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Empire Ballroom - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton, AB

Empire Ballroom - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

4.4
4.4
365 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Edmonton’s unrivaled brunch experience. Turn every Sunday into a joyous time to gather with family and friends. Join us at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald for a brunch experience unlike any other. Hosted within the storied walls of the Empire Ballroom, a designated historical site of Alberta, you will enjoy live action stations to satisfy every brunch craving.

Your Sunday brunch experience features a sustainability focused menu including made-to-order egg omelettes, specialty crepes, savory carving stations and seafood displays - all crafted with locally sourced ingredients

Additional information

  • Location
    10065 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N6
  • Neighbourhood
    Edmonton
  • Cross Street
    Jasper Ave
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Festive Brunch

    $109.00 per person

    Nov 17, 2024 - Dec 29, 2024
    Immerse yourself in the magic of the holidays. Enjoy made-to-order omelettes, specialty crepes, savoury carving stations, a deluxe seafood selection and more. $109 per guest (Children 12 and under 50% off) Empire Ballroom November 17, 24 & December 1, 8, 15, 22, 24, 29 Seating Times: 10:00 am | 10:30 am | 12:00 pm | 12:30 pm

  • New Year's Day Brunch

    $59.50 - $119.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 1, 2025 only
    Celebrate the start of a new year surrounded by more than a century of history and Edmonton’s unrivaled brunch experience. $119 per guest (Children 12 and under 50% off) Empire Ballroom January 1, 2025 Seating Times: 11:00 am | 11:30 am | 1:15 pm | 1:45pm Ticket purchase is final and non-refundable.

  • New Year's Eve Champagne Party

    $159.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Event to remember with DJ entertainment and dance, Champagne on arrival, gourmet canapes, and live action chef-stations, Champagne for midnight toast and party favors. Savour the Champagne, celebrate the moment, and experience the glamour inside of the historic Wedgewood Room. Note: All pricing includes 15% Gratuity. 18% gratuity will be charged for parties of 8 & more.

Menu

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What 365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Best Overall

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Best Service

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Best Ambience

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Great for brunch

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Great for scenic views

  • Edmonton

    Best Overall

  • Edmonton

    Best Service

  • Edmonton

    Best Ambience

  • Edmonton

    Great for brunch

  • Edmonton

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Empire Ballroom at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald offers a "unique dining experience" with "first class food" and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "delicious crepes" and "excellent variety" in the brunch. The historic ambiance adds charm, making it perfect for "special celebrations." Friendly staff and beautiful views complete the experience.

365 Reviews

  1. Michelle

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Arrived at hotel to see 6 dogs in the lobby barking and near fighting each other. We arrived on time for our Christmas buffet dinner and food was cold and picked through, no soup bowls, coffee cup and water glass were dirty. Server delivered a beer bottle with no glass. Ordered a standard mixed drink and were told they didn't have it(?) Dirty dishes sat on the table for a good while before getting removed. We had really been looking forward to this experience at this iconic hotel.: One of our guests had never been there. We were all very disappointed

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  2. Scott

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service in a beautiful hotel made for a great Christmas Day celebration.

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  3. Monika

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The crepe lady and our server lady were very attentive. We enjoyed our Xmas brunch very much. Excellent food and quality. We will be back next year.

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  4. Joan

    Edmonton

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The buffet was delicious.Something for everybody.Service was excellent.

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  5. clifton

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Christmas brunch was fantastic! Great selection and so tasty. Service was terrific. We will do this again.

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  6. Donna

    Edmonton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The room is lovely, excellent service but the food was not up to their usual standards. Most was lukewarm ,overcooked only the omelet was excellent. Food was not being replenished. It was not the experience we were expecting.

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  7. Tracy

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely Holiday experience. The food is good, however not great. Many of the hot dishes were not warm enough (sitting out too long?) . Would be a nice touch to include a mimosa or Holiday cocktail in the $100 fee.

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  8. Corey

    Edmonton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, looking forward to our next visit.

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  9. Brenda

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, fantastic food, excellent service.

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  10. Brent

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Over the past few years it seems that they are cutting corners and costs more and more. This is an expensive brunch yet the value keeps dropping. I could hear many people asking about the fresh squeezed orange juice. It was delicious in the past but nowhere to be found now. Instead, you need to ask for it from your server. 10 min later you get a watered down version. The buffet you see to expand down the hall, now it is small. Wet few meat and seafood options compared to fresh grilled tenderloin, prime rib and many seafood options before. This used to be a great buffet. Not anymore.

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FAQs

Empire Ballroom - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is rated 4.4 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Empire Ballroom - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

10065 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N6

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Jasper Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Edmonton
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef John Lance
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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