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Getting into the holiday and festive spirits in Edmonton will be nice and easy this season. This is largely thanks to the newest restaurants that have opened over the last year.
In 2024, Edmonton saw the grand opening of several eateries, including many places fit to host your holiday plans. Book your table for the holiday season with Edmonton’s newest bistros, family restaurants, and fine dining experiences.
There is something for everyone amidst the cuisine of these new Edmonton restaurants. This includes international dining options, new locally owned restaurants, vegetarian options, and several places suited to all ages or families with kids!
Bernadette’s
Bernadette’s, already named by Air Canada to be one of the best new restaurants in Canada, offer guests an incredible culinary journey for the holidays.
Book your table now to try the menu of wines, sharing plates, and thoughtfully crafted meals. Or take advantage of the Astam Michiso – Tasting Menu Experience with seven courses to savour. The Tasting Menu is available throughout December.
Where: 10114 104 St NW
Towne Chef
There are a few ways to dine at Edmonton’s new Towne Chef restaurant, including in-person dining with a menu or buffet service, by reserving the party hall, or having a cozy drink at the bar.
Towne Chef offers a menu of authentic Indian cuisine handmade with the freshest ingredients possible. Explore the rich flavours through soups and sides, appetizers, large sharing platters, noodle or rice bowls, and hearty meat or vegetarian mains.
Where: 3719 Gateway Blvd NW
MSSM
The downtown Edmonton Ice District recently welcomed one of its newest restaurant residents with the opening of MSSM.
The restaurant, which originated in Toronto and opened the first Alberta location in Edmonton this past fall, specializes in edomae-style omakase and is the brainchild of Michelin star chef, Masaki Saito. He is well-known around Toronto already for his previous sushi menus.
Where: 10111 104 Ave NW #118
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Menya Mori
The new Menya Mori restaurant in central Edmonton has a delicious array of freshly made ramen and snacks. Menya Mori, which is dine-in only, has been open for about a month, and there is a great deal of talk already about not only the ramen noodles but each individual bowl of homemade broth. Book your holiday meal and table with Menya Mori to warm up with shoyu, tonkotsu, or kinoko ramen!
Where: 10350 124 St. NW
Jinya Ramen Bar
Book your holiday table with Jinya Ramen Bar to be part of this large restaurant group’s first location in Edmonton. Jinya Ramen Bar is now open in downtown Edmonton with walk-in or reservation service. Cozy up for the colder season with the restaurant’s wide variety of ramen options, including many topping options for a DIY ramen bowl. Jinya also provides menus for small plates and starters, desserts, rice bowls, and mini tacos. A kids’ menu is also available.
Where: 10037 109 St. NW
Stacked Pancake House
Edmonton’s new Stacked Pancake House location in Millwoods is a Canadian restaurant which hails from the east. They offer the perfect setting for a family gathering around breakfast, brunch, or lunch for the holidays. This new brunch spot is located within walking distance from an LRT stop. The menu includes an array of classic breakfast and lunch cuisine like omelettes and egg dishes, sandwiches and toast, bacon and sausage, or pancakes and fruits.
Where: 6504 28 Ave NW
Makchang Dodook
One of South Edmonton’s newest restaurants is also one of Calgary’s most popular Korean barbecue restaurants.
Makchang Dodook, with one location in Calgary and now a second in Edmonton, focuses on authentic Korean barbecue dishes within its unique prison-themed dining areas. And from the menu, expect a great variety of plates that are perfect for sharing or for individual indulgence!
Makchang Dodook also has a fun variety of craft drinks and cocktails.
Where: 1007 Parsons Rd. SW
Birch & Bear Pizza
Indulge this holiday season with the menu from Edmonton’s new Birch & Bear Pizza location in the Forest Heights neighbourhood. Their cuisine is perfect for sharing among friends and family, while Birch & Bear also provides catering services! The existing Birch & Bear Pizzas are found within the southside Ale Architect brewery and at a standalone location downtown.
Where: 8210 106th Ave NW
Brew & Bloom
Brew & Bloom’s new south location and second café in Edmonton are possibly some of the most scenic places to bring your holiday plans! The locally owned brunch and lunch spot are famous for their gorgeous floral décor and equally stunning drinks. Brew & Bloom is much more than a place for drinks with full food menus, family photo ops, and opportunities to shop for local gifts. The café will try its best to accommodate walk-ins, but reservations are strongly encouraged, especially for the holidays!
Where: 1019 Parsons Road SW
Moxie’s
Moxie’s is a Canadian classic and favourite when it comes to any type of social gathering. The chain restaurant, known for their elevated pub food and social atmosphere, have returned to South Edmonton Common this past year. While not at the exact same location, you can make your holiday bookings or plans for the new Moxie’s a block south of 23rd Avenue.
Where: 2103 99 St NW
