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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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lunch special

Chile-lime Prawn Tacos

(This Weekend Only- Limited Availabilty)

Seasoned Prawns, Crisp Cabbage, Mango Salsa, Spicy Avocado Cream Sauce & Cilantro on Corn Tortillas with Choice of Side!

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Dinner Special

Chargrilled NY Strip

(this Friday & Saturday only- Limited Availabilty)

Certified Angus USDA 1855 NY Strip served with Bone Marrow Béarnaise, Sautéed Blue Lake Green Beans & choice of fantastic sides (truffle mac & cheese, salt-baked potato, yukon gold mashed potatoes, turnip fries, beer-battered potato fries, or herbed-cheddar polenta

Dessert special

Orange Spice Bundt Cake

(this week only- Limited Availabilty)

Pastry Chef Amy has done it again, Moist Orange-spiced Bundt Cake with Ginger Caramel, Maple-walnut Whipped Cream, Rosemary Blossum

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sunday Dinner Special

12 oz. CAB Prime Rib

(Served on Sundays only- Please call for Availability, First Come-First Served)

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

Got Thai’d Up

Pink Peppercorn-infused Gin, Thai Basil & Pepper Syrup, Fresh Basil, Sour Yuzu, Fresh Lime, Pepper Foam

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.