Stopped in on a Saturday night around 9:45 PM. Great service, even though the food took a little…read morelong. I suggest making a reservation, as we had one and still had to wait a bit. Out of all the fine dining experiences I've had in Erie so far, this would be at the top... food wise and view wise. It's beautiful to sit outside and have the view of the bicentennial tower right next to the water! Now for the dish details! -Buffalo cauliflower was nothing special, your standard Buffalo cauliflower with a side of ranch... great to share for the table. The Roasted Organic Chicken was so juicy and tender, it fell right off the bone. Mashed potatoes and green beans paired perfectly. One of my favorites! -The heirloom tomato salad was a 7/10... I think the tomato wedges needed to be smaller pieces. This salad had the best croutons I've ever had! French onion soup was also a standout for me... definitely recommend! -Lastly Walleye Fish & chips: I think they could've included a bit more fish (it was three tenders), tasted good tho...7/10 as well! I would definitely come back here again and recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fine dining waterfront experience in Erie!

One of the best restaurants in town. Grouper was cooked perfect as well as NYStrip. Nice strong…read moredrinks, good service, lake view, and great service made for a excellent meal out .

Had a great breakfast at Bay and Berry. I tried the omelet (you can choose 3 toppings), and it was…read morehuge and satisfyingly fluffy. Get the potato pancake as your side, you'll thank me. The classic pancake with butter and maple syrup is also delicious. They also have a nice selection of baked goods on display and serve alcoholic drinks. The restaurant was bustling during late morning service, but the server was attentive and the place was very clean. Will definitely be back.

Attended a conference in Erie last year and found Gen City Dinor my first morning. It was so good…read moreI went back every day. Leftba great review. Driving through Erie again, looking forward to another great breakfast, but alas, the sign on the door said " closed due to technical difficulties, see you tomorrow." So sad. Checked Yelp for an alternative. Bay and Berry had an even better rating and was close by. No comparison to Gem. Feels like a chain. Its bright & shiny, food was mediocre. For example, how can a biscuit to too hot to eat AND soggy? Very pedestrian and disappointing. Oh well.....

Place is small, cute, and has wonderful service. Definitely a place the locals go. It's clean,…read morefriendly and a true 5 star gem In the heart of the city. I got the eggs Benedict, they were pretty good. The star of the show is definitely the "smash browns" perfectly grilled almost burnt but with perfect flavor and crunch.

Gem City Diner is such a cozy, feel-good breakfast spot. The service is super friendly, and the…read moremenu has a great mix of classic dishes and fun, creative combos. I tried the Western omelet and the Gem city omelet which had blackberry jam, burnt ham and brie omelet, and wow, I didn't know I needed that in my life. Our server also recommended the special waffle with marmalade and champagne whipped cream, which quickly became my favorite (minus the champagne part ). Had a great time here and will definitely be back soon.

Friendly service. Great prices. Different than your usual food truck food. Unique and yummy items…read more Would definitely recommend!

Thank you so much for coming to our block party!! The food…read moreis amazing!!! I cannot decide if I want sweet or savory but with you all, I don't have to choose. All delicious. Service is prompt and polite. Thanks for being so easy going and helpful with arrangements and set up. Truly made our party a success.

Came here for Bfast on a Wednesday. We had a girls trip in Erie and kept passing this place and…read moredecided to stop 1 day for Bfast. Crowded. But sat us quickly. There were 5 of us. Server took drink orders quickly too. Menu is pretty big. Decided on the grilled cheese with bacon, tomato, pepper jack and mozzarella cheese and home fries. It was big. No skimping. Tasted good too. 1 friend got the 1/2 a frittata and it was the whole plate. The half... she said it was good and took it home. Someone got the sandwich with Italian sausage, cheese, and eggs. That was good. Then 2 people got some eggs over easy and some potato pancakes. The potato pancakes were just ok. But that's fine. They have generous portions and not too much money. This place was a winner. Simple decor, lots of families and groups. They turned over tables and moved you along. Pay up front at the end. Simple and easy. This place is a good little find.

Food is OK, atmosphere too. Typical diner ambience. But the line is horrible. Supposedly it moves…read morefast, but there is no order. There is nowhere to sign in (or it's not obvious), and there's no way to tell who's there before or after you because people wait inside, outside, and between. The last five times we went, it was too stressful and we resorted to Perkins across the street.

Used to come here every week when I was in school. If possible I like to stop by when I'm in town…read more Staff are always friendly and the food is always perfect. I don't know what they put in the pancakes but they might be the best I've ever had.

We were in town for a family wedding, and I found this restaurant on Yelp. It seems to be a popular…read morelocal spot.. Although the service was a little slower than expected, the food was really good! Very affordable breakfast for a family of four (compared to most chain restaurants). It has the ambiance of a typical mom-and-pop establishment! Nothing too fancy.

Great traditional style diner for breakfast. Service was…read moreexcellent, they were always around for a coffee heater. Big potions cooked perfectly.

Should you find yourself in Erie PA, make sure you stop at Avanti's for breakfast!…read more This locally owned, classic American style diner has been a favorite since 2019 and has never disappointed. The service is always friendly and the servers know the menu like they're tested on it weekly lol. They'll ask you how you want something before you have a chance to even figure out you might want it a different way! The coffee is strong and does what coffee is supposed to do. The food comes out quickly. Everything I've ordered has been perfectly prepared and DELICIOUS. This trip, I chose the Monster Bowl while Melissa went with the Chipotle Bowl. Can you say 'Yummmm'? Find em on W 8th Street, just up from Bayfront Parkway and a couple blocks past Romolo chocolates.

We enjoyed our breakfast. Friendly service. Great omelettes…read more Fun atmosphere of Shirleys!

I had to edit this review because my picture of my breakfast was not posted…read more Very disappointed with Shirley's. If anyone has followed my reviews, I try to eat at local restaurants and give fair and honest reviews. We drove from Pittsburgh to Buffalo and decided to stop at Shirley's for breakfast. The restaurant was busy we had to wait about five minutes for a table. The restaurant just serves breakfast and brunch and had a typical diner interior. We sat down and got our drinks right away. The coffee was hot. The waitress Michele came over and took our order. my wife's order was fine. She ordered the omelette and Texas toast came out perfect. My order was a different story. I ordered the number 4, 2 eggs over easy hashbrowns breakfast sausage, patty, and Italian toast with no butter. Nothing out of the ordinary, but the waitress brought me my plate with the toast very barely toasted and the hashbrowns should've been called hash whites because they were not cooked and they were cold. Take a look at the picture. No waitress should be bringing this to a patron. Look at this picture and make your own decision. Zoom in to the top of the plate, what is that? I did ask to have my toast darker but I did not want to send my whole plate back because my wife was already eating her breakfast. When I was paying my bill, I was asked how was everything and I explained that my breakfast was cold. The manager or owner came over asked a few questions and apologized. I said it's not your fault and I'm not looking to have anything comped. I just made the statement that I came in for a hot breakfast and I got a cold one. There are a lot of restaurants in Erie and unfortunately, I picked the wrong one for breakfast.