Hawthorn Dining Room and Bar

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   Kaiser

   Calgary

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   This grandiose hall/room was transmuted into a more or less utilitarian slightly upscale coffee place. Do not expect an upscale dining experience. The furnishings are uninspiring and not in keeping with the extraordinary architectural surroundings. Ok for ordinary hotel dining/lunching. A mismatch of major proportions.

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   ChrisN

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Amazing service and food! A most enjoyable evening!

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   MelissaS

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Katelyn was an excellent waitress with great recommendations. We had shrimp cocktail and shishto peppers to start. Then had trout and chicken. We had the pineapple mousse and pistachio cheesecake. Delicious!

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   MaryKayS

   Los Angeles

   48 reviews

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   4.0

   48 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   The lamb was very good. The asparagus was tasty. Our server was very nice.

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   SandraC

   New Orleans

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Drinks were fine, food overdone, burnt and awful. Manager apologized and didn't charge us for food.

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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 27 June 2022

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   Amazing decor and great food and service.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Vancouver

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 19 June 2022

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   The atmosphere and the food was great. When I booked I thought we would be seated in the dining area at the back, but we were seated in the lounge area. I’m not sure why.

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   JudithC

   Baltimore

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 June 2022

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   I would’ve liked a regular table instead of little rounds. We were unfortunately seated right next to the band and it was very loud, hard to converse with our friends. However, the food was very delicious and the service was great.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Calgary

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 June 2022

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   Men’s bathroom was out of soap. I told the Manager, still not refilled an hour later. Gross.

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    Devin

    Calgary

    23 reviews

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    1.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 14 June 2022

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    We got married at the Palliser 14 yrs ago today, only had time for lunch today so thought the Hawthorn would be perfect. How wrong we were. Food tasted like I was having lunch in a seniors home. Beyond disappointing. The server never came back to check on us so we ended up eating as we were very hungry. But I honestly can’t remember the last time I ate something so plain and boring. The shrimp on toast was not at all what it says it is, lacks some serious imagination, and the chicken sandwich is nothing but bread… perhaps cook the fries next time. After eventually forcing down the tasteless dishes with massive pieces of toast, we waited for ages to get our bill, eventually having to go ask for it. When we tried to explain the issues the server wouldn’t let us speak nor would he stop saying ‘sorry’ long enough to just listen. Needless to say this was a horrible anniversary lunch.

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    Annie

    Calgary

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 7 June 2022

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    We returned the desert. It was small for the price, stale and dried out.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 June 2022

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    Was a reasonable place for a quick dinner with high quality food

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    Vchan583

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 28 May 2022

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    Had birthdsy dinner there. The food was amazing. Thank you!

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    VishalN

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 May 2022

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    Excellent wait staff and foot. Really beautiful setting. Highly recommend

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    Stewart

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 May 2022

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    Dee. Lish. Us. Had the burger and the citrus salad with chicken.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 May 2022

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    Mezze plate was a nice start. Our mains consisted of the Lamb, 12oz striploin and the 1/2 roasted chicken. We ordered the cauliflower, carrots and hand cut fries. The cauliflower came out as a starter (maybe to save on table space for the mains) but I felt it didn’t pair well with the mezze plate. The carrots were wonderful and the steak was cooked perfectly to medium. Our server was consistently slow to our table. We opted to share the dishes as suggested by the server, this resulted in a few food spills on our table which remained uncleaned right through dessert (cinnamon crepe cake, amazing!). When we flagged down the server for our bill, it was handed to us along with the debit terminal and the server walked away. I ended up printing my receipt and thanking myself for the wonderful dinner.

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    AmandaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 May 2022

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    I loved it. We went for our anniversary and we complimentary drinks and dessert.

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    GaryP

    Calgary

    19 reviews

    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 19 May 2022

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    Awful. The menu changed to a format where all the dishes are supposed to be shared. Absolutely hate it. My guests thought I must be a nut to bring them to this type of place. Furthermore I think it is just another way of increasing prices. Last time we ever go to this place.

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    SameerZ

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 May 2022

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    Very nice ambience, great renovations for the old restaurant. Couple of issues. Using the middle eastern name for the "mezze" platter tricked us into thinking it would be a pork free item. When I asked for confirmation from our server she let us know that it is actually their version of a charcuterie platter and it did indeed have pork. House made sour dough bread came out slightly burnt. Cowboy chop lacked seasoning.

