24 Best Bar & Grill in Erie

“This is one of my favorite places to go! We drive an hour and ten minutes just to pester the crew and eat their amazing hotdogs. love them so much!“

“Wonderful experience! Our server, Chloe was warm and attentive. We shared the burrata and calamari appetizers and a wedge salad. The portions were more than generous and everything was delicious. The view on the patio was amazing, highly recommend!!“

“Wow !! Everything I have ordered has been delivered and amazing !! Highly recommend“

“very good food and drinks will go back.“

“💙We love the fun and friendly vibe at the 12th St. Pub. The Lake Erie Penn State Alumni Club watched their 🏈football team on to victory at the 12th St. Pub. for the 2024-25 season. Lots of TVs to watch the game. Great food and great service! 🙌🏻🙌🏻“

“The wings are the best in town hands down. One of the few places you can still get a pitcher of beer. ❤️ Park Tav!“

“Yo! Stopped in 10-3-25 had bangin food! Sean you Rock!! And your bartender is amazing!! Thanks for everything!! Much love!“

“great food and service 💯✔️“

“I was traveling from out of state and decided to stop by Rum Runners after finding it on Google. It was around 11 PM, and when I asked what time they closed, they told me around midnight, but they also said they often stay open later if people are still enjoying themselves. The bartender was very friendly, welcoming, and provided great service.

The location right on the Erie Bayfront is beautiful, especially at night. The atmosphere is relaxed, the prices are reasonable, and it’s a great place to grab a drink and enjoy the view. I didn’t try the food, so I can’t comment on that, but based on my experience I’ll definitely come back. Every time I’m in Erie—which is a few times a year—Rum Runners will be one of my go-to spots.“

“The pizza, burgers and Greek sauce were fantastic!“

“friendly staff and great food. reasonable prices as well. Would recommend the burger and quesadilla's. we traveled from Michigan and went to MA and ME trying to find good food and this ended up being our favorite.“

“We were in town from Buffalo visiting our college friend. We had an amazing lunch. We all had the fish. Great atmosphere and our server MiKayla provided top notch service! Will definitely be back when I’m back in town!“

“I stopped in for a chicken Philly and added mushrooms and green pepper. It was served with fries. Delicious“

“Friday Jun 19, 2026…service very good. Our party of 9 had various meals and 7 good food, 1 ok and mine Chicken fingers with curly fries, sadly WAY over cooked near burnt. My meal very disappointing.“

“Great spot for delicious affordable food. Thanks guys!“

“A great lil place to shoot a game of pool with the locals, or watch a game, or just enjoy a quiet beer in the afternoon. PLUS you can get a Greek dog or sauerkraut loaded Smith's dog for $1.25! You can't beat it. Tell them Lee the "EVIL Knievel" sent ya! And they will treat you like family.“

“Went to Mc’s for the first time a few weeks ago , now it’s become my favorite sidebar . The bartenders are friendly and the drinks are good .The food is delicious ! The iron wings are the best I’ve had in years . I will definitely be ordering food from there again.“

“Ordered for the first time tonight. Reasonable prices. Delivery was quick and the driver was friendly. Loved the pizza. Generous amount of toppings and plenty of sauce so it wasn't dry like many other shops, also loved the cheese! We will definitely order again.“

“awesome staff, bartenders, very friendly“

“As I walked in I was immediately cared for and brought right to a table, the atmosphere smelled of fresh cleaner and sanitation. As I looked through the restaurant area, the decor was breath taking and I felt like I was in a upscale modern tavern. The cocktail I selected tasted like it was made with the freshest ingredients, it was delectable, and although I did sip it, I could not drink it fast enough. The service was absolutely thrilling. Looking around, everyone's glass was always filled and the bartender seemed to leave us with the perfect amount of time to make our food and drink choices. When the food quickly arrived my taste buds were absolutely tickled. I was left smiling and satisfied. I will definitely be dining at this fine establishment again very soon.“

“The service was amazing. Enjoyed watching the game and satisfied“

“I dropped in for an early dinner and sat at the bar. First, I love a bar with hooks for your purse and a foot rest so your legs don’t go numb. Second, service is fantastic. All the White Buffalo staff take care of you. If they notice your drink is low, they ask if you want another. They check if your order is correct and if you need anything else. All the staff care, not just an assigned server. Few places run this way. I got a salad with hot wing sauced chicken and steamed vegetables – brilliant idea. You don’t need dressing, because the sauce is the dressing. I loved that you have an option of grilled or fried chicken. The kitchen staff has chicken down – moist, not over cooked. Also, I was pleasantly surprised that the salad greens were mixed greens – not plain iceburg. It was wing night, so many around me were eating wings – they serve the biggest wings I have seen. The White Buffalo has many wing flavors and from what I saw, cook to order. Sitting at the bar, I could also see they offer lots of liquor options. I enjoy trying new brands and flavors, this bar does not disappoint. They also have some fun top shelf sippers. Looking forward to returning and trying some new treats.“

“Though we probably didn’t visit at the best time of day or year, we had a really good experience at Sullivan’s. As a Philly native, their cheesesteak was surprisingly good. The bartender was very friendly and gave good bar suggestions for other places in Erie. The atmosphere wasn’t great though, I think the AC was busted so it was super hot, and the helipad across the street is very loud. Still a really cool divey Irish pub with great food.“

“Our server, Shea, was very friendly and helpful. There was a problem in the kitchen with my wife's order but she explained everything very well and made it right. Our food was very good. I had the crab sandwich and loved the sauce, it was a nice surprise. We really enjoyed the open air seating with the breeze of the water that capped off our trip to Erie just right.“