50 Best American Restaurants in Erie

“giselle is my server and she’s the best, super nice and friendly, there’s really good food and overall a nice place.“

“Keep up the hard work! Outstanding food and service, See ya's tonight!“

“Efficient, friendly, clean & great food. Nothing but great things to say about Shirley’s!“

“We ate here and the food was amazing but what was even more amazing was our waitress, Camryn. She went above and beyond for our family and made us feel like family. We were all impressed and will recommend everyone to this lovely place and hope they get her as a server(I’m sure all the servers are great just never had one as caring and compassionate as her)“

“When visiting Erie i l love breakfasting at Lorie’s. Omelets are the best I ever had and I also love the Hunter’s breakfast with corned beef hash. The staff is great!“

“Our table of 14, last evening, were fortunate to have Tyler & Julie as our servers! Dinner was so amazing! We were celebrating 3 anniversaries & a birthday & after the delicious food we were surprised with a "sparkling" dessert! We'll be back, again, soon!“

“Absolutely love the food and the people! John is such a pleasant guy and a fun jokester:)“

“Food is always good. service was pleasant and fast. Love the decor.“

“I want to give a huge shout out to the workers at Panos on Sunday morning. We had more people then anticipated for breakfast and they accommodated us with ease and professionalism. It turned from 15 to 29 people! Waitresses kept calm, everything ran smoothly and was a pleasure to be served with such grace. Thank you!! 😁“

“Thank you Bistro 26, For The Great Food And Lauren, For The Great service . Our party of 10 had a wonderful time. Best birthday yet, Thanks again, The staff at Braserie,Dearie“

“Awesome people great food“

“Food is great greek dog is amazing. Gentlemen gave me a free Greek dog to try now I'm hooked.I guess I don't miss red hot's that much. Great service as well a great guy i be going back again.“

“🔥🔥“

“This place is absolutely phenomenal. Great customer service fantastic food great pricing on it all they use Smith hotdogs. Everything is wonderful. There isn’t a single item on the menu that isn’t delicious me and my son’s favorite new place.“

“Always good food and they have the drive thru thing down to a science.“

“I went on a Sunday during a trip to Erie because this restaurant came recommended from several web searches and I was not disappointed. I went with my wife and two teenaged daughters. We had a BBQ chicken pizza, a burrito, and a chicken cordon bleu wrap. We all enjoyed our food. Beware that the most convenient parking is along the street (I have no problem with that but some may have difficulty). There is plenty of room to eat inside. I recommend it.“

“I’ve had these guys taco fries twice now and all i can tell you is the flavor is amazing!!!! so good!!!!! the taco fries with either chicken or beef is amazing with the teriyaki flavoring!!!! 10/10 highly recommend if you love tacos!!!!!! 🌮 thanks guys!!!!!“

“I cannot be as thankful for great people like those at the Erie Applebee's. We had a family emergency right after we placed our food, they helped us get out the door with our appetizer (which we ate in the car while speeding home, and it was fantastic!)“

“delicious meal ! great service and atmosphere. fair pricing, and the $4 margaritas where fab!“

“Nice hotel! Beautiful view“

“Such a cool establishment! Great service and good food at a more than fair price. The ducks, Mo and MissMo are cool.“

“Thank you The Cork 1794 for the BEST time today! Service was absolutely amazing, the food was delicious and Elsa was beyond perfect and made my daughter the happiest girl! Face Painting by Connie LLC is always the cherry 🍒 on top! Thank you thank you thank you! ❄️ Elsa brunch was beyond magical 🌟“

“Just left the dinor for our Sunday breakfast. We love the food and the staff. This is a must try place!“

“First of all, I don’t know where Braedon and Wheels came from, but keep them at all cost! I listen to other staff interactions with guest and everyone seems pretty thorough. It’s quite refreshing actually! I came in for lunch at about 2 o’clock and ordered the chicken skillet with the bourbon glaze and it was amazing! My son had the deluxe chicken sandwich and he scraped the plate. Crazy work! Anyways, I can’t wait to come back again! This was a pretty dope experience!
PS I don’t know who they got on the aux, but they snapping on that too! Playlist fire!“

“From the front door to when we left everything was superb. Food was wonderful. My server was amazing and attended to every need. The management staff stopped by and expressed interest in our experience. Over all perfect. I would give more stars if I could. 100% recommend.“

“Wonderful experience! Our server, Chloe was warm and attentive. We shared the burrata and calamari appetizers and a wedge salad. The portions were more than generous and everything was delicious. The view on the patio was amazing, highly recommend!!“

“Great portions and great value. Our waitress did an excellent job.“

“Eat'nPark has been around alot of years and thrives today due to a solid 3 meal menu well taken care of restaurants and great service ! My mushroom and onion burger was great ! You had to open wide to take a bite in to the double patty burger dressed with plenty of grilled mushrooms and onions and it wasn't overkill to have my favorite style of onion rings crispliy breaded as a side. My party also had the enormous whales tale fish sandwich in which half had to go home in a box to be doubly enjoyed later. And a full breakfast of bacon eggs and toast was perfectly made to order. This was the Peach st location in Erie Pa Great quick service and a very nice waitress took care of our needs of drinks and extra napkins. We keep coming back to this same location over any other place in Erie now for years“

“unfortunately, Sara's keeps on disappointing me. I loved this place. the oversimplified menu and change in ingredients leaves little to be desired. my visit today left me with an incorrect order. and even though it was their mistake, I had to go back to the register outside to reorder and pay again. all while holding my other order and 2 little kids. after I told the worker that this was a horrible way to treat a customer, she smirked and told me very sarcastically to have a good day. my gift card couldn't be honored because they don't have the scanners anymore, and my food had everything that I didnt want on it. do better.“

“Wow !! Everything I have ordered has been delivered and amazing !! Highly recommend“

“Love this place...Darcy is the "Best"“

“We frequently visit this restaurant on Wednesdays, and I always ensure to tip generously. However, during my recent visit, my wife ordered the new chicken skillet dinner. When she inquired about the quantity of waffle fries, the manager, Mindy, responded that they couldn’t provide more, stating that it was only fries. Notably, the advertisement prominently features a plate full of waffle fries. Despite the server’s apology for Mindy’s rude behavior, which I believe was unnecessary, I felt that the disparity between the advertised quantity and the actual amount served was unacceptable.

