There are a few different ways to find yourself a hearty and delicious vegan or vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner in Calgary.
You don’t need to settle for side dishes if you’re vegetarian or vegan this Thanksgiving. Several Calgary restaurants have created dedicated plant-based Thanksgiving entrées for 2026, while vegetarian restaurants offer another option for those who would rather skip the traditional turkey dinner altogether.
Some Thanksgiving menus also identify gluten-free dishes, making it easier for groups with different dietary needs to dine together. Always confirm allergies and dietary requirements directly with the restaurant when reserving or ordering.
You may also book a Thanksgiving buffet, as the Calgary Thanksgiving buffets offer plenty of variety for groups with different tastes.
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Hawthorn Dining Room & Bar (Plant-Based/Gluten-Free)
Hawthorn at Fairmont Palliser has one of the most complete plant-based Thanksgiving options in Calgary for 2026. The three-course menu offers plant-based starters and a dedicated stuffed acorn squash entrée made with quinoa, chestnuts, raisins, kale and soy crème fraîche. The squash entrée is also listed as gluten-free.
Dine-in: October 9-12, 2026 | 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Fairmont Palliser, 133 9 Ave SW, Calgary
How Much: $75 per person
Thomsons Kitchen & Bar (Vegan)
Thomsons at Hyatt Regency Calgary has built vegan alternatives directly into its Thanksgiving set dinner. Instead of simply relying on side dishes, vegan diners can enjoy roasted butternut squash soup followed by roasted king oyster mushroom “drums.” The regular Thanksgiving dinner is a three-course menu, making this a particularly useful option for mixed groups of vegan and non-vegan diners.
Dine-in: October 11-12, 2026 | 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Hyatt Regency Calgary, 112 8 Ave SE, Calgary
How Much: $64 per adult | $27.50 children ages 6-12 | Free for children 5 and under
Flower & Wolf (Vegetarian)
Dine-in: October 9-12, 2026
Where: Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, 255 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary
How Much: $76 per adult | $32 per child
Sunterra Market (Vegetarian)
Sunterra Market is a convenient option for a meat-free Thanksgiving at home. Its seasonal feast selection includes a Vegetable Wellington alongside turkey, ham and prime rib options, allowing vegetarian diners to order a proper centrepiece rather than piecing together a meal from side dishes.
When: Thanksgiving 2026 | Advance ordering recommended
Where:
- 200 12 Ave SE, Calgary
- 1851 Sirocco Dr SW, Calgary
- 803 49 Ave SW, Calgary
- 450 1 St SW, Calgary
- 2536 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary
- 855 2 St SW, Calgary
How Much: Prices vary by entrée | Family Feasts include four servings for the price of three
The Coup (Vegetarian/Vegan)
If a traditional Thanksgiving dinner isn’t important, The Coup is one of Calgary’s most established vegetarian restaurants and an easy choice for a completely meat-free holiday meal. The menu includes vegan and gluten-free dishes such as hot pot, spicy tofu rice bowls and Dragon Bowls, along with vegan sushi. Most dishes can be modified for a vegan diet, and desserts can be prepared vegan and gluten-free on request.
Dine-in: Open daily | Regular menu
Where: 924 17 Ave SW, Calgary
How Much: À la carte
Vegan Street
Skip turkey altogether with a completely plant-based meal at Vegan Street in Inglewood. The independently owned restaurant serves vegan comfort food made from scratch, with tacos, burgers, chickin wings, bowls, fries and other shareable dishes. Weekend brunch is also available, making this an option for a casual Thanksgiving weekend gathering.
Dine-in: Regular menu | Weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 1413 9 Ave SE, Calgary
How Much: À la carte
Hearts Choices Cafe Market
Hearts Choices is another completely plant-based option for Thanksgiving weekend. The Calgary vegan restaurant has Thai and Asian influences alongside comfort-food favourites, with choices such as Pad Thai, curries, drunken noodles, vegan chick’un, mac and cheeze and poutine. The market also sells prepared vegan products to take home.
Dine-in/Take-out: Regular vegan menu
Where: 4127 6 St NE, Calgary
How Much: À la carte
Padmanadi Vegan Eatery
For a Thanksgiving meal with completely different flavours, Padmanadi offers a fully vegan menu of Indonesian-inspired and Asian comfort food. The Calgary restaurant serves plant-based stir-fries, curries, noodle and rice dishes, soups and shareable appetizers, making it particularly useful for a group that wants a full sit-down vegan dinner rather than a modified vegetarian entrée.
Dine-in: Regular vegan menu
Where: 110, 8835 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary
How Much: À la carte