Drinks rock!!! Owners are more than awesome! Food is wonderful! Not much more to say than it is an awesome place to eat and drink. I am a regular at this place. Enough said read more

I like older restaurants like this....reminds me of the 70s and 80s ambiance, which I love. However the food is lacking. I think the salad dressing is the only thing they make, and it is very good. All the fish is lackluster, I guess from being frozen. For the price you pay it should be fresh fish....I would be better off going to long John silvers. I ordered the blackened mahi mahi.....but there was no sear and no spicy seasoning. Oh, the baked potato was good, but come on, anyone can do that. Our waiter was very nice and we never had to ask for anything. Were they better in the past? I thought so, but now it's someplace I won't come back to. I'll spend 6.00 more a plate at the other seafood places and get much better fish. read more

Ernie's Seafood Restaurant - Blackened mahi mahi - Seafood Near Me - North Richland Hills, Texas

Ernie's is a go-to as a neighborhood restaurant. Most everything is good for a seafood restaurant but watch out for up charges if you change sauces or toppings! House-salad is good sometimes but not good other times- wait staff needs to take more pride in their service - inform customers if there is an up charge! Need to modernize the women's bathroom... read more

I ended up here by accident once and got the "cajun catfish" which ended up not being what I thought it would be. I ate it anyways and was BLOWN AWAY! I'm a regular now because of it. read more

My public speaking group, which dines our at a different restaurant monthly, took advantage of Ernie's Seafood Restaurant's wonderful private room. There were around 25 in our group. Upon arrival, the room was setup just as we needed it. Brandy, our server for the evening, took care of us with TLC throughout the evening. My wife, who is not a big lover of seafood, ordered the potato skins. We're regular diner at Ernie's since it's close to our home. She LOVES Ernie's potato skins. I ordered the blackboard special, the Cajun Salmon. The two sides I ordered was Cole Slaw and a "loaded" baked potato. As mentioned, Brandy our server took orders from all our attendees. When our entrees started arriving, it looked like a parade of servers and kitchen helpers. They wanted to get everyone's entrees to them while they were all piping hot. Mission accomplished with a flair! Everyone enjoyed their food and the great service we received by Brandy and Ernie's staff. The owner dropped in from time to time to ensure our group was being taken care of. Thank you, Ernie's for another memorable meal. read more

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Ernie's has been in this location for 35 years obliviously they're doing something right. The area around it has made many changes through the years but things here look much the same. We were greeted and seated quickly. Michael our Server was Johnny on the spot maybe a little too attentive at times. We had the Fried Cheese for appetizer the batter and mozzarella was really delicious we had 4 of the six and took 2 home for Lunch next day.The wife had fried shrimp with fries and cole slaw and I went with Salmon and same sides. We agreed the cole slaw was lacking something just bland to our taste, fries were good kinda skimpy on the serving size,my Salmon fillet was good and I enjoyed it with some lemon, she enjoyed her Shrimp and was able to box a few with the fried cheese. Overall a fair visit at a local favorite that's slightly dated. The service was good and the place was clean and dimly lit. We got what we came for just could have been a bit more. The price was reasonable and we enjoyed ourselves and in the end that's all that matters. read more

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Finally went to Ernie's Seafood been driving by them for many years. I read the reviews so I had High hopes. Red Lobster was my go-to seafood place but they are not as good as before. As for Ernie's the restaurant was dark inside until my eyes adjusted. And you can tell they have been there for a while but still clean. When you walk inside in the bar is to your left and they were very busy and little loud watching football. That did not bother me. We sat in the dining room that had a small crowd. I ordered the pick two meal which was the fried shrimp and crab cake with a salad. The salad was very good. Great ranch dressing. The shrimp was fair and I did not like the crab cake. The bake potato was a little under cooked. Over all I was not impressed with the meal. The wait staff was good took our order fast salad came out fast. But the food took a little while. read more

