Hospitality Partners
Looking for a nice restaurant, shopping or an historic inn to top off your wine tasting experience? It’s all here in El Dorado.
Restaurants
ALLEZ! Good Food on the Go 6180 Pleasant Valley Rd., El Dorado • 530.621.1160 • Wine country lunch boxes. Soups, stews, salads, pastries, artisan cheeses, wine and party trays. Made to order meals for one or 100. Tues - Sun 11 am - 6 pm (5 pm Sat).
Bocconato Trattoria 7915 Fair Play Rd., Somerset • 530.620.2493 • Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine in the heart of Fair Play. Join us for a unique dining experience – customized “slow food” menus using local, seasonal ingredients. Patio dining, catering, special events. Reservations recommended. Wed. – Sat. 5 p.m. – close.
Café Majhaic 1006 Lotus Rd., Lotus • 530.622.9587 • New American, a mixture of all ethic backgrounds. All foods, sauces and breads made from scratch using naturally raised organic meats and grains. Wine and beer available. Reservations recommended. Wed - Sat 5 pm - close.
Cascada 384 Main St., Placerville • 530.344.7757 • An eclectic mix of Mexican favorites, California cuisine, and Latin flare. Upscale setting without the upscale price. Extensive wine list featuring local wines and a full bar. Open 7 days a week. Sun - Thurs 11 am - 8:30 pm. Fri & Sat 11 am - 9:30 pm.
Gold Vine Grill 6028 Grizzly Flat Rd., Somerset • 530.626.4042 • Upscale wine country restaurant featuring fine California cuisine and locally grown organic produce. Wine & beer bar specializing in local foothill wines. Wed - Sun. Wine Bar 3 pm - 5 pm. Dinner 5 pm - 9 pm. Lunch Fri, Sat, & Sun 11:30 am - 3 pm.
Heyday Café 325 Main St., Placerville • 530.626.9700 • Fresh California Cuisine with French and Italian influences. Cozy setting in a Gold Rush era building on historic Main Street. Over 40 wines by the glass. Reservations recommended. Wed & Thurs 11 am - 9 pm. Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm. Sun. 11 am - 8 pm.
Powell’s Steamer 425 Main St., Placerville • 530.626.1091 • Steamer cooked seafood. 24 draft brews, several more in bottles and a selection of wines. Local musical entertainment. Mon - Thurs 11 am - 9 pm. Fri & Sat 11 am - 10:30 pm. Sun 12 - 9 pm. Bar open daily ‘til midnight.
Sequoia 643 Bee St., Placerville • 530.622.5222 • Restaurant and special events venue. American and European cuisines. Local and seasonal ingredients paired with wines of the Sierra Foothills and other select regions. Sun 9:30 am - 9 pm. Tues - Thurs 4:30 pm - 9 pm. Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm.
Sierra Banquet Center 3220 Pondorado Rd., Camino • 530.644.0345 • An entertainment and event venue, elegant log cabin cafe and gardens. Just off Hwy 50. Lunch Thurs - Sat 11 am - 2 pm. Sun 10 am - 2 pm.
Snooty Frog 3300 Coach Lane E-3, Cameron Park • 530.677.9025 • A wide selection of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts for the very best in elegant, casual dinning. Fresh seafood, broiled steaks, and specialty cocktails. Open daily 4 pm - close.
Zachary Jacques 1821 Pleasant Valley Rd., Placerville • 530.626.8045 • Affordable upscale dining. Voted “Best Restaurant” in Placerville, 2009 Sacramento Magazine. Dinner Wed - Sun 4:30 pm to 9 pm. Breakfast Sat & Sun 8 am - 12 pm.
Specialty Shops & Attractions
Apple Mountain Golf 3455 Carson Rd., Camino • 530.647.7400 • The Sacramento area’s most exciting golf course. Dramatic elevation changes, spectacular scenery, amazing wildlife; a golfing experience like no other. Banquet facilities available. Call for hours of operation.
Boa Vista Orchards • 2952 Carson Rd. Placerville • 530.622.5522 • Fresh fruit and vegetables, bakery (pies/pastries), apple cider, apple wine, red wines, port, honey, olives, dried fruits, picnic area, deli, arts & crafts (fall season only), pumpkins, Christmas trees and more. Open year round, 7 days a week.
Candy Strike Emporium 398 Main St., Placerville • 530.295.1007 • Northern California's largest candy and gift store. Free samples. Lots of fudge, truffles, licorice, taffy, jerky, toys, gifts and more. Sun 12 pm - 6 pm. Mon - Thurs 10 am - 6 pm. Fri & Sat 10 am - 8 pm.
Dedrick’s Cheese 312 Main St. Placerville • 530.344.8282 • Neighborhood gourmet food store. Artisan cheeses, olives, crackers, breads, desserts and more. Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm. Sun 11 am - 5 pm.
Wine Smith 346 Main St., Placerville • 530.622.0516 • A selection of over 200 different varieties of wine, champagne, and port. Over 60 of the finest crafted beers from around the world and 8 beers on tap. Mon - Sat 11 am - close. Sun 12 pm - close.
Winterhill Olive Oil 321 Main St., Placerville • 530.626.6369 • Local artisanal producer of certified 100% extra-virgin olive oils and "pressed with the fruit" flavored oils. Tasting bar is always open for sampling. Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm. Sun 11 am - 5 pm.
Accommodations
American River Inn 6600 Orleans St., Georgetown • 530.333.4499 • The historic inn stands in all its splendor amidst the towering pines and fresh mountain air of the Sierra Nevada. Ever basking in its Gold Rush glory, always beckoning and delighting guests.
Bed and Breakfast Inns of El Dorado County Exquisite lodging in quaint country homes, Victorians, ranches, lodges and contemporary inns. Located in all your favorite destinations: Coloma, Georgetown, Placerville, Lake Tahoe and Fair Play.
Buena Vista Gardens 3601 Buena Vista Dr., Shingle Springs • 916.607.8091 • Secluded, upscale Mediterranean house on 1 acre, with stunning views of the Sierras. Minutes from US 50 and wineries. Sleeps up to 8, continental breakfast included.
Eden Vale Inn 1780 Springvale Rd., Placerville • 530.621.0901 • Indulge in a luxury haven getaway. Nestled in a timeless rustic landscape, discover an out of the way yet casually elegant retreat unlike any other bed and breakfast inn.
Fleming Jones Homestead Bed & Breakfast 3170 Newtown Rd., Placerville • 530.344.0943 • Serenity, nature and gourmet delights on 11 acres. Closest B&B to both Fair Play & Apple Hill wineries. Five rooms; dogs welcome in bunkhouse. Champion miniature horses, historic homestead, gracious hospitality.
Lucinda’s Country Inn 6701 Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play • 530.409.4169 • A contemporary inn providing guests with all the amenities for a luxurious getaway. Five suites and one cottage are tucked into oak and pine trees in the heart of the Fair Play Wine Appellation.
Transportation
Sac Wine Tours 916.443.8741 • Limousine and motor coach wine tours in El Dorado County. Limousine fleet consists of town cars, limousines and limo-bus. Motor coaches can handle groups up to 55 people. Tour escorts and a lunch option on all wine tours.
Additional Wineries
Skinner Vineyards P.O. Box 287 • Rescue 95672 • 310.996.0220 • In 1861, James Skinner planted one of California’s first vineyards near Placerville. Today, his great-great-great grandson, Mike Skinner and family, have reclaimed that legacy. The debut release of their Rhone varietals are available exclusively through their Web site until their new winery and tasting room off Fairplay Road open in 2010.