For so many of you, this is dinnertime. And for decades, a place in Erie has served up supper for customers. But it's also a place to eat earlier in the day. What makes it unique?

Made-to-order meals, served right to your seat. That's what customers keep coming back for at the Colony Pub and Grill in Erie: a business started by the Camp family on the site of the former Hearth restaurant.

"It was like a family dream for all of us," said Kevin Camp. 

Kevin Camp is the owner. He and his brother Keith oversee operations, with Keith running the kitchen. Dedicated staff members also make sure orders are to the customers' liking.

Fish is a big draw on Fridays during the Lenten season. Meals can be eaten at the bar or inside the dining area. And so many of the returners have a reason all throughout the year.

"The food is wonderful," said Susan Belott, customer. "The menu is very extensive. Anybody has to be able to find something they like here."

From sandwiches to steaks and seafood, or soup and dessert, Susan Bellott and her friend tell Erie News Now their planned lunch visits come after spending time at the Colony for private parties. Two different rooms are available within the restaurant area.

While the Colony Pub has had a footprint along West 8th Street for 40 years, about four years ago, Colony Pub and Catering opened up. Same owners, offering people a chance to walk away with a hot pizza made in less than 5 minutes.

Dough is mixed on site, then kneaded and made in surplus for sale or for the pizza to go, topped with fresh ingredients and cooked in this special oven owners say is straight from Italy.

The owners are working on creating more space to eat and enjoy menu items. 

It's also the spot where Colony restaurant holiday orders can be picked up. A place that opened after an idea during COVID, just like the outdoor patio seating at the restaurant: a warm weather hot spot and where bands entertain diners several days during the week when it's open. But another addition is also in the works over the next year on site.

"We may add on to that facility out back to add some more private rooms back there because we're kind of running out of space," said Kevin. 

But not running out of ways to serve the public, four decades later.

Owner Kevin Camp is using the experience at the Colony towards a new restaurant. It's called "Foul-Cone'z". It would be located along Route 99 in Erie County and feature casual Italian dining. Kevin says he'll release more information as the business project moves along.