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What People Are Saying About El Dorado Kitchen
Featured Review
Alison Kramer
Contributor
Tucked beneath the boutique Eldorado Hotel, this similarly chic eatery is a vast departure from Sonoma's rustic Mission history. A grand fig tree shades the stone patio courtyard, where poolside dining is relaxed and resort-like. Inside, an open kitchen and floor-to-ceiling windows alleviate the stark, contemporary space. Casual tourists relish in refined sandwiches and salads for lunch, while evenings draw a more elegant crowd. Beef tartare sliders, tarragon-steamed mussels, and a trio of liberty duck (breast, leg, and pate), are a few of the menu highlights. At the bar, cocktail hour goes…
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- If you get hungry, visit their restaurant, El Dorado Kitchen.
- When to Go:
- Sunday's offer a refined brunch with dishes like salmon croquettes, wine-braised beef hash, or prosciutto and fried egg flatbread.
- The Extras:
- El Dorado Kitchenette--an offshoot cafe to the right of the restaurant---features live music by local musicians on Friday and Saturday nights.
- What to Drink:
- Break away from the wine country norm with a stylish cocktail like the peach jalepeno martini or the lime basil cucumber cooler.
03/15/10
Always Satisfied by the Food & Service
by ChelleintheBay , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch
Whenever I am in Wine Country this is a MUST. I have been for breakfast, lunch,dinner, or just dessert & drinks. The service is always friendly & warm. The food is always creative & fresh. I had the short rib. It was the HUGEST rib I have ever had, cooked so tenderly it just sweat moisture! The horseradish creme frache was mild & added just the right amoung to accent flavours. We asked for a veggie substitute(i dont particularly like glazed carrots, i will admit they are good though)& received braised broccoli which was superb. The pureed potatoes had me wishing for multiple servings of it. Our server was attentive and knew the menu well. He recomeneded the s'mores dessert that had us never wanting the messy camping style again. The ganache was rich, dark, chocolatey guilt & well worth it!! (Side point..... I have been here when the large fig tree in the courtyard bares its fruit & have had the FINEST fig desserts!!! ) I have tried other restaurants in the area & find myself always longing to find what new favorites I will find on their menu! Ed K.....I LOVE YOU!
- Pros: Downtown Sonoma, Outdoor dining
09/23/09
Truffle fries are a must
by opinion2008 at Citysearch
While visiting Sonoma recently many folks referred us to the El Dorado. I honestly expected it to be better. The Petaluma Chicken and Short Ribs were just ok. The truffle fries are pretty addictive though and leave room for dessert because you will want them all.
- Pros: Truffle Fries, great dessert list, pretty room
09/07/09
Great!
by trestessa at Citysearch
The food was fantastic. Lobster risotto was great. My boyfriend had the pork tenderloin, which he thought was the best food he'd ever put in his mouth. Great patio seating.
- Pros: patio, food
- Cons: none
09/16/06
Best price on the Downtown Plaza
by agambini at Citysearch
My boyfriend & I were recently in Sonoma & booked at the El Dorado. As soon as we walked in, we knew we had found the perfect place for us! It's got Hip/Contemporary feel to it. The room was simple, a bed, table, TV, closet & a mini-fridge. We had a cute little balcony overlooking the pool. We knew there was no room service, bellman, concierge, etc. Either way everyone we spoke to at the front desk was friendly & made great suggestions for us. For the price & location you can't find a better deal!
- Pros: Location & price
- Cons: minimal noise due to location, but we wanted to be in the heart of town
08/09/05
Not relaxing at all - louder than North Beach
by kitch at Citysearch
My boyfriend and I stayed at the El Dorado in hopes of a quiet weekend in the wine country. While the bed and TV were very nice and modern, the walls in the place are paper-thin. I could hear every car that passed the hotel, and every guest who would walk down the hall, open a door, or use the restroom. For the price we paid to stay there, I had been expecting a more relaxing experience.
- Pros: location, bed linens, clean
- Cons: loud, small rooms
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