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Gold Country Restaurants Overview

We've found the places that locals frequent for a reason. Whether that be the enormous portions, outstanding views or one-of-a-kind flavors, these eateries are sure to please. We've tried to avoid the larger chain restaurants other than a few special locations.

On this page we've listed by region, restaurants, delis, dessert shops and fast food chains that we personally recommend and those with high consumer ratings.

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Dress
Casual - shorts, t-shirt, sandals
Business-Casual - pants or nice shorts, summer dress, collared shirt
Semi-Formal - slacks, collard shirt, evening gown, blouse
Formal - dress pants, suit jacket, formal dress, tuxedo

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New Moon Cafe - Nevada City is located in downtown Nevada City, near the intersection of Highways 49 & 20. They offer big city dining in a small town atmosphere. Menu choices include Salmon Salad, Grilled Prawn Sandwich, Homemade Ravioli, Rosemary Chicken, Peach Duck and Gnocchi Parisienne. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Dress is casual to business-casual.
$10-$20 | $20-$40

New Moon Cafe
203 York Street
Nevada City, California 95959
(530) 265-6399
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Citronee Bistro and Wine Bar - Nevada City is located in downtown Nevada City, near the intersection of Highways 49 & 20. They offer French Bistro cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. Menu choices include Seafood Escabeche, Steamed Mussels, Wild Boar Spare Ribs, Braised Rabbit with Cognac and Filet Mignon. Open Monday-Wednesday for dinner only. Dress is business-casual.
$10-$20 | $20-$40

Citronee Bistro and Wine Bar
320 Broad Street
Nevada City, California 95959
(530) 265-5697
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Holbrooke Hotel Restaurant - Grass Valley is situated in the historic Holbrooke Hotel near Main and Mill Streets. The hotel is a National Historic Landmark. Choose to have a casual meal in their historic bar or fine dining in their white-linen restaurant. An old-fashioned elevator connects all three levels of the hotel. Both the hotel and the restaurant receive high consumer ratings.
$10-$20 | $20-$40

Holbrooke Hotel Restaurant
212 W Main Street
Grass Valley, California 95945
(800) 933-7077
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Tofanelli's - Grass Valley is located on Main Street off Highways 20 and 49, near the Auburn Street exit. They feature an outdoor patio decorated with potted plants, fountains, brick & river rock surroundings and outdoor barbeque. Menu choices include Eggs Florentine, Corned Beef Hash, Grilled Portobella Mushroom Sandwich, Greek Burger, Rib-Eye Steak and Chicken Marsala. In the summer months, they add barbequed favorites like Short Ribs and Tri-Tip Steak to the menu. They specialize in omelettes with 101 selections to choose from. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dress is casual.
$10-$20 | $20-$40

Tofanelli's
302 West Main Street
Grass Valley, California 95945
(530) 272-1468
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Cousin Jack Pasties - Grass Valley is located near the intersection of Main and Mill Streets in downtown Grass Valley. They specialize in pasties (similar to pot-pies) that Cornish miners used to take down into the mines as sort of a packaged lunch. You can't miss trying this historic Gold Country staple. Cornish miners used the term 'cousin Jack' in reference to their relatives. Many different Pasties are available as well as other fare from the British Isles like Bangers and Fish & Chips. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Dress is casual.
$5-$10

Cousin Jack Pasties
100 South Auburn Street
Grass Valley, California 95945
(530) 272-9230
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Awful Annie's - Auburn is located near the intersection of Washington and Sacramento Streets in downtown Auburn. Menu choices include Banana & Pecan Waffle, Artichoke Omelette, Breakfast Burrito, Chicken-Portobello Mushroom Sandwich, Ribeye Steak, Maple Glazed Salmon and Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger. Open daily for breakfast and lunch with dinners served Thursday-Saturday only. Dress is casual.
$5-$10 | $10-$20

Awful Annie's
160 Sacramento Street
Auburn, California 95603
(530) 888-9857
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Z-Pie - Placerville is located at the intersection of Center and Main Streets in downtown Placerville. They specialize in gourmet pot pies for dining in or taking with you. Choices include Steak & Cabernet, Indian Chicken Curry, Black Bean Chili, Italian Sausage, Tomatillo Stew and many more. In addition, they serve soups, salads, beer, wine and dessert pot pies. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dress is casual.
$5-$10 | $10-$20

Z-Pie
3182 Center Street
Placerville, California 95667
(530) 621-2626
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Sequoia - Placerville is located near the intersection of Bee and Coloma Streets just north of downtown Placerville. Situated in a beautifully restored Victorian mansion, it's no wonder they've been voted El Dorado County's most romantic restaurant. Enjoy fine dining in Gold Country with choices like Escargot & Spring Roll, Chef�s Quiche, Sun-Dried Chicken Panini, Garlic Steak Sandwich, Roasted Corn & Crab Chowder, Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant, Coconut Prawns and Petit Filet Mignon. Open Tuesday-Sunday for dinner, Thursday-Sunday for lunch and Brunch on Sunday. Dress is business-casual to semi-formal.
$10-$20 | $20-$40

