Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTwo45 Waterfront Grille
Erie, PA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Two45 Waterfront Grille runs a beverage program that covers cocktails, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic options with unusual thoroughness for a restaurant menu. Nine signature cocktails include a Lake View Margarita, a Two45 Signature Old Fashioned, and an Espresso Martini, all with named ingredients and prices. The wine list spans sparkling, white, and red by the glass and bottle, while the beer selection offers four drafts and six cans or bottles. Two zero-proof cocktails and a non-alcoholic beer round out the options.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Lake View Margarita, made with blanco tequila, coconut, pineapple, and guava, or the Two45 Signature Old Fashioned with bourbon, vanilla demerara, and black walnut bitters. For wine, the De Perrier Blanc de Blanc at $11 a glass is a straightforward sparkling option. The Morning Laurel, a zero-proof cocktail with tropical citrus and NA bubbles, is a solid nonalcoholic choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Anyone seeking a full beverage program with clear ingredient lists and a range of price points will find useful options here. The happy hour menu reduces prices on select cocktails, wine, and beer, making it a practical stop for early evening drinks. Groups with mixed preferences for cocktails, wine, beer, or nonalcoholic drinks can all find something suitable.
- When should I go?
- The happy hour bar menu offers reduced prices on four signature cocktails, house wine, and four draft beers, making that window a good time to explore the list without full dinner pricing. The dinner menu provides the full selection of nine cocktails and the complete wine and beer lists.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Dinner cocktails range $13-$16, with happy hour cocktails at $9-$12. Wine by the glass is $11-$16, with bottles $44-$64, and house wine is $8 during happy hour. Draft beers are $6-$7, cans and bottles $6-$7, and happy hour drafts $5-$6. Zero-proof cocktails are $11, and Heineken NA is $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beverage program at Two45 Waterfront Grille stands out for its breadth across categories, with nine signature cocktails, a wine list that includes sparkling, white, and red from multiple regions, ten beer options across formats, and dedicated nonalcoholic choices. The cocktail list names specific ingredients for each drink, and the happy hour menu extends reduced pricing to cocktails, wine, and beer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Nine signature cocktails with named ingredients and prices anchor the dinner menu, including a margarita, old fashioned, mule, espresso martini, spritz, paloma, and amaro-based drinks. A separate happy hour bar menu lists four of these at reduced prices. The range covers tequila, bourbon, gin, vodka, and cognac bases.
Menu strengths
- — Nine named cocktails with detailed ingredient lists on the dinner menu.
- — Happy hour bar menu offers four signature cocktails at reduced prices.
- — Cocktail styles span margarita, old fashioned, mule, espresso martini, spritz, paloma, and amaro-based drinks.
Standout selections
- — Lake View Margarita — blanco tequila, coconut, pineapple, guava; $13 dinner, $9 happy hour.
- — Two45 Signature Old Fashioned — bourbon, vanilla demerara, black walnut bitters; $15 dinner, $12 happy hour.
- — Espresso Martini — vodka, coffee liqueur, Italian amaro, espresso; $15 dinner, $11 happy hour.
Pricing: Dinner cocktails $13-$16; happy hour cocktails $9-$12
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, and red by the glass and bottle, with multiple regions and varietals. Sparkling options include a Blanc de Blanc and a Prosecco, while whites range from Riesling to Sauvignon Blanc and reds include Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Happy hour offers house white and house red at $8 per glass.
Menu strengths
- — Wine list spans sparkling, white, and red with multiple regions and varietals.
- — Happy hour house white and house red are $8 per glass.
- — By-the-glass range $11-$16 and bottles $44-$64 provide flexible price points.
Standout selections
- — De Perrier, France | Blanc de Blanc — apple, pear, yeast, floral; $11 glass, $44 bottle.
- — Mumm Napa, California | Brut Rose — strawberry, raspberry, dry finish; $16 glass, $64 bottle.
- — Peter Yealands, Marlborough | Sauvignon Blanc — blackcurrant, passionfruit, fresh herbs; $14 glass, $56 bottle.
Pricing: Glass $11-$16; bottles $44-$64; happy hour house wine $8
Beer
Ten beer options span four drafts and six cans or bottles, including IPA, blonde ale, Mexican lager, pilsner, and a non-alcoholic Heineken. Draft beers are $6-$7, with happy hour pricing at $5-$6. The selection covers familiar domestic and craft names without straying into rare or niche territory.
Menu strengths
- — Ten beer options across draft, can, and bottle formats.
- — Happy hour drafts are $5-$6.; Selection includes IPA, blonde ale, Mexican lager, pilsner, and non-alcoholic Heineken.
Standout selections
- — Voodoo Ranger IPA | New Belgium — draft; $7 dinner, $6 happy hour.
- — Yuengling | D.G. Yuengling & Son — draft; $6 dinner, $5 happy hour.
- — Broken Heels | Hazy IPA — can or bottle; $7.
Pricing: Draft $6-$7; cans and bottles $6-$7; happy hour drafts $5-$6
Nonalcoholic
Two zero-proof cocktails with named ingredients are listed at $11 each, alongside a non-alcoholic Heineken at $6. The Morning Laurel combines aperitif, tropical citrus, and NA bubbles, while Lost at Sea uses Giffard pineapple NA, guava oleo, and lime. The category is small but provides clear alternatives to the full-ABV list.
Menu strengths
- — Two zero-proof cocktails with named ingredients and prices.
- — Non-alcoholic beer option available at $6.; Zero-proof cocktails are $11 each.
Standout selections
- — Morning Laurel — guilt-free aperitif, tropical citrus, NA bubbles; $11.
- — Lost at Sea — Giffard pineapple NA, guava oleo, lime; $11.
- — Heineken | NA — non-alcoholic beer, can or bottle; $6.
Pricing: Zero-proof cocktails $11; Heineken NA $6
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