This place is all about the atmosphere. It's amazing inside. The food was good, but very expensive. I chose the salmon with gnocchi and oh my - I will be back for that again! And it was only $10 (left side!). The rest of the menu however was ridiculous. My husbands plate alone was $27 and he said it was awful.
The bartender at the time was awesome. We talked to him for hours and he was just a great bartender. The staff in General were really nice.
So for me, points for the salmon, bartender and atmosphere. Budget wise, chances are I won't be enjoying it again any time soon. :(
Stopped in here for lunch last weekend and thought it was great. Excellent set-up and design (it's an abandoned powerhouse and doesn't try to hide it) with lots of neat historical facts on the walls and tables. Food was good. I got the crab cake sandwich on whole grain ciabatta, with an apple and Gorgonzola salad to start. Both were quite good. The sandwich wasn't exactly huge, and was fairly simple, but still delicious. Served with "natural cut" french fries, which are a particular favorite of mine. The salad was excellent: well balanced and tasty. I understand the lunch menu is much different than the dinner menu, but I can't comment on dinner.
There's no beer on tap, but they have a good selection of bottles. Maybe this bothers some people. I love tap beer too, but I'm certainly not too good for an old fashioned bottle. If you are, well, then I think the problem is with you, not the restaurant.
I don't make it to this area all that often, but I would absolutely stop in again.
We've driven by this on Route 80 for years. This once powerstation is very unique . The interior is fabulous as they have retained many of the features of the plant like the turbines.
The menu is large and varied that I would describe as American-ish. The really cool thing about the menu is they have a small plate offering which is less expensive. But don't be fooled, the pasta on this menu is quite adequate. The mac, lobster and cheese is excellent. The Caesar salad is excellent . They have a locally brewed rootbeer that the kids loved.
The service was terrific and the food arrived very quickly. When my wife asked them to take a house salad back in favor of romaine , they didn't bat an eye.
Very enjoyable.
such a cute setting. we were seated right away. found this place on yelp and wanted to give it a try. it's not cheap $20-30 plates but it's worth it. the food is delish! our waitress Jessica was very helpful and lovely! she kept checking on us and making sure we were okay. I feel bad I didn't leave her a bigger tip. I regret not leaving alot more. she deserved it!
Review Source:Do not let the name or building fool you. This is a slightly upscale restaurant with the prices and slow service that come along with it. Food is not plentiful. Â I based my stars on your other options in the area. Waitress did not seem eager to make a tip due to her not asking if we would like another beverage when we finished our bottle of beer. Had the french dip and although rather tasty was quite small. Daughter had the ravioli. She got 4. She was 11 and left hungry. I also got the vibe children and early lunch were not welcome. Seemed unready to get a customer.
Review Source:Hurricane Sandy forced my wife and I to head to PA for some much needed electricity, heat and gas. Â On our way to her brother's place, there isn't much for food options in this part of the state. Â Powerhouse was one of the few places conveniently located off route 80 that had decent Yelp reviews, so we decided to give it a shot. Â For starters, it's a pretty cool looking place - don't know if this is necessarily a good thing but they are going for the power plant look. Â I was also surprised to see that it was actually a pretty nice place inside - more high end than I thought it would be. Â We were able to get a table immediately and it's a pretty diverse menu. Â Lots of choices - some pricey, some not as pricey.
Another thing I found strange was that they had a full bar but no draft beer. Â I prefer draft beer much more than bottled beer when I am out, so I was a little disappointed to see that. Â But, beers were cheap at just under 3 bucks a pop. Â They start you out with some bread that was pretty good and I ordered a caesar salad to start. Â The caesar salad was pretty good - served on a nice cold plate and was tasty.
For our meals, my wife and I both went with the French Dip sandwich. Â It was served on their multi grain ciabatta bread. Â The bread was definitely fresh but I wasn't huge on the multi grain. Â The sandwich overall was just pretty average and forgettable. Â The meat wasn't that great and the au jus was more of a gravy than anything. Â I just wasn't a huge fan of the sandwich and my wife pretty much felt the same. Â I will say that the fries that came with the sandwich were very good. Â
Our waitress was very friendly but everything took a very long time to get served. Â It's definitely a decent option for the area because, to be honest, there isn't much of anything in the area. Â I wouldn't be totally opposed to coming here again, but I would probably give something else a shot.
