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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The Empire
Bistro
Historic setting.
Modern bistro.
Walk-ins welcome · Reservations optional
Today’s hours 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (bar until 11:00)
Rooted in Tiffin Since 1867
Gather around
The Empire Table
Shareable plates, bistro favorites, and a table waiting for you.
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Up to 55 guests
Private Gatherings
A historic room for celebrations, dinners, and business gatherings.
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Reasons to make it a night out.
Wine Wednesday
$5 House Wine Pours
Every Wednesday from 5–9 PM. Dine-in only; 21+ with valid ID.
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Make a night of it.
Karaoke, trivia, game days, yoga, and live piano give you another reason to meet us downtown.
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Game Day Donation Night: Support the Tornadoes! 🌪️
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 5:00 PM–7:00 PM Eastern
Make Empire part of your Game Day plans on Friday, September 11 and help support Tiffin Columbian while you’re here! From 5–7 PM, 10% of eligible food sales will be donated to the Tiffin Columbian Boosters when…
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Saturday Night with Mimi: Yacht Rock Edition
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 5:30 PM–8:30 PM Eastern
Set sail for a smooth Saturday night at Empire Bistro! Join local pianist Mimi Johnston for a special Yacht Rock edition of Saturday Night with Mimi, featuring the breezy, feel-good sounds of the ’70s and ’80s…
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Tuesday Night Trivia
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM Eastern
Join us for Tuesday night trivia with local Know-It-All, Matt Brill! Gather your friends, put your knowledge to the test, and enjoy an evening of laughs, friendly competition, and prizes—all while taking advantage of…
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Namaste...for Dinner
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM–7:00 PM Eastern
Stretch, sip, and settle into your week with Namaste...for Dinner, a monthly yoga & wine series at Empire Bistro. Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a one-hour, all-levels yoga class led by a rotating…
More nights are in the works.
Check back soon for the latest events at The Empire.
Stay awhile
The bar stays open late.
On Thursdays, 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.
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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