Empire Ballroom - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

4.3

380 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Good for special occasions
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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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of Operation
Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(780) 424-5181
Website
https://www.fairmont.com/macdonald-edmonton/dining/sunday-brunch/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef John Lance

Location
10065 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N6
Area
Edmonton
Cross Street
Jasper Ave
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

The Dalmore Long Table Dinner
CA$129.00 per person
Prepaid
21 Mar 2025 only
The Dalmore Experience A whisky of legendary depth and finesse at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Fairmont Hotel Macdonald boasts the rarest selection of The Dalmore Highland Single Malt in Canada, and we are delighted to welcome the Dalmore Brand Ambassador, Louis-Jérôme Barbosa-Doise, for an evening of discovery and enjoyment. Hosted in the Empire Ballroom, savour four courses paired with four scotches for a dining experience to remember. Guests will begin their evening with a welcome cocktail and end of their night with surprise limited edition whiskey. Empire Ballroom Friday, March 21 6:00 pm $129 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Ticket purchase is final and non-refundable.
Valentine’s Day Sunday Brunch
CA$95.00 per person
16 Feb 2025 only
Enjoy Edmonton’s unrivaled brunch experience hosted in the iconic Empire Ballroom. You’ll enjoy a grand brunch with everything from made-to-order egg omelettes, specialty crepes, savory carving stations, seafood displays – and Valentine’s Day inspired delights! $95 per person, excluding gratuities and taxes

What 380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Edmonton / Northern Alberta
Great for brunch
Edmonton / Northern Alberta
Great for scenic views
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 "spectacular experience" with "excellent food" and "exemplary service" in a "beautiful setting." Guests enjoy a vast selection of dishes, including standout omelet and pasta stations. While some mention a "high cost," the overall dining experience is praised for its quality and ambiance.

380 Reviews

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Susan
Vancouver
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was expecting a lot from this experience considering the price. The food was good, service attentive and the ambiance was relaxing. My only complaint is the price tag. Some more hot entrees would have been nice. There was only a limited number of hot entrees and a lot of them were cold.
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Monique
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Birthday Brunch! Great serving staff! Seafood selection was wonderful.
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Gigi
Edmonton
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Thank you, Sunday Brunch is no longer the same after the pandemic but the staff service is unchanged. The staff are very friendly, accommodating and makes every patron feel like family. Price could have been a little reasonable. There was no freshly squeezed orange juice anymore. Thanks.
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Heath
Edmonton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time having the Sunday Brunch at the Hotel Macdonald. Vast selection of delicious food, from breakfast favorites to beef short rib and stuffed porchetta. The omelet station was excellent. The staff were wonderful and very attentive without being over-bearing. Will be going again.
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Sheila
Edmonton
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We got a coupon for Sunday brunch through work, but we felt bad for everyone who paid $96 dollars for a well below average buffet food. The staff was great, and the setting was nice! But the foooood was nasty! Such a weird variety of dishes, that were not mending well. Not great value…
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Kailey
Edmonton
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and a special treat. The servers were all very nice. However, based on how expensive it is, I feel there should be faster service at the “live” parts of the buffet (ie crepe station, prime rib carvery, omelette station, and pasta). We waited around 7-8 minutes to get help at the crepe station (and we were the first people in the crepe line) because the 2 staff were busy at the pasta/omelette/prime rib stations. I just don’t understand why there wasn’t more staff available when we are paying so much for the brunch and our food is getting cold while we wait for a crepe. This happened again when we went back for seconds and waited a while until someone could cut the prime rib for us. It should either cost loss or the service should be more prompt.
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Anne marie
Edmonton
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The eggs Benedict, French toast, sausage , bacon could have been warmer.
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Kerry
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The buffet was outstanding! Excellent staff. Very friendly and courteous. A bit expensive but well worth the experience.
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joan
Hawaii
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere Great food Lots of choices Professional servers
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Maria
Edmonton
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience and worth going back. Enjoyed the food variety and quality.
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Empire Ballroom - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is rated 4.3 stars by 380 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

16 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 4 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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
https://www.fairmont.com/macdonald-edmonton/dining/sunday-brunch/
Phone number
(780) 424-5181

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Empire Ballroom - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

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Experiences

The Dalmore Long Table Dinner

Valentine’s Day Sunday Brunch

Menu

CANAPES

Canapes

Welcome Cocktail

COURSE ONE

ORA King Salmon

Pairing

COURSE TWO

Mushroom & Walnut Agnolotti

Pairing

COURSE THREE

Smoked Venison Red Fruits & Leaves

Pairing

COURSE FOUR

Apple Whiskey

Pairing

What 380 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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