ONE18 EMPIRE

Name: ONE18 EMPIRE
Address: 820 Centre St SE, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2G 5J2
Telephone: (403) 269-0299
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

1116 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Fancy
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

ONE18 EMPIRE is a whiskey inspired bar and restaurant with a strong focus on shareable, locally inspired cuisine, masterfully paired with our select onsite reserve.

With over 300 whiskeys, ryes, bourbons and scotches served by our seasoned bartenders, ONE18 EMPIRE cultivates an engaging and activated bar experience for locals and out of town patrons alike. Along with our vast collection of whiskey, ONE18 EMPIRE also offers a wide range of craft beers, wine on tap and a selection of whiskey tailored cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 269-0299
Website
http://one18empire.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Sean Cutler
Catering
Connect with us to discuss catering options. Please call 403-269-0299 for details and join us for your next function
Private party facilities
Host your next private dining experience or group function in ONE18 EMPIRE’s McTavish Dining Room. Reservations can be made for groups of up to 20 people and paired tastings, to a private dinner or working luncheon.
Private party contact
ONE18 EMPIRE: (403) 269-0299

Location
820 Centre St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5J2
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
Center Street and 9th Avenue
Parking details
Street parking or parkades close by.
Public transit
C-Train stop is within two minute walk
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Roasted Alberta Beets$17.00
Whipped mascarpone | Baby kale | Pickled fennel | Apple pecan crumble | Maple garlic vinaigrette
ONE18 Salad$17.00
Cold pressed canola vinaigrette | Aged gouda | Pickled onions | Smoked walnuts
Salt & Pepper Humboldt Squid$21.00
Togarashi | Sweet soy aioli | Cilantro | Red cabbage kimchi
Garlic Bun$17.00
Toasted milk bread | Smoked shallot & Roasted garlic butter | Boursin cheese

Bowls

Taber Corn Berbon French Onion Soup$17.00
Grizzly gouda | Puff pastry
Quinoa Power Bowl$17.00
Confit tomatoes | Feta cheese | Baby cucumbers | Toasted pine nuts | Artisan lettuce | Pickled onions | Olives | Lemon basil vinaigrette
Prairie Grains Bowl$18.00
Baby kale | Radicchio | Pickled carrots | Prairie seeds | Cranberries | Roasted squash | Beets | Carrot ginger vinaigrette

Large Plates

Cajun Chicken Sandwich$21.00
Roasted jalapeño aioli | House pickles | Cilantro lime coleslaw | Brioche bun
- Add Bacon$3.00
ONE18Empire Burger$24.00
Arugula | House mustard pickles | Tomato | Smoked onion aioli | Aged gouda | Taber Corn Berbon BBQ sauce
- Add Bacon$3.00
- Short rib$5.00
Cubano Sandwich$23.00
Al Mojo pulled pork | Ham | Mustard pickles | Roasted garlic aioli | Swiss cheese | Ciabatta
Short Rib Birria Beef Dip$24.00
Mozzarella cheese | Roasted tomato salsa | Birria broth | Sourdough baguette
Alberta Beef Steak Frites$26.00
Truffle parmesan fries | Arugula salad | Smoked onion jam | Calabrian chili chimichurri
Chorizo Tagliatelle$22.00
Roasted mushrooms | Confit tomato | Chili cream sauce | Parmesan herb crumb
- Add Grilled chicken$10.00
Blackened Salmon$26.00
Mushroom polenta | Crispy brussel sprouts | Dill dijon emulsion | Goats cheese

Breakfast

Steel Cut Oatmeal$13.00
House granola | Haskap berry compote | Whipped Citrus Mascarpone
Greek Yogurt Parfait$13.00
Local Greek yogurt | Hemp heart granola | Fresh berries | Organic honey | Cocoa nibs
Bread Pudding French Toast$18.00
Haskap berry compote | Smoked walnuts | Whipped citrus mascarpone
ONE18 EMPIRE Chilaquiles$22.00
Two sunny side up eggs | Smoked tomato compote | Feta cheese | Fermented jalapeño crema | Black bean corn salsa | Pickled red onion
- Tofu$4.00
- Birria short rib$8.00
- Pulled pork$8.00
Mushroom Omelet$20.00
Mushrooms | Gruyere cheese | Red potato hash | Choice of toast
Butter Poached Crab Benedict$24.00
Sautéed spinach | Bell peppers | Avocado | Brown butter hollandaise sauce | Red potato hash | Cheddar chive biscuit
All Canadian Breakfast$24.00
2 Free run eggs | Red potato hash | Thick cut bacon | Maple breakfast sausage | Roasted tomatoes | Choice of toast
Duck Confit Hash$23.00
Brussel sprouts | Red potato hash | Roasted squash | Two poached eggs | Brown butter hollandaise sauce | Pickled shallots | Maple mustard vinaigrette
Avocado Toast$22.00
Arugula | Pickled onions | Radish | Fermented tomato vinaigrette | Crispy chickpeas | Confit tomatoes | Feta cheese | Grilled sourdough
- Free run egg$3.00

Sides

Free run egg$3.00
Toast$4.00
Gluten free toast$4.00
Bacon$5.00
Sausage$5.00
Half avocado$4.00
Fresh fruit$8.00
Red potato hash$4.00

Beverages

Coffee$4.00
Starbucks® Pike Place Regular | Decaffeinated
Tea$4.00
Teavana® Tea
Hot Chocolate$4.00
Juice$4.00
Orange | Apple | Grapefruit | Pineapple | Cranberry
Soda$4.00
Pepsi | Diet Pepsi | Ginger ale | 7-UP | Club Soda

What 1,116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

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ONE18 EMPIRE offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food and cocktails" and a standout selection of Old Fashioned cocktails. While some guests have noted service inconsistencies, the restaurant shines with its "amazing" French onion soup and welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for brunch, business lunches, or a memorable evening out.

