{"id":495087,"date":"2026-02-23T23:43:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T23:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/495087\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T23:43:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T23:43:11","slug":"8-upcoming-calgary-restaurant-openings-to-look-forward-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/495087\/","title":{"rendered":"8 upcoming Calgary restaurant openings to look forward to"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s never a dull day in Calgary, with a near constant rotation of exciting new restaurants set to debut in the city.<\/p>\n<p>However, staying on top of what\u2019s coming down the line is a job in itself, so we\u2019ve compiled a handy list of some of the biggest restaurant openings heading our way in YYC.<\/p>\n<p>From the expansion of Calgary\u2019s \u201cfirst malatang hotpot experience\u201d to some noteworthy chains, there\u2019s plenty to look forward to in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>After opening its first location on 17th Avenue last summer, Hiipot Hotpot is bringing its customizable hotpot offerings to Kensington.<\/p>\n<p>Touted as Calgary\u2019s \u201cfirst malatang hotpot experience,\u201d diners at Hiipot are able to build their own hotpot, with a wide range of veggies, noodles, and proteins to load up on. The ingredients ring in at $18.88 per lb, and you can weigh your bowl as you go.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0302 10th St. NW, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hiipot.hotpot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Family-owned Pho Pham is set to open its third Calgary outpost in Chinatown.<\/p>\n<p>The space will feature an interior garden and skylight, mimicking the lush greenery seen in Vietnam, as well as woven straw lampshades that represent the Ng\u00f4n la, traditional conical hats worn by many in the countryside.<\/p>\n<p>On the menu, you\u2019ll find classic Vietnamese fare such as salad rolls, vermicelli noodles, and, of course, heaps of pho.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/phophamyyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kukuruku Chicken is gearing up to open a new Calgary location at Marlborough Mall.<\/p>\n<p>The spot offers fresh 100 per cent Canadian chicken, which it marinates daily in-store. It\u2019s then seasoned and hand-battered with Kukuruku\u2019s proprietary ingredients made in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a03800 Memorial Dr. NE, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kukurukuchickencanada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tony Roma\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1333\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2184485\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tony-Romas-in-Calgary.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2184485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charlie Hart\/Dished<\/p>\n<p>After a vanishing act from Calgary\u2019s dining scene, it appears as if Tony Roma\u2019s is preparing for a comeback. Signage for the restaurant chain has appeared at 601 8th Ave. SW, the space that Mister M previously occupied.<\/p>\n<p>In case you\u2019re unfamiliar with Tony Roma\u2019s, it\u2019s perhaps best known for its signature baby back ribs, its \u201cWorld-Famous\u201d onion loaf, and classic potato soup. The spot also serves a selection of seafood, steaks, handhelds and more.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0601 8th Ave. SW, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tonyromaslegendarygrill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>After years of waiting on the edge of our seats, we finally have confirmation that Wingstop will be opening not one, but three Calgary locations in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The first flagship location for YYC will be located at CF Chinook Centre, and it\u2019s going to have some pretty cool features, including a live DJ booth and modern interior elements to support the high-foot-traffic spot.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Chinook, it looks like another outpost will be opening at Deerfoot Meadows, according to the shopping centre\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deerfootmeadows.com\/stores\/wingstop-coming-soon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Address: CF Chinook Centre \u2013\u00a06455 Macleod Tr., Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wingstopcanada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been a long wait, but Shake Shack is making its way to Cowtown, with its first Alberta location poised to open in CF Chinook Centre.<\/p>\n<p>Work on the new location is currently underway, and a source close to its development told Dished that it\u2019s anticipated to be completed in the spring.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a06455 Macleod Trl. S., Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shakeshackca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hello Nori has officially confirmed that its first Calgary outpost is in the works, with the new spot slated to open in Bridgeland in early 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Known as Canada\u2019s \u201cpremier hand roll bar,\u201d Hello Nori\u2019s restaurant design will draw inspiration from the forests of the Pacific Northwest, featuring a sculptural wooden ceiling \u2014 a touch that has become synonymous with the restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>Diners in Calgary will soon be able to try Hello Nori\u2019s menu of 16 different varieties of hand rolls, featuring options such as Bluefin tuna, Snow crab, truffle lobster, and Hokkaido scallop.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0885 1st Ave. NE, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hellonori\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"New Calgary restaurants\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"507\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2215561\" style=\"color:transparent\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Alva-bar-in-Calgary.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2215561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">C.A. Restaurant Enterprises<\/p>\n<p>Alva, a new Canadiana-themed restaurant, will be a new 6,000-square-foot space with 50-foot ceilings, featuring a large bar in the centre of the room, as well as lots of cozy seating.<\/p>\n<p>As well as its indoor dining area, Alva will also be utilizing some of the outdoor space in front of The Edison, with a two-tiered south-facing patio, with some seating at street level and some around four feet above, where there will also be a canopy to protect from the rain as well as the sun.<\/p>\n<p>The spot is slated to open in June 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0150 9th Ave. SW, Calgary<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Still hungry? Discover\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dishedcalgary?lang=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dished Calgary on TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There\u2019s never a dull day in Calgary, with a near constant rotation of exciting new restaurants set to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":495088,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":{"0":"post-495087","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-calgary","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-calgary","10":"tag-canada"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/495087","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=495087"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/495087\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/495088"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=495087"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=495087"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=495087"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}