Fat Ernie's Family Dining
$ • Family, American, VegetarianAbout Fat Ernie's Family Dining
Customers' Favorites
Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Cream Corn
Grilled Tender Chicken-Fried Steak
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenderloins
Chicken Fried Steak Large Order
Country Fried Steak Sandwich
Club Sandwich Triple-Decker
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
All You Can Eat Yardbird
Chicken-Fried Chicken
Fat Ernie's Family Dining Reviews
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Always great service and awesome food.
One of the oldest and greatest eating establishments in wichita, definitely a great old greasy spoon with all the home cooked meals. Amazingly, huge portions, and always a busy atmosphere with amazing staff. And super super super good food.
Gray's restaurant I've ever ate at if you get a chance to go you better go if you don't go and you have the chance you're missing out on some good food good people and good atmosphere this place is awesome totally worth the time and money even if it breaks your pocketbook to get there it won't break your pocketbook to eat there for sure like I said it is well worth the time and effort to get there and enjoy the atmosphere and food you're missing out if you choose not to go this...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 6AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 7AM - 2PM |
Fat Ernie's Family Dining is a cozy diner known for amazing food and super cheap prices. Customers appreciate the great food, friendly staff, and happy atmosphere, even though parking can be limited. The restaurant's warm hospitality and inviting ambiance make it a perfect spot for families and friends to enjoy a hearty meal together. The menu offers a variety of classic comfort dishes and inventive creations, with generous portion sizes and delicious flavors. The exceptional service from attentive and friendly staff truly sets Fat Ernie's apart, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all.
Recently, guests have enjoyed special nights like catfish Friday, although some noted it can get packed, affecting wait times. Many have praised the chicken fried steaks for their size and flavor, often leaving with leftovers. Diners have found the food consistently hot and tasty, with popular choices like steak strips, okra, and country fried steak. The big portions are a highlight, making it a great option for dinner, with some guests planning to return soon to try breakfast and the tempting pies.