The Cork 1794

Name: The Cork 1794
Address: 900 W Erie Plz, Erie, PA, United States, 16505
Telephone: (814) 651-0332
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (2340)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

900 W Erie Plz, Erie, PA 16505

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

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.

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
(814) 651-0332
Website
http://www.cork1794.com/
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
Order direct

Location
900 W Erie Plz, Erie, PA 16505
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

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
Erie
Best Value
Erie
Good for special occasions
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Review summary

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The Cork 1794 offers an upscale dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the creative dishes and attentive staff, though the restaurant can be pricey. Some have noted occasional service delays, but overall, "you will not be disappointed."

2,340 Reviews

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chris
Toledo / Northwest Ohio30 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
so - love the bar (coupe glass instead of martini glass excepted) and most of our visits have been great. service, again, was attentive and excellent. i had a special that was $72 - more than the ribeye. i forgot to ask. i was shocked. the meal itself was okay but mashed were not hot. we had to send back the hanger steak for a brief refire - turned out okay. initial scuffle with the hostess about a 2 top being too small - we got the four top without a big tussle but it was weird something two feet away on a slow night was an issue. Another issue was speed. i’ve taken to ordering courses one by one and slowly because restaurants start slamming out plates long before we’re ready. this nearly happened tonight. if i hadn’t slowed the roll we would have had everything within seconds of each other. no time to enjoy - and we would have been on a two top!!! nightmare. our server said he would wait after soup but before i took my last spoonful the entrees were in front of me. take breath!!! 90 minute standard bedeviled. takeaway cheesecake was a small slice with 2 teaspoons of carmel sauce in a small cup-i guess we were taking it away but it was very underwhelming. server did say it wasn’t house made and couldn’t confirm curtze. sure seems like curtze the meal was okay excepting the above. this experience, however, set me back enough to question a next visit instead heading to Bay House or Calaos or Peppinos for fine dining. when i spend nearly $300 for two for dinner i get picky.
The Cork 1794Responded 2 days ago
Chris, thanks for the detailed feedback! We're happy to hear you enjoyed aspects of your experience, like the bar and service. However, we regret the issues with pacing, portion sizes, and temperature. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we'll discuss your comments with our team to improve. We appreciate your patronage and hope to have another opportunity to provide an exceptional dining experience.
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Kevin
Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review
2.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Last time we ate there it was much better. Menu was different
The Cork 1794Responded 6 days ago
Kevin, we're so sorry to hear your recent visit wasn't up to par. Please know that providing an exceptional dining experience is our top priority, and we'll be sure to take your feedback to heart. We hope you'll give us another chance to wow you soon.
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Dawn
Pittsburgh / Western PA3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks, restaurant, and service is outstanding. The price for the food is a little expensive so you might want to go only on special occasions unless you have the money.
The Cork 1794Responded 6 days ago
Dawn, it's so great to hear you had an amazing experience at The Cork 1794! Knowing our food and drinks impressed you really makes us smile. While our prices reflect the high quality we strive for, we're pleased you found it to be worth it for those special occasions. Looking forward to serving you again soon!
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Bradley
San Diego3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We come to Erie in the summer to spend on our boat, and we chose The Cork as our first outing of the summer. Disappointing. Service was slow. Our waiter had more tables than he could keep up with. Food was late and cold. Asparagus was ice cold, like it came out of a refrigerator cold. Kitchen was backed way up. From our table we could see food sitting out for lengthy periods. Food quality was good, so it must have been a staffing\management issue that night.
The Cork 1794Responded on June 10, 2025
Bradley, we're sorry to hear your recent visit didn't meet expectations. Our team strives to deliver great meals and service, so it's disappointing to fall short. We appreciate the feedback to help us improve moving forward. Please give us another chance to provide the top-notch experience you deserve.
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Sara
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the cocktails, to the appetizer, and then our entrees, everything was perfect - including our server! Great atmosphere and ambiance!
The Cork 1794Responded on May 28, 2025
Sara, yay! We're pumped you had such an incredible evening with us. From the ambiance to the flavors to the service, it's all about creating awesome experiences. Hope to have you back again soon!
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Richard VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA10 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Their prices keep going up and the portion size keeps getting smaller. It’s a nice place. The food is good, but it’s just getting too expensive to go there for what you get.
The Cork 1794Responded on May 16, 2025
Richard, thanks for your honest feedback. We're always working to balance providing generous portions at a great value. Hopefully you still found the experience enjoyable overall and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Joey
Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks, great outside seating. Definitely recommend
The Cork 1794Responded on May 14, 2025
Joey, awesome! We're pumped you had such a blast enjoying our outdoor patio and delicious eats and drinks. Thanks for the love - we'll keep bringing those good vibes.
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Robert
Southwest Florida11 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We’ve dined here many times and have always enjoyed the experience, but unfortunately, tonight was quite disappointing. There was no mention on OpenTable that dinner would be a buffet. Our reservation was at 7:00 PM, but by the time we arrived, most of the food had been picked over, and the buffet was clearly winding down as the restaurant closed at 8:00 PM. This was meant to be a special evening celebrating my son’s graduation, but the service and dining experience fell well short of expectations.
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Mark
Pittsburgh / Western PA4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time trying the buffet, they did an excellent job. The service was quite good and the food was delicious. We will definitely do the Mother’s Day buffet again next year.
The Cork 1794Responded on May 14, 2025
Mark, awesome to hear you had such a great experience at our Mother's Day buffet! We take a lot of pride in our food and service, so it's wonderful to get feedback like yours. Looking forward to seeing you again next year!
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Thomas
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good food. The specials were outstanding. Brunch menu was really good too.
The Cork 1794Responded on May 14, 2025
Thomas, your kind words put a big smile on our faces! We're all about creating an amazing experience for our guests. Your shout-out is incredibly appreciated, and we can't wait to have 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 4.5 stars by 2340 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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
Order direct

Website
http://www.cork1794.com/
Phone number
(814) 651-0332
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.

The Cork 1794

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