Luminary Distilling

8.3 mi

I absolutely love this place. The drinks are fantastic and unique. The service is phenomenal and…read morefriendly. The ambiance is perfectly quaint and relaxing. My wife and I try to make there every Friday that we can for and end of the week tradition which is more about getting a good drink.

Love the ambience and the good selection of their drinks here (it is quite pricey, but it is well…read moreworth the experience) . The schoolhouse is a great place to grab a drink and hangout with your friends. Though, there are limited selections of food/snack items offered.

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Tipsy Bean Cafe

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4.8 mi

Great place! Highly recommend. Will be back. Comfortable and cozy friendly atmosphere.read more

I visited this cute cafe on a whim while visiting Erie and was pleased with my experience. There…read morewas a bit of a wait to order but the cashier was pleasant. I ordered coffee and a few pastries and I have to say they had one of the best blueberry scones I've ever tasted. I will definitely check this place out again the next time I'm in town.

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The Skunk and Goat Tavern

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.

While on a 12-day road trip we had decided to stop for lunch. I pulled up Yelp to see what was…read moregood and close and found the skunk and goat. We had our dog with us so we only planted to get carry out, and then we discovered a shaded patio. We decided to stay and eat outside. I was standing at the host stand for quite a while because I hadn't noticed the seat yourself sign. I had also walked in the restaurant and was looking around for any employee - two servers at a table saw me standing there looking confused but then just went right back into the kitchen. When another guest pointed out the sign, I thought well that's great but if we want to sit outside will they ever know we are there. Someone finally returned to the bar and we were able to get a server. We ended up ordering three appetizers - skoat balls, cheese sticks, peach Burrata. All three good. I also ordered a blueberry mint mocktail beer that was actually quite disappointing. It was also quite a charming little town! Would like to go back again sometime, sadly that is unlikely to ever happen.

Really good non-alcoholic beer

Skillet cookie

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Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro

Always good food! The owners are beautiful people. Went for…read morehubby's birthday. His steak was cooked just as desired. I had the Moroccan stew; yummy!! The creole shrimp appetizer was divine. And the mini honey corn muffins delightful! If you haven't yet eaten here, you're missing out on this gem. When you go, tell the chef I sent you!

Pineapple Eddie's had been sitting on our "to try" list for probably 4 or 5 years, and thanks to a…read morelast-minute change of plans, we finally made it in. The restaurant is much larger than it appears from the outside. Once you head through the first dining room and down the steps, you're greeted by a warm, homey dining room with a surprisingly spacious bar. It has a comfortable neighborhood feel, and the staff was friendly throughout our visit. Our cocktails arrived in about 10 minutes, and the hush puppies followed about 20 minutes later. They had a nice flavor, but were much denser and chewier than I expected. The bigger issue was the wait for our entrees. With the restaurant not appearing particularly busy, nearly 50 minutes for fried chicken and jerk chicken felt excessive. The good news? The chicken absolutely delivered! Both the fried chicken and the jerk chicken were packed with flavor and easily stole the show. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy, while the jerk had a wonderful balance of seasoning and spice. Those dishes alone made the meal worthwhile. Unfortunately, my mashed potatoes arrived warm instead of hot. After such a long wait, I was hoping everything would come out piping hot, and that side just missed the mark. Cole slaw was fresh but pretty boring in the flavor department. I really wanted this to be the five-star experience that so many others have had. While this visit didn't quite live up to the hype, the quality of the chicken showed why Pineapple Eddie's has earned such a loyal following. We'll happily give them another shot someday and hope they earn that elusive fifth star.

Brown sugar bourbon fried chicken

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Entrance

A Francisco’s

4.2

5.6 mi

We love A Fransico's and I've given it a 5 star review on Google. We went here on Saturday…read morespecifically for Virgil's pizza. They had Gary, the owner of Virgil's, making his pizza and I was very much looking forward to having it again. He had my favorite pizza and I missed having it. So when I heard he was making his pizza again, I booked a reservation. Now, for the record, A. Francisco's is my new favorite pizza, Colin is a pizza genius. But I missed Virgil's, so I ordered my go to pepperoni pizza. I was pretty disappointed. As soon as they put the pizza down, I knew it was different. It didn't look like I knew Virgils to look like. The crust was different. The pepperoni was different... it wasn't Virgil's. I've eaten hundreds of squares. I would get 6 squares and eat them for lunch and want more...this time I ate two... just to be polite. The biggest difference was the dough. It didn't look like Virgil's and it didn't taste close to what Virgil's tasted like. My wife had the house made spaghetti with shrimp and it was very good. The buratta balls were excellent. Those were from A. Francisco's menu and we always have excellent food from here. But for someone who loved Virgil's, this was NOT the Virgil's that I remember and loved. I don't know what happened to his dough, but tonight I'm going to A. Francisco's for my new favorite pizza made by Colin. I'm not a fan of their pepperoni, so I go sausage and arugula. If they ever get the old world pepperoni that curls up, I'll go back to my go to.

