. Kids had tacos, meat & vegetarian options. Great colorful ambience, located in town Center Excellent service Can't wait to go back. read more

The food was uhhhhmazing. The service as incredible. The vibe is super chill and inviting. My hubs is not a gluten free guy but he thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails, the appetizer (coconut prawns), the entrees (loco moco and Kona Melt on focaccia bread with the Mac Salad side ... were ALL incredible), and the complimentary birthday dessert was the icing on the cake! read more

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If I could rate this place more than 5 stars I would! Service: amazing. Food: clean, perfect portions, great prices, and most important of all, tastes so good! High recommend getting any bowl with the coconut rice and the coconut-limeade with or without alcohol. Ambiance: great music, boho vibes, perfect for a nice lunch out. The greenery really tops it off and makes it more lively! 10/10 would come here again. read more

Native + Nomad - Hawaiian Bowl w/ coconut rice and Avocado & Sweet potato bowl w/ coconut rice Coco-no Limeade (0 Proof) & Coconut Limeade - Gluten-Free Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

Obsessed with this almighty bistro. Great food, service, ambience, and pricing.! go during happy hour, trust, you will not be disappointed with the menu and pricing for the portion of food that you get. read more

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I've had this place on my list of places to try in the area, and I am really glad I did! It was really easy to make a reservation. The ambiance inside is delightful- clean, open, bright, tastefully decorated. We ordered cold brew coffee with coconut cream which was delicious. We also had the Poke Nachos which were phenomenal! Crispy tortilla chips, incredible fresh poke, avocado, cucumber, mango, and the sauces complimented the toppings really well. The ratio of chips to sauce to toppings was perfect, which is surprising difficult to find! Overall I will definitely be back here and can't wait to try one of their delicious looking cocktails! read more

Native + Nomad - Inside decor - Gluten-Free Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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I travel to El Dorado Hills frequently for work, and during a recent visit I decided to try Almighty Bistro--and I'm so glad I did. The décor is charming and thoughtfully done, and the service was excellent from the start. On my first visit, I ordered the Mahi Tacos, which were both incredibly flavorful and very satisfying. I returned this evening, and I was genuinely impressed that Chow, my server, remembered me from my visit the month prior--such a thoughtful and personal touch. This time, I tried the Avocado and Purple Sweet Potato Bowl, and I highly recommend it. I added coconut rice at Chow's suggestion, and it truly elevated the dish. If you're in the area, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back. read more

Food choices and presentation are top notch. Service is attentive. Food is fresh and delicious.

Visited Almighty this week and it was amazing! Had one of my favorite dishes, Mahi Mahi, along with a Mai Thi and it as spectacular. The staff was fantastic and guided us through a few things in the menu. There were plenty of people there but the service as spot on and fast. Check it out! read more

Native + Nomad - Mahi Mahi with a Mai Thi! - Gluten-Free Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

Had a great lunch here, Ono chicken 8/10 Beef Kali Ba 9.5/10 Super excited to try out more on their menu! Food is really high quality, but you do pay a bit of a premium for it. $50.41 for just the two meals before tip. Ono chicken could have used a sauce in my opinion, however it was very tender and flavorful read more

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We thought to drop in on Saturday night to try more Hawaiian fusion favorites! Locomoco is a favorite, asked for extra gravy which was so much more enjoyable! Mac salad was seasoned well and had a nice texture! Chicken teriyaki was so tender and easily shredding with each bite, great flavor! All dishes were so delish! This place never disappoints! Service is always on point with friendliness and efficiency! I also enjoy the interior decor: light fixtures and many varieties of plants! Super cozy and also serves creative cocktails, wine or canned beer! Yum!! read more

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So we stopped in again after a movie recently and although the ambiance is still lovely and the service attentive the food wasn't as good as before. Bang bang shrimp: 4/5. Only 3 pieces and very spicy. Brussel Sprouts: 5/5. Delicious and alot to share. Poke Nacho: 3/5. Not much tuna and overly sauced. Korean BBQ tacos: 2/5. Also overly sauced with what tasted same as sauce on the nachos. Didn't love the flavor of the meat. Still a charming little restaurant and we will probably try again. read more

