Somerset
Food scene
One of our fave neighborhood spots - food and service is excellent!
16 locals recommend
The "Little Italian" Place
1772 Pleasant Valley RdOne of our fave neighborhood spots - food and service is excellent!
A must stop coming or going from the ranch for lunch or dinner. The taps are great but the food is fantastic - miles above the typical pub fare.
21 locals recommend
Solid Ground Brewing
552 Pleasant Valley RdA must stop coming or going from the ranch for lunch or dinner. The taps are great but the food is fantastic - miles above the typical pub fare.
Long the top gathering spot in EDC. Folks come from miles around to gather on their sunny patio to enjoy great food, delicious drinks. live music and a piece of history.
16 locals recommend
Poor Red's Bar-B-Q
6221 Pleasant Valley RdLong the top gathering spot in EDC. Folks come from miles around to gather on their sunny patio to enjoy great food, delicious drinks. live music and a piece of history.
A great spot to grab a bite as you wander down Fair Play Road on your winery tour. Patio seating in summer is divine and they share a parking lot with E16 tasting room - a must stop!
15 locals recommend
Creekside Cork & Brew
7915 Fairplay RdA great spot to grab a bite as you wander down Fair Play Road on your winery tour. Patio seating in summer is divine and they share a parking lot with E16 tasting room - a must stop!
This is easily one of the best restaurants for fine dining in the area and a short, beautiful drive from the ranch.
46 locals recommend
Taste Restaurant and Wine Bar
9402 Main StThis is easily one of the best restaurants for fine dining in the area and a short, beautiful drive from the ranch.
This is a hidden gem less than a mile from the ranch. You will not believe the quality of ingredients and hospitality you'll find here.
13 locals recommend
Gold Vine Grill
6032 Grizzly Flat RdThis is a hidden gem less than a mile from the ranch. You will not believe the quality of ingredients and hospitality you'll find here.
A true experience right in the middle of the charming gold rush town of Placerville.
10 locals recommend
Enchanted Forest
372 Main StA true experience right in the middle of the charming gold rush town of Placerville.
ALLEZ!
4242 Fowler LnSay what? A french restaurant in the country. Yep.
Probably the best brunch in the entire region. They have also recently opened for dinner and the Hanford House is one of my favorite local B&B's.
8 locals recommend
Element
61 Hanford StProbably the best brunch in the entire region. They have also recently opened for dinner and the Hanford House is one of my favorite local B&B's.
This is your one-stop shop on your way to the infamous Apple Hill area. You can eat lunch on their beautiful patio, taste local wines and ciders or grab a fabulous picnic lunch to go. They also host private events.
Blue Barn Provisions
This is your one-stop shop on your way to the infamous Apple Hill area. You can eat lunch on their beautiful patio, taste local wines and ciders or grab a fabulous picnic lunch to go. They also host private events.
This is a staple in Placerville. You can choose a cool cellar environment or a fabulous outdoor patio. Oh and the food is fantastic!
41 locals recommend
Smith Flat House
2021 Smith Flat RdThis is a staple in Placerville. You can choose a cool cellar environment or a fabulous outdoor patio. Oh and the food is fantastic!
This is a must when visiting the Apple Hill area. Dogs are welcome, kids are welcome - they even have a play area for them. Do not miss the Shorty's Donuts but you gotta get there really early or they sell out.
Hidden Star Camino - Apple Hill #23
This is a must when visiting the Apple Hill area. Dogs are welcome, kids are welcome - they even have a play area for them. Do not miss the Shorty's Donuts but you gotta get there really early or they sell out.
Stores
Holiday Market
4653 Mt Aukum RdAn excellent grocery store less than 5 miles away.
Under The Arbor
4120 Sunset LnI love shopping here and have scored numerous treasures for the ranch.
Another great home store that also has cute clothes and bags. Combine it with lunch at Poor Reds right next door.
French Quarter Home Decor & Garden
Another great home store that also has cute clothes and bags. Combine it with lunch at Poor Reds right next door.
Wineries
Our neighbors so you can walk to their tasting room for some delicious wines created in a classical style with minimal intervention.
7 locals recommend
Cantiga Wineworks
5980 Meyers LnOur neighbors so you can walk to their tasting room for some delicious wines created in a classical style with minimal intervention.
Element 79 Vineyards and Winery
7350 Fairplay RdFun events calendar and some food pairings.
Shadow Ranch Vineyard
7050 Fairplay RdGreat views and sometimes they have pizza events.
A very different tasting experience because you're not at the vineyard. They also host events and Creekside Cork & Brew is right next door.
E16 Winery
8085 Perry Creek RdA very different tasting experience because you're not at the vineyard. They also host events and Creekside Cork & Brew is right next door.
Saluti Cellars
7505 Grizzly Flat RdStunning property! They also offer horseback rides.
One of my favorite wines in this reason with a cozy tasting room in the very charming Gold Rush town of Sutter Creek.
Yorba Wine Tasting
One of my favorite wines in this reason with a cozy tasting room in the very charming Gold Rush town of Sutter Creek.
A small but mighty family owned winery. I love their labels too.
Conduit wine - divergent vine - Tag + Jug Cider Co at Gold Dust Vineyard
A small but mighty family owned winery. I love their labels too.
A very idyllic spot for sipping wine with tasty food pairings. Cute gift items too.
7 locals recommend
Starfield Vineyards
2750 Jacquier RdA very idyllic spot for sipping wine with tasty food pairings. Cute gift items too.
Sightseeing
Beautiful Jenkinson Lake for paddle boards, kayaks, surrounding hikes, camping and more.
47 locals recommend
Sly Park Recreation Area
4771 Sly Park RdBeautiful Jenkinson Lake for paddle boards, kayaks, surrounding hikes, camping and more.
Mother Lode River Center
6280 CA-49For the thrill seekers in the group.
Marks the spot where gold was first discovered in 1848.
65 locals recommend
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
310 Back StMarks the spot where gold was first discovered in 1848.