Erie · Erie County, PA

Food & Drink in Erie

Scout analyzed 84 Erie places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

84

Matches

20

Typical spend

$50

Typical visit

1.2 hr

Scout-verified spots

The Cork 1794

Food & Drink

The Cork 1794

The Cork 1794 is an upscale restaurant suitable for a dinner date or special occasion, offering a full meal experience that typically lasts 1.5 to 2 hours. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Firestone's Kitchen

Food & Drink

Firestone's Kitchen

Firestone's Kitchen is a straightforward restaurant choice for a casual meal, suitable for an hour-long stop before or after other activities. Expect to spend $20-40 per person for food and drink.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

Food & Drink

Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

This rooftop spot is good for an evening meal or drinks, especially for adults. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and about $30-75 per person for food and cocktails.

FoodCocktailsViews
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Jr's On The Bay/Sloppy Duck Saloon

Food & Drink

Jr's On The Bay/Sloppy Duck Saloon

Jr's On The Bay offers a casual meal with bay views, often featuring live music. Plan for 1-2 hours for food and drinks, with typical spending around $25-50 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Tipsy Bean Cafe

Food & Drink

Tipsy Bean Cafe

Tipsy Bean Cafe is a suitable spot for a casual coffee or light bite, often paired with errands or a solo reading session. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for a visit lasting about 30 minutes to an hour.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Oliver's Rooftop

Food & Drink

Oliver's Rooftop

Oliver's Rooftop is ideal for an upscale dinner or cocktails with a view, typically lasting 1.5 hours and costing $30-75 per person. Reservations are advised, especially for evening visits.

FoodCocktailsViews
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Flagship City Food Hall

Food & Drink

Flagship City Food Hall

This food hall is good for a casual meal or social gathering, offering diverse food options and sometimes entertainment. Plan for about an hour and expect to spend $15-35 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Food & Drink

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

This is a good spot for a sit-down dinner for a date or family, fitting into a larger evening out. Plan for about 1.5 hours and $35-70 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$35–$70 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
BAKERY ON 5TH

Food & Drink

BAKERY ON 5TH

A stop for a quick pastry or coffee, this bakery is good for a casual breakfast or a light lunch. Expect to spend under $15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$7–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Ember + Forge

Food & Drink

Ember + Forge

Ember + Forge is a solid coffee shop for a casual start to the day or a mid-afternoon break. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for a drink and snack, and plan for a 30-minute visit.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Purrista Cat Cafe

Food & Drink

Purrista Cat Cafe

Purrista Cat Cafe offers a relaxed environment to interact with cats while enjoying a beverage or snack. It's a good stop for an hour or so, pairing well with a walk in the area, and typically costs around $10-25 per person for entry and a drink.

FoodAnimalsWellness
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Food & Drink

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Cheddar's is a family-friendly chain serving comfort food and cocktails, good for a casual meal after shopping or before a movie. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-$30 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
The Skunk and Goat Tavern

Food & Drink

The Skunk and Goat Tavern

This is a good spot for a dinner out, offering quality food and drinks in a rustic setting. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and around $35-80 per person for a meal with drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$35–$80 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Brew Ha Ha at the Colony

Food & Drink

Brew Ha Ha at the Colony

This coffee shop is a good spot for a quick, inexpensive coffee or snack. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-$15 per person for a casual stop.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro

Food & Drink

Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro

This is a good spot for a relaxed dinner outing, featuring Southern and Caribbean cuisine with cocktails. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-70 per person for a meal and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$70 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Smugglers' Wharf

Food & Drink

Smugglers' Wharf

This pirate-themed seafood restaurant on the water is a good option for a casual family dinner or a date night with views. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $30-70 per person.

FoodViewsRelaxed
$30–$70 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Shoreline Bar & Grille

Food & Drink

Shoreline Bar & Grille

This casual hotel eatery with bay views is suitable for a relaxed meal or drink, especially for families or solo travelers. Expect a typical visit to last about an hour, costing between $15-35 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Room 33 Speakeasy

Food & Drink

Room 33 Speakeasy

Room 33 Speakeasy is best for an evening out, offering drinks and food in a themed setting. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for a 1.5-hour visit.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Cloud 9 Wine Bar & Restaurant

Food & Drink

Cloud 9 Wine Bar & Restaurant

Cloud 9 is suitable for a sophisticated dinner or drinks outing, often paired with an event downtown. Expect to spend $35-$70 per person for an experience lasting around 90 minutes.

FoodCocktailsViews
$35–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Rum Runners

Food & Drink

Rum Runners

Rum Runners is a waterside spot suitable for a casual meal or drinks, offering views of the landing. Plan for an hour and a half and expect to spend $20-40 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 20 of the 84 analyzed Erie places fit food & drink.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 35% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Upscale, Romantic, Playful, Quiet.

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