This review is a bit difficult to leave. The actual restaurant moved to another apart of the hotel since the Harvest Room is currently under construction. When you look it up on, "Maps" it states it's closed... well it is NOT, just in a different space at the hotel. The interim restaurant is gorgeous and so beautiful. All the fine details are there. Food, service and vibe is spot on. Only thing I could say is keep, "shop talk/ staff problems" more discreet. As an American traveler I do believe we are looking for an escape from our grind. So, not being disrespectful to your issues but to help you get more of us to come and visit. Canada is gorgeous and such a change of pace in the best way. Thank you all, you know who you are!! Compliments to the chef,, so creative and perfect from: fries, waffles, bacon. Etc..... wow! read more

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So we made our yearly venture to the Harvest Room at the Hotel MacDonald for Edmonton Downtown Dining Week. This is a higher end dining location, and so we splurge once a year to try their feature menu for a reasonable deal. The Harvest Room is a wonderful elegant place to dine. The service is professional, although I have to say that for a Wednesday with barely anyone there the service was slow. I have no idea what our server was doing. this is why this year it looses a star. If you are not picky on what you eat for sure this is the best bang for your buck. For 65 dollars a person you receive an appetizers, main meal and dessert and some lovely complementary soft bread. We started with the Mushroom Bisque which contained crispy leek hay, Chive Oil, Local Boar Bacon, and Reclaimed Farm Micro Greens. This soup was excellent. Earthy and rich, layered with a compilation of flavours. The bread was brioche and fluffy. Really great butter. For the main meal we had Alberta Lake Trout with an Atlantic Lobster Risotto Cake, Wilted Greens, Beetroot Gel, Sea Truffle Butter Foam. This was rich and very satisfying. I really loved how the risoto cake added to the meal. It brought a richness to the dish. For dessert we had the S'More Tower with Milk Chocolate Mousse, Graham Crumble, and the Toasted Marshmallow Fluff. This was decadent without being overpowering and a wonderful way to end the meal. I enjoyed my lemon drop Mocktail, and my husband would have enjoyed his pop more if the server would actually come by to fill it. We will come here again because the food is so good, but hopefully our sever is better. read more

Harvest Room - Mushroom bisque - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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The Harvest Room continues to serve high quality dishes and provide outstanding service. On this visit, we ordered the Smoked Salmon Benedict. The eggs were fresh and perfectly cooked. The hollandaise is amazing- smooth, and made with house-made butter. I like that they are using toasted brioche. read more

Harvest Room - Smoked Salmon Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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This place is amazing!! We ate dinner and breakfast here and both were great! First the service was super accommodating. Very helpful in picking gluten free options. Both the trout and sable fish were very tasty. The breakfast bowl was amazing. The wine was phenomenal. It is a classy place and I would love to sit on the patio one day. I will be honest though, bring your wallet! read more

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Came for afternoon tea for my dear friend's belated birthday. It's such an adorable satur-date idea... small bites in a cute upscale dining room. We were greeted with a glass of pink Prosecco with a cherry. Delicious. Next was tea- I chose the English breakfast. It was lovely. The tower of delights was so nice- everything was fresh and presented well. Whenever our server came by, he seemed pressured or rushed. It did appear as though he was juggling a lot of tables. I wonder if they were short staffed today. Needless to say we adored our visit, and we discussed making this an annual tradition. read more

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Exceptional food. Fresh produce. Lovely posh atmosphere. Best sunday high tea in edmonton. I have been going to the fairmont for decades. Its iconic and a must see in edmonton. Every stop here should include a visit at the harvest room. I find the food to be exceptional and really fresh with local flavours of alberta. From local game, to fresh fish or great steaks. I love how the menu ussually changes depending on the season, but mostly it's the vegtables and sides which change and not the main. I've never been disappointed with the beef tenderloin, but recently I had the black cod and it was delightful and has become my new favourite! The toffee pudding is a must order and I honestly am in pure bliss every time I order it! Honestly it's the best dessert on the menu and I've tried them all! My favourite time to come here is for the high tea on weekends. It's so awesome, especially the nutcracker high tea. The decorations are awesome and are so festive. The high tea has good portions and a large variety. I always have leftovers. Not once have I been able to finish it. Only gripe is the service is hit or miss. Sometimes its outstanding, sometimes its awful. When ure paying these prices, you expect stellar service everytime, but it's just not the case. But it never makes me not come here. Tip: theres a Yelp check in offer on mondays and visit the outdoor patio in the summer for outstanding views of the river valley! read more

