Ernest's Orleans Restaurant

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   AprilR

   Shreveport

   7 reviews

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   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 17 June 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Overall a wonderful visit! Aperol spritz is becoming very popular but the bar was out of aperol. Other than that, fabulous as always!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Shreveport

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 June 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Loved them

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   TMars

   Yosemite

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 16 June 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful anniversary dinner. Ernest warmly greeted us. The food was amazing and also the service.

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   Gerry

   San Francisco

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 12 June 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Best service and food in Shreveport Bossier.

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   NicoleM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 11 June 2022

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   It is like stepping back in time, but in a good way. The attention to detail with service was perfect. We sat in the bar for live music and Mr. G made sure we were well taken care of. We had their known crab claws to start, and they are as amazing as the bread. OH MY GOSH the bread!! If you love snapper, they have many selections to choose from. We split the snapper ernest, and it did not disappoint. Overall, we will be back.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Shreveport

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 7 June 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always a great experience. Ernest is definitely one of the best spots in the Arklatex!

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   KHanebutt

   Dallas

   143 reviews

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   5.0

   143 reviews

   Dined on 7 June 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Everything was great as usual! When we come to Shreveport, we love dining there!

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   TonyP

   New Orleans

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 4 June 2022

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   The place has a lot of history and pretty neat but the food was not that great.

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   OpenTable Diner

   New Orleans

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 June 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Took our son here for the first time on our way to a concert

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    JamesC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 May 2022

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    This review is not concerning Ernest's but Opentable. We make the reservation and it was confirmed. We arrived at the restaurant to find that it was closed. Very disappointed that we made a reservation only to be denied. Opentable should not have confirmed a reservation, caused us to make a trip and not be able to dine. Opentable is apparently not reliable. We have always had enjoyable experiences, met with friendly service and excellent food at Ernest's. Will continue to visit but will make reservations direct.

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    AnthonyD

    New Mexico

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 28 May 2022

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    Food is always great and drinks were outstanding. Great music and service too

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    Find

    San Diego

    6 reviews

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    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 May 2022

    overall4food2service5ambience5

    Steak was tasteless, sauce was boring…atmosphere and staff were great.

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    Alex

    Shreveport

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2022

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    We were never given menus, and had to request them. When we finally got our food, the fish did not taste fresh, and the sides were average. Not worth the money. Our server was nice, but often forgot drinks. Overall, the experience was a little disappointing.

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    PeterS

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2022

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    A wonderful evening, great staff very personable. Food was excellent!!

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    MaryT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2022

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    We had a ball at Ernest’s ORLEANS. Booking with them was the best decision I made for my son’s college graduation 👨🏻‍🎓 celebration 🎉. Joy Harville - the hostess and daughter of the owner - was OUTSTANDING. She cared for my every need and request. I am forever grateful for her, Her dad Ernest Sr. and her brother Ernest Jr. The wait staff was very kind and helpful. I highly recommend this restaurant. The food was delicious. The decor was so beautiful. I am thankful. Mary J. Truesdale

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 May 2022

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    Wife and I went to Ernest’s for our anniversary. We had been 13-14 years ago and remembered it being good. Her Snapper Shreve, I think it was, tasted like it had been frozen for years and the shrimp on top crumbled when mashed with a fork. My filet was covered in a brown sauce that tasted like brown gravy. Dessert was ok but not great. Definitely not worth the $180 bill. Highlight of our meal was our server who did a good job. Other than her others working there did not look like they worked in a fine dining restaurant.

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    AngelicaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 May 2022

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    My husband and I, enjoyed our dining experience. Our wait staff were friendly and attentive to our table, Earnest gave all the mothers a complimentary glass of champagne, for Mother’s Day. The entertainment for the afternoon was great.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service and food! The perfect day!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Shreveport

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2022

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    It’s been about 15 years since we have been to Earnest. Thought we would try it again for Mother’s Day We made reservations for 6:30 table for 2. Our wait was around 20 minutes past our reservation time. No problem it was Mother’s Day weekend and they did offer complimentary glasses of moscato while we waited. Once seated we were greeted by our waiter who took our drink order. Decided to try an appetizer and ordered the crab cocktail that was brought out within a fair amount of time. We placed our order for our food we then waited over an hour to get our meal, which we noticed that others who had been seated around the same time as us hadn’t received their food either. No problem we waited patiently. Once we did receive our meal my husbands steak was way over cooked so he did send it back hoping they would get another out quickly. It took a little bit but they did finally return and it was cooked to the right temp medium rare. Good large cut of meat and was very tender. I had the snapper Lacaze and it was a nice portion but it was pretty fishy and I would have liked it bronzed a little more and a little less sauce. Fish seemed to be drowning it. Overall an okay experience.

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    Chip

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 April 2022

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    Can’t wait to go back! The service, food and atmosphere were perfect.

