The Planing Mill

778 E Center Ave
Visalia CA 93292
(559) 713-0818
About The Planing Mill

IN CRUST WE TRUST

Consider us your neighborhood pizza parlor with a gourmet twist. We visited some of the greatest pizzerias on the West Coast, took the best parts of each, and brought them to Visalia as best we could. Then we added our own Central Valley twist. The end result is our menu of  hearty, flavorful pizzas made with the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible. From the adventurous “Thai Pie” to the customer favorite “Kitchen Sink”, there’s truly something for all types of pizza lovers. We rounded out our menu with a variety of signature sandwiches, farm fresh salads, and delicious appetizers like our bruschetta and artichoke fritters.

Then there’s the beer. Twenty-one taps of fresh craft beer and cider plus a massive variety of cans and bottles.

At The Planing Mill, we are committed to providing great food and guest service in a comfortable, family friendly atmosphere. We are also dedicated to serving our community through our monthly “Pizza with a Purpose” non-profit fundraisers and other efforts.

Come see our spacious new location, complete with outdoor patio and lawn area. We think you’ll find The Planing Mill to be a pretty fun place to eat, drink and be merry with friends and family!

But don’t just take our word for it. In 2017, the Visalia Chamber of Commerce named us Small Business of the Year!

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

A lot of people see our name and spend the next few seconds trying to say it. Let us help. It’s pronounced “PLAIN-ing” Mill, though there’s certainly nothing “plain” about us!

So why the name? Our first location was part of the original Visalia Planing Mill. Founded in 1851, the mill crafted specialty wood products for generations of Visalians. In fact, many older homes and businesses in town have doors and cabinets that were hand-crafted right here on our property. In honor of this legacy, and as a reflection of our commitment to artisanship, the name fit perfectly.

QUIZ RECAP

Wed Nov 9 2022
| by Quizmaster Joe Bravo
|

Tonight was yet another amazing quiz show where the competition was fierce, the audience amazing, and the host super cool? Haha. We do it right here at the Planing Mill in Visalia! The Jabronis took first with 62 points (wowza!) Team 40 points outdid their namesake and got 53 points and Blue team brought third place with 52 points! It's always a great time when we're together!

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 77480 The Jabronis 62 9 1.000
2 40 points 53 8 0.889
3 74663 Blue team 52 7 0.778
4 70080 The implications 35 6 0.667
5 81828 Jolly Ranchers 29 5 0.556
6 82376 We Oughta Know 27 4 0.444
7 Rene 22 3 0.333
8 X 17 2 0.222
9 SPARTY2HARDY 16 0 0.056
9 80756 Tyler2 16 0 0.056

QUIZ RECAP

Wed Nov 2 2022
| by Quizmaster Joe Bravo
|

What a night folks!!! Not only did we have up-and-coming quizmaster Connor on deck, but we had our first ever tie that ended the tie breaker round with a tie! So we resorted to our caveman instincts and settled it with a startling tied round of rock paper scissors! In the end Sparty2Hardy took first, with Jen X taking second and Blue team coming in third! It is always an amazing and surprising time when we're together folks, and I hope to see you soon at next week's show!

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 75159 Jen X 41 7 0.938
1 Sparty2Hardy 41 7 0.938
3 74663 Blue team 40 6 0.750
4 19820 You're a Quizzard Harry 36 4 0.563
4 81322 Grace Kids 36 4 0.563
6 81828 Jolly Ranchers 31 3 0.375
7 81826 Hey, I am walking here(New York accent) 21 2 0.250
8 80756 Tyler2 20 1 0.125
9 Smartinis 14 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Wed Oct 26 2022
| by Quizmaster Joe Bravo
|

This, our final show of spooky season, was haunted by the ghost of performer past - The High Preist! One of my first characters to take the stage many, many years ago. There were tarot readings and a generally spooky atmosphere! But most importantly there was intense competition! You're a quizard harry! Took first after a tie with pesto ranch! And the top 2%ers took third! What a thrilling and frightful night! It's always a spooky/fun time here at the Mill. Can't wait to see you!

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 66822 Pesto Ranch 42 4 0.900
1 19820 You're a Quizzard Harry 42 4 0.900
3 81318 Top2%ers 37 3 0.600
4 81322 Grace Kids 23 2 0.400
5 18876 JollyRanchers 20 1 0.200
6 Beer Pressure 17 0 0.000