Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Historic Diamond Springs Hotel Restaurant Serving Gold Country Since 1916
Established in 1916, Diamond Springs Hotel has been a cornerstone of California's Gold Country for over a century. Our restaurant preserves the tradition of gracious hospitality and home-cooked meals that defined Antone Meyer's original vision. Owners Moon and Amy Shim personally oversee operations, ensuring every guest experiences the warmth of small-town service where attentive staff and generous portions create lasting memories. Located in a historic building that once served as a vital stop along the Carson Emigrant Trail, we combine century-old charm with modern culinary excellence. Our menu features breakfast until 4 PM daily, dinner until closing, and a popular salad bar that changes with seasonal ingredients.The restaurant's back deck offers scenic views of Diamond Springs' natural beauty, while our commitment to quality remains unchanged since our founding. We maintain regular hours Wednesday through Sunday, serving both locals and travelers who seek authentic country cooking in a historic setting. Our location at 545 Pleasant Valley Road places us at the heart of Gold Country's cultural heritage, where every meal connects guests to California's rich history. The personal touch from our owners and staff reflects the community values that have sustained us through generations.
Services
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Salad Bar
Historic Dining
Details
- Year established: 1916
Highlights and features
- We maintain century-old hospitality traditions in a historic Gold Country building
- Our owners personally ensure quality through daily restaurant oversight
- We serve generous portions of authentic country home cooking daily
- Our menu features fresh, seasonal ingredients with daily specials
- We offer scenic dining on our back deck overlooking Diamond Springs
Services
Breakfast
Our breakfast service runs daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, featuring classic country cooking like eggs, hash browns, and homemade baked goods. The menu includes both traditional favorites and daily specials that showcase fresh, local ingredients. This morning meal service connects guests to the hotel's century-old tradition of hospitality in California's Gold Country.
Lunch
Lunch service operates Wednesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, offering hearty country-style meals that reflect our Gold Country heritage. The menu features generous portions of comfort food favorites alongside rotating specials that highlight seasonal ingredients. Our lunch service maintains the same attentive service and historic ambiance that have defined our restaurant since 1916.
Dinner
Dinner service runs daily from 4:00 PM to closing, serving traditional Gold Country cuisine in a historic setting. The menu includes both classic dishes and contemporary creations that showcase regional ingredients. Our evening meals maintain the same warm hospitality and generous portions that have made us a local favorite since Antone Meyer built the original hotel in 1916.
Salad Bar
Our popular salad bar offers fresh, seasonal ingredients with daily changes to reflect available produce. The self-serve option includes traditional salad components alongside unique regional specialties that showcase Gold Country flavors. This feature has become a favorite among both regular patrons and first-time visitors exploring California's historic dining destinations.
Historic Dining
Dining in our 1916 building offers guests a unique opportunity to experience California's Gold Country history firsthand. The restaurant preserves original architectural elements while maintaining modern comfort standards. This historic dining experience combines century-old ambiance with contemporary culinary standards, creating memorable meals that connect guests to the region's rich cultural heritage.
People
Moon Shim
Co-Owner
Co-owner Moon Shim oversees daily operations at Diamond Springs Hotel, ensuring the preservation of its historic hospitality traditions while maintaining modern service standards. With deep roots in the Gold Country community, Moon personally connects with guests to create memorable dining experiences.
Amy Shim
Co-Owner
Co-owner Amy Shim works alongside Moon Shim to maintain the Diamond Springs Hotel's century-old legacy of quality service. She focuses on menu development and guest relations, ensuring each visitor experiences the authentic country cooking and personal attention that define this historic Gold Country establishment.
Questions
What makes Diamond Springs Hotel unique?
We're a historic 1916 building serving authentic Gold Country cuisine with personal service from our owners, combining century-old charm with modern dining standards.
What are your operating hours?
We're open Wednesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
What type of food do you serve?
We specialize in traditional country home cooking with generous portions, featuring breakfast until 4 PM daily and dinner until closing with seasonal menu changes.
Is there outdoor seating available?
Yes, our scenic back deck offers beautiful views of Diamond Springs while enjoying our historic restaurant's authentic Gold Country cuisine.
Where are you located?
We're located at 545 Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs, California, just off historic Highway 49 in the heart of Gold Country.
