Hooks Catfish Kitchen

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Amazing view of the lake. Nice selection of oysters for an appetizer. Tomahawk pork chop was cooked…read moreto perfection. Large piece of fish on the fish and chips platter. Service as attentive an professional.

Rating after a few visits. Consistently meh experiences…read more It's a nice looking place in a great location with beautiful view of the lake. Upscale decor. Service is average. Food is their weakness. Menu attempts to be fine cuisine and is priced as such. But execution lacking. Latest was medium rare steak that was way overcooked. Lobster risotto -huge serving of risotto with a pinch of lobster. Go there to enjoy a drink at the bar. Pass on anything more.

BBQ pork belly

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Lobster ravioli

Smuggler's Wharf

2.9(267 reviews)

Smugglers' Wharf…read more GOOD: Food quality, service and atmosphere BAD: Price heavy on sides and starters I loved my experience at Smuggler's Wharf. The food was delicious, the service fast and friendly and the location is pristine. The bay views make the already cozy interior even better. It loses a star because they really put the squeeze on when it comes to simple things like french fries. Fries are cheap to make and a customer favorite. Your options are 9.00 starter or additional 5.00 when you pay for a sandwich - hard pass. It worked out because the potato salad they offer free is bonkers good. The other thing I didn't like is they charge 9 for a cup (ouch) then 10 for a bowl of soup. I ordered the bowl - very tiny little thing. My two cents, get a nice glass of wine (if that's your jam) and a quality entree. Iam going back for the carbonara very soon.

The servers were nice and attentive, the restaurant itself is definitely due for renovations and a…read moredeep cleaning and dusting. It's old and run down and needs upgrades especially in the bathroom. The door in the restroom couldn't even close and it blocked the sink. I had to stand on the side of the sink to wash my hands. Then the blower to dry my hands was very weak ( they need a new one) and there were no paper towels available to dry my hands, so I had to allow them to air dry until I got to the table and used napkins. This place is like a catch of the day, sea to take kind of place. Which I would expect being located on the bay. But the seafood was flavorless. The table had fried calamari, and although it wasn't chewy, it wasn't seasoned with anything so it was like cheating crispy air. The other food was pretty flavorless as well, which seems to be a trend in Erie, PA. I had a burger, the burger wasn't anything to be desired. Definitely lacked flavor and seasoning. The fries were good fried pretty good but had no salt. The veggies on my burger however were fresh and had a good crunch. The fish was a bit under fried for my liking, I sent back and they fried another piece without a problem, but it still could have been fried longer. The chocolate cake was ok not too sweet however, it was a bit dense. I probably wouldn't come back here.

Inside

Shellfish Carbonara & mushrooms on the side

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Smugglers Sex on the Beach

Shoreline Bar & Grille

4.2(228 reviews)

Beautiful spot on the Lake/Bay in Erie PA. It is part of the Courtyard by Marriott and the…read moreConvention Center but has a nice ambiance. Our service for a late lunch was great. We had fish and chips and the crab and shrimp roll. Both were delicious!

Gave it a second chance, and it was much better this time! The fish tacos (mahi mahi fish) were…read morereally good, and the fries were seasoned perfectly. For apps, we tried the guacamole, which was refreshing, but the portion could be larger--it wasn't enough for the amount of chips. There were three of us, and we had to order two servings, and still had chips leftover. Honestly, it's not my number one choice, but it's a decent option for a casual weeknight dinner or apps. Service was impeccable.

Outdoor dining

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The restaurant wraps around this bar.

Two45 Waterfront Grille

4.0(36 reviews)

Two45 Waterfront Grille fails to impress…read more.. Accidental reservation on my part! My parents and sister live in Erie and I visited recently and I had lunch nearby and it was great. I didn't think too much into the reservation but when I showed up it was definitely not the place I recall (now known as Pier 6) but I recall looking at photos that it would be worth checking it out. We were promptly seated and greeted by the waitress. The lunch menu is brief with a few items in each section of Apps, salads, sandwiches and plates. We opted for the calamari as we heard it was a good app to start with. At the same time we ordered drinks which consisted of coffee, Expresso martini and the aperol spritz. The calamari came out and it was a good amount. However, they were very small and it was dry. We got the perch sandwich and it came out with an enormous amount of shoe string fries which imo are the worse type as they are typically over fried and so were these. Frying a good filet of fish is usually a bad idea and this sandwich would be better served to be grilled when your fries are fried and the calamari is fried too. Service was slow for being an empty restaurant. Note: we had a 4 year old with us and the key is to always rush their food asap so they stay content. Since we waited a bunch of time, we had some ancy people at the table after 1 hour 45 minute lunch where the room was essentially empty. Much improvement can be had otherwise spend your dollars at Pier 6 for a much better experience.

Stopped in on a Saturday night around 9:45 PM. Great service, even though the food took a little…read morelong. I suggest making a reservation, as we had one and still had to wait a bit. Out of all the fine dining experiences I've had in Erie so far, this would be at the top... food wise and view wise. It's beautiful to sit outside and have the view of the bicentennial tower right next to the water! Now for the dish details! -Buffalo cauliflower was nothing special, your standard Buffalo cauliflower with a side of ranch... great to share for the table. The Roasted Organic Chicken was so juicy and tender, it fell right off the bone. Mashed potatoes and green beans paired perfectly. One of my favorites! -The heirloom tomato salad was a 7/10... I think the tomato wedges needed to be smaller pieces. This salad had the best croutons I've ever had! French onion soup was also a standout for me... definitely recommend! -Lastly Walleye Fish & chips: I think they could've included a bit more fish (it was three tenders), tasted good tho...7/10 as well! I would definitely come back here again and recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fine dining waterfront experience in Erie!

