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    the Eldo

    4.3 (820 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Connie P.

    First time visiting to celebrate a birthday, and the restaurant was much bigger than I expected. Parking is pretty limited -- your options are either the small lot, a darker area behind the building, or nearby residential streets. The portions are HUGE! We ordered appetizers, and about 10 minutes later our entrees came out too, which felt a bit rushed. There was so much food that we couldn't even finish half of it. I ordered the salmon pesto and absolutely loved it -- tons of flavor and really delicious. For dessert, we had the butter cake, and it was amazing. Overall, I'd recommend giving this place a try. I'd definitely come back to sample more dishes.

    Ribeye dinner
    ty D.

    Food was great had the bacon wrapped date appetizer! And the rib eye entree! Zero complaints! Service was spot on! Ambiance was what you would expect of a sports bar restaurant! Lots of seating! I would definitely come back!

    Geronimo T.

    I passed this place for years. Finally tried this place out with reservations. This place gets really packed. Parking can be difficult to find, pending on the hours you arrive. Parking is tight, meaning if you have a large truck it can pose a problem to fit in the tight spaces that are provided. Checked in with the front host. Wait time was 15 minutes. We were greeted and seated at our tables. The ambiance was very nice. Since this is a South Africa establishment, you had some type of sense you were in the Saraha. Ordered drinks of Beer and cocktails. Delivered to us in 5 minutes. Prompt service! Ordered Beef Straganov and Beef Pot Pie. Entrees did not dissapoint! All was fresh and delicous. The portion size were very large! You get what you pay for at this restaurant! Big Kudos to Aiden! He was a fantastic server. Great customer service. He always checked up on us. I highly recommend this place. I will definitely be back. My to go spot for now on. Great food and Service! Large establishment.

    Shrimp Au Gratin
    Sally W.

    The Eldo has a super fun and casual vibe. Their menu really does have something for every palate, making it a great place to gather with friends, family, and more. It gets pretty loud because of the crowds, but it's still a nice and fun ambiance. My friend and I tried the Shrimp au Gratin, and it was amazing!! I would definitely get this appetizer again. For the main, we shared the ribeye after all the rave reviews. It was a very good steak, and the onion rings were amazing! The veggies were nothing to write home about, but we figured we better get some veggies in. We also tried the Malva Butter Cake, and it was HUGE. Delicious, and would've loved even more of the drizzle. They do take reservations. Also, they have big screen TVs for the various games. Can't wait to come back!

    Fried zucchini
    Anna L.

    Haven't been here in person for a couple years so me and my husband decided to come visit on Valentine's Day! And it didn't disappoint. I've always wanted to try the pretzel with beer cheese and it tasted so fresh. We also had fried zucchini also delicious. My husband always enjoys the steak here and I like to order the salmon plate. Both dishes came out great and as a special treat we had the butter cake a must try if you visit. Service was good and heaters were outside so you didn't feel the cold outside air until you left. Parking is a hit or miss. It's not a big parking lot but there is street parking in the neighborhood right next to it with a wall cut out to walk through.

    Lish S.

    The Eldo was pretty cool, I like the overall look, it has a very modern look and the food was pretty tasty as well. There were about 9 of us for a Birthday dinner; the servers were on top of the service and making sure our orders were in. The only thing that I did not like is that I could not do a substitution for the peas that came on the side of the shepherd's pie. I would give the shepherd's pie a (8/10) . It was very tasty. For my drink I ordered a French 57, which tasted somewhat like skittles, and I loved it. The Eldo would be good for a date night, groups a family dinner night, don't forget to go next door and get ice cream and cookies after.

    Old fashion
    Sid D.

    We walked in without reservation and they make us sit right away on a Saturday night. Place was happening, ambiance was chill and everyone was in their own element. They got cool outside patio too. Food was simply delicious. We tried Mediterranean Salmon, lamb shank, and Malta butter cake for dessert and everything was great. All dishes tasted delicious and was made it to its perfection. Really love this place and we will be coming back soon.

    Ken C.

    The Eldo is a bar/pub with South African flavors and it's located off Studebaker and Spring in Long Beach, across the street from El Dorado Park. I came for happy hour on a weekday and they offered $2 off appetizers. I got sliders, veggie samosas, and a side of fries. I feel that the sliders tasted great. The buns were light and nicely buttered, they came with a "pink sauce", and the beef and caramelized onions nicely rounded out the burger. The samosas were my favorite item of the meal. It packed flavors that you don't normally get in an Indian-style samosa. Maybe because they serve the samosas with sweet chili sauce rather than chutneys; however, I would order it again. As for the fries, I felt that they were crispy; however, I felt as if it had an aftertaste that I didn't enjoy. If I get fried dishes, then I'd probably go with onion rings; however, I think that I'd like to try more of their South African offerings as they're unique!

