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ONE18 EMPIRE, Calgary, AB

ONE18 EMPIRE

4.8
4.8
1065 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Contemporary American

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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2 people

8:30 p.m.


Booked 18 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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Offers

  • Happy Hour (4pm - 6pm) + Live music Thursdays!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    HAPPY HOUR: Happy hour is being offered to our guests every day between 4:00pm and 6:00pm, below is a list of current items available. + Every Thursday we offer and extended happy hour (4pm - 8pm) and provide live music between 6pm and 8pm! • Wine on Tap 5oz - $7.00 • Beer on Tap - $6.50 • Smoked chicken wings - $10.00 • ONE18Empire Black Walnut Old Fashioned (Raw sugar, angostura and black walnut bitters, oak smoke, 2oz Makers Mark) - $12.00

    Happy Hour (4pm - 6pm) + Live music Thursdays! photo

What 1,065 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Calgary

    Good for business meals

  • Calgary

    Good for business meals

1,065 Reviews
  1. Swainer

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Right from the moment we stepped in we felt very welcomed. The food was amazing and we also had an appy which was the calimari and it was so yummy. A couple old fashioned that were made right in front of us and very tasty!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing old fashions, if you are a whiskey drinker this is the place to go. Really great vibe and wonderful staff.

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  3. Andrew

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    One of the best meals I have ever eaten at a restaurant. Service was a bit slow but still very professional and accurate. Drinks were amazing.

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  4. RanjanaM

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the burger and blackened salmon. Both were excellent, the service was exceptional and we were not rushed out of the restaurant. Overall excellent!

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  5. KathleenA

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Charcuterie board was very good. Steak tartar was delicious. the cab old fashioned recommended by server was NOT my favourite. It was very noisy at first with hockey group going to the game. It would be nice to have more private tables, right by the door is a little drafty and not so private.

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  6. MilesM

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best experiences both food and drink @one18empire has now been completed on the bucket list. Great date night location and a must while in Calgary. See reel by @morty2.0

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  7. JDawg

    Richmond

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    One18 Empire is one of my favourite places to come for drinks! This was my first time eating there and I have to say I found it a little meh. Our server didn’t seem to know much about the drink or the food menu. The drinks were outstanding as always! Will definitely be back for the Old Fashioneds.

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  8. ALIW

    Calgary

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went for old fashions which were fantastic as always and an excellent presentation! Must say some of the appys, while tasty, are very small portions and a little pricey. The wings (delicious and crisp and gluten free) were normal size portion. Bison burnt ends - good - (just three pieces) but not burnt - most restaurants don’t really know what a burnt end is - a burnt end should actually be burnt (crisp) and I have yet to find one at any restaurant. Basically most restaurants just make chunks of beef and call them burnt ends. Squid delicious and normal portion. Pork belly good - skin not crisp though and teeny portion. Honey chips - crisp, sweet, delicious! Service a little slow but was good. If you are out for a good old-fashioned, and just a teeny bite, this is absolutely the place to be!

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  9. DianeD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the duck confit loved the taste and loved the chocolate mousse. Will go back before we leave

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  10. Lahia

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One18 has become a favourite spot of mine because the quality of the food, the cocktails, and the service is excellent everytime. Though on the pricier side, it's well worth every penny. We tried their new fall menu and we over the moon. The flavours and the portions were perfection. Highly recommend, especially if you're a whiskey fan as I am.

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  11. SherryH

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and drinks were awesome. Menu for both was very interesting!

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  12. Skups

    Calgary

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Rating is based on the group experience. We were a party of 7 with a 530pm booking on a Saturday. Website had indicated daily Happy Hour 2-6pm. My bf phoned to check as wknd HH is rare. Confirmed it was a go. When we arrived waitress said it was not avail on Sat. Annoying. After some discussion they did honor HH drinks for the 15 min we had avail. For mains I had fried mushroom, it was fantastic. Unfortunately 4 ppl had the burger which had a really dense bun. It did not make the burger enjoyable and it showed. Bun to meat ratio was totally off. Everyone had bun left on their plate, but the waitress did not seem to acknowledge. Fries that came with were also not hot. Likely sitting under the warmer for a while. Duck was good and also the Paperdelle. We were told the whole menu is changing in 2 days. Hopefully for the better. We went before a show downtown. Not sure if I would keep this place on my rotation of preshow dinner spots. Biggest irritant was the happy hour convo. We phoned to clarify and were told it was good for a weekend. Then arrived to hear the opposite. Not a great way to start and experience. No vegan options, limited GF if you have dietary restrictions.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful brunch. Servers were very friendly. Food was excellent. One of my favourite places in Calgary to have brunch.

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  14. RDai

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. Would prefer a few more menu choices. The crab dip was excellent.

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  15. geniejava

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went on a Saturday around noon and there was no one there. Downtown Calgary felt like a ghost town on a Saturday. We got seated quickly and were served quickly and the environment was very quiet because we were the only dining party there. (About an hour later a large birthday party group came by for lunch, but they booked the private dining room area so it didn’t affect us.) The servers were super friendly and attentive, and the brunch food was delicious. Prices were around $20 per item, but the menu items were not extensive (maybe around a dozen to choose from? Not like 50+ don’t wasn’t overwhelming). Their menu says $1 of each order gets donated to the Children’s Hospital (I believe? I forget who exactly). Overall great experience for Saturday brunch to celebrate a special occasion with.

