The hottest new restaurants you need to check out in Calgary

Aug 16 2026, 4:00 pm

It may be summer, but Calgary’s restaurant scene waits for no one, with a ton of new spots to dine out opening in the city over the last few weeks.

From a prestigious Vancouver cocktail bar that’s made its way across provinces to a brand-new cozy restaurant from the team behind a super popular pop-up, there’s a lot to check out.

Without further ado, here are some of the hottest new spots that have recently opened in Calgary.

Mount Pleasant Vintage

Hailing from Vancouver, the acclaimed Mount Pleasant Vintage, a neighbourhood cocktail bar and grill-come-vintage store, has just opened on 1st Street SW, complete with a rooftop patio.

The spot offers everything from signature cocktails and highballs to a killer happy hour with hot dogs, burgers and more.

Address:Ā 1207 1st St. SW, Calgary

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Prado Coffee

 

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Prado Coffee, a well-known Vancouver cafe, has just opened its first Calgary location in Britannia Plaza, taking over the old Starbucks space.

With a focus on high-quality, specialty coffee, and delicious pastries, Prado Coffee has built up quite the reputation over the years, becoming a firm favourite for many in Vancouver.

Address:Ā 814 49th Ave. SW, Calgary

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Skelly Club & Flat Boy Burgers

Sea Change Brewing Co’s newest project, Skelly Club, is finally open to the public, as well as Flat Boy Burgers, operating out of 820 11th Ave. SW.

The spot offers a new spot to grab Sea Change’s much-loved craft beer, Shiddy’s spirits and delicious burgers, fries and shakes, all in one location.

Address:Ā 820 11th Ave. SW, Calgary

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Pastiche

 

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Pastiche, a new chef-driven restaurant and wine bar, has just opened in Bridgeland, with the concept brought to life by the pair behind Love Damian, Chef Kyle Opel and sommelier Jason Exton.

Address: 24 4th St. NE, Calgary

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