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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

Beef Birria Tacos

(This Weekend Only- Limited Availabilty)

Braised short rib birria with jalapeño, white onion, cilantro, parmesan, and consommé- served in parmesan coated flour taco shells, with choice of side

Weekend Dinner Special

Short Rib Ravioli!

(this Friday & Saturday only- Limited Availabilty)

House-made Ravioli filled with Braised Tender Short Rib, Ricotta, and Parmesan Cheese- finished with Roasted Turnips, Carrots, and Sauteéd Madeira Oyster Mushrooms in a light Red Wine Demi-glace

SALAD special

Winter Beet

Local Purple Beets, Fresh Blackberries on Smoked Paprika Goat Cheese, with Arugula Salad, Pomegranate Arils, Champagne Vinaigrette. Toasted Ciabatta Crumbs

DESSERT special

Cheesecake Parfait

Pastry Chef Amy has done it again! Whipped Cheesecake Mousse, Cranberry-Orange Compote, Pumpkin Spice Crunch

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)