Neat and cozy atmosphere. A bit pricey for Erie. The short rib was pieces of meat on the potatoes and reminded me of Top Round as opposed to short rib. When I order short rib, I expect an actual short rib on the plate. Other than that, the experience was good. Server Josh was prompt and personable. Beer was in a deceiving small glass for tap beer. Prices reminiscent of PGH or Cincinnati, not small town Erie. Mac and cheese was good. I couldn't eat the app burgers due to aioli, and no offer to bring one free of aioli. I love the atmosphere, but very disappointed in my short rib dish. Asked for any reduction sauce instead of aioli and nothing was possible (I don't consider this a big ask). read more

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Hidden in plain sight I've passed this place more than 50 times during my visits to Erie and never even blinked. Well that is until last week. I came here for an early dinner and my oh my I have got to pay more attention. Go in, push the book case and plan to stay awhile! Cocktails outstanding, appetizers were plentiful, the entree was just ok, vibes were everything. I started with the hibiscus spritzer which was a little bit on the sweet side for me but very refreshing. The whipped feta plate (I cannot recalled the exact name) with a very large portion with whipped feta, pita bread, rye crisps and sweet peppers which was healthy and refreshing. For an entree we decided to share the short ribs. It was a very large portion that came with mashed potatoes and steamed carrots. The temperature was off like it wasn't fresh, it wasn't hot the short rib was dry the carrots were hots, the potatoes lukewarm, the plate hot, all very odd. I didn't care for it so I'm glad we shared it. My friend enjoyed it I didn't say anything. For dessert (there is no menu so they share the specials verbally) We selected what we were told was a strawberry cheesecake. It was not cheesecake. It was definitely a shortbreak with a way too sweet frosting. I was very disappointed in this because I would chosen the chocolate cake (or nothing). Just as we wrapped up the live music had started. This place is super cute, and perfect for drinks, dinner, a date, the live music, etc. read more

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Always amazing!! Had my husband's retirement party here booked the place out for the night. It was awesome. Everybody was top-notch food drinks everything read more

So cute inside! Drinks were good & food was delicious. The short rib was so tender it fell apart and melted in my mouth. Mashed potatoes were perfectly seasoned garlic and so creamy! Our waitress was patient with us while I was catching up with my friend so overall great service as well :) read more

Room 33 - Frankie's Flat Iron and Sonny's Short Rib - Cafes Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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Service was very good. Food was decent but not good enough to get be back. Ambiance was ok. Good entertainment.

Room 33 never disappoints! Our party of four enjoyed delicious and perfectly prepared salmon dishes. Our server was incredible and paid attention to every detail! The entertainer was quite talented and provided music that still allowed us to converse! Great place! Great time! read more

It's a very fun spot to visit. The bookcase entrance and the Prohibition vibe inside add to the experience. Definitely a must try.

The food was served hot and did not disappoint. Everything tasted fabulous. The drinks did taste a little strong but some people would prefer it that way--it was just not for me. The restaurant itself was pretty empty but the entrance was very unique as a bookshelf was utilized as a door. Overall good experience. read more

Room 33 - 33 Burger, mac n cheese, pasta - Cafes Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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Here for the music - The V Band are always stellar - and a cocktail. I had a Sazerac and M had the maple walnut old fashioned. Both were delicious. The ambiance is really great. And did I mention the band? read more

We spent a few days in Erie for my birthday this past weekend. One of our favorite things to do is explore new places. True to that, we stumbled across Room 33 while we were walking downtown Erie. We popped in to see what this little corner bar was all about and we noticed a live band was setting up. The hostess told us they were playing that night. Covid took away one of my lifelines (live entertainment) so needless to say, we knew exactly how we were going to spend my birthday. We went back to the hotel and got dressed and walked right back to Room 33 and grabbed the last two seats at the bar. The live band was AMAZING. The drinks and service were top notch. And the FOOD!!!! We could NOT find one thing to complain about. We started with short rib sliders and crab cakes and both were perfectly executed. He ordered the short rib dinner and I got the Mac and cheese with chicken. If you are ever in Erie, you have to stop in. You will not be disappointed, I promise. I can't wait to come back! read more

Ambiance here is always a 10/10! The dark and moody secret library vibes pair perfectly with the unique cocktails they serve here. I've been to Room 33 multiple times before this visit for large group events or just a quick cocktail at the bar. We did not have a reservation and were greeted by a staff member who said she would have to a see if they had any availability for the evening. After 5-10 mins, she had not returned and the line behind us grew. The bartender came out from behind the bar, sat us and some other parties and said a server would be with us. After another 10 mins, no one came so we went to the bar to order. The bartender felt terrible we had waited so long, and gave us our first round on the house, which was incredibly kind! Drinks as always, were strong yet balanced and flavorful. I think the prices are reasonable for the quality. We ordered the bees knees, French 75, black widow, good fella and sazerac, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed :) I'm hoping this night of bad service was a fluke and next time we visit, I'll be sure to update my review! read more

