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Open: 11:30am - 2:30pm for lunch, 5:30-9:00 for dinner
Reservation required? No, but recommended. Click below to reserve a table:
Last barlinwine.com visit: 2011
Directions:
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The Meal:
Encompassing the back of the chic El Dorado Hotel on the historic Sonoma Square, El Dorado Kitchen is a fun spot for great wine country cuisine in an urban style setting. Their main dining room has a great large table for groups and they also offer a beautiful poolside courtyard for outdoor dining under fig trees. The open spacing and low lighting in the restaurant allow for an intimate dining experience in any location.
El Dorado Kitchen has mastered the typical wine country cuisine featuring local produce and ingredients. The last time we dined we went with a group and shared a bunch of appetizers and entrees. For starters, we loved the braised pork belly with watermelon and jalepeno viniagrette and kanpachi crudo with citrus, watermelon relish, jalapeno and herbs. Entree highlights included the skate wing with sunchoke puree, brussel sprouts, bacon lardons and sherry jus and the wild mushroom risotto with black truffle, marscapone, sweet corn and spinach. All of these were delicious and made for a great meal.
However, what sets El Dorado Kitchen apart for me was my run-in with a seasonal special: Sweet Corn Agnolotti that I ate 4 years ago. I still crave it! I recall fresh corn, a soft cheese such as marscapone and a delicious home made pasta. The details are a bit fuzzy but the taste was amazing. At that same meal Greg had a Braised Short Rib with Truffle Fries that he still raves about. You had to stop us from licking our plates that evening. Our second visit wasn't quite as magical in my mind but the food was all very good. We were staying at the hotel during our last visit so the $15 corkage fee was waived. Dinner for 5 of us ran around $50 a person, not including tip. I recall our waiter being a bit annoying, but he was helpful with recommending dishes on the menu. Greg doesn't remember anything annoying about the waiter and thought the second trip was as excellent as the first!
El Dorado Kitchen also runs a little cafe for those looking for a more laid back option. Their chalkboard menu features coffee, pastries, oatmeal and the like for breakfast and then lunch and dinner entrees later in the day. It's a really cute spot for a cute bite.
Ratings (out of 5):
However, what sets El Dorado Kitchen apart for me was my run-in with a seasonal special: Sweet Corn Agnolotti that I ate 4 years ago. I still crave it! I recall fresh corn, a soft cheese such as marscapone and a delicious home made pasta. The details are a bit fuzzy but the taste was amazing. At that same meal Greg had a Braised Short Rib with Truffle Fries that he still raves about. You had to stop us from licking our plates that evening. Our second visit wasn't quite as magical in my mind but the food was all very good. We were staying at the hotel during our last visit so the $15 corkage fee was waived. Dinner for 5 of us ran around $50 a person, not including tip. I recall our waiter being a bit annoying, but he was helpful with recommending dishes on the menu. Greg doesn't remember anything annoying about the waiter and thought the second trip was as excellent as the first!
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El Dorado Kitchen also runs a little cafe for those looking for a more laid back option. Their chalkboard menu features coffee, pastries, oatmeal and the like for breakfast and then lunch and dinner entrees later in the day. It's a really cute spot for a cute bite.
Recommended food:Sweet Corn Agnolotti!!! From the everyday menu, the Wild Mushroom Risotto and the Pork Duo are both excellent.
Ratings (out of 5):
 FOOD | 4.75 |  SERVICE | 4.25 |
 ATMOSPHERE | 4.50 |  VALUE | 4.25 |
 OVERALL | 4.44 | ||
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