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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

Little Gem Salmon Salad

(This Weekend Only- Limited Availabilty)

Little Gem Lettuce, Charred Eggplant Dressing, Herbed Cucumbers, Chilled Flaked Atlantic Salmon, Green Shatta, Cherry Tomatoes, Toasted Sesame Seeds

Weekend Dinner Special

Pesto Bucatini!

(this Friday & Saturday only- Limited Availabilty)

Fresh Bucatini, House-made English Pea & Basil Pesto, Salmon Mousse, Pickled Spring Onions, Sun-dried Tomatoes- finished with Balmoral Smoked Atlantic Salmon

Balmoral Smoked Salmon: (Santa Barbara Smokehouse)

Hand -cured Atlantic salmon with pure sea salt and fresh herbs smoked in small batches using aged oak whisky barrels. The salmon is then fully trimmed by hand to remove all dark meat, and sliced paper thin. With its rich buttery texture and medium sweet smoke flavor, this smoked salmon melts in your mouth and is reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands cure.

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)