WELCOME TO
EL DORADO KITCHEN
El Dorado Kitchen offers all-day dining nestled within the vibrant ambiance of El Dorado Hotel on Sonoma Plaza. Led by Executive Chef Armando Navarro, our menus boast seasonally-driven California cuisine sourced from local Sonoma County farmers and purveyors. With a fresh, simple, and approachable style infused with Sonoma sensibility, we’ve become a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike. Whether indulging in breakfast, savoring al fresco lunch in our charming courtyard, or dining in our main room with views of the open kitchen, El Dorado Kitchen is the ultimate beacon for wine-country casual dining, offering a relaxed yet elevated culinary experience not to be missed.
Chef Armando Navarro
Executive Chef Armando Navarro has a stellar résumé packed with roles at top restaurants along both coasts. In his role as Executive Chef at El Dorado Kitchen, Armando infuses menus with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. His style is characterized as fresh, simple, and approachable with a distinctly Sonoma sensibility.
BREAKFAST
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
8am to 11am
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
8am to 10:30am
BRUNCH
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
11am to 2:30pm
LUNCH
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
11:30am to 3pm
GOLDEN HOUR
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
3pm to 5pm
DINNER
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
5pm to 8:30pm
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
3:30pm to 8:30pm
*Our Restaurant will be temporarily closed for breakfast until February 7th.
EL DORADO HAPPENINGS
GOLDEN HOUR
Join us for Golden Hour, a perfect mid-day escape offered Monday through Friday from 3pm to 5pm, featuring a curated selection of low-ABV spritzes and light bites, thoughtfully crafted to highlight the seasonal flavors of Sonoma.
EL DORADO HAPPENINGS
VALENTINE'S DAY AT EL DORADO KITChen
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an elegant prix fixe dinner designed to delight with every course. Begin with a welcome pour of rosé Champagne and a refined amuse-bouche, then linger over seasonal favorites—from luxurious sole roulade, lobster cannelloni, to tender filet mignon. Finish on a sweet note with rose water crème brûlée, chocolate mousse, or Meyer lemon cake.
Featuring live music from Christian Dupree from 5pm to 9pm
EL DORADO HAPPENINGS
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
AT EL DORADO KITCHEN
Celebrate Mothers day at El Dorado Kitchen. Indulge in our brunch menu with fresh seasonal selections for Mom. Enjoy a local fresh twist on brunch classics from Chef Armando Navarro. Entrees will range between $25 to $50 excluding beverage, tax, and gratuity. Children under 12 will have the option of an a-la-carte kid's menu with offerings such as French toast, house-made pasta, pizza, chicken or fish.
EL DORADO HAPPENINGS
From the Farm. To Your Fork.
AT EL DORADO KITCHEN
Spend a leisurely late morning with Chef Armando Navarro as he guides you through the Sonoma Farmers Market, Vella Cheese Company, and the Farmers Patch. Along the way, you’ll hand-select seasonal fruits, vegetables, and artisanal cheeses alongside the chef himself, discovering the ingredients that will inspire your evening. Later that night, return for an intimate six-course tasting menu personally curated by Chef Armando, featuring the very ingredients chosen by you and your guests earlier in the day. In between, enjoy a tasting at Three Sticks Wines, the perfect way to savor the afternoon before dinner. The Chef’s Experience is $185 per guest, with optional wine pairings available for an additional $95 per guest, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Offered for parties of 1–8 guests, this experience may be reserved as a standalone dining event or as part of a hotel stay package.