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    LindaM

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 May 2022

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    We enjoyed our dinner very much! We would highly recommend the flat iron steak and the Brussels sprouts. Delicious!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 May 2022

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    Overall good and atmosphere were excellent. Staff were run off their feet with a busy morning so speed of service was slower than desired.

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    MichelleH

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 May 2022

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    Came in for brunch and it was lovely. The food was super good, a nice selection of healthy and comfort foods. The serving staff were super friendly and helpful. And the room is gorgeous. My only issue was the low tables but I think that's just a personal thing.

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    Lindyloulou

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 May 2022

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    The food was very fatty and greasy. The order was wrong. The drinks were very expensive and the menu is very limited to old-fashion and very expensive.

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    Jules

    Calgary

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2022

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    We had a awesome time, food was amazing and the ambience was great.

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    SimonS

    London

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2022

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    A grand and newly renovated bar… but a really bizarre, small and poorly organized menu - and very poor execution by the kitchen coupled with lacklustre service… Fairmont should do much much better. Only rescued a little by the renovated area.

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    Adanac

    Calgary

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 30 April 2022

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    History abounds with this location but it is so difficult to create ambiance in this dark and lofty room. Menu is somewhat limited but it was good food and good service .

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    AWOV

    Toronto

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 27 April 2022

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    Great food and great service

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    Brianna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 April 2022

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    Great food, great service! Will definitely be back.

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    TrinaLo

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 April 2022

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    This was the PERFECT choice for a long overdue catch-up. The high beautiful ceilings created a feel of open space and the tables were all placed well for privacy and distance. Our servers were fantastic and attentive. The food was amazing, I had the eggs benny knowing they would be done well here. We stayed for over 5 hours! Clearly we will be back!

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    GeorgeK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 April 2022

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    Was surprised to order a steak and receive it served on a side plate with some French fries and ketchup. Steak itself was not bad.

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    SamiraF

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 April 2022

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    I expected way more than a restaurant in Fairmont hotel.Our servant was so rude and disrespectful. The food was ok but again for that price and ambiance I expected at least a bit better food quality. Not satisfied at all and won’t ho again.

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    Rhonda

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 April 2022

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    Wonderful place for a special celebration. Food and service impeccable!

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    s0cratease

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 March 2022

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    Perfect place to study or work. Ambiance is unmatched!

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    Rie16

    Edmonton

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 27 March 2022

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    Today’s experience was much better than yesterday. Shoutout to Carolyn for accommodating me to really enjoy immensely to their music night events both yesterday and today! Also shoutout to my server, Teresa; she went above and beyond as she offered me with cheese and crackers with my complimentary drink. I really had an amazing after dinner for both nights this weekend. Thank you so much!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 27 March 2022

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    The service was excellent and the food was good. The cocktails were ok but too many small ice cubes were used in several cocktails and they very quickly got watered down muted as a result ruining what otherwise would have been a good drink. Large cubes should be used or at least the ice should have been 1/3 of what was put in at a minimum.

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    Yvonne

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 March 2022

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    Our dinner was to celebrate our 57th wedding anniversary. Our server Jessica was very respectful of our privacy but really helped to make our evening special. Ending our dinner with a complimentary chocolate mousse with a sparkler! She also took some lovely photos of us.

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    HeidiM

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 March 2022

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    Had a birthday dinner with my husband here in March. It was amazing - 5 star service from when we walked in to when we left. The food was amazing and such BIG servings and great value for the price. Our waitress was amazing, very accommodating and pleasant and knowledgeable. After dinner we asked to move to a location close to the fireplace so we could enjoy the ambiance in nice comfortable couches - where we enjoyed coffee and dessert. It was SO romantic! Would definitely go back and have no hesitation recommending to others.

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    Faye

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2022

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    Ambience was great! Entertainment was also really enjoyable. Service not not so much. Waitress was abrupt and at the end when she brought the terminal she literally dropped it on the table and just said “there you go” As far as recommending to a friend, only options are yes & no. I think it would depend on what they are looking for.

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    Doriana

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2022

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    We stayed at the Palliser, had dinner at Hawthorn, there was live music, the room and energy was amazing, great service and delicious food. Highly recommend.

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    ScottH

    Vancouver

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2022

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    Excellent experience. The food was amazing and the service was top notch. If you go to this restaurant, ask for Bobbie's section - she is wonderful.

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