Sequoia
643 Bee Street
Placerville, California 95667
(530) 622-5222
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St. George Hotel - Volcano is located north of Pine Grove off Highways 104 & 88. They are situated in the historic St. George Hotel and offer elegant fine dining in a country atmosphere. The St. George Hotel restaurant has been voted 'Best Place to Take a Date' in Amador County. Menu choices include Tiger Prawns, Spinach Salad, Rack of Lamb, Fresh Catch of the Day and Mediterranean Chicken. Open nightly for dinner and Sunday for brunch. Dress is casual to business-casual.
$10-$20 | $20-$40

St. George Hotel
16104 Main Street
Volcano, California 95689
(209) 296-4458
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Mineral - Murphys is located in downtown Murphys off Highway 4, northeast of Angels Camp and Highway 49. They offer an entirely vegetarian menu prepared and presented in a fine dining atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on using organic vegetables mostly from the restaurant's own garden. Menu choices include TofuTamarind Chutney, Tostada Salad, Thai Vegetable Dumplings, Empañada con QuaxancaGochu Jang and Citrus Tea-Smoked Tofu. Open Wednesday-Sunday for dinner and Saturday & Sunday for lunch. Dress is business-casual.
$5-$10 | $10-$20 | $20-$40

Mineral
419 Main Street, Suite B
Murphys California 95247
(209) 728-9743
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Ironstone Vineyards Delicatessen - Murphys is located 1-mile south of downtown Murphys along Six Mile Road. Off Main Street, head south on either Scott or Algiers Road. Ironstone Vineyards is a mega-winery with a deli, wine tasting bar, museum, amphitheatre, gardens and more. The Deli is in the same room with the tasting bar and gift shop and features a historic bar and huge stone fireplace. They serve unique sandwiches and other deli choices. Open daily for lunch and early dinner. Dress is casual.
$5-$10 | $10-$20

Ironstone Vineyards Delicatessen
1894 Six Mile Road
Murphys, California 95247
(209) 728-1251
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Murphys Historic Hotel Restaurant - Murphys is located on the west end of Main Street in downtown Murphys. This hotel is a historic landmark and features a restaurant and bar on the first story and hotel rooms upstairs. Ask the bartender to show you the bullet holes from the Wild West era. They feature country decor with touches of Victorian furnishings. Menu choices include Breakfast Burrito, Western Omelette, Fish & Chips, Crab Cakes, Pork Porterhouse, Chicken Marsala and Hot Corned Beef Sandwich. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dress is casual to business-casual.
$10-$20 | $20-$40

Murphys Historic Hotel Restaurant
457 Main Street
Murphys, California 95247
(209) 728-3444
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Lick Skillet Cafe - Columbia is located on the edge of Columbia State Historic Park off Parrotts Ferry Road. Situated in a turn-of-the-century Craftsman home, they feature a seasonal menu offering a variety of international fare. Menu choices can include Vegetarian Curry, Seafood Jambalaya, Tuscan Chicken, Duck Soup, Greek Pasta and Rib Eye Steak. Open Thursday-Sunday for dinner and weekends for lunch. Dress is casual to business-casual.
$10-$20 | $20-$40

Lick Skillet Cafe
11256 State Street
Columbia, California 95310
(209) 536-9599
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City Hotel Restaurant - Columbia is situated within the City Hotel in the heart of Columbia State Historic Park. The Victorian-country dining room offers a seasonal fine dining menu of French fare. Open nightly for dinner. Dress is casual to business-casual.
$10-$20 | $20-$40

City Hotel Restaurant
11175 Washington Street
Columbia, California 95310
(209) 532-1470
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Banny's Cafe - Sonora is located in downtown Sonora near the intersection of Linoberg and Stewart Streets. They feature Mediterranean cuisine with a California twist. Menu choices include Brie & Grape Leaves, Goat Cheese Salad, Pancetta B.L.T., Chorizo & Clam Paella, Filet Mignon and Portabella Mushroom. Open daily for dinner and Monday-Saturday for lunch. Dress is casual to business-casual.
$5-$10 | $10-$20

Banny's Cafe
83 S. Stewart Street #100
Sonora, California 95370
(209) 533-4709
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Historic National Hotel Restaurant - Jamestown is situated in the Historic National Hotel in downtown Jamestown. They feature a Victorian-country dining room with a choice of outdoor, vine-covered patio. Menu choices include Baked Brie, Southwest Chicken Salad, National Hotel Italian Burger, Ruby Trout Amadine, Spinach Fettuccini Alfredo, Brandy Apple Pork and Garlic Roasted Prime Rib. Open daily for lunch and dinner and Sunday for brunch. Dress is casual to business-casual.
$10-$20 | $20-$40

Historic National Hotel Restaurant
18183 Main Street
Jamestown, California 95327
(209) 984-3446
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