Harvest Room - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

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   Merle

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We booked a breakfast for the harvest room and they stuck us in the bar where it was noisy. The bartender was opening the bar, making all kinds of noice, banging glasses, and smashing ice. We had several other tables at the same time and were also complaining about booking the harvest room and being placed in a bar
   

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   Bill

   VIP

   Phoenix

   14 reviews

   1.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We decided to have dinner at the Fairmont Harvest Room, expecting a high-quality experience given the price point. While it wasn't the most expensive meal, it was still on the higher end. Service & Atmosphere First, I have to acknowledge Jonathan and his entire team - they were fantastic. The wait staff provided excellent service, and if it weren't for them, this review would be far worse. However, the evening started on a strange note. Guests were asked to line up outside the restaurant, and despite the scheduled opening time, they didn't open the doors for another 15 minutes. Once inside, we were escorted to our table, but the experience only went downhill from there. The Food We opted for the six-course meal with a wine pairing, and unfortunately, the food was incredibly disappointing: - Temperature Issues: Several plates arrived half-cold, which was unacceptable given the setting. - Quality of Ingredients: The ingredients used seemed cheap and low-quality, which was surprising for a Fairmont restaurant. -The Meat (Beef... or Horse?): The dish presented as beef was bizarre - I genuinely suspect it may have been horse. The exterior tasted like charcoal, while the inside was raw, except for the outer edges, which were so overcooked they couldn't be cut. - The "Potato": I'm not even certain it was a potato, but whatever it was, it was ice cold. - Amuse-Bouche Disaster: A macaron stuffed with foie gras - truly confusing and unpleasant combination. - Salad: Finally, something delicious! This was one of the few bright spots in the meal. - Beetroot Soup: This was nothing more than a bowl of Campbell's tomato soup. - Dessert: It tasted store-bought likely from Safeway. Wine Pairing - A Complete Letdown For a meal at this price point, I expected thoughtful wine pairings to elevate the experience. Instead, they chose the absolute cheapest wines available, barely a step above box wine. The selections were uninspired, low-quality, and did nothing to complement the di
   

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   Katja

   Edmonton

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed for the third time our Valentines breakfast at the Harvest Room. The food was delicious as always. The service and ambiente is amazing. We highly recommend the Harvest Room for special occasions and just to enjoy.
   

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   Darrel

   VIP

   Edmonton

   35 reviews

   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service and food. I am celiac and had no problems. They went out of their way. Will return.
   

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   Wylee

   Edmonton

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Afternoon tea is always a delight here. The staff took amazing care of us and everything was excellent, as per usual.
   

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   Iryna

   Edmonton

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Long table from Executive Chief for celebrating Lunar New Year it is great experience! Fantastic balanced dishes. Like a masterpeaces! And Fairmont Hotel is manifique place to be.
   

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   David

   Vancouver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 27 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and food at the Harvest room and the lounge! Will certainly return.
   

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   Rhonda

   Vancouver

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was amazing and so was the food. I think that linens could be added on the tables for a nicer ambiance, but overall I would recommend.
   

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   Daniel

   Vancouver

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Service is very rush. Food is okay. They should change the napkin it is full of pills and uncomfortable.
   

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    Jessica

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I went to the High Tea at the Harvest Room. I greatly enjoyed the ambiance and the food. I was disappointed in the actual tea. You are given one servings worth of loose tea leaves and a pot of hot water, and are supposed to reuse the same tea laves for the entire pot. Of course what ends up happening is that you get one very good cup of tea and then several cups of very very weak tea. Very odd for the price. Tea excepted, all the food was absolutely delicious. And the service was very good and friendly. The space is also beautiful.
    

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