The best restaurants in Erie
44 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Falcone’s Kitchen
RestaurantsFalcone’s Kitchen leans into history and tradition with a menu that puts quality and flavor first, served in a welcoming space built for…
Falcone’s Kitchen
RestaurantsDinner is Served Cafe
RestaurantsWhen you need a legit quick bite that tastes like Chef Lisa actually cooked for you, Dinner is Served Cafe turns out Belgian waffles,…
Dinner is Served Cafe
Restaurantsippa Pizza Napoletana
RestaurantsCasual spot turning out Neapolitan pies with hand-stretched cheese, plus small plates and a bar.
ippa Pizza Napoletana
RestaurantsSamurai Kitchen + Sushi
RestaurantsCreative takes on Asian fare, Japanese classics & sushi in sleek digs with beer, sake & wine.
Samurai Kitchen + Sushi
RestaurantsCloud 9 Wine Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual yet sophisticated gathering place for globally inspired eats, wine, craft beer & cocktails.
Cloud 9 Wine Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsUnderdog BBQ
RestaurantsCasual place offering BBQ classics, such as brisket, ribs, and baked beans, plus beer.
Underdog BBQ
RestaurantsAlfee’s Pizza
RestaurantsA variety of chow including pizza & chicken wings rounds out the menu at this casual destination.
Alfee’s Pizza
RestaurantsJr's On The Bay/Sloppy Duck Saloon
RestaurantsLaid-back alehouse hosts live bands & serves American fare such as jumbo sandwiches & steaks.
Jr's On The Bay/Sloppy Duck Saloon
RestaurantsColony Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria offering comfort food in a cozy atmosphere, plus hoagies and wings.
Colony Pizza
RestaurantsLucky Man's Pizzeria
RestaurantsRelaxed, counter-service pizzeria dishing up thin-crust pies, wings, and other comfort eats.
Lucky Man's Pizzeria
RestaurantsFuJi Sushi & Steak House
RestaurantsJapanese eatery that cooks hibachi steaks on grills at tables and serves a variety of sushi rolls and sake.
FuJi Sushi & Steak House
RestaurantsU Pick 6 Public House
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery serving burgers, pizzas and sandwiches, plus craft beer and cocktails in a casual setup with outdoor seating.
U Pick 6 Public House
RestaurantsLucky Louie's Beer Wieners
RestaurantsCasual joint offering creative hot dogs & a vast selection of beers, including six-packs to go.
Lucky Louie's Beer Wieners
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsPier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsRestaurant offering lake views and live music with small plates, cocktails, and rooftop seating.
Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsFlagship City Food Hall
RestaurantsFood and drink court featuring a variety of casual eateries and local vendors as well as a bar.
Flagship City Food Hall
RestaurantsLucero
RestaurantsCozy spot serving tapas, pinxtos, and Spanish wines plus cocktails.
Lucero
RestaurantsFarmer Brown's Beef & More
RestaurantsCasual, locally-owned food truck specializing in wood-smoked meats for sandwiches and mac ‘n’ cheese.
Farmer Brown's Beef & More
RestaurantsMama Mia's Pizzeria
RestaurantsPizza, calzones & other basic Italian fare served in a long-running joint with an old-school vibe.
Mama Mia's Pizzeria
RestaurantsThe Boardroom Dining & Spirits
RestaurantsUpscale restaurant with a black-and-white motif featuring a menu of steaks, scallops, and crab cakes, plus live music.
The Boardroom Dining & Spirits
RestaurantsMcGarrey's Oakwood Cafe
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly bar & grill serving American menu with on-site catering & takeout available.
McGarrey's Oakwood Cafe
RestaurantsSkippereno's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-owned fixture slinging pizza and other Italian eats such as stuffed rigatoni, meatballs and lasagna.
Skippereno's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsRum Runners
RestaurantsRelaxed spot dishing up burgers and seafood classics on an outdoor deck or inside, plus a waterfront bar.
Rum Runners
RestaurantsBro Man's Birria N' Burger Joint - Erie
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving made-to-order smash burgers, birria tacos, and cheesesteaks, plus breakfast.
Bro Man's Birria N' Burger Joint - Erie
RestaurantsFirestone's Kitchen
RestaurantsOpen kitchen serving Neapolitan pizzas, burgers, and daily entrees in a relaxed atmosphere.
Firestone's Kitchen
RestaurantsPrimanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsLong-running Pittsburgh-born chain known for its sandwiches piled high with coleslaw & french fries.
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsPeppino's Italian Chop House
RestaurantsItalian eatery featuring steaks and pasta dishes, plus ample wine, beer and cocktails.
Peppino's Italian Chop House
RestaurantsOliver's Rooftop
RestaurantsRelaxed venue for seafood, steaks and more, plus cocktails, beer and wine.
Oliver's Rooftop
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsPineapple Eddie Southern Bistro
RestaurantsSouthern & Caribbean cuisine, plus wine & cocktails, served a relaxed, warm setting with a cozy bar.
Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro
RestaurantsSara's Restaurant
RestaurantsPint-sized '50s-style diner with basic American fare & desserts plus a build-your-own sundae bar.
Sara's Restaurant
RestaurantsMeadville Market House
RestaurantsMarket showcasing local produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts, plus a restaurant.
Meadville Market House
RestaurantsRicardo's Restaurant
RestaurantsEasygoing trattoria offering Italian favorites like pastas, sandwiches & classic entrees.
Ricardo's Restaurant
RestaurantsFederal Hill Smokehouse
RestaurantsSnug, narrow outlet offering a compact menu of smoked BBQ plus sandwiches, sides & veggie wings.
Federal Hill Smokehouse
RestaurantsPorky's Pizzeria
RestaurantsPint-sized pizza joint whipping up simple pies, subs & wings for late-night takeout or delivery.
Porky's Pizzeria
RestaurantsOutlaw Barbecue Revolution
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring smoked brisket, ribs, chicken and turkey sandwiches and plates.
Outlaw Barbecue Revolution
RestaurantsThe Breakfast Place
RestaurantsSimple spot for American home cooking, serving weekday mornings, plus Fridays & Saturdays overnight.
The Breakfast Place
RestaurantsStella: A Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsEclectic eatery offering comfort food with vegetarian options, plus wine, cocktails, and beer.
Stella: A Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsPine Junction
RestaurantsHomey, lodgelike bar with a seasonal patio, offering hearty American meals, draft brews & cocktails.
Pine Junction
RestaurantsLorie’s Wildridge Restaurant
RestaurantsCozy eatery for American dishes like pancakes, burgers and fries, plus desserts.
Lorie’s Wildridge Restaurant
RestaurantsLawrence Park Dinor
RestaurantsSet in a historic train car, this celebrated, daytime diner serves up traditional American plates.
Lawrence Park Dinor
RestaurantsShoreline Bar & Grille
RestaurantsCasual hotel eatery offering American eats in a light-filled room with bay views & patio seating.
Shoreline Bar & Grille
RestaurantsColao's Ristorante
RestaurantsHomey, family-owned spot for traditional Italian cuisine, including pastas, seafood & steaks.
Colao's Ristorante
RestaurantsStevo's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria serving NYC-style & deep-dish pies plus other comfort food such as burgers & wings.
Stevo's Pizza
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