DRINK EAT,
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Be Airy!
LAVERY BREWING COMPANY
Address: 128 West 12th Street, Erie Contact: laverybrewing. com, or 814.454.0405
Mix together award-winning American craft beers with unique and delicious pub fare and outdoor seating and it’ s a winning recipe for a summer afternoon or evening dining experience. Dogs are also welcome on the patio.
MADELINE’ S DINING & EVENTS
Address: 8844 PA-18, Cranesville Contact: madelinesdining. com, or 814.402.1075
This historic building has been revamped— with warmth, charm and a full menu of seafood, salads, burgers and grilled favorites. Enjoy all of it outside with seating near a pond adorned with ambient lighting.
OASIS PUB & TIKI BAR
Address: 3122 West Lake Road, Erie Contact: oasispuberie. com, or 814.833.1212
Providing patrons with excellent American-style pub fare for lunch or dinner, and a full bar experience. The Tiki Bar is a large outdoor area great for Happy Hours or get-togethers big and small.
ODIS 12 SPORTS BAR & GRILLE
Address: 3702 West 12th Street, Erie Contact: odis12. com, or 814.452.6347 Erie’ s Best Chicken Wing Cook-off winner from 2009 to 2019 serves wings in more than 150 flavors, plus other barfood favorites. Enjoy them with friends and family in the outdoor eating area.
OLIVER’ S ROOFTOP
Address: 130 East Front Street, Erie Contact: oliversrooftop. com, or 814.920.9666
The view of the bay from this rooftop restaurant only adds to the fine-dining experience of the lush and cozy location. Choose from appetizers like baked stuffed brie to entrées such as lacquered salmon, filet mignon, or parmesan herbcrusted walleye.
PEPPINO’ S ITALIAN CHOP HOUSE
Address: 6590 West Lake Road, Fairview Contact: peppinoschophouse. com, or 814.474.2016
Enjoy a warm summer night with friends in an intimate atmosphere with Italian favorites like gnocchi, veal piccata, chicken parmesan, or smoked chicken stuffed ravioli. Served on the cozy patio, it is sure to be a meal to remember.
PIER 6 ROOFTOP BAR & RESTAURANT
Address: 6 Sassafras Pier, Erie Contact: bayhousepier6. com, or 814.413.7437
Two rooftop decks for panoramic views of Lake Erie, the Bayfront, and downtown. Enjoy specialty cocktails, local beer, and chef-prepared dishes.
THE PLYMOUTH TAVERN & RESTAURANT
Address: 1109 State Street, Erie Contact: plymouthtavern. com, or 814.453.6454
A menu packed with classic dishes created from scratch. Daily specials incorporate seasonal, local ingredients. Spacious bricked patio with raised flowerbed is great for a relaxing meal.
PUBLIC HOUSE
Address: 4575 West Ridge Road, Millcreek Contact: upick6. com / public-house, or 814.520.8495
Wood-fired pizza, pub burgers, fresh salads and more! Enjoy your meal on the patio, featuring a firepit and bar.
RUM RUNNERS
Address: 133 East Dobbins Landing, Erie Contact: rumrunnerserie. com, or 814.455.4292
This cozy shack diner serving snacks, burgers and seafood makes it feel like an island getaway, with outside seating overlooking Lake Erie. Enjoy it on a warm summer day or starry night.
SARA’ S RESTAURANT
Address: 25 Peninsula Drive, Erie Contact: saraserie. com, or 814.833.1957
A seasonal staple at the foot of Presque Isle, this restaurant offers a quick bite to eat and excellent ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth. Lots of covered / open outdoor tables are perfect for families to enjoy a casual meal after a visit to the beach.
SHORELINE BAR & GRILLE
Address: 2 Sassafras Pier, Erie Contact: shorelinebarandgrille. com, or 814.636.1005
Soak in stunning views from this casual eatery in the Courtyard by Marriott, offering indoor seating and an outdoor dining area overlooking Lake Erie. Enjoy scrumptious American dishes and a large selection of libations.
THE SKUNK & GOAT TAVERN
Address: 17 West Main Street, North East Contact: skunkandgoattavern. com, or 814.347.9078
New American cuisine serving everything from breakfast burritos at brunch and flat iron steak salad for lunch, to NY Strip for dinner, complemented by fine global wines and craft cocktails. The outdoor café seating only enhances the dining experience.
THE SLOPPY DUCK SALOON
Address: 726 West Bayfront Parkway, Erie Contact: sloppyducksaloon. com, or 814.452.6699
Delicious food, drinks, and lakefront views! Featuring two decks that overhang the water, as well as a main dining area and tiki bar. No matter where you sit, you will have breathtaking views of the bay and, of course, the famous Lake Erie sunset.
SUNSET GRILL
Address: 508 Erie Street, Edinboro Contact: edinborolakeresort. com / sunset-grill, or 814.734.1033
The casual dining menu of fresh fare including seafood salads, tacos, dips and chips is enhanced by the covered patio, open seating and umbrella-covered tables overlooking Edinboro Lake.
SYD’ S PLACE
Address: 2992 West Lake Road, Erie Contact: sydsplaceerie. com, or 814.838.3089
Established in 1930, this casual eatery serves American cuisine with several seafood specials and an outdoor patio with umbrella-covered tables during the day and warm, ambient lighting for evenings with friends and family.
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