Ernst Cafe Menu
60 items in 10 sections · $3.00 – $22.00 · Restaurant in New Orleans, LA
Ernst Cafe’s menu lists 60 dishes and drinks, grouped into Pub Grub & Starters, Seafood, Chicken & Hamburger Platters, Po'boys, Sandwiches & More…, Entrée Salads & Soup, Home-Made Burgers, and Nola Favorites and more. Prices range from $3.00 to $22.00, and a typical item costs about $14.00. Popular choices include Southwest Eggrolls, Boss Chicken Tenders, Gulf Shrimp Po'boy, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, and Ernst Burger.
Pub Grub & Starters 9
- Southwest Eggrolls$14.00
Pulled chicken, corn, black beans & southwest spices in a deep-fried flour tortilla, jalapeño ranch
- Creole Nachos$16.50
Patton's hot sausage, creole red beans, queso, shredded cheddar, jalapeño, diced tomato, green chili ranch, tortilla chips
- Debris Fries$15.50
Slow-cooked roast beef, shredded cheddar, queso
- Pepperjack Boudin Bombers$14.00
Creole sausage made with pork, pepper jack cheese & rice. Rolled & fried crispy, Ernst sauce
- Burnt Ends Bbq Pork Mac N Cheese$16.00
Slow-smoked BBQ pork, creamy cheesy cavatappi pasta, Creole BBQ Sauce
- Queso Blanco & Chips$13.00
Blend of melted cheeses, tomatoes & secret spice
- Mama Mia Sticks$14.00
Golden-fried mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce
- Deviled Fried Pickles$13.50
Crinkled pickle & jalapeño slices, deep-fried, ranch dressing & jalapeño dip
- Chicken Wings$18.00
Crispy fried and tossed in buffalo, served with ranch or blue cheese & celery
Seafood, Chicken & Hamburger Platters 5
- Boss Chicken Tenders$19.00
Available grilled, fried or Buffalo style, Ernst sauce
- Blue Crab Cakes$22.00
Louisiana crab cakes, fried, remoulade dressing
- Gulf Shrimp Platter$20.50
Available grilled, fried or Buffalo style.
- Angus Hamburger Steak$19.50
Sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, rich gravy, creamy mac n cheese
- Crispy Gulf Fish Platter$20.50
Po'boys, Sandwiches & More… 9
- Gulf Shrimp Po'boy$19.50
Grilled, fried or Buffalo style with lettuce, tomato & pickle
- Roast Beef Po'boy$18.50
Slow-cooked roast beef with lettuce, tomato & pickle
- Crispy Gulf Fish Po'boy$19.50
Deep-fried with lettuce, tomato & pickle
- Patton's Hot Sausage Patty Po'boy$18.00
Swiss cheese with lettuce, tomato & pickle
- The Ernster Po'boy$20.50
Slow-cooked roast beef, Swiss cheese, and deep-fried Gulf shrimp, Ernst sauce with lettuce, tomato & pickle
- Chicken Tender Sandwich$17.50
Grilled, fried or Buffalo style, brioche bun with lettuce, tomato & pickle
- Blue Crab Cake Sandwich$18.50
Louisiana crab cake, deep-fried, jalapeño slaw, remoulade sauce, brioche bun
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap$18.50
Grilled, fried or Buffalo chicken tenders, applewood bacon, romaine, tomatoes, ranch dressing
- Burnt Ends Bbq Pork Sandwich$17.00
Slow-smoked BBQ pork, jalapeño slaw, brioche bun
Entrée Salads & Soup 5
- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo$14.50
Roasted chicken & andouille sausage, steamed white rice
- Grilled Chicken Club Salad$18.00
Marinated grilled chicken tenders, applewood bacon, tomato, cucumber, shredded cheddar & fresh romaine
- Classic Caesar Salad$14.00
Fresh romaine tossed with parmesan cheese & croutons, Caesar dressing
- Classic Chicken Caesar Salad$20.00
Fresh romaine tossed with parmesan cheese & croutons, Caesar dressing
- Classic Shrimp Caesar Salad$19.00
Fresh romaine tossed with parmesan cheese & croutons, Caesar dressing
Home-Made Burgers 4
- Ernst Burger$17.50
Angus beef burger, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, pickles
- El Diablo Burger$18.50
Angus beef patty, Patton hot sausage patty, pepper jack cheese, charred jalapeño, Ernst sauce, brioche bun
- Urban Cowboy Burger$18.00
- Mushroom Swiss$18.00
Nola Favorites 3
- Blackened Chicken & Cajun Jambalaya$19.00
Cajun seasoned andouille sausage, & chicken jambalaya topped with blackened chicken
- Red Beans And Rice$17.00
Traditionally eaten by locals on Mondays, available here daily, served with andouille sausage
- Ernst's Gumbo Bowl: Blackened Chicken$18.50
Chicken & Andouille Gumbo, Cajun jambalaya, blackened chicken
Sides 9
- Side Gumbo$10.00
- Side Jambalaya$5.00
- Side Macaroni & Cheese$5.00
- Side Red Beans & Rice$8.50
- Side Slaw$3.00
- Side Sweet Potato Fries$3.00
- Side Waffle Fries$3.00
- Side Caesar Salad$7.00
- Side House$6.00
Dessert 1
- White Chocolate Bread Pudding$11.00
Topped with white chocolate sauce and powdered sugar
Kids Entrees 4
- Kid's Hamburger$10.50
- Kid's Chicken Tenders$10.50
- Kid's Macaroni & Cheese$10.50
- Kid's Shrimp Platter$10.50
Beverages 11
- Coke$3.75
- Diet Coke$3.75
- Dr. Pepper$3.75
- Fruit Punch$4.00
- Lemonade$3.75
- Sprite$3.75
- Bottled Water$3.75
- Sweet Tea$3.75
- Bottled Root Beer$3.75
- Arnold Palmer$3.75
- Unsweet Iced Tea$3.75
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated June 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.