Love this place! The atmosphere and the decor is very island style! The service was great! Chow was our server and he was a delight! The food was as amazing! I had the peanut curry and all the veggies tasted fresh and amazing! The coconut rice is a definite to get item! The mai tai was great! Will come back! read more

Native + Nomad - Peanut Curry - Gluten-Free Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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I came in because I saw the positive Yelp reviews, and Almighty Bistro did not disappoint. As someone with a gluten allergy, I LOVE fact that the entire menu is gluten-free! I ordered the K-Town tacos (Korean bbq inspired asada - grilled beef) were fantastic! It comes with 2 for $15, which is on the pricey side, but each comes with a hearty portion of meat. I added on the cucumber side for $3. I would order this again. 9/10 I also got a cocktail that was Yuzu Gin Margarita (Happy Hour) that was not too sweet and quite strong, $9. 8/10 Would probably opt for something fruitier next time just because of my preference for sweeter cocktails. Excellent service. The waiter left the large glass bottle of water on our table for our convenience, but she was so attentive and would refill our water glasses -- even while the restaurant was full. Really felt welcomed and comfortable here, thank you! 10/10 The space has such a cute and cozy atmosphere with cushioned chairs, wicker lamps, and lots of plants decorating the restaurant. Will definitely come back to try more food and drinks whenever I'm in the EDH. read more

Native + Nomad - k-town tacos - Gluten-Free Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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Ben here a few times and has been absolutely spot on each time. Leaving a review after dropping in and sitting at the bar. Great experience with Gabby making drinks, laughing at our jokes, and good happy hour tasty chow hitting our bellies. Gluten free menu... check it out before you go. If you like poke bowls, the almighty is amazing!!! Quick friendly service in a great spot!! Love the location and atmosphere!! read more

Native + Nomad - Inside seating and bar area! - Gluten-Free Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

This place is a fantastic addition to this area! They were lacking something that wasn't heavy or American!! This is so fresh and delicious! The staff is wonderful, and the ambiance is insanely cute. And transports you to a tropical environment! The food was yummy and felt very clean and refreshing! I would absolutely return and recommend to others! read more

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My 2nd time here and it's absolutely amazing.... the food is so clean tasting and great flavors!!!! The place is beautiful inside and the service was wonderful. Wish we lived closer but will definitely continue to stop in when we r in the area! read more

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Very cool vibe in here. Everything is gluten free--you don't see that often!--and tastes great. Was there for my 2nd time last night and I'll be back again. read more

My husband early last week surprised me with lunch. He said he found a new restaurant in El Dorado Town Center. We had the Island Ranch Salad, and the Hawaiian Barbecue. Let me tell you, the food was so good! I thought about this meal all week long, and couldn't wait to go back. My husband and I went back for lunch that following Saturday. I got the Hawaiian Barbecue again, this time my Husband got the poke nachos. Not only was the food amazing again, the portions are a lot, so worth the price. I really liked the vibe of this place. Very cozy, and our waitress was so sweet and kind. I would highly recommend trying this place out! read more

If you've been thinking about trying this place out, come quick. There's a business change notification in the window! The wonderful wait staff indicated that it's the same owner but they're doing a rebranding to focus on seafood. Yay! We need a seafood restaurant but I'm going to miss the island inspired food. Hopefully the interior will remain warm and inviting with lots of plants and soothing colors. We've been coming back fairly regularly after our first experience, and the chef has dialed-in on the flavor balance. For the tacos, we like the Huli-Huli Chicken and Mahi-Mahi. The Hawaiian BBQ plate, the Avocado & Purple Sweet Potato bowl, and the K-town Bibimbap are delicious. The Chef's Island Salad is huge (enough to share). We've already been back twice this week for the Avocado & Purple Sweet Potato bowl - Yum! Come and enjoy before the menu changes! read more

