9 Calgary restaurants and bars that recently closed or are closing soon
We’re almost halfway through the year already, and while there are plenty of exciting restaurant openings on the way, there have also been a fair few casualties in Calgary.
The restaurant industry is a notoriously fickle one, and as a result, we’ve seen some shocking closures over the last few weeks.
From a widely acclaimed Asian-inspired eatery to a long-standing Chinatown haunt, here are some of the biggest restaurant closures in Calgary.
Makan Malaysian Cuisine
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Makan Malaysian Cuisine shared on Instagram that it would be closing, just over a year after opening.
“After much consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to permanently close our Kensington location,” the post read.
The spot was known for its Malaysian dishes, including nasi lemak, laksa, and Sabah-style Butter Chicken.
Address: 314A 10th St. NW
Pablo Cheese Tart
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Japanese bakery Pablo Cheese Tart closed its YYC outpost after opening in 2021.
“Thank you for every visit, every order, and every kind word over the years,” the post reads.
Address: 602B 16th Ave. NW, Calgary
Auntie’s Chinese Burger
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Auntie’s Chinese Burger, a spot known for its unique menu of Chinese street food, is no more, with the spot now listed as “permanently closed” on Google.
The spot was known for its dishes such as the Jian Bing (Chinese crepes), cold noodles, and, of course, Chinese-style burgers, known as Roujiamo.
Address: 111 3rd Ave. SE, Calgary
Ramen Taka
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Ramen Taka, a restaurant that had been on the scene since 2021, had its final day of service on May 24.
No reason was given by the restaurant for the closure.
Address: 843 17th Ave. SW, Calgary
Love Damian
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Love Damian, which has made its home at Downtown Calgary’s Meat & Bread for the last eighteen months, has revealed that its final service was on May 29.
Brought to life by Chef Kyle Opel, inspired by his father’s love of Northern Italian cuisine, Love Damian has been serving up delicious fare from freshly baked focaccia, handmade pasta and more.
Address: Meat & Bread – 821 1st St. SW, Calgary
Pimlico Bar
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Pimlico Bar shared a post to its Instagram story, revealing that it would be closing permanently, just a year after opening.
“It didn’t last as long as we planned, but it was real while it did,” the post read.
Address: 101 – 524 17th Ave. SW, Calgary
Closing soon
Jin Bar
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Jin Bar has revealed that it will be closing its doors after five years.
The Bridgeland eatery known for its bold Asian-inspired eats is set to close, with its final service taking place on May 30.
“As we prepare for our final service, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone
who has dined with us, celebrated with us, shared kind words, and helped make Jin Bar
part of Calgary’s dining community,” the team said in a statement.
Address: 24 4th St. NE, Calgary
Franca’s
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Franca’s, the Edmonton Trail spot which has been open for over 20 years, will be closing soon, with its final dinner service set to take place on Saturday, May 30.
While many will be sad to see Franca’s go, the owners also shared the exciting news that the space would very soon be home to a brand-new restaurant, Petalo.
Address: 3811 Edmonton Trl. NE # 100, