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The Independent Restaurant and Bar, Placerville, CA
The Independent Restaurant and Bar, Placerville, CA
The Independent Restaurant and Bar, Placerville, CA
The Independent Restaurant and Bar, Placerville, CA
The Independent Restaurant and Bar, Placerville, CA

The Independent Restaurant and Bar

4.7
4.7
569 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
OPEN 5 days/week for INDOOR & EXTENSIVW OUTDOOR Dining and Take-out Orders.

The Staff will try their best to accommodate all seating requests, but cannot guarantee all specific table requests will be available. Current Hours are: Wednesday - Saturday: 11am - 9pm Sunday: 11am - 8pm (closed Mon/Tues)

The Independent Restaurant and Bar offers guests and neighbors in Placerville, California a place to gather and enjoy refreshing fare and drinks. To start, peruse their famous craft cocktail menu and local beer and wine selections, then check out their creative appetizers, including turnip fries, flash- fried calamari, tempura prawns, or their famous ahi tartare. Main courses at The Independent Restaurant and Bar include Buttermilk Fried Chicken, CAB Marbled Rib Eye, Lemon Caper Salmon, Mushroom Risotto, Molasses-brined Pork Chop, and House-ground Burgers. Voted BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT in the Sierra Foothills 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–3:15 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (530) 344-7645
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Castaneda
  • Neighborhood
    Placerville
  • Cross street
    Cedar Ravine Rd
  • Parking details
    Street Parking OK. Private lot on left of Restaurant is for exclusive use of Restaurant 7 days/week. Private Lot on Right side of Restaurant is NOT available Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm only. This lot IS available for Restaurant parking Monday- Friday AFTER 5pm and all day on weekends.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    American

569 Reviews
  1. MichaelM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were celebrating our wedding anniversary with friends. Our reservations were early and so were we. No problem, they seated us, took our drink and appetizer order, it was brought promptly. Came by twice for our entry order as we were enjoying conversation, appetizers and libations, no pressure. They split our salad order and entry as we were not starved due to a late lunch. Our friends food and ours was 5 star. Service was top notch, all in all we had the table for 2 hours enjoying our conversations and meal. When desert was presented they had a special dish for us. The staff made it a night we will remember forever.

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  2. KellyB

    Tahoe

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Our salmon was wonderful but the broccoli was tough and hard to cut. Great flavor but not easily cut.

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  3. Local

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Inexperienced and clumsy servers, main guy was great but table service was clumsy. Soup was good, main dish very salty.

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  4. flatdogged

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was very good. I had great customer service during past visits, but this time customer service was fine but not outstanding.

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  5. RyanM

    Sacramento

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You just can not go wrong eating here. Such a gem. Every course was delicious and the staff is very attentive and friendly.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had dinner with life long friends and everything was perfect. The outdoor seating was nice and it would accommodate in case of rain. I had the Mary’s Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken Breast with polenta and broccolini. Hubby had ribeye. We had turnip fries for starter. Everything tasted amazing and the service was excellent. Would definitely recommend. A little pricey but good for special occasions.

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  7. Peggy

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding. Our Server Jake was terrific! Can’t wait to go back.

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  8. ShreeK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Drinks amazing and the food was incredible. Service was great very attentive to our needs.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious and the service was amazing. The only thing was cleanliness,we sat at a booth and the wall has smears on it and the top ledge had lots of dust build up on it like it had not been cleaned in a while .

    1 person found this helpful

  10. 7daysaweekdiner

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go to stop for dinner on the way home from Tahoe

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  11. LisetteS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time here while we were visiting from out of town. We were in town to celebrate my 24th birthday and wanted to eat somewhere nice. Found this restaurant on Yelp and gave it a go! The food was delicious and came out very quickly. The restaurant didn’t feel as fancy as I thought it was going to be and I felt a little over dressed. But the highlight of the experience was our waiter. I regret not catching his name, but he was such a rockstar. He was very welcoming, friendly, and funny, making our experience even better! We will definitely be back.

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  12. 49erBabe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Expensive but delicious. The waiters there are always well trained and courteous. I’d like to see an updated menu or a seasonal change would be nice. You can count on a very good dining experience at the Independent.

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  13. LanceJ

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Wonderful to have good parking

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  14. SamanthaS

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience as usual! Food was delicious and service was exceptional. Love coming here!

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  15. JoniE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Went there for Happy Hour prior to our dinner reservations, good service & a great vodka Martini. Dinner was fantastic, salmon was grilled with a crispy outside, but tender & juicy inside. Good selection of wine. Service was impeccable. Lovely evening. I would suggest tablecloths on the inside dining tables, as they looked worn.

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  16. Oakie

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Small intimate restaurant - by intimate, you're sitting a bit too close to the table next to you. Food was very good, Service was very good, only drawback was listening to others conversations (like it or not).

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Independent did not disappoint! The food/ drinks and service were excellent. Good choices throughout the menu. We will go back.

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  18. AlanY

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Nothing great there for lunch, could be better. Service was fair. Drinks ok.

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  19. Jet4bet

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a 5 pm reservation. We were some of the first to arrive for indoor seating. Greeted by many with smiling faces. We ordered after many choices were offered. All of food we were ordered and we’re served was overwhelmingly delicious. Three of us had prime rib. It was awesome. Two of us had the Mac & cheese. Decadent. One of us had the salmon. He was very pleased with the quality and taste. One person had cheesecake for dessert. The whole evening was a complete success.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, great meal and stellar service. I’ve been dining at The Independent pretty much since it opened and I’ve never had a bad meal. The food is always so good, the menu is consistent, although there are occasional updates, all for the better. The staff are amazing. Attentive without interrupting conversations. Best place to dine in Placerville.