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    Grace

    East Texas

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2022

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    This restaurant is fantastic. Everything from entering to leaving is first class. Me Ernest came to our table and visited a minute. The food is spectacular from the bread and dipping sauce to crab claws.

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    AllysonW

    Shreveport

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2022

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    The food and service was outstanding and is consistently so. The live music was at the right volume and very entertaining. It is easy to communicate with your table mates and enjoy conversation while tasting awesome food and drinks. The bartender is very knowledgeable and can create anything for you. This was a date night and could not have been more perfect.

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    TimB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 April 2022

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    Great restaurant. Lighting too dark for my eyes to read the menu.

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    maca

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2022

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    Brandy was our waitress and she was great! The food was really good and served with great timing so nothing was cold. We also enjoyed the music.

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    AprilR

    Shreveport

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 23 April 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Always a great experience.

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    Timothy

    Baton Rouge

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 22 April 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience4

    Would have been perfect, but our server triple charged my meal. At first I thought it was a careless mistake, but by the way he avoided coming back to the table, I slowly grew to suspect it was intentional. An individual dining with us had a similar experience with this same waiter. When one of the runners came to collect the ticket, I pointed out the mistake and with the waiter's reaction, I was convinced the overcharge was intentional. I'll expect I'll return as the food was very good, but I will not have S. as my waiter.

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    WilliamB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2022

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    The atmosphere was quiet; the food was very good. We bought deserts, but having mentioned this was our anniversary, they brought us a strawberry cake later. Overall, it was a very good experience.

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    JillE

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 March 2022

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    The bar area is a great way to celebrate with friends. Great food and atmosphere. The crab claws never disappoint!

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    CarolM

    Austin

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 March 2022

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    Food was exceptional! Wasn't provided a menu upon being seated and our server kept pushing appetizers again without providing a menu. Asked for a wine list, that was not provided either. After agreeing to the appetizers and ordering drinks, we finally were given menus. Maybe it was just our server, but that was a turn off for me. Again the food was great, but I don't think I would return to this restaurant. Also it took us 30 minutes to get our bill due to a computer glitch, however they did provide us with a complimentary drink.

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    DoraR

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 March 2022

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    I love this restaurant but last night was not the best. Our server who was nice seemed to disappear and left us sitting for almost 40 minutes and never checked on us. Our order was wrong and we were overcharged for the meal. It was fixed but it took over 30 minutes to get our bill. I’m not sure what was up with the server as she never came back except to finally give us the bill. I’m wondering why the manager never checked in with us?

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    AllysonW

    Shreveport

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 22 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    From the moment you reach the front door to the moment you exit, you are made to feel like an extremely valued guest. The service was outstanding as was the food, which is consistently delicious. The bartender is very attentive and makes delicious libations. Our courses were delivered to us at precisely the right moment. We were given the opportunity to relax and talk and enjoy the music, which was great too, before placing our order. We never felt rushed, so we closed the dining room down! This has become our favorite local place to go and we will be back many times. By the way, I have never tasted anything from Ernest's kitchen that wasn't truly outstanding!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We could not have had a better date night. I have been to Ernest’s for special gatherings but never for a date night and I can say we will be back for date night in the future for sure.

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    KarenC

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2022

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    The staff made my son's birthday the best celebration ever! Even sang to him! And the food ... WOW! We all got something different and sampled the others plate.

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    Roger

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Has to be one of the best restaurants that I have ever been too. The Snapper Shreve was impeccable!! Service and ambiance were spot on.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 March 2022

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    It has been several years since we have been. We ordered the crab claws and the marinade was good but the crab smelled extremely fishy and therefore inedible . The Turtle soup was so salty also inedible. The spaghetti and meatballs were avg at best meatballs tough and rubbery. Steak was a New York Strip was tough as a boot. The wine however was incredible value. Unfortunately time has past this establishment bye. We spent $240.00 and never complained. Our server has worked there since he was 22 years old. He was outstanding. I am sorry to say that one of my favorite restaurants I don’t think I will ever return.

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    Cypop

    Shreveport

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Erratic service

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    OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 February 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Food and service was delicious! There was a bad water leak from the rain that leaked into the area where we were seated. They used a shop vac to keep it from coming to our table.

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    Sknut

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience3

    Not what it used to be. When we arrived they could not find our reservation and a hostess reminded the one looking for it that maybe it was through “open table” like we were an after thought. After waiting 15 minute we’re seated in the drafty addition to the restaurant. Two hours later we received our meal because because the waiter explained a 20 too was being served. My potatoes were cold. My steak was ok and the special sauce was obviously A-1 sauce. This meal was not worth 235.00 dollars which is what we spent with tip. Will not be back.

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    AprilR

    Shreveport

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2022

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    Our waiter was really awesome. The food was priced well and the alcohol only had a small markup. Well worth it!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Shreveport

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We loved everything! The service we received from Patrick and the Owner/Chef Ernest himself was superb!!!! Everything was delicious. This was truly the best dining experience that we have had in months. We will be back.

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