The best restaurants in El Dorado Hills
168 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Yuki Sushi Bar | Japanese
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering an array of sushi rolls and bento box specials in a cozy setting.
Yuki Sushi Bar | Japanese
RestaurantsNara Sushi
RestaurantsSushi restaurant in Folsom Central Shopping Center featuring rolls and other Japanese fare, plus a kids' menu.
Nara Sushi
RestaurantsMaria's Taqueria & Meat Market
RestaurantsCasual butcher shop and taqueria offering marinated meats, grilled dishes and catering services.
Maria's Taqueria & Meat Market
RestaurantsMatsuyama Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsLow-key Japanese eatery preparing a variety of sushi as well as noodles & teriyaki dishes.
Matsuyama Sushi Restaurant
RestaurantsShogun Hibachi Grill & Sushi
RestaurantsThis strip-mall Japanese restaurant & bar with modern decor features lively chefs at hibachi grills.
Shogun Hibachi Grill & Sushi
RestaurantsVip Pizza
RestaurantsSourdough crust pizzas and other comfort foods are served at this casual place with a bar.
Vip Pizza
RestaurantsPasta, meat dishes & pizzas are menu staples at this comfy Italian choice in a strip–mall setting.
Mikuni | Folsom
RestaurantsLocal Japanese chain serving sushi, small plates & hot entrees in a stylish space.
Mikuni | Folsom
RestaurantsFabian's Italian Bistro & Bar
RestaurantsThis cozy Italian place with patio seating serves locally sourced fare with wine & cocktails.
Fabian's Italian Bistro & Bar
RestaurantsSushi Kuma
RestaurantsCasual eatery known for sushi rolls (1/2 off on some days of the week), bento boxes and tempura.
Sushi Kuma
RestaurantsSky Sushi
RestaurantsClever maki & other Japanese fare offered in a relaxed, contemporary setting with sushi bar seating.
Sky Sushi
RestaurantsTaqueria Ay Jalisco
RestaurantsCasual Mexican eatery serving tacos , burritos and other familiar dishes made with fresh ingredients.
Taqueria Ay Jalisco
RestaurantsZócalo Folsom
RestaurantsMexican comfort food, including vegetarian options, served in a laid-back space with happy hours.
Zócalo Folsom
RestaurantsRaw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering a variety of sushi rolls and Japanese small plates, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.
Raw Sushi Bistro
RestaurantsSho Mi | Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsNeighborhood Japanese diner preparing sushi & hot dishes to be served with imported beer & sake.
Sho Mi | Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsHisui Sushi
RestaurantsCasual, all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant offering sushi and cooked dishes with healthy options.
Hisui Sushi
RestaurantsHasu | Teriyaki and Sushi
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving sushi, rice bowls, and teriyaki, plus bento boxes.
Hasu | Teriyaki and Sushi
RestaurantsAloha Sushi
RestaurantsBright, spacious eatery offering a long list of inventive sushi rolls, plus beer, wine & sake.
Aloha Sushi
RestaurantsKobe Sushi & Fusion
RestaurantsJapanese, Korean and American fare including sushi rolls, plus a laid-back ambiance.
Kobe Sushi & Fusion
RestaurantsEl Pollo Loco
RestaurantsFast-food chain outpost known for Mexican classics made with fire-grilled chicken.
El Pollo Loco
RestaurantsSalsa's Taqueria
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant offering breakfast burritos, enchiladas, and carnitas, plus sports on TV.
Salsa's Taqueria
RestaurantsHermanos Jalisco Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed Mexican eatery specializing in classic dishes including burritos, tacos and enchiladas.
Hermanos Jalisco Grill
RestaurantsMikuni
RestaurantsLocal Japanese chain serving sushi, small plates & hot entrees in a stylish space.
Mikuni
RestaurantsLand Ocean Restaurant Folsom
RestaurantsModern, stylish eatery offering cocktails & upscale American fare, including steaks & seafood.