My husband and I had seen this restaurant for years on our way to/from Penn State, and finally decided to stop and check it out for dinner last night. Â We were really pleasantly surprised. Â Nice atmosphere and good food, although a little pricey. Â Was expecting more basic menu items . . . Burgers, sandwiches, etc.... But, while they did have a couple of items like that under the small plates, most of the menu was a step up in complexity . . . and price.
If you are curious, like we were, and not turned off by paying a little more, I'd say it is worth a visit for sure. Â Btw. . . Not sure about previous reviews that said it was really quiet. Â We were there on a Saturday evening and it was busy with a nice hum of conversation.
Great place. We have been twice. Have had good service and great food both times. Kid friendly menu too. My son loves their hamburger with the homemade bun and fries. If in the Jack Frost/Big Boulder area, it's definitely worth a night out. Get reservations. It is always busy on the weekends for dinner.
Review Source:A lovely restaurant with a number of fine dishes. The Friday night that we went it was a little slow there, no cause for alarm because I think that worked a little in our favor.
The shrimp with something like ravioli (one of the specials) was very tasty but a bit on the saucy side; and the pork tender-loin was tender and tasty.
The atmosphere inside was nice. Service was also pleasant.
Thumbs up.
I have driven by this restaurant numerous times and decided to stop by for an early lunch. Â First off we stopped in right about a half hour after they opened for lunch. Â We waiting 10 minutes at the hostess desk when finally a waiter noticed us standing there.
The restaurant is very quiet and if you have kids it is awkward quiet. Â This could be due to the average patron at the time I was there was retirement age plus. We happen to be sitting next to 2 crabby old people who must have thought we were too loud because they ended up relocating to a different table. Â Needless to say they must have been annoyed with how long it was taking for their food and left anyway,
If you are in the area and looking for a great food try them out. Â If you are passing through and in a hurry look elsewhere.
Gourmet food in the Poconos - go figure. Decor is unique - it's an old Powerhouse and they play up the theme with the decor and even the menu cover. The food is quite good - a little price for a typical Poconos meal but they now have "small plates" which are around $10 which are a nice option. I recommend the house salad with vinaigrette and bleu cheese crumbles - delicious :). The bar is very good - nice, comfortable vibe and always friendly and excellent service. This is my fav Poconos restaurant and I've never had a bad meal here.
Review Source:This past weekend my BFF and I were on a road trip up in the Poconos. Â During our trip we passed by this place a number of times on I-80. Â It certainly stands out, off the side of I-80 in an otherwise wooded area. Â As the BFF and I were starting our voyage home and trying to decide on lunch, our curiosity got the better of us and we decided to give it a try.
We had no clue what we were going to encounter when we walked in, and honestly, with a name like "The Powerhouse," I was kind of expecting a dive bar. Â As we were walking in, we encountered a couple who was also there for the first time and also didn't know what the place was like other than they "heard it was good." Â
We were pleasantly surprised when we walked in, that it was NOT a dive bar. Rather, it has the feel of a downtown bistro, yet located far from any "downtown" type area. Â When we walked in, we were seated almost immediately. Â A card was left on each table given the history of the building which, in short, is a converted "powerhouse" which powered a several homes for the infirmed back in the early 1900's. Â An interesting read. Â That atmosphere was warm, and it was cool to see the early 20th century brick work, pipes, and gauges that once powered a small town.
I ordered the eggplant parm sandwhich and was offered some fresh steamed asparagus in lieu of French fries, which was nice. Â Our meals came out in the expected amount of time. Â Being as we were headed out on the road for a 2 hour trip home, we did not get any drinks from the bar, but we sure were tempted. Â They have a lot interesting and delicious sounding specialty drinks. Â
The service from our waitress was good, but she was a little cold.
I doubt circumstances will bring me back to The Powerhouse again, but if they do, I would certainly look forward to eating here again.
As an alumnus of Penn State, I must have driven past the Powerhouse Eatery upwards of 100 times. It wasn't until my senior year that I actually stopped here with a few of my roommates. I always thought this was just a typical diner but it turns out its actually a very nice restaurant with a really great bar. The name doesn't do this "eatery" justice at all. The food was great overall. We ordered a variety of great appetizers and enjoyed a few drinks. My burger was on a ciabatta bun and was amazing. I went here a second time and had a very similar experience to the first. This was definitely a pleasant surprise.