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  21. AnnaM

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Wonderful dinner. Only drawback was our children's meals were brought out at least 30 minutes before the adult meals came. They were done well before we even got our food. We would have preferred to eat at once.

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  22. WesW

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and Great service as usual. We go here a few times a year.

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  23. JessicaR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    I really wanted to like this place but it was so overpriced for what we received. There were 8 of us, four of us shared meals and the bill was $700 (tip included) I ordered salmon ($44) and it was completely raw. It also came with an insane amount of potatoes that no one would ever be able to finish. The steak my husband ordered was good but not $54 good. We had a loud-ish group but we were on the patio by ourselves, no one was out there. At the end of the night, our waiter, who we thought was awesome, said goodbye and thank you to us but low-key flipped us off. He waved with one hand but had the bill folder in the other and had his middle finger out. I don't understand why he would do this. Gratuity was included in the bill, we paid him over $100. Was that not enough? Unfortunately we would not come back here on our next visit to Placerville.

    The Independent Restaurant and BarResponded on May 26, 2023

    Hi Jessica- We assure you our server did not "low-key flip you off". In fact, he shook hands with a gentleman in your party thanking him for being part of a fun group. Your salmon was cooked mid-rare, we removed it from the bill when you alerted us you didn't want it cooked further or replaced. As far as your bill goes, our prices are clearly listed- your party of 8 ordered 3 appetizers, 3 salads, 4 entrees, 2 desserts, and 16 cocktails & beers and appeared to all be quite enjoying themselves

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  24. bryan

    Charlotte

    142 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    142 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    This was a return visit. They were out of almost half of the menu which really limited the selection. Including the sauce for the stake. And while the waiter did his best it was a disappointment for the visit.

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  25. KellieT

    Sacramento

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another delicious meal and fun cocktails. Can never go wrong here because everything is fantastic

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  26. KarenD

    San Joaquin

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience. Food and service are superb!

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  27. CindiC

    London

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely hands down favorite restaurant. Fabulous food, service, wine and wonderful menu choices.

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  28. VickyJ

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    A wonderful evening with friends, good food, and laughter.

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  29. BobO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good value. Parking can be an issue on weekends. Just have to be willing to walk at times, not far. Never had a bad experience. Service was what you would expect at a restaurant of this quality.

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  30. Blanchel

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall, we had a nice dinner and food was very good. We had the rib-eye and filet mignon and it was cooked perfectly! we will be back again when we’re in Placerville

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  31. BrianC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had A Fantastic meal the Tempura Shrimp were to die for! Salmon burger and Beet salad were delicious as well. Alex our waiter was very attentive. Although everything is expensive these days if the food and service are Great it makes it all a lot easier to deal with. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  32. MichaelG

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food were excellent as always. We definitely look forward to our next experience there!!!

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  33. otdiner

    San Francisco

    208 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    208 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were in town for a wedding and had been here several times usually during summer. We invited relatives new to the area. They were very impressed with the food and service. The prawn and mushroom appetizers were a hit, as well as the salmon burger and risotto. The restaurant was also very accommodating when we had to add to our reservation.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    For the first half of our meal, the server was very busy. We had to wait so long for drink service that we finally uttered a bit of a complaint which the server overheard. From then on, Trevor was responsive and efficient. Also, the venue is very small and has few tables. A large party was seated near us and they were quite noisy. This was slightly annoying, but is expected due to the small size of the inside seating. All this is overlooked though when experiencing extremely excellent food! I had the beet salad which I had not tried before. Wonderful mix of beets with arugula and goat cheese. The flank steak with chimichuri was out of this world tender and flavored perfectly. The salted baked potato is a bit showy, as it's still a baked potato. Asparagus was also cooked to perfection. We highly recommend this venue!

    1 person found this helpful

  35. JeanL

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our table was ready on time, we were seated by a very nice hosted, our waiter was kind and very knowledgeable about foods we had questions about. Food was delicious as always ! Love coming to The Independent….great experience !!

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  36. CaCE

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    Food and drinks are very good. Enjoyed time with friends; service was excellent; but the total was expensive for a casual dinner out.

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  37. Eldestsister

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a celebration dinner. Love the patio ambiance.

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  38. Susanm

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Two of us had salmon - it was dried out. One had filet mignon and blood was running out of it - ick! Food and service could have been better.

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  39. Omar

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent service~ our waiter worked non stop. Super nice and super efficient. Nice patio. Excellent tacos. Beet salad exquisite. Fair pricing. Great for lunch

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  40. ChriMaso

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As usual, the meal was delicious, the service top-notch, and the responsiveness of all the staff was superb!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Independent Restaurant and Bar using the Order Online button. The Independent Restaurant and Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 344-7645.

The Independent Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 569 OpenTable diners.

The Independent Restaurant and Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Independent Restaurant and Bar

629 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667-5751

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cedar Ravine Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Placerville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–3:15 pm Happy Hour Wed–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Grill
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking OK. Private lot on left of Restaurant is for exclusive use of Restaurant 7 days/week. Private Lot on Right side of Restaurant is NOT available Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm only. This lot IS available for Restaurant parking Monday- Friday AFTER 5pm and all day on weekends.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ruben Castaneda
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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