My husband and I had a perfectly pleasant experience at A. Francisco's…read more We ordered the burrata bites to start. Crispy on the outside with perfectly melted, gooey cheese inside, and served with a marinara that was flavorful without being overly sweet. For our entrees we tried the OG (added sausage) and the prosciutto e arugula (added mushrooms). Both were delicious, featuring a well-balanced, crispy oven-baked crust that wasn't overly crunchy, elevated by parmesan, red pepper flakes, and a touch of sea salt. I also had an Aperol spritz to drink which was refreshing and perfect. Our server was quick and kind, and the vibe was modern and moody. We definitely see ourselves returning.

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Shoreline Bar & Grille

Had an amazing dinner at Shoreline Bar & Grille. I went with their Blackened Walleye sandwich…read more... It was perfect. Buttery toasted bun. Fish was perfectly cooked. Caper tartar sauce was great. 10/10, probably my favorite thing I ate this weekend while visiting Erie. Also tried the Shrimp & Crab Roll. This was great. Served cold. Good option as well. Overall, great time here. Service was great. Food was amazing. Beer was cold.

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.

The restaurant wraps around this bar.

Outdoor dining

Adobo BBQ Chicken Nachos

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Julius

5.0

(3 reviews)

5.3 mi

Very good food. We had brunch. It's a fixed menu for brunch and it includes your drink , fruit,…read moresoup, main dish, and dessert ( rice pudding). It's all homemade. I will have to try a dinner there.

Excellent food with a great atmosphere and one-of-a-kind Mexican fusion. Nothing else quite like it…read morein Erie. Owned by the former owner of Latino's.

Bay and Berry

4.6

(18 reviews)

5.4 mi

Had a great breakfast at Bay and Berry. I tried the omelet (you can choose 3 toppings), and it was…read morehuge and satisfyingly fluffy. Get the potato pancake as your side, you'll thank me. The classic pancake with butter and maple syrup is also delicious. They also have a nice selection of baked goods on display and serve alcoholic drinks. The restaurant was bustling during late morning service, but the server was attentive and the place was very clean. Will definitely be back.

Attended a conference in Erie last year and found Gen City Dinor my first morning. It was so good…read moreI went back every day. Leftba great review. Driving through Erie again, looking forward to another great breakfast, but alas, the sign on the door said " closed due to technical difficulties, see you tomorrow." So sad. Checked Yelp for an alternative. Bay and Berry had an even better rating and was close by. No comparison to Gem. Feels like a chain. Its bright & shiny, food was mediocre. For example, how can a biscuit to too hot to eat AND soggy? Very pedestrian and disappointing. Oh well.....

Gingerbread Cheesecake Pancakes

Baked goods

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Smoke on the Water

3.6

(16 reviews)

25.1 mi

Just stopped by Smoke on the Water and had an excellent dinner. I had the Walleye basket that was…read moredelicious. There was a band playing, service was friendly and fast, and the family got to watch the sun set on Lake Erie. Thanks to Smoke on the Water for a fantastic night!

This is a place that I wasn't disappointed that I tried, but I won't go back. "Scratch kitchen"…read morehas frozen fries. Turkey leg was over re-cooked and the skin was burnt to a crisp. Couldn't eat the skin. Pork belly on the blt had decent flavor, but was dry. The food runner handed us our food as, "sandwich and fries". Um ma'am which sandwich we have 5 at the table. All in all my first thought after our server took our drink order was, " I hope the foods better than the service" and it sort of was. Thank you but no thank you

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Room 33

Room 33 has been one of our favorite Erie restaurants for many years. We love the whole vibe. The…read morefood and drinks are well made and thought out, the live music is always a nice touch to an evening out and the space is very well designed. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially when they have a band performing. My go-to dish is the short rib dish. The mashed potatoes are amazing and the short ribs are packed with flavor. On this particular visit, they were a bit skimpy on the au jus sauce (it's normally got a healthy laddle of pan sauce on the bowl) but that's okay. I did splurge for my birthday and get a slice of the peanut butter pie. It was super rich and exactly what peanut butter lovers want in a peanut butter pie.

Hubs and I came here on a Monday evening. Spots like this are needed in Erie. We don't live here,…read morebut something other than Oliver's was finally nice to try. We started with "the 33" and "Black Widow", but I swapped the tequila for mezcal and that was a good choice! The 33 was absolutely delicious...but they did run out of Penelope for the day. So, a second drink unfortunately didn't happen. We put our order in for food about 10 minutes after getting there. No joke, the food arrived almost an HOUR later. We had to ask the bartender what was up; there was no proactive alert as to when the food was arriving. That was off-putting. The food was very good. It's hard to get a pork chop right and they managed to achieve it. The sides were also delicious. My husband's steak was very good and the spicy crema that they put on top was a nice touch. The wait time for the food was unacceptable, honestly. Something should have been comped, but the bartender was too busy to notice. No water refill for close to 30-40 minutes either. We would return but definitely on a different day, when they maybe have more employees working in the kitchen. Or maybe just skip food altogether. *shrug*

Black widow (with mezcal)

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The Juice Jar

The juice is amazing I had the blueberry Thrill and it was delicious, they also had carrot cake…read moremuffins that are worth a try, you must get her and try it out you won't be disappointed.

We stop here every time we are in town (7-8yrs now). Good food, great atmosphere…read more I recommend you give a try.

Roasted veggie grilled cheese with smoked provolone and garlic aioli with curried cauliflower soup. Delicious!!

Inside

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Jack + Mac: BBq'd jackfruit paired with creamy GF mac + cheese!

Erie Brewing Company

4.1

(31 reviews)

6.3 mi

The brewery based in Erie, PA has been around since 1993…read more It's a fantastic space-very modern and large, warehouse feel. Great service. Food is good---the pizza! They've got award-winning craft beers and the most popular is probably Railbender Ale (it's darn good). They've got some other well-known pours and a slew of others. Erie Brewing continues to put out stellar beer. Highly recommend.

6/20/25 Ate List:…read moreBeechwood Burger - 7.3 This spot is cool. I feel like it's deceptively solid. I've seen this spot go through so many iterations of name, execution, menu, and seating over the years. But it now "seems" to have stabilized somewhat. They do a kinda weird but not too crazy thing. Drinks can be ordered at your seat, food must be ordered at a window. Two seperate checks. Not insane, not convenient, but it's fine. Kinda sets these into the weird "Do I tip you both? Do I tip you at all?" Like it operates like a brewery but with the food "process" of Panera. Whatever. Anyway. So, before I say this - they get some credit because they "made it right" without me pressing. My food was given to another patron and I was waiting for 45 minutes before I asked what the deal was. They offered me a free app - appreciated. Meal wasn't comped but they felt bad, they fired up mine fresh, was ready in 15. Also, from the other guests, I seemed like an anomaly so I wouldn't let this fluke that they rectified be that impactful on my overall feelings. The burger was good. Their namesake burger. Overall very solid. Not an all-timer. But if I was craving a burger - this would satisfy it. Tots were solid too.

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Light fixture

Federal Hill Smokehouse

Some of the best briskit AND pork Ive eaten. Probably the best north of the Mason Dixon Line!…read moreWas in a hurry passing thru so just tried the meat! Cant wait to visit again!

The food is just amazing ... visited again today for lunch ... it's been about 6 months... I got…read morethere right around 11am and got in quick... then as I was getting sauce and drinks the line filled up quick.... Everyone knows this place crushes ... my only slight grip is I wish they were friendlier The cutter always seems pissed... But they could swear at me and I'd still buy there bbq ... it's just that damn good

Brisket plate with cole slaw and mac & cheese

Interior

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Tipsy Bean Cafe

(72 reviews)

4.8 mi

Great place! Highly recommend. Will be back. Comfortable and cozy friendly atmosphere.read more

I visited this cute cafe on a whim while visiting Erie and was pleased with my experience. There…read morewas a bit of a wait to order but the cashier was pleasant. I ordered coffee and a few pastries and I have to say they had one of the best blueberry scones I've ever tasted. I will definitely check this place out again the next time I'm in town.

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Emily C.

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6 years ago

Three words: Mother of Mules. If you and the girl gang - or guy gang (we don't judge) - love Moscow mules, Luminary is the place for your next GNO. The mother of mules is a COLOSSAL yet classic Moscow mule served in a gigantic copper mug. No kidding, this mug is bigger than your head. It's bigger than your dad's head. While the hefty price reflects the enormity of the mug, it's highly worth it. Our table of 5 got 2-3 drinks out of it each. Proceed with caution though, because you must have 4 people present to be able to order this coveted giant. In the words of the impeached 45, it's "HUUUGE." They also don't skimp on the garnishes. (Major key for mules.) The full, beautiful presentation of mint leaves and lime had our mother of mule looking like a well-loved house plant. I mean, it looked HEALTHY- a contained jungle if you will. 10/10 recommend the charcuterie board (pronounced shark coochie) as well. In all seriousness, service is also top-notch. The manager/owner is present at all tables ensuring your satisfaction - and safety - as the mule can be a weapon of mass destruction if not consumed responsibly. Seriously. Check out Luminary. Or don't. I mean... more mules for us. read more

Karen D.

