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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 specials

Cowboy Burger

(This Weekend Only- Limited Availabilty)

House-ground Patty, Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce, Grilled Onions, Tillamook Yellow Cheddar,

Applewood-smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Red Onion, Tomato with Choice of Side!

Baja Fish Tacos

(This Weekend Only- Limited Availabilty)

Beer-battered Black Cod, Chipotle Cabbage Slaw, Serrano Avocado Salasa, Pico de Gallo,

White Corn Tortillas with Choice of Side!

Dessert special

Chocolate Torte

(this week only- Limited Availabilty)

Pastry Chef Amy has done it again, Tart Cherry & Balsamic Gastrique, Chocolate Ganache, Luxardo Whipped Cream, Belgian Chocolate truffles

Cocktail Specials

CHERRY ON TOP

Dickel Rye, Fresh Lemon & Lime, Luxardo Cherry Syrup, Cherry Purée, Egg White

FIRST KISS FIZZ

Piper Sonoma Brut Sparkling Wine, House-made Hibiscus Liqueur, Edible Flower

PUCKER UP

Premium Vodka, Vanilla Syrup, Scarlet Blood Orange Purée, Fresh Lemon, Pomegranate

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)