50 Best American Restaurants near Erie

“Hidden Gem in Erie. Atmosphere reminds me of the UP. Food was outstanding. Location is joined with its own bakery and catering center. Fresh bread, made on location, makes the burgers delicious. Fries and chips are Homemade with a seasoning id pay good money to have. The crumble apple and cherry pie would make a southerner blush its so good and the cookies .... yum!“

“Excellent menu, outstanding food, wonderful service.What's not to like?Everyone should be very happy here.Your stomach will be screaming yes“

“My wife and I ate here... food was delicious. Place had a nice character and all wood decor. Drinks list good and swift service. We started with their bruschetta, four piece... very nice... and not just toast with olive oil and chopped tomatoes... try it. My better half had their Battered fish and chips... looked good and we'll presented. She didn't offer me a mouthful to try... so that speaks volumes. I opted for the Chicken Marsala... very well cooked... tender and we'll plated... sauce was tasty and plenty of it. Good sized portions and roughly $55 per each of us... that included a bottle of wine a beer and a whisky... a double shot. I'd go back... and if you haven't been, then go.“

“Excellent! From the food to the service. The prices are reasonable and the music and atmosphere made all of this together a total hit. In an unassuming strip mall, we also drove right by! We will definitely be back!“

“Sooooo good! Had the squash soup, broccoli cheese quiche, and the smoked beef poutine. Highly recommend this top notch food for the casual diner. There is a reason they are in the top 5 picks for Toledo.❤️“

“LOVE THIS PLACE, WE GO OUT OF OUR WAY TO GO THERE EVERY YEAR“

“I love this little place. Good food for a good price.“

“EVERYTHING!!!! GREAT FOOD& AWESOME STAFF“

“Ive eaten here a few times, have not been disappointed once...This diner knows how to actually COOK a burger! Not to mention Best valve around $5 1/2 burgers. Highly recommend visiting and supporting this small business. Ive reached out to the Burger Review Guy hopefully he makes a vist.“

“Good food, great atmosphere, clean, friendly staff, and reasonable on the wallet!“

“Jefferson Express is a great place to eat breakfast it’s located in Toledo, Ohio. The food is very good, the service is great and the atmosphere is nice and friendly. My hat off to the cook. The owner’s and waitress are very friendly and welcoming. If you are ever in town. I do recommend to try it out, please don’t let the outside of the place stop you from going inside to get a great meal. Once you are on the inside you will forget about the outside because the food is delicious and you don’t want to miss out on a great meal.“

“This is my favorite place for lunch. Bartender is friendly and supplies great service. Thier homemade soups are delicious and the chicken is tender and juicy. In fact I love everything on the menu! I love thier "wine Wednesdays"!“

“had the Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Sausage Gravy was Average but the biscuits were from a can. When you can peel layers its from a can. you can do better than that. you could buy a flat of biscuits better than the canned version.“

“Chef Erika Rapp never disappoints and every visit to this wonderful restaurant reaffirms it as my favorite place for our Anniversary dinner. I look forward to the coconut, chorizo and sweet potato steamed muscles that she has had on the fall menu consistently for the last 5 years. And being Gluten Free the care Chef Erika takes to offer many delicious options, means I can always find the perfect meal. Last night the fish dish was perfection, from the perfectly cooked cod, to the savory and slightly sweet delicata squash puree to the textural elements of the crisp broccolini and the crunch of the pomagranate and pepitas. And the dish paired wonderfully with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. After enjoying a basket of gluten free pop-overs (another favorite treat) and appetizers I was stuffed, but the dish was too delicious to leave even one bite on the plate. Our server Miranda was fabulous. Attentive, friendly, knowledgeable and added so much to our dining experience. I highly reccommend.“

“Stopped in for a quick lunch. Top-notch service (Lynn Humphrey), food was great—one of our favorite places.“

“Always solid. Attentive and friendly staff. My go-to diner.“

“Visited 8/18/26 and It has been about 15 years ago since I have been here. They use to have roasted garlic for the bread which I was excited but found that no longer do that. Please put that back in the menu! I had the bone in filet with butter bone maro crusted with parley potato's and French Onion soup! Shared shrimp cocktail. Had two Barrel aged Manhattans, house merlot with the steak and finished with a shared chocolate bag and an Elmer T Lee bourbon! I wanted to lick the bowls and plates! It was sooo good! I will not wait another 15 years before I return! Please consider bringing back the roasted garlic!“

“This is are go to place for a great meal and great service“

“Great lunch menu. Awesome prices for the amount of food. Cool atmosphere and friendly staff. We will be back.“

“I have gotten them three times twice it was really good good amount third time seeing lazy it was done like crap but I guess nobody's perfect you know every time I just go there about once a month it isn't that bad at all people are decent.“

“Just visited River’s Edge at Carrington for the first time since 2020. And it did not disappoint! Food was delicious and service was exceptional. Kudos to Kayla and her team!“

“Excellent Coney Dogs! Waitress was friendly, orders were quickly delivered and prices were fair. Highly recommended!“

“Amazing every time“

“Their personal chicken bacon ranch pizza is probably the best chicken bacon ranch pizza I've tasted in years that is what I am having today you normally I get one of their amazing baskets the customer service is beyond words definitely keeps me a regular customer but this pizza is a must buy“

