I was advised before arriving that they are notoriously known for over cooking their steaks, we order 3 for the table, medium rare, all came out above medium +.. Incredible views and service was great. Just need better consistency on these above average cuts of steak.
This is a beautiful venue! Gorgeous view of the entire valley. Elevated location, just spectacular vistas.I watched the sun set on the outdoor patio and it was AMAZING.Service was great, prompt, not too overbearing but conscious of what you needed.I only wish the food was as spectacular as the setting. Presentation was great. It looked good on the plate, but left a lot to be desired. The beef was actually really good. The place is owned by a local cattle producer and the prime rib was excellent. However, the sides were tasteless. I am not even sure the steak fries were made from potatoes, lol. The loaf of bread that accompanied the dinner was HUGE but again, flavorless. They provide butter and flavored butter (raspberry I believe) but even the flavored butters' origin was lacking in taste (I had to ask my server).Super nice seeing and I will probably go back again just to see if the chef was having an off day OR .....
They were so busy, but it was worth the wait. They were very open about the wait time, and our waiter Dan was incredible. He recommended the chips and guacamole made at our table which was amazing. My prime rib was pefect, and I absolutely love the grilled zucchini.
Showed up right before close and they were happy to take care of us. The view is absolutely incredible and makes this place worth a drink or appetizer alone. Our food was great and the servings were bigger than i expected for the money.
I really should have taken a picture of my prime rib salad that was $18. The prime rib came out cold and it looked like it was just little hard shavings off the end of the prime rib. Also for an $18 salad do you think they would have used something other than iceberg lettuce .. my husband‘s little dinner salad that came before his steak was absolutely beautiful I should’ve just ordered that ! I’ve been to Ernie’s many times and now I’ve learned do not order anything but steak and potatoes that’s the only thing they get right.I called the next day because I had to make sure that that salad came with hot prime rib and I was right and once I explained my experience and how my mom even tipped our server $40 not even a mention of any kind of compensation or apology. Not only will I never go back but I am definitely going to tell everybody I know about my experience that Ernie’s steakhouse
Unbelievable experience. We were welcomed and seated in a timely manner. Our waiter, Travis was exceptional and the food was amazing. We've been there twice in just over a week and look forward to going again in the near future.
Here on business and came here on a recommendation. They did not disappoint. Was met at the bar by Garrett who gave me a tour of the kitchen and the prime rib that just came off the pit. Super friendly staff and pretty darned good food!
Great staff, friendly, fast, attentive and most important perfectly cooked steaks! (Dunno the cooks name but you do better than most) That is very hard to find and I travel all over the country. Definitely coming back here every time I visit Lewiston! Special thanks to Garrett, Salvia and Kimmy, you guys rock!
Ernie’s was highly recommended to me even though I don’t eat meat. My server, Mike, was always in a rush as he’d breeze by my table and talk to me each time without stopping. A big part of how I judge a restaurant is when I eat there alone and how I’m treated. I was definitely an afterthought. That aside, the best part of the meal is the small loaf of bread they bring you before you order. The onion soup was warm-ish and the salmon… while plentiful… was totally tasteless. When Mike asked how my meal was, I told him about the salmon. He laughed and said, “The salmon is usually great“… end of conversation. No apology or offer to make it right. (BTW, they add a surcharge to your check if you use a credit card )
Felt sorry for the one server that day, but he did a great job. My husband got a tenderloin filet and it was perfectly prepared. I had the wild salmon and it, too, was very well prepared and flavorful. Will go back again, but I think it might be for sale. Highly recommend this establishment!