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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

Salmon Cakes

(This Weekend Only- Limited Availabilty)

House-made Salmon Cakes with Watercress Salad, Smoked Tomato Relish and Tartar Sauce.

Weekend Dinner Special

New Zealand Lamb Rack!

(this Friday & Saturday only- Limited Availabilty)

9 oz. Pan-seared Panko-crusted Thomas Farms Frenched Lamb Rack served over Sautéed Gigante Beans, Tuscan Kale, Cherry Tomatoes, and Shallots- finished with Cavalo Nero Pesto

SALAD special

Caprese Salad

(This Weekend Only- Limited Availabilty)

Local Heirloom Tomatoes (Brandy Wine & Toybox), Fresh Ovoline Mozzarella,

Garden Basil, Tomato Vinaigrette, Basil Salt

DESSERT special

Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Cake

Pastry Chef Amy has done it again! Flourless Chocolate Cake, Hazelnut Mousse, Chocolate Ganache, Toasted Hazelnuts

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)