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The Harvest Room is a very beautiful and fancy restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, located near Jasper Avenue in Edmonton, AB. The restaurant serves perfectly cooked and well seasoned dishes made with local products. The food is absolutely delicious. My wife and I have had the opportunity to eat dinner there on a few occasions, and had brunch one time. The brunch menu was varied; scrambled eggs with bacon and sausage, to name a few items, and included a good amount of breakfast type pastries, such as croissants, which were so amazing (I swore I could have been eating at a bakery in France), cheeses, breads and condiments. We had the brunch in December, so the beautiful Christmas decorations were up, as well as a life size gingerbread house!! The lunch and dinner go along with the seasons, and a wide variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts are served. The meat dishes are so good - bison and beef tenderloin are among the dishes I have eaten. The service at the Harvest Room is always impeccable and excellent, professional and very polite!! The view is quite enjoyable as well - out the window you are able to look at the North Saskatchewan River Valley and south side of Edmonton. read more

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Booked High Tea at the Harvest Room for a 60th birthday party. Surprisingly the service and food did not meet expectations considering the location and price. Bread was stale on some sandwiches, and the sweets were average. Service began before all guests had arrived - and nobody was late. We were rushed through the experience - under 90 minutes for a party of 7. Plates taken away and to go boxes offered while we were still eating. No water or anything not included on the menu was offered. Gratuity automatically added to the bill for a large party- only 7 guests, so not able to adjust for service received. Have had exceptional High Tea reservations at other Fairmont hotels so this experience was disappointing, especially considering it was booked for a very special occasion. I hAve contacted the restaurant to express my concerns and have not heard back. read more

I took my partner here for his birthday and they were so good to us. He has never been to High Tea before and they made it such a nice experience for him. We both went with the Garden Party and Mimosas to drink. I've had Garden Party before at the Empress I believe so it was delicious as always. They also accommodated my vegetarian diet and made my a separate three layers that were meat-free! That was so nice of them as I was expecting to have to pick out the meat and I didn't have to do anything! The best part of our tea was our server Nathalie who was in high spirits and so happy to see my partner having fun and it was so cute. They also brought us a Happy Birthday Tiramisu which was very adorable and appreciated even though we were stuffed! Thanks Harvest Room! read more

Harvest Room - Happy Birthday Tiramisu from the Harvest Room! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

We came for breakfast and opted for the buffet. A nice selection. Not extravagant but good. They do offer to cook your eggs anyway you like. So I opted for a smoked salmon goat cheese omelet. Very nicely done. Had bread pudding. Not your normal style but very good. They had all the other normal options of eggs, sausage, bacon, breads, cereals etc... I did enjoy the breakfast very much. Service was very good. Setting was nice. read more