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Storming Crab - Erie, Pa

4.4(33 reviews)

5.4 mi

I love seafood! When the place opened I knew I had to try it! I have been there a handful of times…read moreand can't wait to go back! They start you off with complimentary seafood bread which I really liked! I always opt to choose and make my own boil, I get Lobster Tails and Crab Legs, and get Cajun butter Hot as I like spicy!

Our server was amazing. He was so nice and patient. The atmosphere was great looking at all the…read morewritings on the wall. Food was good but was expecting more out of the combo.

Dungeness crab, mussels, potatoes, sausage, and broccoli

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Outside.

Sloppy Duck

3.2(136 reviews)

0.9 mi

Staying at Sarah's campground, we decided to branch out and see what was in the area. This looked…read morepretty good on yelp! Overall, it was! Unfortunately, the bartender was also serving the lounge and she was a little overwhelmed with the numbers. That said she was doing her best. We ordered adult drinks. I wanted a standard Manhattan and ended up with something that was a cross between an old-fashioned and a Manhattan. Needless to say, I switched to an IPA after that. My wife really enjoyed her chocolate tini. The Mandarin salad was pretty good. Overall, I thought the addition of the crabcake set it off well! The highlight of our entire meal were the seasoned chips! Absolutely delicious and out of this world! They were so good we took some home.

Go for the view. This looks like a fun venue, with an emphasis on fun vs food. Don't get me wrong,…read morethe food is fine but it wouldn't be the draw for me. They have an outside area that is nice for dining, we ate on the second floor--- the sun was brutal but again, the view. Easy parking. Extensive menu. Large bar area inside and out.

Ducks

Beer cheese nachos

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View from the upper deck of the Sloppy Duck

Chippers Seafood & Southern Fusion

4.7(46 reviews)

0.4 mi

One of my favorite spots, not fancy but good food. Have…read moregotten the fish and the bag boils, all good.

Had an impromptu trip to Erie sunday and my husband and I are so glad we checked out Chippers…read more The food was absolutely delicious and the service was kind and quick. We can't wait to come back for a bag boil!

That is my $30 boil bag and the $30 shrimp meal that my husband got that had six pieces of shrimp

Perch & shrimp w collards and slaw

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Calamari's Squid Row

3.9(117 reviews)

6/22/25 Ate List:…read moreChicken Cordon Bleu Wrap - 7.4 Grew up in Erie and I feel like this spot is a like "not so hidden" underdog sort of gem. Whenever I've been here, it's never packed. But each time when im leaving we say, "yeah that was the right move." It's a little further from the Bayfront but it's a lot better than some of the options that are closer. The vibe here is great. So glad that this place has withstood so much turnover nearby. Food is consistently great. Lunch, dinner, even brunch is SOLID. This time, I did the Chicken Cordon Bleu Wrap with tots. Could've just been a silly assumption, did not expect the wrap to be toasted. Now this was on a 100 degree day, so wouldve personally preferred it to be cold this day but all good. Tots are dependable and great too. Wish I received a larger potion though. Was kind of surprise it wasn't like filling the plate and was more a scattered handful. Love this spot though. Great experience, great staff, will absolutely stop back in.

We usually enjoy stopping at Calamari's when we're in town, and their Boom Boom Shrimp Grinder is…read moreour go-to order. On this visit, we both ordered the grinder, but my first bite felt off -- something was missing. Sure enough, when I lifted the bun, the most important part was missing: the boom boom sauce. It took a few minutes to get our server's attention, but once we mentioned it, she quickly brought sides of the sauce for us. After adding it ourselves, the sandwich tasted the way it should, though the bread was a bit dry since the sauce wasn't baked in. I'll also note that we typically visit for lunch, but this trip was later in the evening. The vibe was very different -- louder crowd, mostly college kids, and slower service due to how busy it was. We'll probably stick to lunch visits going forward, since that's when we've had the best experience.

Patio

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Artichoke dip with pita bread

The Cork 1794

4.1(289 reviews)

2.9 mi

My first time there, went in for lunch, food and service were both excellent. Would highly…read morerecommend for a quick and delicious bite or a nice experience with friends or business lunch. I will definitely be back.

Loved the food, service and brunch. I never have a breakfast burrito, but this one was great…read more Champagne was on point. Only strange thing was when I called, they didn't know what time brunch was till, apparently 2 pm. And weird cool wallpaper in the men's room.

Beautiful interior space.

Meaty crabcake appetizers, light and delicious perfectly seasoned calamari and firecracker shrimp (best I've ever had)

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Cocktail

Oliver's Rooftop

3.9(185 reviews)

0.5 mi

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I can't honestly give it a full review…read more Service was excellent. Attentive and kind. Even a short conversation, that is missing in today's restaurant scene. Food was Mid. Salad not so fresh, with bad premade blue cheese. Sticky wing were not cooked to their best. Still Fatty and less than impressive. House beer was sold out. But the server led me well with a local IPA. The pics of specials looked promising.

Beautiful location! Great views from the rooftop. This was my second time visiting the restaurant…read more Made a reservation for dinner; when I arrived they said it was canceled. Luckily they were able to accommodate our group. One thing I love is how they bring a pictures of the dinner specials over to view on an iPad. Chef does a fantastic job with presentation. Ordered the halibut special and it was delish.