Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub, a longtime seafood and American restaurant on Main Street in downtown Placerville, is changing ownership. State records show that Vincent Richardson is taking over the restaurant at 425 Main St., and the transfer is still pending.
The pending records list the business under the same name, Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub, so the restaurant appears to be continuing under its current identity. Nothing has been announced about changes to the menu or to the way the restaurant operates.
The restaurant opened in 1987 as Powell Bros. Steamer Co. and became Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub in 2007, when it was taken over by new owners who added 24 beers on tap, local wines by the bottle and glass, and new menu items. It has been recognized as an award-winning seafood and American restaurant, and it has been known for live music almost every night, usually from local artists, and karaoke on Friday nights.
The restaurant is in the heart of Placerville’s historic downtown, a short walk from the Fountain & Tallman Museum and other Main Street businesses. The former owner’s license for the location was issued in early 2024, which means this is the latest ownership change for the restaurant in recent years.
The sale comes as downtown Placerville sees other restaurant changes. What Now Sacramento recently reported that Placerville Public House, a pub at 305 Main St., is also changing hands.
This report is based on records from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
