Federal Hill Smokehouse absolutely lives up to the hype. From the moment you walk in, you're…read moregreeted by a welcoming atmosphere and the incredible aroma of authentic barbecue. The meats were perfectly smoked tender, juicy, and packed with flavor without being overpowered by sauce. The sides were just as impressive and tasted homemade, and the staff was friendly, attentive, and happy to answer questions. Portions were generous, and the quality of the food made every bite worth it. If you're looking for outstanding barbecue with excellent service, Federal Hill Smokehouse is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back!

Back again and killer like usual ... got two 3 meat combos ... sausage, brisket and turkey…read more Picked up a T-shirt for my oldest

This is our second time visiting Sara's, and it was great! We came at lunch time on a Friday. The…read moreline was somewhat long but moved quickly. When your food is ready, they call out your order number to pick it up. You find your own seating with most of the seating being outside. We ordered cheeseburgers and chicken tenders with fries. The food was decent, and our vanilla milkshake was very good. It's a fun atmosphere with lots of décor to look at and the staff is very friendly. This is a fun stop when arriving/leaving Presque Isle.

EH. If I could go…read moreback and pick somewhere else to eat, I would. Husband was sick to his stomach afterward. Ice cream is spectacular. But food was pretty bad. My daughter and I split the chicken fingers and they were literally like cardboard. There were 4 in an order and I think we made it through 1.5 before we couldn't choke down anymore. Husband got the turkey burger. Nothing special. The onion rings were good and the fries were good when they were hot. Now that I'm looking at the reviews, I see a lot of people mentioning chili cheese fries and hot dogs. However, I didn't see that posted anywhere. If I had, we would've definitely gotten that. If you can stomach the food, the vibe is pretty cool. The lady who took our order was nice. Seating indoor and outdoor. Luckily it was cooler today, because I don't think there's any air conditioning. Flies were EVERYWHERE. Overall, it's okay. I'm shocked at how many people were there for the meals they serve. The place was packed. Maybe we just ordered the wrong thing. Proceed with caution.

We ate lunch here yesterday afternoon, around 3:00. For the most part, they are only open on…read moreSundays. Check their page on FB if you want to see about new special menu items from time to time. I also saw on there that they were open a few times on Saturdays last summer, in addition to Sunday. Plenty of outdoor seating, tables were clean and well maintained. The food was very good!! We tried several different menu items, but it would take at least 3 or 4 visits to try everything available. My favorite item is their tamales (if you haven't tried these, they are well worth it, in my opinion). They had two kinds of tamales: green salsa with corn/cheese or brown mole sauce with pork. Personally, I would order at least two tamales. Also, we had steak tacos that came with red sauce on top. The red or green salsas (sauce toppings) were the only spicy components. Everything else was very flavorful, but not off-putting at all -- for those people who aren't sure about trying spicy food. I'm sure you could just ask them to leave off the salsa on top of the tacos, if you prefer not to risk it, although if you like spice then it's great! The tacos are also served with grilled onions on the side, fresh lime wedge and sliced radishes to decorate the plates. They come with fresh cilantro in the tacos, as well, which I really liked. If you aren't familiar with the Mexican-style roasted green jalapeño peppers on your plate, just skip them --or-- for the adventurous, be aware that all of the heat is in the seeds. Personally, I love them but I don't eat too many of the seeds. As an appetizer item, I ordered a tostada. If you're not familiar with tostadas, think open-faced cracker with lots of toppings. It's actually a corn tortilla that's been deep fried so it's very crispy and thin -- that's the part I think of as a cracker. Then on top, you have fresh pico de gallo (chopped tomato, probably onion, probably cilantro) and the meat topping of your choice (chicken, beef, etc.) I had chicken on mine. It's a little messy to eat, but entirely delicious. They give you plenty of napkins and don't be afraid to use your hands (or ask for a plastic fork which they have available). If you get thirsty, there's a list of cold drinks (authentic Mexican soft drinks called Jarritos and American soda pop, plus bottled water for sale). I've heard sometimes La Chona Movil makes soup (Menudo or Pozole). I'd love to try either one of these, next time the cooks in the kitchen have the inspiration. Overall, the atmosphere was comfortable although you are eating next to the side of the house in a quiet, residential neighborhood. There is a large park nearby, so you could take food over there to eat or just get everything to-go and eat at home. The food was worth the price, especially since a lot of restaurants are super expensive these days. I ordered extra pork tamales and ate them again for breakfast the next day with my coffee. We will definitely return again soon. We drove in all the way from Edinboro, but while we were in town we also went to the Peninsula -- so that's another idea for a Sunday afternoon... Chona Movil and Presque Isle beach sunset, all in one afternoon!! Erie at it's best!