Land Ocean Restaurant Folsom
RestaurantsLazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsEldo
RestaurantsEldo is where prime cuts meet craft cocktails and a vibe that actually feels local, from seafood tower and wagyu filet to a barrel-aged…
Eldo
RestaurantsFormaggio Pizza Express
RestaurantsWhen you need a no-fuss dinner that still tastes like you tried, Formaggio Pizza Express fires up hand-tossed pies with slow-simmered sauce…
Formaggio Pizza Express
RestaurantsAllora
RestaurantsAllora does modern Italian the way you want it this week, with seasonal, thoughtfully sourced plates and an award winning wine list that…
Allora
RestaurantsSaigon Alley Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsCraving shareable bites and clever cocktails without leaving Midtown? Saigon Alley Kitchen & Bar channels Vietnam’s an nhau spirit with…
Saigon Alley Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsPapapavlo's Bistro & Bar | Mediterranean
RestaurantsCraving something beyond the usual takeout? Papapavlo's Bistro & Bar serves up continental comfort with a Mediterranean flair, plus a…
Papapavlo's Bistro & Bar | Mediterranean
RestaurantsMidgley's Public House
RestaurantsTreat yourself this week at Midgley's Public House, where California cuisine means playful bites like asparagus cigars, vegan wings and ahi…
Midgley's Public House
RestaurantsElla Dining Room & Bar
RestaurantsWhen you want a grown-up dinner that still feels fun, Ella Dining Room & Bar nails it with farm-to-fork plates from pristine oysters and…
Ella Dining Room & Bar
RestaurantsXochimilco Café
RestaurantsXochimilco Cafe keeps it classic with super burritos, enchiladas, chimichangas, and menudo that tastes like someone’s abuela is in the…
Xochimilco Café
RestaurantsPrime Pizza CA
RestaurantsPrime Pizza CA in Stockton leans into bold, Indian-meets-Italian flavors with the Chicken Tikka Delight alongside trusty standbys like…
Prime Pizza CA
RestaurantsTequileros Taqueria | Mexican
RestaurantsHere in Roseville, Tequileros Taqueria is your move this week for juicy tacos, crispy-edged quesabirria, and dangerously addictive asada…
Tequileros Taqueria | Mexican
RestaurantsDodici Pizzeria
RestaurantsWhether you crave a classic Margherita with San Marzano brightness or feel adventurous with a Carbonara stacked with guanciale, Dodici…
Dodici Pizzeria
RestaurantsPho Momma
RestaurantsCasual space specializing in pho noodle soups and Vietnamese coffee alongside chicken wings and spring rolls.
Pho Momma
RestaurantsBlue House Korean BBQ
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant offering grill-your-own Korean barbecue fare, plus an all-you-can-eat option.
Blue House Korean BBQ
RestaurantsThe Shady Lady Saloon
RestaurantsModern speakeasy with a vintage vibe & live music, plus seasonal Southern bites & classic cocktails.
The Shady Lady Saloon
RestaurantsBurgers and Brew
RestaurantsCasual, cozy eatery preparing a range of specialty burgers (beef, chicken and veggie), fries and beer.
Burgers and Brew
RestaurantsRoosters breakfast and mimosas
RestaurantsAll-day hangout for breakfast bites, plus lunch and brunch fare, along with cocktails.
Roosters breakfast and mimosas
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsThe Kitchen @ Stonebrier
RestaurantsClassic fare and a wide-ranging drink menu served in a stylish space with regular live music.
The Kitchen @ Stonebrier
Restaurantsthe pho
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving a variety of Vietnamese dishes such as pho and vermicelli, as well as noodles and grilled fare.
the pho
RestaurantsGrange Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsHigh-end bar & eatery with a lofty feel preparing a farm-to-fork menu & seasonal craft cocktails.
Grange Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsTaste of Tuscany
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery serving specialty pizzas, pasta & other Italian standards, plus wine & beer.
Taste of Tuscany
RestaurantsLumberjacks Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery with log cabin decor doling out hearty plates of breakfast-to-dinner American food.
Lumberjacks Restaurant
RestaurantsNeil´s Kick N-It Bbq
RestaurantsCasual eatery with a relaxed mood, serving barbecue staples such as ribs and hot links.
Neil´s Kick N-It Bbq
RestaurantsMattone Ristorante
RestaurantsItalian menu served in an understated-posh dining room, known for lasagna and desserts.
Mattone Ristorante
RestaurantsCast Iron Trading Co.
RestaurantsBreakfast, burgers & vegan tacos in a spacious, industrial-chic venue, plus craft beer & coffee.
Cast Iron Trading Co.
RestaurantsK-Town Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsPopular spot featuring an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ spread and a hot pot bar.
K-Town Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
RestaurantsIl Fornaio Sacramento
RestaurantsUpmarket chain for Italian dining, including freshly made pasta & bread from an in-house bakery.
Il Fornaio Sacramento
RestaurantsOBO' Italian Table & Bar
RestaurantsBustling counter-order venue featuring a gourmet array of pasta, wood-fired pizza & Italian sweets.
OBO' Italian Table & Bar
RestaurantsCafe 33
RestaurantsHomey hangout dishing up hot breakfast fare, croissants and pastries, plus gourmet sandwiches and pizza turnovers.
Cafe 33
RestaurantsThe Vine El Dorado Hills
RestaurantsCasual restaurant at The Borgata serving international wines paired with small plates and live music.
The Vine El Dorado Hills
RestaurantsMoo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsUpbeat, family-owned diner offering specialty burgers along with sandwiches, fries & milkshakes.