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3

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6 years ago

Just had an early dinner at Luminary Distillery. We ordered the sous vide pork belly on risotto and thought we had died and gone to Heaven! My husband had a burger with umami fries & I had the margarita flatbread pizza. Everything was great! We are going back & I am ordering just the pork belly & fries! YOU NEED TO GET THERE SOON! P.S. We also bought baked goodies for later! Nice selection. read more

Gene S.

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3

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5 years ago

My wife and I absolutely love this place! Great place to go and sip on cocktails and catch a band. All of their whiskeys, bourbon, vodka, and rum are made in house. Great drinks, great atmosphere! Would definitely recommend to anyone and do to everyone I know and meet. Gene S. Erie Pa read more

Katelyn M.

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27

3 years ago

Sooo good! Cocktails- 10/10 Service- 10/10 Food- 15/10 Please make a stop here if you are in the area. read more

Amaruq C.

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1

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6 years ago

Never again. Went here with high hopes, but was severely disappointed.

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Hubs and I came here on a Monday evening. Spots like this are needed in Erie. We don't live here,…read morebut something other than Oliver's was finally nice to try. We started with "the 33" and "Black Widow", but I swapped the tequila for mezcal and that was a good choice! The 33 was absolutely delicious...but they did run out of Penelope for the day. So, a second drink unfortunately didn't happen. We put our order in for food about 10 minutes after getting there. No joke, the food arrived almost an HOUR later. We had to ask the bartender what was up; there was no proactive alert as to when the food was arriving. That was off-putting. The food was very good. It's hard to get a pork chop right and they managed to achieve it. The sides were also delicious. My husband's steak was very good and the spicy crema that they put on top was a nice touch. The wait time for the food was unacceptable, honestly. Something should have been comped, but the bartender was too busy to notice. No water refill for close to 30-40 minutes either. We would return but definitely on a different day, when they maybe have more employees working in the kitchen. Or maybe just skip food altogether. *shrug*

A Francisco’s

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We love A Fransico's and I've given it a 5 star review on Google. We went here on Saturday…read morespecifically for Virgil's pizza. They had Gary, the owner of Virgil's, making his pizza and I was very much looking forward to having it again. He had my favorite pizza and I missed having it. So when I heard he was making his pizza again, I booked a reservation. Now, for the record, A. Francisco's is my new favorite pizza, Colin is a pizza genius. But I missed Virgil's, so I ordered my go to pepperoni pizza. I was pretty disappointed. As soon as they put the pizza down, I knew it was different. It didn't look like I knew Virgils to look like. The crust was different. The pepperoni was different... it wasn't Virgil's. I've eaten hundreds of squares. I would get 6 squares and eat them for lunch and want more...this time I ate two... just to be polite. The biggest difference was the dough. It didn't look like Virgil's and it didn't taste close to what Virgil's tasted like. My wife had the house made spaghetti with shrimp and it was very good. The buratta balls were excellent. Those were from A. Francisco's menu and we always have excellent food from here. But for someone who loved Virgil's, this was NOT the Virgil's that I remember and loved. I don't know what happened to his dough, but tonight I'm going to A. Francisco's for my new favorite pizza made by Colin. I'm not a fan of their pepperoni, so I go sausage and arugula. If they ever get the old world pepperoni that curls up, I'll go back to my go to.

My husband and I had a perfectly pleasant experience at A. Francisco's…read more We ordered the burrata bites to start. Crispy on the outside with perfectly melted, gooey cheese inside, and served with a marinara that was flavorful without being overly sweet. For our entrees we tried the OG (added sausage) and the prosciutto e arugula (added mushrooms). Both were delicious, featuring a well-balanced, crispy oven-baked crust that wasn't overly crunchy, elevated by parmesan, red pepper flakes, and a touch of sea salt. I also had an Aperol spritz to drink which was refreshing and perfect. Our server was quick and kind, and the vibe was modern and moody. We definitely see ourselves returning.

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Food and service for excellent we chose the app ordering feature from the table while we listen to…read morelive musicians who are quite interesting. I see them is storytellers so if you're into a laid-back evening of enjoyment visit voodoo brewery.

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