This was my first time trying high tea in the harvest room at the Fairmont. We came here for a friend's birthday and my friend's fiancee made a reservation about one week prior. For high tea on Saturdays, the service usually begins at about 230 pm and they ask guests not to be late. It's also probably a good idea to dress up as it's a pretty fancy affair! First off parking in downtown is always a nightmare but I highly recommend parking in the library parade. It's only a 2 minute walk and they charged me one dollar for 3 hours, which was the perfect amount of time we needed to enjoy tea, take lots of pictures and to get a tour of the Fairmont. I wouldn't recommend coming in starving, as they only serve tea, a selection of scones and then bring you a tower that includes an assortment of finger sandwiches and an assortment of desserts. Each person gets to sample one of each. Our group was happily satiated and enjoyed trying the teas and the variety of finger food. My favorites were the scones, which melted in my mouth, and the egg brioche, as well as the Madeline and Nanaimo bar cheesecake! I also enjoyed trying the teas, my favorite being the green tea they provided me. For five of us, the bill came to about 260 dollars, not including gratuity. It's definitely a pricier affair and moreso meant for special occasions. It's definitely something I'd try once in a while not something I'd frequent. They also provided a free tour with your high tea, where we saw a couple of different rooms and their most luxurious suite which has housed the queen and snoop dog. It wasn't anything spectacular but if that is something that interests you, they include it for all high tea participants. Overall I'd say it was a rather enjoyable experience only because my group does enjoy dressing up and going out for fancy tea and finger food but I have to admit that it was quite pricey! I'd recommend this if you're into high tea and don't mind paying a bit extra. I would probably try high tea at another Fairmont, perhaps in Banff, in the future. read more

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Beautiful dining area with high ceiling in the historic fairmont hotel built in 1915. I came for date night with the husband. Our server was attentive and on point. When we said we'd like to take a walk in the gardens, he suggested we go soon before it gets dark for a better view and that he would hold off the plates till we get back if we'd like. How considerate! We ordered the following: Appetizer - Lobster bisque was presented slightly different with the bisque being poured into the seafood when it was served at the table. There was a fair amount of lobster meat in the bisque. Flavour wise however was slightly lacking for my tastebuds, I probably won't order it again. On the other hand, the Beef tartare served with avocado mousse was excellent. For mains, both the dill crusted salmon and the beef tenderloin were delicious. The beef was served with sweet potato, some greens and bone marrow. The beef was really good and very tender while the bone marrow was mediocre. Dessert - The texture of the pavlova was too dense for my liking and our server immediately offered to switch it out for something else. We were offered sparkling wine while we waited for the next dessert. We ended up with the creme brûlée which was good. Overall, an enjoyable evening at the Harvest Room. read more

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Went here for high tea - it is $25 per person on weekdays from monday to wednesday. On the weekends its more expensive. I loved the decor of this place and the plating of the high tea was fantastic - very picturesque! It was a lot of carbs with scones, mini sandwiches and biscuits along with your choice of the fairmont teas. I loved the whole experience of it. I am happy to have tried it out but its not going to be regular thing for me. read more

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Edmonton doesn't have many options for high tea, but if there's one tea service I'll recommend it's the Royal Tea hosted at The Harvest Room inside the historic Fairmont Hotel MacDonald. High ceilings and the traditional architecture in the dining room add to the experience of having traditional afternoon tea. Hosted every Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 PM, high tea comes with impeccable service and a gorgeous view overlooking Edmonton's river valley. Each guest gets their own teapot to steep one of the tea blends exclusive to the Fairmont hotels, and there is a lovely variety to choose from. After an hour of sipping tea and sharing bites, a tour of the historic hotel is offered to all guests at high tea. It's a great way to learn about this landmark in the city, and you can even visit the grand Queen Elizabeth II Suite (subject to availability). At At $39 (+ tax&tip) per person you can expect to have great food (the scones are my absolute favourite!) and even better service. It can be fun to indulge in a fancy tea service from time to time, especially when they have special themed menus. Reservations are required so make sure to book ahead of time! read more

