I've never thought of Hercules as being a city I'd think of when it comes to dining out. I actually laughed when a co-worker recommended this place to me as a great Sunday brunch spot. Glad I was curious and listened to him! Randomly tucked away behind all the newer homes, you'll find The Powder Keg. Came during their Sunday brunch and they were serving the usual morning fare along with their regular pub-style menu. I LOVED everything my sister and I ordered! The crab cake benedict had a delicious hollandaise sauce and a perfectly poached egg. The fried mushrooms were nice and crispy and nicely paired with ranch. The fish & chips were also crispy and well-seasoned. Definitely want to come back and try a few other dishes off their menu! read more

The Powder Keg Pub - Crab Cake Benedict - Burgers Near Me - Hercules, California

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First timer for me- boyfriend has been several times but not for close to eight years. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were greeted and sat outside- beautiful day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the French 75. He had a spicy bloody. Mine was so good I ordered two. He loved the spicy. We started with fried zucchini- so fresh. Lightly breaded. And comes in spears. Ordered the blta and fried chicken sandwich. I ate half of the blta and took rest home- fresh, crispy and balanced. Fried chicken sandwich was delicious with the pickles and slaw and the bun was yummy. The chicken was generous in proportion and overflowed off the bun. Now- the winner of the meal- blueberry cheesecake. That crust, topped with deliciousness and fresh blueberries. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Women's restroom was super clean- which you know is a great sign of the kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Came here after fishing and was insanely satisfied. Food was fresh, hot, and delicious. Oysters were pretty good size and extremely silky. The garlic butter mussels are heavenly as a starter too. Really relaxed and laid back, would be a place I come back to often if I was closer read more

The Powder Keg Pub - Newcastle Battered Fish 'n Chips Finished Raw Oysters On The Half Shell & Garlic Sauteed Mussels - Burgers Near Me - Hercules, California

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Wednesday afternoon, 2pm. Today's service was a bit off-putting from the start, which was very disappointing for me as a loI don't frequent Powder Keg often but the last few visits have been pretty pleasant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I bring my big dog with me and we eat outside. Usually, it's busy with a ton of people eatimg outside but today was not so busy and I almost thought they were closed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was no one outside but usually someone comes out to if they sit down. After waiting a few minutes I poked my head insode read more

This is my daughter favorite place, she loves here. Everything is delicious. Servers there are top of the line, so sweet and nice. Always a good place to be. The place is always clean and environmentally friendly. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute inside & outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Wait staff was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's super busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Folks really seems to like it here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I didn't really care for the burger, their fries or their fried fish. All the ingredients were fresh & presented well. But my friend & I had to keep putting salt, sauce on our food. No seasoning on our dishes. Fish had a lot of batter. Their oil was frying stuff hot, maybe needs to be changed. I think maybe don't order what we got. Because there was a line waiting for a table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a good vibe & again folks were happy to be eating there![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Powder Keg Pub - Burger & fries - Burgers Near Me - Hercules, California

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Had the San Franciscan and it was good but I forgot to take a photo. But the Espresso Martini was the bomb! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance and guitar music for a Thursday night was upbeat and pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Powder Keg Pub - Espresso Martini best in town! - Burgers Near Me - Hercules, California

The food was delicious ! We got there on Saturday right when they opened at noon and service was prompt and intentional. The restaurant is near the end of the town by the bay. Very cute area of Hercules near some cute homes and shops. read more

The Powder Keg Pub - Sangria (on the Sat special menu) - Burgers Near Me - Hercules, California