Delicious tacos using homemade tortillas, meats (chorizo is house made and spicy, brisket smoked at…read moreits larger sibling Federal Smokehouse). Tacos are like $5 each but quite large. 2 makes a meal. Blanco queso is a great side! Also tasty nachos! Delicious, quick and beautiful location! Owners and service are great! Fantastic experience. Highly recommended. FYI closed Monday Tuesday, 4-8 W-Fri, 12-8 weekends.

The name of this butcher shop is definitely appropriate, because what you get here are "quality…read moremeats." Their selection of Polish and Italian sausages is impressive and people flock there to buy them. We just had New York strip steaks from Urbaniak's for dinner and they were the best. We stop in there specifically to buy their Maryland crab cakes, which are the tastiest pre-made crab cakes we've ever had. Prices are very reasonable too. Erie is lucky to have such a quality butcher shop where everything is fresh.

OK this is seriously the best butcher shop I have ever had locally. Everything is made and prepared…read moreIN HOUSE and FRESH. The smoked chicken breast is absolutely delicious and the perfect meat for a cracker. Their smoked salmon is legit and I saw that as a native of Seattle who is VERY pick about his salmon. And their deli emats00well, if you associated delis with processed meats as I do--forget about it. These deli meats are truly slices fresh meats. Beyond fresh and local being a better choice to support your local community, it is also VASTLY healthier because it is not packed with sodium nd preservatives. So if you prefer a lower sodium diet like me, you can actually have deli meat again! (Try the ox tail--delicious tender and lightly salted but don't forget the free Au jus if you are a big salt fan). Prices: shocking, I would have to say on par or in the case of some of their cheeses BETTER priced than the grocery stores. So not, high quality and healthier options do not have to mean higher prices. OK, So the meats are delicious, the products are locally made and fresh and the prices are good. So what is the catch? Does the Service suck? No, not it does not. I have always received friendly service and timely. If you come in the morning, it can get very busy so remember to grab a number and try not to be rude or demanding. They are kind and courteous but no one likes a noisy jack ass. Overall, from my personal perspective, if you are buying meats for the grill, for your sandwiches or just as a tasty snack, you cannot go wrong with Urbaniaks.

For a random pick of a pizza shop during our annual trip to Erie, ippa rocked!…read more Fantastic bar service, absolutely delicious pizza, garlic cheesy bread sticks, and drinks. I can't praise the spot enough.

Indisputably one of the two edible pizza places in NWPA, and their pie is fantastic. It's not…read morecomparable to a NY slice or any other traditional pie I've had, I recommend the rita with extra cheese.

We used Cali's West Catering for our wedding in June. We got so many compliments about the food at…read moreour wedding and how wonderful the staff was as well. We had the NY strip, chicken cordon bleu, and mahi mahi as our entree options. We were able to have a tasting a few months prior at their location, which was super helpful to decide pairings and passed appetizer items. We loved that they were able to offer a plated meal at our venue! Their team was also super helpful in giving us a list of bar items to purchase to stock the bar for our guest count. They are pretty attentive to email but often need to follow up a few times to get questions answered. We enjoyed working with Nikki and her team!

Cali's catered a HUGE Christmas party I was invited to at The Warner Theatre. The food was…read moretop-notch. Some of my favs: -Wrapped bacon (wrapped around a stick) -Bacon wrapped shrimp -They had these breaded things that kinda sorta look like crab cakes and were filled with cheese and something else and they were really good. They had them next to the mini baked potatoes -The cheese they had there was amazing. I don't know what blue cheese they had but I should have asked. It was so rich and creamy. All of the cheese was excellent. Them desserts were solid also. I don't know if they make their own desserts or if they were from somewhere else but they were solid. Their staff was polite and did a good job of clearing plates and keeping the food well-stocked. I really enjoyed it.

The burnt ends are amazing. The patio is great. They have wine and beer, and the service is…read morefantastic.

Went there on Saturday. Website says open 12-8. We get there and see only 1 car outside. Pull and…read moresee NO smoke coming from the smoker. Place was locked no lights on. Tried both doors and saw a guy inside. He didn't seem to care or want to explain why they weren't open. Don't waste your time.