Poor Red’s is renowned for its award-winning barbecue and for the world-famous cocktail they invented called the Golden Cadillac. The creation of the Golden Cadillac is legendary in El Dorado. In 1952, a newly engaged couple came to Poor Red’s to celebrate their engagement. They asked bartender Frank Klein to Read more [...]

Stylish bar & restaurant crafting modern takes on traditional Japanese fare, plus house cocktails.

With a cabin-like exterior & laid-back vibe, this coffee shop welcomes diners for breakfast & lunch.

The craft beer enthusiasts here at AleWorX find delight in the daily adventure of trying the latest one-off from the new local brewery; or the opportunity to explore a seasonal limited release. As an AleWorX team, we have our sights set on connecting Tahoe lovers with craft beer lovers—and it Read more [...]

Modeled after the same great cuisine our customers have come to love, Bistro 33 El Dorado is an experience all its own with style and ambiance that blend into the El Dorado Hills landscape. For a complete night enjoy the quaint coffee houses, wine bars and boutiques or go see Read more [...]

Located in the remodeled Round Tent Building in historic downtown Placerville, Cascada’s ambiance is a fusion of old world architecture and comfortable urban chic.  We serve an eclectic mix of Mexican favorites and California cuisine with a Latin flare in an upscale setting without the upscale price.  We have an Read more [...]

Several years ago our family opened the now acclaimed Heyday Café in old town Placerville. The success and community support of “Heyday” inspired us to embark on a new venture, The Independent Restaurant and Bar. Opened in the fall of 2011, The Independent Restaurant and Bar is a dining destination Read more [...]

Come and experience one of Tahoe’s most intimate and romantic dining experiences. We feature creative Italian cuisine served in a cozy setting. Finding Cafe Fiore is half the fun, as the restaurant is a tiny alpine cabin hidden in one of Tahoe’s snowy back lanes. Make a reservation so you Read more [...]

Ruffhaus Hot Dog Co. opened its doors on July 3, 2010, in El Dorado Hills California. We are a quick serve style restaurant serving authentic Chicago hot dogs as well as many other classic and gourmet creations. We don’t just offer hot dogs; we also have authentic Italian beef sandwiches, Read more [...]

Now open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Beer and wine bar with semi-monthly comedy shows. Karaoke on Wednesdays at 8 pm. Open seven days a week

There’s something for every taste on our changing menu, from six styles of Fish & Chips (traditional and panko crusted), Cottage Pie and Corned Beef, to some lighter selections like Shrimp Scampi. We feature a fine selection of 36 beers on tap and several more bottled beers hand-picked from quality Read more [...]

El Dorado Hill’s original roadhouse, with a cafe, sports bar, and dog-friendly outdoor patio.

The Getaway Cafe serves alpine comfort cuisine just a short distance from your favorite outdoor activities in South Lake Tahoe.

The Argonaut Farm to Fork Cafe is located at 331 HWY 49, Coloma, CA within the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. We take pride in serving our meals with the freshest, locally sourced, organic and seasonal foods from the area. You’ll find a variety of tasty items on our Read more [...]

This family run eatery has become a legend among burger fans. Done the old fashioned way – charbroiled & always using the freshest hand prepared ingredients… anyway you like, with anything you want! Tahoe’s Best Burger, Hot Dog, Grilled Chicken, Fish n’ Chips, Char-Grilled Calamari, Salads, Sodas, Shakes & Ice Read more [...]

Opened in early 2007, Heyday Cafe has been a local favorite and remained on the forefront of Culinary excellence in Placerville. Using locally sourced ingredients we create revolving menus that inspire guests to enjoy a wide range of ethnicities and styles of cuisine. Our regularly changing wine list has over Read more [...]

The Blue Angel Cafe offers fresh innovative food from around the world. Located on historic Ski Run Boulevard in beautiful Lake Tahoe, we are proud to provide affordable international cuisine in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. Take a trip around the world with curries from the streets of Bangkok, fish Read more [...]

Welcome to Placerville California, where you’ll find free spirits, deep passions, the start of the beautiful Sierra Mountain Range and Jack Russell Brewery and Jack Russell Brewery Restaurant Downtown. We craft beer with artisanal devotion, and every bottle is brewed with sustainable practices. Because California isn’t just where we brew. Read more [...]

Casual brewpub known for its beer & pizzas also has patio dining and a full menu of American grub.

Massive top quality sandwiches, grilled cheese, salads, beer/wine and Boars Head Brand products by the pound. Outdoor seating and delivery!

Where family and friends come for good times and great food! Gold Vine Grill is ideally situated at the intersection of Buck’s Bar Road and Mount Aukum Road, the gateway to the Fair Play wine country. The French country cottage-style dining room provides a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for locals and Read more [...]

Zia is Italian for ‘Aunt’. The recreation of the unique feeling of warmth and contentedness enjoyed whilst visiting your favorite Italian aunt, is the cornerstone of Shari Coia Fulton’s philosophy, founder, and owner of Zia’s. With hand crafted Gelato, on site house-made waffle cones and the use of Berkeley TCHO Read more [...]

Pizza Bene! brings the taste of Naples to Placerville. We use only the highest quality and freshest ingredients available for all of our signature pizza and pasta dishes.

Smith Flat House Cellar & Grill offers truly unique dining and meeting spaces serving seasonal menus made with locally sourced products.  The Cellar Restaurant is a one of a kind historic venue containing the entrance to an 1800’s goldmine and the still original bar which Mark Twain is rumored to Read more [...]

At Sprouts Cafe in South Lake Tahoe, we do our best to serve the cleanest, freshest, most wholesome food available. Most of our delicious food is completely organic and everything is prepared daily.

Placerville Brewing Company was established in the summer of 2005. Nestled in the county seat of California’s, El Dorado (Spanish for “the golden one”) County, we are within a gold nugget’s throw from the original California gold discovery site in Coloma. CA, where the news of “gold in them thar the hills,”  was heard around the Read more [...]

Bricks is so aptly named because, why else, it is constructed almost entirely of bricks, as are most of the buildings in historic downtown Placerville. Located at 482 Main Street within sight of the El Dorado County Courthouse, you will find many of those century-old plus buildings come alive in Read more [...]

South Lake Tahoe’s all-grain brewery featuring hand-crafted beer brewed on site, California comfort food, and exceptional service. Our seven barrel brew house is constantly in use producing roughly 200 gallons of fresh-tasting beer per batch. Join us for Sunday brunch featuring our Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar. Cold Water Read more [...]

Delicious coffee, baked goods, and pastries in the very cool town of Cool.

Milestone was built for one purpose; The good of the community.   With the intent of bringing a Napa / Bay Area style, restaurant to the small community of El Dorado Hills, just east of Sacramento. With decades of combined experience Russell Okubo, Nick Dedier, and Alexa Hazelton have teamed up to Read more [...]