1,116 Reviews

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Steve
London
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Almost a 2 hour wait for lunch for our group.
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Jonah
Hawaii
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We went for lunch on a Wednesday in December. They appeared to be short staffed and it was quite busy. It took 30 minutes to get a drink from the time we sat down and just under an hour for a steak frites and burger. Service was average at best. For a similar price I’d recommend Charcut across the street.
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Colleen
Calgary
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was very enjoyable, the food delicious and the northern lights cocktail was beautiful and delicious. A great place to meet with friends.
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Bear
VIP
Calgary
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience excellent server and overall staff. Food was perfectly made to order and the French onion soup was fantastic !
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Evelyn
Calgary
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was fantastic but service was slow. It took 45 minutes to get our food ordered and we had to rush eating our food in order to make it to the theatre. We usually love this restaurant but we were sadly disappointed this time.
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Inna
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pleasant service. Good choice during lunch hours..
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Dan and Lisa
London
10 reviews
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
When we arrived there was a table of very loud (yelling, swearing) drunk men sitting in the centre of the restaurant. We were seated next to them. We asked for another table and after the server first told us they were leaving (they didn’t) and that she’d consult the manager, we eventually got one a bit farther away but could still hear them. They kept serving them more alcohol… not sure that’s legal. Any good restaurant would have escorted them out! Server couldn’t really explain how the small/large plates differed or if they were meant for sharing. Food was overpriced. My rare beef came out medium but by then I was too sick of the place to send it back. One of my friend has risotto that she said was flavourless. Highly overrated.
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Athena
VIP
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for brunch and it was a buffet Absolutely top notch. Would recommend
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Shanna
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
old fashion is always the best in this restaurant, Love the appetite too!!!
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Lana
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dinner was amazing!! Every dish was delicious, squid really very very special, also wild mushroom fondue, that flavour you can only find in Montreal!! French onion soup is simply a masterpiece from the chef, I even think that this is the best way to serve it and cook it!! By the way Cabernet Sauvignon was excellent choice..😊
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ONE18 EMPIRE offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 269-0299.

ONE18 EMPIRE is rated 4.2 stars by 1116 OpenTable diners.

ONE18 EMPIRE does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

820 Centre St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5J2

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Center Street and 9th Avenue
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking or parkades close by.
Public transit
C-Train stop is within two minute walk
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sean Cutler
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://one18empire.com/
Phone number
(403) 269-0299
Catering
Connect with us to discuss catering options. Please call 403-269-0299 for details and join us for your next function
Private party facilities
Host your next private dining experience or group function in ONE18 EMPIRE’s McTavish Dining Room. Reservations can be made for groups of up to 20 people and paired tastings, to a private dinner or working luncheon.
Private party contact
ONE18 EMPIRE: (403) 269-0299

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ONE18 EMPIRE

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Dinner

ONE18 EMPIRE Popcorn$6.00

Truffle Honey Chips$8.00

Smoked onion & chive dip

House Cut Truffle Fries$12.00

Smoked Chicken Wings$18.00

Garlic Bun$17.00

Charcuterie Board$35.00

small plates

Salt & Pepper Humboldt Squid$21.00

Smoked Chili Shrimp$21.00

Smoked Cheddar Croquettes$19.00

Juniper & Citrus Bison Carpaccio$24.00

Taber Corn Berbon French Onion Soup$17.00

Sweet & Sour Brussel Sprouts$17.00

Baked Oyster Mushroom Fondue$20.00

Roasted Alberta Beets$17.00

large plates

Braised Alberta Lamb$51.00

Alberta Beef “Eye of Rib”$56.00

Calabrian Roasted Chicken$48.00

Organic Pacific Salmon$46.00

Squash & Barley “Risotto”$41.00

ONE18 Empire Burger$24.00

Lunch

Roasted Alberta Beets$17.00

ONE18 Salad$17.00

Salt & Pepper Humboldt Squid$21.00

Garlic Bun$17.00

Bowls

Taber Corn Berbon French Onion Soup$17.00

Quinoa Power Bowl$17.00

Prairie Grains Bowl$18.00

Large Plates

Cajun Chicken Sandwich$21.00

ONE18Empire Burger$24.00

Cubano Sandwich$23.00

Short Rib Birria Beef Dip$24.00

Alberta Beef Steak Frites$26.00

Chorizo Tagliatelle$22.00

Blackened Salmon$26.00

Breakfast

Steel Cut Oatmeal$13.00

Greek Yogurt Parfait$13.00

Bread Pudding French Toast$18.00

ONE18 EMPIRE Chilaquiles$22.00

Mushroom Omelet$20.00

Butter Poached Crab Benedict$24.00

All Canadian Breakfast$24.00

Duck Confit Hash$23.00

Avocado Toast$22.00

Sides

Free run egg$3.00

Toast$4.00

Gluten free toast$4.00

Bacon$5.00

Sausage$5.00

Half avocado$4.00

Fresh fruit$8.00

Red potato hash$4.00

Beverages

Coffee$4.00

Tea$4.00

Hot Chocolate$4.00

Juice$4.00

Soda$4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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