ONE18 EMPIRE

4.2

1113 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Fancy
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

**August 6 - 18, 2024 - ONE18Empire will be undergoing kitchen renovations, and our menu offerings will be limited.

Breakfast, please enjoy our buffet with omelette station until 11am (no ala carte available). We will be closed for lunch, and we will reopen at 2pm with a reduced limited menu for dinner. Our amazing bar & cocktail offerings will not be affected.

ONE18 EMPIRE is a whiskey inspired bar and restaurant with a strong focus on shareable, locally inspired cuisine, masterfully paired with our select onsite reserve.

With over 300 whiskeys, ryes, bourbons and scotches served by our seasoned bartenders, ONE18 EMPIRE cultivates an engaging and activated bar experience for locals and out of town patrons alike. Along with our vast collection of whiskey, ONE18 EMPIRE also offers a wide range of craft beers, wine on tap and a selection of whiskey tailored cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 269-0299
Website
http://one18empire.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sean Cutler
Catering
Connect with us to discuss catering options. Please call 403-269-0299 for details and join us for your next function
Private party facilities
Host your next private dining experience or group function in ONE18 EMPIRE’s McTavish Dining Room. Reservations can be made for groups of up to 20 people and paired tastings, to a private dinner or working luncheon.
Private party contact
ONE18 EMPIRE: (403) 269-0299

Location
820 Centre St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5J2
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Center Street and 9th Avenue
Parking details
Street parking or parkades close by.
Public transit
C-Train stop is within two minute walk
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Roasted Alberta BeetsCA$17.00
Whipped mascarpone | Baby kale | Pickled fennel | Apple pecan crumble | Maple garlic vinaigrette
ONE18 SaladCA$17.00
Cold pressed canola vinaigrette | Aged gouda | Pickled onions | Smoked walnuts
Salt & Pepper Humboldt SquidCA$21.00
Togarashi | Sweet soy aioli | Cilantro | Red cabbage kimchi
Garlic BunCA$17.00
Toasted milk bread | Smoked shallot & Roasted garlic butter | Boursin cheese

Bowls

Taber Corn Berbon French Onion SoupCA$17.00
Grizzly gouda | Puff pastry
Quinoa Power BowlCA$17.00
Confit tomatoes | Feta cheese | Baby cucumbers | Toasted pine nuts | Artisan lettuce | Pickled onions | Olives | Lemon basil vinaigrette
Prairie Grains BowlCA$18.00
Baby kale | Radicchio | Pickled carrots | Prairie seeds | Cranberries | Roasted squash | Beets | Carrot ginger vinaigrette

Large Plates

Cajun Chicken SandwichCA$21.00
Roasted jalapeño aioli | House pickles | Cilantro lime coleslaw | Brioche bun
- Add BaconCA$3.00
ONE18Empire BurgerCA$24.00
Arugula | House mustard pickles | Tomato | Smoked onion aioli | Aged gouda | Taber Corn Berbon BBQ sauce
- Add BaconCA$3.00
- Short ribCA$5.00
Cubano SandwichCA$23.00
Al Mojo pulled pork | Ham | Mustard pickles | Roasted garlic aioli | Swiss cheese | Ciabatta
Short Rib Birria Beef DipCA$24.00
Mozzarella cheese | Roasted tomato salsa | Birria broth | Sourdough baguette
Alberta Beef Steak FritesCA$26.00
Truffle parmesan fries | Arugula salad | Smoked onion jam | Calabrian chili chimichurri
Chorizo TagliatelleCA$22.00
Roasted mushrooms | Confit tomato | Chili cream sauce | Parmesan herb crumb
- Add Grilled chickenCA$10.00
Blackened SalmonCA$26.00
Mushroom polenta | Crispy brussel sprouts | Dill dijon emulsion | Goats cheese

