El Dorado Kitchen - Sonoma

Where do I start... We made a 430 reservation. When we arrived a walk in party was sat before us, I overheard the hostesses saying that many 430 reservations ha... read more Where do I start... We made a 430 reservation. When we arrived a walk in party was sat before us, I overheard the hostesses saying that many 430 reservations had not shown up, but they were still struggling it seemed. They made us wait in the empty lobby, and eventually sat us in the lounge/bar area instead of the actual dining room. So, the bartender was our server. While he did his best, it just wasn't the level of service you normally get from a seasoned waiter on a Saturday evening. The food... While the presentation was nice enough, my husband's seafood paella was hugely lacking flavor, salmon skin was mushy, and the rice was burnt to the pan. The entire dish was dry and boring to put it simply. I ordered rack of lamb, which had decent enough flavor, but was tough and chewy. The steamed mussels were overwhelmed with onion and otherwise tasteless. The tuna tartar was good, but not amazing. The best thing about this place was the wine and bread (albeit both overpriced). Don't get me wrong, I will drop a few hundred dollars on a dinner that's worth it, but not here, again, ever.

A Sonoma wine country must visit for culinary delight. What a menu! What to choose? It’s all so gourmet and delicious. This butternut squash soup was divine and... read more A Sonoma wine country must visit for culinary delight. What a menu! What to choose? It’s all so gourmet and delicious. This butternut squash soup was divine and so was everything we had. Very pricey, but you expect that with the amount of ingredients perfection you get from each entree. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

We came here for dinner tonight for the first night of our honeymoon-everything was superb. The atmosphere is romantic, even the lighting is pleasant. We sat at... read more We came here for dinner tonight for the first night of our honeymoon-everything was superb. The atmosphere is romantic, even the lighting is pleasant. We sat at the bar and the two gentleman who helped us were phenomenal! Super attentive and great service. The food was delicious, especially the focaccia and cornbread. And the drinks were 10/10. Would absolutely return!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

The food , service, and atmosphere are exceptional. Absolutely amazing dining experience!!!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5... read more The food , service, and atmosphere are exceptional. Absolutely amazing dining experience!!!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Daily Oyster Selection, Seafood Paella, Housemade Fettuccine

Wow! Fabulous all around! We came for dinner during a weekend trip to Sonoma. This restaurant has lovely ambience and the service was wonderful. (Hank, our serv... read more Wow! Fabulous all around! We came for dinner during a weekend trip to Sonoma. This restaurant has lovely ambience and the service was wonderful. (Hank, our server was fantastic! The food blew us away! After a lackluster meal at another restaurant in the square last night, we were delighted to have such wonderfully prepared meals. I had the salmon, perfectly prepared with a delicious micro green garnish, and on a bed of delicious Brussel sprouts and butternut squash. My husband had the paella with lots of delicious seafood and crispy rice. Everything was superb!