Our Story

Welcome to The Independent Restaurant and Bar in Placerville, CA. Since 2011, we've been crafting unforgettable experiences with American fusion cuisine, craft cocktails, and warm hospitality. Join us for a memorable dining experience in our cozy indoor space or a lively bar, or savor the temperate outdoors on our garden patios. Your exceptional dining experience begins here.

 

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weekend lunch special

Mediterranean Focaccia

(This Weekend Only- Limited Availabilty)

House made focaccia, with Merguez sausage, feta cheese, za’atar, sumac, and confit garlic, topped with house-made verde sauce- Served with a watercress and arugula salad, with pickled shallots, cherry tomato, feta, toasted walnuts, and sherry vinaigrette

Weekend Dinner Special

Seared Hawaiian Ahi

(this Friday & Saturday only- Limited Availabilty)

6 oz. Seared Rare Ahi with Spanish Rice, Grilled Bok Choy, and House-made Romesco Sauce. Finished with Green Shatta and Daikon Sprouts.

Dessert special

Lemon Meringue Tartlet

(this week only- Limited Availabilty)

Pastry Chef Amy has done it again, Sweet Shortbread Crust, Meyer Lemon Curd, Italian Meringue, Strawberry Purée

sunday Dinner Special

12 oz. USDA Prime Rib

(Served on Sundays only- Please call for Availability)

Rosemary-infused kosher salt and Dijon mustard crust.  18 hour slow-cooked (sous-vide) with house-made au jus, horseradish crème fraîche, sautéed seasonal vegetables, and choice of one of our fantastic sides (truffle mac & cheese, salt-baked potato, yukon gold mashed potatoes, turnip fries, beer-battered potato fries, or cheddar polenta)

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Indulge in our delectable bread pudding and ice cream with a drizzle of caramel, available for online ordering at the Independent Restaurant.

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  • “Another delicious meal and fun cocktails. Can never go wrong here because everything is fantastic”

    – Kellie T.