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El Dorado Kitchen, Sonoma, CA

El Dorado Kitchen

4.8
4.8
5516 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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 11:30 am–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 996-3030
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Armando Navarro
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • Large Party Reservation

    US$65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    $65 3 course dinner plus beverage, tax and gratuity 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. With a fresh, simple, and approachable style infused with Sonoma sensibility, we’ve become a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.
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What 5,516 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Wine Country

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Dorado Kitchen enchants with "delicious gourmet food" and a "beautiful restaurant" setting. Regulars rave about its "outstanding" service and "phenomenal" dishes like paella and short ribs. Its inviting ambiance and attentive staff create a memorable dining experience, especially for special occasions. Truly, it's "Sonoma's best" for both locals and visitors.

5,516 Reviews
  1. Mary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most enjoyable and delicious dining experience for us. Lily was our server who was well versed and knew the menu items in detail. I wish I could have ordered one if each menu item to taste the magic of the food at EDK. The filet was amazing and was served with an array of vegetables that were cooked perfectly. The Short ribs were the absolute best. The brussel sprouts were unique with the golden raisins and should not be missed. A truly wonderful dining experience !

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  2. Tom

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy brunch (and dinner) at the El Dorado Kitchen.

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  3. Rizalyn

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not very happy with how long it took for the food to come out -- even the oysters took 20+ minutes to come out. We kept watching fritto misto going to diners who arrived after we did. Our server was nice, though. For the amount of $$ that we spent ($250+ for 2 people), I expected a way better value for our money with attentiveness and hot piping food that's out fast.
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  4. Eve

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Jordan was friendly and gave us perfect wine pairing recommendations to go with the surf (scallops) and turf (shortribs) dishes we shared. Very much enjoyed the beet salad to start. We were too full for dessert but I am sure you can't go wrong because all the food was so delicious and beautifully presented in an up-level CA casual style. If I lived in Sonoma, I'd be a regular!

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  5. Celia

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and the food was fantastic. We had beet salad and Caesar salad to start off our meal. We split the Seafood Paella and Lobster cannelloni. Both dishes did not disappoint. We were stuffed and enjoyed every bite. We celebrated our 47th Wedding Anniversary and the hostess gave us a happy anniversary card along with complimentary champagne in honor of our special anniversary celebration. Thank you to the staff of EDK for making this evening so memorable!

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  6. traci

    VIP

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! Tuna poke bowl was outstanding.

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  7. Marianne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always good food & GREAT SERVICE! Shout out to our server, Samuel J. He was terrific. Just the best. The whole team at Ed’s Kitchen was terrific as always. Very nice & personable. As long time Sonoma residents, this has become one of our favorite places to celebrate significant events like Birthdays & Holidays.

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  8. Paul

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have never had a bad experience dining here. Tonight’s pork belly appetizer was fantastic and the paella entree is always a winner!

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  9. Aaron

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch at El Dorado Kitchen was a wonderful and I cannot recommend it highly enough. The service was amazing, the food was phenomenal, and the vibes were immaculate. If you’re looking for a great place to relax and enjoy some quiet time with someone you love, this is the perfect place.

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  10. George

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Valentine’s 2025. If I could give more than 5 stars for food and service, I would. Filet mignon melted in my mouth. Very, very good! Salads had just the right amount of dressing. Note that we ordered off the regular menu. Many good wines available. The molten chocolate cake for dessert was excellent. The only reason for ambience rated at 4 stars, was the openness of the seating area didn’t lend itself to a romantic dinner. But they have done a very good job with table placement in the space that is available. It did not feel crowded and was not too noisy. Will definitely return and recommend this restaurant to others!

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FAQs

El Dorado Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 5516 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Dorado Kitchen

405 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    West Spain Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Sonoma
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–8:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:30 pm–8:30 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
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