Harvest Room - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Restaurant - Edmonton, AB

Harvest Room - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

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Address:
10065 100 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 0N6

Neighborhood:
Edmonton

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Cuisine:
Canadian

Price: CAN$31 to CAN$50

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Harvest Room - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.fairmont.com/macdonald/GuestServices/Restaurants/HarvestRoom.htm
Phone: (780) 429-6424
Hours of Operation:

Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6:30am-11:00am

Breakfast: Sat-Sun 7:00am-12:00pm

Brunch: Sat-Sun 12:00pm-2:00pm

Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm

Dinner: Mon-Sun 5:30pm-10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Canadian
Executive Chef: Andrew Ihasz
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Farm to Table, Gluten-free Menu, High Tea, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Cross Street: Jasper Avenue
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet Parking Fee of $16 for 4 hours. Other parking available at Impark Parking lots near the hotel.

A word from Harvest Room - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has a reputation for excellent cuisine and warm hospitality in the heart of downtown Edmonton. Our beautifully-appointed restaurant, The Harvest Room, overlooks the fabulous North Saskatchewan River Valley in Edmonton, the largest urban parkway in North America, and… upholds Canadian tradition in grand style. The menu brims with the best AAA beef -- all the bounty for which Alberta's heartland is famous -- and our superb wine list complements any selection. At The Harvest Room, enjoy everything from fine dining to family meals to Afternoon Tea and snacks. After a magnificent dinner, treat yourself in the Confederation Lounge to one of our many single malt scotches or a decadent Mac martini. With a wide range of specialties, our distinguished chef always prepares outstanding dining experiences.Continued

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"This is an under appreciated Edmonton Gem. The Harvest Room is perfect for quiet, romantic dining, and special occasions. The food is delicious, with imaginative entrees that are well presented. The service was friendly and impeccable. The wine list may be pricey for some, but it's a minor criticism of this outstanding Hotel restaurant."
Dined on 4/11/2014
"Service was nothing short of exceptional! My veal was over cooked but without any hesitation the staff of the harvest room encouraged me to allow their chefs to make me a whole new entree! Would definitely go back and would recommended this restaurant to anyone who wants a great dining experience with outstanding service."
Dined on 4/6/2014
"Starting with the amuse bouche of a mushroom salad, then the Ostrich, and finally the white chocolate and whiskey, it was very fresh and satisfying. The Harvest Room is one of the best examples of a restaurant not needing too much salt or sugar. To end it off the Glenmorangie 30 was so evocative and refreshing I could smell many different wood smells (wood cabin/fresh cut wood/mahogany/sauna), plus vanilla, green fields, leather and rain (ozone). Leaving the restaurant and walking in the fetid reeking downtown Edmonton was filtered by the refreshing whisky breath I had. Very memorable."
Dined on 4/4/2014
"Our family loved the beautiful dining room and the view. Initially, we were disappointed by the size of the selection, but although limited, everything was delicious. Everyone had a favourite that they went back for seconds and thirds. We went for the lunch buffet on a Groupon and this made it very affordable. If we had not had a Groupon, the cost for four lunch buffets, a glass of wine, and a coffee would have been $137 for lunch. Unaffordable for a family of four, but a great date place for two."
Dined on 4/1/2014
"Me and my wife went to the Harvest room for a nice dinner without the kids. Food was very good, Service was ok and the overall resteraunt look was ok. I would pass on the desert next time as me and my wife thought it was nothing special (Brulle & cranberry cake) however the main course was amazing (ostrich and guinea hen)."
Dined on 3/29/2014
"light menu, fresh and very trendy selection of items. soup was great. note: beverages are extra"
Dined on 3/5/2014
"Positives: The dining room is small, but this = "intimate" so quite nice. There are beautiful vistas of the river below and we were seated near the windows. Service and food both excellent. We had the lobster chowder, seared sea scallops, the ostrich and ling cod entrees; all delicious and beautifully plated. Wine by the glass was a very acceptable "glass of wine" and not the hugely- insulting 3 oz. offered up by some nearby establishments. Negatives: Valet parking is $16. And, the entrance foyer, so very small, is also an exit route for servers with huge trays of room service items. None said "excuse me" and none smiled. Valet + Entrance Foyer = negative 1st impression. Once seated, however, everything was excellent."
Dined on 3/22/2014
"I asked the waiter for recommendations for drinks, but he seemed uninterested and annoyed by my question. I ended up ordering an alcohol-infused tea, and ended up not drinking it until halfway through because it was way too hot. In addition, the waiter asked me if I wanted bottled water and THEN passed the menu. He failed to mention it was $2.50/person. Other than those issues, the food was amazing! The downtown dining menu was on point - the lobster chowder was flavourful and not too salty, and the ostrich was PERFECT. The white chocolate bombe was a little on the sweet side, but the sorbet made up for it. Upon ordering, I asked the waiter what exactly a "bombe" was, and he passed me the menu and told me to just read it..quite rude."
Dined on 3/23/2014
"Went for lunch with a friend. The lunch buffet was mediocre at best. Nothing really interesting or especially tasty. Nothing terrible either, just meh. Bland and boring. Service was terrific though."
Dined on 3/21/2014
"Everything about our lunch at the Harvest Room was perfect. From the smartly dressed serving staff who were all amazingly attentive and professional to the lovely background music and beautiful decor, this was a fantastic lunch experience. The variety and quality of the buffet items was just right, I tried a little bit of everything and it was all delicious (not to mention being attractively displayed). I will definately go again and would highly recommend the Harvest Room as a special place to have lunch."
Dined on 3/14/2014
"We dined here for our wedding anniversary, it was wonderful. Every staff member we interacted with knew we were dining for a special occasion and went out of their way to make sure everything was just right for our special evening. The waiter even recommended and served a special wine that isn't normally sold by the glass, which was very much appreciated as I wasn't interested in the other by the glass selections. The food was spot on and wonderful. We were treated to a special anniversary plate of chocolates by the restaurant, I'm quite certain they were Bernard Callebaut, simply delicious from start to finish."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"This was a place that everyone should try. The staff were unbelievable and the ambiance second to none! It is an experience not just a lunch"
Dined on 2/26/2014
"The lunch buffet is always fresh and quick. Service is efficient and friendly. I enjoy brining clients here."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"We went with a group of 8 for a birthday dinner. No one present to seat us when we arrived. Came back twice, finally wandered to the lounge. After about 10 minutes one of our party told the waiter in the lounge that we were waiting for a table. He went to check and told us it was not ready. Finally ready and we go in. Service was satisfactory, food was very good. Steak was perfect, Bison was good, appetizers were good. Overall, a nice experience despite the start. Bill, $840 without tip. Over $100/person. This included a cocktail each and two bottles of $60 wine. In Edmonton, there are top notch restaurants for less. Normand's and the Hardware Grill for a couple."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Great food and just the right amount. The service was some of the best I've ever had, if not the best. We did the wine pairing as well and it was phenomenal. There was a live harp playing and it was the most enjoyable music I've ever heard while out for dinner. To top it off, they gave complimentary roses to the ladies in the restaurant."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Service was great. Wine served by the glass was great and well valued. Little pricey for lunch but all and all my friend and I had a great relaxing lunch. My friend didn't have an alcholic drink. Buffet lunch with one glass of wine plus tip set me back approximately $80.00 which I consider pricey for lunch. Would definately go back. I have dined there quite a few times albeit mostly for dinner."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We make a point of going to the Harvest room for lunch during convention every year because it makes us feel special. We enjoy the atmosphere, food and the chance to get together."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"I went for the executive lunch bar with my Groupon. The selection was limited, but the food was quite good. There was one soup, a choice of caesar or greens for salad, a smoked salmon wrap, and a few sandwiches. There was also a hot pasta dish and warm bread pudding for dessert. At the end of the meal we were unable to pay the bill with Visa because the machine was down. We waited for about 15-20 mins and they still couldn't get the machine to work. I just find it really strange that such a prestigious hotel would not even have one working Visa machine."
Dined on 1/27/2014
"Perfect service, the waiter Santana is there just when you need him, and invisible when you don't. Amazing food, taking first and second place for best food of our lives for my girlfriend and I respectively. Lobster chowder is an appetizer but worth coming to the harvest room for if it was the only thing they served, and the scallops were perfectly cooked."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"To begin with the online reservation process was simple and fast. The reminder email was a great touch and beneficial. From the moment we walked up to the reservation desk, met the hostess, hung up our coats, we were treated excellently. Our table was elevated and near a window overlooking the expansive patio. Our waiter, Santana, spoke to us by name, never experienced that before. I mentioned to my wife that Santana was born to be a waiter. This man is beyond words in terms of his attention to detail, friendliness, knowledge, and service. Santana made our evening even more memorable. The food was excellent, no other word to describe it, and plentiful. I was very content at the conclusion of my meal as was my wife."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Dining at the Fairmount in Edmonton was in bucket list, but it has not been removed. I SHALL RETURN!"
Dined on 1/24/2014
"Dined at lunch. Tasty, freshly prepared food (soup, salads, variety of sandwiches). Great place to have a quiet pleasant lunch – quality food. Great service."
Dined on 1/22/2014
"Noticed there was a GroupOn available for the Harvest Room so I purchased it and took my mother there for lunch. We love the Fairmont chains but don't frequent the one in Edmonton, so I thought this would be a good excuse. Overall, the service and food was good; however, we noticed that we received slightly different service than some of the other patrons (ex. our jackets were not taken when we were seated so we had to keep them at our seats). Not too sure if this was an oversight or because we had the GroupOn. Our server Michelle was a fantastic and attended to all our needs; funny, witty, friendly and professional. Thank you for making my mom's first visit to the Harvest Room a delightful experience."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"The Harvest is one of the best dinning rooms in the city. The food is always very good and the service is impeccable. This is in the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald and the service is part of the great service one always gets at the Fairmont. I have no hesitation in recommending the Harvest Room."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Had the a la carte breakfast just after Christmas with my mom. It was lovely, and the best eggs benedict I've ever had in a restaurant. They cooked the eggs perfectly even though I forgot to specify that I don't like them too runny. Honestly, my only complaint were some of the other guests - I'm not sure who in their right mind wears a baseball cap to eat the Hotel Macdonald."
Dined on 12/27/2013
"A favourite dining room for us; the quality and presentation of the food is always dependable. The servers have been well trained and are familiar with not only the dishes on the menu, but the cocktails and the wine. We are able to enjoy dinner without feeling rushed for the next setting and enjoy the complimentary palate cleansing sorbet between courses and the chocolates that accompany the tea or coffee at the end of the meal. A beautiful room and an enjoyable evening out."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"It was an excellent experienced dining in. Awesome food and service."
Dined on 1/1/2014
"Creative menu, with outstanding ingredients, professional friendly service over looking one of the largest urban parks in the world. This is truly one of the greatest rooms in Edmonton."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Only opening was at 1145am, so we took it. Room was confusing, offering buffet breakfast and lunch and brunch selections The waitress didn't offer any choices, had to inquire about the buffet. Only brought us juice and coffee, and we had to request a drink. Then waited a long time, without bread to snack on before the entrée came. Bread came reluctantly, along with the meal. The food was good, as it should be for the price. But when we finished our meal, the entire room was empty...full of "no shows" Great, that meant we could have made a later booking ! Not one guest showed up. I wonder what the attendance was for the evening Gala Meal? There should be a penalty for no shows, You should revise your booking policies for peak times."
Dined on 12/25/2013
"This restaurant is a great spot if you are looking to fine dine and if you need a quiet lovely time with that special someone. Also good for smaller groups. I recommend the Harvest Room - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. MF"
Dined on 12/19/2013
"I've lived here all my life and this was my first time visiting the hotel mac for brunch. The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. The setting is probably one of the most beautiful buildings in Edmonton."
Dined on 12/8/2013
"We ate at the Harvest Room as a party of 4. It has been about 5 years since my wife and I had last been to this restaurant. The small size of the restaurant contributed to the quiet atmosphere which was enjoyable. Our server was polite although a tad too "proper" and serious for our group. Not sure if this is what Fairmont expects of its servers, or if it was just this particular server's personality. Drinks were okay, as was the food. We are no stranger to the cost of this restaurant but did expect a little more for a bill exceeding $500. I appreciate that North Americans have become accustomed to portions that are unnecessarily large, but given the price of the dishes we expected more when it came to appetizers."
Dined on 12/14/2013
"Simply the best meal we've ever eaten. excellent dinning experience, from the amuse bouche. . . . to the creme brulee. wait staff very attentive and personable. the best of the best ."
Dined on 12/5/2013
"The all over dining experience was very good; the food was excellent and the ambience suited the mood. Two slip ups were corrected before it ruined our night out: Our server brought another couple's order to our table and topped up my sparkle water with tap water. The plate with strawberries and chocolate for our anniversary ended our evening on a high note."
Dined on 12/7/2013
"The Harvest Room itself provides a beautiful decor and ambiance. The seafood potlach and lamb special were both wonderfully prepared. The dungeness crab salad was refreshing."
Dined on 12/6/2013
"Went to the Harvest room for lunch. Went at 1pm and it wasn't busy, but they only had one waiter so the service was slow. You could see food up on the pass through window waiting for up to 10min to be brought out; eventually the hostess started bringing food out. The waiter was friendly and professional, but clearly couldn't manage all of the tables. We ordered soup for starters, which was OK. After we finished our soup some bread was brought to our table; it would have been nice to have bread while we were waiting for our starter, or else with our soup... Our mains were OK, pear and cranberry salad was good, husband had duck confit sandwich which was overpowered by a very strong cheese on it. Overall, would expect better for the price"
Dined on 11/25/2013
"Our waiter came and took our drink orders. My glass of wine came right away but the beer we ordered did not. We finally had to catch the waiter about 15 minutes later to remind him. Throughout the evening we had to pour our own bottle of wine as did the others in our section. We are allergic to peppers and told the waiter about it. When our meals arrived the waiter just dropped them off. He didn't come back to make sure everything was okay. There were peppers on the chicken and the prime rib was rare, not medium as ordered. The hostess did finally bring us new meals but there were still peppers in the chicken but we were tired of complaining. Overall, for the price and reputation we were very disappointed with the Harvest Room."
Dined on 11/10/2013
"Both my guest and I were taken aback by the odd manner and defensiveness of one of the servers to the extent she dimmed the atmosphere. I even recall her from a previous time. She had an unfriendly manner and disposition (mannerisms, look on her face) and didn't seem to be enjoying her job. Fortunately, another server took over (?) who was much better. Even though she made a mistake on the order which delayed the food, she was direct, honest, and sincere about her apology. The food was great although we were never asked if we wanted anything to drink when the food was finally delivered and by which time we had finished what drinks we had."
Dined on 11/8/2013
"We wanted to celebrate my wife's birthday with a special meal at a special place. Both of these goals were met at the Hotel MacDonald's Harvest Room. The room is well appointed and overlooks Edmonton's beautiful river valley. Service was friendly and professional. The menu, while not extensive has some wonderful choices. The seafood appetizer was delicious. My wife had the rack of lamb and I had the roast beef and Yorkshire pudding special. The meat entrees were excellently prepared with a nice medley of vegetables. A nice touch with the desert was a complimentary treat for my wife's birthday. While our budget would not allow us to dine at the Harvest Room on a regular basis, it certainly met our expectations for this special occasion."
Dined on 11/7/2013
"Every time I go I am always overjoyed. Need to go more often!"
Dined on 11/2/2013

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