Downtown Tiffin, Ohio

The Empire
Bistro

Historic setting.
Modern bistro.

Walk-ins welcome · Reservations optional

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The Empire Bistro entrance on South Washington Street in downtown Tiffin
Rooted in Tiffin Since 1867
The Empire Bistro bar and dining room

Come as you are

At the Bar

Dinner, drinks, and good company in the heart of downtown.

Drink Menu
Steak dinner with fries and asparagus

Gather around

The Empire Table

Shareable plates, bistro favorites, and a table waiting for you.

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Private event room at The Empire Bistro

Up to 55 guests

Private Gatherings

A historic room for celebrations, dinners, and business gatherings.

Private Events

This week at Empire

Reasons to make it a night out.

Tuesday burger and draft beer special

Tuesday Nights

Draft + Burger for $15

Pick your favorite draft and pair it with an Empire Burger or any of our burger offerings.

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Wine poured at The Empire Bistro bar

Wine Wednesday

$5 House Wine Pours

Every Wednesday from 5–9 PM. Dine-in only; 21+ with valid ID.

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Smoke-infused Empire Old Fashioned

Stay awhile

The bar stays open late.

On Fridays and Saturdays, last seating for food is at 8:30 PM, but the bar stays open until 11 PM. Settle in with a house cocktail, craft beer, or glass of wine.

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Our historic home

Downtown dining since 1867.

The Empire Bistro is housed in Tiffin's historic Empire Block, part of downtown's 19th-century commercial core.

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