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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The LP Dinner: Volume 001 – Local
Mon, Sep 28, 2026 · 6:00 PM–9:00 PM Eastern
UPDATE: ONLY 2 TICKETS REMAIN! Introducing The LP Dinner: Volume 001 – Local, a new progressive dinner experience bringing together The Renaissance of Tiffin, The Turntable, The Empire Bistro and The Creative AF for…
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Wine, Line & Dine
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM–7:30 PM Eastern
Line Dancing with Jesse Line Dance Kick up your heels and join us for a special Wine Wednesday at Empire Bistro! We're partnering with Jesse Line Dance for a fun, 90-minute line dancing lesson designed to get you moving…
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Empire After Dark: Karaoke Night
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 8:30 PM–11:00 PM Eastern
🎤 Empire After Dark is here! Grab the mic, gather your friends, and join us every Thursday night for karaoke at Empire! Whether you're ready to belt out a power ballad, relive your favorite '90s hits, or simply cheer…
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Tuesday Night Trivia
Tue, Oct 6, 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…
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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