Ernie’s Sea Food

The crab sandwich is the very best and fresh! I love the diner atmosphere.

We had decided on trying this place after searching for seafood. We weren’t disappointed at all with our decision.
My wife had a small fish basket and when it came out the fish was perfect. Nice and flaky and full of flavor. The fries were great too and so was the coleslaw.
I had the captain’s basket and like my wife’s, the food was perfect. The scallops were great — not overcooked like most other places. They were just right.
This place is great. Service can be a bit slow, but not so much so that it bothered us. We enjoyed the quality of our meal.
We even got some clam chowder for later and it was delicious!

I guess you have to be a different race other than black to be acknowledged here. I cant count how many times the waitress acted as if me and my daughter wasnt even there. I knew it was a reason I’ve passed by this place a million times and never stopped.

I’ve passed this restaurant on that corner a zillion times over the past few years always thinking to myself, «I wonder how the salads are?» Well today was the day! I finally stopped in and ordered the Combination Louie salad to go. Honestly I was really impressed. The crab and shrimp were fresh and tasted great. Nothing fancy but well made. The calamari and onion rings on the board caught my eye too but I’ll save that yumminess for another day. I will definitely be back to try other things out in the near future.

UPDATE: went back with my family. After waiting over an hour for food (while watching people who arrived after us, finish their meals) we were served food that looked less than appetizing. Everything was greasy and overcooked (looked burned). Long story short… We ended up by walking out because the service was very poor and the quality of food was worse. Instead of an apology we received major attitude. Another patron commented on how horrible their service and attitude was and said that things were much better with previous owners. WE WONT BE GOING BACK!!!

Always wanted to try this place so my aunt and I stopped here once for lunch, Great fish and chips, the chicken tenders I had the next time were all right
I do love their clam chowder, it tastes delicious and when I say delicious I really mean it
Prices are good, but the last time I was there they were super busy. I think it was a Friday and during Lent. Over all very good

Outstanding quality food and super friendly service.
Don’t be fooled by the old school vibe, this place produces really good fried fish. I had the Captain’s platter which included fish, shrimp and scallops. The fish was all well seasoned and NOT AT ALL greasy — they know what they are doing.
Fries were crispy, cole slaw was good and the service was very friendly.
Looking forward to going back soon.

We ordered the captain’s plate with coleslaw and fries, and the combo louie. We could tell that the food was freshly made.
I was really impressed by the captain’s plate. Things were fried to perfection and I love the fried fish. It’s really nice.
The louie was good. The veggies are fresh and crispy while the portion of the seafood is the right amount. It tasted a little fishy without dressing, but it’s no biggie.
Next time when I go there again, I’ll order the fried fish and maybe some seafood pasta. I can’t wait!

This restaurant is a San Leandro institution, although the Ernie’s that exists today is nothing at all like the good old days. You can easily see the theme in the reviews here: who owns this place, where is the pride, what is this shit food, and what on earth happened to the customer service? The rude older lady that works the register is a real sour puss. Ask her what’s in the clam chowder and you’ll get nothing but attitude – assuming she doesn’t choose to take a call right in the middle of your conversation, like she did on me. I regrettably went back and had the ‘combination louie’ salad. It was passable but pricey, and for just a little effort I could have made a much better one at home. And then there were the pepper shakers. Do you like pepper on your seafood? I do. The disgusting gummed up pepper shakers with remnants of stale pepper powder were a total joke. After trying to use the pepper shakers from several other tables I finally had to tell the woman I needed «actual» pepper. She returned with yet another filthy pepper shaker.
Go buy a deep fryer and fry your own seafood. Buy some clam chowder in a can instead. Ernie’s doesn’t deserve your money.

Been trying to get ahold of somebody of authority at this facility to let them know what is happen but nobody seems to know who’s in charge I highly recommend that you do not eat at this facility waitresses chewing gum after waiting on you tables are dirty napkins on the floor I guess they don’t care I was trying to be kind and helpful to try to explain this to the management team or the owner but nobody will admit to who they are sad

This place is so good. The best salad I ever had in my life. Like literally. I don’t even like tomatoes but everything just tasted so damn good. I went yesterday and I’m going again today. Another note I don’t even live near this place. Im going on the freeway for this salad :) YUUUUM

This looks like some dive and it is, and man are they good at what they do using the freshest ingredients and very little wait. The Seafood is good but let’s be honest the Bay area has a lot of the same fare.
Don’t get me wrong, the seafood is good here but that’s not what I go there for.
What you are not seeing in any of the pictures is probably the best NY Steak sandwich in the bay area. This thing is hand cut flame broiled and the bread, OMG the bread is the best.
Not only that, try ²⁄₃^rd pound of love, the Wimpy burger.

