Yay! Our new favorite lunch place on Main Street!…read more We just stopped by last weekend, we've been wanting to try this place out but it just hadn't happened.... Last Monday we decided to have lunch there, one of our regular places is closed Mondays and this place was open so we checked it out...and we're SO SO glad we did! Atmosphere was nice and server was very friendly from the moment we walked in. First thing I noticed; $5 mimosas!! I asked if they did anything other than orange juice and yes, they had several other options so I had the cranberry version. Delicious! I went with their mac and cheese, my partner got the basic hamburger. Mac and Cheese -- definitely very bacon forward, much more than I prefer. That being said, I still liked it, it also had sour cream and green onion on top. Bacon lovers will LOOOVE this version, there is LOTS of it and every bite you can taste it. Normally I prefer my mac & cheese with no bacon or just a bit here and there, I prefer to taste more of the cheeses.....again, it still tasted good, its a good serving and I ate half and had enough to save for the next day at work. Creamy and well made, again I just prefer to taste more cheese than bacon. I wouldn't order this again but like I said, a bacon lover will LOVE this version. Now, my partner's burger was Incredible. We are PICKY with our burgers, and we both thought this one was fantastic. Big, and great ratio to the bun. He ordered it medium and asked for "a little char" and they made it perfectly. I took a bite and yeah, I'd order that for sure. The fries were great, too. Overall we were super happy with our lunch, I thought it was priced fairly as well. We will definitely be back!!

I'll give 2* because the food (when it came) was great…read more We've been to Franny's a couple times before and had O.K. service and good food. The pitfalls of the restaurant seem to be entirely the service. Most recently we went to Franny's on Mother's Day. We had reservations and walked in, on time. We were initially sat in a nice booth in the front of the restaurant. It was my wife and I plus our 2 kids, the table size seemed appropriate. After being sat, we sat without talking to a server for 10+ minutes, not even getting waters. Eventually, when someone did come, it was a waitress/hostess telling us that there had been a mix up, and we needed to move. We weren't excited on the idea, as we were happy where we were, but we moved to the back of the restaurant. This time we sat for 15 minutes without being acknowledged by any wait staff. At this point it is 9:25 and we've been seated for 25 minutes without even water. Finally a waitress comes, and takes our drink order, and our food order as we'd definitely had ample time to look over the menu. About 9:50 the food arrives. My wife and kids' food comes and is great. My food comes and looks off, and the waitress tells me that the kitchen accidentally made me a "veggie" scramble instead of the chorizo that I had ordered, but that she'd get me some bacon and all was well. I asked what was in the veggie scramble and was told it has mushrooms, which is a hard pass for me. She told me she could have what I had actually ordered made but it would "take a long time". I said O.K. - what else was I going to do? Finally it comes, and my wife is done eating, and the kids are close, so, I asked for it to be "boxed up". The waitress rolled her eyes and set to the task. I'm not a restaurant snob - but I really expected an apology or something to be "comp'd" due to the rough experience, but nope, full bill and no apology. Regrettably, despite Franny's being a local joint and having good food, we won't be back.

Not too far from Apple Hill, we LOVED our first time visit here! Chef John bought the Old Town…read moreGrill 25 years ago, but has been a Chef for over 50 YEARS!!! WOW! NEVER have I met a more ENTHUSIASTIC Chef, that radiates JOY in what he is doing! :) He made my burger JUST the way I wanted it (delicious too) and my husband RAVED about his flavorful stuffed lamb burger! Our sides were grilled vegetables, fries and the sweet potato dollops. YUM-YUM! It's located in Old Town P-ville, in an 'Old West' turn-of-the-century building, so expect a quirky interior. To me it's part of the charm! And the mascot of the place is a 35 year-old parrot named Sierra, who will squawk a welcome to you! This place is worth a visit!

Great spot to eat when coming back down the hill from Apple Hill. Had a great experience at Old…read moreTown Grill! The staff were incredibly nice, friendly, and welcoming, which made the visit even better. The food was delicious and clearly made with care. The shaved tri-tip sandwich was absolutely delicious--tender, flavorful Tri tip and served inside a fresh sourdough roll smothered in a delicious beef gravy sauce that really took this sandwich to the next level. The chicken sandwich was also excellent, fresh and packed with great flavor. Great food, wonderful service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd recommend and will be coming back to!

