Absolutely amazing restaurant, the cellar downstairs has amazing ambience, and has so much history and dark yet beautiful beauty! We split the steak, carrots, and fingerling potatoes with an amazing sauce! There was enough for us to split it into two. The wine was amazing from local wineries, the waitress was sweet and friendly and had grear service. Everyone was dressed super nice & when we asked for recommendations of wine with our dinner, they had a great pairing. We wish we could've checked outside, but there was a wedding going on. We will definitely be back to check out the outside area and I definitely recommend!! read more

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Unique restaurant in a historic area that serves up traditional American fare. The main seating area is actually downstairs - there is one room that my friend calls the "cave" room, it opens up to an actual mine that was used. So if you like those Raiders of the Lost Ark vibes, then you would like sitting next to the mine for sure. It's roped off but you can hear the water dripping and it is naturally cool. The structure was originally built as a hotel in 1853 and has been well preserved. I ordered their Smith Flat House salad ($10) and the Jambalaya Risotto ($34) which consisted of Cajun-marinated prawns, lobster meat, Andouille sausage, grilled sweet corn with saffron chicken risotto. Definitely had a bit of a kick to it, the risotto was done well. My pet peeve is mushy risotto, it needs to have a slight bite to it which this one had thankfully. Love the fact that this place serves up local wines -- I couldn't recall the wine I had and they do not have their wine menu on their website. If you have the opportunity to visit, I'd recommend a glass of red from Starfield (winery up the road). read more

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A unique find after an Apple Hill day with the family! We were seated downstairs in the cellar. It was a bit chilly but they pulled out a heater which was nice. They built their restaurant around an old miner's tunnel. You can peer inside and see it. Very rustic and authentic. Our server was this sweet older lady. (I don't get her name unfortunately). Service was quick. We ordered the following: - Tuscan Roasted Garlic pizza - Marmellata pizza (probably my favorite pizza. The flavor was so good. Usually I have ranch with my pizza, don't even need it for this one). - Turkey bacon avocado sando - blue cheese mushroom burger Portions were pretty good. Everything tasted good. Drinks came out quick too. I'd love to come back and sit in their outdoor seating area. read more

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Our first time visiting this place. We ordered wings, bread and pork belly with scallop, all were really delicious. The ranch & butter was home made. The beginning food was made fast. Our main dishes were: choice chef fish, black & white and bacon cheddar cheeseburger. The main dishes took way longer to prepare, it was almost closing time at that. They messed up on the cheeseburger and made the patty charcoal. But they remade it within 10 minutes. Ordered some desert as well but it was decent. The waiter was kind, excellent service they provided. I wish the food was provided faster than waiting for an hour. The music was decent as well! Very lovely voice. They even have event dates on the back of their menu. The sits were slightly uncomfortable as well. I seen a few pets, very adorable, well behaved. read more

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We cannot thank Mason, Shelby, Maria, Chef Scott, and the entire Smith Flat House team enough for going above and beyond for our wedding. Smith Flat catered our 130-person wedding at Lake + Wood, less than 10 minutes from their restaurant, and the entire experience was exceptional from start to finish. In April, they hosted a bridal tasting event (our wedding was in September), where we sampled a wide variety of their menu. Maria and Chef Scott worked closely with us to customize the buffet to our tastes, and the final menu completely exceeded our expectations. Wedding food is rarely memorable, but the pistachio-crusted white fish stole the show--and the prime rib carving station was a huge hit as well. We received countless compliments from our guests! Beyond the food, their bartenders were phenomenal--fast, friendly, and able to accommodate last-minute requests without a hitch. The team also handled umbrella and table rentals, and their setup crew and wait staff brought such great energy to the day. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there, which made the experience even better. At the end of the night, they even gathered up all of our things and brought them back to the restaurant for us, so we could simply pick them up the next day. We didn't have to worry about a single part of the clean-up, which was such a gift. The night before, we hosted our pre-wedding happy hour under the restaurant's outdoor gazebo. What could have been a simple beer-and-pizza gathering was transformed into something elevated and special thanks to their thoughtful presentation and care. We are so grateful for Mason and the Smith Flat team. Their professionalism, flexibility, and warmth made our wedding weekend unforgettable. Not all heroes wear capes! read more

