Calgary 
Take the pains out of finding a place to eat and try something completely new. These restaurants are all new to Calgary, and what better way to welcome them than by trying their huge variety of plates and dishes. Calgary’s newest restaurants are stepping up the game when it comes to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with unique creations and menus you’ll need to taste this summer.
You’ll find new fine dining, new casual fare, and everything in between. Some highlights to look forward to including the world’s fluffiest pancake, sushi galore, bao buns, and unique cocktails. Some new restaurants in Calgary are also creating full dining experiences through the addition of art, games, and activities.
Fuwa Fuwa
The translation to English is “fluffy fluffy,” which is exactly what you get from Fuwa Fuwa and their signature soufflé pancakes. These large stackers aren’t alone on the plate, either, and can come topped with treats like ice cream, fruit, chocolate sauce, or nuts. The new Calgary breakfast spot offers other sweet treats like crepe cakes, macarons, or burnt top cheesecake! Details
Where: 1111 Kensington Road NW, Calgary
Ryuko
As one of Calgary’s newest Japanese restaurants, Ryuko and their menu offer a delicious assortment of sushi rolls, sashimi, soups and salads, and refreshing desserts. Try to time your visit to Ryuko so you can join them for happy hour 2pm-5pm, or 9pm-close, to save on both drinks and food. Details
Where: 13200 MacLeod Trail, Calgary
Lily Asian Bistro
Experience a new twist on tapas from Lily Asian Bistro. Their menu includes a savoury selection of seafood and meat skewers, appetizers, entrees, and a bao bar where you can build your own bao bun with meat, vegetables, and sauces. Lily also has a specially curated cocktail menu with mixed creations, sake, soju, and Japanese whiskey. Details
Where: 1438 17 Ave. SW, Calgary
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The Artist Lounge
The Artist Lounge is not just one of Calgary’s newest bar/restaurants, but also one the city’s newest art galleries. The bistro-gallery establishment showcases local art and operates as any other gallery would, except will full-service dining and drinks. Details
Where: 1840 20 Ave. NW, Calgary
Major Tom
After opening in Spring 2021, Major Tom Bar in Calgary underwent a few COVID-related closures. But despite the open/close cycle, they continue to receive awards for not only the best new restaurant in Calgary but Canada overall. That is a huge accomplishment and should be celebrated over drinks and 40th floor views. Details
Where: 700 2 St SW #4000, Calgary
Kama (The District Food Hall)
Experience modern Mediterranean cuisine from The Food Hall’s newest addition: Kama. Their lunch and dinner menus offer a variety of small plates and tapas for snacks and sharing, large plates, craft cocktails, and desserts. Details
Where: 227 11 Ave SW, Calgary
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Một Tô
Explore Veitnamese cuisine this summer with Một Tô, Calgary’s newest place for banh mi and much more. As of April, they’ve been serving up unique plates like Pho Grilled Cheese or Soupless Pho, and more traditional Vietnamese plates. Many of their plates are perfect for sharing: get everyone at the table to pick and item and have everyone try something new. Details
Where: 1609 Centre St NW, Calgary
Rising Tides Taproom
The new Rising Tides can be a place to shop, a place to gather for drinks, or a place for snacks (whether their fancy or casual variety of snacks!). The fanciest snack is their charcuterie box which you can sweeten with their donuts, brownies, and cookies. Details
Where: 4545 Bowness Road NW, Calgary
Banquet Bar
The Banquet Bar got its start in Fort McMurray and now serves Calgary with its brunch, happy hours, events, kids’ menu, and lunch menu. And even though the bar is in their title, Banquet is a family-friendly place where you can all enjoy activities like bowling, giant Jenga, cornhole, ping pong, and more. Details
Where: 3957 University Ave NW, Calgary
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Lonely Mouth Bar
In the mood for sushi? Calgary’s new Lonely Mouth Bar has a wide selection of hand-rolled treats like shrimp, cucumber, Alberta beef, steak, spicy salmon, and more. In addition, you can order a variety of snacks to share, meat and fish plates, or fresh (made each morning) udon noodles. Details
Where: 528 17 Ave. SW, Calgary
