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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

New Mexican Carne Adovada Torta

(This Weekend Only- Limited Availabilty)

Sweet & Spicy Chili-brazed Pork with Aioli, Avocado, Queso Fresco, Pickled Jalapeño & Onion, and Cilantro on a Bolillo Roll with choice of side

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soup special

Root Vegetable

(this week only- Limited Availabilty)

Chef Amy Scott has done it again, Creamy Winter Root Vegetable Puree with Lemon Crème Fraîche & Brown Butter-Sage Bread Crumbs

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Dinner Special

Pork “Osso Bucco”

(this Friday & Saturday only- Limited Availabilty)

14 oz. Braised Pork Shank with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Pan-seared Miso Carrots, Roasted Cipollini onions, Dijon Pork Au Jus

Dessert special

Bananas Foster Cake

(this week only- Limited Availability)

Pastry Chef Amy has done it again! Upside Down Bananas Foster Cake with Sticky Toffee Sauce and Malted Whipped Cream

cheesecake special

Black Forest Cherry Cheesecake

(this week only- Limited Availabilty)

Chef Hannah continues to impress! Dark Chocolate Cheescake with House-made Kirsch Liqueur Cherry Compote, Vanilla Whip & Shaved Chocolate

sunday Dinner Special

12 oz. USDA 1855 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

Fall Fashion

House-infused Vanilla Bean & Chai Bourbon, Angostura & Peychaud’s Bitters, Cinnamon Bark Syrup, Flamed Orange Peel

New Cocktail

Fumée Blanco

Fresno Chili & Jalapeño-infused Tequila, Fresh Lime, Pelotón de la Muerte Mezcal, House-made Tahitian Vanilla Syrup, Pineapple, Muddled Cilantro & Cucumber, Citrus Foam