Visiting my daughter and went to a the Cork 1794 for dinner. Justin was our server and I could not praise him enough!!! His knowledge was amazing with the dishes and drinks we asked about. He was very attentive and so kind. Due to the service, the amazing food and also the manager Zach was so nice as well we will definitely be back. read more

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I came here last year with my family and my aunt and her kids for dinner after a visit to Splash Lagoon and it was lights out fantastic. We got a smorgasbord of stuff (of which items I can't even recall right now, but at least one entree salad and drinks), all of which was excellent. Even our picky daughter enjoyed herself. Solid 5 stars! Today, on my way through town on a work trip, I figured I'd stop in to replicate the magic. I opted for the short rib grilled cheese and subbed out the fries for the side of Brussels sprouts. After ordering, the food was out in about 10 minutes flat. Not a reassuring sign out of the gate... The grilled cheese was supposed to have caramelized onions. Now, I'm NOT a raw onion fan, but I can generally tolerate caramelized or fried onion strings on stuff. As you can see in the photo, the onions are NOWHERE near the color they should be to be caramelized. Sauteed? Sure, but they still had a good amount of crunch to them so not even that deeply cooked. Most of the onion leaves were still connected at the root. Also (and fortunately for me and my onion-loving self), the other half had maybe 2 very tiny pieces of onion. The short rib was done quite well and very tender but came in large chunks instead of being evenly distributed throughout the sandwich. There were also a couple rather large pieces of fat in them that was just too much to try and chew through that I had to spit out. The server was very upbeat and kind though and the inside of the place is amazing. Such a cool vibe. Overall, that's one amazing experience and one less than stellar. Being a mid-week lunch, I'm going to assume the A team wasn't on staff so I'll give the benefit of the doubt. I'll definitely come back for dinner another time for sure but I might look elsewhere for my lunch... read more

The Cork 1794 - Short rib grilled cheese with sub side of brussels sprouts - New American Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

I was very disappointed with the food here. I will give major praise to the front of the house/waiters. Very kind, offered a new/remade dinner, and took the charge off. I turned down the new meal based on the first one. I had the Winter Chicken dinner. The chicken portion was huge, had ok flavor. The gnocchi looked like scallops. I've made homemade gnocchi, had it at other restaurants, I come from an Italian family. My best description would be the size of scallops and the flavor and texture of a plantain. Couldn't even cut it with a knife. Not what I was expecting, not even close to anything I've seen called a gnocchi, turned me off of the whole dish. I had a Caesar salad, great flavor completely wilted lettuce, soggy croutons. Because of the taste I would normally look past the wilted lettuce, but for the prices here the quality of the food should be way better. I will most likely not be back due to prices and the food experience, but it is a beautiful, spacious restaurant and the staff are the main reason this didn't get a 2 or 1 rating. read more

The Cork 1794 - Winter Half Chicken meal. - New American Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

Came here for dinner without a reservation. The host sat us at a tiny table in the corner, so we asked to move to a booth near the open kitchen. Leslie and Ross ended up taking care of us, and they were super attentive all night. We had the roasted beet salad, the cowboy burger, and the orecchiette primavera. Good flavors and portions, and everything was nicely presented. The bar area was packed and it was not too loud. We could talk without raising our voices.The only weird moment was when we first walked in and requested a different table, and the host said the booth was reserved and did not offer any other alternatives. We ended up having a great meal and that booth stayed empty the entire time. There was only two other tables occupied in the whole dining room. The bar was full, but the restaurant was otherwise quiet. It just felt like an odd choice not to accommodate us. It's not the only booth, if their reservation actually shows up. Alternatively another table could have been offered. It didn't affect our tipping or how we felt about the staff. But it explains why people might just grab a seat at the bar instead of committing to a tiny table. read more

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There were 8 of us for Lobster Fest, I got the filet & lobster tail. Probably one of the best steaks I ever had, and a no brainer on the lobster (amazing). Service was prompt even though the place was packed. The server was fantastic and The General Manager (Zack) made sure everything was perfect. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food were pleased with everything. All of us will definitely be back. read more