Review Source:My husband and I drive across I-80 in Pennsylvania a lot, and it's a beautiful drive - complete with the perfect place to stop for a relaxing meal when you need a break. Â The Powerhouse is literally an old power plant that was converted into a restaurant, and they left up a lot of machinery, boilers and catwalks hanging above the dining area to help create atmosphere. Â The exposed brick walls and machinery provide a really interesting contrast to the colonial style furniture, white table cloths and flickering kerosene lamps; their quiet dining room has a somewhat formal, even romantic atmosphere, but not so formal that you can't stop in wearing your jeans or traveling clothes.
We've eaten here a couple of times, trying out a few different options. Â They serve delicious warm bread with olive oil for an appetizer, and all of the basics that we've sampled from the menu have been extremely tasty: mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, fries, and my husband's favorite - the mushroom ravioli. Â Their menu has an impressively-wide range of and there are a ton of other entrees that I would like to try the next time few times that we make a pit stop there.
I have to take a minute to rave about what I ordered the last time we stopped by, though - the Seared Salmon with Sweet Potato Gnocchi. Â First of all, gnocchi are spongy dumplings made (most commonly?) from flour and potato, and work as a great alternative to pasta. Â I've had them made with white potatoes a couple of times, and they are always pretty tasty - but the sweet potato version had even more of an interesting flavor. Â They complimented the salmon extremely well - the subtle flavors of the fish, muted sweet potato and olive oil-based sauce were all a little on the sweet side, but not overpowering. Â The salmon itself, though, is the REALLY big deal - in my experience, it is SO difficult to find a restaurant that can manage to avoid drying out salmon unless you pay an obscene amount of money for your meal at some five star, five dollar sign restaurant. Â My Seared Salmon at the Powerhouse was cooked to perfection, though, and only cost about fourteen dollars. Â Granted, this was for a somewhat small portion, but it was more than enough since we had ordered an appetizer. Â The salmon was tender and moist, absolutely delicious - and this is what matters, even more than the reasonable price.
Since the salmon was absolutely amazing, it stands to reason that all their other meats will be as expertly prepared and delicious - so I can't wait to go back again. Â I might have a problem, though - now that I've found a place that makes such moist salmon, I may never want to order anything else when we stop there!
No Power in this house.
Not much to write about. Â My family did not feel welcomed at all. Â The dinner we ordered was bland and maybe have been just microwaved. Â From the dismal and drab hostess to the unhappy waitress, this experience is one I'd like to forget. Â
Do not order the prime rib. Â There is nothing prime about it.
Also over heard others having problems with their check. Â The guy ordered what appeared to be the soup instead of the salad, and they charged the entire price for the soup, instead of a substitute of the salad. Â That made no sense to me. Â
I would never return here again.
Really disapointing...
I'm starting with 1 star because they let me bring my own wine in, and only charged a $10 corkage, that was awesome - and because my server Autumn was so incredably sweet... but thats about where it ends.
Upon arriving at 8:40 I learned they close at 9:30 - the bartender yelled to the server that was seating us "hey whats going on isnt it 930 yet?" - they then took us to a freezing cold table where we sat for a while - watching another server walk through the dining room blowing out candles and taking off his apron untucking his shirt. Â Is it 9:30 i wondered??? When we ordered (4 apps) we asked that they please stagger the times they were sent out a little so everything stayed hot and promised we wouldnt keep them past the 9:30 closing.... They sent out a sloppy caesar salad, undercooked calamari, microwaved asparagus and brie, and fishy crabmeat mushrooms.... are you kidding???
We asked for our check, explained that we felt unwanted and totally rushed- turns out the guy who yelled "isn't it 9:30 yet" was the "manager/bartender" for the night... John who was sitting with the chef. Â We sent back our food - paid our bill, and left, all without an appology or a concern of any sort from anyone. Â I'd like to add, when we left - there were still two other tables in the restaurant... so its not like we were really keeping them!