Had dinner with wife and friends in the cellar portion of resteraunt. Very nice setting, but service horrible. After est 30 minutes of waiting for service and drink orders , we went searching for help. very sliw service continued for duration of visit. Several food and drink options were not available and ALL expensive. This was our second visit and will be our last. read more

Wonderful music. - two extraordinary musicians on guitars, vocals ++. Sun evening Extra-ordinary cuisine, menus and waitstaff. Fresh everything? Steeped in history! Relaxing venue.. and country setting!! read more

My husband and I just got married last night (1.10.2026), and the very first thing we wanted to do this morning was share our incredible experience with Smith Flat House. We found this venue on a whim and immediately fell in love with the Glasshouse for our ceremony. If you are even thinking twice about booking this venue--don't. They will make your day more than you could ever imagine. Because we planned our wedding in only six weeks, we opted for their coordination services, which was the best decision we could have made. Shelby, the lead coordinator, is a total shooting star. She handled every detail perfectly and also did our flowers, which were absolutely stunning. Between Shelby and Maria, the venue coordinator, the communication was seamless. Maria ensured every question was answered and every invoice was clear, making the entire process stress-free. The service and food were truly out of this world. We chose the plated service instead of a buffet for our small, intimate wedding, and it was incredible. I have been to so many weddings where the food is subpar, but Smith Flat House knocked it out of the park. Even our cake, which was made in-house, was adorable and tasted amazing! What stood out most was the exceptional level of professionalism from the entire staff. They genuinely cared about our experience from the moment we signed the contract. On the morning of the wedding, the attentiveness was unmatched; two young men helped us with refreshments, set up heaters since the doors were open, and even offered to set up music for us. That level of care remained consistent until the very end of the night. We are still in shock, not only by how beautiful our day was but by the heart and dedication shown by everyone at Smith Flat House. Our guests are already telling us it's the best wedding they have ever been to. We are so grateful for our day and truly hope other couples find this venue--it really is a hidden gem that delivers a perfect experience. read more

We stopped by this place around 11:30 AM on our way to Apple Hill and were directed to the lovely outdoor courtyard. It's dog-friendly, and they even brought our pup a bowl of water, which was a nice touch. My wife ordered the Caprese Salad, but she thought it was just okay. She felt it needed a little something extra--maybe more balsamic vinegar would've made a difference. I went for the bacon cheddar burger, along with potato leek soup and a side of French fries. The burger was massive and packed with flavor, plus you could tell the ingredients were fresh. The fries and soup also tasted homemade, which was great! The only hiccup was that the soup arrived a bit cold, but when I mentioned it to our server, she quickly took care of it. After checking in on Yelp, we got a complimentary chocolate bread pudding to share, and there was even enough left for us to take home--definitely a sweet bonus! The service was super friendly, and everything came out in a reasonable time. I really enjoyed my food and left feeling pleasantly stuffed (maybe too stuffed, haha!). If you're headed to Apple Hill, I definitely recommend stopping by this spot! read more

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Overall a nice restaurant to have dinner in the Placerville area. The ambiance is really nice and it felt like we were having dinner in a cave or mine if you are seated inside. Service was really good as well. As for the food, we may have ordered the wrong items. Since we had a late lunch and wasn't really hungry yet for dinner, we order "lighter" entrees which was just okay. We ordered pasta dishes and the risotto. Some of the grilled items and steaks that other tables ordered looked great and was probably the better option. I enjoyed dinner here. read more

It was a beautiful day on the patio. Sunny with a light breeze in a lazy late afternoon. Easy going service, kind and attentive. Menu was adequate with your typical modern CA pricing. Food was a little better than average and most at the table were satisfied. One very aggravating detail prevails: A 20% mandatory gratuity for parties of six or more is NOT a gratuity, it is a SERVICE FEE. A Tip aka, gratuity, is a voluntary action that displays the appreciation for great food and or great service. When it is mandatory, it becomes a SERVICE FEE and is no longer voluntary. Our excellent server did NOT include this fee and left the "gratuity" up to us. We'll done Sir! I salute you. read more

