Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar

$$$ • Bars, Canadian

Hours:
133 9 Ave SW, Calgary
(403) 260-1219

About Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar

Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar is a cozy restaurant located within the Fairmont Palliser, offering a warm and classy atmosphere that is ideal for special occasions. The ambiance by the fireplace creates a welcoming environment, perfect for romantic dinners or celebrating with family and friends. The restaurant is known for its delicious food and high-quality dining experiences. Customers often praise the tasty clam chowder soup served in a large bowl and the 12 oz Black Apron tenderloin, which is cooked to perfection with great flavor. The dinner atmosphere can be lively, especially when live music is played; for example, Jamie Serafi from “Cool Sax’n’Keys” has performed there, adding a wonderful musical touch to the experience. The staff, including attentive and friendly servers like Diana and Bobbie, are praised for their professionalism and caring service. The interior architecture is impressive, and guests frequently describe their overall experience as excellent. Visitors also enjoy the restaurant's breakfast options, which accommodate dietary preferences and feature popular items like the breakfast smoothie bowl. Guests appreciate the convenience of free valet parking, especially when visiting nearby landmarks. The Salad is highly praised for its perfect balance, and the “Not Your Granny’s Vegan Chocolate Cake” is a popular dessert choice. Many guests have celebrated special moments here, with staff helping to make occasions very memorable. The restaurant offers a romantic and quiet ambiance suitable for intimate dinners, such as anniversary celebrations. While some dishes like pork belly and duck may sometimes fall short in portion size or flavor, the overall experience remains lovely. Minor issues, such as dry house bread or overcooked chicken, occasionally occur but do not detract from the overall high quality. Despite small setbacks, Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar continues to be a top choice for a delicious and memorable meal out.

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Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar Reviews

3.9
520 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
52%
4
18%
3
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10%
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Food
4.2
Atmosphere
4.3
Service
4.1

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Excellent friendly service. I love Alberta beef and the menu had 3 different choices. I ended up ordering the strip loin which was very tasty and cooked to perfection. I ordered the arugula salad which was mostly spinach. No arugua in it at all. Very tasty dressing.

Excellent friendly service. I love Alberta beef and the menu had 3 different choices. I ended up ordering the strip loin which was very tasty and cooked to perfection. I ordered the arugula salad which was mostly spinach. No arugua in it at all. Very tasty dressing.

Great place for a catch up with friends

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Hours

Monday 7AM - 10:30PM
Tuesday 7AM - 10:30PM
Wednesday 7AM - 10:30PM
Thursday 7AM - 10:30PM
Friday 7AM - 11:30PM
Saturday 7AM - 11:30PM
Sunday 7AM - 10:30PM
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