Will not be back - Ended up going over to Ugly Mug where the bartender turned on the frier for us, got us some cold beers and had a great meal - afterhours. Â Try that place, you wont regret it
A complete surprise! Â Don't let the name fool you, this "eatery" is a restaurant that could easily fit in any young, hip neighborhood. Â
White Haven is a small town conveniently located near ski resorts, white water rafting companies, camp sites, and state parks of the Pocono area. Â Outsiders like me stop into White Haven to stock up on camping supplies at the neighborhood supermarket. Â There isn't much in the town except the supermarket and a few other stores. Â Imagine our surprise when we wandered up a small hill to find an old electric power plant converted into a restaurant.
The interior has a sleek and modern industrial look with exposed pipes. Â The front dining area has white table cloth and water is served in a wine glass shaped glass with a slice of lemon. Â In the back there is a sturdy wooden bar and wooden booths.
The menu featured items you would expect of a high-end restaurant such as prime rib, filet mignon, duck, lobster, pasta, burgers, and dom perignon. Â Prices were on the high side but reasonable for the quality of food and service provided.
We had the 16 ounce prime rib ($25ish) and burger ($6ish). Â Both tasted fresh and came as ordered. Â
Overall, Powerhouse Eatery strives to bring class and sophisticated eating to this rural town and succeeded.
It's a nice feeling to get quality service and meal and not spend an exuberant amount of money for a change. Â A wonderful quirky building with history, nice staff, beautifully presented and tasty food.
We went during lunch and choose eggplant mozarella tower and philly cheestake quesadilla along with fried chicken dumplings and french onion soup. Â Everything tasted great. Â In an area with few quaility restaurants, this place shines! We'll definitely be back for dinner!
We'd passed this restaurant many times during the past few years and had long wanted to eat there, but it was always late at night. Â We finally got our chance yesterday, when driving back to NYC in the early evening.
We weren't overly hungry, so we each ordered a dish from the "small plates" menu (I had the gnocchi with sweet potato ravioli and my husband had the crab sandwich). Â The bread basket had delicious and crunchy warm bread. Â All of the food was *really* good!
Our server was pleasant, but she was also MIA most of the time and we waited an inordinate amount of time for our food. Â However, I talked to the manager afterwards - a really nice guy - and he explained that one of their servers had called in sick, so they were short-staffed. Â Still, though, our server should have told us, instead of leaving us sitting there for such a long time.
The Powerhouse has quite an interesting history, and the interior space is bright & airy and very attractive.
Driving back n'forth to Ohio, have passed this place for years and never tried it...but were always curious about it, seeing it looming up above rt 80. Â I recommend it highly. Â We sat in a wooden booth in the bar as there were a few loud parties in the dining room. Â Very good attentive and knowledgeable service. Â Since there's so much crab on the menu we each tried some...my crab cake sandwich was very good, on ciabatta roll, good home-made slaw, and thin fries. Â The sauteed colossal lump crabmeat w/ brown butter was delicious and very good quality. Â Large menu (and our server said they had recently cut it in half, with a new chef). Â Will be looking for opportunities to stop here again in the future.
Review Source:Best restaurant in the area. The converted space makes for a great ambiance. Â The restaurant is gigantic, excellent for large parties, reservations are a must on a Friday or Saturday for dinner. Â
Lunch is a limited menu but well put together and the ingredients are very fresh. Â Not cheap.
Service was top-notch attentive at both meals; however, our first course took nearly an hour to arrive which was highly irritating. Â I'm still giving it 4 stars because it's a gem for this area.
Full bar w/inventive drinks. Â Music played is a nice mix of current and classic rock. The crowd is definitely couples in their 30s (saw a handful) but mainly families and singles 40s +.
The fish entrees have teeny portions but the salads, soup, and apps were a decent size.
Not bad- stopped here for dinner on our roadtrip back to NJ from Mid-Ohio after yet another track weekend. Wanted 'real food', not gas station purchased trail mix to get me the last hour and a half. My navigation sidekick suggested stopping here as this was the normal stomping grounds for folks visiting the Poconos Raceway.
Was pleasantly surprised at the food here- drive past it frequently enough and have always assumed it to be a marginal diner-type place. See what happens with assumptions?
They had a nice size menus, lots of options (and yes, even for me! Vegetarian pasta with no cheese, please! thanks!) and many tasty salads. Our waitress was so polite I almost thought we were in the South.
