Gold Country
Right out of New Orleans' Garden District, Ike’s serves splendid brunch fare with a sassy charm. Sit outside under the cherry tree or in the cluttered,…
Must-see restaurants in Gold Country
Legends Books, Antiques & Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain
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The place to sip sarsaparilla, snack on a Polish dog or share a scoop of huckleberry ice cream at a 26ft-long mahogany bar here since 1850. Then browse…
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Pure elegance, Peter Selaya’s organic- and local-ingredient menu changes with the seasons. If you visit during spring or summer, go for the line-caught…
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Chef-owner Feather Ortiz uses herbs and peppers from her garden and sources everything else from local growers to make the freshest food around. The…
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Book a table at Taste, where excellent Amador County wines are paired with a fine menu of California-style cooking (big on meat and game). There's open…
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Truly delicious soups, sandwiches, baked goods and coffee from well-known Sacramento and local purveyors find their way to this little wooden house in…
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A local institution near Hwy 88 that dates back to 1956: there's a takeout window but it's not meant for quick stops. Take a seat on the bottle-green…
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Huge quantities of delicious mango red curry, steamed mussels and spring rolls in the region's best and most popular Thai restaurant. The rugged red-brick…
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House-baked breads and organic meats, with a sophisticated menu and Japanese and Mexican influences in the cooking. The four-course prix fixe for $35 is a…
Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emporium
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This sweet shop gets downright enchanting when town icon Stevens Price takes to the 1919 Milton piano and plays ragtime. The former proprietor still stops…
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A lovely deli-style place dishing up well-cooked farm-fresh food with a Mediterranean feel, alongside homespun fare such as duck confit raviolo. It…
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The Volcano Union Inn's pub has a superb menu of big burgers, a beloved fried chicken dish and steaks, as well as plenty of vegetarian and vegan options …
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It’s a crowded contest for Gold Country’s best ice-cream shop, but this cute little spot – the brilliant second career of avuncular scooper Bob Wright –…
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Ski bunnies and bums fill this diner and bakery counter on the weekends en route to Tahoe, filling up with egg dishes and top-notch homemade baked goods…
Gold Country
If you’re cruising this part of the state without time to explore, the best pit stop is this expanded farm stand – now a diner/market – off I-80 a few…
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With its whimsical take on the all-American comfort-food staple, this casual stop stuffs flaky, butter-crusted pot pies with a gourmet flourish (steak…
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With exposed brick and modern fixtures, the fresh menu and contemporary details at this cafe and wine bar are a reprieve from occasionally overbearing…
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This casually elegant cafe does everything competently – expert breakfast foods, a roster of light lunch mains and weekend dinners of steak and fresh fish…
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Crisp, crusty pizza and pitchers of beer make this a favorite; it’s the perfect place to hang out and chat to the locals. Combinations like the BBQ pizza…
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Fresh and well-executed, the menu here leans toward simple Italian comfort food including pizza, made all the more comfortable by the wood-and-brick…
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The class act in downtown Angels Camp puts out a serious, authentic northern Italian menu. The owners regularly hit Italy for more recipes, like the…
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Hugely popular with locals in the know, this creative restaurant has everything from salads to hearty steaks and seasonal specials such as summer squash…
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co
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An open-plan modern place, open all day and serving cakes, pizzas and beer brewed on site. It has a generic feel compared to some of the quirky options in…
Gold Country
This colorful ice-cream and candy shop explodes with sugar in all its forms. Besides scoops, there are hand-dipped bars, chocolates and old-timey candies…
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The stellar cafe menu here has a long wine list and many dishes, from parsley truffle fries to iron-skillet mussels, all great for sharing on the patio…
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Huge breakfast scrambles, every possible variation on eggs Benedict and a sunny patio keep Annie’s packed. Worth the wait, though post-church lines on a…
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A stop for cheeses from California and beyond. Call ahead for a picnic box of cheese, a baguette and even a little cutting board and knife to enjoy on…
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The patio at this rowdy old saloon comes alive with guides and river rats when the water is high. It hosts bands and DJ nights on summer weekends.
Gold Country
Lemon yogurt or banana nut pancakes, great omelets and all manner of hot sandwiches dished up in a homey atmosphere.
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For town gossip and snacks, stop at the friendly Columbia Mercantile, which also has a wide variety of groceries.
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Attached to the Victoria Inn, Murphys’ most elegant dinner spot offers Mediterranean small and large plates and a creative cocktail list. Options start…
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A rarity in a town with so much historical frill, Firewood’s exposed-concrete walls and corrugated metal offer a minimalist respite. When the weather’s…
Lighthouse Deli & Ice Cream Shop
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The flavors of N’Awlins make this unassuming deli an unexpected delight. The muffeletta – a toasted piece of Cajun paradise that’s stacked high with ham,…
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This rugged old-school wooden building on the main street houses a great little cafe, with an unlikely specialty in the British favorite fish and chips…