Shoestring in Placerville is a solid stop on the way home. The burgers and hot dogs hit the spot,…read moreespecially after a long day out, and the whole place has that easy, no-frills roadside charm. It's not trying to be anything fancy, which honestly works in its favor. Great spot to refuel before heading back down the hill.

Been coming here since I was a kid. 28 now. Came in with my grandma today. I was recommended to…read moreorder the special by the chef. It was a jalapeño burger and I got it with a chocolate shake. 10/10 I havent been back in a while but its the best service and food I've seen this place. And Ive always loved coming here

This restaurant is a gem hidden in downtown placerville. Food is really good. Good portions, good…read morepresentation, good quality. I ordered sparkling water and a Guinness to drink. To eat I ordered the bang bang burger, it comes with beef, shrimps and fries, it was delicious. The service was amazing our waitress was super friendly, welcoming and helpful. She was always smiling, I forgot her name but she was super nice. Oh I almost forget it, if you like desserts you should order the white chocolate mousse with coconut and port, they serve it in a glass of champagne. This sweet treat will change your day.

On our way to Apple Hill, we stopped in Placerville for lunch, and everyone agreed to try Brick's…read morefor the first time. It was late in the afternoon, and we were lucky to find a parking spot right in front. The restaurant was not too busy, so we were seated immediately. Brick's is large, with plenty of tables and booths, and we chose to sit in a booth. Looking around, I liked the look and feel of the place. It has a mix of old and new and feels casual and comfortable. Our server, a very professional and friendly young lady, answered our questions and took our orders carefully. We started with the Pound of Wings, and I had one of their lighter draft beers, though I don't recall its name. Both hit the spot! The wings were done just right, and the beer was a good complement. For my main course, I had the Blackened Chicken Cobb Salad, which came with chicken breast, bacon, diced egg, romaine lettuce, blue cheese, and blue cheese dressing. My companions ordered the Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad and Creamy Salmon Florentine, and everyone enjoyed their meals. My salad was exactly what I had hoped for. It was filling without feeling too heavy. The chicken was cooked properly and wasn't too dry, and the salad was fresh, making the whole combination an enjoyable meal for me. We would have stayed a bit longer, perhaps for coffee and a small dessert, but time was running out, and we had to get going. We enjoyed the experience and decided we'd come back the next time we're in the area.

The Placerville Public House is my go to spot to stop for lunch on my way up to Lake Tahoe. I love…read morethe old fashioned, western feel of the place. Besides being a great bar it also caters to families. The server here was excellent. She was genuinely very friendly, had great suggestions, and checked in on us just the right amount of times through the dinner. My wife and I shared a few dishes. The nachos here were different, but really fun and flavorful. They use kettle chips and put a kitchen sink of toppings on it. It's creamy, spicy, and the meat on it is very tender. My wife loved the Berry salad, and I also enjoyed the Bahn Mi Tacos. The Bahn Mi tacos had a Korean style pork on them that was very tender and juicy. The slaw on the side added a good crunch. My daughter had a kids cheese pizza and a hot dog. She was very happy!

Second trip to Tahoe. Second time stopping here on our way home…read more Great place that does 'not' disappoint. Server was super friendly and attentive. We ordered three different 'small' salads, portion/s were muy generoso. Fabulous. Pizza; excellent. Wings were fine, not fried; but baked. Placerville main stay that's worth part of our Tahoe trip. Will be returning; Thank You folks!

Food exceeded expectations. Great place to grab a meal after camping for a few days. The fish and…read morechips did not disappoint! Only half portion of fish and chips shown in photo because our server was so sweet to split the single portion between my bf and I bc we were sharing that and a salad. And the salad was a meal in itself! So flavorful and filling. Our server was running the show and seemed to be the only one on duty with plenty of tables to keep her busy! Even so, everything was seamless. We think we'll make it a tradition to come for our first meal after swimming at Finnon lake and eating camp food for days.

Solid food quality, and serving size! Food arrived freshly prepared and took about 20 minutes…read more Service: 2/5 not at all welcoming. Food: 4.5/5 Freshness: 5/5 Attentiveness: 3/5 Would recommend the food if you're okay with indifferent service.

