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Empire Ballroom - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton, AB

Empire Ballroom - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

4.4
4.4
360 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 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

  • Area
    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

Experiences

  • Festive Brunch

    CAD 109.00 per person

    17 Nov 2024 - 29 Dec 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

    CAD 59.50 - CAD 119.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 Jan 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.
  • Christmas Celebration Brunch

    CAD 69.50 - CAD 139.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Turn moments into lasting holiday memories with a grand brunch in the historical Empire Ballroom, complete with musical entertainment. $139 per guest (Children 12 and under 50% off) Empire Ballroom December 25 Seating Times: 10:00 am | 12:30 pm Ticket Purchase is final and Non-Refundable.

What 360 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
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

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.

360 Reviews
  1. Donna

    Edmonton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Tracy

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 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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  3. Corey

    Edmonton

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  4. Brenda

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

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

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  5. Brent

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 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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  6. David

    Cancun

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was cold and not to Fairmont quality. Been there many many times before.

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  7. wendy

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our third Christmas brunch gathering at the Fairmont to celebrate a year of hard work and friendship together. We were so excited to go as the previous two brunch experiences here had been spectacular- beautiful food displays, exceptional service and atmosphere. What you would expect at the Fairmont- expectations exceeded. This year we were sorely disappointed… we were kept waiting for more than 30 minutes past our reservation time with the excuse they were backlogged - we didn’t mind at first but then realized at around the 25 minute mark it seemed the maitre D had actually forgotten we were there until our men went to track him down. The food selection and displays were noticeably paired down and even a few of the chafing dishes were empty or with “old” food in them. The whole experience was very disappointing all around. To their credit the staff did apologize for the wait and took 15 per cent off the bill and brought us a complimentary bottle of Prosecco and Orange juice. Even so we are not sure we will come back again to drop hundreds of dollars for what turned out to be a brunch buffet that was not much different than a middle of the road meal…

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  8. Mark

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great from the start greeted as soon as you get to the door shown right to our seat. Service AAA+++ Coffies and drinks are always full. Food was excellent

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  9. Brandi

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The beautiful decor and food were amazing. However, the bill paying experience was confusing, time consuming and ridiculous. There were ten of us for the festive brunch. They insisted on giving us one bill which was $1350. Obviously we wanted separate bills. We are not family. Our server went back and forth several times to discuss the situation, saying he could maybe split up up in two, then four, then came back with three bills for 3.3 meals each. This made no sense. Then the valet told us at time of check out that we needed cash. It’s 2024 - this should not have been difficult. Again, delicious food. Strange customer service.

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  10. Luela

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was great, staff are amazing and attentive. The ballroom itself with the beautiful ceiling and chandeliers are amazing but the tables need better centrepieces and the chairs need upgrading. They looked old and uncomfortable.

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Empire Ballroom - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is rated 4.4 stars by 360 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 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
  • Area
    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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