Breakfast

Steel Cut OatmealCA$13.00
House granola | Haskap berry compote | Whipped Citrus Mascarpone
Greek Yogurt ParfaitCA$13.00
Local Greek yogurt | Hemp heart granola | Fresh berries | Organic honey | Cocoa nibs
Bread Pudding French ToastCA$18.00
Haskap berry compote | Smoked walnuts | Whipped citrus mascarpone
ONE18 EMPIRE ChilaquilesCA$22.00
Two sunny side up eggs | Smoked tomato compote | Feta cheese | Fermented jalapeño crema | Black bean corn salsa | Pickled red onion
- TofuCA$4.00
- Birria short ribCA$8.00
- Pulled porkCA$8.00
Mushroom OmeletCA$20.00
Mushrooms | Gruyere cheese | Red potato hash | Choice of toast
Butter Poached Crab BenedictCA$24.00
Sautéed spinach | Bell peppers | Avocado | Brown butter hollandaise sauce | Red potato hash | Cheddar chive biscuit
All Canadian BreakfastCA$24.00
2 Free run eggs | Red potato hash | Thick cut bacon | Maple breakfast sausage | Roasted tomatoes | Choice of toast
Duck Confit HashCA$23.00
Brussel sprouts | Red potato hash | Roasted squash | Two poached eggs | Brown butter hollandaise sauce | Pickled shallots | Maple mustard vinaigrette
Avocado ToastCA$22.00
Arugula | Pickled onions | Radish | Fermented tomato vinaigrette | Crispy chickpeas | Confit tomatoes | Feta cheese | Grilled sourdough
- Free run eggCA$3.00

Sides

Free run eggCA$3.00
ToastCA$4.00
Gluten free toastCA$4.00
BaconCA$5.00
SausageCA$5.00
Half avocadoCA$4.00
Fresh fruitCA$8.00
Red potato hashCA$4.00

Beverages

CoffeeCA$4.00
Starbucks® Pike Place Regular | Decaffeinated
TeaCA$4.00
Teavana® Tea
Hot ChocolateCA$4.00
JuiceCA$4.00
Orange | Apple | Grapefruit | Pineapple | Cranberry
SodaCA$4.00
Pepsi | Diet Pepsi | Ginger ale | 7-UP | Club Soda

What 1,113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
3.9Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

ONE18 EMPIRE boasts "delicious food and cocktails" with especially noteworthy Old Fashioned drinks, offering an engaging experience. While some guests praised the "amazing service and quality," there are occasional concerns about wait times and menu availability. The restaurant's chic decor and charismatic ambiance make it a must-visit for a memorable dining adventure.

1,113 Reviews

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Bear
Calgary
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience excellent server and overall staff. Food was perfectly made to order and the French onion soup was fantastic !
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Evelyn
Calgary
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was fantastic but service was slow. It took 45 minutes to get our food ordered and we had to rush eating our food in order to make it to the theatre. We usually love this restaurant but we were sadly disappointed this time.
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Inna
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pleasant service. Good choice during lunch hours..
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Dan and Lisa
London
10 reviews
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
When we arrived there was a table of very loud (yelling, swearing) drunk men sitting in the centre of the restaurant. We were seated next to them. We asked for another table and after the server first told us they were leaving (they didn’t) and that she’d consult the manager, we eventually got one a bit farther away but could still hear them. They kept serving them more alcohol… not sure that’s legal. Any good restaurant would have escorted them out! Server couldn’t really explain how the small/large plates differed or if they were meant for sharing. Food was overpriced. My rare beef came out medium but by then I was too sick of the place to send it back. One of my friend has risotto that she said was flavourless. Highly overrated.
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Athena
Las Vegas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for brunch and it was a buffet Absolutely top notch. Would recommend
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Shanna
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
old fashion is always the best in this restaurant, Love the appetite too!!!
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Lana
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dinner was amazing!! Every dish was delicious, squid really very very special, also wild mushroom fondue, that flavour you can only find in Montreal!! French onion soup is simply a masterpiece from the chef, I even think that this is the best way to serve it and cook it!! By the way Cabernet Sauvignon was excellent choice..😊
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lorraine
Calgary
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The server was very good. The food took longer than usual and we were holding a work meeting so had only about one hour.
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Evelyn
Calgary
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. A wonderful selection of Old fashioned cocktails with the display of real smoke in each glass with slow melting round ice. An adequate selection of wines or other cocktails are available. It’s a great restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went with a group of 6 including kids and everyone was welcoming and friendly. We had a great time. We shared appies and had an amazing old fashioned! The old fashioned here is an experience all to itself! An amazing fun show and drink. It is pricey but well worth it for the experience! We had so much fun that me and the husband went back after our event for one more drink before going back to relieve the family from babysitting, unfortunately our second time in was a bit underwhelming as we were forgotten and just about walked out when she did come. We enjoyed our drinks of course but felt neglected unfortunately.
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ONE18 EMPIRE offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 269-0299.

