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Confederation Lounge & Patio - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton, AB
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Confederation Lounge & Patio - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

4.4
4.4
365 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
For iconic celebrations, intimate gatherings and exquisite cocktails that you soon won’t forget. The Confederation Lounge delivers guests the extraordinary. And has been doing so since 1915.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 7 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (780) 424-5181
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jiju Paul
  • Neighborhood
    Edmonton
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edmonton / Northern Alberta

    Great for scenic views

  • Edmonton

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edmonton

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edmonton

    Romantic

  • Edmonton

    Great for scenic views

365 Reviews
  1. EllaC

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely great experience! Starting from valet parking, sitting, service and food quantity - everything was just perfect!

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  2. MikeT

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service from Michelle was outstanding. Food was great and the venue cannot be beat.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Food was incredibly burnt and lacklustre aside from the truffle fries.

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  4. teenee

    Edmonton

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent, beautiful lounge to spend the afternoon. Great cocktails and fantastic food. Will return for sure

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  5. gray

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was wonderful and welcoming! And the food was spectacular! The Bao Buns were flavourful and delicious!

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  6. Babs

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Not sure if we like the updates made… feels less cozy than before. Emily was fantastic!

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  7. IreneD

    Edmonton

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Is not my first or second time here. The ambience is always right.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. ChowHound

    Edmonton

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best patio in Edmonton! Great food, great service, great location!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    With Sunday being a beautiful fall day, we thought spending it on a patio overlooking the Edmonton river valley would be a great idea. Drinks were good but very expensive ($24 for a cocktail) food was good (for the most part- we had to send back an overdressed salad) and reasonably priced. Our service was terribly slow. Bringing one drink at a time as each keg seemed to slowly need to be changed. By the time our last person got their drink, the first person was done theirs. Water refills were slow. Food came out quickly. I’m not sure- I was expecting more especially at the price point and location. Patio was dead too- we were the only group out there for quite awhile, so not sure the reason for slow service. Anyway- probably won’t be back there!

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  10. MurrayS

    Las Vegas

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great way to celebrate our anniversary. The food was spectacular, the beverages were excellent, and even the weather was outstanding. Thanks Hanny, Gwen, Jonathon, Parker, Sushil, and everyone who made it so special.

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  11. GlenA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Server was very good & helpful, drinks took awhile to come but it wasn't her fault as they seemed slow at the bar. This was first time dining & staying at Fairmont McDonald so decided on the lounge instead of restaurant because the menu had a few more items. Food was good but nothing exceptional. Most tables not set up for real dining more for casual snacking etc. as we had a small low table but our server accommodated with another one to put our meals on. After dinner went outside for a coffee and she brought us blankets as it was a tad chilly outside.

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  12. Marguerite

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Cocktails and service were top notch. The tortilla chips were a bit stale with the hummus. Everything should be perfect at a place such as this as expectations are high.

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  13. MurrayS

    Las Vegas

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding afternoon. The food was scrumptious and the beverages were top notch. Thank you to Gwen, Erin, Johnathon, and everyone who helped make our visit such a memorable treat.

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  14. showboy

    Edmonton

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taste of Alberta board, soft tacos, chipotle pineapple margaritas, old fashioned's, cream cheese crepe cheesecake... all amazing on a Tues night dinner w/phenomenal service and, as always, an atmosphere to die for 👍

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  15. MurrayS

    Las Vegas

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the Confederation Lounge and Patio does not disappoint. The service was excellent and the food and drinks completed a great day overlooking Edmonton’s magnificent river valley. A special thankyou to Gwen and Erin for help make this an enjoyable visit.

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  16. ArtW

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can't beat the patio at the Mac on a beautiful summer afternoon,

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  17. MurrayS

    Las Vegas

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another wonderful patio afternoon overlooking the river valley. The food was amazing as ever. The beetroot hummus and salt and pepper wings are the best. The margaritas are soooo good. Thanks Erin, Carmen, Jacob, and everyone who made it so enjoyable.

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  18. Dinny

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very lovely time spent here. Helene, our server, was prompt, gracious and friendly. We will come again.

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  19. ClariceS

    Edmonton

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The charcuterie board was substantive...this was no light snack. The cheese and meat were well chosen and delicious.

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  20. KEBO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very nice environment. I really enjoyed the food and the overall vibe and the garden was just the cherry on top.

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  21. Edmontonian

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The patio experience is the best in Edmonton. The setting, service and food were outstanding. This is a "must do" when you are in Edmonton or want to enjoy a fantastic meal overlooking the beautiful river valley.

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  22. TerryT

    Calgary

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Behind our seating there was shelving with recessed lighting that blinked incessantly. As the time passed, the afternoon got darker and the blinking became more obvious and distracting. We brought it to the attention of the server.. she regretted there was nothing she could do. No additional effort of any kind was made. And the blinking continued. We came prepared with an Edmonton Tourism coupon. That turned out to be good planning. The food prices were alarming, to say the least. The room was lovely, and the server was too. The unforgivable sin: the prices.

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  23. MurrayS

    Las Vegas

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely great afternoon overlooking our beautiful river valley. The food and beverages were fantastic as usual. The salt and pepper wings, and beetroot hummus were perfect. Thanks to Carmen, Gwen, Erin, and everyone who helped make it perfect.

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  24. CindyO

    Calgary

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here between a wedding ceremony and reception. Staff were fantastic very helpful and accommodating. We ordered drinks and appetizers. Drinks were great and the beet hummus was delicious. The views and ambiance are top notch. First class service and venue. Splurge and go for it.

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  25. JoyceS

    Edmonton

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My 3 sisters and I enjoyed a Marvellous long time coming lunch experience on the patio of Confederation Lounge yesterday. Great food , great view & great service! Thanks to Carmen for looking after us so well!!

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  26. marias

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    More gluten free options as the menu is not celiac friendly . The strawberries had a few moody ones in the berry salad and barely any dressing .

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  27. Christina

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best patio in the city! The service, food and ambiance were all excellent!

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  28. danetted

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great service, amazing food, comfortable, a great evening

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  29. WadeB

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Patio in the City. Outstanding food and fabulous drinks!!

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  30. jkrogge

    Edmonton

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The location and history save the experience. Service was slow and neither our meals nor our desserts arrived at same time. Servers are slow and not to the level expected at a Fairmont. Food is good, but selection is limited. All three dessert options had nuts, which was a disappointment for me with an allergy.

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  31. Mdes

    Edmonton

    31 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    This is one of our favourite places in Edmonton. Beautiful view, great location and faithful staff but food is not always consistent. Beer glass had some foreign object in it (tried to say it was from the keg…no real apology was made and no manager came by to address the issue) and the taste of “Alberta board” was a DISAPPOINTMENT!!! The board for 2 had a variety of meats but lacked presentation and flavours. Brisket was dry, ribeye was gritty and had no taste and chorizo was okay. However the pulled pork was DELICIOUS. Thank goodness! Tacos were great and hamburger was amazing. Tiered crepe dessert was good and was great with the purple UBE ice cream. And our board didn’t look like the one below in the reviews:(

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for the amazing hospitality and great food/drinks! My friend did his proposal yesterday and they definitely made some memories to remember for a life time.

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  33. ShannonW

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Love this patio. Excellent service. Beautiful longue. Would definitely return. My only suggestion is the food could use a little bit more polish for a Fairmount hotel but it was good.

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  34. EdwardC

    Edmonton

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Summer is coming to an end and there were mosquitoes out. I don’t know if there was any measure taken to help liviate the issue. Food is good and view is great but the constant mosquito bites doe’s ruin it a little.

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  35. WendyG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    With limited summer days, having an afternoon bite and drink at the Confederation Lounge & Patio - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald was a great experience overall! It was surprisingly busy for the time we went (2:30 pm). The food was good, and the service was excellent. Will be back!

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  36. gourmand

    Exclusive

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Timely service, excellent food, great view, very good cocktails

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  37. AnthonyK

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just such a beautiful spot overlooking the river valley! A great spot with wonderful food and service! Highly recommend!

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  38. MurrayS

    Las Vegas

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great afternoon on the patio. The food was delicious, gold stars for the salt and pepper wings, the beetroot hummus, and the carrot cake. The beverages were perfect thanks Sushil. Thank you Erin, Carmen, Gwen, and everyone for a super afternoon.

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  39. JasonH

    Edmonton

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best kept secret as far as patio spaces in Edmonton

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  40. JaniceA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience5
    Excellent attentive five star waitress. Patio view of electrical storm,stunning,warm and dry. Wine excellent but highly over priced. The menu and food was a MAJOR disappointment. Nothing creative,over cooked dry chips. Poke bowl lacked imagination,very boringly put together. Food was what you would find in a very ordinary diner. What happened to reasonable priced fish and chips and nachos,bring em back if you want to have us back. Otherwise next time it will be soak up the ambiance with drinks and head to a decent restaurant for dinner. Need to go your game for those high prices.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Confederation Lounge & Patio - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (780) 424-5181.

Confederation Lounge & Patio - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is rated 4.4 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Confederation Lounge & Patio - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

10065 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0N6

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Edmonton
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jiju Paul
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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