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High tea. Yes they do that here, and it is an amazing experience not to be missed. Of all of my friends it seems I was the only one who had yet to try this midday English tradition held at the Fairmont Hotel McDonald. So they held pitty on me and we all went. It started at 230 sharp. We arrived five minutes early and had to wait 5 minutes at the door. At exactly 230 they quickly took our jackets and ushered in a long line of waiting patrons. Serves was streamlined throughout the entire serves so everyone was brought to their table promptly and efficiently. The tables were beautifully set and we each had a glass of refreshing sparkling wine waiting for us. Service began with the offering a decent selection of both loose leaf and specialty bagged teas. Being a lover of all things caffeinated I went with the loose leaf Earl Grey. It smooth and creamy and fragrant. We were also brought a small aperitif of citrus sorbet with tiny pomegranate pearls. It's a nice way to refresh the pallet. Next came the scones. We were offered two types. A traditional plain scone and a chocolate chip. With creme fresh and a mixed berry compote. The creme fresh was made with Devonshire creme combined with the compote was so amazingly yummy. I found that the plain scone allowed these sides to shine. Of coarse it's not exactly a plain scone. It was warm and flaky and oh so buttery. What more could a gal ask for. Oh and FYI, don't feel pressured to eat everything because they have take home boxes if you can't finish. Although it listening to your stomach at this place is definitely not so easy. Next came the three tier plating of finger sandwiches and dessert. There was four very different and distinct type of finger sandwiches to munch on. My favorite was the chicken caprese. Which was a curry chicken salad with raisins served on ciabbata bread. There was also an egg salad, roasted grape and cream cheese, and a roast beef with horseradish served on a wee pretzels bun. Yum. After sandwiches it was hard to imagine stuffing my face with more so I packed up the remainder for later. But I can assure you that by the end of the night my take home box was empty. Nothing better then a box full of dessert for supper. Ha. The eggnog cannoli was definitely the stand out but if that's not your thing there is definitely more to choose from. We each were able to pack up a caramelized ginger shortbread cookie, a fruit cake medallion cookie, apple cider cheese cake square dipped in chocolate and served on a stick and and last but equally as tasty a cherry Kirsch tart. Holy Hanna I'm full just thinking about it all. And of course since the Hotel McDonald is over 100 years old they finish the meal off by taking the entire dining room on a quick tour of the hotel finishing in the Queen's suite for an extremely awesome photo opportunity. P.S. if you're interested, be sure to book your high tea reservation well in advance Happy dining. read more

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First off, incredible service. The Harvest Room is located inside the Fairmont Macdonald offers a spectacular buffet lunch, including gorgeous salad options. Bright veg making the most Instagram worthy salad your grid has ever seen. There is a soup of the day option too, as well as a hot buffet with a mix of items including a pasta, different veg items, rice dish and melt in the mouth braised beef. Why I went the day I was on a diet, I will never know because it meant I missed out on the dessert table!! Say what?! The space is open and spacious with plenty of light so foodie pics always look as good as they taste in the Harvest Room! read more

Perfect location for a high tea! The harvest room decor and the views from the balcony are stunning! I went out for high tea often in England and I'm glad to have this gem in Edmonton. The selection of teas were great and the scones were absolute perfection! The tour of the hotel after the tea was interesting as well read more

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Tried the Harvest Room for dinner during downtown dining week after the rave reviews I had heard. I was really excited to see what they would showcase! The service was sub par. Took awhile for everyone to get drinks. The salmon was very well done and the second pork belly that was presented was all fat. The first one was tender and had quite a bit of meat on it. The sever never came to check in on us. At the very end as she was clearing the last plate I decided to finally say something about the food. The manager did however try to make up for the service and the below average food by providing us all with sparkling wine and an additional dessert plate of 3 macaroons (this is not at all what we intended on getting) We had already ordered coffee and were awaiting our dessert. Left feeling very disappointed. read more

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I took my mom to the Royal Tea & Tour for her Birthday, and what an incredible experience it was! We started off with selecting our tea for the afternoon. My choice was the Ontario Ice Wine tea. It was so good I even purchased a tin to take home with me (mine was $18, I believe that is the average cost for all of them). We started off with some scones and then continued on to our platter tower of food, which included mini appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts. There was so much, we both ended up taking a "doggy bag" home. After our tea and snacks was over, we all met out front for a tour of Hotel MacDonald. We were able to see a couple of the rooms and went up to the 8th floor for a wicked view of the river valley. We then got to see the room where many people get to stay, including the Queen. We could not have asked for a better afternoon, and it was wonderful to learn the history surrounding Hotel MacDonald. read more

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Amazing food. Service could use refining given the address. The breakfast brunch is worth the price! My date and I orders eggs Benedict and a stuffed waffle. Both were the best we've ever had. One area we found they could improve is attention to the tact of their personal service. It was rushed, inattentive, and unaware. I don't wish to paint all their service experiences with the same brush and i do plan on coming back! read more