Great food, atmosphere, and service. Here for an event, but here several other times and always a great night out here. Rice balls and their chicken dinner are my faves. read more

Food was really good, we had the baked brie, salmon salad, and orange chicken. Drinks and desserts were okay, i'd definitely go back for the food though! Ambiance was really nice and there's a stage for a live band. The service was very good as well. read more

Came here for dinner with my clinical rotation crew and it was amazing. First of all, the entrance to this place is a book case !! You go through the book case to get to the restaurant/bar. What a unique idea right? I liked that it wasn't too loud. It was dim, but it was a good vibe. The drinks were good. I tried the espresso martini and we had a few apps. We got the charcuterie board, quesadilla and buffalo wings (cauliflower). For the main dish, I had braised short ribs. So good !!! 10/10 highly recommend! read more

In town for the weekend looking for a speakeasy. Was not disappointed. Fun going through the bookcase but was confused at first since no one was at the front desk when we arrived. Anyway, it was amazing. Food was beyond excellent, ambiance was cozy but the band was a bit loud. A speakeasy should be a bit more mellow and laid back instead of a loud jazz band. Either way when we're in town we'll be back. Owner Shawn was very kind and accommodating. read more

What could improve? Maybe some security at the door or a single staff member that cares about their customers. We were sitting at a table near the bar and a homeless man barged in and harassed our table. Not only did every member of the staff see this happen, they did nothing about it and laughed it off after he had harassed two separate tables of women. This was the cherry on top after our server was not friendly. read more

this place is super cool! you walk into a little room that looks like a bookstore, then you walk through a door in a book shelf into the restaurant! the drinks are good and are all unique, however, they are very strong which kinda takes away from all the other flavors you're supposed to taste in the drinks. the food is really good!!! I had the pork chop and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned. the vanilla bean sweet potatoes it comes with are seriously to die for! read more

Room 33 - Black Widow - Cafes Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

Excellent food, drinks and service. Great menu options. Also happy hour has many good options Highly recommend read more

We had a work party here, so I can't speak to the food and the dinner experience (yet), but the drinks were amazing! I got the French 75 and asked for no simply syrup and extra lemon juice instead, I'm not a fan of sweet drinks, and it was perfect! My friends got a variety of drinks and all of them that I tried were great. The drinks are ~$10 each, which I felt wasn't too pricey for Erie at all, especially given their quality! Room 33 has a very unique aesthetic - "prohibition" style, where you walk into the building and there is a little area where you can hang your coats with a large bookcase across the back wall - the door into the bar area is through the bookcase! A very fun place, great for parties! read more

Room 33 - Mojito, French 75 - Cafes Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

How have I not been here yet?! I have always heard wonderful things and even stepped inside of Room 33, but I have never eaten there. Now, I am so glad that I finally did! To start, I had a delicious passion fruit martini ($7) which was the special cocktail of the night. It was beautiful, and more importantly, delicious. For my entrée I ordered the Manzi's mac 'n cheese ($10) with an add-on of steak ($7). I am a macaroni and cheese connoisseur, it is my favorite food, so I have high expectations. And this dish really met them! It was creamy, it was smoky, it was cheesy, it was perfect.... 10/10 amazing. And the steak literally could not have been cooked better; it was so tender it just fell apart in my mouth. I had a great first experience at Room 33 and can't wait to return. read more

Room 33 - Macaroni & cheese with steak - Cafes Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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Amiable yet skilled bartender, apparently friends with every patron, excellent crab cakes and salad. Interesting and talkative clientele made the evening fun read more

Great service. Pretty good food. I would technically give it 3.5 stars. Pros: Service Location Flavorful scallops Great drinks Cool atmosphere Cons: Dirty restrooms Wobbly table Medium rare steak was medium and a little chilly Beets were slightly undercooked-still very crunchy It's dark but that is a pro and con read more

Room 33 - Surf & Turf - Cafes Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

Excellent service and amazing drinks. The atmosphere and vibe were great, the bartender Sean made an excellent smoked Old Fashioned. Apps were great, highly recommended. read more

Room 33 - Smoked Old Fashioned - Cafes Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

This place is cool .. nice atmosphere ... good service .. food was kinda average tho .. maybe a little above average .. drinks were good ... key lime pie was good .. lava cake was no lava and more Bundt cake than anything ... bourbon chicken was dry AF... curry was def good with falafel ... chicken wings good ... bravette steak was allegedly good .. crab cakes were ok .. shrimp hush puppies were average at best and kinda pricey for what's served .. artichoke also average at best .. pork belly was pretty fatty ... would go back for an event but not on my own read more

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Cool spot! Good cocktails, didnt have the food but really enjoyed the ambiance. We'll be back. Cool cocktail bar

