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El Dorado Kitchen

405 1st Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-3030
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Ranked #3 of 82 restaurants in Sonoma
Price range: €23 - €37
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: West Spain Street
Description: El Dorado Kitchen blends sophisticated urban style with a relaxed wine-country spirit in a setting that is at once simple and dramatic, contemporary and comfortable. The restaurant offers a stunning stone courtyard for outside dining, a relaxing lounge with a fireplace for cocktails, and an inviting private dining room for the ultimate intimate gathering. El Dorado Kitchen is open for lunch and dinner daily.
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Calgary, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I had mussels to start and the paella. Both were excellent. The ravioli was a bit too lemony. We sat on the patio and waited a long time for service of any kind even though it was later and not that busy.

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See 2 more reviews by WestCanadaTraveller for Sonoma
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We traveled through Sonoma coming home from a harried day in San Francisco. It was a perfect wind down. Without reservations on a Wednesday night, we were immediately seated on the patio. There were patio heaters which added comfort from the cool wind. The wait staff was attentive and professional. We sat among the herb gardens which added to my... More

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Overland Park, Kansas, United States
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34 reviews 34 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We had our rehearsal dinner at El Dorado kitchen. It was fabulous. Lila, who is their event coordinator was so helpful, easy to get a hold of, and really responsive. We had an hour of apps and drinks on their outdoor patio and then moved dinner into the fireplace room. The choices were scallops or filet. Both were excellent. My... More

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See 2 more reviews by Daisy L for Sonoma
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

The setting, staff, service, menu, wine list were all really quite excellent. We sat outside near the pool on a nice night. Just a great time all around.

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Redondo Beach, California
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64 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

This is Sonoma and this place came with such high expectations that I have to say...I was a little dissapointed. The atmosphere was nice, cool yet casual. Modern yet warm, the food was American bistro. I had the filet and the mashed potatoes. Excellent wine list, which I expected given their fabulous location in the heart of Sonoma.The entree was... More

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Sonoma
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29 reviews 29 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

We ate here for our 10 year wedding anniversary. We sat out on the patio on a beautiful Friday night. The food was spectacular and our wait staff were all wonderful. LOVED this place HIGHLY recommend the truffle fries!

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Windermere, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013 via mobile

Friendly, little restaurant located inside hotel with wonderful, small town atmosphere! Great breakfast and the service was very attentive. Made for a great start to our day! (The people in town are refreshingly friendly vs the crabby people staying at The Lodge at Sonona. Great to get away from that pricey negativity!)

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See 2 more reviews by Windermere08 for Sonoma
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39 reviews 39 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

This place was truly fantastic- and came highly recommended by several people. The location is tucked right in the cutest area, right near several wine shops, tasting rooms and knickknack shops. The décor is plain, but cute, clean and crisp. Their wine and drink selection is lovely. Their menu is delightful- we shared an order of fried green tomatoes to... More

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Fargo, North Dakota
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31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Couldn't get into Girl and Fig across the street, so checked this out. Large restaurant with multiple seating options. Wait staff attentive. Food came promptly. $15 for corkage for a wine we bought during the day. Ceasar salad was standard. Spouse had asparagus salad with burrate which was "diffent", "I liked it." I ate the paella which was a little... More

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Los Angeles, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We enjoyed dinner here while tasting in Sonoma. It's nice that it's in the center of all the tasting rooms and surrounding wineries. The duck was probably the best dish.

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