Ernest's Orleans Restaurant

Fish rubbery overcooked ... asked for one bread pudding to be divided for 3 of us...they were very small portions..
they charged $42. For 3 whole desserts...
Not happy...

I have been visiting Ernest's for at least 30 years. I have had good service and at times less that but, my last visit was probably the best visit I've had there in quite a while.

Horrible service with a white lettuce salad and not going back.

We were seated promptly and the wait staff was excellent. Food was delicious and seasoned properly

We love this restaurant. Mr. Ernest is always back in the kitchen cooking and making sure everything is just so.
Two non-negotiables: the hot shrimp and the crab claws. H
The hot shrimp comes with the most amazing remoulade; it is the stuff of dreams. My husband and I have been coming here (all the different locations) since the 1970’s...)

Dinner took hour and a half to come to the table. The baked potato had bacon in it which would have been great if given to me, not my girlfriend who is a vegetarian. The restaurant did not have enough menus for us so we had to share a menu. Just was not impressed with all the reviews, maybe it was a bad night.

Took forever to get our food. My husbands steak was not warm. And way over priced for what we got!

Such a great place. Our waiter was awesome, and the food was beyond delicious. Will definitely be going back.

My overall visit to Ernest's was absolutely excellent.

This was my husband's and I second visit to Ernest's.
Our first was for our wedding anniversary last May.
This visit was in celebration of my husband's birthday.
From the valet to the host to the server, Jay everything and everyone was great.
The food was hot and fresh to taste.
Our guest said, "It was the best ribeye steak." he'd eaten.
An inspiring touch was when Chef Ernest came to greet our table.
He was very polite and made us feel welcome.
It's refreshing to dine at a restaurant where our race didn't matter, we were treated well.
God bless you, your staff, and your business for many years to come.
Thx Ernest!

Everything was spot on. Long time customer of this place and it did not let us down.
I had fried shrimp and oysters and my wife had fried shrimp. Of course we started with the marinated crab claws that were delicious. As a treat for our anniversary celebration, Ernest delivered some cheesy garlic bread with marinara sauce that was very delicious.
Can't wait to go back next time we're in town.
Also, forgot to mention, they make the best Long Island Iced teas in town.

Birthday for a friend

Our visit last week was great from the time we entered and had our reservation verified all the way through the evening. The service was great and everyone was very friendly and attentive. The food was excellent as well as being a great value. I think we’ve found a new favorite restaurant

Great night at Ernest's Orleans everything was great . What a wonderful time we had! My husband and I had dinner to celebrate his birthday . Great place celebrate everyday.

Great, will be back

We dined at Ernest's for our 5th year wedding anniversary, and we were pleased with EVERYTHING!! The food was absolutely wonderful and I would highly recommend Patrick as your server!!

Ernest Orleans was like having dinner in the French quarters in New Orleans.

Amazing food and environment. Such a romantic and memorable dinner. We will definitely be returning.

It was fantastic. Really created s special memory for my wife and I.

Wet food food nice surroundings. The music was a little too loud. Otherwise everything was great.

2nd time to enjoy Ernest's New Orleans Restaurant and it has been great both times. The wait staff is wonderful the food is as well. We love the piano man singing in the lounge. Will be going again.

This restaurant used to be so very good but man, has it gone down hill!!!! It is WAY overpriced!!! $40 for a 6oz filet of red Snapper with a little bit of crab on top????!!!!! $14 for one ice cream scoop of bread pudding????!!!!! Food was so disappointing. Like I said Ernest’s used to be soooooo good but not anymore, don’t waste your time and money!

Awesome food, service, and live entertainment! Great time dining experience!

I can’t believe I’ve waited so long to come back! We had a great dining experience. We were greeted and seated by the man himself. Was treated by his complimentary cheese bread with some magical marinara sauce. The ribeye and filet were even more impressive. Can’t wait for next trip to Shreveport/Bossier City, won’t leave until eating here again!

The food and the environment was amazing! I took my boyfriend for his birthday and he loved the food so much, and he is super picky when it comes to food. Highly recommend for a date night!

The word amazing doesn’t do it justice. Not stuffy but yet high end. Great service, attention to details. Bread is awesome! Had the snapper in a bag with lump crab meat and shrimp in a champagne reduction...must have!!! We felt it was worth every penny! And our server Shawn was down to earth, charismatic, and very informative. We will be back!

Always enjoy dining at Ernest. the mood was great for a special occasion with old friends. As usual, the food and service was excellent.

The food was awesome the chef was amazing with the dishes he prepared. Everyone in our party was very pleased and satisfied!

Great service and food that never disappoint!!

Spaghetti sauce was a little to sweet. Everything else was exvellent.

The service is impeccable....everyone politr, professional! And the food is incredible!

best seafood in shreveport. prices are a little high but most places you do not get what you pay for but here you do. nice music while you eat james lawless

Father’s Day - The food and service was excellent! We were dining for the first time and will be back.

The food was good and the wait staff was attentive and accommodating..

We enjoyed our evening at Ernest’s!

I’ve been eating crab claws at Ernest’s for almost 50 years. (Not a typo 😉) Delicious food. We drive all of the way from Dallas to enjoy dinner here. I love bringing new people with me and introducing them to this institution, don’t let the exterior fool you. Enjoy!

Great. Every time we’re in town we come to this favorite. Been going to this restaurant for over 49 years from when his dad owned it to now the son running it.

I am so glad we chose Ernest’s to celebrate my graduation. The food and service were excellent and they did such a wonderful job helping us celebrate!

College graduation

Food was very good and service acceptable. I order a scotch that had some dark specks that resemble coffee grinds in the bottom, however they replaced my drink. The house appetizer which was suggested (60 year old recipe) was really good, not great. I ordered the Red Snapper Ernest, was really good. Overall, I would definitely go back. Server was really nice and accommodating too.