Loved the food, service and brunch. I never have a breakfast burrito, but this one was great. Champagne was on point. Only strange thing was when I called, they didn't know what time brunch was till, apparently 2 pm. And weird cool wallpaper in the men's room. read more

I hate giving them a 2.5 star review, but this is my 3rd visit with very slow service and food served ice cold. This is the 2nd overcooked steak too that was served cold :(. For spending hours there on expensive cold food and overdone steak I just can't give a 3 or 4 star no matter how nice the staff, drinks, shrimp cocktail, and atmosphere are. Our last visit we spent over 2 hours there the night of the Teddy Swims concert. We waited so incredibly long we couldn't wait longer to have my bland ice cold cognac wild mushrooms redone, the ice cold overcooked steak redone, or the ice cold mac'n'cheese redone. 2 other tables outside with us sent meals back 1 had a complaint (which the manager handled well with a comp) and the other said their food was ice cold and unacceptable so they sent it back. All together I've been 5 times. 2 were phenomenal and 3(especially the last time) were not on par. We may never go back even though they have my favorite shrimp cocktail in all of Pennsylvania. -Cocktails/bar 5 out of 5 stars. Bartenders and every drink are always spot on and fast. -Atmosphere inside and out 4 out of 5 stars -Cleanliness 5 out of 5 stars -Shrimp cocktail 5 out of 5 stars! Omg THE BEST! -Mac'n'cheese flavor is 5 out of 5 stars, but the last 2 times I got it it was ice cold. -Steak flavor has always been great 5 out of 5 stars, but it's been cold 2 times and overcooked 2 times. Cognac glazed wild mushrooms 2 out of 5 stars. They we served ice cold, very chewy, and bland. I had to flag down my waiter for salt and pepper. -Crab cake 3.5 out of 5 stars since it was ice cold, but had a good amount of crab meat. -Staff are always very friendly 5 out of 5 stars there, but getting food from the kitchen to our tables before it's cold has been an issues 3 times now. -Speed of service 2 out of 5 stars sadly. Last time our waiter didn't even bring our food or refills outside, a female bartender did. I've had her inside before and she was great inside! They were so swamped they had her running orders outside because they were sitting cold too long. read more

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Wednesday evening slip ups! The Cork 1794 is a great addition to Erie situated in the West Erie plaza since 2018! On this innocent Wednesday evening, I had planned a birthday dinner for my mother to celebrate in part her 70th birthday ! My brother and I showed up early to surprise our mother who was being brought to the restaurant with my sister! We were situated in the dining room close to the kitchen which was nice! However, we also noticed that the surprise would be for not at that table, so we opted for a nice table outside! The cork staff was quick into action and helped us get rearranged to the outside table! Bonus points: we were told that the restaurant happy hour applied outside and at the bar. So now we can enjoy happy hour drinks and food (Ok great). The surprise went off well and now all four of us were situated at the outdoor table ready for service. We started out with a round of drinks which included the following! 2 espresso martinis, One garden party gimlet, and a 007 dirty martini! All drinks were done well and I think priced well for happy hour! For appetizers, we went with the summer burrata and spinach and artichoke dip! Both dishes were good, however, the summer burrata seemed overdone with a lot of peach chutney and cashews! Side note: the bread that came with it seemed like Texas toast! For mains, we went with the rigatoni a la vodka, shrimp papadora pasta, into scallop tagiatelle pastas! For my scallop dish, I opted for risotto instead of pasta! My scallop dish with risotto was well done. However the risotto was overly salty. The other scallop dish seemed really well done too and no complaints there. However, the rigatoni dish added Chicken to come with it and unfortunately the chicken breast was completely dry and tasted like it was microwaved. Thankfully the staff brought out a new chicken breast that was done well. The rigatoni in the dish was completely overcooked though and redefined the definition of al dante! My sister's shrimp pomodoro pasta was said to come with San marzano tomatoes. However, after trying it myself, I could confirm it tasted more like tomato paste and gritty (unfortunately). Despite these issues we experienced, The service was good and the drinks and apps were fair. The price for the mains however, did not live up to expectation which has not been the case when we've come here before which was about a 8 months to a year ago. With that in mind, and looking to Celebrate a birthday, we opted to head to Mí Scuzi for some delicious cheesecake . read more

