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Ernie's Food & Spirits, Manteca, CA
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Ernie's Food & Spirits

4.7
4.7
610 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Ernie’s Food & Spirits
The crossroads of cultivation, connection, and creativity. We strive to connect our craft of creating unique, locally inspired, and seasonally curated food with emotionally invested service.
The relationships we have created with local farmers, cultivators, brewers, and distillers, share the core ideals of our emotional investment. We are proud of our centralized location with seven major highways or interstate routes within twenty minutes of our front door. As we conceived our identity, we became fond of connecting our guests to the highest quality food and beverage our area had to offer. We have diligently partnered with local farmers to raise our own plots of fruits and vegetables, cheese makers to provide farmstead cheese, distillers who utilize the bounty around us, and brewers that strive to create the highest quality crafted product as we do in our restaurant. We look forward to connecting you to our ideals.

Thank you,
The Ernie's Family

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Californian, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (209) 239-3351

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Fidel Miranda

  • Private party contact

    Kim Stone General Manager: (209) 239-3351

  • Neighborhood

    Manteca

  • Cross street

    Northgate Avenue

  • Parking details

    Private Parking Lot includes Security camera's and Security Guards on Duty, shared parking with Casino Real.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 610 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Best Service

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Great for fine wines

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Romantic

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Steakhouse

  • North San Joaquin Valley

    Best Overall

  • North San Joaquin Valley

    Best Food

  • North San Joaquin Valley

    Best Service

  • North San Joaquin Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • North San Joaquin Valley

    Best Value

  • North San Joaquin Valley

    Good for business meals

  • North San Joaquin Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • North San Joaquin Valley

    Good for special occasions

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  1. RobertL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was excellent had the Salmon and Ribeye steak it was delicious the wait staff were very attentive but as others have said it was a little cool I knew this and should’ve wore a jacket
  2. CherylM

    San Joaquin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    Extremely over priced. Drinks were not very good. Brussel sprouts were dry old and terrible. The service was exceptional. Won't be back soon,
  3. TonyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was wonderful, the service was impeccable, the food was sensational so delicious. For very special occasions would recommend this restaurant very highly. Thank you for making our anniversary very special
  4. KeishaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed my dinner at Ernie’s as usual. Great service, excellent food and good drinks.
  5. Sara5

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place place and great staff for a special evening. The food was amazing.
  6. rumors4

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Was very shocked when we received the bill with a $45 corkage fee, that is outrageous. Dewz in Modesto which is just as good as Ernie's prices are right about the same too, they only charge $15 for corkage. We will probably go to Dewz mainly because of the outrageous charge! Yes I would recommend Ernie's but I will also inform friends & family about the corkage fee. Could have ordered a meal for $45.
  7. RussellW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Restaurants today are noisy. Ambient music was too loud. Had to relocate to another table due to loud patrons. Noise drifted in from adjacent bar.
  8. Johnniecoble

    San Joaquin

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    our waitress was very good. She explained everything in detail. I ordered the wagyu fillet. It was super tender, and very tasty , and cooked just the way I ordered it. I also had as sides, the potatoes, au gratin, and the carrots, and they were both amazing. this is the second time I've eaten at this place and both times the service was great.
  9. MaryanneB

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    we really enjoyed ourselves and the service was great!! we had a memorable anniversary.
  10. BobBassett

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    They were closed! Made reservations for Easter dinner two weeks in advance. Get a telephone message stating there was a schedule conflict.
  11. MicheleL

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first visit to Ernie's and it was an amazing experience! Our server was great and the food was outstanding.
  12. DavidH

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best place in Manteca if you’d like to have a white table cloth experience. Have some class and don’t wear flip flops or a T-shirt. This place is going for the formal experience. Great for a date night out.
  13. MarshaS

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a birthday dinner. King salmon for me and ribeye for my husband. Both were excellent
  14. LilMrsP

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service absolutely wonderful and the food was amazing. Very fresh food, our server Junior was extremely attentive and the drinks were delicious. Will definitely go back again!
  15. MarioB

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time at Ernie’s and the staff and our dining experience was outstanding! Will definitely be coming back!
  16. GrantB

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding restaurant. Service was perfect and food was delicious. Highly recommend for that special occasion.
  17. DavidH

    Sacramento

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Good service. Great food. Pricey, but worth it for special occasions.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner with friends for their birthday. Staff was wonderful food was excellent.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating my husbands 58 th birthday. We have celebrated many happy occasions at Ernie’s and look forward to many more . Thank you for a great place to go and enjoy good food , wine and service
  20. RobS

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful ambience. Food was outstanding. Service was amazing. Highly recommend.
  21. StevenF

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply amazing.. Yet again! Only one criticism, the Lobster Mac this time was more cream forward, and seemed to be lacking cheese, but still tasted delightful!
  22. VictorS

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Amazing in our small town we have such a fine dining facility. White table cloth and ties. Dress the part. Food was great and portions were as expected. Not cheap but if you’re looking for a top notch dining experience this is the closet within an hour. It would nice if they enforced a dress code. We will do it again.
  23. MelissaS

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The birthday martini was delicious . The salmon and added side of garlic mashed potatoes was great. Portions are small but flavors are great . My husband got the steak with side of truffle macaroni and cheese . He loved the steak but not the macaroni and cheese . We will be back . It’s pricy but nice to come on a special occasion . Loved the ambiance .
  24. StevenF

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply the best sit down, upscale dining experience Manteca has to offer!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chef and servers ushered in a fantastic anniversary for my husband and I. Simply superb!!!
  26. RichardA

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my 3rd meal at Ernie's. There is nothing in the area that compares to this. The quality of the food and the service is not to be found anywhere else. Each meal is prepared with the utmost quality and detail. The flavors are amazing. If you're looking for an up scale dinner, this is your place.
  27. MikeMc

    Hawaii

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We selected the rack of lamb and salmon. Both dishes were superbly prepared, beautifully presented and cooked just right. The crab fried rice and glazed carrots side dishes were fantastic, as usual. Our server, Junior, was attentive and professional. We intend to go back soon.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and always great customer service!
  30. debidoright

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It has always been our go to for special occasions because it is fine dining. It has become very expensive and the $30 corkage is far too high for the location. We will seek another fine dining establishment for our special occasions.
  31. MarkK

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a wonderful place to have a special dinner! The food is beyond excellent. The service is attentive but not overbearing. The staff is knowledgeable and professional. It isn't cheap, but quality like this never is. If you want to have a memorable time, this is the place in Manteca to do it. This is our second time there and it looks like it'll be our special occasion go-to spot going forward.
  32. FarahI

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and experience! Love coming here!!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time going and would definitely recommend this place! Service and food were great the only reason we didn’t give food 5 stars is because the steak was fatty. But it had great flavor. Drinks were amazing as well. If you like an old fashion you must order one there . It’s probably the best we’ve ever had.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and fantastic food.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure dinning at Ernie's the food is wonderful and at a fair price for such an exclusive establishment.
  36. MM17

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love coming here! Our Anniversary spot! Highly recommend everything is delicious and the staff is great!
  37. AdamC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Another lovely dinner at Ernie's, we have been here a few times. The neighborhood is a little mismatch for what this gem offers inside. Great food and service, attractive ambiance, quiet...we will keep coming back.
  38. FeinesEssen

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best restaurant in the Stockton, Modesto and Merced areas, expensive but very, very good.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This wS our first time it was very nice a little loud, but overall a nice place to have a wonderful dinner we went for our anniversary.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    We went NYE. I had requested a table for four in my reservation comments, in advance. Though the main dining room had tables available, we were seated in the adjacent room with a very loud table of 8. Despite asking to turn down the A/C or turn on the heat, it remained quite chilly, which caused us to keep on our jackets throughout. Overall, the restaurant wasn't crowded, but from the start of our 6:30 reservation, we were there until 9:30. It took a full hour to get our appetizers. Plenty of servers so perhaps kitchen was short staffed. Food was good but we were also famished by 8:15, when entrees finally arrived. We'll go back because I've had good experiences in the past. But this time, I was thoroughly disappointed as we wanted to show our NYE guests a wonderful time. Between the cold, lack of ambiance, long delays...it wasn't $600+ well spent.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Ernie's Food & Spirits offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (209) 239-3351.

Ernie's Food & Spirits is rated 4.7 stars by 610 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ernie's Food & Spirits

1351 North Main Street, Manteca, CA 95336

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Northgate Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    Manteca

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Californian, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Parking Lot includes Security camera's and Security Guards on Duty, shared parking with Casino Real.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Fidel Miranda

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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