Love their seafood Louie salad. Try it and see what you think! Crab Louie Salad Shrimp Louie Salad Both Crab and Shrimp Louie Salad Take your pick! They're all great! read more

Been here a few times, down hill each time. This time, I'm done. Eww! Raking tge leftovers for the pets and chickens. read more

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Everytime I come to Placerville I pop in at Powell's. I love a good seafood dish. Unfortunately I am always underwhelmed and the Cioppino I had yesterday was no exception. Ok, in fairness it is called the "Lazy Man's" Cioppino. As long as you keep that in mind you will not be disappointed. I will say if you are not a picky eater the portions are huge. Good selection of beer makes up for it. It is a very nice locals place. On a Tuesday afternoon a duo was playing music. Beer, live music! read more

We had a dozen raw oysters that was absolutely amazing! They were very fresh and oh so tasty I would recommend it highly. We also ordered the crab cakes and glad we read more

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Small bar with great food and service. Dozen oysters, shrimp louie, and shrimp and crab sandwich were all fantastic! Will definitely come back when in town again. read more

Powell's Steamer Co. & Pub - Seafood Near Me - Placerville, California

Powell's Steamer Co. and Pub is a very friendly local bar and restaurant where everyone has a good time! The service is fantastic and the food is too. There is very much a "Cheers Vibe" going on as friends meet friends and enjoy a relaxed hang. Bonnie behind the bar adds to the ambiance as she welcomes you when you walk through the door. Highly recommended! read more

Possibly the worst food I have ever eaten, and I was in the Army. Avoid the clam chowder at all costs- it is nothing but flour and water, no clams or even salt or pepper. Disgusting. A can of Campbells soup would have been a thousand times better. The cioppino soup was canned tomato soup with generous amounts of Tabasco and rubbery seafood tossed in. The beef ribs were too difficult to chew, so I took them home to boil for soup. The garden salad was fine (because it didn't require any cooking on their part). There appears to be quite a difference between the quality of food in late 2020 and past years, so they must have new 'chefs'. If you are concerned about this place, that's another reason to avoid it- the staff wear masks, and there is hand sanitizer, but people are shoulder to shoulder inside at the bar; many maskless customers. read more

I came a few weeks ago. The girl behind the bar was not wearing a mask. And there was no distancing between the seats. Whatever I'll move past that. What I cannot get past is The bartender/waitress was talking to another costumer, she told the costumer that she felt sick, and nauseous, and that other employees had called out sick that day and that's why she was there. This is disgusting and totally unprofessional not only during a pandemic but anytime. Don't come to work sick, especially at a place that serves food and drink. I don't think it's a coincidence that I got a stomach bug 4 days later. I witnessed no sanitation being done. Health department should visit ASAP. read more

Bad Oyster in dish so it can't be eaten is a 25% discount. Hmmm. If it were me I'd refuse to pay. Thanks to our server for trying. read more

(4/20/23) My husband and I just moved to Placerville not long ago. We went to this venue for their Wednesday night open mic night. It was a great place. People were very friendly and the atmosphere was fun, inviting and relaxed. I was pleasantly surprised that they served food as well as all beverages, adult beverages and others. I had a salad and clam chowder which were very good. The waiter and bartender were excellent- fast, friendly and made us feel very welcome. "5-Star" customer service! Then the music started with Jerry Rebago who hosted the open mic. He played a set and was great - loved his voice, playing and wide range of music styles. The night included numerous musicians who were very good. I'm a musician (guitar player) and singer and played a few songs and had fun - the crowd seemed to like my performance and danced and I felt happy I had the opportunity to play. It was especially nice that Jerry Rebago played lead guitar with me which made it even better and more fun. The evening ended with a fantastic cowboy poet - Gwen. She was amazing. Between the atmosphere, excellent service, great food and beverages, wonderful music and warm fun people - it was a great evening out and we will definitely be back and probably become regulars! We highly recommend it! read more

