Coming back from the convention center we needed a quick place to grab lunch, and being our first day in New Orleans, we really wanted something that screamed southern food. I wish I wasn't on my way back to a meeting because the beer prices were on point--not something you'd ever see back home. We checked in on Yelp to take advantage of the free fried pickles, which were amazing. I think we did a good job of picking around the jalapenos--I wouldn't have even gotten the peppers if I had the option, the pickle chips were crisp and tasted pretty perfect. Service was a little slow, it was definitely your typical sticky high top, and we had to flag someone down to get the check at the end of the night. The po boys were fine--not special in any way but still did taste good. The fries needed more salt and a little more time in the fryer. They got cold very quickly after coming to the table and tasted cold and soggy pretty quickly. read more

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Such a cool spot! I'm sure this place is well known for the cheap drinks they have, but don't let that make you think it isn't a nice location with great service! You can get cheap beers for $1, good beers for $2, or top tier pricey IPAs and stuff for $3. That's unbeatable. The food was also really tasty! It's in a nice area of New Orleans, and has wonderful servers as well! read more

We needed a list minute place to watch the Super Bowl and Ernst had plenty of outdoor seating. During Mardi Gras the beers are super cheap and the service was quick for the bar. We had some trouble with getting our appetizers in a timely manner but soon found out there was a mix-up in the kitchen which was quickly remedied with delivery of the food. I ordered chicken tenders and fries. The tenders were huge and juicy, I ended up giving one to my husband because it was such a large portion, but so delicious! He ordered the shrimp po'boy which he promptly devoured. We had arrived in town early before a conference and once my colleagues arrived we immediately took them to Ernst's for beers. It's close to the convention center and our hotel so I won't be surprised if we end up there again this week! read more

Food was awesome, our server was the the highlight of the night Erin was awesome we had lots of beer orders and food party of 5 and we stayed until closing. Good beer good food and all the servers were great including Nick. Hats off to them for a job well done. read more

So we actually ended up here on accident I went to Manning's but they said they had no seating available was hungry so we just stopped in here . Seated ourselves and we were attended to really quickly. I asked our server for her recommendation she suggested the Ernster Po Boy let me tell you I spent 5 days in New Orleans for vacation and this was the best thing I had eaten! So good the roast beef was juicy and flavorful ! And the shrimp was perfect on top ! Received our food quick and service was excellent wish I could eat that poboy again right now lol read more

Ernst Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stopped into Ernst after being around but not being in for a very long time. Ernst is one of the oldest bars in NOLA and the CBD area. The bar floor with the swastikas lets you know how old this place is. The drinks are good and cheap and the food is surprisingly great with plenty of outdoor seating. I will be back. read more

Yesterday Stephanie treated our group like gold. She was always on top of things and for such a big group she was right on point and didn't have any problems with splitting check and that's always nice. Dangerous fantastic and a great selection of beers for a dollar apiece. You can't go wrong with Ernst Cafe read more

Only go here for alcohol. The food was terrible and the service was only okay because it was empty. The nachos were better at my high school in the 80's. Avoid and go somewhere else. read more

Great place to hang out and drink some cheap beers. Unbelievable prices! Definitely a spot to start your night before hitting bourbon st or just a place to chill. Food was good and people and staff are nice read more

Cool little restaurant with outdoor seating and TVs for sports. Burgers are great and the service was on point. Not too loud and the outdoor seating was a nice touch read more

Says sit anywhere sat at a table for 10 minutes and no one came and provided any type of service waitress walked by me four times. 9/6 came back to give a second try! Finally got service but food was horrible. Asked for well-done fries, came out undercooked and cold, chicken. Fingers cold! Absolutely horrible! read more

Super fast late night food, good drinks, nice location. The gumbo was quite good. Everyone in my group liked what they ordered and it came out in a few mins even though they told us it would be about 30 mins. Maybe waited 15, and they were very busy. Definitely recommend read more

This is the spot to be at in the warehouse district. Great food, prices and staff. You should definitely try the PoBoy!

The burger I had was good. My husband had the chickentenders was also good. Tina was our server. She did a great job. Had us entertained . Rolled with the . We ate outside. It was shady with a breeze. Can't comment on inside. Never went inside. Decor outside is good for nights. Good job read more

Dollar beers and the bartender was good. They have an upstairs you can rent out and it's within walking distance of Bourbon Street etc... Plenty of outdoor seating too. read more

Ernst Cafe - Roast Beef Po'boy & Waffle Fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I tried the Ernster Sandwich and a side of boudin balls. Both were really good, hard to beat the dollar beers! Sandwich was huge, very tasty. I'll be back! read more