Moo Moo's Burger Barn
RestaurantsThe Nook Bistro & Wine Bar
RestaurantsIntimate, dog-friendly wine bar offering small plates and happy hour specials.
The Nook Bistro & Wine Bar
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsPrelude Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsModern American eatery, specializing in seasonal eats, craft cocktails and an award-winning wine list.
Prelude Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsEl Burrito Taquería
RestaurantsCasual eatery turning out a variety of tacos, burritos and chips in a clean space with a drive-thru.
El Burrito Taquería
RestaurantsAmerican Waffle Diner
RestaurantsRelaxed brunch spot whipping up burgers, burritos, waffles, and the classic chicken and waffles, plus coffee, beer, and mimosas.
American Waffle Diner
RestaurantsFarmhaus
RestaurantsStylish New American eatery with a pared-down interior & a patio offers inventive fare & wine.
Farmhaus
RestaurantsBuckhorn BBQ + Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain offering large portions of steaks, sandwiches, burgers & other American fare.
Buckhorn BBQ + Grill
RestaurantsOctavio's
RestaurantsCasual eatery, featuring a menu of Mexican comfort eats, along with a full bar for beer and margaritas.
Octavio's
RestaurantsHANOI - 36 STREETS
RestaurantsNorthern Vietnamese eatery offering pho noodle soup (various types), plus vermicelli bowls, spring rolls and other traditional specialties.
HANOI - 36 STREETS
RestaurantsCalifornia Burrito
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering a range of Mexican dishes, including a popular California burrito, and drive-thru service.
California Burrito
RestaurantsOrphan
RestaurantsCasual local cafe offering an eclectic menu that integrates Latin flavors and updated old favorites.
Orphan
RestaurantsFire Wings Howe Ave.
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up chicken wings in a variety of flavors, plus fries and craft beers.
Fire Wings Howe Ave.
RestaurantsFire Wings
RestaurantsPopular eatery specializing in chicken wings in 20-plus flavors, plus fried garlic noodles.
Fire Wings
RestaurantsMom & Pop Chicken Shop Cameron Park
RestaurantsCasual local spot serving fried chicken and burgers, plus macaroni-and-cheese variations.
Mom & Pop Chicken Shop Cameron Park
RestaurantsRoscoe’s Bar & Burgers
RestaurantsEatery with a full bar and a menu of familiar fare and brunch, plus drag shows and karaoke.
Roscoe’s Bar & Burgers
RestaurantsMezzo Ristorante
RestaurantsSeasonal, Italian-inspired New American menus, plus wine & cocktails, in an understated space.
Mezzo Ristorante
RestaurantsTaqueria La Perla Tapatia
RestaurantsCasual eatery, with indoor and patio seating, dishing up tacos, burritos, enchiladas and fajitas plus a salsa bar.
Taqueria La Perla Tapatia
RestaurantsMichael's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsLong-standing pizza joint serving up large NY-style pies & casual grub in an old-school interior.
Michael's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsSmashburger
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
Smashburger
RestaurantsJayna Gyro
RestaurantsRelaxed Mediterranean eatery featuring grilled gyros and bowls as well as salads and burgers.
Jayna Gyro
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsVacanza Romana
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery highlighting handmade pastas and pizzas, plus wine, beer and cocktails.
Vacanza Romana
RestaurantsWillie's Burgers
RestaurantsCasual late-night burger joint featuring fried zucchini and cheeseburgers, plus other classic dishes, milkshakes and fries.
Willie's Burgers
RestaurantsHawks
RestaurantsRefined American cuisine, including tasting menus, in a stylish, modern dining room & bar.
Hawks
RestaurantsViscuso's Pizza & Draft House
RestaurantsLively restaurant featuring pizza, plus a salad bar, happy hour, and beer.
Viscuso's Pizza & Draft House
RestaurantsHook and Ladder Manufacturing Company
RestaurantsNew American comfort food, local beers & house cocktails in an industrial-chic space with a patio.
Hook and Ladder Manufacturing Company
RestaurantsIslander’s Lounge
RestaurantsRelaxed bar serving cocktails and Hawaiian grub, often with live music or a DJ.
Islander’s Lounge
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsDe Vega Brothers
RestaurantsCasually elegant Italian restaurant featuring traditional dishes, a bar & some patio seating.
De Vega Brothers
RestaurantsPancake Circus
RestaurantsCircus-themed diner serving traditional American breakfasts, plus sandwiches, burgers & other mains.
Pancake Circus
RestaurantsThe Porch Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsThis relaxed eatery serves familiar Southern classics that feature locally-sourced ingredients.
The Porch Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsOtoro Midtown
RestaurantsSushi & Japanese menu items with sushi bar seating & casual interiors with bright yellow chairs.