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This is a great option for anyone looking for a nicer date night or dinner with family. We showed up on a busy Saturday night with no reservation, and they were able to seat us with little wait. My husband and I were celebrating my birthday, so we splurged on wine, salads, and two incredible staple entrees; the lamb shank and the cioppino. I am a bit of a cioppino connoisseur... if cioppino is on the menu, I have to try it wherever we go. I was not expecting it when we got there, and so the $66 price tag really hit me in the gut. But, alas, a tradition is a tradition. I am only writing this review because I need to tell you, dear reader, that the $66 price tag is worth it - a HUGE portion of live Mediterranean mussels, Manila clams, snow crab legs, marinated prawns and North Atlantic lobster meat served in a classic tomato-fennel cioppino broth with grilled house-made Italian bread. Could easily be split between two. In all my cioppino tasting (and cooking) ventures, never have I had lobster included, and let me tell you, it was a game changer. If you love seafood, this is a great dish. Now, I will share that while the food was delicious, the service was a bit challenging on the night we went. Our server (bless his heart) was struggling to remember orders and deliver on our asks: when we ordered wine, he said "got it!" and then returned 10 minutes later asking if we wanted to order wine. 15 minutes after that, we ordered salads, and my husband kindly asked for an ingredient to be omitted (pickled onions), and he said "no problem!" - when the salads arrived, mine was wrong and his had those darned pickled onions. Afterwards our table wasn't revisited for awhile to pick up dishes or refresh water, etc. A bit bumpy for a nicer dinner, but overall the food was still fantastic and it was a lovely evening. read more

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Had lunch on a Saturday with my daughters. Shared apps and the Portabello sandwich . Yummy is all I have to say . Love Smith Flat .

Mushroom bordelaise was sooo good! Super flavorful broth! Bourbon Chicken and the burger was awesome! Also loved the flat house salad and the chocolate mouse dessert that was a special for the evening. Cool cellar seating and the band was awesome! Service seemed a little unorganized and needed a little better training on managing multiple tables. Maybe a better system for clearing dishes before bringing the next round of food. read more

Unique environment being in the cellar! There was amazing staff made us feel welcome and taken care of from beginning to end. Food was absolutely delicious. Will come back! read more

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Overall wonderful experience. Great food, service, and ambiance. Looking forward to next time

We were in the area for wine tasting and asked one of the locals what her restaurant recommendations were. Her first reco was Smith Flat House! We were the first customers to arrive for lunch and we were prominently greeted by Mateo, their Australian shepherd dog. What a sweet and friendly dog! Since it was a nice day, we sat outside in the courtyard and Mateo stayed underneath our table the majority of the time. We were both craving pizza, so that's what we ordered. I got the small Smith Flat Combo for $16 - Pepperoni, Italian sausage, olives, caramelized onions, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, and house-made marinara. It came with approx 8 small slices. It's made in a brick often, and it was phenomenal! Hubby got the small Tuscan Roasted Garlic for $15 - Grilled chicken breast, red onion, imported Tuscan Pecorino, fresh herbs, mozzarella, and creamy roasted garlic sauce. He was also pleased with his pizza. Service was very friendly and efficient. The lady who served us was very sweet and our food came out rather fast. I would highly recommend this lovely place for lunch or dinner! read more

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Went to a Networking event. It was my 1st time and the building, the outside patio is very nice and rustic. Exactly what you'd expect and yet unexpected as well. A hidden Gem but the locals all know! The food was amazing, the service was great and I can't wait to go back to try the lamb!! read more

Smith Flat House never disappoint. The food has always been good, the surrounding beautiful, and the dining rooms with great ambience. Service has always been good as well. We came here for a late lunch today, and our sever, Lorraine, was very courteous and efficient. See you next time when we're in the area! read more

