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Is Ernest & Son Still Open? Update (Brigantine, NJ)

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As of September 2026, Ernest & Son is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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ernestandson.com ·
Secondary source
Yelp ·

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What the source shows: ernestandson.com showed a 2026 copyright and posted 9am-4pm daily hours when checked on 2026-09-08, and Yelp's listing for the shop was updated in July 2026.

  • Season / episode Season 21, Episode 13
  • Original air date
  • Address 3305 West Brigantine Avenue, Brigantine, NJ 08203

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On 'Oldies But Goodies' (aired 2014-12-12), Guy Fieri spotlighted Ernest & Son's housemade hot and sweet sausage and its made-to-order deli sandwiches. Ernest & Son is an old-fashioned butcher shop and deli in Brigantine founded by Ernest Storino and his son Sam in 1977; current owner Mel Cortellessa, who started at the shop in 1985 at age 13, purchased the business from Sam in 2007, according to Tripledmap.com. The shop's own website, ernestandson.com, listed a 2026 copyright notice and daily hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. when checked on 2026-09-08, and a Yelp listing for the business was last updated in July 2026 with 162 reviews. Ernest & Son continues to offer hand-cut meats, sandwiches, and catering from its Brigantine storefront, per the shop's current menu page.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 21, Episode 13
Original air date
Episode title
Oldies But Goodies
What was featured
Housemade sausage and made-to-order sandwiches
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Ernest & Son

Frequently asked questions

Is Ernest & Son still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Ernest & Son is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Ernest & Son after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On 'Oldies But Goodies' (aired 2014-12-12), Guy Fieri spotlighted Ernest & Son's housemade hot and sweet sausage and its made-to-order deli sandwiches. As of September 2026, Ernest & Son is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Ernest & Son located?

3305 West Brigantine Avenue, Brigantine, NJ 08203. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Ernest & Son?

Season 21, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 12, 2014. The episode is titled “Oldies But Goodies”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

The shop's own website, ernestandson.com, listed a 2026 copyright notice and daily hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. when checked on 2026-09-08, and a Yelp listing for the business was last updated in July 2026 with 162 reviews. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Ernest & Son still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Ernest & Son continues to offer hand-cut meats, sandwiches, and catering from its Brigantine storefront, per the shop's current menu page. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
3305 West Brigantine Avenue, Brigantine, NJ 08203
Venue type
deli
Official website
ernestandson.com

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