Ernest's Orleans Restaurant

Name: Ernest's Orleans Restaurant
Address: 1601 Spring Street, Shreveport, LA, United States, 71101
Telephone: (318) 226-1325
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

840 Reviews

$31 to $50

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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Ernest’s Orleans Restaurant in keeping with tradition of it’s “Old World Charm” has been serving it’s own unique style and flavors of “The Finest” US Prime Beef, Seafood, and Italian cuisine for over 60 years. It will be the pleasure of our formally trained wait staff to vocalize the exquisite “Chef Features” that are available throughout the week. Our wait staff is also knowledgeable in pairing wines that will accommodate your dining experience. Many accolades, movie stars, and dignitaries are presented in the foyer that tells the tales of many years of it’s very unique and historical “Old World Charm” in serving “The Finest” New Orleans style cuisine.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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Takeout

(318) 226-1325

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Sicilian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday: 4:30 pm-10:30 pm
Phone number
(318) 226-1325
Website
http://www.ernestsorleans.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Bring the Finest to you! We can host most any catering events on or off premises with full bar service and private staffing.We have an event planner on staff assist you with details.
Private party facilities
We can host your business & corporate meetings. We have a meeting planner on staff that will be happy to assist you We have 2 completely private dining areas and 1 semi private.(30 pp minimum)
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (877) 260-2836

