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El Dorado Kitchen

4.7 (5654)
$30 and under
Californian
405 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.
    Large Party Soirée at EDK Photo

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Menu

El Dorado Kitchen's menu was last updated on 5/9/2025.

DESSERT

  • CHOCOLATE PECAN TART

    orange segments, whipped cream

    • COCONUT TAPIOCA

      coconut flakes, mango sorbet

      • LEMON PUDDING CAKE

        blueberry sorbet

        • VANILLA CRÈME BRULEE

          strawberry sorbet, shortbread cookie

          • CHURROS

            dulce de leche

            • HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM

              • HOUSE MADE SORBET

                LIQUID DESSERT

                • ESPRESSO MARTINI

                  vanilla vodka, Kahlua, Baileys, espresso

                  • CARAJILLO

                    Licor 43, espresso, orange

                    • EL DORADO CHOCOLATE MARTINI

                      Dorda double chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka, Baileys

                      • HOUSEMADE GRAPEFRUIT-CELLO

                        • HOUSEMADE MEZCAL-CELLO

                          APRES DINNER WINE FLIGHTS

                          • DESSERT WINE

                            Ceja Vineyards "Dulce Beso" Donnafugata Ben Ryé Châteaux Grillon Sauternes 2019

                            • PORT

                              Taylor Fladgate 10 yr. tawny Taylor Fladgate 20 yr. tawny Taylor Fladgate 30 yr. tawny Taylor Fladgate 40 yr. tawny

                              SPIRIT FLIGHTS

                              3/4 oz of each spirit

                              • RUM

                                Plantation 25 year old Mt. Gay Eclipse Dos Maderas PX

                                • RYE

                                  Basil Hayden dark rye Michter's straight rye Whistle Pig rye

                                  Last updated: May 9, 2025

                                  What 5,654 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

                                  4.7
                                  4.7 based on recent ratings
                                  • 4.7Food
                                  • 4.7Service
                                  • 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 offers a delightful dining experience with its "great food" and "lovely ambiance." Guests frequently praise the "amazing cocktails," "friendly service," and beautiful setting right on Sonoma Plaza. Standout dishes include the seafood paella, short ribs, and asparagus salad. It's a "must-try" spot, perfect for both locals and visitors.
                                  5,654 Reviews

                                  1. Felipe

                                    Jackson Hole / Wyoming1 review

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Wonderful dfinner! Excelent!! Will come back soon!

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                                  2. Dorothy VIP

                                    Chicago / Illinois14 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    I love El Dorado. The food is exceptional as is the service and atmosphere

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                                  3. Margaret VIP

                                    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Our French waiter was very attentive, and I received a perfect meal which is hard with all my food allergies. I am going back this Friday already! Highly recommend for friends, family and business since you can actually hear each other talk!

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                                  4. Paula

                                    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    We dined on the outdoor patio for lunch, it was a great experience. The food was delicious and good friendly service. We will be back, thank you!

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                                  5. bill VIP

                                    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

                                    3.0

                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                    1. Overall 3
                                    2. Food 4
                                    3. Service 1
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    Apparently we hit an “off night” when they were short-staffed. Dinner took 2 3/4 hours—-a bit too long for us and the existing staff seemed very stressed which really impacted the overall experience.
                                    El Dorado KitchenResponded 2 days ago
                                    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience felt drawn out and that the stress of the evening came through in the service. We understand how frustrating that can be, especially when you're hoping for a smooth and enjoyable night out. While larger parties can naturally take a bit more time to accommodate than smaller tables, we recognize that nearly three hours is still longer than expected. Being short-staffed that evening certainly didn’t help, and we regret that it affected your visit. We appreciate your patience and hope you'll consider giving us another try under better circumstances. El Dorado Kitchen Management Team

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                                  6. Gwendolyn VIP

                                    Nebraska1 review

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Wonderful food and beautiful ambiance! The carpaccio was especially good!

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                                  7. Faina

                                    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    We had a great time with friends and the food was delicious. Big portions. Good service.

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                                  8. CHARLES E

                                    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Attentive and discret service was perfect for our circumstance, appreciated very much

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                                  9. Maegan VIP

                                    California Central Coast5 reviews

                                    5.0

                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                    1. Overall 5
                                    2. Food 5
                                    3. Service 5
                                    4. Ambience 5
                                    Yummy brunch !! Great service and nice atmosphere

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                                  10. Amrita

                                    Orange County1 review

                                    3.0

                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                    1. Overall 3
                                    2. Food 2
                                    3. Service 4
                                    4. Ambience 4
                                    Nice place to go for dinner. Really appreciated the complimentary celebration drink. Ravioli was delicious. Fries were average, and filet mignon was lacking flavor and salt.
                                    El Dorado KitchenResponded 6 days ago
                                    Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing your experience. We’re truly glad to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, the ravioli, and the celebratory touch—it means a lot to us to help make your evening special. We also appreciate your honest feedback on the fries and filet mignon. We strive to deliver consistency across every dish, so we’ll be sure to share your comments with our kitchen team as we continue to refine and improve. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience. El Dorado Kitchen Management

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                                  El Dorado Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 5654 OpenTable diners.

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                                  Make a reservation

                                  2 people
                                  7:00 PM
                                  Booked 58 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
                                  • 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

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