Ernie's Steakhouse

I recently visited Ernie’s Steakhouse in Lewiston, and the ambiance was just right for a relaxing meal. The dim lighting gave it a cozy feel, and the employees, dressed in all black, looked clean and professional. The booths were comfortable, making it easy to settle in and enjoy the experience. One unique touch was the adjustable table lighting with three dimness settings—a nice feature, but at times a little distracting.nnThe menu was simple and easy to understand, not overwhelming, yet it offered a wide variety of dishes. One of my new favorites? The poutine fries—a delicious Canadian dish I hadn’t tried before. The hot wings were flavorful, though the portion was a bit small.nnI didn’t realize it was happy hour, but that worked out great because we got to try four different appetizers! Another highlight was the freshly made bread and what I assume was freshly whipped butter—absolutely yummy.nnFor the main dishes, I had a BLT, which was good, but as usual not enough bacon! My sons ordered the half rack of ribs and a pork steak, both of which came with two sides—a great bonus. Overall, there wasn’t a bad dish on the table—everything was mouthwatering.nnService was also great. Our waiter wish I remembered his name! was knowledgeable and kind. I didn't check the restrooms this time, which I know is a restaurant rule of thumb, but based on the rest of the experience, I’d expect them to be well-maintained.nnOne more win? The happy hour pricing helped me save a little on the bill, which I truly appreciated!nnWould I return? Absolutely. Cozy vibes, delicious food, and solid service—Ernie’s Steakhouse is definitely worth a visit!

Enjoyed my trip to Ernie's for happy hour in the lounge. The service was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the prime rib and house wine. I recommend Ernie's!

While we had some of the best service we have had in a long time the food was not great my prime rib was very well done , ordered rare and my dates my strip ordered mid rare was also well done , on a positive note the chicken flatbread appetizer was very good and the waitress was amazing as well as the view , my advice have some appetizers and cocktails and enjoy the view

A true steakhouse! Excellent steaks and sides. Expertly made cocktails. And attentive service staff. A definite must if you want quality steaks.

My prime rib was pretty darn scrumptious. The nachos appetizer was a hit. The sweet potatoe appetizer wasn't everyone's favorite except me, I liked it. The other folks in our party enjoyed their meals. So why only 3 stars? Well, food is only part of eating out.nThe service was ok. Maybe our server was new? Maybe they were super busy? The parking lot was pretty full.nWhen my wife's daughter got there after we were already seated, she walked right in. When my son got there after her, they wouldn't let him go right in, he had to text me. When I responded, he & his date were escorted into the dining area where we were easily seen. That's never happened before. It wasn't a race thing, he looks Caucasian. That just didn't sit well with me.nThen there's the prices. If it was only my wife & I and we split the meal like we did, it would have been in the $90 territory. She got a mocktail & I just had water. We probably would've had an appetizer. It's worth mentioning that it can get spendy. But if we went to Arby's then it would've been in the $30 range just for me & my wife, so the fact that restaurant prices are ridiculously high needs to be taken into account as well.nAnd it was busy & loud, I couldn't hear what other folks in our party were saying. Maybe my hearing isn't working well these days.nGood news if you're a prime rib fan like myself - it's always on the menu so if you want to go on a Tuesday, you don't have to wait until Friday to get some.nHopefully I've conveyed to whomever reads this review why I only gave it 3 stars. If it was only based on how good the food was, it would be a 5.