Opening hours
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Local time in New Orleans: 3:18 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (504) 525-8544 to confirm.
Location & directions
600 S Peters StNew Orleans, LA 70130
About Ernst Cafe
Ernst Cafe is a restaurant you'll find at 600 S Peters St in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's part of our guide to 610 restaurants, cafes and bars in New Orleans. Expect moderate prices, around $15–30 per person.
Ernst Cafe is open daily, 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Guests can choose from 60 menu items across 10 sections, including Pub Grub & Starters, Seafood, Chicken & Hamburger Platters, Po'boys, Sandwiches & More…, Entrée Salads & Soup, and Home-Made Burgers. Listed prices range from $3.00 to $22.00, with a typical item around $14.00. Menu highlights include Southwest Eggrolls, Boss Chicken Tenders, and Gulf Shrimp Po'boy.
Service options include outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, historic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: cheques, credit cards, and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking, paid multi-storey car park, and paid parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (504) 525-8544 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant · Cajun
- Address
- 600 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Phone
- (504) 525-8544
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
- Menu
- 60 items · $3.00–$22.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Ernst Cafe’s weekday schedule with 47 other restaurants in New Orleans. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 2:00 AM, later than 100% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 105 hours a week, 45 hours more than the local median of 60. 74% of restaurants in New Orleans open on Sundays, and Ernst Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 47 other restaurants in New Orleans that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Louisiana
Based on 77 menus with 4,740 priced items from restaurants in Louisiana, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.99.
At Ernst Cafe the median listed price is $14.00, higher than the typical $12.00 for restaurants in Louisiana.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 29% | $4.00 |
| Onion Rings | 29% | $8.00 |
| Fried Pickles | 19% | $8.07 |
| Hamburger | 18% | $12.00 |
| Shrimp | 17% | $10.00 |
| Potato Salad | 17% | $3.95 |
| Hamburger Steak | 17% | $17.48 |
| Grilled Cheese | 17% | $7.26 |
Calculated from 77 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Cheques
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Ernst Cafe there are 72 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 213 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (36), Bars & Pubs (32), American (25), and Bakeries & Desserts (13).
Competition is strong: 47 other restaurants are within a mile and 84 within three miles. The closest is Fulton Alley, < 0.1 mi away.
59 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- SeafoodGrand Isle< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanFulton Street Bistro | Bar0.1 mi
- AmericanCompère Lapin0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeNova Espresso0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsLucy's0.1 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Ernst Cafe's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Is Ernst Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Ernst Cafe is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM.
Where is Ernst Cafe located?
Ernst Cafe is located at 600 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130.
What is the phone number of Ernst Cafe?
You can call Ernst Cafe at (504) 525-8544.
Does Ernst Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Ernst Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Ernst Cafe?
The typical price range at Ernst Cafe is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $3.00 to $22.00.
Does Ernst Cafe take reservations?
Yes, Ernst Cafe accepts reservations.
Is Ernst Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Ernst Cafe open late?
Yes – Ernst Cafe is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Ernst Cafe?
There are 213 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Ernst Cafe. Nearby options include Grand Isle (< 0.1 mi), Fulton Street Bistro | Bar (0.1 mi), and Compère Lapin (0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near Ernst Cafe?
47 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is Fulton Alley, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Louisiana cost?
Based on 77 menus with 4,740 priced items from restaurants in Louisiana, the median menu item costs $12.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.50 and $16.99.
