This winter was a busy time for new restaurants in Calgary. The city has welcomed new local restaurants as well as new locations of Canadian and American restaurants.
One thing these places all have in common is the excitement building around each of their grand openings. Calgary has new restaurants to try this March for cocktail and wine-lovers, meat and barbecue lovers, sweet tooths, or veggie-lovers and vegans.
You may like:
Francine’s
Where: 821 1 ST SW (Inside Meat & Bread)
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a North American chain, offer Calgarians a unique concept for their lunch or dinner plans. The location is brand new and located in Inglewood. Their unique food concept involves wrapping all the classic diner favourites into tasty dumplings. But beyond that, they also offer a unique concept for the whole dining experience: visitors make a virtual order then receive their food and drinks from an oversized vending machine!
Where: 1113 9 Ave SE #6
Pizza Maru Kitchen & Bar
Pizza Maru Kitchen & Bar celebrated their grand opening this past December in Calgary and they are already a 4.5-star Google restaurant with over 200 reviews. Part of the excitement for Pizza Maru is around the restaurant’s unique pizza style. The restaurant uses inspirations from Korean barbecue and cuisine to create memorable pizza flavours like beef bulgogi, garlic butter chicken, or the Maru Crust Specials.
Where: 4 Royal Vista Way NW #4120
Mogouyan Noodles
This hand-pulled noodle restaurant started small in Toronto and are slowly growing across Canada. Their first stops are in Calgary and Edmonton, with the new Calgary location now open. Stop by Pacific Place Mall to try the legendary Mogouyan hand pulled noodle dishes like soup or stir fry.
Where: 999 36 St NE #959
Cheongdam Korean BBQ
Cheongdam Korean BBQ is now open in a new development in Calgary’s northwest neighbourhood of Royal Vista. The meal is a memorable experience in and of itself as guests are provided with raw, premium cuts of meat or seafood, to be grilled at the table, like hot pot. In order to get the best variety out of your first visit, try Cheongdam’s All You Can Eat Special.
Where: 4 Royal Vista Way NW #5130
Maverick’s Donuts
This Ontario-based donut shop now has two locations in southern Alberta, including one in Airdrie, and now one in the southeast Calgary neighbourhood of Copperfield. They are known for fluffy, classically flavoured and decorated donuts. However, there are a few extra options, too, like the Maverick Oreo donut. Plus, Maverick’s also offers vegan donuts!
Where: 511 – 15566 McIvor Blvd. SE
Dickey’s BBQ Pit
Where: 140 11 Ave SW
Eggholic
Calgary’s new Eggholic location is among only a handful of Canadian locations for this American breakfast chain. There is no restaurant in Calgary where you’ll be able to find eggs cooked and prepared this many different ways. Eggholic also provide a wide array of vegetarian dishes including paneer bowls, grilled sandwiches, and rice plates.
Where: 3140, 4150 109 Ave NE
Crumbl Cookies
Where: 163 Quarry Park Blvd SE Unit 218
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs in Okotoks is one of the first of the Ontario chain’s locations to open in Western Canada. The eatery and sub shop are in the midst of a big expansion into Canada’s western provinces with another location in Calgary opening soon.
Where: 10 D’arcy Ranch Dr #704, Okotoks
Food & Drink Festivals
YYC Food & Drink Experience
YYC Food & Drink Experience is serving up 10 days of unforgettable dining experiences across the city. Enjoy multi-course prix fixe menus at the city’s most inspired restaurants, as well as exclusive culinary events you won’t want to miss. Details
When: March 15 – March 31, 2024
Where: Various Restaurants, Calgary
How Much: $25 to $75
Starry Night Whisky and Wine Festival
Enjoy an evening of premium whisky, wine and spirits sampling. Indulge in delicious hors d’oeuvres from Mercato and decadent desserts from The Italian Store. Have an incredible night all while supporting the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Details
When: Saturday March 16, 2024
Where: The Brownstone, 221 10 Ave SE #120, Calgary
How Much: $25 to $75
Grape Escape
Calgary’s largest premium wine, spirits and beer tasting event! Enjoy tasting experiences led by winemakers and master distillers with hundreds of sips to go around from over 150 vendors. Details
When: March 22 & 23, 2024
Where: BMO Centre, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary
How Much: $70