Everything was so amazing we dove in before photos-that's how good the food looked, and it didn't…read morelet us down on taste. We got the Tempura Mexican Prawns at the recommendation of our server Ryan-who was awesome by btw! We both shared the crusted ahi and the large filet minion. The filet was a perfect medium rare and the ahi was so delicious and just a touch of sear so you still got that sushi grade piece of fish shining on the plate. The sides were delicious and the cocktails were amazing. Try their dirty martini with their homemade bring and if feeling adventurous, go for the Gran Picard or Clean Getaway. We sat on their very friendly to dog patio and even in the height of summer we were so comfortable. The staff is so attentive and makes sure you are having an incredible experience. If you are looking for a great meal and want to bring your fur baby, don't sleep on the Independent Restaurant!

The food is very good. But consistency and quality control is key to high end dining…read more The key to good service is 1. Offering timely and attentive service and 2. Making sure that issues are handled. The restaurant was busy and the drinks took about 20 minutes to come out. When we ordered we were informed that the prime rib special was sold out. Ok. I get it. So the $66 dollar Rib Eye over the $51 Prime Rib. But then the steaks came out. The others in our group got perfectly cooked rib eyes that were 40-60% cap. They were cooked perfectly to temp. My steak was much smaller, thicker, and entirely lacked the cap. So it was just a NY Strip. The temperature was way over. I was never asked if the dish was ok. Our server was busy and never returned to check on us. The busser came by and asked very quickly if everything was "still" ok. We ate our meal while it was still warm. The busser returned and started to clear the plates, including taking a side dish before we were done with it. When I informed the server of my issue he didn't seem to agree with me. He claimed he came and asked us. Later the manager came and told me he took 20% off the steak. $52 for an overcooked 14 oz NY Steak isn't terrible, but that isn't what I was looking for.

Must go place. Food is epic…read more Place makes you feal like your at home. Incredible steaks. Home made soup. Great deserts. -edK

Have had the pleasure of this restaurant, for 20 plus years…read more I have NEVER had a food item that wasn't great,comfort food for sure.

This place was a good, basic lunch spot on the way to Apple Hill. I had googled where to go for…read morelight lunch possibilities, and I'm glad we chose this place. The setting is a family friendly American comfort food type place. Plenty of breakfast options, sandwiches, burgers, and heartier dinner platters. I didn't know what to get....the open faced turkey sandwich sounded delicious, but might have been heavy for a hot afternoon, so I ordered a simple cheese omelette. It wasn't overdone, and had a good amount of cheese. The hash browns were near perfect... crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. My sister, a French dip connoisseur, loved her sandwich, and wishes she lived here so she could take it home. High compliments from her. Prices were reasonable, too, so for a quick bite much better than fast food, I would recommend.

Every time my dad and I drove to Tahoe, we had a tradition. We'd stop at Buttercup Pantry for one…read moreof their delicious sandwiches and a slice of pie before continuing our trip. Those stops became part of the journey. Today I stopped again. I skipped the pie this time, but ordered the Club sandwich. It was just as fresh and satisfying as I remembered. The turkey was tender, the ham and bacon were flavorful, the vegetables were crisp, and the bread was soft and fresh. With every bite, I found myself thinking about my dad. Sometimes a restaurant is more than just a place to eat. It's where memories are made and revisited years later. Thank you, Buttercup Pantry, for keeping this tradition alive. I'll definitely be back... and next time, I'll probably have the pie.

Stupid good. I got the brie and apple sandwich, she got the tomato soup and four cheese, both were…read moreinventive, and tasty. We got them to go (there's like three tables outside with seating for maybe ten people, max, combined) and then drove an hour and change before eating them...they would've been spectacular had we eaten them right away, if you're buying them to go, order a sando that sounds like it can sit without degrading. Apple and brie held up, hers not as much. Still good but not as good as they probably were when they were wrapped and bagged.

This place is in a small town and you order and pickup food at a counter with limited outdoor…read moreseating. The sandwiches were a little underwhelming based on the reviews and the price point. I tried the char siu and meat lovers sandwiches which were both on nicely grilled Texas toast. The flavor of the char siu sandwich reminded me of cake noodle and beef broccoli because of the ramen noodles and the overall flavor of the sauce. I didn't get any of the bamboo shoots in the sandwich or maybe they were chopped really small? The char siu was decent, not super tender and not the typical char siu flavor but it wasn't bad. The meat lovers sandwich had a noticeable sweet flavor I'm assuming from the spaghetti sauce but it really lacked depth. It honestly reminded me of canned spaghetti and a sloppy joe. It also seemed like there was no ranch dressing even though it's part of the sandwiches name. I appreciate the creativity and whimsy they've put into their menu. I just don't think the execution and flavor profiles are where they should be.