The igloo is heated and seats 8, with a view of Presque Isle Bay. Two more will be added soon.

The Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel is taking reservations for an outdoor igloo dining table that is covered and heated.

Beginning Tuesday, the Sheraton and the Bayfront Grille offered the heated igloo with seating up to eight. Two additional igloos will be added and will be available for breakfast, lunch and dinner reservations.

The covered tables are located on the north-facing patio of the Bayfront Grille with a scenic view of Presque Isle Bay.

The clear plastic domes were manufactured by GardenIgloo. A space heater inside the igloo keeps the diners at a comfortable 70 degrees. Sand bags around the bottom of the structure hold it in place and can sustain winds up to 50 mph.

“A lot of other cities along the Great Lakes do this,” said Dan Pora, the hotel's general manager. “To be able to sit outside in February and eat great food with an amazing view of Presque Isle State park and the Bicentennial Tower is special.”

Dee Carvana and her friend Johnny Shields, both of Erie, were the first to eat in the igloo. Carvana, a realtor, said it would be a great experience for her clients.

“I come here a lot and I love the waterfront,” said Carvana, 58. “How cool would it be to be inside here when there is a snowstorm?”

The covered dining will be available until April 15.

Jack Hanrahan can be reached at 870-1696 or by email. Follow him on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/ETNHanrahan.

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