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Came here for a wedding outdoors in the courtyard and it was beautiful! Only negative was that it felt like the ending was a little rushed and we felt like we were being pushed out. They took our waters super early even though someone was sitting at the spot, instead of asking if they were done. read more

Needed to schedule a last minute event with 40 people for dinner, Smith Flat House was amazing! Worked with me on every little detail! Space was beautiful, food was delicious and service was fantastic! They took such great care of us, our event was perfect! read more

Delicious Dinner, basement dining seats next to a haunted well ( probably gold mine) great companion Great services Plenty Parking read more

Had them host my pre-wedding night dinner with family and friends! The planner was excellent and the food was great!

We attended the Easter Day buffet, it was well attended staff handled crowd very well. Food was good and also had table side service! Beautiful day and met some very nice people , hope to come back soon for everyday menu! read more

Fine dining in Placerville? You bet! Smith Flat House is off the beaten path but locals know it well so you'll need a reservation. The first thing you see is a renovated building from the late 1800's. They have outdoor dining but we were led to the basement area where it was cozy and you can still see old mine shafts from long gone days. Staff were very friendly and attentive, you felt like you were invited into their home. Our party of 5 were very comfortable and started with glasses of Zin. The soup of the day was a hearty stew made with stout beer. I didn't try it but it looked good and I was told that it was very tasty. We ordered the house salad and asked for it to be split so it could be shared. They obliged and brought out two servings that looked amazing. Good portions even though it was a split plate. Entrees included the Jambalaya Risotto. Exceptional! A mouth full of flavor and a hearty portion. I'm told that ALL the risotto's are a sure bet here. The Lamb Shank was perfectly cooked and fell off the bone. Accompanied by asparagus and mashed potatoes. One of their signature dishes. My entree choice was the Bourbon Chicken. A++! Large chicken breast coated with a pecan crust, mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. The best part was the bourbon sauce! I wish I could have taken a pint home! We also had the Wild Mushroom Bordelaise. The red wine Demi Marsala sauce was another "to die for" sauce. Amazingly delicious. Dessert was the chocolate chip bread pudding. Yum Yum! It was an incredible dinner in a historic building. Great fun! Make a reservation and don't miss out on this place if you're in the area. read more

Order the Black & White 8oz, cooked medium. Received 3 shrimp very overdone, and an 8oz filet cooked well done. Not my best food experience considering it was my first visit. Was excited about finally trying Smith Flat House but I'm not sure I'll be going back. read more

If you are looking for a great restaurant with great service and food, look no further. This hidden gem has amazing food for an amazing price. I come from a busy city and have traveled all around the world, so I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and attention to detail of each dish. Not to mention, the service was fabulous, thank you, Shelby! We came here to celebrate our anniversary dinner and could not have asked for a better place. For dinner, we enjoyed the: - Mushroom special appetizer - Sicilian pizza - Oreo cheesecake pie All dishes were phenomenal. read more

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2nd visit at this restaurant. Was seated downstairs in the "dungeon/cave" area very small space with 5 tables 3 of the tables seating 6 with not much room (outside seating was not available 2/2 a wedding reception). *Would not recommend this cold, confined, dark area. Why they sit children and babies in this small very enclosed space is unknown. At beginning of our dinner had a toddler that kept dropping stuff and screaming. Which I get they need to eat, but sit them in a more open space. Food quality/taste was very good, plating on entrees appears messy. Husband ordered Moscow mule NOT served in a copper mug, they said they were "out". Server was good, but busy (slow) she had over 5+ tables. 1st visit would give 4 stars when able to sit outside with live music. read more

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Overall great experience and dinner. My boyfriend and I went for a late valentines dinner to avoid the crowds. The service was great! The food was absolutely delicious. We loved every dish we ordered. Can't wait to go back! read more

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My husband took me on a date to Smith flat house. We've gone there a few times and the food is always been delicious but this time the steaks were a little tough and not as tender as they used to be so I was wondering, did they change chefs. But the service was great. The appetizers was wonderful and they were very friendly. read more

Very expensive for the quality of food we ate. Not impressed at all. Likely will never return.

