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Ernest's at NAIT, Edmonton, AB

Ernest's at NAIT

4.8
4.8
1390 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
Ernest's Dining Room at NAIT has been aptly described as the "jewel in the crown" of Hokanson Centre for Culinary Arts in the School of Skilled Trades. Ernest's decor is described as "understated elegance". Tasteful compliments of cherry wood and brass highlights, a beautiful rock feature wall, muted lighting and attention to detail provide the room with a distinct corporate ambience. Critically acclaimed and numerous accolades identify the "haute cuisine" prepared by second year Culinary Arts diploma students as "outstanding". OpenTable diners voted Ernest's top 100 in Canada for two consecutive years. Seasoned chef instructors emphasize the importance of using high quality local regional products. Mastery of traditional cookery combined with contemporary artistry has resulted in a truly electric cuisine. Elegant service is provided by eager Culinary and Hospitality students. An emphasis on etiquette and authenticity is encouraged through the guidance of professional mentors.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary American, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:15 am–12:15 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–7:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (780) 471-8676 ext. 1
  • Website
    http://www.nait.ca/ernests
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Culinary Instructors & 2nd yr students
  • Private party facilities
    Ernests at NAIT offers a unique opportunity to have our Culinary Arts students provide an outstanding service by booking one of our semi-private room (up to 25 guests), a private room (up to 40-60 guests), or the entire restaurant buyout (up to 50-100 guests).
  • Location
    10701 118 avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1
  • Neighborhood
    Edmonton
  • Cross street
    118 Ave and 106 Street
  • Parking details
    Our AM guests must pay for parking in Lot C or A/B Parkade (Across the street from Ernest's) by using the honk app. For our evening guests parking is free in parking Lot C but you must register your vehicle upon arrival at the host desk.
  • Public transit
    There is a Public Transit stop at the corner of 106th Street and 118th Avenue, as well as a Stop at Kingsway Garden Mall and LRT -NAIT stop: Ernest's is located at the North end of the school
  • Entertainment
    During the school year Ernest's is a venue for a variety of "special events" allowing students to demonstrate creativity while interacting with the community. The Toque Demagny Scholarship Dinner, Young Culinarians Conquering Cancer, Team NAIT and Le club Culinaire fundraisers, etc... provide students with the opportunity to challenge their personal and professional bests. We also feature wine dinners with regional wines paired to perfection with our students culinary creations.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,390 people are saying

Ernest's at NAIT reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Best Value

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Good for business meals

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Healthy

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Edmonton

    Best Value

  • Edmonton

    Good for business meals

  • Edmonton

    Healthy

  • Edmonton

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ernest's at NAIT is a culinary gem where aspiring chefs showcase their talents with "outstanding" food quality and "creative" presentations. Guests rave about the "excellent" service provided by enthusiastic student staff. The experience is consistently "amazing," offering "great value" with a varied menu that changes seasonally, making every visit unique and memorable.

1,390 Reviews

  1. Lynsee

    Edmonton15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to Ernest’s with my mom to celebrate her birthday. They had a little card waiting for her on our table when we arrived, wishing her a happy birthday. She was so pleased; it was a very thoughtful touch. The menu is fairly small, but has a little bit of everything to choose from, including several meat options, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free etc. and they are willing to accommodate other dietary requirements. I also noted there were a lot of Canadian ingredients, which I appreciated seeing. They notified us that they had an ‘Eat, Learn, Celebrate’ special in which we could get any appetizer, entree and desert for $32. It was a fantastic deal. They also gave us a free selection of freshly baked breads and butter to start. The food was incredible. Prepared with a skillful touch and cooked to perfection. Cocktails were also delicious. When our dessert arrived, they wrote ‘Happy Birthday’ on mom’s plate in dark chocolate. She was thrilled, and I was very grateful for all the little details they provided to help make her feel special on her big day. I’d absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone. The quality of the food and service, especially when compared to the price, is fantastic. 10/10

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  2. Siegfried

    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Great Restaurant where students show there skills and gain experience in there field.

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  3. Monique

    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time to experience Ernesto. I cannot believe.I have lived in edmonton for 55 years, And this was my first time!! I went with my sister for her birthday.And we were extremely pleased with everything. From entry to exit it was the best dining experience at every level I have ever experienced. The staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The quality, taste and presentation of the food was beyond the five stars you allow. Starting off with the delicious bread and butter would have been enough... The lunch menu had a large variety of options which I was not expecting and found it very difficult to choose. I have already booked my next visit there and I plan many more. It probably is a good thing that it is so difficult to get a reservation at this restaurant, Otherwise I might go far more often than I could afford Thank you for the wonderful experience and meal.I cannot wait to go back. It was an absolute pleasure. I feel I found a treasure today!🥰

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  4. masako

    Edmonton6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fantastic lunch to celebrate girls day in Japan. Food was delicious and services were great. The manager was very friendly and polite. We would love to visit again .

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  5. Sue

    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Earnests restaurant is always a great experience the food ,staff all prepared by students, I love to support students in training, it is a must to enjoy,

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  6. Anninna

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was awesome. 👏 The staffs , food , value were fantastic. We will like to be there again.

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  7. Tom

    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food are always incredible! Thank you for a fantastic time.

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  8. Rose

    Edmonton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating a friends birthday and everyone had a great time. Food was excellent!

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  9. Jennifer

    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We live out of town but live coming here to see what the brilliant up and coming future chefs create! Always such interesting dishes.

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  10.  Theresa

    Edmonton7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend that anybody that wants a fine dining experience to eat here. The food is prepared completely from scratch and cooked by student’s in the culinary arts program. Every single component is made from scratch. Our waiter was Jean Paul. He was excellent. Extremely attentive and was able to give meal advice for all of my allergies. Rayne was one of the cooks and I recommend anything he is cooking. I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.

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FAQs

Ernest's at NAIT offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (780) 471-8676 ext. 1.

Ernest's at NAIT is rated 4.8 stars by 1390 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ernest's at NAIT

10701 118 avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1

Additional information

  • Cross street
    118 Ave and 106 Street
  • Neighborhood
    Edmonton
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 11:15 am–12:15 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–7:15 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary American, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Our AM guests must pay for parking in Lot C or A/B Parkade (Across the street from Ernest's) by using the honk app. For our evening guests parking is free in parking Lot C but you must register your vehicle upon arrival at the host desk.
  • Public transit
    There is a Public Transit stop at the corner of 106th Street and 118th Avenue, as well as a Stop at Kingsway Garden Mall and LRT -NAIT stop: Ernest's is located at the North end of the school
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Culinary Instructors & 2nd yr students
  • Entertainment
    During the school year Ernest's is a venue for a variety of "special events" allowing students to demonstrate creativity while interacting with the community. The Toque Demagny Scholarship Dinner, Young Culinarians Conquering Cancer, Team NAIT and Le club Culinaire fundraisers, etc... provide students with the opportunity to challenge their personal and professional bests. We also feature wine dinners with regional wines paired to perfection with our students culinary creations.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.nait.ca/ernests
  • Phone number
    (780) 471-8676 ext. 1
  • Private party facilities
    Ernests at NAIT offers a unique opportunity to have our Culinary Arts students provide an outstanding service by booking one of our semi-private room (up to 25 guests), a private room (up to 40-60 guests), or the entire restaurant buyout (up to 50-100 guests).

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