Dining
There are many places to eat in Erie. Some establishments are your standard fast-food restaurants like Dairy Queen, Wendy’s and Arby’s. Others are the old stand-by staples like Starbucks and Fat Boy’s Deli. Yet others are the well-known family restaurants like Pizza Hut and Perkins.
But if you’re looking for something a little different visit top-notch Italian eatery Arnone’s (607 West 18th Street). Their pastas and bakery are delicious and all make from scratch. If you like your authentic Italian food with a little jazz, visit Matthew’s Trattoria on 153 East 13th Street.
Pufferfly on French Street (414 French Street) is great for the traveler looking for a casual, charming dining experience with an eclectic assortment of food. For a meal with a view try Smuggler’s Wharf, a seafood eatery on Dobbins Landing at 3 State Street. Guests enjoy a delicious selection of seafood, and if they sit outside, the get a stunning view of the bay and the city skyline.
For a romantic dinner or to celebrate a special event, visit Stonehouse Inn at 4753 West Lake Road. Here visitors can enjoy a soothing atmosphere that looks and feels just like a real British cottage, complete with antiques and a fireplace. Food is created by a skilled chef who makes tantalizing lobster-stuffed filet mignon and Black Angus prime rib
- Four of America’s Top 50 plastic companies are located in Erie.
- Erie is the home to the oldest lighthouse on the Great Lakes.
- The character Alice from the Brady Bunch was born in Erie.
- Erie is covered in 167,634 acres of farmland.
- Average summer temperature in Erie is 76.4°F.
- Average winter temperature is a low of 20°F and a high of 35°F.
- Erie is 19.3 square miles.
- The total area of Erie is 21.54 percent water.
- Birthplace of 2005 NFL player Bob Sanders