Ernst Cafe - Ernster sandwich and side salad. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Place was good.. Best part was the Crab Cakes with Waffle Fries. Waitress was very nice and pleasant to deal with when taking our orders. Definitely have to check out upon arrival. read more

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Our party was pressed for time due to short lunch break from the conference we were attending. Our server Tina went out of her way to see we were served quickly and efficiently . Food was outstanding. read more

TINA was an excellent waitress! my group is visiting from Maryland and we had lunch here today! We were in a bit of a time crunch and Tina got us all served and out in the nick of time. the fried shrimp and red beans and rice were very tasty. Highly recommend! read more

Food (hamburger and Philly cheese steak po-boy) and fried dill pickles was really good. Service was not so good. We sat away from the bar but the bartender was our server and thought he was above walking away from behind the bar to assist us I guess? Either way, besides his lack of professionalism we still give it a 4-star review. read more

We stopped in for an early dinner 8/12/23 for some "authentic" NOLA food before our cruise the next day. Their beer prices were very reasonable, but we had trouble getting our waiter's attention to get a second one. Most of our food was acceptable, except for my red beans and rice, which I was so looking forward to. I ordered the "large" serving, which came with one ice cream scoop sized serving of rice, and about 3/4 cup or red beans, which looked like they came out of a can, and a small slice of french bread, for $14. The red beans and rice from Popeye's is very similar. Our other food choices, chicken jambalaya and chicken sandwich were good, but again, the portions were on the small side. They were thoughtful enough to automatically add a 20% tip to our bill without mentioning it. I took it off because we usually cash tip. Then, we decided to purchase a t-shirt and add it to our ticket, and they tried adding the 20% tip back onto the ticket! How deceitful! Would we go back? Probably not, as there are a lot of other food options in the area. read more

Yeah, so Im at a trade show there in NOLA and I didn't know my favorite place was closed Tuesday and Wednesdays bummer right. So my broken hearted self is walking down the street and I see the biggest basket of fried pickles being served. I'm a sucker for fired pickles. so I walk in, find a table top in the bar area next to the wall and chill, music is playing TV, total bar scene, and then the food starts rolling in. Mac N Cheese with burnt Ends, served with BBQ sauce. the cheese was creamy, and the burnt ends to my surprise were very tender but Smokey. Usually they hare a not this tender, but whatever they are awesome. I'm an unlicensed restaurant critic, what do I know. The Bartender that Tuesday afternoon was on point, quick with the drinks and and refills. Pro staff, compliment to the staff. Yes, I also ordered the fried pickles which were perfect. believe the hype, great place to hang out at and very close to the convention center to break away for to have a lunch meeting. I don't rate if I don't like read more

Wow amazing time with Rex and Sarah! If you enjoy good company, this is the spot for you! By far the best/ funny bartender you'll ever meet. Rex made us a few shot and it was delicious. Love how friendly the staff members were and it is so convenient to have a bar right downstairs of our hotel. Just met these amazing people yesterday and they already feel like there my OHANA! read more

Ernst Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Don't know how the food is because we never got served anything. Not even a drink got our menus, but nothing else. The kids fell asleep waiting on them. so we walked out. read more

My wife and I just got off a cruise and are spending a night here in The Big Easy. We were looking for some good food and didn't want to have to walk too far. Fortunately, only a few blocks from the hotel was Ernst Cafe. What an amazing find. The food was absolutely fantastic and our waiter Cory was every bit as good as the food was. I wish we had a place like this back home. So if you find yourself in the Big Easy don't miss your chance for amazing food, cheap priced drinks, and don't forget to ask for Cory to wait on you! This guy should be running the place, great attitude, very attentive and perfect suggestions on the menu. We didn't leave a morsel. LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

No service. Take a menu, sit anywhere....and keep sitting. Someone will be here to take your order. We set the timer for 10 minutes. Nobody stopped to see if we at least wanted a glass of water. We left. read more

Great freaking wings. Huge fried perfectly and a mans buffalo sauce. Will be back for rnore. Dont miss out!

Completely indifferent attitude from bartenders working on Wednesday evening (younger gentleman with longer hair, and older gentleman with shorter hair). Younger bartender was sure to give free drinks to his friend/sister/GF? TBH, experience was such a joke I thought there was a prank going on. So many better places where you will be made to feel remotely welcome, without the musty bar smell and crappy service. read more

You can't beat the drink specials here - $1 for domestic beers. It can get busy here so definitely make a plan to come early and grab a spot to stay a while. Added bonus if you have a group a friends to share a bucket of beer with! read more

Food was fantastic! Tina and Stephanie both were very helpful when we couldn't decide was to have. Great service. We had to go back a 2nd time. read more

This a local spot, not a tourist trap kind of place. The bartenders are very friendly and the place has a laid back neighborhood bar vibe. The old fashioned was prefect and the crawfish etouffee was as good as any place I ate in New Orleans. I'd be a regular here if lived nearby and I'll be back here if I'm in the area again. read more

Ernst Cafe - Old Fashioned - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The waitress, Lisa, was a riot, I loved her. They make a really good roast beef poboy. I had another in NOLA and it wasn't half as good as theirs. I did try the sazerac for the first time here and I don't know if it was how they mixed, or if this is just what a sazerac is normally, but to me they should've just called it a double whiskey. That's what it was, just a double shot of whiskey, nothing else. Too strong for me. read more

Great red beans and rice. Reasonably priced for New Orleans. Will definitely go again when in the area.