I have been here many times and I'm never disappointed. From appetizers to dinners everything is top-notch and very delicious. It is the go-to martini bar in Erie with premier martinis and mixed drinks. Shawn and Lizzy are the owners and work at the bar and in the dining area. They're absolutely focused on customer service and satisfaction. The Speakeasy theme makes this place very unique and a great experience. If you're looking for a great experience while you're in Erie this is your place when you walk in the front door and you're looking at your bookcase and you have to walk through it to get into the bar you will realize how much they put into vulnerable to giving you would experience no other place in Erie can , and from dinner to drinks to excellent bands For Your Entertainment this place has it all. Do yourself a favor and stop by . read more

Room 33 is Erie's offering in the speakeasy craze. Upon entering, the lobby is set up with book cases and a reception desk. However, the desk was not staffed at the time, so we entered through the reception's partial optioned door rather than the false bookcase, so it lost some of the appeal. The cocktails were good and they have some unique options. The area that was a miss was the food. We ordered dinner and all four of the entrees did not satisfy any of us. Go for the drinks & eat elsewhere. read more

Room 33 - Cafes Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

Service here sucks. The sign says "go to the bar to be seated" but you get ignored. If you're lucky enough to find a table to seat yourself at, you're ignored. The servers are very unfriendly, as are other customers that go there. The environment is overall very unwelcoming, and the food is mediocre at best, so it doesn't make up for the bad service you have to go through to get it. read more

Neat place. Food decent. Drinks decent. Prices decent. Hope it survives. Was pretty empty the few times we've been there.

This place has the potential to be better than what it is. The seating is cool if you get lucky enough to get the comfy chairs and not a high top table. The drinks are pricy but unique. We were looking for more of a cigar bar, so the other reviews were a bit misleading as this is a no smoking establishment. read more

Room 33 - Pineapple - Cafes Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

I love Room 33. Still kind of a niche place in town and honestly I prefer it that way. The drinks are always phenomenal and their specials are excellent. Food can be hit or miss but I generally don't go for food. The bar is cozy and the bartenders are always friendly. Would be great for private events too. read more

Everything that I ate was delicioso, gorgeous, and perfect. Super cute establishment. 10/10

My cousin and his wife had their wedding reception here. It was beautifully decorated but still held the decor of the original place. Also, the food was delicious and the servers were so friendly and knowledgeable. It was an amazing experience! And I love going through the bookshelf! So cool! read more

Room 33 - Entrance - Cafes Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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Finally got a chance to check out Room 33 Friday night. Very nice atmosphere, I agree with the other reviews on the music being loud to a level that almost hurts. I did appreciate the live jazz and blues band though, just would have enjoyed it more at a lower volume level. I had a Crimson Sophisticate, which was very tasty. The spouse was completely stoked by Room 33 so I imagine I'll be back again often. read more

Visited here with some friends and despite only 1 waitress, the service was good and the food was tasty. Love the ambiance as well. A great place to feel comfortable and relaxed. read more

Awesome. As more and more bars head this way, Erie makes it happen. I was impressed with the feel. Tv in the back, live music in the front. Not too many trend followers. Lots of people alone in the area for work. Would have been nice to have a cigar area. They do have a patio, but something about sitting at the bar with a nice stick would have brought that "breaking the law" feeling more to life. I will definitely return. read more

Room 33 - Cafes Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

I have had this place bookmarked for a while now. It was so exciting to see a true cocktail bar in Erie. I went to the Bourbon barrel down the street, thinking it would be a whiskey bar. But it's more like a dance like, with lots of whiskey offered, but no real craft. I'm a cocktail snob, I fully admit it. I also fully admit I've never been a bartender before, so I'm not trained by any means. I just know after having many a drink at some great cocktail bar that I observe certain things. My drinks were very good, I'll start by saying. I just noticed little things. I got a nergroni and an old fashion. The negroni was the perfect combo of campari and gin. I hate when bartenders are heavy on the campari, or gin for that matter. I just didn't like the small ice cubes, I prefer the large square or round ice cubes. The old fashion was also well crafted, but hated the ice cubes and there were crushed maraschino cherries in the bottom. They're so sugary and unnaturally flavored. The luxor maraschino is the best in an old fashion. Again, I am claiming total snob status here. I truly did like it here. The jazz band playing, the comfy chairs and dark, intimate setting made you feel at home. Can't wait to come back and maybe see if they perfect the cocktails even more. read more

the cocktails were smaller than i would like. the appetizers were interesting and really good. service was excellent. i expected the whole speakeasy experience to start at the door. three knocks. peep hole. some kind of theater. not. honestly it was like the old bar with bookshelves and couches. so - speakeasy is a stretch. i recommend owners set it up at the entrance. make someone knock. use a peep hole. toss a tv in the lobby with a reel playing some FBI movie. the menu is fun and themed. i would dress the severs like dames and gmen. good time though. absolutely will go back. we had a birthday there and it was fun. lots of space. intimate areas. nice. deep fried deviled eggs?! what the hell?! read more

Great place for a drink and shrimp and scallops were awesome. 4 drink try the Al Capone read more

Room 33 - Cafes Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

Reservation for 6:30. Sat there for 30 minutes and no one came over to even take a drink order. Not even a simple acknowledgement we were there waiting. Very disappointing. read more