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All right so we came here because we are waiting for an open house to start. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We've been here before, and I wasn't a big fan of their stools that they used at the bar. The old stools were beer kegs attached to the ground. If felt like you couldn't get to the bar and sit comfortably.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we return the sound that they actually put stools and that you can move. Smart idea because you could fit more people at the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Saw a lot of food coming out. That looked really l delicious. The french fries doesn't look good. The chicken wings came with the side, blue cheese, and the Cobb salad looked really delicious too. Since we already ate, we only were there for a drink or two. We both order the spicy jalapeño margarita. To be honest, it needed less jalapeño. I asked for some watermelon juice and it fixed the drink. The second drink we ordered was a Paloma, which freshly squeezed grapefruit. The drink came out and looked really delicious, but it was like chewing tequila because it wasn't sifted. At the end of the day, the food looks really great, and the price is a very reasonable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They do have an outside seating area where you can enjoy the weather and inside had a lot of tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely come back and have lunch or even dinner. The bartender was extremely nice and knowledgeable and could definitely make a drink. read more

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Wonderful experience. The raw oysters were delicious and served on crushed ice. That night, miyatake oysters were served and I arrived at Happy Hour so the price was affordable. Next I ordered the Dungeness crab roll served on a sour dough roll and it was fantastic. It comes with fries and a Caesar salad. The waitress was kind enough to bring me extra anchovy slices for my Caesars salad. read more

The Powder Keg Pub - Seafood plate - Burgers Near Me - Hercules, California

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First time here. This is a local little gem. There is indoor and outdoor seating available and a full bar. Venue is small but has lots of seating available. Food is good and reasonably priced. Drinks are great. Came here on a Monday and the margaritas are amazing Cheers to the bartender Parking is street parking only. read more

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New to the area and decided to try this restaurant with the family! There was no wait when we walked in, we were sat down and serviced very quickly. The interior is very rustic and matched the restaurants name. The food was solid and safe to say we devoured it very quickly. The only draw back is the garlic fries, there was just garlic chopped and thrown into the basket of fries. Definitively will be coming back to try more of the menu! read more

The Powder Keg Pub - Burgers Near Me - Hercules, California

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Been meaning to update my review. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Added stars to make it 5 for the great service by staff and the ambience![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Come for the daily drink special, fresh oysters, and prime rib! The chicken wings are on point and the brunch specials on Sunday are a must try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Depending on the weather, seating may get limited indoors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The food is fire I enjoyed everything. All the food was made perfect and full of flavor. 9/10 for bar food and they had lots of food options as well. Angela was great and attentive to us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Come here for good bar food and sports, it also has a family vibe to it as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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food wasn't the best (little greasy..) but friendly service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]a nice view is always a plus[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]not too many options to meet up with friends in this area[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and wasn't too bad and parking is easy too read more

Yelped before and it's a definite HARD pass now. They claim $1.50 oysters on Thursday. I'm literally typing this out at 5:16 on Thursday and the sign on the door says they are out of oysters!! Seriously it's happy hour and you are out! I'm so done! Nothing worst than a restaurant that advertises something on a specific day and when you show up they are out! Cmon, such a disappointment. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great experience! They have a great location, tucked away in the middle of the neighborhood.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It felt very intimate and like your community local pub.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was very inviting and friendly, especially Angela. She was so sweet and attentive and made me and my group feel like regulars. Their food is better, for a pub! Their oysters are really fresh and smooth, so I would recommend getting a dozen of those if you can. Their nuggets and wings are good too. Definitely stop by if you're in the area looking for a fun time! read more

My man and I have been wanting to try the powder keg pub for about a year now and finally made it over for a celebration dinner. I had looked at their online menu beforehand and the only negative I have about the restaurant is that the prices for their happy hour drinks say $6 online but are actually $8 I ordered the crab roll, it was very tasty but would have liked the inside of the roll to have been lightly toasted. My man ordered the garlic mussels with sweet potato fries and my uncle ordered the fish and chips. We all had cosmos as they were the drink of the day and shared some deep fried oysters for an appetizer. Everything was delicious. But the deep fried oysters were my favorite. Next time we go I'm getting the oyster po' boy for sure. read more

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My boss was in town so we went to lunch there. We were both very impressed. I am so glad to have found this place. Me and my hubby will be going there now. We went for a late lunch so it was not real busy yet. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool old historic brick building near the waterfront.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The big flat screen tvs detract a bit from the classic ambiance, but it's still a neat place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The name refers to the fact that this town was built around a dynamite factory. read more

Updating my review with some pictures, service and food still on point. They also have a really good tangerine beer on draft. read more

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We've been coming to Powder Keg since it opened! We're legacy fans! They have a great selection of beers and cocktails, wine too. There are daily cocktail deals and a happy hour. We love the varied appetizer choices- chicken nuggets, fried zucchini, fried mushrooms, and sliders. There's usually parking out front. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They are geared for smaller parties but you might get them to put a few tables together.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Check out the dinner specials too! read more

The impossible mushroom Philly cheesesteak is really something to remember. It has so much flavor and is so filling! The wings were a pleasant surprise and we really enjoyed them despite being so simple. Their hot chocolate was also good but the OJ was bitter. Skip the OJ and it's a 10/10. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service and location are also great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Powder Keg Pub - Hot chocolate and orange juice - Burgers Near Me - Hercules, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful atmosphere, dog friendly, tasty food and dessert are delicious.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly staff.

We always love coming here! Food is excellent and Ang is the best!!! Highly recommend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sit outside on a nice summer day[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Drinks are amaze as well! read more

The Powder Keg Pub - Dungeness crab roll. Delicious!!! - Burgers Near Me - Hercules, California

Boom! No wonder this place is called the Powder Keg. The flavors just explode In your mouth! But I digress, let me start my review properly. So my group and I came in for their Sunday brunch. As out of towners, our local friends recommended this place because of their sage fried chicken breakfast. As soon as I heard "fried" my vote was an automatic "Yes!" Located in a scenic part of town, we parked a slightly 3ish minutes away. The neighborhood was a pleasure to walk through, kinda like walking through a sitcom/movie set. Walked in and the ambience was pleasant and inviting. Service was good and staff was friendly. After glancing through the menu we ordered. Here's the rundown: - Beer battered Onion rings, pretty mid, but not bad. Not too oily, and crispy. Flavor was ok. 6/10 - Fried Oysters, these came out first and were quickly being devoured by our group. Luckily I was able to take a picture with a couple pieces before they disappeared. The tartar sauce was a good combo with this. As a person who dislikes raw oysters, these were actually good. 7.5/10 - The Norwegian, good flavors, no complaints. Looks like a salad when it comes out but goodness is hidden underneath. 8/10 - The Housemade Corned Beef, it was recommended by the waitress since I couldn't choose between this and the Broken Egg Hangover Hash. I was glad I listened to her because this was delish! The beef had good flavor and was pretty tender. Potatoes well seasoned and eggs on point. One of the better corned beef I've had in a long time. Kaboom! 9/10 - Sage Fried Chicken, the star attraction, was the most ordered in our group. Did not disappoint, besides looking good, tasted amazing. Crispy breading, white sauce perfect balance of saltiness and umami, chicken was full flavored. Kaboom again! 8.5/10 (very slight criticism was that the chicken was a little dry) Treat yourself for Sunday brunch and hit up this sleeper spot! read more

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Loved my experience at powder keg! Food was amazing as well as the service. We started with some oysters 10/10 would recommend, then got calamari and mussels for appetizers. You can say we love our seafood! Everything we ate was good, but im bummed I wasn't able to try their wings (I heard that's good). Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, our large group was able to fit. Still thinking about all the food we had at powder keg and can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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Surprised I haven't posted a review here yet, probably since this is in my area which I frequent often. Cool pub style bar with a better than above-average menu. Various appetizers, sandwiches salads, and burgers are excellent here. The oyster bar is a nice touch with their daily catch. It is also open for brunch on Sundays as well. The place is small and can be loud, but still a good spot to watch a game. It gets really busy during the warm weather days when the inside and outside is full, but it is more because of the popularity of this place. Been here many times and will continue to do so! read more