Location
1601 Spring Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
Neighborhood
Shreveport
Cross street
LA 1
Parking details
Our courteous and quick valet allows diners to avoid any weather, pulling directly in front of the restaurant walking in the lobby and promptly being seated. After dining the vehicle will be waiting. Self parking facility also available.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 840 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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FrankieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is by far my favorite place to eat. Service is as good as it gets. People treat you like your family and the food is awesome. I have never been disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food1service4ambience3
We went for our first anniversary and I wish we had gone somewhere else. Everything comes with a fried peach and the juice of the peach gets on the food and makes everything have a peachy/fruity flavor! Even our steak/chicken. My breaded chicken was soggy on the bottom from the peach juice & soggy on top because they placed a lemon on top! I ordered the chicken Alfredo & the pasta was fine, but it would have been better if the chicken were not soggy, & on a separate plate. The crème brûlée was hardly brûlée’d on top so the cream was cold & grainy & tasted old. Worst I’ve ever had. Considering the fact that the meal for 2 was $200 without alcohol, it was a complete waste of money. My parents agree it’s not what it used to be back in the day. However my husband said he liked his marinated crab claws, and they brought us a complimentary piece of strawberry shortcake for our anniversary and sang to us. The redeeming qualities were not enough to make us go back or recommend it though!
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ConnieT
Shreveport
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall2food4service3ambience4
Our reservations were at 6:30 we got in at 7:40– not good!
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LisaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
best steak and vegetables you will ever eat….large portions…left full carrying a To Go box…. amazing deals and prices…friendly staff…. made reservations on line for a table for 4 four days ahead, arrived on time yet still waited 45 min for our table which we found to be odd….each one commented saying the dessert was comically sweet but the other food items were the best we had ever eaten
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BillyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant never disappoints. Will be back soon
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JWH48
Austin
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first time at Ernest's and we were very impressed. We had perhaps the best red snapper meal we've ever had. Jordan, our waiter was exceptional, knowledgeable about the menu and very friendly. He kept my water glass full without me asking. We'll definitely come back.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite place in town to dine. The service is always outstanding and the food is beyond amazing. The staff makes sure you have the best experience, no matter what the occasion is. The atmosphere is quiet and nice with a feel of history as you enter the doors. We haven’t had one bad meal or moment at Ernest’s. I highly recommend eating there any day of the week.
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SamanthaA
Orange County
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress Amanda was wonderful. Crab claws & lump crabmeat are divine. Live music makes it a bit hard to have a conversation.
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jboffthehook
Dallas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tommy was the best server I have ever had. So much fun!
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Painter
Portland
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner at Ernest's completely made our visit to Shreveport! What character! Service was friendly and attentive. The food was great, but the live music in the bar made it an experience to remember. Three of us shared dishes family style and there was enough to fee three more. Very fun.
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OpenTable Diner
Shreveport
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall4food2service5ambience3
The best thing about this tiny place is the bread pudding. Get it to go!
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Foodie
Charleston
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
When in Shreveport, Earnest’s is not to be missed. A staple of Shreveport.
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Steve
Dallas
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
It seemed to us that the waiter was overworked trying to service too many tables and we had to keep reminding him of what we needed at various times. We were seated on the side of the restaurant that had live music and it was very difficult to carry on a conversation due to the noise level of the people and the music. We would like to have had a choice of what side of the restaurant to sit on. We did have reservations. Some of the dishes were excellent like the gumbo, but some where average. The snapper versions we ordered either had a "fishy" taste to it and the other one did not have hardly any shrimp on it, only crabmeat for the topping. Desserts were very good. Overall, the $186 bill which was only for the food and dessert(We had no drinks) was overpriced for the overall experience.
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Roxy
Shreveport
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best of times special was an excellent value for seniors.
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CecilD
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
I was very disappointed we had a reservation at 7 got there on time was seated service was worse I ever had waiter finally took our drink order after stopping and coming back we were a party of 6 she finally took our food order one hour and forty minutes to get our food and was not hot I’ve been coming there for 30 years but I want be back it spoiled my wife birthday and we came from Dallas
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Dpecan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambiance, food, and staff are second to none. The Snapper Ernest is possibly the best meal I've ever eaten.
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ImHim
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
The environment and service was great! The food on the other hand was not.
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SassyMom
Dallas
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love everything about Ernest’s. My husband and I drive from Dallas at least twice a year just to eat there. The crab claws, bread and shrimp are amazing. We have never had a bad meal. Thanks to Jay for taking care of us!!
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AWells
Shreveport
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ernest Orleans NEVER disappoints. The staff are amazing, courteous, attentive and loving. The food is always hot and tasty and the portions are generous. I highly recommend this restaurant for a casual gathering, nice dinner with a friend or family, or even if you are solo. If you are celebrating, they celebrate too! It's just the best place in town.
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DianaM
Shreveport
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ernest’s is always Perfect in every way !! Food is beyond Exceptional. Service couldn’t be Better!!
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KristrunL
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the food was absolutely amazing and the service was superb. Everybody in our party loved it.
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MarthaP
Shreveport
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience4
Food was very good but not quite good enough for it to take almost 3 hours for our food to be served.
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OpenTable Diner
Shreveport
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
In the past we have enjoyed our experiencess at Ernest’s but this time was different. From the beginning, our reservation was for 7:30 , however, we weren’t seated until 7:45. This wasn’t such a big deal but the this slowness continued. Our server was obviously overwhelmed as he took a very long time to greet us and take our drink order. Bread that we normally enjoy (one of my favorites) was room temp and close to cold instead of hot like normal. The slow service continued throughout the entire dinner. Dinner salads were drenched in dressing like a soup, not edible. Asked for new ones which were provided with dressing on the side. Much better. The food wasn’t satisfying. The whole experience was a fail this time.😔
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GaryS
Shreveport
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for our anniversary. Enjoyed the experience very much. Very friendly staff.
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JohB
Shreveport
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
The food was great but I order the snapper Ernest and found a piece of plastic wrap on the bottom of my fish. I informed the waiter but I suppose they didn’t think it was worth making it up to us in anyway. The food was great again but spending more than 150$ on a two person meal and finding plastic in my food seemed fairly mediocre.
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MIKEM
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
You cannot ask for a better time. From the hostess and wait staff. The bartenders. And The food is out of this world. And let's don't forget about the entertainment. No better entertainment Shreveport. Simply the place to be in Shreveport. For your evening, Food and Entertainment.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always exceptional, Keith our waiter goes above and beyond.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience5
John and Rose Birthday
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edwardj
Shreveport
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
Great! Enjoyed it.
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BrentH
Shreveport
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Waitstaff was slow and inattentive. Food was ok, but nothing special. Atmosphere was fine, just a little too dark to read the menu.
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LarryA
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
From out of town, didn't know there was a promotion that night, so waited over an hour past our reservation, but the food was excellent and the staff remained good-natured in spite of the overcrowding and busyness. I recommend Ernest's.
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OpenTable Diner
Shreveport
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience1
Our reservation was for 5pm. We were not seated till 6pm. The waiting area was so packed you could not move and more were outside waiting. We ordered marinated crab claws that were so small that they broke off and marinated had a different taste than usual. The shrimp appetizer was fabulous! I ordered Snapper Shreve and was served snapper champagne that was drowned in butter. We have dined at Earnest for many years. But, the last two visits have been very disappointing. Definitely not a $325 (gratuity included) for a party of three dining experience.
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AprilR
Shreveport
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous as always.
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OpenTable Diner
Shreveport
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience5
Waiter was not so good concerned more about how busy he was. Did not bother to ask regular drink just if we wanted bar drinks. Secondly he didn’t pay attention to my husband and should have corrected him on the vegetables. First trip very one more attention like you were the only one in the room.
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Filet
New Orleans
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience5
Food just isn't nearly as good as it used to be years ago. That's unfortunate because we've always loved this place.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall1food4service1ambience3
Service was incredibly slow. Took over an hour to take our order. Drinks from the bar were awful.
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TammiH
Shreveport
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner for 22 year old daughter. Everything was wonderful. Will definitely be back.
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RoxyD
Shreveport
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and value. Best deal in town. Have been here many times and will be returning.
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Honey
Shreveport
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was as always perfect, delish and dining at its finest!
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Bobby
Dallas
39 reviews
vip
1.0
39 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
A reservation especially one through Open Table is worthless a this restaurant. They over book. My reservation for 7:30 pm was made more than two weeks in advance. I arrived at 7:15 pm and waiting until 8 pm. Then when I asked about the status, I was told that the main dining room was "blocked off" I assume for a private event. And, my table would be in the bar. I was also told that if I had called the restaurant as opposed to making a reservation on Open Table I would have been told that. So, I am thinking I may not use Open Table in the future. I'd suggest Open Table drop this restaurant from their platform.
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Ernest's Orleans Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ernest's Orleans Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (318) 226-1325.

Ernest's Orleans Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 840 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(318) 226-1325

Google Map for Ernest's Orleans Restaurant

1601 Spring Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

Additional information

Cross street
LA 1
Neighborhood
Shreveport
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday: 4:30 pm-10:30 pm
Cuisines
Creole / Cajun / Southern, Seafood, Sicilian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Our courteous and quick valet allows diners to avoid any weather, pulling directly in front of the restaurant walking in the lobby and promptly being seated. After dining the vehicle will be waiting. Self parking facility also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ernestsorleans.com/
Phone number
(318) 226-1325
Catering
Bring the Finest to you! We can host most any catering events on or off premises with full bar service and private staffing.We have an event planner on staff assist you with details.
Private party facilities
We can host your business & corporate meetings. We have a meeting planner on staff that will be happy to assist you We have 2 completely private dining areas and 1 semi private.(30 pp minimum)
Private party contact
Private Dining Coordinator: (877) 260-2836

Ernest's Orleans Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

Ribeye Steak

Filet Mignon

Snapper Ernest

Menu

What 840 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Ernest's Orleans Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ernest's Orleans Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Ernest's Orleans Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information