John Russell Brewing Company Brew House & Restaurant - Erie, Pennsylvania

Anastasia K.

Putting all 5’s on everything because I wouldn’t change anything. Went on a Thursday evening in January. There was a live band that was the perfect volume. The seating was comfortable. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The manager and owner checked on us. Got the pickled pizza and their dough is perfection. Crispy thin crust, wood fired pizza. Someone else at my table got the burger and fries. No complaint there. The fries do appear fresh cut so if you’re not used to seeing a potato be a potato choose something else. Contrary to a previous review they did have Heinz ketchup. The beer list had many Irish staples.

Kari W.

My burger was outstanding! I never would have thought to put apple slices on a burger, but it works well with the maple BBQ sauce. Fries were crispy. I did not enjoy my seasonal cocktail as there was an odd bitter aftertaste. The concept sounded good though. Nice, clean space with attentive servers and a free parking lot in a mini plaza on upper Peach Street. My mom thought the poutine burger was just okay but I would go back to try that next time. It would be even better if they offered turkey burgers as an option.

Carl B.

I absolutely love this place the food is really good. I recommend go with the pizza hands down, anything made in that stone oven is to die for even the dessert flat bread. Amazing drinks and a wonderful list of draft options some in house and some domestics. Overall wonderful time.

Ed N.

The place is very cool but the service was friendly but really slow. The food was iffy at best.

Dry cheeseburger. Run of the meal Ceasar Salad, my wife really liked the grilled cheese, their fries were mid at best. I wanted to try the meatball boli but they were out of meatballs. Maybe we shoulda tried the pizzas - I don’t know but maybe it was a bad night?

Oh and the ketchup some off brand! Maybe that’s the issue. They didn’t even serve Heinz. Never even heard of Greystone. Really? Ugh.

Levin S.

They must make good pizza and that's all these 5-star reviews are from. Problem is all they have is an oven, so everything is cooked in it to oblivion! Baked fries that are so dry and have nothing inside. Burger that is mysteriously blackened all around and completely dry and flavorless inside - even with a pink center! How do make such a terrible burger for such an outrageous price
Also the burger had no sauce, which was how it was described on the menu, so when it was brought out and the server asked if we needed anything else, I asked if there was mayo on the burger and indicated I would want some, and she said there was. There wasn't, but who knew how soon I would see her again so I ate the thing. The bacon was also bad, thin and overcooked.
The staff was mainly good. I got a couple samples of beer to make my choice, which came promptly. Food was fast despite being awful. The manager checked on us and asked how the food was. Luckily for my wife, she enjoyed the tacos, and I told the manager "the dip was good." When she asked about the burger I gave it to her straight, and she offered to make something else for me, which I declined, as I just wanted to leave at that point. I even mentioned that I didn't think that burger patty was a half pound before cooking, she had no response to that.
I would be willing to try other things they have, but they really should put all their effort into everything they offer if they're going to have it on the menu. So I wouldn't recommend this place at all.

Laura L. H.

We almost left, it took the bartender at least 5 minutes to even acknowledge we were sitting there. She was more concerned with making sure her friends or regulars were taken care of. My meal, Bacon grape flatbread, was out of this world delicious. My friend's Steak and avocado salad was awful. Avocado was too old but served anyway, steak cooked to nearly being inedible. Would probably not visit again.

Steve B.

Wow great place .
Very freindly .
Very clean.
Great selection of beer.
Great food .
Clean outside clean
inside.
Was very good price ,I fact maybe I was under charged on accident .
I had 12 -14 inch pizza and 3 really good beers.

J S.

It sounds weird... But we tried the pickle pizza. We were not displeased. Whew!

Bacon and grape flatbread... Another winner.

Of course - we had to have a flight of the house beers. Another winner. 🎉