Had an amazing experience at The Powder Keg in Hercules! From the moment we walked in, the owners made us feel so welcome and right at home. You can truly tell they care about their guests and the overall experience. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional, which made the evening even better. The prime rib was absolutely outstanding, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. And the bread pudding... wow. Easily one of the best I've ever had. So delicious and truly to die for! The atmosphere was warm, fun, and inviting, making it the kind of place that makes you want to keep coming back more often. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for great food, great people, and a great dining experience! read more

First timer for me- boyfriend has been several times but not for close to eight years. We were greeted and sat outside- beautiful day. 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. Women's restroom was super clean- which you know is a great sign of the kitchen. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Been meaning to update my review. Added stars to make it 5 for the great service by staff and the ambience! 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. Depending on the weather, seating may get limited indoors. read more

Food and service are great. We are local and would love to make this our spot but why do they close at 7? Kinda lame ‍ I'm sure there's a reason but what bar/restaurant closes so early?? read more

Super cute inside & outside. Wait staff was great. It's super busy. Folks really seems to like it here. 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. It has a good vibe & again folks were happy to be eating there! read more

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

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I thought I had reviewed Powder Keg yeeeeears ago when they were still brand new to the area but I must be mistaken.. (that's how long they've been around)... This little neighborhood gem is one of my faves!! They've got a nice corner spot that is super convenient and is super walkable or bikeable from Rodeo or Pinole since it's basically just a block from the Bay trail. You got a furry friend? Not to worry! They have a nice outdoor area with plenty of seating and you can have your walking buddy laying at your feet as you enjoy your meal. The staff has always been friendly and service has been really great the last few years. They've improved their food service turnaround time as I remember years ago it used to take over 40 minutes sometimes. I really like their fish tacos and the mixed fries. They, unfortunately, do not have Gluten-Free buns with their burgers or sandwiches but they've accommodated my child's request for bunless sliders and he loves them, especially with cheese and a side of sweet potato fries. It's a great spot to meet friends for a drink at the end of the day. I kind of wish they were open a little later. They're open on Fridays the longest (until 8pm), weeknights until 7pm and Sundays til 4pm. So you're really lucky if you can go during happy hour! read more

All right so we came here because we are waiting for an open house to start. 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. 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. 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. They do have an outside seating area where you can enjoy the weather and inside had a lot of tables. 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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Cool old historic brick building near the waterfront. The big flat screen tvs detract a bit from the classic ambiance, but it's still a neat place. The name refers to the fact that this town was built around a dynamite factory. read more

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

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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

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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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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. Come here for good bar food and sports, it also has a family vibe to it as well. read more

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Great experience! They have a great location, tucked away in the middle of the neighborhood. It felt very intimate and like your community local pub. 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

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. They are geared for smaller parties but you might get them to put a few tables together. 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. Service and location are also great! read more

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

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

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

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

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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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

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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The Powder Keg Pub was excellent!! The Lobster roll was buttery and delicious!! The Lemonade was sweet and refreshing!! The salad was fresh and tangy. Overall the Vibe was great and the service was very pleasant!! I would definitely recommend this one for the family and friends... read more

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

The quality of every dish we've had since 2012 when we first started eating there has been fabulous. The Franciscan is always a favorite. And either their Martini or an amazing drink simply called, Bubba Gump are welled poured and fairly priced. Last Night Brandy was our server. She's always friendly, cheerful and ready to give you the best AA service. If you haven't tried The Powder Keg in Hercules, give yourself a treat! read more

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

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

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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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

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If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would. The food and service are always amazing. Never disappoints! Will definitely be back! read more

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Love the food. Come here regularly, about once every 2 weeks. They have inexpensive, strong, tasty drinks. I get a rasberry lemon drop. We always order the cold crab roll with onion rings and a side of mixed green salad and my husband and and I split it. Plenty of food for the two of us. And of course we have our favorite waitress Angela. She knows our order by heart and puts it in the minute we sit down. 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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I thought I was the only one who felt disgusted with the fried oysters but my husband said the same thing. Bad choice. I got a burger, it was a safe choice and the fries were good. My husband opted for the fried chicken sandwich. He wasn't too impressed. We like the location of the restaurant but the food is pretty mediocre. Service was great and friendly. read more

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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Good food, good ambience if dining on the patio. Good brunch and bar food, with primevrib on prime rib night. Horrendous coffee--ww have provided this feedback but the owner continues to serve the burnt French roast. Get well-caffeinated before getting brunch there. read more

Still the best crab melt around! I always get extra of the garlic lime aioli and spicy aioli (I think that's what they are?), and it hits every time. We usually order to-go, but recently learned about the Prime Rib special on Tuesdays, so we've been dining in more often. It was solid! I especially loved the loaded potato. Also appreciate that they can make a chocolate espresso martini -- delicious and such a nice bonus (: Service is always solid. It's a smaller restaurant, but it feels cozy and comfortable every time. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, and street parking is usually easy. Definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

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