Pastrami sandwich was over salty, and the bread was extremely dry and stale. Definitely disappointed in this lunch. read more

Powell's Steamer Co. & Pub - This is an $18 lunch. It's supposed to be hot pastrami on rye. Does that look like ride to you? - Seafood Near Me - Placerville, California

We attempted to eat at Powell's yesterday (October 2, 2021). The one star is generous. After being seated, it became apparent that our middle aged server was celebrating her birthday by drinking on the job. She dropped a full tap beer on our table shattering the glass. My wife had beer all over her and her purse. She also had broken glass on her lap and in her shoe...not to mention the mess on our table.. The two men working the bar area were laughing and our intoxicated birthday girl server, told us to move to another table.... Our party of 5 left after no one did anything and had our meal down the street... We are locals and in fact own one of the larger farms up in Camino...No class joint, no class drunk server and management no where to be found... You'll get no recommendations from our large family...NO CLASS! read more

Nice staff , fun setting , though no dessert options - when we were done with dinner before we could ask dessert options the check was dropped at the table - shame we would have ordered something- the pan roasts and stews were very yummy :) read more

Great pub with great microbrew selections Didn't eat here so I can't rate the food. But their beer selection was outstanding. They had something like 20+ different microbrews on tap. I have to go back to try more! read more

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We have eaten here a few times when we are in Placerville. Last night we had a group of about 8, they were super accommodating! The food was delicious, I personally had the peel and eat shrimp,so very fresh and tasty! Everyone commented about how fresh the seafood was and so far from the ocean! Highly recommended Additionally the beer on tap comes out perfect (so many places aren't) and the live entertainment is always good! read more

Hands down the best best thousand island I have ever had! The oysters were so fresh, the staff is so friendly, the crab sandwich was so good and crisp! Great bar, great music, great vibes, Definitely worth trying! I cannot wait to come back! read more

Beer is good. Live music with an older couple created a cheery atmosphere. But the food was so bad ... for the prices they charge... the teenagers in our group left for sandwiches at sourdough down the street and their meal was substantially better than our flavorless meal: ciaoppino, king salmon scampi, shrimp scampi , crab sandwich, or clams linguine. Such a bummer. Even the clam chowder was worse than Safeway's. Service was ok. read more

Very friendly but, food and drinks were horrible. Fountain drinks were flat we ordered clam chowder, cioppino, chicken Alfredo and oyster stew. You can tell everything was previously frozen just by taste alone and the clam chowder was ok. read more

I don't usually take to yelp, but I was impressed with this little place. Our server Patty was the sweetest! The wrong plate was initially brought out to me and I never send my food back (having previously been a server myself) but she happily and quickly brought me what I had ordered and it was delicious! This place also has an excellent assortment of beer on tap. We will definitely be back! read more

It's a great spot to stop on our way home from South Lake Tahoe. We ordered a dozen fresh steamers and the peel n eat shrimp. Delish

food is terrible. the price way to high. we had a sandwich $15 with thin slices of meat and nothing else. the pasta was tasteless. $24 could not eat it. unbelievable rip off. read more

Food is horrible. Not fresh, not seasoned properly etc. Service is great if they acknowledge you exist. Ambiance is fun, if you're drunk.

Great oysters and service. Live duet was great and created a chill atmosphere. Recommended.

We are locals (1.5 years in Placerville, woot woot) and this is one of our favorites places. It's so nice to have a place with fresh delicious seafoods and tasty beers. It's not a full bar but the beer and wine selection are good. The servers are super adorable and sweet and the bartenders are on it! read more

Ugh. Food is pretty bad here. The linguini is completely flavorless with the pasta swimming in the white sauce. It's actually served in a soup bowl. On a positive note, the staff was incredibly friendly and took off one of the dishes from the bill to make up for it. Sad. This place looked inviting. read more

Be prepared to be disappointed. We ordered the crab cakes, which were pleasant. The shrimp scampi and Cioppino were unfortunately very bland. I hope they can improve their food. If you want to hang out at the bar and have a drink I don't think you can go bad with that, but would avoid the food. read more

Not one employee was wearing a mask. The oysters were warm and the worst I've ever had. The clam chowder tasted more like bland potato soup, and the pastrami sandwich was overcooked and chewy. Don't waste your time here. read more

Service, food and atmosphere were all great. Neat little place with large food servings.

Great local bar with awesome service and tasty food. Today I had pastrami sandwich sooo good. read more

Powell's Steamer Co. & Pub - Powers Steamer Pub - Seafood Near Me - Placerville, California

We were starved, it was a Sunday, there was a car show going on, we just wanted to eat....so we moseyed into Powell's Steamer Co. and Bar for some late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered, but it took awhile to get our food. Our cokes were kind of watered down by the time our food arrived....but we dug in anyway. My bf ordered the halibut --- when I looked at his plate, it was a bit odd....the salad was HUGE (very fresh though, good dressing), the rice was medium-sized and the fish was kind of small all the way at one end of the dish. The fish was good though and cooked just right, don't get me wrong, but the meal was sort of disproportionate. I ordered the open-faced shrimp (fresh and juicy) and avocado (loved this combo!) sandwich with a bowl of their red clam chowder (tomato-y, not too many clams...). I liked my meal enough, but I was mighty hungry so it was gone in seconds. The waitress was friendly, and they had a jazz band playing which was sort of charming, small-town kind of way. The decor was kind of hokey, big fish tank out in front. It was an a-ok dining experience, but I wouldn't come running back to this place if I was in the area. A-ok. read more

A good friend of mine came to visit for the weekend again a few weeks ago and we decided to visit Placerville for some shopping and to simply discover the joys of Placerville. The oysters and seafood caught our attention so we walked in for lunch and immediately liked the atmosphere and welcome environment. The place was decorated with pre Valentine's hearts and very festive! We were welcomed almost immediately and asked where we would like to be seated. The day was raining and cold but we chose to be seated by the window so that we could enjoy the view of the rain pouring down while dining. Our waiter was very friendly and provided for a enjoyable experience overall. I ordered the crab louie salad and we also ordered the oysters in a scrumptious sauce that was even more scrumptious when we dipped our bread into it! We ordered a good amount of food and gobbled up to the very last bite! When our waiter came back to as me if I'd like the smaller lunch or larger dinner portion I said dinner.... What a generous and ample amount! Truly was planning on only eating what I could and take the rest home for later however I ended up eating all on the plate since the salad was SO Yummy! We arrived shortly after opening on a Saturday and by the time we left the restaurant was pretty full of diners however we were always taken care of as our drinks of water were often refilled as well. Surely gonna return again and appreciate the scrumptious meal and friendly service too! read more

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Oysters were fresh, large and delicious! The peel and eat shrimp was excellent! Service was outstanding! Our server Patti Lynn didn't miss a beat. She was friendly, quick and never left a glass unfilled at our table. I would highly recommend Powell's! Thank you Patti Lynn and Powell's for a great experience! read more

If I ever get the itch for a good batch of steamed clams or fresh oysters on the half-shell, Powell's Steamer Co. in Placerville is a good prescription. Powell's is located on historic Main Street in Placerville "Hang Town" California. Ample parking is located in the multi-level city lot less than a block away. Steamers offers and abundance of seafood offerings and has several beers on tap! They have TV's near the bar so you can catch your favorite game while dining. A bowl of chowder, an order of clams and lots of sour-dough bread to soak up the clam juice all washed down with a few pints of beer is the way to go! read more

