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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

Prawn Katsu Burger

(This Weekend Only- Limited Availabilty)

Fried Prawn Patty, Cabbage, Sweet & Spicy Pickles, with House-made Bang-Bang Sauce on Toasted Burger Bun with Choice of Side!

Weekend Dinner Special

Pan-seared Lingcod

(this Friday & Saturday only- Limited Availabilty)

Pan-seared Local Half Moon Bay Lingcod (Mr. Morgan Fisheries) served over a Wild Rice Pilaf with Brown Butter Haricots Verts- Finished with an Orange-miso Glaze…

Dessert special

Gingerbread Cake

(this week only- Limited Availabilty)

Pastry Chef Amy has done it again, Warm Spiced Gingerbread Cake, Meyer Lemon Sauce, Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

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)

cocktail special

Clou Rouge

Chamomile infused Dry Gin, Fresh lime, House-made Pomegranate-Orange & Clove Shrub, Egg White, Grated Nutmeg….

new to the wine list

Teneral Cellars 2021 Estate Untamed Zinfandel

This wine welcomes you in with aromas of blueberry, blackberry and clove. On the first taste you’re greeted with bright blueberries, blackberries and a nice spicy backbone. The wine continues with a lingering finish.

Teneral Cellars is a women-owned and run wine company located in Plymouth. They sustainably farm and produce award-winning wines and donates 10% of profits back to organizations that empower women and fight for gender and racial justice.