About Ernesto’s
Ernesto’s is chef Ryan Bartlow’s Basque taverna on East Broadway, a Lower East Side dining room that channels San Sebastian by way of downtown Manhattan. It has drawn serious acclaim, landing on best-of-the-year lists for its pintxos, seafood and cider-soaked hospitality.
This is a sit-down dinner destination rather than a deal spot. The cocktails and the wine list are excellent, but they come at full freight over dinner service, not a discounted early-evening window.
What to Expect
Ernesto’s does not offer a happy hour. It opens for dinner only, Monday from 5:30pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm, and closes Sundays, so plan on a full dinner rather than a discounted early drink.
The Room
A handsome, tile-and-wood Basque taverna with a lively bar up front and a buzzy dining room built for long, convivial dinners.
Who Ernesto’s Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Special-occasion dinner | The acclaimed Basque cooking and cider list make it a night-out destination. |
| Seafood dinner | Pintxos, tinned fish and grilled seafood are the heart of the menu. |
| Date night | A romantic, low-lit room with genuinely good wine and cider. |
| Group dinner | Shareable Basque plates suit a table of friends splitting everything. |
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Ernesto’s FAQ
Does Ernesto’s have a happy hour?
No. Ernesto’s is a dinner-only Basque taverna and does not run a happy hour.
What are Ernesto’s hours?
Dinner only: Monday 5:30pm-9:30pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 5pm-9:30pm, Thursday-Saturday 5pm-10pm, closed Sunday.
What kind of food is Ernesto’s?
Basque, from chef Ryan Bartlow, with pintxos, seafood, tinned fish and Spanish and Basque wines and ciders.
Where is Ernesto’s located?
At 259 East Broadway on the Lower East Side, near the F train at East Broadway.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Ernesto’s before visiting for a specific deal.