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El Dorado Kitchen

405 1st Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-3030
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Ranked #4 of 80 restaurants in Sonoma
Price range: RM93 - RM151
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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Fargo, North Dakota
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43 reviews 43 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

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
2 helpful votes 2 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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Durham, North Carolina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We have been here for dinner and everything was perfect. Truffle fries were the best I have ever had, must try. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and recommended and excellent wine, the green tomato appetizer was awesome. Overall very nice food and I believe it is a great value for your money.

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Napa, California
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47 reviews 47 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

A group 6 came in and were placed on patio. It was a cool summer afternoon - just right. Unfortunately, our server was having a bad day and did not hide it very well. He should have called in sick and enjoyed a day off. Instead he came to work and provided horrible service with a frown. The kitchen was... More

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Dallas
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70 reviews 70 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We had 12 people at the Bridge Table which meant our group was in the heart of the action. Food was abundant and high quality and our wine pairings and cocktails excellent. Service on a busy Saturday night was really excellent.

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sonoma
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34 reviews 34 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Sonoma is historic, colorful and has a great town plaza with lots of action. The main action for this little Northern California town is El Dorado Kitchen in the historic El Dorado Hotel on the corner of West 1st and Spain Streets. A quiet part of the Auberge du Soleil Group of hotels with restaurants, El Dorado Kitchen is consistently... More

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western ny state
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16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Doesn't look like much from the street but has large dining room and outside patio. Great presentation of the food and good service.

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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

We ate there out last night of our vacation to wine country. I could not express how delicious our meal was. We started with the tuna tartare and it was so fresh and flavorful. I ha the duck confit for my entree and it was, without a doubt, the best duck I have had. Would absolutely return if err back... More

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Jackson, Wyoming
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67 reviews 67 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

The ambiance is modern chic and an there is an open kitchen with lots of buzz. The food presentation was artistic and the food amazing. I had the scallops (only 4 medium sized scallops) and my daughter the Halibut. Both are fantastic but please note, the portions small. The oysters would good; chilled and cleanly shucked. The "Mixed Lettuces" salad... More

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NY
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50 reviews 50 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Went several time for lunch and dinner. It was the favorite restaurant of our local host. Nice variety on the the menu and all the meals were well prepared.

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