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  16. Bear

    Calgary

    72 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The salt and pepper squid appetizer was delicious! Highly recommend trying it. The pork belly sandwich was delicious and the bread it was served on was so light and delicious. One18Empire is always my top choice for a restaurant in Calgary.

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  17. EvelynK

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Portions were small for the cost. I had the Halibut with ravioli and the ravioli was baked so was tough and sauce was a bit too sweet for me. Not the best fish but everyone else if my party loved their food

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  18. SusanR

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I attended an event earlier this month and it was my first time to One18 Empire. The food is amazing. Fresh and the salmon was cooked to perfection, not to mention the Brioche bread. I was so impressed I had to come back again, and it did not disappoint. Again, quality, fresh, delicious. Service excellent. Thank you. I'll be back again.

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  19. MarkB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The food was pretty good. The waiters are approachable, come often to ask how everything is doing but in my opinion the service doesn’t have the level that correspond to this high-end restaurant. I’d expect they to pour the water into my cup instead of leaving the full bottle on the table or needing to ask for sugar/edulcorant after ordering a coffee are just two examples. Also, my reservation mentioned that it was for a birthday so I was expecting sone detail, at least one candle, something! We seated at the street level as the patio was closed. We also liked the cocktails. Briefly, it’s a nice place, good food and drinks, a bit overpriced, decent service but don’t expect anything beyond the average.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked a table for our close friends the night before our wedding. Service, food and drinks were so amazing. Thank you for making the evening so special! Clayton & Connor

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  21. Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    Service was a bit slow. Suspect due to lack of more staff.

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  22. UncleT

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience4
    Old fashions were spectacular. Scallop and Chorizo papardelle was great. The live music was a perfect ambiance. Everything was good except the service. Unfortunately, I suspect the restaurant was way understaffed. Our waiter tried, but was unable to keep up. We finally were able to ask waiter for wine after our meals were done. What otherwise would have been a very pleasurable dining experience, instead was a huge disappointment! Please try to do better in the future! I won’t be back to this restaurant in a city with endless dining choices.

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  23. TeresaD

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was tasty and service was excellent. We enjoyed the quiet.

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  24. MaryFrances

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always enjoy one18 for dinner, went with a group of friends and the food was amazing! The pappardelle was so delicious

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  25. RoyP

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Daniellus(excuse the spelling!) was so amazing and so helpful with our choices in their menu! Our food was excellent and we would definitely visit again!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience1
    Honestly we were shocked by the quality of the food at the Father’s Day brunch. The scrambled eggs was cold, the brisket was hard, and the fried chicken was hard and you can taste bitterness of the oil(old). The buffet was variety was minimal. We tasted our food paid and left to have brunch at another place.

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  27. KimS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great place to go with friends. Good drink menu and food was delicious! Our server was also very good.

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  28. Sheldon

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at ONE18 EMPIRE and we will be coming back! Our server Rita was amazing, helpful and welcoming! Food was perfect!

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  29. KarenL

    Calgary

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    Should have checked bill closely. Ordered happy hour items, but charged full price. Guess they made up for the comp item for the waiter being rude. If you don’t want guests to order off happy hour menu, why offer it?! Ridiculous.

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  30. Craig

    Calgary

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drinks selection. Location is convenient and service Wes fantastic.

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  31. MarkP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Having the glass smoked for my old-fashioned table side was a great experience. Staff was friendly and informative and the beverage was excellent. Looking forward to going back!

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  32. LuvPrimeRib

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful staff-service was wonderful And the smoked cocktails were great

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  33. MaureenA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You get good value for your money. We loved the breakfast

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  34. JoanneS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I had your tomato bourbon soup and was returning for it. I was very disappointed to not find it on the menu. The salad and had was very good as well.

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  35. Underwhelmed

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Food was excellent but the service left a lot to be desired. I really think management needs to pay attention to training their wait staff better. This isn’t a Denny’s and guests expect a higher level of service. The experience needs to better reflect guests expectations.

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  36. blairb

    Calgary

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    A great Mother’s Day celebration with wonderful service from the whole staff.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    A great experience and a must try for the old fashion drinks

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  38. DAVIDF

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always eager to try a new brunch . We weren’t disappointed. Unusual menu choices are intriguing. We will be seeing you again

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  39. PriyankK

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    We were not happy with food, we ordered Halibut and Striploin. Halibut was overcooked and steak was meadium well instead of Medium rare (thats how we ordered).

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  40. Patron

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We must have hit the restaurant on a bad night. Service was slow and the food not of the best quality.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from ONE18 EMPIRE using the Order Online button. ONE18 EMPIRE also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 269-0299.

ONE18 EMPIRE is rated 4.8 stars by 1065 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

8:30 p.m.


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for ONE18 EMPIRE

820 Centre St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5J2

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Center Street and 9th Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 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
  • 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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