Ernie's Seafood Restaurant - Pick two meal fried shrimp and crab cake with baked potatoes and salad. - Seafood Near Me - North Richland Hills, Texas

I've been going to Ernie's for several years, and it never disappoints. Without a doubt, they serve the best clam chowder around. I also tried the gumbo this time--rich, savory, and packed with fresh seafood, with just the right amount of seasoning. I had the salmon at the bar, and it was cooked perfectly: fresh, flavorful, and never overdone. The vegetables were crisp, fresh, and delicious as well. Jennifer behind the bar is always a pleasure--poised, prompt, and professional, genuinely warm and welcoming. She remembers every customer's name and drink preference, which really makes you feel at home. It's no wonder this stalwart continues to shine. I'm already looking forward to my next visit, knowing I'll be treated like a valued regular by the consistently friendly staff. The owner, RD, is always present, visiting every table with a warm greeting and making sure each guest enjoys a wonderful dining experience. read more

Definitely will go again. Best gumbo I've had in long time . Had shrimp platter . Great eat be hungry plenty food. Service was top tier. Made me welcome from the minute walked in door . Thanks read more

5-stars to Ernie's Seafood Restaurant. Hands down the best Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail I've had in my life. Highly-recommend and can't wait to go back. Michael was an excellent server and the staff was friendly, warm, and helpful. You don't see gems like this anymore especially for fresh steak and seafood! read more

Ernie's Seafood Restaurant - Filet Mignon, Lobster Tail, Caesar Salads, Baked Potatoes - fully loaded, Cape Cod, Steak, Water w/ Lemon - Seafood Near Me - North Richland Hills, Texas

Sunday night evening dinner. No wait. Professional waiter. We had variety plates and an affordable drink from the bar. The food was clean and full of taste. Nice ambiance. Would definitely try again ! read more

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Went here for the first time with a large group.Food was excellent! Our server, Hanna was awesome! She made sure everyone was served accordingly & promptly. I highly recommend this place for a private room!! read more

Early Sunday dinner not crowded. Had the gumbo & clam chowder both which were good (gumbo has a little bit of a bite). Also had Shrimp Alfredo, it was fine although it was not seasoned at all. Shrimp Po Boy was very good. Roll was excellent & the best tartar sauce I've had in a while. Fries were quite good. read more

Went here for dinner tonight with my husband. What a cute place! And the staff is super friendly and just the right amount of attentive. We got an appetizer of fried things and it was just OK, though the cheese sticks were pretty on point. I had the stuffed salmon with some kind of garlic sauce and vegetables with a Caesar salad. The hubs had a shrimp po'boy. And then we split a piece of key lime pie for dessert. This was all delicious and it didn't break the bank. We will go back. (Sorry, forgot to take pictures!) read more

Dinner at Ernie's Spanish Kitchen -- one of the best restaurants on Hwy 183 -- was delicious and satisfying. I had the #16 w/ cheese enchiladas topped with chili cheese -- both were hearty and full of classic flavor. The enchiladas were the standout: melty, soft, and perfectly spiced. Service was friendly, the food came out hot, and the casual, homey vibe made it a great spot for a relaxed dinner. I'll definitely be back! read more

So we went here for a new place to try. Sounds like a place that has a lot of regulars. We went on a Saturday and were seated right away. We were given drinks menus and ordered our appetizer-fried calamari, very good! The waiter was very attentive and mentioned that he'd put our food order in when we were about 75% through with our appetizer. He came and took the appetizer and said the food was put in the kitchen. About twenty-thirty minutes later, he came by with another gentleman (manager?) who said there was an error with the printout and our food had not been put in until just then. They were very apologetic. They offered to bring us some hush puppies as we were pretty hungry at this point. They ended up bringing like 12 of them and a bowl of clam chowder. My husband said it was the best clam chowder he'd ever eaten, so that's one thing they had going for them. Our food eventually came-though they did mess up on it (forgot the tartar sauce I ordered with the poo boy, and forgot the baked potato that came with my husband's meal). I know a lot of people disagree, but I feel like a portion of the meal should have been comped. Instead of giving us extra of what we didn't order, they should have at least taken off the appetizer. The food was decent, the price was good. I just wasn't that impressed with the service and how they handled it. I think we ended up being there for almost two hours. read more

Ernie's Seafood Restaurant - Menu - Seafood Near Me - North Richland Hills, Texas

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Ambiance hasn't changed in 30 years. Service was good. Food was a bit on the marginal side. Just is not what it used to be.

I've been coming here since I was a teen!! Love that's it's not a chain and the staff is always welcoming! Now, onto the star of the show - those crab legs! Fresh, succulent, they were an absolute treat for the taste buds. The owners dedication to excellence was evident! Whether you're a seafood lover or simply appreciate good food and great company, Ernie's is a must-visit. Trust me, you'll be thanking yourself later! read more

Ernie's Seafood Restaurant - Order of Crab legs comes with 2 sides!!! - Seafood Near Me - North Richland Hills, Texas

I have no clue how this place has good reviews. From the drinks, appetizers and then to the food was terrible! Our seafood tastes like tap water, the sauce had no flavor, food was way over cooked, and the salmon tastes like it's been sitting out all day. Not to mention the service took forever and I'm pretty sure our waiter had one too many. We all agreed we would have been happier at Red Lobster. Save your stomach and go somewhere else. read more

Went here again Saturday and I must say this place never disappoints. I had the best pork chop I have ever had, it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The price was also great, I think it was $17.99. read more

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The food was excellent and service was exceptional 70's and 80's Ambiance. We were greeted and seated immediately, our server, Michael was top on his toes. Escargot is hard to find anywhere and is still exceptional. read more

Went here with my husband after seeing the restaurant featured on Fort Worth Love-list. My husband had been here many times over the years. It was my first time. The ambiance reminded me of that old "fancy" restaurant you may have gone to growing up where there was good food, not too expensive but also had a warm feel to it. A place where you got to know the servers and everyone seemed happy. The food was also good. It's mostly seafood but they offer a few dishes for those not into the ocean. I had the Mexican Catfish as a recommendation from our server. It was delicious, with a spicy white sauce over a filet with pico and avocado slices. I had a baked potato with the additions on the side. A couple of hush puppies were on the plate for good measure. My husband enjoyed his shrimp plate. We decided to get desert and the homemade pecan cobbler didn't disappoint. The bar area is quite large and a Christmas party was happening with folks you could tell had been meeting there for years. Overall, a pleasant experience and we will be back. read more

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Family celebrating two birthdays. The food was great and Hannah was a great server. The event was ruined when the alternate server was rude to my grandson. We won't return. I would not suggest this place, especially if you are a person of color. read more

Have been going to Ernies Seafood for over 30 yrs. Have never had a bad experience. Food always delicious. Their bar drinks are very good also. Prices are excellent. And for those who don't care for Seafood, they have a variety of other dishes to choose from. Like awesome bacon cheese burgers.. The atmosphere is nice and peaceful. You can actually have a conversation with someone without yelling. Dim lighting, so it has that cozy warm atmosphere too. They also have banquet room, which I've used many many times. I really can't say enough good things about this establishment or the owner R.D. Who is quick to stop by your table to say hello. I throughly recommend Ernies. read more

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First time here. I was really craving Oysters and they had them. Best Oysters I have had in a while and their sauce is amazing!! As for much else I was not overall impressed. The menu they give you at the table is very basic and doesn't tell you anything about the dish. We got chicken and steak and I must say, the chicken was great! Very moist. The steak was nothing special at all, for the money, this would not be recommended. My kids got cheese sticks and they were different than what I have seen before. Our picky eater would not eat them but they were good. Ill be back for Oysters but possibly not else. read more

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I have visited Ernie's several times, and they have never disappointed me. The atmosphere, excellent treatment, and quality food are very refreshing. We had the Stuffed Salmon with a side of veggies and salad. This plate keeps us coming back. Very few restaurants know how to prepare quality salmon dishes. Ernie's have mastered this to perfection. read more

