Sneaky Pete's — Restaurant in Fairview Township

Sneaky Pete's has been a staple in Erie for decades. On Swanville Rd it's been a carriage stop on the way to Cleveland, a general store, speakeasy, a place to take your mistress and a bar / restaurant that it currently is. It is easy to drive; nestled in a neighborhood, it looks like another house on the street. Walked in for after dinner drinks and all the tables were full, conversations occurring and just seemed like a relaxed place to be. People seemed happy. Grabbed a couple seats at the bar. They had a large variety of wines at different price ranges, well to top shelf alcohols, beer and signature cocktails. Their food menu looked good at a glance, but I had already eaten. My friend decided to try The Sneaky Pete drink, it was tall, creamy, sweet with an umbrella, a fun drink with secret ingredients that would very easily belong on a sunny beach. We asked the waitresses about the ingredients, they wouldn't tell :-) For me, since tonight was the night to try new things #whythehellnot I ordered a Toasted Pecan Old Fashioned. I've had a regular Old Fashioned and it was not my thing. Took at look when the drink arrived, there are literally pecans in the drink. There were strong flavors of the whiskey and cinnamon with hints of orange. Definitely not a drink you chug, but sip when talking with friends and you have no where to be in a hurry. I enjoyed it and would order it again. Overall Sneaky Pete's was clean, the staff friendly, good service, it's on the list...

I feel pulled about writing this review, for one I am greedy after having found one of the best places for good food and fantastic mix drinks in Erie, and wanting to keep it to myself, and then pulled to share it with others so that this place will continue to grow and provide such excellent food for many years to come. So, here it goes! This place is absolutely wonderful, the food is made to order, so if you want your food in a few minutes or all at the same time, then go to another place. Each dish is made just for you, and it may take a little time, but the wait is well worth it. Every dish, is mouth watering, presented as a piece of art. The weekly specials are a pleasing mixture of Protein, Pasta, and Poultry, and I can assure you that the Poultry dishes are absolutely fantastic, never had a bad one in all the time I have eaten here! The atmosphere is relaxed and the bar is big and friendly. You come here and you feel a part of the place. It is a great place for people who appreciate good food, made to order and who know how to linger over a good drink and engage in the lost art of...

What a pleasant dining experience we had this past week while visiting Erie, PA. I happened to chance upon a review of Sneaky Pete’s and decided to give it a try. I must say that my wife and I came away raving about the dinner we consumed. First of all, do not be put off by the appearance of the place as it is a work in progress as far as outside looks are concerned. Once inside you are treated to a well-stocked bar and a down home atmosphere. Outside seating is also available. Their blackboard specials vary every two or three weeks. I had the roast pork shank that was outstanding and my wife ordered a herb season chicken breast served with polenta that was also excellent. I must say that pricing was very reasonable for such well prepared food. We did not go away hungry. I will also say I had a wonderful conversation with the owner/manager (you can call him Bull) that enlivened our stay at the restaurant. Would highly recommend stopping by to check out Sneaky Pete’s if you are in the area. I know I will be...