We had a memorable date night at the Harvest Room. It overlooks the North Saskatchewan River Valley, giving us a gorgeous view during dinner. We loved the romantic setting, and the staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable in the food and wine they serve. We had the scallops for starters, and the Heritage Beef Tenderloin and Alberta Bison for mains. read more

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Jacob was our host for Royal Tea and was wonderful. I was there with a group of ladies for just a get together celebrating things.Absolutely love the salmon bagel. A few of us were not a fan of the sweet raspberry thing.we went outside on the balcony too and it's a beautiful view of the river valley. the entire harvest room, which is where the royalty was held, was absolutely amazing.the atmosphere is just gorgeous and classy.everybody was very polite.absolutely love the atmosphere also because it was a Sunday and everybody around us seemed really happy as well.this is an excellent place just for a Sunday afternoon activity. read more

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We received great service from our server, Dew Johnny. I think he made our evening even better. Great food and very romantic atmosphere. Good place for a special occasion or more formal dining. We ordered the lamb rack and sirloin steak- both were really good! On the pricer side ($40s), but makes sense because you are dining inside Fairmont. I'd come back for a special occasion! read more

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For a long time I anticipated coming to the Harvest room for brunch. Maybe it was because of all the hype I heard about this place. I may have misplaced that high expectation in that it's big rep was only limited to special occasions such as Christmas or Easter. On any other Sunday, the selections for Brunch was disappointingly mundane...,French toast, eggs, and bacon... Yawn! I decided to order off the menu and I was not disappointed. The lox Benedict was superb. I didn't mind ordering a side of toast to soak up that rich creamy goodness of the yolk and hollandaise sauce. The service was good and the price was decent. I may have to wait till especially location such as Father's Day to get an idea of what brunch would be like at this place. read more

We had a wonderful dinner experience at the Harvest Room. The restaurant had a nice intimate feel and the service was spot on. I would recommend this restaurant for special occasions or if you're looking for a fancier meal. I tried their scallop & cauliflower, Alberta beef tenderloin and their warm sticky toffee pudding. All three dishes were excellent, and the warm sticky toffee pudding was heaven. Their wine pairing option was also a nice add-on to our meal. Would definitely return. read more

I was pleasantly surprised! I got into the Fairmont MacDonald after a long day of flying. My colleague and I did not want to venture out in the cold as we were both tired and just wanted food and sleep. Came here for dinner after a few drinks at the Confederation Lounge. The waiter, DuJohnny was attentive and took care of our needs. We enjoyed a bottle of wine, and shared their "Feast Board". You can pick 3 main dishes, either meat or seafood. We did the lamb, the rib eye, and the shrimp. It was a TON of food. It was so good, though, that we finished it all. The seasonal vegetables that came with it were cooked perfectly. I have a thing for brussel sprouts, so we ordered that and it was yummy! The pork belly appetizer and mushroom bisque were on point. After eating all that, they offered us dessert. We were both being good and said no, we were too full for dessert. The manager came out and brought us a tiny piece of cake along with 2 glasses of Prosecco - complimentary! I enjoyed every minute of it! We also had breakfast here a few days later and again-delicious. Service was great and the manager stopped by to say hi to us again and make sure we were being taken care of. I can't wait to come back next time I'm here! read more

Harvest Room - Feast board for 2! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Had dinner here after my friends' wedding. The service was exceptional: the host came by a few times to check on us, our waitress was knowledgeable, efficient and courteous. They treated our newlywed friends like royalty without being over the top. Six of us at the table ordered a variety of things (appetizers, entrees and desserts) all of which was beautifully presented, well executed and tasty. The only criticism was price. In spite of that I had the best meal of the year. read more

Harvest Room - Perfectly cooked and delicious lamb dish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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came here for a business dinner and was impressed. We ordered wine and after a while we realized that the wine was corked and so we were given another bottle of wine. Food was excellent such as lamb shank and very large salad. Service was attentive and timely. Some mix ups as to who got what when we were served but the food was excellent read more