It's a really cute ambiance, well decorated for a smaller space. Love all the plants surrounding the tables and the nice table setting. Modern, colorful and clean. Service was very friendly and welcoming. The owner came out to every table. There was a small mishap with one of our dishes and everyone was very apologetic and handled it really well, didn't make us feel bad for mentioning it at all. Great customer service! Food was delicious. It's all gluten free including the Mac salad which was delicious! I always want to like a Mac salad at Hawaii restaurants but sometimes I'm just like meh. The one here was creamy and really tasty and I couldn't tell it was gluten free pasta. Friend's coconut soup was so delicious. Light and creamy, very bright and so much flavor from the red curry paste. Shrimp was big and juicy and not overcooked. I'd love to order it again. It was perfect for the cold rainy weather. I had the spam over rice. I'm a rice gal and I felt like they gave me only 1/4 cup of rice and huge portion of homemade spam. I liked the spam! But I'd order something else before I order the dish again. Spam was less salty than the canned one and has a spongier airier texture. Stand out was the Mac salad and the sauce at the bottom. Portion between spam and everything else was off but I'm glad I tried it. Took my leftovers home, added a little more rice and furikake and called it a day. Both ordered spam musubi for the kids, we didn't get to try it, it was all gone before we had the chance. Would love to come back and try some shrimp dishes and cocktails. Great location, ambiance, food, and service. read more

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Love The Thai coconut soup, but they took off menu. So sad! Ambiance is nice Service was pretty good read more

Almighty is my favorite restaurant in el dorado hills. It is such a treat when we go. My favorite items are the Huli huli tacos with a side of coconut rice. The coconut rice is an absolute must! So good. The coconut rice is so good that my moms calls almighty "the coconut rice place" I also love the coconut shrimp, the sauces that come on it are the best. My husband always gets the bimbibap bowl with coconut rice of course. Honestly, you can't go wrong, everything on the menu is delicious. read more

Melt seemed like old meat was used it had a smell and odd flavor. Did not eat much of it, Mac salad was bland. Hawaiian bowl and tacos are usually good. Coconut Shrimp is just that nothing special. Service was not great, never checked in on us after food delivery and we had to get up to pay the bill. Happy hour food was decent. Ambiance is cute in the evening. Small place. read more

My first time here and I loved the Hawaiian-esque vibe, the real plants, sunny windows, and light furniture make it very appealing. I had the galbi/kalbi beef asada bibimbap, single beef serving and it was damn good! The beef was cooked just perfectly and marinated, and it had that nice bit of tasty char from being roasted. I could have used more rice as a base. The sunny egg added a nice sauce-y texture to the meat and rice. The sunomono was good, good rice vinegar to soy sauce ratio but was missing the garlic and sesame seeds on my plate so not sure if they included those as traditional ingredients. It wasn't as crunchy as I'm used to but maybe it's made ahead? The wakame was also good and not salty. I also had some crispy mushrooms whose name I can't remember. Then there was kimchi, which I happily gave to my friend after one bite because very spicy is not my thing. So basically these three things - kimchi, wakame, and sunomono are also on the bar food menu in case you are just craving those with a drink. My friend also enjoyed the loco moco with a very large red beef patty of a half pound. The sunny egg was great with the gravy and rice with the beef patty very tasty. Service overall was good, attentive. the restaurant was getting busier. Looking forward to the next meal here! read more

Native + Nomad - Loco Moco - Gluten-Free Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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This restaurant makes you feel like you are straight from Hawaii. The food and drinks were great and service was excellent. read more

Native + Nomad - Hawaiian BBQ Bowl - Gluten-Free Near Me - El Dorado Hills, California

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Such a cute little bistro! When you walk in, the staff is instantly friendly and welcoming! The restaurant itself is a little smaller but that makes all the more room for intimacy amongst friends and a brunch date. I ordered the Faux Ramen Pho which had a lot of fixings however it was too salty for my taste (I wish I got a picture) and my friend ordered the Ono chicken which she said was delicious! Overall I would go again but I think I'd try to order something different. read more

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This is my go-to for a casual, but fresh meal. The food and cocktails never disappoint. I recommend you avoid 12-2 and 6-8. There's limited indoor seating available during these hours and it can be pretty noisy. read more

We always have a pleasant experience every time we come here! The sauce on the salmon was AMAZING. The burger is always good, Mac salad is amazing, and you have to pair it with the house margarita or the mule. The staff is so friendly and nice! Definitely make sure to make a reservation online if you're going to go on the weekend. I didn't know they did those until someone told me about that feature. read more

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Really good food in an eclectic, but lovely atmosphere. We plan to go back. The Chef Salad was shockingly good (and huge). Also enjoyed the Bibim Bop (sp?) although it had a uniquely sweet flavor which may or may not be your thing with that dish. read more