Phenomenal cafe that we stopped by on the 4th. Smallish cafe with a nice shaded, outdoor patio. Our…read moreserver was the friendliest woman I've ever met. She struck the perfect balance of efficiency, and kindness. The food was also extremely solid. Large portions and cooked well all while being well taken care of. Never had to ask for anything but never felt as though we were being hovered. Lastly, the drinks were awesome and quite strong. Amazing brunch spot and would definitely recommend anyone to stop by.

A sweet little European Cafe out in the middle of "cowboy" country…read more And the cowboys love it! As does everyone else. Including me and my compadres. Once again, thank you Yelp, for leading us to this super friendly, local, and family owned dining establishment. And may I say, very popular too! Just cute as a button with a little patio in front with the feel of being in the great outdoors with all that wonderful fresh air. Bring your doggie. Inside a couple of large booths and real nice bar-type seating too. Perfect for that solo diner. There is another room with more seating also. So about that European food... owner's, Mom, Dad and two daughters, hail from Croatia and Bosnia and offer modern, authentic European dishes as well as American eats too. And I can state with confidence those breakfast/brunch menu items are awesome. Open 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. , with the best "welcoming" customer service on the planet. I experienced it first hand. This is a delicious and happy Cafè for sure. Do not miss it if you are in the Shingle Springs area. Happy eating!

Fast service, good food, and friendly staff. Highly recommend for a good burger and the green…read morebeans.. yes, green beans...are awesome!

Seriously couldn't order on my phone due to lack of recption. Kiosk forces to the phone to get…read morediscount deal. Then the counter person locked the deal down and wanted me to tell her the entire large order. We left. Either get better phone reception or teach staff to handle the discounts!

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.

We brought some friends from Los Angeles here sans happened to be Happy Hour. What a great deal…read morethat is! The drinks were the best and the food was top tier. BBQ ribs 1lb Wings and Shrimp Tacos! Or servers were prompt with the orders and it gets busy there. It has been remodeled several years and what an improvement over the original place. It's rustic and very area appropriate. Very nice! Go... you won't be disappointed except for the wait but it's totally worth it.

We love Poor Red's. We've been coming here since the 70's. Back then they were noted for ribs and…read morechicken. The menu has expanded a great deal and they have enlarged the dining area. However the food is still very good. We actually go for their Golden Cadillac drink it fabulous! The bar area has not changed, still the same from the 70's. The service is excellent and friendly! We go back as often as possible!!

What a FUN place to have some great pizza, sip some delicious wine, and be waited on by the best…read morestaff ever! I had been hearing buzz about Wally's Pizza Bar for sometime. As well as reading Yelp reviews. Finding myself in Cameron Park with food on my mind, I thought of Wally's. Why not! My GF made an exit off Highway 50 and voilà, there it was a block down the street. Not the small, intimate pizza place I expected. I don't even know where that thought came from. It is huge... really huge! The second we walked through the door, it was obvious everyone was having fun. Nice! We were greeted immediately and given our choice of where was left to sit. It was packed. We chose a cool table for two slightly elevated facing the entire 2/3 front of the restaurant (where we had entered.). And we immediately noticed all the tvs positioned on the perimeter of the walls interior. It was evening and lights were dimmed perfectly. Whatta great view of "everything, everyone and everywhere". Sweet waitperson arrives immediately and takes drink orders. I love a business that takes your alcohol needs seriously!:) We ordered a BBQ chicken pizza. (A perfect recreation of my favorite pizza from Base Camp Pizza in Tahoe... read my review LOL.) Oh my... so much to choose from! Check out my menu pics! The food/wine was a 10! I had a great pinot. So a big high five from me. The pizza was phenomenal and piece by piece it disappeared during our conversation and frivolity. Four thumbs up! Oh... there's more. They do weekend breakfast and brunch! I want that. Check out that menu photo too. So... in conclusion I highly recommend Wallys Pizza Bar for a good time. The bar, btw, was located behind us so not in our view. But it was packed. And with their own set of big screens! Family friendly and big parking lot. Trust me... I will be back. Thanks, Chef!

Alyssa was our server and she was absolutely amazing. Kid and Adult friendly environment. We love…read morewatching sports and the chive tv channel. Always a great time at Wallys

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!

Half the party arrived at our 10:30am reservation and the second half came 7 minutes behind due to…read morea serious medical condition. When we arrived to be seated at this time the hostess was extremely upset and told us: "I was told to hold your table from 10-10:30am and it's 10:40am." We then said "sorry we were running late." The follow up response was then "sorry doesn't do anything. If I hit you in the head and then said sorry, that wouldn't do anything. I took the table apart and now will have to reset it." She continued to harass us because we were slightly late and apologized. If I had the opportunity to give 0 stars, I would. We immediately took our business elsewhere. Avoid if you're not a local! :) but come through if you want to take a class on what NOT to do in hospitality. Happy 4th of July !

What a great find!! HUGE portions that are delicious. Great friendly service…read more Small Mom and Pop place that used to be a depot. Family friendly.

Sunday lunch at South Fork Grille in El Dorado Hills…read more It was such a beautiful day, so we sat out on the patio and enjoyed a little brunch with the family! We ordered: Butternut squash ravioli with shrimp BLT chicken sandwich with fries Chicken tenders with fries & apples Aperol Spritz Bottomless mimosas Everything was SO good, but the butternut squash ravioli was definitely my favorite! The creamy sauce was absolutely delicious, and adding shrimp was the perfect touch. I'd definitely come back just for that dish! And if you're looking for a kid-friendly spot, this is a great option! They have a kids' menu and even provide crayons + a coloring sheet to keep the little ones entertained. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! South Fork Grille | El Dorado Hills, CA IG: @eatwithmepolly

Ambience was 5 stars. We sat outdoors and enjoyed the beautiful weather and farmers market. Food…read morewas great too but I wish their fries were better. Wedge fries: not the best or the worse in my life. Sea Bass: perfect dish

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.

Goodness gracious! Milestone truly exceeded my expectations on every level of what a dining…read moreexperience should encompass. I will begin with the obvious. Drum roll please... the outdoor patio is fabulous and exudes a relaxing and "I'm on vacation" ambiance. It is actually why I made that first reservation. Location, location, location. Right? Spoiler alert: Water views!:) The food was 5-stars. Amazing taste and presentation. This statement applies to all my visits to Milestone which has been quite a few once I discovered this El Dorado Hills Town Center treasure. Beautiful cook on the vegetables, everything seasoned perfectly... elevated and quality ingredients! Bravo to whomever is manning the kitchen. The cherry on the top of the special atmosphere and delicious food and spirits is of course incredible customer service. Truly an absolute 10 in a 5- Star Yelp world.:) It felt like to me this was not just a job to these wonderful servers. They all displayed grace and decorum. With their ultimate goal of assuring the customer had the best dining experience ever. I did! #thankueveryone!

Our server really stood out. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and great at recommending…read moredrink pairings that complemented our dishes perfectly. The blackberry pork chop was a highlight! It was juicy, flavorful, and gone in a blink! The Cajun scallops (seasonal) were good, served over a nicely spiced Cajun sauce, though the portion leans on the lighter side with three scallops. We wrapped up with a lemon dessert that added a bright, refreshing note to finish the meal. We sat outside which made for a relaxing setting.