ONE18 EMPIRE is rated 4.2 stars by 1113 OpenTable diners.

ONE18 EMPIRE does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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820 Centre St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5J2

Additional information

Cross street
Center Street and 9th Avenue
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking or parkades close by.
Public transit
C-Train stop is within two minute walk
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sean Cutler
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://one18empire.com/
Phone number
(403) 269-0299
Catering
Connect with us to discuss catering options. Please call 403-269-0299 for details and join us for your next function
Private party facilities
Host your next private dining experience or group function in ONE18 EMPIRE’s McTavish Dining Room. Reservations can be made for groups of up to 20 people and paired tastings, to a private dinner or working luncheon.
Private party contact
ONE18 EMPIRE: (403) 269-0299

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ONE18 EMPIRE

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Dinner

ONE18 EMPIRE PopcornCA$6.00

Truffle Honey ChipsCA$8.00

Smoked onion & chive dip

House Cut Truffle FriesCA$12.00

Smoked Chicken WingsCA$18.00

Garlic BunCA$17.00

Charcuterie BoardCA$35.00

small plates

Salt & Pepper Humboldt SquidCA$21.00

Smoked Chili ShrimpCA$21.00

Smoked Cheddar CroquettesCA$19.00

Juniper & Citrus Bison CarpaccioCA$24.00

Taber Corn Berbon French Onion SoupCA$17.00

Sweet & Sour Brussel SproutsCA$17.00

Baked Oyster Mushroom FondueCA$20.00

Roasted Alberta BeetsCA$17.00

large plates

Braised Alberta LambCA$51.00

Alberta Beef “Eye of Rib”CA$56.00

Calabrian Roasted ChickenCA$48.00

Organic Pacific SalmonCA$46.00

Squash & Barley “Risotto”CA$41.00

ONE18 Empire BurgerCA$24.00

Lunch

Roasted Alberta BeetsCA$17.00

ONE18 SaladCA$17.00

Salt & Pepper Humboldt SquidCA$21.00

Garlic BunCA$17.00

Bowls

Taber Corn Berbon French Onion SoupCA$17.00

Quinoa Power BowlCA$17.00

Prairie Grains BowlCA$18.00

Large Plates

Cajun Chicken SandwichCA$21.00

ONE18Empire BurgerCA$24.00

Cubano SandwichCA$23.00

Short Rib Birria Beef DipCA$24.00

Alberta Beef Steak FritesCA$26.00

Chorizo TagliatelleCA$22.00

Blackened SalmonCA$26.00

Breakfast

Steel Cut OatmealCA$13.00

Greek Yogurt ParfaitCA$13.00

Bread Pudding French ToastCA$18.00

ONE18 EMPIRE ChilaquilesCA$22.00

Mushroom OmeletCA$20.00

Butter Poached Crab BenedictCA$24.00

All Canadian BreakfastCA$24.00

Duck Confit HashCA$23.00

Avocado ToastCA$22.00

Sides

Free run eggCA$3.00

ToastCA$4.00

Gluten free toastCA$4.00

BaconCA$5.00

SausageCA$5.00

Half avocadoCA$4.00

Fresh fruitCA$8.00

Red potato hashCA$4.00

Beverages

CoffeeCA$4.00

TeaCA$4.00

Hot ChocolateCA$4.00

JuiceCA$4.00

SodaCA$4.00

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