    Nanette A.

    The food was on point and our waitress was excellent. I don't order chicken often but really wanted to try something I have never had. So I ordered the Peri Peri chicken and informed it would be spicy so I had the sauce placed on the side. Ribeye was juicy and is a must try for sure. Inside is pretty dim with plenty of t.v. for all to view. Would definitely be back again!Thank you Peyton!!!

    Curry
    Victoria P.

    Stopped by to try this out after golf. We came around 5pm on a Sunday and the wait was about 45 minutes. It didn't seem packed due to seeing a good amount of empty tables but we didn't question it and waited. We got seated outside where they're were only about 4 heater lamps. Definitely not enough to cover all tables, or the one we sat in. The South African food was delicious, however anything that was considered bar/pub food was mediocre. I enjoyed the lamb samosas, and prawn curry the most. We also tried the fries which was a pretty small basket for what it cost, and the steak nachos. The cheese was a weird light orange color, not sure what it was made of. My biggest critique would be the service. When my friend asked for steak sauce and a box to go, multiple servers forgot and ended up giving us other peoples items. Our main server was apologetic on their behalf, but it seemed like the restaurant was low on staff. I would definitely give this place a try again, and would stick to the South African dishes.

    Butter cake, it was good but more bready, than cake
    Nia L.

    My son found The Eldo for his bday dinner. He wanted to make sure he could watch the Final Four games and this spot has a lot of TV's! I made a reservation for a party of 10 the day before and was accommodated with the stipulation that everyone ordered entrees per the manager. I'm not sure how they would dictate that as it wasn't stated again upon being seated; but it was not an issue. The waitress was on her JOB and managed our party well. Everyone enjoyed their food except my friend that ordered the filet, she wanted MedWell; but got MedRare...they re-did the whole meal. It's a cool vibe here with a large indoor/outdoor space that includes a covered patio. Now parking kinda sucks once the lot is full; but we parked off Spring St. I will definitely return.

    Butter Cake with Vanilla Ice cream
    Laura S.

    Went here Saturday and I can't stop thinking about this meal, It was DELICIOUS! The steak was cooked to perfection and everything was just amazing, perfect date night spot! The crew was great as well, we received overall outstanding service We also added cheese bread and a side salad to the steak dinner and the salad was huge! Definitely a shareable and the bread again just delicious

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    I hate that they changed their name from El Dorado to the Eldo...f&@king lame. Still a good place to eat, though.

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    The cookie!!! Love their patio too, makes you feel at home. Can't wait for outdoor dining to open up again.

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    Good food, nice people

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    Ask the Community - the Eldo

    Do you guys show the Green Bay Packer game?

    We are able to show any Packer game that is available on Directv and played at night since we open at 4pm. Please feel free to reach out to us by phone or email for more details.… Read more

    May i get happy hour details?

    What are you happy hours?

    Do you show Dodger games?

    Yes we do, but we don’t play volume for them.

    What is your corking fee if we'd like to bring a bottle of wine for our anniversary?

    $18.00

    Does The Eldo still have Happy Hour?

    Yes

    Do you have pool tables?

    No we do not

    What night and time do you have trivia?

    Sorry but we do not have trivia

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes!! 🐕

    Will they be expanding back to lunch hours anytime in the future?

    Hello Stephany, We will be expanding our hours on Saturday and Sundays by opening at 9am but weekday lunch would be unlikely.

    Do they have a Happy Hour?

    HH changed recently to just in the bar area only, no longer applies to patio areas.

    Would you deliver to Lake Forest? I need a catering for a birthday party. Thanks

    We currently don’t deliver but we could possibly set something up for you. Please feel free to email Robbie.eldo@gmail.com and we can discuss your details.

    Are you accepting reservations??? I'm checking on Yelp and none available?

    Yes absolutely www.eldobar.com/reservations

    Are there TVs outside for football?

    Yes there are

    Bottomless mimosas on Saturday? Until what time if so?

    No I’m sorry only on Sundays

    Will you guys have the NBA game tonight?

    Absolutely

    Are you showing the Supercross race tonight? It's on NBC SPORTS Gold.

    No I’m sorry we don’t have access to that

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