Ernie's Seafood Restaurant - Salmon stuffed with Shrimp and Crab - Seafood Near Me - North Richland Hills, Texas

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Hidden social gem, when you walk in it's dark and the lights are dim. Once you sit down though and order your drink of choice becomes real easy to relax and enjoy your time with your company. I have been here now 5 times and I still haven't gotten sick of their catfish. Thin and crispy is the way I like it, and I don't ever have to ask them they already know. Hush puppies are pretty good, and baked potatoes are homemade style. read more

Took my wife here for lunch for the first time. PROs: Waitstaff was very nice. Tea glasses remained full. Atmosphere was cozy, with small lights at each table. Clean, cool inside. CONs: Wife had potato coated cod, with cold slaw, and steamed veggies. I had cup of gumbo, CFS, fries, and onion rings. Wife reported cod was not seasoned, under cooked, and unflavorful. Cold slaw had no seasoning, just strips of lettuce, with mayonnaise. Veggies, again, no seasoning, dull. My gumbo was extremely thick, like mud, and I like gumbo usually. My CFS was undercooked, coating just fell off upon cutting. No seasoning. Fries, no seasoning. Onion rings, undercooked. $45.00 for a lunch we would just as soon forget. Obviously, disappointed, and would not recommend. We won't be back. Lots of other good places for that money. read more

Food, service and ambiance is good. Friendly atmosphere. The owner RD enjoys conversation with customers to make sure services and food is good and what was expected. read more

Food, service, and ambiance is always great. We go to Ernie's frequently. Staff is above and beyond. Highly recommend!!

Food was terrible. Fish was like frozen fisherman boxed fish. Service was wonderful.

We've been looking for a good seafood restaurant locally and have passed Ernie's for several years, unfortunately the food wasn't what we expected. We ordered an appetizer and two grilled seafood dishes and all of them seemed to not be fresh, this was determined by the smell of the seafood when it arrived. Understanding we don't have an ocean in our backyard, most restaurants will purchase frozen seafood. Frozen seafood is excellent providing its handled properly, likely where the problem lies. The atmosphere and waitstaff met expectations, only wish the meal was worth the $100 we dropped for two. We'll keep searching for restaurants that offer great food for your dollar. read more

A place where everyone knows your name - friendly staff and great food. The Mexican catfish is my favorite.

Ordered take out. Food was well prepared and package. I had the Mariners Platter. Everything was good except the clams were chewy. The oysters were plump and tender. The other items were put away. The tarter sauce was some of the best I've ever had. My wife liked her potato crusted cod, as well. read more

First and only time eating here.. 1. Food has no flavor.. was served marinara sauce with calamari.. very watered down.. crab cakes taste like the frozen ones you get at Costco. Had a great server.. but food gets 2 thumbs down .. read more

My husband had an awesome mushroom hamburger and my Cosmo drinks were very good, backed potato was good too

i love their fries the service was amazing it was small but so good i loved it and i hope you do too.it had great pictures and lovely atmosphere. read more

Worst time ever here tonight , I sat in the bar and ordered what I usually do . The bartender did not wear a mask in the middle of this COVID epidemic. She ( I think her name was Serena ) long very curly hair . No social distancing from anyone in that bar. I ordered and the 45 min. It took till I finally ask her to check On my food. She brought the bill and over charged me and I said something about and she said " Do you see how busy I am " ? Then was extremely RUDE , if that wasn't rude enough. I'll never go back . I've been going there for 20 years . Not worth the headache . read more

Unfortunately, the food was not up to par. I picked up for a lunch and my car smelt horrible for the remainder for the day. I was embarrassed to have brought read more

One star simply based on customer service. Food was cold when we picked up order. We ordered the food on our way there. How is the food cold so quickly . The salad had some bad pieces of lettuce. Onion rings cold. The fish was cold. Nothing was warm read more