Ernest's at NAIT - Eat, Learn, Celebrate

Eat, learn, celebrate

World Class instruction in a top 100 restaurant in Canada with a multitude of unique culinary events meant to inspire the next generation of culinarians. Learn more about Ernest's

Open Table Top 100 Restaurants 2023

OpenTable diners have voted Ernest's as one of the best in Canada! Make a Reservation

Student Showcase Buffet

You can choose from an impressive array of delectable dishes prepared by NAIT’s Culinary Arts students for a great price. Find out more

Voted one of Canada's top 100 restaurants

Outstanding contemporary cuisine, elegant service and reasonable prices have earned Ernest's a spot among OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants. Join us for one of Canada's best culinary experiences, as voted by users of the popular online reservation platform. While walk-ins are welcome, we encourage guests to book in advance.

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Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Ernest's Dining Room
10701 118 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1

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At NAIT, we honour and acknowledge that the land on which we learn, work and live is Treaty Six territory. We seek to learn from history and the lessons that have come before us, and to draw on the wisdom of the First Peoples in Canada. Only through learning can we move forward in truth and reconciliation, and to a better future together. Read more

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Hours (seating times)

Monday - Thursday: 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Friday Showcase Buffet: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday: 5 - 7:15p.m.

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