Interior - El Dorado Kitchen, Sonoma, CA

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El Dorado Kitchen

4.8 (5598)

$30 and under

Californian

405 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476

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2 people

May 8, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

El Dorado Kitchen serves award-winning cuisine crafted with local, seasonal ingredients from Executive Chef Armando Navarro. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and on Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Join us in the main dining room, front corner café, on the tree-lined outdoor patio, our cozy bar, or in our private dining room. Corkage Policy: $25 for the first two 750 ml bottles and $50 for each additional 750 ml bottles.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Fri 11:30 am–8:45 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:30 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(707) 996-3030
Website
https://eldoradosonoma.com/el-dorado-kitchen/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Armando Navarro

Location
405 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476
Neighborhood
Sonoma
Cross street
West Spain Street
Parking details
Street Parking is suggested. Around the plaza there is a three hour limit: 9am to 5pm.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Large Party Soirée at EDK
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
NOTE* The 3-Course Menu is $75 per person. An additional $50 per person will be collected at the restaurant at the time of your reservation. The $25 prepayment serves as a deposit and will be credited towards your bill. Gratuity and taxes are not included. Come experience dinner at El Dorado. Led by Executive Chef Armando Navarro, our menus boast seasonally-driven California cuisine sourced from local Sonoma County farmers and purveyors. The Soirée menu features multiple choices per course and is accommodating to most dietary restrictions. With a fresh, simple, and approachable style infused with Sonoma sensibility, we’ve become a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.

Popular dishes

What 5,598 people are saying

El Dorado Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Wine Country
Californian
Wine Country
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

El Dorado Kitchen in Sonoma is a perennial favorite, known for its "amazing ambience and aesthetics." Guests love the "delicious food," with standout dishes like the "French toast" and "Paella." The service is "top-notch," and the venue offers a lively yet comfortable atmosphere, making it a go-to for locals and visitors alike.

5,598 Reviews

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Ken
Dallas18 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Disappointed in the service. We ordered carpaccio as a starter and the carbonara and scallops as mains. The mains showed up after only a few minutes and no carpaccio. We were looking forward to a nice relaxing dinner, but felt it was rushed on us. Being a Tuesday, it wasn’t that busy. You can do better elsewhere in Sonoma.
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Samantha VIP
Houston22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! I had the shrimp tacos and they were amazing. Their cocktails are top notch also.
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Sue
Charleston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The recently redecorated El Dorado Hotel looks amazing as does the restaurant. We sat at the long center table. The food was delicious and the wait staff was very attentive. We had a great evening.
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Emma VIP
Jacksonville25 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Sam was absolutely outstanding! He was so attentive, patient, and all-around lovely. It was the perfect way to end a girls' weekend in wine country to celebrate my mother's 70th birthday. Three cheers for El Dorado Kitchen!
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Craig VIP
San Francisco23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always consistent and a great place for special occasions.
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Minaj VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance and food! The short rib was the best
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Darcy VIP
Chicago59 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El Dorado Kitchen never disappoints! Our dinner from the service to our entrees was exceptional from the truffle fries to the vanilla crème brûlée. Both the Salmon and the Filet Mignon were prepared just how requested and were absolutely delicious. Both dishes were updated for their Spring menu. Our server Jordon made our evening extra special by being personable and accommodating. (our special requests due to allergy and dietary concerns) We will be back again!
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Mark VIP
Tucson44 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tucked away in the El Dorado Hotel is a hidden gem, the El Dorado Kitchen, which was a great spot for a Friday evening dinner with friends. The food was excellent, with the highlights being the Dungeness Crab Salad and the Scallops Entree. The Lamb Bolognese was also very good. The atmosphere is vibrant, with a relatively high noise level, but nothing that took away from our dining experience. Armando was attentive, and provided great service on a very busy Friday evening. All in all, a great dining experience and a place we will definitely return to. Highly recommend.
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Wayne VIP
Tampa6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We love EDK sat outside wasn’t crowded around 7. We had one cocktail each party of 4 but took along time to get drinks. Restaurant was busy inside. Ordered food after drinks came but again there was a long wait our waiter kept thanking us for our patience. When the food arrived only 3 of us got our dinners unfortunately I was the one who had to wait again. Food was good and was at the proper temperature when served. I think our waiter probably had a lot of tables inside to take care of. I would definetly come back but management needs to figure out the indoor outdoor staff.
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Mayanne VIP
Orlando43 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming menu, service and impeccable food and craft cocktails.
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FAQs

El Dorado Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 5598 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 8, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

Experiences are available.

405 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476

Additional information

Cross street
West Spain Street
Neighborhood
Sonoma
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Mon–Fri 11:30 am–8:45 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:30 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Street Parking is suggested. Around the plaza there is a three hour limit: 9am to 5pm.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Armando Navarro
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://eldoradosonoma.com/el-dorado-kitchen/
Phone number
(707) 996-3030

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El Dorado Kitchen

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About this restaurant

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Large Party Soirée at EDK

SEAFOOD PAELLA

TOSTADA

RISOTTO

DESSERT

STRAWBERRY + BLUEBERRY CRISP

COCONUT TAPIOCA

MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE

CHURROS

VANILLA CRÈME BRULEE

HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM

HOUSE MADE SORBET

LIQUID DESSERT

ESPRESSO MARTINI

CARAJILLO

EL DORADO CHOCOLATE MARTINI

HOUSEMADE GRAPEFRUIT-CELLO

HOUSEMADE MEZCAL-CELLO

APRES DINNER WINE FLIGHTS

DESSERT WINE

PORT

SPIRIT FLIGHTS

RUM

RYE

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