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We had a reservation but were seated inside when we had wanted the patio. We were told that there weren't any available, but when I pointed out that I had a dog, the manager was able to accommodate us in just a few minutes. Glad that we didn't stay inside as it seemed very loud. The restaurant is beautiful inside and out on the patio. Service was attentive, if overstressed and sparse. I had several dishes in mind but asked the server's recommendation and went with it. When the food arrived, the dish in front of me was one of my choices and after the delicious cocktail, I wasn't sure if that had been my final selection. This is also true of my dining companions. Turns out, we all got the wrong dishes, they were actually intended for another table. That's a big mistake on the restaurant, Of course, since they were already served, they threw them out and had to prepare new ones for the unfortunate table that had already waited. Shortly afterwards, our correct order came out, but the food runners auctioned off the plates. At this level of dining, are position numbers not used? My scallop dish with pasta was room temperature and had begun to congeal into clumps, heading towards cold and it was to be served with broccolini, but came out with asparagus without explaination. My friend's steak was much under the medium that he had requested. Reminder to not order the pasta as it doesn't appear to be made fresh per order. It took a while to flag down the server, who took the steak back to be further cooked, but on its return, it was now well done. Since the others had almost finished their meals, he decided to just swallow the dry steak (with an unfortunate amount of gristle). When the reservation was made, it was mentioned to be a birthday celebration, but the server was not made aware, until he just happened to ask if we were celebrating anything particular. They did send out a scrumptious Creme Brule, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The most preposterous event however was the endless infomercial for www.getezwell.com, being shown on all 3 exterior screens for the entirety of our dining experience! I did mention this to the manager, who said, "Oh, that shouldn't be happening", and yet it continued and wasn't changed. Here's a free suggestion, show a video of a crackling fireplace or an aquarium in the summer that can endlessly repeat without boredom! read more

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Best Vibe on the West side. Great happy hour!! Tell a friend or ten. Crazy tasty cocktails and appetizers

The bread for the BLT was labeled as sourdough but it just seemed like Texas toast to me. The fries were quite good. They have lots of searing including a function room. They were a bit scattered when we arrived and didn't give us brunch menus after welcoming us to brunch. They took a while to locate the brunch menus when we asked to see them. Staff were nice and service was fine. We stopped o while driving through so I probably wouldn't go back but I think I probably just didn't order their best item. read more

The Cork 1794 - New American Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

The service & food were top notch , very tasty entrées hopefully not for a dollar and the service was great Friday night have a very full & loud happy hour with made it hard to hear our dinner conversation , all in all a very positive experience! read more

Hosted a group on a weeknight. Plenty of close parking, the private room was nice. Pretty substantial servings and the wait staff was great.

Our dinners were kind of messed up, but our waiter Troy and assistant Chi were amazing. The Manager,Zach, was so apologetic even though we said we understood. Dinner was amazing. This is an amazing place to eat and will be coming back. read more

Date appetizer was great. Of the 6 guests, only 1 person enjoyed or finished their meal. Easily seen but server did not acknowledge it or ask how the meals were. Turkey burgers cold, food sat under lamp for 10+ minutes until Russ brought to us & easy to see order had to be corrected before coming out. Restaurant was not busy but server consumed with a group celebrating a birthday. read more

We rode our bikes (6 miles) on the Peninsula & were starved. I am so glad we went to the cork for lunch. It was really a treat and really loved this restaurant. The menu is fantastic! There are a lot of refreshing choices. I had to have a mimosa, which was absolutely delicious. The watermelon and feta salad was unforgettable! I had to try the Philly cheesesteak eggrolls, which were out of this world. I couldn't finish so took half home & they were still delicious reheated in the toaster oven. Great atmosphere ( comfy dining chairs) and great service. I look forward to returning during our next visit to Erie. Bravo. read more

