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    One18 Empire

    4.2 (104 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Scotch that we sampled
    Andrea U.

    We received an invitation to a complimentary whiskey tasting in the saloon / whiskey bar at our Marriott hotel. It was whiskey Wednesday & our host was very knowledgeable & fascinating. We spent about :15 trying 3 types of scotch. A plate with a delicious bite of pork belly, 3 small peppers, and tomatoes with cheese on a bread round were served. This was a delicious and memorable happy hour.

    Nice display in the front area
    Glesy V.

    Drink review only- went there as recommended by friend to try their old fashioned. Wow- very nice whiskey selection, my husband and I had a couple of whiskey flight and their smoked old fashioned. Very good performance- definitely a wow factor in a date and very impressive. Enjoyed the night and thank you for making it special.

    Mabel L.

    Great food and atmosphere. This restaurant is connected to the Marriott hotel and they also have a rooftop patio. However, my husband and I never really got to enjoy it. We ordered 2 different styles of burgers. 1 regular burger and 1 chicken burger. Both were very delicious. It is on the expensive side though. Both of the burgers with the sides were around $25. Overall, good food, am I blown away? Not really, it's just an average restaurant downtown Calgary.

    Old Fashioned
    Zach H.

    Went to One18 to do the "build your old fashioned" experience. Was really cool! You get to pick your smoke, sugar type, bitters, and whiskey selection. They smoke the glass in front of you which is a nice touch. They also have appetizers - pretzel and chips were good. I heard their burgers are good but didn't have one while I was there. They have tables for reso but also lounges with comfortable seating.

    Charcuterie board, beef tartare.
    Melody S.

    Wow, was not expecting that kind of experience here. We came solely for the amazing views of Stephen Ave and the Calgary Tower from the outdoor patio, and were absolutely blown away by the delicacies on their menu and the quality of cocktails and service. Super friendly staff that were willing to go the extra mile like to get us an umbrella and have a nice conversation. We shared a number of the tapas appetizers and made a meal out of that, highly recommend the beef tartare and the charcuterie board. It is a whiskey bar so if you like a menu of old fashioned's, this could be your new fav spot. We'll be back for sure!

    Jaden B.

    This year One18 Empire had a booth at "Taste of Calgary" and it was delicious. On their menu they had: - stuffed and smoked pork belly slider with red pepper relish - Dill Pickle Fried Chicken and Waffles with Maple Syrup - Goat Cheese cake with Salted Caramel which was vegetarian The cake was amazing. It was upsetting that from their food option they didn't have more food accommodation such as: vegetarian, dairy free or nut free for people with nut allergies. Since they didn't have them on the menu at "Taste of Calgary" I don't know if they have it on the menu at their restaurant or not. They also had drinks which were: - Black walnut old fashion which was gluten free - Temperance which was gluten free - Row's Return - House made Gingerly which was gluten free It was nice to see gluten free accommodations here but still throughout all their option there was no sign or dairy free or nut free options.

    Bourbon drinks. Essentially build your own (16$)(20$)
    Tanya K.

    Checked out one 18 Empire Today... and here's what we had/thought: 1)Brandt Lake Wagyu Tartare (21$)- tasty, but I prefer when it's mixed by yourself or table side. I would say 16$ would be a more reasonable price point, but didn't hate it at all! . 2) Flight of 3 - $16 truffle honey chips with French onion dip (V, GF) rosemary almonds (V, GF) soft pretzel with bourbon pimento cheese dip (V) house marinated olives (V, GF) valbella beef jerky sticks ONE18 popcorn (V, GF) We chose the jerky, pretzel, and honey truffle chips. This was probably my fave snd highly recommend the platter with a few drinks for a Friday night. . 3) Burger (21$)- didn't like this one at all, but it was decent and the price is normal. . 4) Cocktails: old Fashioned Central and made our own (16$ & 20$). Something you gotta try and part of the experience. They were strong and tasty. Recommend a little water for the faint of heart, like myself. . Overall: service was great and lovely staff, would recommend for a cocktail and snack vibe or meeting friends staying at the hotel. I'd probably come back for the snack platter and cocktails.

    Denise W.

    So was looking for a good place for lunch and came across One 18 Empire. Looks like a good restaurant in my mind. So made a reservation. To my surprise they have a pretty good lunch deal. For $18 you get a main and a side. So I got the steak sandwich with the tomatoe bisque I loved it. I was forewarned that the steak will be cooked medium well. I was ok with it. The steak was juicy and tasty on a garlic toast. The tomatoe bisque was tasty and you can tell that it was made from scratch. Décor was nice. Basically a fine dining restaurant décor or what you would expect at a fine dining restaurant. Service was good. Our server came to us and told us about how it would get really busy and that we should order soon if we are in a rush. I also like how many options they have. The server did a good job explaining each dish. Overall, I had a good experience and I really like the food here. Price is very decent.

    Wagyu Beef Hash
    Deborah L.

    We had a lovely Christmas brunch here. The portions were large and the food delicious. It was a bonus not to have to leave the hotel to eat great food and enjoy a Bloody Caesar!

    Prime rib omelette
    Erica S.

    Came here for a late brunch on a beautiful Sunday in Calgary. We had just landed and came from the airport. Starving was an understatement. We were staying at the Fairmont downtown and wanted something to eat that was walking distance. We came across One18 Empire and thought we'd give it a try. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and seated by the friendly hostess who provided the drink and brunch menu. We got mimosas and immediately ordered our food. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful. Our food came out piping hot which is a major plus for me. I had the prime rib omelette which had cheese, mushrooms and arugula also. Their hashbrowns were these little crispy nuggets of hash, almost like a tator tot. My fiancé ordered the burger and it was pretty monstrous. Luckily we were hungry so he was able to finish it the giant burger. We left the restaurant feeling full, satisfied, and ready to start our trip to discover Calgary! Side note: the restaurant is part of the Marriott. Restrooms are located in the Marriott lobby.

    Nitro coffee bacon burger and beet salad.
    Alisa J.

    This place is amazing. The nitro coffee bacon burger has a lot going on but you still taste the meat. And it's so good. Bacon wrapped dates were also excellent. Drink menu is insane. Get the smoked old fashioned - they smoke it tableside which is way cool. I was shocked to realize this was inside the Marriott as we came in the entrance directly off the street. But if I get back to Calgary, I'll be staying here for sure (In the Marriott, not the restaurant!)

    Bacon Wrapped Dates!! Heavenly!
    Christine A.

    It's a lovely atmosphere although a tad snobbish. We wanted to sit in the restaurant not the bar and even though there were empty tables, our attire, faces, hair or eye color was not appropriate enough. The scattered hostess "managed" to accommodate us in the bar after we showed her a place we could sit. WTF? We have to do your job for you?? The bar menu features lots of great drinks and a myriad of wines and beers. Everyone was happy with the food, wine and beer. Oh yes to the bacon wrapped dates! Plus the mini burgers that went down so quickly. Even the Tri Beet Salad was delish.

    Famous for their single malt whiskey cocktails
    Marla P.

    On Super Bowl Sunday night the game was on quietly on large screens at opposite ends of the restaurant. The restaurant was quiet. The shareable food was consistently delicious - we tried shareables: scallops, wings, roasted veggies, octopus. Very creative and very comfortable.

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