Otoro Midtown
RestaurantsFire Wings
RestaurantsChain specializing in chicken wings and sauces, plus burgers, fries, and beer.
Fire Wings
RestaurantsMilestone Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
RestaurantsContemporary, seasonal New American cuisine, wine & cocktails in a hip space with a patio.
Milestone Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
RestaurantsWorld Famous HOTBOYS Chicken
RestaurantsFried chicken with different spice levels, plus sides, beer, and cider, served in an informal setting.
World Famous HOTBOYS Chicken
RestaurantsPizza Twist
RestaurantsPizza, pasta and wing chain featuring Indian-fusion twists and vegan options.
Pizza Twist
RestaurantsAngelina's Spaghetti House
RestaurantsLongtime Italian eatery offering old-school fare in a relaxed setup with a bar & an adjoining deli.
Angelina's Spaghetti House
RestaurantsTower Cafe
RestaurantsQuirky cafe serving an eclectic array of grub, from classic breakfasts to Asian and Spanish mains.
Tower Cafe
RestaurantsCosmic Roosters
RestaurantsFresh and juicy chicken sandwiches and sliders made with peanut oil, plus fries and beer.
Cosmic Roosters
RestaurantsRelish Burger Bar
RestaurantsClassic & creative burgers are served in a stylish space that includes an outdoor patio & bar.
Relish Burger Bar
RestaurantsSuzie Burger
RestaurantsBright counter-serve restaurant offering burgers, shakes, hot dogs & beer in a throwback setting.
Suzie Burger
RestaurantsMikuni
RestaurantsLocal Japanese chain serving sushi, small plates & hot entrees in a stylish space.
Mikuni
RestaurantsMarket Tavern
RestaurantsContemporary haunt with thoughtfully sourced New American entrees & an attached grocery store.
Market Tavern
RestaurantsCafeteria 15L
RestaurantsStylish, contemporary spot offering American fare, old-timey desserts & upmarket cocktails.
Cafeteria 15L
RestaurantsCafé Dantorels
RestaurantsLocal counter-serve chain featuring sweet & savory crepes, plus sandwiches, pasta & omelettes.
Café Dantorels
RestaurantsBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
RestaurantsTaqueria Roberto Jr
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly eatery serving authentic Mexican staples such as tacos, burritos, and tortas.
Taqueria Roberto Jr
RestaurantsFixins Soul Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with a menu featuring comfort food staples such as fried chicken, gumbo & grits.
Fixins Soul Kitchen
RestaurantsPho Bac Hoa Viet
RestaurantsFamily-owned restaurant serving pho & other Vietnamese staples in a casual space with large windows.
Pho Bac Hoa Viet
RestaurantsCenter Stage BBQ
RestaurantsCasual joint serving comfort food, such as ribs, cornbread, and potato salad.
Center Stage BBQ
RestaurantsHOT BUNZ
RestaurantsCasual burger outlet offering smash-style patties, sliders, fries and sauces.
HOT BUNZ
RestaurantsChain restaurant for chicken and lamb souvlaki and gyros, feta fries and baklava ice cream.
Honey and The Trapcat
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery and bar specializing in burgers and beers, plus unique cocktails.
Honey and The Trapcat
RestaurantsSmoke & Meat BBQ
RestaurantsTexas-style BBQ brisket and sausage joint, with sides such as potato salad and banana pudding.
Smoke & Meat BBQ
RestaurantsThe Morning Fork
RestaurantsLocal mom-&-pop operation dispensing elevated comfort food classics for breakfast & lunch.
The Morning Fork
RestaurantsPho Viet Anh | Butterfield Plaza
RestaurantsVietnamese eatery featuring traditional cooking as well as vegan banh mi sandwiches and pho noodle soup.
Pho Viet Anh | Butterfield Plaza
RestaurantsCamden Spit & Larder
RestaurantsSwanky stop for British-inspired spit-roasted meats & farm fare, plus wine & small batch spirits.
Camden Spit & Larder
RestaurantsMountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
RestaurantsJoe's Crab Shack
RestaurantsInformal seafood chain serving crab buckets & stuffed shrimp, plus American comfort dishes.
Joe's Crab Shack
RestaurantsGK Mongolian BBQ
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat Chinese fare including Mongolian barbecue dishes served in a casual setting.
GK Mongolian BBQ
RestaurantsBig Apple Bagels
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain for coffee, sandwiches & basic breakfast fare including muffins & bagels.
Big Apple Bagels
RestaurantsFire Wings
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery specializing in chicken wings with various sauces and seasonings.
Fire Wings
RestaurantsLa Trattoria Bohemia
RestaurantsCasual, eclectic establishment offering pizza & other Italian & Czech classics, plus imported beers.
La Trattoria Bohemia
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