“Good first time visit. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was really nice inside and had more of a restaurant vibe instead of a Bar so that was really nice. French Dip had a really good flavor and the BBQ Bacon Cheese Burger was cooked perfectly and was still juicy even though i said well done. The bun on the bugets and french dip held together nicely. Ribs where really flavorful and tender pulled the rib meet off with a fork. Pretzel bites and the deep fried cheese chunks where surprisingly good as where the nachos. Only complaint is the chicken we got was very dry and salad had only lettuce in it but besides it was a really nice first visit. Almost forgot get the homemade chips over the fries they are really tasty.“

“The Open Faced Prime Rib sandwich, was the best I have had since Red Wells closed their doors. The meat is so flavorful. My waitress Karley who was the sweetest thing, told me they slow roast the meat then slice it. We had the Hocus Pocus Marg flight. Sooo cute and so yummy. The place is gorgeous.“

“Great food, and very clean inside.“

“Today was our first time here and it’s a really cool place. The staff there are all very friendly especially our server. The food was delicious delicious. It took a bit of time to get our order but there were quite a few full tables when we got there around 11:30. We will definitely be coming back. 💜“

“Great food and great service“

“I had a massive sausage & cheddar omelette with perfectly crisped hash browns. Delicious!“

“Always a good time with live entertainment, ❤️.“

“affordable & good food & excellent service“

“I had them drain the meat before putting it on the chili mac and it has greatly improved the taste. Before that I would spend a ton of time on the toilet. The same goes for their chili dogs. The buns are not soggy anymore. I have no idea why this just isn't a thing but I feel like a lot of your other customers would benefit if you would do this automatically.“

“Always have good food and KJ is the best waiter.“

“Our first time dining over at Brenda’s and overall the experience was 10/10 Jessica our waitress was very polite and checked up on us several times. Food came out in under 15 minutes and was absolutely delicious. The portion sizes were phenomenal! Very homey type of restaurant, definitely will be coming back!💗 (I got the farmers omelette and my boyfriend got the farmers skillet)“

“It’s my go to soul food spot the food is always hot and delicious. 🤤“

“That's not the place to go if you want to drink a inlot before you eat. That is the best service I've ever had at a restaurant and the food was great as the waitress was one of the best“

“Vegan food finally! Food is sooo good and the non alcoholic options are awesome too bartenders are sweethearts“

“Great food & service with our party of 12. Sheila was refreshing & made things Fun ..We were a difficult group ....she deserved a 100 bucks but were not rich ... Only rich in love“

“Went there for the very first time yesterday with my sons, and everything we ordered was delicious. I was NOT disappointed. My son thoroughly enjoyed his root beer float, and chicken sandwich, and my Philly steak was good, I just wish they had mushrooms to add to it. The onion rings were thick, and not salty at all, and the pink lemonade is the best I've had so far😊 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I like how it says no smoking on the patio. But yet see very often people out there smoking right by the door.“

“Late Sunday lunch/early dinner with the family. We had poutine, ribeye, perch and lobster rolls. Everything was delicious and our server was kind and attentive. Husband got the Sunday best cocktail and loved the dried flowers (he’s currently wearing them like a boutonnière). We can’t wait to come back!“

“Great food. Friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere.“

“We popped in for a quick drink after a family event and the service was quick and friendly!!“

“This is definitely one of our favorite restaurants! Their Lemon-Blueberry cornbread is simply AmAzing as well! I do have to say, too, I've never had Carrot Pancakes or a coffee called a Mint Mocha until we came here, BUT their both pretty tasty!“

“Chilli dogs all the way with cheese 🧀, fries and onion rings“

“A Night of Royalty at the Peacock Cafe**As a Detroit native, stepping onto the stage of the renowned Peacock Cafe in Toledo was a dream come true. From the moment I arrived, I was treated like royalty by every member of the staff – from the owner to the curator, the host, and even the bartender.The atmosphere of the Peacock Cafe was electric, buzzing with excitement and anticipation. As I took the stage, I felt a rush of adrenaline unlike any other performance. The audience was receptive and engaged, hanging onto every word and note I delivered.The owner's hospitality was exceptional, ensuring that every detail of my experience was perfect. The curator's attention to detail in selecting performers truly showcased their dedication to providing top-tier entertainment. The host's warmth and energy set the stage for an unforgettable evening, while the bartender's skill in crafting cocktails added an extra layer of sophistication to the experience.Performing at the Peacock Cafe was not just a gig – it was a transformative experience. The support and appreciation shown by the staff and audience alike left an indelible mark on me as an artist. I cannot wait for the opportunity to return to this esteemed venue and once again bask in its regal ambiance.“

“Everything I’ve had on that menu, which is more than a dozen things is absolutely delicious and I’ll keep going back with friends and family. Never be the person that once they have something they don’t really like or something went wrong, and make that your last try. Nothing and nobody is perfect.“

“Hands down, my favorite restaurant ever. You just can't go wrong with a Big Boy, with tarter sauce on it, and a side of crispy fries. I have ordered the same thing every time since I was a kid. If I see a Big Boy while out doing things, I make it a point to stop in for a bite. They never disappoint. The service is always fast and friendly, and the prices are right!

Kid-friendliness: Great selections on their kids menu“

“their biscuits and gravy is great the waitress are great I love going here because they care and they donate to all causes I go to the diner just five times a week and they are always glad to see you and they are always really nice I will always go there and get the biscuits and gravy the owners and son are great people this is the only place I eat at because you won't find a better place or better people.“