A warm and inviting atmosphere welcomes guests to The Independent Restaurant and Bar in Main Street, where you can expect to enjoy freshly prepared food accompanied by your choice of drinks from the well-stocked bar. Family owned and run, the restaurant strives to combine high levels of service with delicious food to ensure guests will want to return time after time. The great Sierra Foothills weather often allows you to enjoy your meal alfresco in the courtyard garden. Lunch menus include a large selection of salads, grills and sandwiches, while the dinner menu features additional signature entrees like Honey Almond Glazed Salmon, Butternut, Pancetta and Prawn Risotto and home-style burgers.

Address: The Independent, 629 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: 530-344-7645

Go star gazing at the Community Observatory Take a tour of The Gold Bug mine at Hangtown’s Gold Bug Park Go wine tasting at Lava Cap Winery Visit Holly’s Hill Vineyard Taste Boeger Winery wines Relax surrounded by nature at Eldorado National Forest Try your luck at the Red Hawk Casino Step back in time at El Dorado County Historical Museum Stop by the bakery at the Larsen Apple Ranch and Barn Pick up delicious lunch at Boa Vista Orchards Have breakfast at High Hill Ranch Book a vineyard tour at Miraflores Winery Tour the David Girard Vineyards Lear about sustainable gardening practices at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden Attend an event at Narrow Gate Vineyards Enjoy mountain views from the Sierra Vista Winery and Vineyards Take an informative orchard tour at Grandpa’s Cellar Visit El Dorado County Fair Hike along El Dorado Trail Dine at Casa Los Abuelos Have lunch at Sweetie Pie’s Have a romantic dinner at The Independent Dine at Bricks

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