Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Wine Country
  5. Sonoma
El Dorado Kitchen, Sonoma, CA

El Dorado Kitchen

4.7
4.7
5498 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 48 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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

What 5,498 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 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 in Sonoma offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "impeccable service." The atmosphere is lively, though sometimes noisy. Guests rave about the seafood paella, short ribs, and beet salad. The restaurant is consistently praised for its "attentive staff" and "beautiful ambiance," making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

5,498 Reviews
  1. Maggie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience at EDK. Rarely there for Sunday brunch so today was an exception. Loved the Sunday brunch twist on their original carbonara. The chili cream sauce? Unbelievably delicious. My friend had the seared scallops and raved about them. Lily, our server was wonderful. Made for great experience overall!
    El Dorado KitchenResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, Maggie! We're thrilled to hear that you had another great experience at EDK and enjoyed our Sunday brunch twist on carbonara and the chili cream sauce. It's wonderful to know that Lily was excellent and that you had a great experience overall. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, Maureen Bell General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  2. Linda

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding. Definitely continues to be our favorite spot.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Dana

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stopped in for a late lunch and had a hard time choosing our menu selections. My husband has a serious bacon addiction and finally settled on the unusual bacon pizza topped with scrambled eggs and arugula and I had the salad with roasted brussel sprouts, butternut squash, etc. Both servings were humongous and we couldn't finish it. Amazing ccomninations, well prepared and delicious!
    El Dorado KitchenResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Dana! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your lunch at EDK. It's wonderful to know that ouroptions hit the mark! We strive to provide satisfying and delicious meals for our guests. We're glad you had an enjoyable experience and can't wait to welcome you back soon. Best, Maureen Bell General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  4. Scott

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious gourmet food in a beautiful restaurant and first class service and a nice variety on the menu. I loved how we sat down on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and had choices between breakfast or lunch. I opted for the huevos rancheros which was made to perfection and my wife got the crab sandwich on a toasted brioche bun. You gotta order a Clear Conscious cocktail!! Grest bar tender!!! Can't wait to return!
    El Dorado KitchenResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Scott, We're excited to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your visit to EDK! It's fantastic to know that you found our options were to your liking and that the huevos rancheros and crab sandwich hit the spot. We strive to make every dish perfect and it's great to hear that we succeeded with your order. We're glad you appreciated the service as well - it's what we aim for every time. We can't wait to welcome you back for another gourmet dining experience. Thank you for choosing El Dorado Kitchen and for your kind words. Best, Maureen Bell General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  5. Jana

    VIP

    San Francisco

    91 reviews

    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall very good but noise level was high. Service was good but we had to ask for almost everything that was needed to go with the meal, like catsup, sugar, share serving spoon, etc. I especially like their shrimp ceviche.
    El Dorado KitchenResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Jana! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the meal. We appreciate your feedback on the noise level and will certainly take it into consideration. We aim to provide a comfortable dining experience for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back to El Dorado soon! Best, Maureen Bell General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  6. stacey

    West Palm Beach

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect from beginning to end! The staff were impeccable. Food delicious!
    El Dorado KitchenResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Stacey, Thank you for your glowing review! We're overjoyed to hear that you had a perfect experience from start to finish at EDK. It's wonderful to know that our team's service left no stone unturned for you. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we can't wait to welcome you back for another impeccable experience. Best, Maureen Bell General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  7. ETHEL

    VIP

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We spent a birthday lunch at EDK today. We each enjoyed different food: Caesar salad with Chicken, Crab sandwich and beef hash with egg. All were excellent. A surprise birthday brownie came out with a candle without requesting it. Just said we were celebrating a birthday on the reservation. Very nice. Restaurant was VERY busy and noisy. Next time I will not sit in the bar area but instead by the kitchen along the windows overlooking Spain St. Server very nice but service slow due to the large number of diners. I think we will do an early reservation next time (11:30 instead of 12:30). Overall, the food was great and will definitely be back.
    El Dorado KitchenResponded on January 30, 2025
    Hi Ethel, Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the food, and we're happy we could add a little birthday surprise to your celebration. We completely understand the challenges of a busy environment, and we truly appreciate your understanding. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with the team, and we’d love to welcome you back soon—especially for an earlier reservation to enjoy a quieter experience! Thanks again for choosing EDK, and we look forward to seeing you again! Best, Maureen Bell General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  8. John

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super nice waiter. Excellent food. Large portions. Fun room.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Marissa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at EDK was perfect. The food, service and atmosphere were all spot on. The beet salad was chock full of beets! We all had different salads and everyone enjoyed what they ordered. I appreciated that they weren’t drowning in salad dressing but there was plenty of flavor. The piece of salmon was perfectly cooked and it was a large thick piece. We weren’t rushed at all and our server and all the wait staff were helpful and kind. I have nothing but praise for the chef and everyone else. Thank you!
    El Dorado KitchenResponded on January 30, 2025
    Hello Marissa, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're overjoyed to hear that you enjoyed your experience at El Dorado. It's fantastic to know that we hit the mark for you. We're also glad to hear that you appreciated our attention to detail in dressing your salad. We strive to provide our guests with the best dining experience possible and your kind words truly make our efforts worthwhile. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, Maureen Bell General Manager

    Is this helpful?

  10. Charity

    Little Rock

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening! Recommend the pork belly and carbona!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

El Dorado Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 5498 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 48 times today
Google Map for El Dorado Kitchen

405 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West Spain Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo