July 30, 2026 the spouse and I went to an estate sale in Pollock Pines today and came down into Placerville for lunch before heading home. We were headed to a place I was familiar with and while going down Main Street saw Burning Barrel. I quickly hoped on their website and rattled off a few items and we pulled into the closest parking lot and made our way over. The restaurant was empty of guests and the young man at the counter was welcoming, asking if this was our first visit, and showed us the food and drink menu and the board of current craft beers. I chose the Longhorn (tri tip) sandwich and fries and a Lillikoi Mai Tai, and the spouse chose the Pastrami Sandwich and a beer called Dank. They do not do table service so after ordering we grabbed a seat. This is a pretty large open space with an outdoor patio, several roll up doors and misters at the outside. Shortly after sitting down a server came over with our meals. I started with a french fry, and I have to say these are the best french fries I have ever had, in my life time. I don't know if its the way they cut the fries, the way they are seasoned, what they are fried in or all of the above, but they were delicious! Our sandwiches were outstanding! Both were incredibly flavorful and filling, and even after I was full I continued eating because everything tasted SO GOOD. The drinks were excellent too, so good that we ordered a second round. The young man at the counter also made my mai tai and did an excellent job. About halfway into our meal other guests started to arrive and by the time we left there were at least 4-5 parties of guests in the restaurant. I will absolutely return, and highly recommend Burning Barrel. I was also pleased to see that they have a Rancho Cordova location, which is a little closer to my home in the Valley. Thank you Burning Barrel for the excellent food, drinks and customer service! You made our great day even better! read more

To start off, the nectars are very good. When they do make it, the dark blue milk is EXCELLENT. The other beers are decent. As for food: the fries are cooked perfectly, and the pretzel, is a good pretzel. The cheese sauce is trash. It is so bland and even grainy, there was no point consuming it. The mustard was much better. Now the important part for safety: All the napkins and utensils are inside. They bring the food to your table but you are expected to get those other things. I was here alone and did not plan ahead. I did not feel safe leaving my drink and food alone outside, so I could go inside to get a napkin. So I will probably try this place again but there are some issues. read more

The restaurant was clean, the staff was nice and the drinks were great! But do not get the "Korean crack" flavored chicken. It's spicy and not good flavored. The pickled salad that went with the sandwich and the wings tasted rotten and spoiled the things it touched. The pretzel itself was good and serves 4 easily, but don't use the dipping sauces, they were gross. If you go maybe try the other foods bc what we had was disappointing. It was like they were trying to be fancy/ trendy with the flavors and missed the bar. read more

Was picking up some materials for a project and needed lunch. Decent beer selection. Had tri-tip sandwich and the porter and split with gf. Was surprised how good sandwich was and fries were above average. Nice day and they have three garage style doors making for a nice open area with a breeze even sitting at bar deep in restaurant. Sat at bar and bar staff was super friendly and conversational. Would definitely come back when in area. read more

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This is a great little place to get a beer with friends. We loved the unique beer offerings and would recommend trying it out. The service was good but the food was meh especially for the price the best thing was their fries they were spot on delicious. read more

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Wow this place was cracking on a Saturday afternoon! Downtown Placerville has quiet the ecentric places to visit but burning barrel brewing was a must stop. They have so many choices from IPAs to Sours plus an in house kitchen for your snacking needs. We both opted for different sours and they were good but more fruit beer than really sour. We like our sours that really punch you in the taste buds. We also shared the huge pretzel. The beer cheese comes cold which was a little disappointing but omg the mustard was phenomenal, the horseradish kick is my favorite part and paired really nice with the buttery salty pretzel. read more

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Girl dinner commence with parents. Big masculine energy/ambiance but tasty drinks and appetizers. Ive been wanting a strong but delicious espresso martini. They delivered and I wanted more! You can skip everything else, good wise and get Brussel sprouts. They are delicious! Do not skimp. Support local and stop in! Service was great. read more

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The drinks themselves were great. I ordered an espresso martini, a beer, and a mocktail, but was pretty shocked when I saw my credit card was charged $66. I'm not sure if that was actually the price for the three drinks or if there was an additional gratuity or some kind of mistake. If $66 is the normal price for those three drinks, especially with one being a mocktail, that's definitely more than I'd expect. Unfortunately, I wouldn't come back if that's the standard pricing. Visited 09/18 evening read more

Coming from Sonoma county to Lake Tahoe. This is a must to stop for a break. Actually the BEST meal I've had in a long time. Beer is delicious and as a blue cheese (still on the fence lover) their loaded fries are insane. We got the chicken sandwich and the hot pastrami and it was worth every penny. read more

I wish I took more photos. Traveled to Placerville for the weekend and wanted to try Barrel Brewing. Glad we did! The beers were very delicious! The bartender was very kind to have us sample a few IPA's and they were all good! Then we got food! We ordered the classic chicken sando and asked it to be spicy, roasted broccoli plate and miso Caesar salad. Gosh, they were all so good! Everything was prepared so well, props to the chef! We love the way the place looks! Felt so clean and really the wood cabin feeling. In fact, we love it so much, we're attempting to contact the manager so we can host our wedding rehearsal at Burning Barrel! Highly recommend them! read more

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Stopped by this brewery over the weekend and loved it. The flight was a lot of fun and only $22! They have an awesome selection of beers and they were all so good. My favorites were definitely the paradise pulp, desert nectar, and mojito maul. Extra scoop is also good. I wish I would've found this place sooner! read more

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The service was really good and the ambience was exactly what we needed. The food was absolutely not what we expected in the best way. The food was so good that we had to get food to go. The food that drinks in the ambience was definitely worth coming back for. So good. Staff was so friendly and very professional. read more

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8/14/2025: Sadly, Burning Barrel doesn't refill growlers~WAAAAAAH plus, BB doesn't give choices ordering a salad substituting Blue Cheese for another cheese topping & no utensils for to go salad! SHOCKED=I was utterly dismayed BB added their tip to my bill without asking my permission!!!! read more

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Great beer, everything we got for food was great. They have inside and outdoor seating which is nice

Driving back from Apple hill. Decided to check this place out. We walked in and the place was nicely decorated. If you sit at a table you have to order at the counter so we decide to sit at the bar. They also have a nice outside seating area. The lady at the bar was very nice and polite. On the drink menu they have different verity's of beers and spirits to drink. They have a nice variety of food to order as well. The lady at the bar was nice and friendly with great customer service. We ordered a few beers with the steak salad and the hummus plater. The steak salad was delicious with plenty of steak and a yummy dressing to complement it. The hummus plater of just as delicious as the steak salad. If your in the area go check this place out. read more

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Staff is amazing. So is the vibe, food and their drinks collection. Seating is very cool. read more

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Great environment, amazing cocktails, and overall great beer! The food is legit... Check it out and bring a friend.

Great little brewery & cocktail bar, with good food options, beer flavors and cocktail variety. I took one star off because I was confused at the overall tone of the bar. They said they wouldn't change the ingredients of their cocktails, didn't get much of a reason but I'm assuming it's due to quality. That would make sense however they clearly didn't put quality into the details of the overall experience. For example; we were sitting at the bar, however we didn't get refills of water or another round of drinks asked until we requested them. The cocktail napkins were clearly cheap and fell apart with each drink, and we weren't given a new one with a new drink (a standard at high quality bars). Lastly, the bathroom needed work. The toilet paper was out (and we were there first thing after opening) and the paper towels were so cheap they fell apart in your hands, like the cocktail napkins. Overall a nicely little place but they need to be consistent in their brand. read more

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Holy shit this place is great! Ambiance is amazing, barrel bomb fries were out of this world (perfect texture, chili drizzle, and blue cheese) chef's kiss. We had a really nice server, attentive, and described the beer well. Their beer is delicious! Cool little spot honestly, would definitely go back. read more

This place is pretty good if you want fresh handmade cocktails or beer. They have a good menu although the prices are a little on the higher side for food and cocktails. The beer is priced similarly to their brewery in rancho. Service was excellent and they were very accommodating and helpful. I dig the downtown placerville area but it's just too far for me to regularly visit so I probably won't be back unless I'm already in the area. Definitely worth a try though. read more

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This has been one of my favorite places around:)) Not only is it a beautiful venue, but I have also always had a positive experience at this place with amazing food, beverages, and service from personable, attentive staff. I would like to make a specific mention to one of their employees, Kayla, as she has always showed me an excellent time with quick service and great recommendations, and she has also been so nice and kept my preferences in mind for multiple visits going above and beyond to make me feel welcome every time:) I highly recommend this place for everything it offers, and this time in particular I got the Bavarian Charcuterie Pretzel that looks AMAZING! Thank you, Kayla, and thank you Burning Barrel!! read more

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One side order of fries takes 15 minutes apparently & nobody working feels the need to tell you

Service was fast. Espresso Martini was not the best. Korean Crack wings were huge, perfectly cooked and had great flavor. read more

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Great place to visit in Placerville! A small parking lot, maybe a dozen spots, is an added plus. Patio has six large tables with some rail seating, and the indoors is spacious with a couple TVs. There is both a brewery (including seltzer and a wine slushy) and distillery aspect, plus a robust food menu. You order at the counter with a staff member. The person who helped me was very informative and patient for my first visit here. I went with a WC IPA, but really it seems like there's something good for everyone here. Full pours are in the $7-9 range for 12-18 ounces. Stop by if you're in town for apple picking, en route to Tahoe or back to the Central Valley/Bay Area... plenty of locals it seems too. It's a little outside the downtown area, but that's probably a good thing. There's another location in Rancho Cordova closer to the Sacramento metro area if that's more convenient. read more

This was a great find in Placerville. I enjoy their Sacramento location and this one was even better. Love the interior, there's an awesome mural. The beer selection is great as always but the cocktails really standout! The ingredients are so fresh. My fave is the Thai me up, which uses their gin spirit. They change up their their menu regularly. There will a tiki theme in Feb. The salad was plenty and fresh. The staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable. We got a 4-pack to go. Note that there is no mix and match like the Sacramento location. Might be our regular stop when passing by Placerville! read more

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The his place has gone so downhill this last year. What a joke of a kitchen. We have been here so many times and it is getting worse every new menu. New flash you guys are NOT a high end French restaurant with a set tasting menu. So when someone orders a sandwich and asks for no sauce it is ridiculous to say no " all menu items served as is! No exceptions " especially when your food - like most of your cocktails - lacks balance and is overly acidic. I don't need to keep giving my money to a place that gives me attitude for the way I order my BAR FOOD. We won't be back. I had such high hops the first time we came. We have come weekly for the last year and watched the decline of service, food quality, and the cocktails, almost always disappoint. read more

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We are regulars of the Rancho location so we had to come check this place out! The food was great and those fries were amazing!!! The staff were super friendly. We will definitely be back :) read more

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Great lunch with very generous high quality portions. Fries were delicious! Qualify service. Purchased bottle each of Western Vodka and Ghost Pine botanical infused gin! We will return read more

Very good chicken sandwiches also get the pretzel it's huge but the beer cheese makes it worth it. read more

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Great Sunday in Main Street Placerville .. it's a must try place The place is cool and price is just right! We love it ! Overall is a must go to place ! read more

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Visited on a Wednesday in the late afternoon, and it was modestly busy. Nice patio seating that allows dogs, and an interior that is new, clean and simple. Food menu is panini style sandwiches, salads, and sides, but no burgers or pizza. Ordered the Bavarian pretzel, which was huge (helps explain the $15.00 price) and it came with cheese dipping sauce and course mustard. Although the pretzel was good, it took a long time for it to be served, especially for something so simple. Tried a beer flight and everything tasted correct for the style, but many of the IPA's are way too similar in flavor profile. Also sampled a couple of their sours, which are like a liquid dessert menu for adults. Staff was friendly and the service was good. Overall a good experience. read more

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This place has outdoor seating, booths, tables, and bar seating. Misters outdoors to keep cool when it's hot. Very cute woodland decor/style. I have only been once and just had the Main Street Mule to drink which was delicious. But I'm intrigued by the many beer options and love their labels. So I'll be back! Staff was also friendly and accommodating. Food choices were unique. I had some sort of special menu item that had brie cheese, fig jam, prosciutto, and bread. It was flavorful. read more

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Loved this place!!! Great food, beer and cocktails with their own blended spirits. I'm going back to buy a bottle of coconut infused vodka. Definitely worth a visit. And the service was excellent!!! 5 star all the way. read more

Exceeded all of my expectations. Before I went I just thought cocktails are cocktails. I wasn't sure it would be anything special. The cocktails were so good! I was pleasantly surprised the ingredients went down well together. The Thai Me Up is my current favorite drink! Similar with the food! Everything was soo good. Like gourmet beer food. Service is excellent! The guy that helped us was super helpful and knowledgeable. I never had empty dishes or glasses, they were so quick to come buy and grab it for me. I absolutely love the ambiance. It's the perfect mix of rustic and modern. It's a comfortable place to be to grab a drink and lunch or just sip and read sitting on the couch. read more

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Awesome. Just awesome. I tried four beers and a cocktail (only two full ones), and each and every one was delicious. And there are docs more I look forward to trying. And their cocktail menu looks dangerously good! The two different chicken sandwiches I had a half of were delicious. The amazing fries might be the winner of the day, though. OMG! So decadent! Madison was the cashier/server, and she was delightful. What a great face for this new and hopefully successful business. This is certainly the best business at this space in decades. Knocking it out of the park!! read more

Came here and service was amazing and the beer chill time I highly recommend! Food was amazing!

We come here often. The food is good and it's got fun atmosphere. The sandwiches are good and the fries are yummy. Today we tried the focaccia plate--we esp liked the hot honey on top of the bread. read more

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Such a fun brewery to visit! Great vibe, good drinks, and an overall enjoyable experience. I'll definitely be back!!!!

Super fun place with great beer and delicious mixed drinks! The staff were very friendly and helpful. They made recommendations that made the whole experience very enjoyable! Gio and Andrew were great!!!!! read more

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Best beer selection in Placerville and great, hot, crispy French fries. Noisy, but it was Friday night. World Series game on TV. Chicken sandwich was good. Grilled blue cheese sandwich was overpowering, however. Looking forward to going back. read more