Actually, Siri recommended Meeder's (in a manner of speaking) while looking for breakfast spot to…read morebreak the monotony of a long drive and wanting to get off the regular circuit of the chain restaurant franchises on the interstate. Taking the exit and driving into Ripley only took in total 10 extra minutes and it was well worth it, both for the fare offered there and for a glimpse into a small American town, which is somewhat outside of my experience, being a big city person. It was the bacon that spurred me to write this review. Perfectly cooked, not too chewy, not brittle and overcooked. Bacon was just part of the Breakfast Supreme, which lived up to its name: very tasty sausage patties, well but not too well scrambled eggs, rye toast and the potatoes! Fried in bacon fat perhaps? Crispy around the edges but still somewhat soft in the center. Perfection. What wasn't perfect, in fact , was far from perfect, was the coffee. But coffee for me must meet a very high standard. Unfair in a diner setting. So, the coffee was what it was. The wait staffers seemed to be part of the stalwart crew there. Bringing dignity to a practice that some dismiss as mere "service" jobs. So, off to Meeders you go when you are looking for breakfast in a non-corporate setting.

Step back 50 years and saunter into this diner close to the PA border that has intentionally…read moreremained in a time warp. Meeder's Restaurant has been a family operation for 50+ years. Its history is written on the menu. And if you're from another country and want to experience authentic American food in an authentic American atmosphere, Meeder's is one place to do so. And I did. Half of the tables were taken up with locals catching up on the latest happenings - or maybe complaining about how New York City is still bleeding them dry, with the support of the morons in Albany. You never know. It appears to be a mom-and-pop operation, with a businesslike Mom handling the money and an excitable Pop waiting the tables. A Norman Rockwell picture come to life. I had the quarter pound burger, with chips and a pickle on the side. The patty was pretty good, done medium well. And not much else. Unlike a chicken sandwich, which does not need extra stuff to make it taste good, burgers do need extras like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, bacon, roasted garlic, pico de gallo, and others to add to the taste. And this burger simply did not have enough. A little pricey. On the other hand, remember what I wrote about NYC bleeding Upstate and Western NY dry? Smart people are moving out of the state, if they can sell their houses. There is not much money to go around here. Meeder's pricing their food $1 higher than other places is how they stay in business. Meeder's Restaurant. Go for the living history, and take the food for what it is. America, Bless God.

Been coming here for years. Doesnt flatten your wallet. I recommend the moose wings as they are…read morehella delish

The service absolutely sucks and the employees are very rude. They favor the bar and won't check on…read moreyour table. Save yourself the annoyance.

we were driving N from Columbus Ohio, supposed to be food Capitol ... thinking we were walking into…read morea bar... with Bar food.... were blown away with their menu... ordered baked Haddock, with mushroom risotto, Truly the best fish I have eaten in any restaurant!!!The Chef is a talented Person!!! Thank You!!!

I've enjoyed Pub 20 catering and had the best soup I've had in my life not to mention wonderful…read morelobster rolls and delicious cheesecake!

This is a hidden gem.. off the beaten path. Don't let appearances fool you. We have vacationed in…read morethis area for years and never tried this place until recently. We always thought it was either closed or just a dive bar from the looks off the outside and location, but it's very deceiving. Great service and the food was really good. We will definitely be going back!

Thursday nite not really busy. Place was quiet and very clean. Food was good, creamy mushroom soup…read morewas wonderful. Waitress was awesome and super helpful. On special- seared scallops on polenta with creamy veggie sauce. 3 scallops $38! Too expensive!

