Hawthorn Dining Room and Bar

4.5

834 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Canadian

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2 people

9 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

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A boldly modern interpretation of authentic prairie fare from Chef Rupert Garcia, closely intermingled with the elegance and gravitas of Fairmont Palliser – Hawthorn is both iconic and unexpected.

In the heart of a city’s icon, in the landscape of the prairies, where our history meets our future: Hawthorn inside Fairmont Palliser offers a boldly modern interpretation of authentic prairie fare.

Enduring significance meets exhilarating newness as Hawthorn serves up familiarity with a twist of modernity. A fresh sense of sophistication, rooted in place.

**Enjoy complimentary valet parking every day from 5 pm until close, exclusively for our dinner guests**

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–3:30 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–12:00 am Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 260-1219
Website
https://www.hawthorndiningroom.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Rupert Garcia
Private party facilities
A boldly modern interpretation of authentic prairie fare, closely intermingled with the elegance and gravitas of Fairmont Palliser – Hawthorn is both iconic and unexpected.
Private party contact
Hawthorn General Manager: (403) 260-1274

Location
133 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3
Area
Calgary
Cross Street
9th Avenue SW & 1st Street SW
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Experiences

Hawthorn & SommZero 0.0 Tasting Menu
CA$129.00 per person
Prepaid
30 Jan 2025 only
19:00
Hawthorn's celebration of Dry January. Provided in collaboration with SommZero, Hawthorn presents our 0.0 Tasting Menu. A one-night-only tasting menu designed by our own Rupert Garcia. This 5-course experience is paired exclusively with alcohol free wines and spirits curated by our friends at SommZero. Space will be limited for this very special event with only 24 seats available for this special event. Ticket price includes menu + beverage pairing.
Valentine's Day Tasting Menu
CA$140.00 per person
13 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
Indulge in a romantic evening at Hawthorn, located within the iconic Fairmont Palliser, where love and elegance meet. Under the direction of Chef Rupert Garcia, experience a modern twist on authentic prairie cuisine, set against the backdrop of one of the city's most historic landmarks. Savor a specially curated five-course Valentine's Day dinner and enjoy complimentary valet parking along with a glass of bubbles. Available from February 13th to 15th, this exclusive event promises an unforgettable night with your special someone. FIRST COURSE: Pacific Salmon Carpaccio SECOND COURSE: Alberta Heirloom Tomato INTERMEZZO: Citrus Sorbet ENTREE: British Columbia Ling Cod ~or~ Braised Beef Chuck DESSERT: Strawberries & Cream Shortcake

Offers

Wine Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Wed - 15:30 - 17:00, 17:00 - 21:00, 21:15 - 22:45
Enjoy half priced bottles of wine all day and night every Wednesday at Hawthorn!
Flute Fridays @ Hawthorn Bar
Multiple dates available
Fri - 15:30 - 17:00, 17:00 - 21:00, 21:00 - 22:30
Celebrate the beginning of the weekend with an effervescent soirée at Hawthorn. Join us for Flute Fridays where Veuve Clicquot brut or rosé, are featured at $20 per glass. Available from 4pm until closing *every Friday*, partake in a refined toast to the weekend. *Please note this offer will not be available on Friday, February 14th, 2025.

What 834 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Hawthorn Dining Room and Bar offers a captivating blend of historic decor and "top level service." Guests enjoy a lively atmosphere with live music, making it ideal for special occasions. While some dishes might not always hit the mark, standout items like the Brussels sprouts and risotto are frequently praised. The venue is noted for its elegance and accommodating staff, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