Edited we are back after the GM called and everything was delicious!! I tried the new bangin burger highly recommend“

“This is one of our favorite chain restaurants. We have eaten here many, many times over the years. We have NEVER had a problem with food or service (or at least one that ruined our dining experience).
Today, our server, Corey was absolutely an on-point server!!! He was attentive to our needs without being stalkerish. We had an appetizer of chicken wraps. I had the Lemon Chicken and my hubby had a ribeye. I will only have a salmon dinner at Longhorn, but I just had salmon at home. The Lemon Chicken was sooo delicious. So much flavor, juicy, and tender. Also, you have to try the Brussel sprouts. They’re addicting. Always enjoy this affordable chain restaurant.“

“Delicious food & we had a wonderful server!“

“Our first time at Doc Holliday’s and pleased to find the food and service were both great. A wide and varied menu. The only caveat, you having to be willing to put up with smoking or the lingering effects of those who do. Otherwise, a nice place!“

“I love coaches, very nice cooks and bartenders! Food amazing overall everything great!“

“Friendly atmosphere. Good food. Great view.“

“This restaurant is a hidden gem! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service couldn't have been better--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. What makes it extra special is the atmosphere: it's set in a beautifully preserved old-fashioned train station, which gives the whole experience a charming and unique touch. A perfect place to enjoy a great meal in a setting full of history and character. Order battered fish and chips.“

“My husband and I tried for the first time and had a wonderful experience! The food was fabulous, the service was awesome! Atmosphere was perfect! We will definitely be back ♥️♥️♥️“

“Super good homemade food, pleasant atmosphere outstanding customer service. If you've never had breakfast there go now!“

“First time at the Oasis tiki bar. Danielle waited on us and she is fantastic. She has a great personality and service was great. We will be back.“

“Very affordable food and games. Friendly and hard working staff. Brought our two kids and they loved playing skeeball and ar $0.25 a game it was very affordable and allowed for them to play for a good amount of time! No kids menu but plenty of good affordable food on the menu for the kids to have grilled cheese, chicken tenders, cheese pizza, etc.“

“Go every Monday for their special on wings. 75c wings is a pretty hard price to beat nowadays with inflation! They have dart boards and a pool table, which are almost always open. Kendra is a great waitress and is always down to have a great conversation with us!“

“Cali’s has solid food options and one of the only kitchens still open late. Always excited for greens on a menu, great service too. Don’t miss the Thai chili sauce.“

“Kabryena was amazing. I came in with 7 ppl and she had a full bar on top of a party in the corner… she rocked it. Kept a great attitude as a manager of a bar I was very impressed w her and her personality while being busy. I’d defiantly come back especially if she was working“

“always treated like family. the lunch is always the tastiest and the drinks are great. I've been a member for several years and although I only live in this area for half of the year,,,, the memories of the staff always remembers what you drink. a place with out the drama. I belong to a few different clubs and prefer the SAC over and above all the rest.“

“Our All School Class Reunion was held at the Colony Banquet Hall this past weekend. Everything was perfect - the Hall can accommodate so many people comfortably, and the wait staff was top notch! They were quick to service the tables, bring whatever was needed, and kind and polite as well! The food was great too! I would definitely recommend the Colony for any of your catering needs!! Thanks for a great reunion!!“

“The wings are the best in town hands down. One of the few places you can still get a pitcher of beer. ❤️ Park Tav!“

“Most incredible French Onion Soup I have EVER tasted. And I order French onion soup every time I’m at a new place that serves it. There is no recipe or establishment that can compare with the soup I had at the Beechwood Inn. It was a mission of mine to find the best French onion soup and after 25 years of searching, I can honestly say mission complete.
My son had the Big Wood burger and couldn’t say enough positive things about it.
We grabbed a cherry cheesecake desserts to go. It was also fabulous and you could tell it was homemade with its thick, buttery, graham cracker crust.
Loved the homestyle rustic ambience of both the dining and bar area. The murals/wood carvings are quite unique and add to the country home cooking feel.
Service was quick and friendly.
The total meal was quite inexpensive.
The only thing that disappointed me had nothing to do with the Beechwood inn, but the fact that none of the local Erie visitor guides even mentioned the existence of this place. Shame on them for not listing this hidden gem of a local business.“

“Rum Runner is located right by Lake Erie, making it a perfect spot to watch the sunset while enjoying your food and drinks.

Everything we tried today was delicious. All the fried seafood was fresh and came with three sauces (my favorite is the cold sweet sauce). The burger was juicy and well-seasoned.
I really love their special cocktails—my go-tos are the Passion Colada and the Rum Runner. Both drinks are refreshing and perfect for summer.

The staff is friendly and welcoming.

Had a great time here and will definitely be back!“