In response to Milen D's recent review of Firestones(which I witnessed)…read more I honestly can't decide what's more embarrassing: your experience at the restaurant or the fact that you thought this review was worth posting. You apparently walked in expecting the entire establishment to revolve around your very specific demands, got disappointed, called someone a "clown," accused them of lying, and then produced this barely decipherable masterpiece of nonsense. The staff didn't fail you--you failed to understand where you were, what they offered, and apparently how restaurants work. And judging by the grammar and coherence of this review, I'm not sure you were in any condition to be evaluating anyone else's performance. Being unhappy with a meal is one thing. Throwing a tantrum because a restaurant didn't conform to whatever bizarre expectations you had in your head is another. Do everyone a favor next time: stay home, lower your expectations, and let the adults enjoy their dinner without having to witness another episode of The World's Most Confused Customer. The restaurant got one bad review. You got permanently immortalized as the person who wrote it. I'd say one of those is considerably harder to recover from.

Firestone's Kitchen…read more This was the BEST pizza I've had in Erie as a traveller looking to settle here. I've tried 3 others, mostly very flat on crust or flavor (all independent places). Firestone's pizza has an excellent char, solid sauce and flavorful toppings. The restaurant also has a beer/wine store, and a eye pleasing meat counter/butcher. I have no complaints - friendly service, fair priced pizza for excellent quality, and the liquor section has some charm to the decor. ***From the road, look for Gordon's (even though Firestone Kitchen is the eatery). Gordon's is more prominent from the road.

Not great, bar food at best, average service, 100% not worth the drive. Tasteless food on both our…read moreplates.

Great spot in the middle of nowhere with an amazing menu of regular items and also specials. Great…read morebeer cocktail selection. Staff was very friendly and engaging. Log cabin-ish atmosphere with fireplaces. Lots of memorabilia on the walls and lots of charm. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Our waitress, Paula, always provides friendly, excellent service to our group of classmates that…read moremeets at The Harvest once a month for lunch.

Paula was great!!! Friendly, fast, attentive, positive attitude - which goes a long way when you…read moreare needing food while on a car trip! Food was great! Stopped to eat there for lunch around 1230, Friday August 14th.

The American Legion in Brocton is open to the public. Great atmosphere friendly people. Fun…read morebartenders. The fish fry on Friday is well known throughout the area it's a must try

Everything is good there. Food,service and drinks. We especially love the seafood and fish frys on…read moreFridays.

Highly recommend this hidden gem right off I-90!…read more Stopped at Jack's Barcelona Drive In for lunch and it was a fantastic find. It's just a quick exit off I-90 and practically on the lake -- super convenient whether you're heading to Niagara Falls or traveling back toward Pennsylvania or Ohio. The food was excellent and you can really taste the care they put into it. They source as locally as possible, with their perch and other fresh fish coming straight from the fish market across the street. I had a hand-patted juicy beef burger topped with their homemade chili -- delicious. The curly fries are made in-house: they take a whole potato, spiralize it on the spot, and fry it fresh. They were outstanding! The owner also makes all the pies in-house, and everything we tried was super fresh. Prices were fair for the area, the service was genuinely friendly, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the welcoming atmosphere. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop here -- you won't be disappointed!

Delicious fresh perch sandwiches! Is very rustic, don't expect much in the way of ambiance, but…read morethis place is a great little lakeside restaurant with good fish!

What a cool place. Spacious seating so you are not packed in. Huge portions. i had the fish and…read morechips. split them with my wife and left stuffed. we had the goat balls appetizer. all the food was delicious. our waiter was great. attentive without being too pushy. Highly recommend. i will say, it is not cheap. but the portions and quality justify the prices.

We got skunked at the Skink and Goat tavern on Monday…read more We have been driving from New England to Ohio to drop our oldest off at college and always wanted to come here. It is their senior year, so it was our last chance so we made sure to stop. We came in on a Monday around 1 pm. I had made a reservation, but not needed The waitress promptly brought us menus. There were five other tables occupied. We waited 25 minutes (I started a stop watch after 10) and the waitress never came back to take our order, bring us water or see if we had any questions. We had the menu down. I tried to flag her down but she ignored us. So we got up and left. All in all a very disappointing experience. We were so looking forward to it, the music was great, the food smelled great. But the service was beyond horrible. .