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The Cork 1794, Erie, PA

The Cork 1794

4.7
4.7
2310 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
900 W Erie Plz, Erie, PA 16505

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for brunch
General Manager: Greg Jones | Chef Team: Shannon Williams, Michael Burrows, Eric Hofer

Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence 2023 & 2024"

The Cork 1794 debuted in 2014, setting a new standard for cuisine and comfort.
With seating for more than 200, we offer a setting to match your mood.

The chef’s table and cozy clock room provide an intimate experience, while the dining room’s banquettes and outdoor patio, complete with fireplaces and TVs, are the ultimate gathering spot.

The bar is the perfect place to unwind – with an unrivaled collection of beer, cocktails and liquors curated by our own beverage master or a glass of wine poured from the expansive selection displayed in the cruvinets.

The delicious menu, painstakingly developed by our talented Culinary team, delivers everything you’d expect from The Cork 1794 and more. Each plate is crafted to be the best in its class. We think you’ll find the result is on par with the finest establishments in the world.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Aaron Busch
  • Catering
    Please call The Cork 1794 at 814-651-0332 (Option 6) to book your outside catering event!
  • Private party facilities
    Please call The Cork 1794 at 814-651-0332 (Option 6) to inquire about Private Events.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Erie
  • Cross street
    900 West Erie Plaza Drive, Erie Pa 16505
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,310 people are saying

The Cork 1794 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Great for brunch

  • Pittsburgh / Western PA

    Contemporary American

  • Erie

    Best Overall

  • Erie

    Best Food

  • Erie

    Best Service

  • Erie

    Best Ambiance

  • Erie

    Best Value

  • Erie

    Good for special occasions

  • Erie

    Lively

  • Erie

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cork 1794 in Erie, PA impresses with its "excellent food," "attentive service," and "sophisticated atmosphere." Patrons rave about the "creative menu" and "friendly staff," making it a top dining choice in the city. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant consistently delivers a "memorable experience" with "delicious" culinary offerings.
2,310 Reviews
  1. Darrell

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting from out of town while on business…and the food and service was GREAT!!
    The Cork 1794Responded 1 day ago
    Darrell, we're pumped you had an amazing dining experience with us! Great food and outstanding service is what we aim for. Hope you'll visit again next time you're in town.

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  2. CAITLIN

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good drinks and dinner.. ! Atmosphere is always 10/10!!
    The Cork 1794Responded 2 days ago
    Caitlin, it's awesome to hear you had such a fantastic experience with us! We put a ton of effort into creating a vibe that's fun and lively for our guests. Can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  3. Douglas

    Pittsburgh10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent starters Excellent sautéed mushrooms. One salmon dinner cold had to be sent back.... COLD Gravy for steak frites COLD Hollandaise sauce was NOT a sauce ...... it was a cold firm dip????? Broccolini was dried out and looked unappetizing on plate...... just spread all over, lying there. A lot of employees standing in corner looking busy, instead of helping get dinner out hot.... especially since there was a lady standing on elevated stand organizing them!
    The Cork 1794Responded 2 days ago
    Douglas, thanks for the candid feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the starters and mushrooms. Your experience matters to us, and we hope you'll give us another shot soon.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Craig VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff and excellent food. All little pricey but also a unique menu!
    The Cork 1794Responded 2 days ago
    Craig, always stoked to hear when folks have a blast dining with us! Can't wait to have you back soon for another round of tasty food and warm hospitality.

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  5. Lisa VIP

    Pittsburgh13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I enjoyed our dinners. The salmon was so delicious and her steak was so flavorful. Our waitress was awesome and attentive. We will be returning soon.
    The Cork 1794Responded 6 days ago
    Lisa, so great to hear you and your daughter had an awesome time at The Cork! We take pride in serving up tasty dishes and providing friendly service. Can't wait to have you both back again soon.

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  6. Timothy VIP

    Cincinnati160 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit to Erie, PA and we chose The Cork 1794 as our choice to dine. We were greeted nicely, and seated promptly at our reservation time. The server took a few extra minutes before taking our drink order, but was pleasant and explained the specials nicely. Our drinks and appetizer arrived timely. However, our entree order took well over 40 minutes to arrive, and one had obviously been sitting for a while. With the open kitchen we actually watched them attempt to "heat up" my wife's salmon with a blowtorch before coming to the table. We asked the delivery person (not our server) if that was standard practice and was the dish sitting for long (we guessed based on how long it had taken), she sort of denied that was typical, but also sort of admitted it. Well - we can tell you for the expediting manager to do that, he was successful at heating the top of the salmon slightly but the rest was lukewarm and the rice underneath was stone cold. It was clear it had sat for a while. For the prices paid for this entrees, not only was this unacceptable but they obviously knew to pull out the blowtorch and even admit it when we said. We ate since we had lost more time for our evening . The server did come to the table eventually and when we told her, she mentioned the kitchen was having issues that night, and then offered us desserts to go which we politely refused. The expediter that night knew and chose to send a sub-par dish, and should be discussed with him. The server not at fault, got a decent tip, but we will not be back. Too bad as we had such a good start, but they need to chat with their staff about quality, esp at the prices they charge. I don't mind paying for finer dining, but i expect warmer food than one can get at Applebees for less than half the price.
    The Cork 1794Responded on March 31, 2025
    Timothy, we're so sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at our restaurant. We strive to provide exceptional service and quality meals. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide the level of dining experience you deserve.

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  7. Jennifer

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food delicious. Prwsentation lovely. Service great. It was too loud
    The Cork 1794Responded on March 31, 2025
    Jennifer, so thrilled you had an awesome experience with us! We work hard to deliver amazing food and service. Cheers to many more great nights ahead!

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  8. Justin VIP

    West Palm Beach2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Smokey old fashioned was very good. I had 3 of them. They have a very welcoming bar staff. The burger was good, but I ordered it medium and it came out Well done. I would probably do away with the arugula. It doesn’t really go with the burger. I got a side of brussels sprouts they were pretty good. They could’ve been a little bit more crispy. I was told they were crispy, but they weren’t very crispy. overall, it was a good experience. I will probably come back Mostly for the happy hour. 
    The Cork 1794Responded on March 26, 2025
    Justin, thanks for the feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It's great to hear you enjoyed the Smokey old fashioned and our welcoming bar staff. Looking forward to having you back for happy hour!

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  9. David

    Pittsburgh10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always excellent service , food and ambience .
    The Cork 1794Responded on March 19, 2025
    David, we're pumped you had such an awesome experience with us! Hearing comments like this from guests really makes our day. Hope to see you back again soon!

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  10. Kyrstin

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was very attentive, the food and vibes were great!
    The Cork 1794Responded on March 17, 2025
    Kyrstin, hearing that really makes our day! We work hard to deliver awesome vibes and treats for our guests. Looking forward to having you back again soon.

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FAQs

The Cork 1794 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (814) 651-0332.

The Cork 1794 is rated 4.7 stars by 2310 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for The Cork 1794

900 W Erie Plz, Erie, PA 16505

Additional information

  • Cross street
    900 West Erie Plaza Drive, Erie Pa 16505
  • Neighborhood
    Erie
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Aaron Busch
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please call The Cork 1794 at 814-651-0332 (Option 6) to book your outside catering event!
  • Private party facilities
    Please call The Cork 1794 at 814-651-0332 (Option 6) to inquire about Private Events.
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