This ad from the Erie Playhouse production of "King of Hearts" from January of 1956 shows seven of the top restaurants in Erie, Pennsylvania. The list includes:
- Riccardo's "We specialize in steaks, chops and spaghetti"
- The Den- was located at 832 Peach St., you can still buy 'The Den' sauce
- Kontis Restaurant "Handsome Italian prints and excellent service of better foods in a quiet atmosphere"
- Angelotti's was located at 502 West 17th Street
- Hotel Lawrence was located at 10th and Peach
- Cathay House was located at 12 West 7th St. "Delicious Chinese food served with dignity in quiet surroundings"
- Barnacle Bill's was located at 3122 West Lake Road "A Bill-o-fare of unusual dishes made from the finest food obtainable.
Enjoy more fun facts about the history of Erie, PA at
Old Time Erie
