Smith Flat House

4.7

633 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

"In 1853 in Smith Flat, over the top of the Deep Blue Channel, the Three Mile House was built. Named for its distance from central Placerville on the trail to Carson City, today it is known as the Smith Flat House. It originally consisted of a general store, post office, bedroom, dining room and dance floor. Over the next century and a half the Smith Flat House served many purposes; operating as a wagon stop during the bonanza days of the Comstock mines, as well as a hotel and restaurant, run by the Fossati family, for decades. The Smith Flat House has long been a part of the history of El Dorado County, changing with the times, always enduring and providing a wonderful gathering space for the people. Today, we strive to continue this tradition as an inviting destination for excellent food, events and activities that nourish our community and those who visit our region."

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri–Sun 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(530) 621-1003
Website
http://www.smithflathouse.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2021 Smith Flat Rd, Placerville, CA 95667
Area
California
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Popular dishes

Chicken AlfredoUS$28.00
4 ounces of chicken and 12 ounces of pasta, feeds 2-4 people
Grilled Prawns with Lemon Aioli
- 6 PrawnsUS$16.00
Coffee Rubbed Trip-Tip
Available in 1/2-pound and 1-pound sizes, roasted and grilled to order. Please include how you would like the meat prepared
- Half-PoundUS$12.00
- 1-PoundUS$20.00
Herb Roasted Pork Loin
Available in 1/2-pound and 1-pound sizes
- Half-PoundUS$8.00
- 1-PoundUS$14.00

Vegetable & Starch Sides

Feeds 4 people

Roasted Rosemary Marble PotatoesUS$11.00
Grilled Asparagus SpearsUS$12.00
Baked Sourdough LoafUS$6.00

Salads

Smith Flat HouseUS$9.00
Spring mix, carrots, pickled onion, and goat cheese, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and topped with house-made croutons
CaesarUS$11.00
Romain hearts tossed in Caesar dressing topped with shaved parmesan and croutons

Brick Oven Pizzas

Large Pizzas Served with House Salad. (Optional) Salad Dressing (with Large Pizza Only): Balsamic Vinaigrette Caesar

Smith Flat Combo
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, olives, caramelized onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, mozzarella cheese, and house-made marinara
- SmallUS$15.00
- LargeUS$28.00
Tuscan Roasted Garlic
Grilled chicken breast, red onion, shredded parmesan, fresh herbs, mozzarella cheese, and creamy roasted garlic sauce
- SmallUS$14.00
- LargeUS$26.00
Sicilian
Salami, pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, with mozzarella cheese and house-made marinara sauce
- SmallUS$15.00
- LargeUS$28.00
Romano
House marinated sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red onions, spinach, Kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese, house-made marinara and topped with shaved parmesan
- SmallUS$14.00
- LargeUS$26.00

Take & Bake Meals

All Large PizzasUS$21.00
Apple Pancetta not available for take & bake. (Select 1) Pizza: Smith Flat Combo, Tuscan Roasted Garlic, Sicilian, Romano
8" X 8" LasagnaUS$23.00
House-made marinara, mozzarella, ricotta, pasta sheets, fresh herbs and house-made beef tenderloin Italian sausage

Individual Dinners

Dinner for One
Your choice of 6-ounce coffee rubbed tri-tip or herb roasted pork loin, served with marble potatoes and grilled asparagus
- Tri-TipUS$26.00
- Pork LoinUS$26.00

What 633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Smith Flat House delivers a delightful dining experience with "amazing" service and "fantastic" food in a charming historic setting. Guests rave about the innovative menu, local wines, and unique cellar seating. While some found service uneven and the atmosphere lively, the overall experience remains memorable and inviting.

633 Reviews

K
Kevin
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there and it was as good as recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
Yosemite
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
EXCELLENT! The pork belly & scallop was AMAZING
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brian
Sacramento
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food was well prepared and very enjoyable with a good selection. One of those places you look forward to going back to. It was none of that weird food stuff served in sacramento fine dining like poached cow hooves in a brandy sauce where you are told it is the latest thing and you should love it
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Greg
Sacramento
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time here and won’t be the last. Went on a Friday evening. Not many people inside and didn’t need a reservation although we had made one. Restaurant is in a residential neighborhood away from the main town of Placerville. Very rustic inside but don’t let that fool you for the food quality. A little pricey but the meal and appetizers were good.
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Dena
Sacramento
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch this morning at Smith Flat House! Beautiful outside seating and great service. The Romano omelet was very flavorful and made with fresh vegetables and the Hay Stack (house made biscuit with country gravy sausage and eggs) did not disappoint, it was AMAZING! We will be back again.
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Lana
Sacramento
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The pork belly appetizer was literally one little piece and it was completely burned. Very disappointing
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Max
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was my wife’s Birthday and when I called to double confirm our reservation, I discovered we were going to have to sit outside due to a wedding party reserving inside. I was concerned because it is ridiculously hot still (early Oct). We were so pleased with everything. We were in shade and it was actually quite comfortable and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
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Steven
San Francisco
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We once again enjoyed eating in the outdoor patio area, which provided adequate shade for a warm early evening dinner. Service and food were both very pleasant.
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Danielle
Sacramento
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic! Seems like a popular local date night destination ❤️
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John
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was interesting and well prepared. However, the service was uneven.
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FAQs

Smith Flat House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 621-1003.

Smith Flat House is rated 4.7 stars by 633 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

Online bookings at Smith Flat House can only be made directly on their website.

Order delivery or takeout

2021 Smith Flat Rd, Placerville, CA 95667

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
California
Hours of Operation
Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri–Sun 16:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Website
http://www.smithflathouse.com/
Phone number
(530) 621-1003

Smith Flat House

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Chicken Alfredo

Jambalaya Risotto

Margherita

Family Style

Chicken AlfredoUS$28.00

Grilled Prawns with Lemon Aioli

Coffee Rubbed Trip-Tip

Herb Roasted Pork Loin

Vegetable & Starch Sides

Roasted Rosemary Marble PotatoesUS$11.00

Grilled Asparagus SpearsUS$12.00

Baked Sourdough LoafUS$6.00

Salads

Smith Flat HouseUS$9.00

CaesarUS$11.00

Brick Oven Pizzas

Smith Flat Combo

Tuscan Roasted Garlic

Sicilian

Romano

Take & Bake Meals

All Large PizzasUS$21.00

8" X 8" LasagnaUS$23.00

Individual Dinners

Dinner for One

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Smith Flat House offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Smith Flat House restaurant rated?

Is Smith Flat House currently accepting bookings?

Not bookable

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Dining areas

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