Ricardo's Restaurant, Erie

You have to know what you are getting into with this. The food is fairly good and you get a lot of it. The prices are very reasonable and our waitress was very nice. The atmosphere is something that we didn't care for. There are a lot of people crammed into a small room with tables all over the place. The lighting is way too bright and makes you feel like you are on display. It is very very loud. It has more of a cafeteria feel to it than a restaurant. If your idea of going out to eat is getting as much food as possible for a cheap price, this is the place for you. If you appreciate atmosphere as much as good food, you may be disappointed.

Ricardo's on East Lake Rd in Erie Pa has been around for as long as I remember, but with good reason. Their steaks are tender and delicious. I highly recommend the early bird specials for lunch. You still get the complimentary dish of pasta and dish of fried zucchini which is excellent. My favorite are the tips with the home fries. The prices are very reasonable, especially the lunches. The atmosphere is family oriented, friendly and clean. You can't beat the lunch specials for quality and quantity.

Best steak around erie pa.