Location: Placerville
Top Restaurants in Placerville
Most Popular American food in Placerville, California, United States
Find out what American restaurants to try in Placerville. Placerville (/ˈplæsərvɪl/, PLASS-ər-vil; formerly Old Dry Diggings, Dry Diggings, and Hangtown) is the county seat of El Dorado County, California. The population was 10,389 at the 2010 census, up from 9,610 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Things to do in Placerville
10. Bricks Eats and Drinks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By taradiddle
This place has amazing burgers. Several varieties including the bo peep lamb burger. And donât forget to ask for the sweet potato planks and ranch dressing instead of regular fries. It is SO good! But it is so much food my husband and I usually split a burger. Maybe if we didnât start with their homemade soup or an appetizer, like their stuffed jalapeños we could order our own, but I like our way just fine.
9. Smith Flat House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Mark M
Our friends loved this place, so they invited us to join them. A unique experience!It's underground, in a cellar of a 19th-century building. We were seated in the "Powder Room", as in gunpowder, next to a closed off mine shaft. All of the walls are stone, and it's only because of the space heaters that we were warm enough on a cold rainy night.The menu is extensive. We had the filet mignon (very tender) and the skirt steak (delicious), with house salads. Everything was very good. Service was excellent. Prices are in the mid-30's, expected for the quality of food.Definitely memorable. 2 thumbs up!
8. Buttercup Pantry
Overall Ratings
4 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By sandrawK7085DO
Despite the mix reviews we decided to give this place a try. Sooo happy we did. Excellent friendly service. Menu offers more than adequate choices. We tried the traditional eggs Benedict (1/2 order) which was more than enough and the red potatoes. Coffee very good. We can't wait to go back to try other menu choices. (Restaurant is right off highway 50 so easy to find and park)
7. The Farm Table Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
Many people ask us to describe our restaurant. In a wordâ¦FRESH! Our mission is to bring something different to the table and stand in a class of our own. We are passionate about using the freshest, most wholesome ingredients available, sourcing our food f
Reviewed By Blasjas26
Good service, friendly personnel, huge and very tasty sandwiches for lunch. The building is across from the Cary House on Main Street, and its interior definitely smacked of being the late 1800s. You could eat on the street level, or sit on the second floor, looking out windows on the historic Main Street/Thanks for coming in for lunch and I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us! If you enjoyed your lunch, you'll love our dinner! Hope to see you again soon!
6. Hog Wild BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
(530) 622-3883
Reviewed By Judy D
Hog Wild serves the best BBQ I've had since leaving the Lone Star State, where I lived for 4 years back in the '70's. The brisket was fork tender and deliciously smokey; the ribs were fall-off-the-bone with a delicious sweet-spicy crust. Servings are generous. Don't order the three-meat meal unless you're REALLY HUNGRY.
5. Bricks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By Kip F
My spouse and I went out for Easter "Dunch", and it was great! He ordered the BLTA, which came on toasted sourdough bread, a bit too buttered for his taste, but the bacon was thick and not fatty, and the avocado pieces were big. He had the side of sweet potato planks, which have gone up since our last visit in November ($2.75 extra), but still were good, tho too much salt. I ordered the Hula Hog Taco, under the small eats, and they aren't small (this is a positive statement). Delicious sauce - chipoltle, and the flour tortillas were hand sized and there was oodles of pork, and I was full after eating it. We also ordered a Beer flight, 5 choices, and what fun and what a great way to taste some of the beer. Their choices in all are about 16 or so, so 5 x 4oz gives a good variety. We tried the Kino Hefe from Crooked Lane, the West Coast Wheat from Napa Smith -both of these were light beers, not bitter, and not strong tastes, but good, the Danish Red Lager from Figueroa Mountain - very good!, the Gneiss Stout from Solid Ground - tastes like a Rauch Beer from Germany, very smokey! and then the Old Town Brown from Auburn Alehouse, my favorite! not too strong, but a very nice taste and not too much alcohol. Emily was our server, and did a nice job, was sincerely friendly.
4. Old Town Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By willowdalecourt
We stopped at the Old Town Grill for lunch. It was very tasty and the place was friendly. We had the round hot dog and butternut squash soup. Both were very good. This grill blends in very well with the atmosphere of Placerville.
3. The Independent
Overall Ratings
4 based on 251 reviews
Serving American Fusion Cuisine
Reviewed By 666MartinA
The food is very good.The ambience is bar like, and leaves something to be desired.The patio is much nicer than inside the restaurant itself.We had the Niciose salad, which was very good with fresh, sushi grade tuna.
2. Sweetie Pie's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 423 reviews
Reviewed By MountainMike F
We've now visited Sweetie Pie's a couple of times. I like to review after visiting more than once if possible. Sweetie Pie's is small and popular, so unless you're early, expect to wait. The wait is always tolerable though and on our Sunday visit at 10:30 am it was crowded and we still got a table in about 15 minutes. The servers are friendly and helpful. We even asked questions about which stores to shop in downtown and the servers were all very helpful and gave suggestions. It was like we had a tour guide. Now the food always seems good and there is plenty of it. I had a Rancho Omelet with country potatoes and cinnamon raisin toast. You get two very thick pieces of toast whatever bread you order. And because Sweetie Pie's is also a bakery, you can take home a pie or loaf of specialty bread of your choice. The only thing someone else might think weird, but doesn't bother me, you have to get up and get your own coffee. But it's unlimited and there's plenty of good coffee and condiments to customize your brew.
1. Heyday Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By Youneke
First, let me say the waiter we had was terrific. You can tell he takes his position seriously. That said, he had a terrific sense of humor. The wine list is quite nice and reasonable. We absolutely adored the appetizers we had. They were creative and delicious. Our main courses were a little less creative, but quite good. We will definitely be back to this restaurant when we are in or passing through Placerville!
