Edmonton 
Experience the newest cuisine in Edmonton through new restaurant openings and a couple of exciting dining events this March.
Over the past few winter months, Edmonton has welcome new casual spots, cafes, and restaurants more on the side of fine or gourmet dining. There are options for all sorts of food tastes and preferences, including fresh pastries and cakes, sushi, burgers, seafood, wine and cocktails, beer, or barbecue.
Plus, there are four weeks in March dedicated to celebrating the best of downtown Edmonton dining and the best of cocktails in Edmonton.
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New Restaurants in Edmonton
Tatsu Sushi
Where: 10163 109 St. NW
Scratch Baking & Café
The Scratch Baking Café is now open for dine-in and take out orders in downtown Edmonton. The new café (a few blocks away from Tatsu Sushi) focus on breakfast and lunch, as well as handmade and freshly baked treats. The bakery also takes orders for custom cakes (with two weeks’ notice).
Where: 10044 108 St. NW
Space Tea
This new burger joint in south Edmonton are creating buzz around their smash burgers, bubble tea, and beef tacos. Space Tea is a smaller takeout spot with a bright and cozy dining area complete with trendy outer space designs and décor. Keep this spot in mind for the warmer days; their drink menu includes slushes, lemonades, shakes, iced teas, milk teas, and their signature Rocket Juices.
Where: 1051 Parsons Rd SW
Bibo
Does the name Bibo Wine Bar ring a bell? That might be because this restaurant was once open in Edmonton but had to close its doors in 2016. After a long wait for their loyal customers, Bibo is back open in the revamped Strathcona Hotel. As a wine bar, Bibo offer plates for sharing and pairing, a great wine list, and craft cocktails. Bibo is part of the Culina family of restaurants that operate locations throughout the river valley.
Where: 10302 82 Ave.
Oceania Grill
Find Edmonton’s newest seafood spot across from the Midway Bar on Calgary Trail. Oceania Grill, located in the Allendale Professional Centre East, opened about a month ago, and offer food and drink menus meant to transport you straight to the coast. This includes seafood, fishbowl cocktails, and an upscale beach vibe inside the restaurant.
Where: #102 – 6104 104 St. NW
New Restaurant Locations in Edmonton
Taco Bell
Where: 3431 Gateway Blvd, Building 6
Ricky’s All Day Grill
Find a new Ricky’s All Day Grill location on 82nd in the Mill Creek neighbourhood. Ricky’s are well-known for their hearty breakfast and brunch items, and for being a reliable family restaurant with something on the menu for everyone. This is the eighth Ricky’s Grill location in Edmonton.
Where: 9555 82 Ave.
Hanjan Korean Restaurant
Hanjan Korean Restaurant is quickly establishing itself as a top Korean restaurant in Edmonton. Part of the proof is in Hanjan’s third location opening up on Whyte Avenue. The other part of the proof is in Hanjan’s cuisine and dishes! Pop in to one of three Hanjan Korean Restaurants in Edmonton to find out for yourself!
Where: 10536 82 Ave. NW
Food & Drink Events in Edmonton this March
Edmonton Cocktail Week
When: March 4-10, 2024
Where: various venues
How much: $12 per feature cocktail
Edmonton Craft Beer Festival
The Edmonton Craft Beer Festival is a sampling event. Explore western Canada breweries and distilleries during the two day event.
When: March 8 & 9, 2024
Where: Edmonton Expo Centre, 118 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
How much: $19.99 & up
Edmonton International BeerFest
The Edmonton Craft Beer Festival is a sampling event. Explore western Canada breweries and distilleries during the two day event.
When: March 21-23 2024
Where: Edmonton Convention Centre , 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
How much: $30
Downtown Dining Week
For the last week and a half of March, downtown Edmonton’s restaurants will participate in Dining Week by offering guests the best of what their menus have to offer. Each restaurant will do so by creating a special prix fixe offering created especially for Downtown Dining Week. These meals will range in price depending on where you go with options for meals at $15, $25, $35, $50 and $65 per person. Additional culinary events are scheduled for the week like speed dating, craft workshops, dance parties, and live musical performances at different restaurants.
When: March 20-31
Where: various locations in downtown Edmonton
How much: $15-$65
