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Ernst Cafe

Item: Ernst Cafe
Author: Beth D'Addono

Cuisine: Crawfish, Seafood

10Best Says

Ernst Cafe has existed in the Warehouse District of New Orleans for over a century, nestled in a Pre-Civl War structure. The atmosphere is a friendly, family type of setting where talking, chattering and having a good time are all allowed. Ernst is known for having "Crawfish Fridays" during crawfish season, where you can get a tray of the famed shellfish and enjoy discounts on the local brew as well (Abita). If you happen to visit outside of the normal crawfish season, they always serve up a mean crawfish etouffee which is something everyone visiting New Orleans should try.

Address:

600 South Peters Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-8544

Hours:

Daily 11am-6am

Website:

ernstcafe.net

EXPERT TIPS BY: Beth D'Addono
New Orleans Local Expert

Crawfish: "Come to Ernst during Mardi Gras, as they have a super festive "Bacchus Bash"."

Best for Crawfish Because: Ernst Cafe has "Crawfish Friday", where you can get $5 craw trays and discounted Abita beer.

Food
- Appetizers
  
  Southwest Eggrolls
  
  Pulled chicken, corn and black beans rolled with southwest spices in a flour tortilla and deep fried, served with jalapeño ranch ($10.00)
  
  Boudin Balls
  
  Creole sausage made with pork and rice, rolled and fried crispy ($9.00)
  
  Mama Mia Sticks
  
  Golden fried mozzarella sticks served with marinara sauce ($9.00)
  
  Nachos
  
  Monica based with crawfish or queso based with roast debris ($12.00)
  
  Fried Eggplant Sticks
  
  Lightly breaded fresh cut fried eggplant served with house made cocktail sauce ($9.00)
  
  Fried Green Tomatoes
  
  Golden fried tomatoes topped with sautéed shrimp and remoulade dressing ($10.00)
  
  Fried Pickles
  
  Crinkle pickles deep fried and served with ranch dressing ($8.00)
- Salads
  House
  Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar and cucumber with your choice of dressing
  
  Sm: $6.00
  
  Lg: $10.00
  Caesar
  Fresh romaine, shredded parmesan and croutons tossed in house made Caesar dressing
  
  Sm: $7.00
  
  Lg: $11.00
  Spinach
  Spinach topped with crawfish, corn and onion slaw served with remoulade dressing
  
  Sm: $8.00
  
  Lg: $12.00
  Chef
  Romaine, tomatoes, cheddar, boiled egg, ham and turkey
  
  Sm: $8.00
  
  Lg: $12.00
- NOLA Favorites
  Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
  Pulled chicken and andouille sausage served with white rice
  
  Sm: $7.00
  
  Lg: $11.00
  Crawfish Etouffee
  Traditional crawfish stew served over white rice
  
  Sm: $9.50
  
  Lg: $12.50
  Red Beans and Rice
  Traditionally consumed by locals on Mondays, available here daily, served with andouille sausage
  
  Sm: $8.50
  
  Lg: $11.50
- Platters, Poboys, & Wraps
  
  Boss Chicken Tenders
  
  Available grilled, fried or Buffalo style, served with fries ($11.00)
  
  Gulf Shrimp Platter or Poboy
  
  Available grilled, fried or Buffalo style, served with fries or a side salad ($14.00)
  
  Catfish Platter or Poboy
  
  Available grilled or fried, served with fries or a side salad ($13.00)
  
  The Ernster
  
  Slow cooked roast debris, swiss cheese and flash fried oysters. Served dressed with a chipotle aioli ($14.00)
  
  Chicken Sandwich
  
  Available grilled, fried or Buffalo style and served with fries ($10.00)
  
  Chicken Caesar Wrap
  
  Grilled or fried chicken with romaine, parmesan, and Caesar dressing ($10.00)
  
  Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap
  
  Grilled or fried chicken, bacon, romaince, tomatoes, and a house made ranch dressing ($11.00)
  
  Shrimp Spinach Wrap
  
  Grilled or fried shrimp, spinch, tomato, cucumber and remoulade dressing ($14.00)
  
  Ernst Burger
  
  8oz Angus beef patty served on a bun dressed with lettuce, tomatoes and pickles served with fries ($10.00)
  
  Roast Beef Poboy
  
  Slow cooked roast debris, dressed and served with remoulade dressing and fries ($11.00)
  
  Crab Cakes
  
  2 Louisiana crab cakes, fried and served with remoulade dressing and fries ($12.00)
  
  Blackened Fish of the Day
  
  Fish filet, blackened and served with asparagus and lemon butter ($14.00)
- Dessert
  
  Bread Pudding
  
  Topped with white chocolate sauce and powdered sugar ($6.00)
Cocktails
- Specialty Drinks
  
  Magnolia Bloody Mary
  
  Louisiana distilled Magnolia Vodka, Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix, a splash of Cajun Country Spicy Bean juice and worcestershire, garnished with lemon, lime, and spicy beans ($9.00)
  
  Organic Margarita
  
  Tres Agaves Blanco, Tres Agaves Organic margarita mix ($7.00)
  
  Juniper Breeze
  
  Plymouth Gin, Chase Elderflower Liqueur, topped with club soda ($8.00)
  
  You Wreck Me
  
  Southern Comfort 80, Bols Amaretto, Bols Sour Apple Schnapps with sour mix and cranberry ($8.00)
  
  All Shook Up
  
  Wheatley Vodka, pomegranate liqueur, fresh muddled cucumber topped with soda and sour mix ($8.00)
  
  Crema de Miel
  
  Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire and cream ($8.00)
  
  Sazerac
  
  Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Herbsaint, and Peychaud's Bitters ($8.00)
  
  Pimm's Cup
  
  Pimm's, lemonade, and lemon-lime soda ($8.00)
  
  Dark and Stormy
  
  Gosling's Rum and Gosling's Ginger Beer ($7.00)
  
  Sweet Peach
  
  Absolut A'Peach, orange and pineapple juices with a splash of grenadine ($7.00)
  
  Ernst Cup
  
  Buffalo Trace Bourbon, lemonade, topped with club soda and garnished with orange ($8.00)
  
  Absolut Mule
  
  Absolut Vodka or your favorite Absolut flavor (Citron, Mandarin, A'peach, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Pear, or Lime), ginger beer, and a squeeze of lime ($8.00)
  
  Muddled Passion
  
  Don Q and Passionfruit Pama, simple syrup, muddled mint and lime, topped with club soda ($8.00)
Beer & Wine
- White
  
  Sycamore Lane Chardonnay
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Seaglass Sauvignon Blanc
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Jacob's Creek Pinot Grigio
  
  ($8.00)
- Red
  
  Sycamore Lane, Cabernet Sauvignon
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Sycamore Lane Pinot Noir
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Doña Paula Malbec
  
  ($7.00)

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