The best restaurants in Erie
48 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
RestaurantsTreat yourself at Ippa Pizza Napoletana this week, where 12 to 13 inch pies get milled tomato or silky panna, hand-stretched mootzarell,…
ippa Pizza Napoletana
RestaurantsSamurai Kitchen + Sushi
RestaurantsSamurai Kitchen + Sushi nails high-quality Japanese and Southeast Asian favorites, with an extensive sushi and sashimi lineup curated by…
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
RestaurantsWhen you need a no-fuss meat coma, Underdog BBQ serves tender brisket, ribs, and baked beans with house-made sauces bottled right in Erie.…
Underdog BBQ
RestaurantsBAR RŌNIN
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving a casual spot for a handmade meal and drinks or you just want an effortlessly cool night out, Bar Rōnin brings a…
BAR RŌNIN
RestaurantsSaigon Nights
RestaurantsSaigon Nights has been quietly keeping Erie warm since 2022 with brothy Pho Dac Biet, crisp Fried Egg Rolls, and big-bowl vermicelli like…
Saigon Nights
RestaurantsJr's On The Bay/Sloppy Duck Saloon
RestaurantsJr's On The Bay/Sloppy Duck Saloon is that laid-back local where jumbo sandwiches and steaks meet live bands and tiki bar energy, with two…
Jr's On The Bay/Sloppy Duck Saloon
RestaurantsBorn & Braised
RestaurantsBorn & Braised is Erie’s chef-owned ode to real food, with braised meats, hand-cut steaks, and made-from-scratch sides that feel nostalgic…
Born & Braised
RestaurantsColony Pizza
RestaurantsColony Pizza does the Erie classics right, from foldable, saucy slices to hoagies and wings with house flavors like Liquid Money and…
Colony Pizza
RestaurantsLucky Man's Pizzeria
RestaurantsFamily-owned and feeding Erie for decades, Lucky Man's Pizzeria turns out craveable pies, fresh subs, and Erie's Original Jumbo Wings that…
Lucky Man's Pizzeria
RestaurantsIchiban
RestaurantsCraving a low-key sushi fix or a hibachi situation without the birthday chaos? Ichiban keeps it simple with solid maki rolls, sushi and…
Ichiban
RestaurantsU Pick 6 Public House
RestaurantsU Pick 6 Public House is the easy weeknight call when you want wood-fired pizzas, pub burgers, and a rotating craft beer lineup from John…
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
RestaurantsRoma's Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsStep into Roma's Italian Kitchen for chef-inspired plates that feel like Sunday dinner without the dishes. Think fresh pastas, sauce that…
Roma's Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsMama Mia's Pizzeria
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 1980, Mama Mia's Pizzeria keeps it simple and delicious with fresh-dough pies, foldable calzones, and homemade sauces…
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
RestaurantsWhether you're in it for their Reuben voted Erie's best, classic burgers, or a pizza and salad combo that says weeknight done right,…
McGarrey's Oakwood Cafe
RestaurantsSkippereno's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSkippereno's Italian Restaurant is that reliable, family-run spot when the pizza craving hits and you also kind of want stuffed rigatoni,…
Skippereno's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsBay and Berry Cafe
RestaurantsBay and Berry Cafe is serving fresh, seasonal breakfast and lunch with the kind of care that makes weekday meals feel like little…
Bay and Berry Cafe
RestaurantsRum Runners
RestaurantsLocals know Rum Runners is where bay breezes meet burgers, salads, and finger foods, plus the original Rum Runner cocktail that keeps…
Rum Runners
RestaurantsBro Man's Birria N' Burger Joint - Erie
RestaurantsBro Man's Birria N' Burger Joint turns cravings into proper meals with made-to-order smash burgers, birria tacos you’ll want to dunk twice,…
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
RestaurantsSerafini's Trattoria
RestaurantsWhether you want classic comfort like spaghetti and meatballs or a playful twist like their gluten-free Italian Sushi, Serafini's Trattoria…
Serafini's Trattoria
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
RestaurantsOliver's Rooftop
RestaurantsOliver's Rooftop delivers chef-inspired seafood and steaks with cocktails to match, plus sweeping bay sunsets through floor-to-ceiling…
Oliver's Rooftop
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsPineapple Eddie Southern Bistro
RestaurantsPineapple Eddie Southern Bistro is a solid pick this week for Chef Jean Paul’s Haitian inspired, Southern regional fusion and weekly…
Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro
RestaurantsSara's Restaurant
RestaurantsCraving a summer reset that takes five minutes and zero planning? Sara's Restaurant keeps it classic with creamy ice cream, thick…
Sara's Restaurant
RestaurantsRicardo's Restaurant
RestaurantsEasygoing trattoria offering Italian favorites like pastas, sandwiches & classic entrees.