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My wife and I were in town looking for a place to sit down and eat for lunch on Friday 8-7-2020. With Covid closing indoor seating I was worried that it would be too hot to sit outside. We decided to see if steamers had any seats open on the back deck, they did and we sat over looking Hang town creek. It was shady, cool and an awesome place to sit and have lunch. I ordered New England clam chowder and a pastrami sandwich and my wife ordered a cup of chowder and a king Louis salad. First off the service and atmosphere were perfect. Drinks and bread were served and refilled quickly, the clam chowder came right before the salad and my sandwich. My pastrami and clam chowder were a perfect combo and my wife loved her king Louis salad and cup of clam chowder. I highly recommend coming to steamers for lunch or dinner, you will not be disappointed! read more

Always a favorite! My husband loves the lazy man Cioppino. Yummy good, the broth always tastes like it's been simmering for hours & there is so much seafood in it, already shelled. I chose the 1/2 Louis Salad with shrimp & crab, plus a cup of their fabulous Boston Clam Chowder! We love the beautiful back deck by the little meandering creek!! read more

Powell's Steamer Co. & Pub - Lazy man's Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Placerville, California

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Looking forward to sharing some oysters on the shell and cold beer with my friend. Well, at least we enjoyed the beer! The oysters were "market price" which seemed high but we forged ahead starting with a dozen raw. When they arrived, the oysters were very small and had little taste. Maybe its a west coast thing but I've never seen them this small. They offered bread and butter but i asked for saltines. These things were so old and stale as to be inedible. I also tried a shrimp taco and found it lacking in flavor. The shell was greasy and there was nothing but a shrimp and lettuce on it. They did have a couple cups of salsa on the plate but it didn't help much. Don't recommend and wont be back. read more

THE BEST Oysters I've ever eaten in California! I grew up in Louisiana so I'm spoiled :-). Service was great even though they are super busy for Oktoberfest. Everyone very nice and friendly and a great live band. Definitely recommend! Tip: the shrimp cocktail is tiny shrimp - tasty but tiny. Like the kind you eat by the spoonful. read more

The only thing that wasn't over priced and good was the drinks. The open faced sandwich came with canned shrimp and dry bread and avocado. I needed butter to eat it. They buried a pickle under my salad. Took 45 minutes to get our food. We received our bread with butter packets? Over priced for what you get is an understatement.... I won't be back, I will pay for good food, not canned dry crab. One a side note the server was awesome! She was busting her ass while the owner said.. My job is to stand here. WTG read more

I tend to shy away from inland fish restaurants, but I'd been curious about this place since moving here over a year ago. Incredibly disappointing barely begins to cover it. We arrived at 6:15 on a Monday night. The music was so loud, I could barely hear my dining companion. The second disappointment is that they were out of oysters. When my order of a crab and avocado sandwich and bowl of clam chowder arrived, it consisted of four pieces of stale baguette with a half an avocado and a pile of flavourless CANNED crab upended on top, sprinkled with paprika. It was almost inedible. I buried it as best I could in Louis dressing, but they don't give you much and the waitress utterly disappears after serving, making it impossible to ask for more. Also, there were no clams in my chowder. My companion's plate of pasta with salmon and shrimp arrived swimming in a sea of heavy, glutinous white sauce with almost no discernible taste. It's clear the kitchen doesn't like seasonings, but a pinch of salt goes a long way. This is basically a glorified dive bar. All they care about is beer and horribly bad, exceptionally loud music. Don't bother. read more

Powell's is a nice idea. Live music and seafood is a welcome addition to Placerville, especially since it's the only seafood restaurant in the area. Unfortunately, all three times I've been have been lackluster. The first time, we were informed that the restaurant was completely out of oysters. The rest of the food was okay, but the main reason we wanted to go to an oyster bar was for the oysters. Last Friday, my husband and I tried to get dinner there around 7:20pm. We were told that the kitchen was closed...at 7:20pm... on a Friday. What? Then tonight, we tried again. And again, they're out of oysters. Just kind of a bummer that such a great concept isn't being executed very well. These experiences were over the course of several months, so unfortunately it wasn't just one bad week. read more