Ernest's Orleans Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
$$$ • Seafood, Italian, Lounges Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Ernest's Orleans Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
Customers' Favorites
Butterflied Fried Shrimp L and Marinated Crab Claws R
Fried Shrimp and New Orleans Style Seafood Gumbo
Marinated Crab Claws and Limestone Salad
Fried Shrimp New Orleans Style Seafood
Ernest's Famous Marinated Crab Claws
Snapper Ernest and Baked Potato
Side of Marchand De Vin Sauce
Ernest's Special Club Steak
Oysters on the Half Shell
Chicken and Seafood Gumbo
Recent Reviews
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My friends and I had a lovely night with dinner and cocktails. Betty Lewis was the entertainment and she was wonderful! The happy hour food menu was very affordable with excellent choices and very tasty. As always the ambiance was inviting and cozy.
I love places like this!!’ Family owned and operated. The food was delicious. I sat at the bar since I was single and the bartender was fantastic. The shrimp appetizer, cup is gumbo, and red snapper Shreve’ were amazing.
The food was disappointing, compared to the cost associated with it. The staff were very friendly. The building is certainly dated water leaking through during the rain storm one of the issues that concern me. The most was I was given my ticket for the bill sent my card and when I came back for me to sign it, there was a $50 bottle of wine added to it that if I had not noticed it, they would’ve just went paid for nobody at our table had wine, so I’m not sure why that...read full review
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30 - 10:30PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 - 10:30PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 - 10:30PM |
| Friday | 4:30 - 10:30PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 - 10:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Ernest's Orleans Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge offers a New York Steakhouse-inspired atmosphere with excellent service. The menu features a standout Filet Mignon, described as the best steak ever had, paired with a baked potato topped with homemade sour cream. The bread pudding is also a highlight. The food is consistently praised for being top notch and delicious, with dishes like the fish and crawfish stuffed baked potato receiving special mention. The service is highly regarded as some of the best in Shreveport/Bossier, with staff making every guest feel cared for and ensuring a great experience. The restaurant often has live music, such as a pianist playing 70's and 80's hits, creating a lively atmosphere. Ernest's is known as a dependable staple in the area, with a warm and friendly environment. A small note is that the bar area can be a little dark, but it doesn't detract from the overall experience. Highly recommended for both food and service, with a special touch from owner and staff. A 3.5% credit card fee applies.