Ricardo's Restaurant
RestaurantsFederal Hill Smokehouse
RestaurantsFood & Wine named Federal Hill Smokehouse the Best BBQ in Pennsylvania, and the pit lives up to it with smoky, no-nonsense plates and…
Federal Hill Smokehouse
RestaurantsPorky's Pizzeria
RestaurantsTiny and to-the-point, Porky's Pizzeria keeps things classic with crisp pies, solid subs, and saucy wings that travel well, whether you're…
Porky's Pizzeria
RestaurantsA. Francisco's
RestaurantsAt A. Francisco's, natural wine meets bold, seasonal cooking with warmth, spontaneity, and a little rebellion that makes dinner interesting…
A. Francisco's
RestaurantsCo-op Cafe and Bakery
RestaurantsWhether you lean veggie or carnivore, Co-op Cafe and Bakery turns local and organic ingredients into legit-good wraps, sandwiches, soups,…
Co-op Cafe and Bakery
RestaurantsHoly Smokes Barbecue
RestaurantsSkip the grill duty and let Holy Smokes Barbecue roll in with bold, low and slow barbecue for graduation parties, weddings, corporate…
Holy Smokes Barbecue
RestaurantsOutlaw Barbecue Revolution
RestaurantsAward-winning pitmaster Cowboy Mike is fueling Outlaw Barbecue Revolution with slow-smoked brisket, ribs, chicken and turkey that tastes…
Outlaw Barbecue Revolution
RestaurantsThe Breakfast Place
RestaurantsFamily owned and locally operated since 2006, The Breakfast Place keeps Erie fueled with generous, homecooked plates like country fried…
The Breakfast Place
RestaurantsBro Man's Sandwiches
RestaurantsCraving something that's not your usual sub? Bro Man's Sandwiches turns out juicy Sooner Burgers, dunkable quesabirria tacos, and…
Bro Man's Sandwiches
RestaurantsLorie’s Wildridge Restaurant
RestaurantsLorie’s Wildridge Restaurant is that family owned, homemade food spot for Erie folks, with fluffy pancakes, Grizzly Burgers, seasoned…
Lorie’s Wildridge Restaurant
RestaurantsLawrence Park Dinor
RestaurantsSet in a historic train car, Lawrence Park Dinor is the only dinor in Pennsylvania on the Historic Register and has been slinging…
Lawrence Park Dinor
RestaurantsShoreline Bar & Grille
RestaurantsShoreline Bar & Grille leans into fresh, regional ingredients and a curated beer, wine, and cocktail list, all with bayfront views that…
Shoreline Bar & Grille
RestaurantsColao's Ristorante
RestaurantsFamily-run since 1999, Colao's Ristorante serves Calabria-rooted recipes with an Erie accent, from house-made red sauce and pappardelle to…
Colao's Ristorante
RestaurantsStevo's Pizza
RestaurantsWhen you want legit New York-style slices and hearty deep-dish without overthinking dinner, Stevo's Pizza delivers on fresh ingredients,…
Stevo's Pizza
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