Ernst Café has been serving basic home-style Creole fare since 1902.:
Ernst Cafe Restaurant Review: Downtown eateries have come and gone, but few can boast a track record that dates back over a century. Ernst Café will never be a New Orleans “must see” place, but it is nonetheless reliable and consistent. This Warehouse District tavern shines during its bustling after-work cocktail scene or late at night when its full-service kitchen can prove providential to...
The same family has owned this old brick building since 1902. Located right next to Harrah's casino and featuring live blues music some weekend nights, it draws a local scene, understandable given how late they stay open. It's good for drinks and sandwiches, salads, hamburgers, fried fish, red beans and rice, and the like.