Big fan of this place, where I've been a couple of times now. Sat inside once, where it's luxurious feeling, and outside on the patio, where they have a large screen TV, fireplace, space heaters and are even dog-friendly. It's in West Erie Plaza which is essentially a strip mall, but feels upscale and homey all at once, with hanging lights and a wonderful vibe. The food is wonderful, too. It's a slightly upscale price point -- think $30 for your main dish, $15-20 for an app and $16 for a cocktail -- but it's thoughtfully done food. You can tell this is a chef-driven restaurant, with attention to details, local and seasonal ingredients. It aspires to be one of Erie's best fine-dining restaurants and it hits the mark. Service is attentive and helpful, happy to provide knowledge and recommendations on the menu. On the visit where I took my dogs, I ordered a side plate of grilled chicken breast for them and it mistakenly came out on top of my pasta dish, which didn't work for me as a vegetarian. Our server was super apologetic, worked on getting me a new plate ASAP and even offered a side salad while I was waiting. That was unnecessary but above and beyond. I've loved everything I've had here -- see pics for specifics -- and am a sure bet to return every time I'm in Erie. read more

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The food was the most bland, unseasoned meal I have ever had. Think "hospital". Starting with the drinks, perhaps too foo foo and not enough substance. I was thinking they didn't even put alcohol in my "Magical Mojito". Plenty of color and garnish, but no taste. The service was OK but it didn't make up for the food. The decor and ambiance didn't look half bad, perhaps even hoity toity, but again, it didn't make up for the food. Not only would I not return to this restaurant, I felt ripped off. To be fair, others around us seemed to be enjoying their food. So there it is. read more

By far my favorite date night restaurant and bar in Erie. Hands down. The cocktails and mocktails are always on point. Food is super high quality. I love the fire cracker shrimp appetizer and half chicken entree but we try to order new items whenever we go out. Recently, we had the lobster & butter app and it was to die for. Bartenders and servers are great. They do an awesome job anticipating your needs and always have great suggestions. Every once in a while The Cork will host a special dinner pairing. They're great events to check out if you don't mind a prix fixe menu! read more

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Waiter was good - food was bad. The salmon was dry and fairly tasteless while the potato encrusted walleye was so small that at first we couldn't see the tiny piece on plate under the mashed potatoes. This is our second time to The Cork and will be our last. They try to have upscale food but The Cork misses the mark. read more

I've had this place recommended a few times, I finally got a chance to check it out. The menu all looks fantastic, but I was just in for lunch this time. I got the crab bisque and the winter salad. Both were excellent. The crab bisque had a unique twist, it was in what I believe was a curry base. And had a splash of oil seasoned with what I think was rosemary or thyme. Amd the salad was a nice mix of cold weather veggies and feta cheese and horseradish vinaigrette. I enjoyed every bite! It is a bit pricey, but they deliver great quality for the money. read more

The Cork 1794 - Crab bisque - New American Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania

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We have been to cork 1794 quite a few times even before they moved from North East. The food has always been great and the service has been amazing. Our latest visit we tried some dishes off their new menu they recently launched. The cider braised chicken was fantastic and had some great flavors to it. The jambalaya did not hit the mark for us but our server Taylor was so understanding and quickly helped us find something we liked! The team there is just the best with making us have a great experience! read more

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The Cork is always a favorite place to eat when we are in Erie! We love it for Brunch or Dinner. We highly recommend it!

My husband and I decided to go out today for a lunch date - something nice rather than the standard diner/chain restaurant fare. At first, I was afraid we would be sorely disappointed, but Mallory saved the day! We thought sitting at a table would be nice since we usually sit at the bar, but the table was not a good idea. We were sat at the first table as you walk into the restaurant. One side has a chair and the other side has a wood-plank seat. It was so uncomfortable! Also, even though we were seated first, the waiter chose to wait on a table of six first. I get it - they're the bigger tip, but he could have at least given us water and menus first! Mallory was working the bar and the patio, but she took the time to bring us water and menus. We decided that, if Mallory was going to be the one waiting on us, we should go sit at the bar (she was obviously doing more to earn our tip more than the other guy). That was the best decision of the day! She is always fun to talk to and she takes excellent care of the people in her area. So thanks to her, the lunch date was saved! To the guy who chose to wait on the other table - you lost out on a 25% tip. I hope the table you chose tipped that well. read more