If travelling on the 80 and wanting real food? Definitely go the extra mile to eat here. Pretty cool interior as well (HUGE establishment!)
While our first experience was pretty good, the second time we went to Powerhouse, we decided never again to return.
Positives: the crab and corn chowder, and the filet mignon small plate were delicious and a great bargain. The decor is pretty cool, except for the fact that it still bears its 80s elements. The restoration of the actual power house is really well done.
Negatives: the stuffy 80s yuppie decor and attitude. I expected to see Sam and Diane cozying up to each other at every corner! The staff told us we could come back in the early afternoon mid-week to watch a World Cup qualifying game. With no other customers in the place, the supervisor snapped the TV on mute just as the game was about to begin and explained we couldn't have any volume. WTF? We were the only people there! Poor attitude, stuffy service: my family and I did not feel welcome at all.
I am not an alum of Penn State yet I find myself attending all the major events.  First it was Blue and White weekend and last weekend it was Artsfest.  It helps the company I work for has a manufacturing site close to the area otherwise I would have no other reason to visit.  On the way, you see the Powerhouse Eatery and its enormous stack.  It is an  interesting joint in the middle of nowhere, a place that is worth a visit.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, you expect it to be a hole in the wall venue (at least I was considering all my friends kept telling me about how great and huge their burgers were). Â When you enter you are greeted by a very nice hostess and as you enter the dining area, you realize this is not a hole in the wall. Â Far from it. Â There are tables with white table cloths, candles lit on every table, and what sounded like soft rock in the background. Â I was blown away by this but even more shocked at how they left a lot of the equipment up for eaters to view.
The menus are printed on old equipment spec sheets and it brings back old memories of working in engineering (very glad I am out of it). Â The wine and beer selection is decent but what caught my eye was Lion's Brewery Root Beer. Â It was immediately ordered and when imbibed, smiles were formed.
I ordered the ravioli with meatballs and my friends both ordered the shrimp and tenderloin tips. Â While waiting for our meals, warm, fresh bread is served with butter or olive oil. Â The olive oil is infused with rosemary, a nice touch. Â When dinner arrived, it was a typical, Pennsylvania country side serving (aka big serving). Â The one gripe I had was that the meal did not come out piping hot, it was between warm and sort of hot. Â A shame because the restaurant would have gotten higher marks if the meal came out right. Â The shrimps and tenderloin tips smelled great and looked appetizing.
No dessert was ordered, and for good reason considering the portions offered. Â The service was great and attentive. Â They gave me what I wanted when I asked for it and made themselves available when needed.
In conclusion, the Powerhouse Eatery is a one of a kind place. Â Would I got back, sure, I definitely will get their burgers next time. Â Is it worth going out of your way for, not really. Â But the next time you are on route 80 and you are passing mile marker 263, take a peak to your side and check out the restaurant. Â Even if you don't eat the food, you are in for a cool site. Â Grade: C+
Tucked in the middle of nowhere on Interstate 80, lies the Powerhouse Eatery. The Powerhouse is one of those rare restaurants that you find through word of mouth. They specialize in traditional fare like steaks, chops, etc. My family and I have been there countless times, and it is wonderful every time.
The building itself is a converted powerhouse (duh!), and inside it still has a very industrial feel. The menus are printed on copies of old machine parts fliers which is an interesting touch. The walls are of old metal and brick, and it actually gives the restaurant a somewhat warm feeling. There are mix of tables and booths, and there is also a large bar area.
The Powerhouse is another restaurant that feels that there is value in having their wait staff wear uniforms. The staff looks and acts professional. They are all extremely friendly and coruteous, and ensure that you will have a wonderful meal.
The menu is fairly varied with different types of beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and other fine dishes. My favorite is the filet mignon served in its own juices. This is not an Outback quality steak-it is much better. The steak here is just as good as steaks from some of the more expensive steak houses. Along with the entree, you will receive your choice of veggie, and a soup or salad. The salad is always crisp and fresh. Bread is also served, and is fantastic. You receive a basket of bread that is full of 2 different types of fresh bread (warmed) and some various breadsticks as well.
For dessert they have a good bit of choices for you. Overall this is a fantastic restaurant that is pretty easy on the wallet. If you appreciate a quality meal in a classic old school restaurant setting, then this is the palce to go!
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