BAY HOUSE OYSTER BAR AND RESTAURANT
Address: 8 Sassafras Pier, Erie Contact: bayhousepier6. com, or 814.413.7440
Indoor and outdoor dining with stunning views of Lake Erie. Enjoy fresh oysters and craft cocktails at this upscale wood-fired Argentine grill.
BLUE PIKE GRILLE
Address: 11950 East Lake Road, North East Contact: bluepikegrille. com, or 814.347.5167
Located at the beautiful North East Marina, this restaurant offers simple, seasonal, handmade fare with an extensive beer, wine and cocktail list. The outdoor dining area featuring expansive Lake Erie views is perfect for lunch, dinner, or drinks with friends.
THE BREWERIE AT UNION STATION
Address: 123 West 14th Street, Erie Contact: brewerie. com, or 814.454.2200
“ Real Food. Real Beer. Real Historic Atmosphere.” This brewpub and restaurant serves up fresh handcrafted ales paired with a unique menu of exceptional quality. Choose a table at the outdoor Trackside Beer Garden, and see trains go barreling by.
THE CAB BAR & GRILL
Address: 5442 West Ridge Road, Erie Contact: facebook. com / TheCABErie, or 814.838.0507
A patio with umbrella-covered tables only complements the comfortable setting and delicious bar food, featuring BBQ, burgers, wraps and homemade soups. A perfect get-together spot for friends and family.
CALAMARI’ S SQUID ROW
Address: 1317 State Street, Erie Contact: calamaris-squidrow. com, or 814.459.4276
When you go to Calamari’ s, be ready to relax and enjoy the spacious establishment and beautiful outdoor patio with delicious food that is always fresh and made to order.
CLOUD 9 WINE BAR & RESTAURANT
Address: 25 East 10th Street, Erie Contact: cloud9erie. com, or 814.870.9007
A wine bar without pretense, aiming for great food and great wine at affordable prices. The patio is surrounded by a wrought-iron fence, with climbing ivy and canopied and open areas— the perfect place to dine with friends and family.
THE COLONY PUB & GRILLE
Address: 2670 West Eighth Street, Erie Contact: thecolonypubandgrille. com, or 814.838.2162
Dine alfresco on the patio, or cozy up next to the fireplace on a chilly night. Offering an exciting variety of sandwiches, ribs and smokehouse favorites, chicken dishes, seafood options, and so much more.
THE CORK 1794
Address: 900 West Erie Plaza Drive, Erie Contact: cork1794. com, or 814.651.0332
Whether enjoying a breakfast taco for brunch, crab bisque for lunch, or grilled salmon for dinner, the dining experience is complemented by heated patio seating … perfect for gatherings of friends and family.
THE COVE BAY-SIDE RESTAURANT & TAVERN
Address: 2 State Street, Erie Contact: thecoveerie. com, or 814.454.7160
With great food and top-notch service, enjoy an authentic Key West atmosphere with a beautiful view of Presque Isle Bay. Dine outside under the 40’ x50’ tiki hut, or inside near the cozy fireplace.
ERIE BREWING COMPANY
Address: 6008 Knowledge Parkway, and 4102 West Lake Road, Erie Contact: eriebrewingco. com, or 814.459.2427
Pair a wide variety of John’ s Wildwood Pizzeria menu items with EBC’ s unique and seasonal craft brews! A front patio is available and provides a dog-friendly outdoor dining experience.
FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL
Address: 680 Millcreek Mall, Millcreek Contact: firebirdsrestaurants. com / erie, or 814.864.1599
Hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and more at this upscale yet casual eatery. Patio dining available for those warm summer days.
HARBOR HOUSE
Address: 4454 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek Contact: upick6. com / harbor-house, or 814.611.8106
Craft beer and American-inspired cuisine take the spotlight at this casual eatery. Enjoy a wood-fired pizza on the patio, which includes a firepit and outdoor bar.
HARBOR VIEW GRILL
Address: 3730 Harbor Ridge Trail, Harborcreek Contact: hrgolfcourseerie. com / harborview-grill, or 814.898.4653
There is no better way to finish off a round of golf than sitting back and relaxing on the deck, enjoying dinner with your favorite beverage and taking in the beautiful sunsets of Lake Erie all season long.
IRISH COUSINS
Address: 3924 Main Street, Lawrence Park Contact: facebook. com / IrishCousins, or 814.899.2060
A menu filled with classics like wings, burgers and pizza, along with a ton of other tasty bites to choose from. A fenced-in outdoor patio area with shady umbrellas and tables is a great spot for enjoying good food, good drinks and good company.
JOHN RUSSELL BREWING COMPANY
Address: 7520 Peach Street, Millcreek Contact: johnrussellbrewingcompany. com, or 814.866.2337
Started by local restaurateurs with onsite brewing, enjoy craft beer and casual pub dining on the outdoor patio with bar.
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