The Scarlet Vetter says.....we were in Erie Pennsylvania for an event and decided to try this place, as the reviews were quite good. The online reservation app made securing a reservation fast and easy. We were immediately seated upon arriving. Drink orders were taken, and I ordered a nice pinot noir and one of our party members ordered a pinot grigio. Hubby, ever the tea totaler, ordered a pop. He is so fun. Lol. We ordered three appetizers, the Naan with whipped feta (simply devine) and the Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls (even more devine). The Shishiyo Peppers, our third, were quite delicious as well. For entrees, my hubby's homemade pasta was quite good and perfectly al dente. The shrimp and grits with pork was rich and filling. I really loved the food, and would highly recommend this place to anyone seeking a great culinary experience. read more

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Ambiance is wonderful and unique.. classy and cozy. Servers were friendly. We only had Bang Bang Shrimp, but portion was huge! We will def go back on a return trip to Erie! read more

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My boyfriend and I visited friends in Erie and they took us to their favorite restaurant-- The Cork. It was over the weekend so it was busy and they had live music. We got a nice table after a short wait that flew by because we were enjoying the music and having drinks. All the staff-- hosts, bartender, server, and "wine expert" who helped us determine what went well with our meals (we were a little clueless), were so friendly and helpful. The menu offered a nice variety and service was responsive and fast. We could still hear the music at our table but heard each another throughout our conversation. We will go back to The Cork in a when we are in the area again, with or without our friends! read more

The Cork 1794 is a very nice and bit expensive restaurant that also offers private dining, takeout/pickup, and catering. This restaurant is my husband's and my favorite restaurant in Erie. We ate lunch here on a Friday. An employee kindly and promptly seated us at a spacious and clean table. Our waiter provided excellent service throughout our meal. Here are my reviews for our foods: Jumbo lump crab cake - $26 - 4.5 stars - One large crab cake contained lots of real crab meat. It was served with greens, lemon, aioli, and saltine crackers. Kobe meatballs - regularly $22 - 5 stars - The first meatballs that were brought out had raw red meat! My husband told the waiter, and the waiter apologized, took the meatballs back to the kitchen, and returned with cooked meatballs. These meatballs were made from kobe beef and were covered in marinara sauce. I do not usually like meatballs, but I thought that these meatballs tasted delicious! On the side was garlic bread that was nicely crispy and buttery. 8-ounce filet mignon - $58 (may vary) - 5 stars - Both my husband and I ordered filet mignon. As we had requested, my steak was cooked medium, and his was cooked medium-rare. These steaks were juicy and flavorful. My husband ate his steak with bernaise sauce ($5) that he seemed to enjoy. Asparagus - $7 - 5 stars - This asparagus was grilled perfectly, and it was topped with olive oil, romano, and lemon. Truffle fries - $6 - 5 stars - These fries were perfectly crispy, and they had a tasty flavor of truffle salt. Chocolate-covered berries drink - regularly $12 - 5 stars - This alcoholic beverage contained chocolate rum, liqueurs, espresso syrup, and cream. It tasted very good. Because the meatballs had been initially served raw, at the end of the meal, the waiter comped the meatballs, and he offered us a free dessert. The creme brûlée that I wanted was not available, so he instead comped my beverage. Very generous! During my next visit to Erie, I will definitely eat at this restaurant again. read more

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After visiting The Cork 4 times, the same problems exist. The service is terrible, the staff in the restaurant walk by you like you're a ghost without even acknowledging that you're waiting for an order or waiting for anything in general. The food is sub par, and completely overpriced for such an establishment. read more

My first time there, went in for lunch, food and service were both excellent. Would highly recommend for a quick and delicious bite or a nice experience with friends or business lunch. I will definitely be back. read more

Great evening. Great food and service! Ambience terrific. Will be back! Recommend highly

We sat at the bar . The food was excellent . We had arancini and Waygu hamburger with great fries . The service was great , I love the casual ambiance of the place . We will definitely go back . This was lunch . read more

We must be invisible, twice my wife and i went in and were seated and then nothing. For what seemed like forever (8-10 minutes), nobody came to even ask for our drinks. never again. Watched a group of servers all huddled together , but not much happening. they were nowhere busy enough to not see us. for $70 steaks...ill spend that elsewhere. Never Again! read more

