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Ernest's at NAIT, Edmonton, AB
Ernest's at NAIT, Edmonton, AB
Ernest's at NAIT, Edmonton, AB
Ernest's at NAIT, Edmonton, AB
Ernest's at NAIT, Edmonton, AB

Ernest's at NAIT

4.8
4.8
1393 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 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 offers a delightful dining experience where culinary students showcase their skills. Guests rave about "amazing food," "fantastic service," and "great value." Personalized touches for special occasions, such as birthdays and anniversaries, enhance the experience. The atmosphere is inviting, and the diverse menu caters to various dietary needs.
1,393 Reviews

  1. Anna

    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and food was great too! Highly recommend. Planning to return for Friday brunch buffet.

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  2. CaTs VIP

    Edmonton34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated daughter-in-law s birthday and all our meals were terrific! A bit disappointed that the soup of the day….potato/ mushroom was no longer available by the time we ordered.

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  3. DORIS

    Vancouver4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Can never go wrong with going for an enjoyable meal at Ernest's.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic experience overall. Service was also amazing. The students did a phenomenal job overall. You get started off with a small random appetizer as a creation from one of the students - we had a tuna tataki and it was anctually one of our favourite parts of the meal. The bread/pastry starters were probably the best bread we’ve ever had at a restaurant - warm, flavourful, flaky, delicious, with fresh butter on the side. Mains were tasty, felt like a fusion with influences taken from multiple cuisines. Pasta noodles almost felt like an in between of Italian and Chinese noodles. The game hens were tender and juicy. Only comment is the herb flavours were a little on the heavy side. Dessert profiteroles and chocolates were 10/10 - highly recommend. Fresh cream, warm profiterole, and overall delicious. I love the fact that the students really do seem to put their all into preparing the meals, and that they genuinely care about the quality and outcome. The menu is small, but I believe it’s a rotating menu. Having some different options every visit is a big plus in my opinion.

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  5. Brady

    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was excellent ! Very good salad and it was great to see the students explain the food. Desert was very good.

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  6. Rose

    Edmonton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The bison steak special was amazing.

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  7. Angela

    Edmonton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for lunch at Ernest's. The food was excellent, arrived quickly, and service was attentive and prompt. Overall we left feeling very satisfied- we had a great meal for the price. Would definitely recommend, and am looking to try out the dinner menu in the future.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Edmonton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to take teens and pre teens for a fancy dinner. Kitchen can get backed up so next time I would plan on eating earlier in the evening

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  9. Karen VIP

    Edmonton2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely night out celebrating a birthday. Great food and beverages were top notch.

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  10. Lynsee VIP

    Edmonton16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    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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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 1393 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Ernest's at NAIT

10701 118 avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    118 Ave and 106 Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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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