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 Sep 17 2019
| by Quizmaster brian schulte
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The top three separated themselves from the pack at the Planing Mill tonight! Four teams successfully doubled in Round 1, with Burt Reynolds's Ghost and Three's Company duplicating the feat in Round 2, showing that, unlike the presidential candidates in question, they were not also-rans. Three's Company took a lead heading into the break, and BRG stumbled in a bid for a double in Round 5, allowing Dr. Google to move into second place. Ultimately, it was Three's Company with their ten members that showed that ten may be a crowd, but it's a crowd that knows their trivia!

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 20018 3's Company 62 8 1.000
2 19791 Dr. Google 57 7 0.875
3 18671 Burt Reynold’s Ghost 51 6 0.750
4 19820 You're a Quizzard Harry 41 5 0.625
5 22748 Tequila Mockingbird 37 4 0.500
6 20942 Skeetz 34 2 0.312
6 Holy Cows 34 2 0.312
8 21419 Quizzical Therapists 25 1 0.125
9 Balls and Dolls 19 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Tue Sep 10 2019
| by Quizmaster brian schulte
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It was a back-and-forth battle at the Planing Mill tonight. An early double in the picture round allowed Burt Reynolds's Ghost to jump out to a quick lead, which they maintained through halftime. Strong showings in Rounds 5 and 6 put Tequila Mockingbird in front heading into our soccer-themed final round. A successful doubling in that round by You're a Quizzard Harry moved them into contention, but Tequila Mockingbird also successfully doubled, giving them the victory by two points.

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 Tequila Mockingbird 66 9 1.000
2 19820 You're a Quizzard Harry 64 8 0.889
3 18671 Burt Reynold’s Ghost 56 7 0.778
4 20018 3's Company 45 6 0.667
5 Visalia EC 39 5 0.556
6 Quiz Essentials 31 4 0.444
7 21419 Quizzical Therapists 30 3 0.333
8 19791 Dr. Google 23 1 0.167
8 Neopolitan 23 1 0.167
10 22563 And I oop 20 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Tue Aug 27 2019
| by Quizmaster brian schulte
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Some challenging early rounds allowed Burt Reynolds's Ghost to build up an early lead with a successful double in Round 1. Frequent contenders You're a Quizzard Harry and Quizzical Therapists made up ground in Round 4, however. But BRG picked up successful doubles in Rounds 5 and 6 to run away with the game. A late push by You're a Quizzard Harry got them second place.

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 18671 Burt Reynold’s Ghost 83 6 1.000
2 19820 You're a Quizzard Harry 63 5 0.833
3 21419 Quizzical Therapists 60 4 0.667
4 Visalia EC 35 3 0.500
5 20942 Skeetz 27 2 0.333
6 Hope We're Not Last 19 1 0.167
7 K Will Kill You 5 0 0.000