The Empire Grill

Waiter's behaviour was very odd, seemed very reluctant to bring plain water to my tablemates, offering instead to bring a large bottle of Perrier and then trying to pour it for those who had declined. They had to get quite insistent about their tapwater. Food was good but it took almost an hour for the six of us to get our sandwiches even though the place was half empty. It took another 20 minutes for the bill. I would return only if someone else insisted.

Went to Empire Grill with my Girlfriend for our one year anniversary. Our Server was pleasant and very kind. I was amazed at the noise level in this restaurant, it felt as if we were eating dinner with 450 people in a 1000 sq dining room with amplified acoustics. We ordered a Grilled bread app with an assortment of delicious dips (tzatziki, truffle white bean, herbed chevre ,curried lentil, red pepper salsa) which came with hot grilled flatbreads and an assortment of of olives and peppers. This app was delicious! The Crabcake had an off taste, similar to pollock. We both ordered the filet mignon and shared 3-4 sides ( roasted fingerling potatoes , green beans sauteed in sesame oil w/ shaved almonds, creamed spinach, roasted tomatoes w/ aged balsamic). Our steaks arrived cold, i sent mine back seeing as it was "blue" when i had ordered med-rare. our sides were basic cooking school 101. So all in all besides the grillbread app the meal was a letdown. We will not be returning to this restaurant any time soon. Just very disappointing when you pay 175$ without drinks for two, for that ammount I expect near perfection.

This is a mediocre restaurant on a good day. They offer nothing unique or special. It doesn't feel like a "grill" at all and the decor is suited for ladies. Prices are way above reasonable and you feel a little ripped off at the end of the night. Server was excellent but terribly overworked for a high calibre restaurant. This place will always be busy because of its location but I doubt they get alot of repeat customers.

Nothing special about this restaurant other than their ridiculous prices

excellent food

Food was delicious, wine selection was fabulous. The server was attentive without being intrusive. Water glasses filled often, bread in abundance. Everything was cooked as ordered and hot on arrival. Overall, a great evening out with friends was made better by the Empire Grill.

THE BEST RESTAURANT IN OTTAWA. STRONGLY SUGGEST IT.UNREAL FOOD. EXCELLENT SERVICE. OUTSTANDING GENERAL MANAGER

Way too dark! Couldnt our my plates. Food presentation was awful. Server was rude. Over an hour wait for dinner. Table was added due to over booking.(we had a reservation) Overall was super disappointing espesially since it was a birthday dinner! We will never come back. And have told many ppl about our disapointments with The Empire Grill.

To be fair, the food and the service were great but the pricing was excessive.

Definitely not worthy of a NYC comparison - not very good at all. The entres were cold and lacked luster and flavor