Oh, the Dro is where it’s at, Honey! Anything you want to eat? The Dro has got it. Only God could bless me to move to the one place in California where food is seasoned and tastes like Texas. I will give up alcohol before some fried catfish and Ernie fries a mean cat – with cornmeal just like Jesus wept. Not no batter or flour like these uppity Californians ruin with fish. Praise God for Ernie’s. I found him before I bought my house in San Leandro. I’m telling you, you can drive down 1
E 14^th Street in the Dro and get everything you need for the week without running anymore errands ’til next week! Ernie’s is on the same street and same side of the street where I go for my milk bath and massage – you know I’m blessed and I don’t mind sharing – the news not my catfish. Be well. And pass the tartar sauce!

The best lemonade ever. Salmon is, awesome. Try the captains plate. I’m there once a week. Order the lemonade!!!

This place is a little gem right in the middle of everything that could be overlooked if you’re not careful. I have had some of the best tasting fried seafood (aside from fabulous San Francisco) in the east bay.
Some of my favorites are:
— the Combo plate with scallops and prawns. They are fried to perfection with a light breading. The scallops are some of the best tasting scallops I have ever had. Paired with their homemade tartar sauce, it’s a real treat.
— the calamari steak appetizer– is fire grilled with a lemon, butter, garlic sauce that is great.
Some things to avoid:
— Do not get the crab cocktail. It looks grey and sad and as if it came out of a can.
— the clam chowder is not very tasty and has a lot of flour
Very good and friendly service. Family run.

Excellent crab and shrimp Louie! My husband had the fried fish with rice he said it was great. The fish was fresh seasoned and not greasy… he had cat fish it was perfect portions, oh he had potato salad. We will be making this a regular spot.

Finally the hubby and I stopped in to eat dinner here. It’s a small diner setting and looks like it’s been open for a long time.
We sat down at a table and the waitress/​owner came over. I ordered a chicken ceasar salad and a bowl of clam chowder. They were out of chicken so I had to get shrimp. Salad was ok. They served the salad with mixed greens and cabbage — never had that on a ceasar salad!
My hubby got the small captain platter dish and there was nothing small on that plate! He really enjoyed the fried fish and even had to take some home.
Overall I would prob only come back during lunch and also order something fried. I wouldn’t have high expectations with the non fried dishes.

I’ve probably passed this place more times than I can count. As long as I can remember, this place has always been here. So I decided it was time to give this place a try.
I placed an order over the phone since I only have a 30 minute lunch. I got a tuna salad (with you choice of dressing on the side) and a frozen lemonade. The man who answered the phone was very nice. Said my order will be ready in 10 minutes.
10 minutes later I arrived and my order was ready to go. I took a sip of the frozen lemonade and it HIT.THE.SPOT. So refreshing (since it was a hot day)!!! It was fresh squeezed too! It wasn’t too sweet or watered down. It was perfect. The tuna salad was a great size for lunch. Gave the right amount of tuna, they definitely were not trying to rip you off. I had cesar dressing on the side. Actually gave a good amount. I didn’t even use it all. Salad was fresh, very green no orange color at all!
Prices are decent. I will tell my family about this place since we are just down the street from here. I will definitely come here again!

Food is good, love how all the fried foods are not greasy. Great portions and inexpensive! Frozen lemonade off the hook, lots of shrimp and real crab in the Louie salad. Only downside, service is lacking, waitress was rude and abrupt. Waiting for entrees takes more than 30 minutes to arrive. Might only do take our from now on.

Very Hot day today (90 Degrees Outside) riding with my Daughter in San Leandro (60 Degrees in the car… Aahhhh!!) Decided to go to Ernies Seaford for lunch.
Walked inside Restaurant all doors opened and Two Cieling Fans going. UH OH! No Air Conditioning! :-(I’m Hot!
The VERY nice lady (our Server) assisted us to a table. Im Hot!
The Very Nice Server bring us tall glasses of Cold Water. Im ready to order My Daughter is Not! Im Hot!
Tick Tock! Tick Tock! Im Hot !
Finally my Daughter is Ready! The Very Nice Server took our order… Im Hot!
The Very Nice Server refilled our Water, then she said food coming soon… That was Quick! Im Hot!
Waiting for Food now. (Sitting here watching the Very Nice Server Busting her A$$ in this Hot Working Environment. And Thinking: This Restaurant Owner must be to CHEAP to turn on/​fix the air conditioning unit) Im Hot !
Food arrived. Food Looks and Taste Delicious! The Very Nice Server caters Very Well! I’m Hot!
The Very Nice Server bring Us, Oopps! Brings Me, the Bill… Im Hot!
I feel Bad for the Server, Cashier, Reception, Buss Girl All In One running around! I leave her a $ 10.00 tip (She gets FIVE STARS…) I’m Hot!
I leave the Restaurant, get back in my Car, on my way home now! Im COOL!