I visited here recently for a special event and was wowed by the personal service by the staff and also by the great food! Strangely the Yelp app on my phone didn't want to recognize that I was here and so I couldn't check in but I was definitely a fan of all the delicious food and the attention to detail. Certainly eating out at the Hotel MacDonald isn't an everyday thing, but it is a great place for a treat! And treat it was with gorgeous desert platings, servings of food and wonderful staff. read more

My wife, Sarah, loves salad bars. And we saw a Groupon for a buffet lunch, so we thought we'd give it a whirl. And while I don't think I'd spend $24 for this buffet, it's a fun experience for the Groupon price of $14 per person. And while the salad selections are small compared to most salad bars, but very high quality - romaine and mixed greens, with a small selection of toppings and dressings. In addition to the salads, there is a soup of the day, cold cuts, rolls, a pasta, sandwiches, and a dessert. (a fantastic bread pudding with melted chocolate). Service is great - they made Sarah a pasta to order because she is allergic to goat cheese, which the buffet pasta came with). The food is all very healthy and every single "course" had a vegetarian option. Don't come expecting a carvery or steak. This ain't Bonanza! read more

Chef Jost is like a magician with food. He and his team at the harvest room do things that are absolutely amazing. My wife and I went to the harvest room for a date night dinner. They were offering a 3 course meal price fixed at $59 per person which included any appetizer, and entree and any desert. I think the price of my meal would have been over $100 without the deal, so we were off to a good start. I started my meal with the foie gras and duck plate. It was amazing. I'm always blown away by ingredients that I myself have never cooked before. In between the starter and main, chef Jost sent out an extra course of scallops and pork belly. The scallop was the best I've ever had. The pork belly cube was really cool because I've never had pork belly that wasn't made into bacon. My main was problematic, not because it wasn't amazing but more because we had already eaten bread and 2 courses. I barely Made it through my beef tenderloin. It was one of the most generous 8 oz cuts of meat I have ever seen. The meat was cooked perfectly and had an amazing red sauce on it, I don't know what it was and didn't think to ask. For desert I had the maple cheesecake. Surprisingly the highlight of this was the shards of sesame sugar embedded in the cake. The whole thing came together perfectly. All in I think tis was one of the best meals I have ever had and it was well under $200 even with a couple of drinks and a generous tip. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Here for the royal high tea. - snobby and pretentious host: yes - high quality service: no - high quality food: nope! - food taste: horrible and stale, the only one that was good was the scones with the field berry compote. Everything else is definitely not up to the Fairmont standard, the canapés were made poorly and does not seasoned well. The desert items were stale, soggy and definitely fell flat. For $35 per person for tea, it's not even worth $10. read more

I went here for lunch, elected to ordered off the menu rather than the popular buffet, and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste of my dish. Nothing crazy. Just very adequate. At one point in history the Harvest Room was no doubt an elegant dining room. High arched ceilings, baroque background music, large balcony looking out to the river valley. The manager and servers seem to take their job quite seriously. But in today's Edmonton the Harvest Room comes across--to me anyway--as a bit tacky. And the clientele, many more interested in diet coke or whether the buffet includes coffee or not--it does not--then I'll have --are not so classy. Which is fine. At least for lunch, it's a casual dining room. I just wonder what it was like 50 years ago. But as I mentioned, the food was fairly classic, but quality. Actually very good. And I wouldn't even say all that expensive. If my grandparents invited me out for lunch here, I'd be very happy to join them. And not at all worried they'd be outside their traditional Canadian culinary comfort zone. read more