834 Reviews

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Heather
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! Thank you Carolyn for making me smile every time.
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Chris
VIP
Calgary
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Looked better than it tasted. Not to be harsh but unfortunate reality. Plenty better places to spend your money.
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Rayto
VIP
Calgary
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had a very disappointing experience at Hawthorn on New Year's Eve and will not be returning. From the start, the requirement to pay $162.50 per person (with an automatic 20% gratuity) upfront upon making reservation felt like a rip-off, especially since we were only a party of three—not a large group where such charges are more common. Paying gratuity upfront before experiencing the food or service feels unfair and presumptuous. Our reservation was for 7 PM, but we weren’t seated until 8 PM—an unacceptable one-hour wait. The service was equally frustrating. We had to ask twice for bread and extra butter, which shouldn’t have been an issue at a place charging such high prices. The entree options were poorly communicated. The server only mentioned beef or cauliflower initially. As someone who doesn’t eat beef, I asked if there was another meat or seafood option, and only then did the server mention trout. Why wasn’t that offered upfront? If I hadn’t asked, I’d have been stuck with a vegetarian option, which is fine for some but not what I wanted. Drinks were another issue—there was a long delay, and I had to follow up with the bartender myself to get our wine. To top it off, the restaurant also charged a 20% gratuity on drinks as well, which felt excessive given the poor service. While the food itself wasn’t bad, our overall experience was soured by the terrible service and lack of value. It’s clear the restaurant is overcharging and understaffed. We finished our meal as quickly as possible and left. Definitely not worth the hype or the cost.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The portions were extremely small, even for a post-covid issue at all restaurants. For example the tuna slice as the first course was a 1 inch square and nearly paper thin. The second course has a volume of 1 soup-spoon. The beef tenderloin main course was very good but overly marinated to the point of mush. Moreover the paired wine service involved a lack of understanding of the particular wine and why chosen, and we HAD to ask to see the bottle to understand what was being served. We should not have to do this. For nearly a $500 meal for two, I would have expected more. Not acceptable overall. Sincerely, Dr. P.B.
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Robert
VIP
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience all around. Brought my mother for the Hawthorne’s NYE set menu dinner, and it did not disappoint. Our server, Peter, was very friendly, and laughed and joked with us all night. The food was great, but it’s the service that stood out.
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Steve
Calgary
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We totally enjoyed the ambience and service. Our waitress was outstanding looking after our needs. The food was superb and the valet service is also much appreciated. Hawthorne Palliser is an excellent place for celebrating special occasions.
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Tanya
Calgary
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My fourth time dining here and it continues to impress on all fronts. Was out for a girls night with a friend and our daughters - the kids menu was great, and our entree and experience was superb. Kids had spaghetti, salmon, and chicken fingers off the menu, we had the beef tartare, the chateau Briand with Brussels sprouts and risotto. The beef was exceptional. Great service and environment altogether. Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant and the hotel as a whole. 10/10!
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Rachelle
Calgary
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
While the food was good, the portion was much smaller than I expected for the price.
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Colleen
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Server was rude and dismissive. Otherwise food was good and entertainer was excellent.
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Candy
Calgary
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When we got there we were informed only the bar menu and the 3-course Yuletide menu ($70 per person) was available. I wish I was told this beforehand
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Hawthorn Dining Room and Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 834 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people

9 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

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133 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2M3

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
9th Avenue SW & 1st Street SW
Area
Calgary
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–3:30 pm Afternoon Tea Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–12:00 am Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Canadian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rupert Garcia
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Website
https://www.hawthorndiningroom.ca/
Phone number
(403) 260-1219
Private party facilities
A boldly modern interpretation of authentic prairie fare, closely intermingled with the elegance and gravitas of Fairmont Palliser – Hawthorn is both iconic and unexpected.
Private party contact
Hawthorn General Manager: (403) 260-1274

Hawthorn Dining Room and Bar

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Hawthorn & SommZero 0.0 Tasting Menu

Valentine's Day Tasting Menu

Offers

Wine Wednesdays

Flute Fridays @ Hawthorn Bar

Menu

First Course

Pacific Salmon Carpaccio

Second Course

Alberta Heirloom Tomato

Intermezzo

Citrus Sorbet

Main Course

Choice of: BC Ling Cod or Braised Beef Chuck

Dessert

Strawberries & Cream Shortcake

What 834 people are saying

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