We have been here many times in the past. This was a fixed menu for Valentine's Day so a little bit different than normal. My wife had the fish, it was very dry, salad that accompanied it no dressing and not good! She did not eat it. The soup for was very salty. I had the steak, it was raw. We were seated up stairs, very small tables, chairs uncomfortable. Just overall not the experience we expected for the price we paid. read more

The food is really good. With a bit of training, the service could improve. The ambiance is mediocre -- the fake flowers at the entrance look cheap, and both the entrance and parking lot could use some attention. There's even an old couch left at the back of the parking lot; we noticed it last month when we parked there, and it was still there last night. read more

I celebrated my 41st birthday there, the rib eye was amazing, and the comedy show was entertaining it was a great evening read more

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The large outdoor Patio had a wedding going on so we sat in the downstairs cellar. Cool both in temperature and ambience. Acoustic live music playing classic songs was good. They even allowed our well behaved dogs inside as it was still pretty hot out. Incredibly friendly staff and good food with large portions. read more

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Interesting history of this place and worth a stop. We arrived for lunch on a Saturday. There was only one other couple out on the very large patio. It's a nice setup and really caters to the outdoor dining experience, with a big structure to cover a portion of the outdoors and the remaining scattered tables have umbrellas. Nice. The house itself is old 'gold country' kitchy, with the farmhouse/depot style and décor. Upstairs you will find some tables and a bar. Downstairs is another space with a bar area and tables. This space is below grade with stone floor and walls, and a low ceiling. Pretty cool space. Our lunch was good, but I think the Sunday brunch would be better based on the menu we saw. Our server was super friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the caprese salad and a Smith Flatt pizza. Both were good, maybe the heirlooms could have been more ripe, that's all. Overall, this is a cool place to stop and check out on you way to or from somewhere... read more

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The Valentine's Day experience was awful. Without even getting into the food and drink, which was marginally edible at best, the ambiance was that of a backyard wedding reception put together at the last minute. We were seated at rickety folding chairs that felt like they would collapse at any minute. The round table was so small it could barely hold our plates. Silverware fell off them more than once. The tables were also plastic I think - a table next to us was so wobbly the wait staff was trying to shove napkins under it to stabilize it before finally moving the couple. Ok, the food. The spinach and artichoke dip was less a dip and more a casserole. There was one tiny piece of lobster in the bisque. The medium filet was well done and the medium rare was medium. The carrots that came with the filet were not much more cooked than the raw carrots that came with the not-a-dip dip. Thank heavens I didn't make this reservation as I'm pretty sure I would have spent the night on the couch after for having forgotten it was Valentine's Day. read more

Nothing says Sunday Brunch like Sassoferrato Rosé on the patio. We enjoyed the most scrumptious Waffle Benedict and Smith Flat Combo . Thank you kindly to the staff especially Loraine for making our day absolutely fabulous! We will be back real soon. read more

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What a lovely place! When we moved up here a year ago, and the previous owner of our house recommended Smith Flat for dinner. It only took us a year, but it was our 33 anniversary, and we wanted something nice, that we hadn't tried yet. Winner winner on this place! The outside seating is charming and feels like your at a family backyard party. The live music was exactly what we'd hoped for with Frank Sinatra type renditions. The lighting was romantic. The service, we had Shelby, was awesome! She recommended the risotto, which was generously filled with tender lobster and some shrimp! Delightful! My husband got the lamb stand and was very happy. We had lemon raspberry cheesecake for desert. Oh! And we got the mussels for an appetizer! Could've drank the sauce with a straw it was so good! We now have a new fave in our town! We will definitely be back! Treat yourself! It's worth it! read more

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We love it here! The Smith Flat House has been our go to date night spot. Everyone here is so nice and the food is always amazing. They recently catered or wedding and again the food was perfect and the service was top-tier. Maria was so helpful and made the planning process easy and stress free. They contacted our venue and were fully prepared so the day of I did not have to worry about anything. I would 100% recommend them for your event or even just a nice night out. read more