Went theee for my girlfriends birthday. We had a Groupon but it did not change how we were treated (at some of those high end places it's not the case). The server was really friendly, giving us good suggestions. First thing is that I liked that they had half bottle of wines. We were just 2 and a full bottle was too much and we wanted more than just 1 glass each. Unfortunately, they did not have our first choice of wine but they gave us another instead for the price of the first one (which was cheaper) For the food, it tastes great. I had the nova Scotia lobster chowder. It was amazing. Your could really taste the lobster and thee was a good quantity of seafood in it also. I then had the chicken. First thing is there actually a lot of meat in the plate. It was good but I was disappointed with the risotto. It was more like a regular couscous. My girlfriend had the avocado razpacho which was good and the lamb the meat was well cooked to the point that it was getting off the bone easily. After this we were full but our server had a suprised. Since it was for my girlfriends birthday, he vlbrought us a small piece of cake on the house. We were not really hungry anymore but we did appreciate the gesture. read more

I liked this place for high tea, the view of the river is beautiful, staff is very professional and attentive. Food is yummy!! Great place for breakfast/lunch with the girlfriends. read more

We came here for dinner. The service was excellent and the food was great, but not worth the prices for the portion sizes you get. Drinks are very expensive. The atmosphere is nice, what you would expect for a Fairmont restaurant. read more

Had a great dinner at the Harvest Room. Ambiance is great, this is a nice spot for a special meal or a romantic dinner. Additionally, the service is exceptional. Our sever, Dew, really made the experience special. He was attentive and helpful, making several menu suggestions as we tried to decide what we would have. I decided to start with the scallop and cauliflower ($22), which came as two large, perfectly seared scallops over a creamy sauce. There were also a couple pieces of spicy cauliflower tempura. As a main course, I chose the Alberta Beef Tenderloin ($46), which came cooked exactly as ordered. It was tender, delicious and was served with a smooth and creamy potato puree, asparagus spears, and chanterelle mushrooms. Dessert was the warm sticky toffee pudding ($13), which was deliciously sweet, hot, and served with vanilla ice cream. It was just enough to satisfy my dessert craving. The restaurant will also do their best to accommodate special requests or dietary restrictions. read more

Harvest Room - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

High Tea at the Hotel MacDonald. What girl wouldn't want to try that? To start, make a reservation, and dress up to make it extra special. The tea starts at 2:30pm. Don't arrive early, and don't arrive late. I find the price to be quite steep. $45 per person. This includes a glass of sparkling wine, which honestly I think is so strange to serve at a high tea. The tea starts with an amuse boucher (mouth amuser, literally a bite size appetizer), followed by two types of scone, 4 finger sandwiches (seriously the size of our finger), and 5 tiny desserts. My favourite items were the classic scones with Devonshire cream and berry compote, the lobster mango salad mini bagel, and the peach cheesecake. Of course I'm sure these items change periodically. Everything really was very tasty, and well presented. And our server was really wonderful. He even brought out a birthday cake for the guest of honour at our table. The tea ended with a brief 30 minute tour of the hotel, which IMO is the best part of the experience. The tour leaves from the Harvest Room foyer, over to the Empire Ballroom, out onto the patio (weather permitting), in through the Confederation lounge, up to the second floor, and if you're so lucky, the tour includes the Queen Elizabeth suite. Unfortunately it was occupied this day ($3K per night), so it wasn't part of the tour. The tour was still very interesting. I just can't wrap my head around the $45. This is definitely reserved for special occasions. Birthday, mother's day, out of town visitors... I just wish the price was lower so that it didn't have to be a special occasion. How nice would it be to get together with a girlfriend every month or so for high tea? As nice as it would be, I won't go back unless it's a special occasion and someone else I know wants to go. It's not that high tea isn't my thing... paying $45 for finger foods is not my thing. But my preference aside, I still give it 4 solid stars as it truly is a unique way to experience the Hotel MacDonald, especially if you've never been to the hotel before. read more

Went for supper here .Had scallops as an appetizer very good would be nice to have three for the price.Had bison for main course.Well if you want the taste of stew meat it's for you .Would not recommend it ,For $42 I expect something better .Take it off the menu. Desert was very good and the hostess was excellent. read more

I often frequent Fairmont hotels as they feel like home to me. We came here for dessert the other day as Edmonton is home to us. There was peach crisp and cheesecake served. Everyone loved them. Service amazing as usual. read more

Harvest Room - Mom enjoying the desserts - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta