Ernest's at NAIT
CAN$30 and under
Global, International
Ernest's Dining Room at NAIT has been aptly described as the "jewel in the crown" of Hokanson Centre for Culinary Arts in the School of Skilled Trades. Ernest's decor is described as "understated elegance". Tasteful compliments of cherry wood and brass highlights, a beautiful rock feature wall, muted lighting and attention to detail provide the room with a distinct corporate ambience. Critically acclaimed and numerous accolades identify the "haute cuisine" prepared by second year Culinary Arts diploma students as "outstanding". OpenTable diners voted Ernest's top 100 in Canada for two consecutive years. Seasoned chef instructors emphasize the importance of using high quality local regional products. Mastery of traditional cookery combined with contemporary artistry has resulted in a truly electric cuisine. Elegant service is provided by eager Culinary and Hospitality students. An emphasis on etiquette and authenticity is encouraged through the guidance of professional mentors.
Dining Style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Global, International, Contemporary American, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday-Thursday: 11:30am-12:30am
Dinner: Tuesday-Friday: 6:00pm-7:15pm
Friday Student Showcase Buffet: 11:00am-12:30pm
Please Note no buffets:
2019: Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 29
Last Buffets are April 18 & 26
Ernest's follows the same calendar as our students, therefore the dining room is closed on weekends, major holidays, and the summer months. Please call for if you need further details.
Dinner: Tuesday-Friday: 6:00pm-7:15pm
Friday Student Showcase Buffet: 11:00am-12:30pm
Please Note no buffets:
2019: Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 29
Last Buffets are April 18 & 26
Ernest's follows the same calendar as our students, therefore the dining room is closed on weekends, major holidays, and the summer months. Please call for if you need further details.
Phone number
(780) 471-8676
Website
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Michael Hassall & our Culinary seasoned Chef instructors/Second year Culinary students
Neighborhood
Cross street
118 Ave & 106 Street
Parking details
Parking Passes must be requested immediately by emailing twright@nait.ca for DAY parking. Parking is FREE after 5pm in Lot "C". Once all the DAY reserved parking permits stalls are reserved you will have to pay to park.
We have a surface lot available to our guests at Lot "C" directly across from the dining room entrance on 118th Avenue. Parking is at a premium during the day, so we do advise an early arrival. Please inform your guests regarding parking permits.
We have a surface lot available to our guests at Lot "C" directly across from the dining room entrance on 118th Avenue. Parking is at a premium during the day, so we do advise an early arrival. Please inform your guests regarding parking permits.
Public transit
#9, #8, #15 stops at NAIT
There is a Public Transit stop at the corner of 106th Street and 118th Avenue, as well as a Stop at Kingsway Garden Mall.
LRT -NAIT stop: Ernest's will be at the North end of the school
There is a Public Transit stop at the corner of 106th Street and 118th Avenue, as well as a Stop at Kingsway Garden Mall.
LRT -NAIT stop: Ernest's will be at the North end of the school
Entertainment
During the school year Ernest's is a venue for a variety of "special events" allowing students to demonstrate creativity while interacting with the community. The Toque Demagny Scholarship Dinner, Young Culinarians Conquering Cancer, Team NAIT and Le club Culinaire fundraisers, etc... provide students with the opportunity to challenge their personal and professional bests.
We also feature wine dinners with regional wines paired to perfection with our students culinary creations.
We also feature wine dinners with regional wines paired to perfection with our students culinary creations.
Special events & promotions
Ernest's follows the same calendar as our students, therefore the dining room is closed on weekends, major holidays, and the summer months. We feature our Student Showcase Buffet on Friday's for lunch. These buffets book fast, please call to reserve. We do serve ala carte lunches during the week. Please note: for groups of 8 guests and larger, Ernest's does add an automatic service charge.
For all banquets, special function and buffet reservations, a service charge will be added automatically.
For all banquets, special function and buffet reservations, a service charge will be added automatically.
Additional
Banquet, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine