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The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Louisville, Empire Lounge and Restaurant offers seasonal, classic American bar food and inspired handcrafted cocktails.
Featuring local, organic ingredients whenever possible, award-winning Executive Chefs Jim & Connie Cohen use a mesquite wood fired grill resulting in dishes that have an incredible depth of flavor. Empire recently received Zagat ratings that places them in the top ten restaurants on Colorado’s front range. Bar, lounge, dining and private party options available.
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Featuring local, organic ingredients whenever possible, award-winning Executive Chefs Jim & Connie Cohen use a mesquite wood fired grill resulting in dishes that have an incredible depth of flavor. Empire recently received Zagat ratings that places them in the top ten restaurants on Colorado’s front range. Bar, lounge, dining and private party options available.
42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(24)
- fit for foodies(21)
- special occasion(12)
- good for groups(7)
- hot spot(6)
- kid-friendly(6)
The Empire Lounge and Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food & service. A new favorite of our"
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Happy Hour
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have a specialty cocktail on the patio! The Empire Mule was great."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 3 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Remarkable Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to the Empire Lounge for my girlfriend's birthday. Because we had a reservation, they asked if we were there for a special occasion, and from that point on, our waiter really made it a special night. He knowledgeably answered all our questions and made great recommendations. The food was delicious and you have to try the beignets with marscapone ice cream. Delectable!"
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've visited several times and am always surprised how good the food is for a low-profile neighborhood restaurant. Dessert was unbelievable."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great dinner!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Perfect place for Mother's Day with the family!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time, but not the last
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place has really good food. Big, fresh oysters. Perfect risotto. Shrimp and grits. Well-grilled duck breast. Nice extra touches not just for show -- they work. And even really tasty desserts. Service was attentive and timely. Six people happy with their choices and the evening."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was interesting and tasty. Service was noticably slow. Nice atmosphere and easy parking. Will go again."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 8 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
3rd Strike.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Quaint Louisville main drag initially attracted us. Food is good; Burger & Calamari salad kept us hoping. However, over 6 visits, overbooking, a clearly understaffed bar & surly wait staff have sealed Empire's fate. With reservation, waited 30 mins to seat. Drinks in 20 mins, fastest has been 10 :( Restaurant 101 - bar = largest margin??? Most problematic, combative wait staff. We got coke that resembled iced tea, obviously syrup was out. Our waiter argued it was fine, he poured it himself??? This escalated into confrontation of SNL proportions. Just get us another coke already. This is one of a few incidents encountered. C'mon this isn't NY, oh wait... I eat in NY regularly and have never had service like this. Too bad, we wanted to like."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 9 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice find in downtown
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice find in downtown Louisville. The food and service were excellent. Loved the menu."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Booked reservation for a business
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Booked reservation for a business dinner, and although I was not there, those who were had nothing but positive things to say about the food and the overall experience. We will definitely be coming back again."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
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Review 11 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been going to the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been going to the Empire since it opened finding that it improves like fine wine. Always great food, solid service, good value, and yet each new visit brings out another flavor, a positive change, a little more refinement, a need to come back again. Oysters are always on our mind when we stop by; no it's not a seafood house; but they found the right mix and bring it consistently. Traditional cocktail sauce is left sitting on the outside, as there is always a new refreshing twist to compliment the oysters. Great salads and sides that often make for dinner themselves when combined; our choice this time around with some great wine. The best thing about this place, same menu with a great beer and you would leave just as happy."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 12 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first visit to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first visit to the Empire Lounge. We were surprised and delighted on the service and food here. As a wine Som I found the wine list limited in selections but the wines on the list were very good choices to select from."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Almost cancelled my reservation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Almost cancelled my reservation at the Empire after reading the recent reviews on Trip Advisor. I'm glad I didn't - the service was great (Rob) and the food was delicious. We'll be back :)"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Was a disappointing night
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Was a disappointing night out. They were out of 2 of the wines we wanted to enjoy and it didn't seem to bother the server at all. The restaurant was way too hot and nothing was done. The food was average and way overpriced. To top it off, they were out of cream for the coffee and tried to convince us that some milk was half and half. We will not be returning."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
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Review 15 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Made a reservation and were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Made a reservation and were seated in the back room away from all other guests. Had no company back there for 30+ minutes when two large parties finally arrived. Food was quite good but our waitress was horrible! She left us for long periods of time without checking on us, got an order wrong, charged us for two drinks that were supposed to be on the house and was generally unpleasant. Rest of the staff was friendly and helpful. This was my second visit to The Empire. Recommend trying it during the week."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
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Review 16 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delightful!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good ambiance, service fantastic, loved the food. The calamari salad is great, and the risotto is luxurious. Recommend the bread pudding."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Kris
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The lobster bouillabaisse was divine. Wish it was always on the menu."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We came in on Valentine's
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We came in on Valentine's evening and I ordered the chicken. It was the worst meal I have had in a very long time - over cooked, no meat and served with over cooked potatoes."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Empire Lounge and Restaurant
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic