Smith Flat House

4.6 (665)

$31 to $50

American

2021 Smith Flat Rd, Placerville, CA 95667

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Healthy

"In 1853 in Smith Flat, over the top of the Deep Blue Channel, the Three Mile House was built. Named for its distance from central Placerville on the trail to Carson City, today it is known as the Smith Flat House. It originally consisted of a general store, post office, bedroom, dining room and dance floor. Over the next century and a half the Smith Flat House served many purposes; operating as a wagon stop during the bonanza days of the Comstock mines, as well as a hotel and restaurant, run by the Fossati family, for decades. The Smith Flat House has long been a part of the history of El Dorado County, changing with the times, always enduring and providing a wonderful gathering space for the people. Today, we strive to continue this tradition as an inviting destination for excellent food, events and activities that nourish our community and those who visit our region."

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(530) 621-1003
Website
http://www.smithflathouse.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2021 Smith Flat Rd, Placerville, CA 95667
Neighborhood
California
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Chicken Alfredo$28.00
4 ounces of chicken and 12 ounces of pasta, feeds 2-4 people
Grilled Prawns with Lemon Aioli
- 6 Prawns$16.00
Coffee Rubbed Trip-Tip
Available in 1/2-pound and 1-pound sizes, roasted and grilled to order. Please include how you would like the meat prepared
- Half-Pound$12.00
- 1-Pound$20.00
Herb Roasted Pork Loin
Available in 1/2-pound and 1-pound sizes
- Half-Pound$8.00
- 1-Pound$14.00

Vegetable & Starch Sides

Feeds 4 people

Roasted Rosemary Marble Potatoes$11.00
Grilled Asparagus Spears$12.00
Baked Sourdough Loaf$6.00

Salads

Smith Flat House$9.00
Spring mix, carrots, pickled onion, and goat cheese, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and topped with house-made croutons
Caesar$11.00
Romain hearts tossed in Caesar dressing topped with shaved parmesan and croutons

Brick Oven Pizzas

Large Pizzas Served with House Salad. (Optional) Salad Dressing (with Large Pizza Only): Balsamic Vinaigrette Caesar

Smith Flat Combo
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, olives, caramelized onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, mozzarella cheese, and house-made marinara
- Small$15.00
- Large$28.00
Tuscan Roasted Garlic
Grilled chicken breast, red onion, shredded parmesan, fresh herbs, mozzarella cheese, and creamy roasted garlic sauce
- Small$14.00
- Large$26.00
Sicilian
Salami, pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, with mozzarella cheese and house-made marinara sauce
- Small$15.00
- Large$28.00
Romano
House marinated sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red onions, spinach, Kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese, house-made marinara and topped with shaved parmesan
- Small$14.00
- Large$26.00

Take & Bake Meals

All Large Pizzas$21.00
Apple Pancetta not available for take & bake. (Select 1) Pizza: Smith Flat Combo, Tuscan Roasted Garlic, Sicilian, Romano
8" X 8" Lasagna$23.00
House-made marinara, mozzarella, ricotta, pasta sheets, fresh herbs and house-made beef tenderloin Italian sausage

Individual Dinners

Dinner for One
Your choice of 6-ounce coffee rubbed tri-tip or herb roasted pork loin, served with marble potatoes and grilled asparagus
- Tri-Tip$26.00
- Pork Loin$26.00

What 665 people are saying

Smith Flat House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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Great for fine wines
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Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smith Flat House offers "excellent service," a diverse menu, and a "great atmosphere" with live music. Diners rave about the "wonderful family meal" experience and the flavorful dishes like the Smith Flat House pizza and Black & White Filet & Prawns. The outdoor dining and brunch options are highlights for many visitors.