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This little place was a gem within a Gem of a neighborhood ! Cutest little spot in the cutest neighborhood! Honestly the neighborhood was so great we started looking for a place lol. The Powder Keg pub was such a cute little spot. We had a really sweet and attentive waitress who was kind. The food was pretty good. I'm all honesty the wings were my favorite they were fire! The clam chowder was a no go for me and I would not recommend ordering it especially if you're used to thick rich chowder. This chowder was just yuk and milky water thin substance. Hard pass. The burger was pretty good. But them wings thoughhhhhh let me tell you I will be back just for these bad boys! Also we ordered the garlic chicken nuggets and they were actually fire too! The garlic fries too were very delicious. Even though the chowder was blah everything else was great! Thank you for the good experience! read more

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Solid food, if you like the slightly elevated diner or pub food. Seating indoors and out. The service comes along fairly often. My dad loves the sliders here, which is a great option for those with a smaller appetite. I had the fish and chips, and I have to say the fish was flaky and moist and did not have that unfortunate "fishy" smell. I liked that this place could be dog friendly. I didn't bring my fur child with me, but it seems very friendly to dogs, if you're willing to eat outside. Parking can be a tiny bit tough if you don't see the lot in the back. Would come here again, particularly around happy hour. read more

Still a fan of this local spot! Service is great and value is unbeatable for certain things like the sliders, drink of the day, and oysters. Food quality hasn't been as consistent these days. The mussels sautéed in garlic could be improved; was expecting a broth over garlic paste. read more

Super friendly staff, a little out of the way location, but the ambiance is very welcoming. Had the mussels and clam chowder while watching the NBA playoffs. Have to say both were good and the prices were right, if I found myself back over on this side of town (which I'm just about 99% sure I won't) I would come back. read more

Finally a good place on Eastbay!! cozy place Nice and cold beer fresh oysters the best beef sliders 10/10 fries and amazing view to the ocean We are going back for the prime rib read more

The Powder Keg Pub - Thursdays $1.95 fresh oysters - Burgers Near Me - Hercules, California

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Ordered the calamari and fried mushrooms. It was delicious! The vibe and ambiance is nice and it's close to the water :) our server was friendly and made it a welcoming experience. Talked to the owner and they were nice enough to move tables/chair for our party. read more

The Powder Keg Pub - The owners of Powder Keg - Burgers Near Me - Hercules, California

Great food , excellent customer service, Brandy and Sean are the bes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for that nice family atmosphere and a blend of socializing with the locals, this is it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

What a great little neighborhood spot! Great happy hour menu, and there are $6 drink specials every day of the week. I was hesitant based on the web menu, which showed a lot of fried foods, so I was pleasantly surprised to see sandwiches, salads, and burgers, too. Some outdoor tables are available so you can enjoy the warm weather. Service was friendly and not overbearing. Only removing a star because The Powder Keg is only open until 7pm on weeknights (8pm on Fridays), and that limits my ability to enjoy the spot more frequently. (Womp womp) read more

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This is a good, solid place for casual dining. It's located in a cute neighborhood of residences. There's ample street parking. I've been here several times and the food was always tasty and portions were good-sized. The fish and chips is a go to with its crunchy batter. The fish is moist and fresh. The fries are okay. I think that the hot fish that placed on the top may tend to get some of the fries a little soft and limp. The mussels in butter and garlic is the only dish that I wouldn't order again. It's messy to eat. Maybe a larger bowl could solve the problem. The fries kept falling off and were overcooked and chewy. My friend had the crab sandwich and said it was very good. Service is friendly and the food doesn't take long to appear. read more

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I've ordered many many burgers and it's rare that when I take my first bite I hear my inner voice scream how great the burger is!! I had the Cowboy Up burger. Bacon, onion rings, spicy BBQ sauce. Simply perfection! Full bar if you're interested in beer, wine or cocktails. Cool hangout nestled in a Hercules neighborhood with great service. Thanks Angela for making our lunch fun and enjoyable! read more

The Powder Keg Pub - Cowboy Up Burger - Burgers Near Me - Hercules, California

Drinks were amazing I had Caesar salad with chicken super delicious my partner had san francisco pattie melt he said burger was super huge i love that but he prefers his on the thinner side but overall would repeat read more

Awesome service. Great food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] In from Indiana. A gem of a find. Will come back.