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

Tue Feb 25 2020
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A close one tonight at the Planing Mill with last-second dramatics lifted Bimbo Baggins to their first-ever win. Three's Company took an early lead with a third-round double, but a misstep in Guess What lifted You're a Quizzard Harry into a tie going into the break. Heading into the final round, Three'sCo once again opened up a small advantage. Following that final round, the scores were read. Once BRG was announced as the third place team and Three's Company the second, it became clear: someone else had doubled! That someone was Bimbo Baggins, coming through with the walk-off game-winning double and taking first place.

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 25120 Bimbo Baggins 56 6 1.000
2 20018 Three's Company 54 5 0.833
3 18671 Burt Reynolds's Ghost 53 4 0.667
4 19820 You're a Quizzard Harry 52 3 0.500
5 Educated Guess 47 2 0.333
6 22999 Cassidy and Sundance 46 1 0.167
7 Justine 28 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Tue Feb 18 2020
| by Quizmaster brian schulte
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A big turnout tonight saw a game that was tight throughout. Four teams doubled on Round 2, a teen idols picture round, and it was You're a Quizzard Harry with a one point lead over Burt Reynolds's Ghost going into the break, with Three's Company just a point behind them. Little Lebowski's Urban Achievers, after stumbling in Round 4, came up with a double in Round 5 to join the pack at the top. Doubling became a must for Round 7, as the top three teams all pulled it off, with Burt Reynold's Ghost leading the way.

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 18671 Burt Reynold’s Ghost 68 12 1.000
2 20018 3's Company 63 11 0.917
3 20631 The Little Lebowski Urban Acheivers 61 10 0.833
4 19820 You're a Quizzard Harry 60 9 0.750
5 23106 Keeping up with the Quizdashians 57 8 0.667
6 25120 Bimbo baggins 48 7 0.583
7 22999 Cassidy & Sundance 46 5 0.458
7 17087 Top Two Percenters 46 5 0.458
9 Raiders of the Lost Facts 42 4 0.333
10 22748 Tequila Mockingbird 38 3 0.250
11 Team Mongoose 32 2 0.167
12 Moran Clan 12 1 0.083
13 Singh 3 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Tue Feb 11 2020
| by Quizmaster brian schulte
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A tight one tonight at the Planing Mill with almost all teams in contention all night. Palpation Nation took an early lead with a double in Round 1, and Bimbo Baggins grabbed an even more valuable double in Round 2, taking a three point lead. But that lead shrank to one after Guess Who, and Keeping Up With the Quizdashians moved into a flat-footed tie after Round 6. In the final stanza, the Quizdashians pulled away with a three point victory. Cassidy and Sundance took advantage of some strong late rounds to move into third place. See you next week!

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 23106 Keeping up with the Quizdashians 50 9 1.000
2 21520 A team has no name 47 8 0.889
3 22999 Cassidy & Sundance 45 7 0.778
4 20018 3's Company 44 6 0.667
5 18671 Burt Reynold’s Ghost 43 5 0.556
6 Educated Guess 38 4 0.444
7 21942 Palpation Nation 35 3 0.333
8 19820 You're a Quizzard Harry 31 1 0.167
8 Quiz Knows 31 1 0.167
10 Farm Show Chiefs 12 0 0.000