665 Reviews

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KURT
Tahoe / Reno Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good for when you want to be spoiled. Personally I’d prefer softer music as opposed to loud music. Super hot this time as well.
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Michelle
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I came here on my birthday and unfortunately had a waitress who just seemed like she hated her life. My friend's order was wrong and he requested to have the correct order made. She looked at my friend with disgust and annoyance. The rest of the evening we were barely attended too. I was very disappointed as this was ALWAYS my favorite place. The manager expressed his sympathies and said he would take care of my meal the next time I came in - just make the reservation and tell them the manager said to book it. So, the next reservation I made, I did just that. They took our 8pm reservation but somehow were closing their restaurant down at 8:15. My boyfriend and I start to feel uncomfortable with everyone cleaning up. We asked if we should come back another time, but they said no. The same waitress from my birthday happened to be our waitress again, but I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. This time was not much better. She did not attend to us once after our food arrived - our drinks were empty for the duration of our meal and my dish was missing items but there was no one around I could tell. The waitress and one of the busboys were playing music off their phones and dancing around the restaurant. I don't care if you enjoy yourself when closing, but we were ignored. We felt extremely rushed throughout the night. When they brought the check, the full amount was listed. I explained about the manager saying he would take care of my meal. The manager said yes he remembered and changed the price. I stepped away to use the restroom and my boyfriend heard the manager and the waitress talking (not hard when we are the only ones there) - they started accusing us of trying to dine and dash, said we probably won't tip because we asked for the discount, laughed about us being too poor to eat here anyways. I was beyond hurt and disappointed. What was once my favorite place became a disgusting excuse for a restaurant. We paid, TIPPED, and left. Will NEVER return.
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Cj
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our third visit and first time dining outside in their back yard. Live music was entertaining, I had the Smith Flat House pizza, thin crust, fresh veggies and a great taste. My wife had the Jambalaya Risotto and she said it had a little spice and the portions were large. Our server Maria was fantastic. We’d go again, its one of our favorite dining places.
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Jill
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Smith Flat House once again knocked it out of the park! Two of us had the Black & White, Filet & Prawns and the other had Smoked Alaskan Salmon over pasta special. The filets were done perfection with tremendous flavor, the prawns were wonderful with a béarnaise sauce. The salmon was delicious as was the pasta. We topped it off with a double chocolate chip cookie mounded with ice cream, crème brulee all to die for! We dined downstairs which was packed, unfortunately it was so loud we could barely hear each other. We are looking forward to the patio opening when the weather is better. I do miss more local wines on the drink menu. I highly recommend you dine here.
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Greg
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Party of 10 …. Everybody loved the food. The service was great and the mine shaft room created a really cool atmosphere.
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Deanna
Exclusive1 review
4.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our group of 6 enjoyed outdoor dining and various entrees; hamburger, pasta, salads, soup and pasta with mussels. All were delicious. Great atmosphere and great music that still allowed conversation.
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Suzanne
Denver / Colorado15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely Easter Brunch yesterday. It couldn't have been more perfect. The buffet was filled with endless choices starting with fresh fruit and salads, sausage and bacon, fancy potatoes, all kinds of eggs made to order, prime rib and yummy desserts. Beverage selection of different juices, coffee, cocktails and champagne with live music entertainment. Serving staff was friendly and accommodating to our every need. We know a lot of work went into making it such a wonderful event for so many families. The Smith Flat House is the best!!
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Moriah
Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes1 review
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a small celebration dinner in honor of our daughter getting engaged, the service and food was great. Our server was familiar with the menu, took note of one food allergy and was very attentive(without being intrusive).
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Julia
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley11 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Didn’t realize we had to sit outside while making our reservations. Had to ask repeatedly for bbq which was ordered with our food. Lettuce on burgers was wilted. Bread was amazing. Had to wait a really time for appetizers.
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Tamara
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch is a must! Beautiful & comfortable seating offering sun & shade. The Waffle Benedict was fabulous. The overall brunch menu had something for everyone and it’s nice that the beverage menu covered coffee to flavorful mimosas! Our server was friendly, attentive and we never felt rushed. Thank you Smith Flat House!!
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FAQs

Smith Flat House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 621-1003.

Smith Flat House is rated 4.6 stars by 665 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

Online reservations at Smith Flat House can only be made directly on their website.

2021 Smith Flat Rd, Placerville, CA 95667

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
California
Hours of operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.smithflathouse.com/
Phone number
(530) 621-1003

Smith Flat House

About this restaurant

Not bookable

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Family Style

Chicken Alfredo$28.00

Grilled Prawns with Lemon Aioli

Coffee Rubbed Trip-Tip

Herb Roasted Pork Loin

Vegetable & Starch Sides

Roasted Rosemary Marble Potatoes$11.00

Grilled Asparagus Spears$12.00

Baked Sourdough Loaf$6.00

Salads

Smith Flat House$9.00

Caesar$11.00

Brick Oven Pizzas

Smith Flat Combo

Tuscan Roasted Garlic

Sicilian

Romano

Take & Bake Meals

All Large Pizzas$21.00

8" X 8" Lasagna$23.00

Individual Dinners

Dinner for One

What 665 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Smith Flat House offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Smith Flat House restaurant rated?

Not bookable

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