A small restaurant/pub across from Manning. The atmosphere is great for a light lunch or a casual dinner. The service was great. Beers range from $1.25 to $3.25. You cannot beat that. The Nacho appetizer was good with just the right amount of spice. The gumbo bowl was a little bland but the hot sauce helped it out. Stop by for the friendly service and good food! read more

Ok this is the neighborhood dive bar from your young memories back that exist coming back to life. Honest to goodness $1 beers. No scam. All hours. Food is really good too. Bartenders all great especially T-Rex. Already planning a return in February. read more

Ernst Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Great local spot for great food and drinks! Enjoyed the crab cakes, burgers and po boys! read more

Ernst Cafe - Crab cake - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great food with great prices! Generous portion of shrimp. Nice patio sitting. We came upon this restaurant by accident and after spending a lot of money on other restaurant this was a refreshing change because it was good food at great prices. The shrimp was delicious. Highly recommend read more

I have visited this place 3 tomes within the last 2 weeks. Each time I've been there, the service has been really unacceptable. I have been ignored. I have been handled. I have been lied to. And mostly, there's always an attitude when being approached. To add insult to injury, I've just discovered there's swatiskas on the tile floor. This pretty much covers their entire floor. I guess that's a subliminal message. I received it loud and clear!!! I will make sure my colleagues, family, and friends are made aware NOT to visit this obnoxious and racist establishment. read more

Ernst Cafe - Swatiskas throughout Ernst Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great atmosphere, Stevie was awesome behind the bar!!!Great prices! The creole nachos were perfect!

Iconic Stop For Any Bar Crawl in NOLA! SITREP The drinks are wonderfully tasty and strong: my usual Rum & Cokes and Jack & Cokes choices were full-on fantastic here! And being centrally located in downtown New Orleans, this spot is a great location for everyone to get together and meet at for Bar Craw Madness! A SALOON IS BORN Originally founded by three (3) brothers - John, William and Charles Ernst - Ernst Café has been locally owned and operated for more than 100 years, and Ernst Café is a premier saloon meeting the needs of customers with a touch of fun & "nostalgic class". From the civil war, through prohibition, and up to today, this location has always managed to be a successful place of business and is an icon New Orleans history. It's history is a tapestry of great American commerce: * Built in 1851-52 by Evariste Blanc, the building where Ernst Café is now located is an iconic pre-civil war architecture in the warehouse district. * In 1859, Schneider & Wise Grocers occupied the building and also used it as a private residence, because at that time the building had two separate addresses. * In 1902, Schneider & Wise sold the building to the Ernst brothers since they wanted to open a Saloon. And the rest is history as Ernst Cafe has fully become a historical tradition in NOLA. HISTORICAL HICCUPS And what about that floor tile decor, eh? http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ernst-cafe-new-orleans?select=kZncMwyYtyuz4C_8la9Ubw#kZncMwyYtyuz4C_8la9Ubw SWASTIKA - OR ACTUALLY "REVERSE"-SWASTIKA, TO BE FAIR And yet it should be noted the floor tiles were placed here at the dawn of the 20th Century in 1902 when der Fuehrer was still a teenager before the rise of National Socialism and the subsequent perversion of this symbol: the mosaic tile floor actually depicts the ancient "Symbol For Peace" dating back more than 10,000 years. As Ernst Cafe shares, "It can be found in many places around the world such as; the gates of the Great Wall of China, the Pyramids in Egypt, and ancient Aztec Indian sites." The American Indians also used it. In fact, I actually found it at the "Mission of the Sacred Heart" near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho where the icon is a symbol of peace for Native Americans on their treaty items, such as this peace belt from the early 1800s: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-mission-of-the-sacred-heart-cataldo?select=O6tVFPJ0GN-cldHkbDNu8w#O6tVFPJ0GN-cldHkbDNu8w Ce la vie. THE LOWDOWN Ernst Cafe is a fantastic stop on any trek through NOLA. Prepare to have your mind *BLOWN* by the most amazing crafted cocktail drinks - and by some crazy twists on historical icons. ;) read more