Ernest's - Edmonton

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Ernest's

Ernest's
4.5 / 5 (2794 reviews)

Description

Ernest's Dining Room at NAIT is the gem of Hokanson Centre for Culinary Arts in the School of Skilled Trades. The decor at Ernest's exudes understated elegance with cherry wood and brass accents, a beautiful rock feature wall, and soft lighting creating a sophisticated ambiance. The haute cuisine prepared by second-year Culinary Arts diploma students has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades, with Ernest's being voted in the top 100 restaurants in Canada by OpenTable diners for two consecutive years. Seasoned chef instructors stress the use of high-quality local regional ingredients, resulting in a fusion of traditional cookery and contemporary artistry. The service is elegant, provided by motivated Culinary and Hospitality students guided by professional mentors who emphasize etiquette and authenticity.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: User

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★ 4.5 / 5 from 2794 reviews

Made reservations for a birthday dinner The hostess was great and we were seated immediately.

I've heard about NAIT's little restaurant being a hidden dining gem for a decade or soso when my work department opted to have Christmas lunch here, I

Disappointing, had a work dinner on Friday night at 30 dollars a plate.

A must try if you are at NAIT

Dining Experience Type: Dinner Price per person: CA$50-60

Menu

  • Cold / Hot Plates

    Beet Endive Salad
    Beet Endive Salad
    CA$15
  • Starters

    Yellowfin Tuna Kinilaw
    Yellowfin Tuna Kinilaw
    CA$19
    Gnocchi 'Fondue '
    Gnocchi 'Fondue '
    CA$16
    Coconut Corn Velouté Soup
    Coconut Corn Velouté Soup
    CA$11
  • Mains

    Maple Miso Butternut Squash
    Maple Miso Butternut Squash
    CA$29
    Red Curry 'Bouillabaisse '
    Red Curry 'Bouillabaisse '
    CA$35

FAQ

The restaurant offers free WiFi for its guests.

Smoking is not allowed in the building.

The premises on site are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physiological limitations.

The restaurant also takes credit cards from the common providers as a means of payment.

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