Delightful! Delectable! Definitely a win! This restaurant is impeccable with its service, attention to detail, and high-level dining. A group of colleagues and I enjoyed dinner and conversation in this perfect location - the atmosphere was welcoming, and we had no trouble hearing each other even though the place was full. Our server was prompt and polite, and she always had a smile on her face. I had the Pork Osso Bucco, and I loved every bite! Others were very pleased as well. One remarked specifically on how refreshing the risotto was with the salmon. When I am back in Erie this summer, I am going back! read more

Everything excellent. Best service we've had all year (and this is in December). The crusted baramubdi was truly special. Scallops and lobster was a heavy dish so I couldn't eat but a quarter of it but it was delicious! Start with the crab butter. Shoot. Get two and a bottle of wine and call it a day! read more

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$$$$$ - too expensive. Everything on the menu is very pricey. Drinks are steep. Salad doesn't come with meal. Service is mediocre. read more

I grew up in Erie, and I can safely say that we have never had a restaurant of this caliber before! Erie is full of casual mom and pop businesses, which are great, but this restaurant really levels up the west side of town. A great spot to visit especially as someone who now lives out of town. The ambiance was classy and upscale, and the staff were very friendly. It's the kind of restaurant that even has cute eclectic glassware. We started with the calamari and the lobster and butter, and the lobster and butter was such a standout for us. This was exactly what it sounds like - generous pieces of lobster meat soaked in a jar of butter and olive oil and all things good. Pair that with the perfectly crisped but freshly soft bread that accompanies it, and you get one of my favorite appetizers to date. For mains, we enjoyed the pan-seared salmon and the surf & turf. The salmon was mild and sat on a bed of tasty risotto with Brussels sprouts - the dish was full of flavor but not overwhelming! The detail of the pomegranate arils added a fun holiday touch to the dish that I really appreciated. The surf and turf was excellent as well - it had a real southern feel to it with the grits and medley of proteins. As someone who loves both New England dishes and southern comfort food, this little restaurant in Erie nailed both. Kudos! read more

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We went to the bar for happy hour, and it's a lovely looking bar. The cocktails we had were delicious. In fact we liked them so much that we had a second round. We ordered the calamari appetizer while seated at the bar because we had a 6 PM reservation. It was a Monday though so we didn't really need a reservation because it was not very crowded. The calamari was good except it came out super quickly and was not that hot. The main reason I chose this restaurant was because we had never eaten there, and because they had eggplant moussaka on the menu. Both me and my husband wanted to order the eggplant... And as we were getting ready to order, we overheard our server tell the table next to us that they were out of eggplant. What!? So we were extremely disappointed by that because that was the only reason we came there and there wasn't anything else that we particularly wanted on the menu. So he had a salad and I had a burger, which was fine but not what we were looking forward to. I had asked for my burger medium, but it was definitely well done although the flavor was OK and it was large. My husband's wedge salad was good. We also shared a bowl of crab bisque, and the soup was good. It was a nice looking place inside and more upscale. We would definitely try it again. Our server was clearly new so she was very sweet, but you could tell that she was still learning. read more

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I will start out by saying the ambiance is a 10/10, super cute inside. I had been here once before for a weekend brunch which was very good. This time around I had lunch and it was okay. We found out while we waited for our food there were specials for the day that our sever didn't tell us (the specials sounded better than some of the menu options!). They were unable to make me an espresso martini because they didn't have espresso beans, so i stuck with my water. Food Wise: fries were over salted (and i love salt lol), salad was mid, but the crab bisque was very good! I would only come back for the brunch though, as this menu and service was disappointing for my birthday outing :( read more

This is a nice treat out. I only had the Caesar salad and some drinks but it was the best Caesar salad I've had and both cocktails were amazing and I was definitely feeling it when I left. The bartenders were so authentic and fun. I am a sucker for ambience too and it was all on theme. My husband had a vegan dish and he said it was great. read more

The Cork 1794 - Check out these cork stools. - New American Near Me - Erie, Pennsylvania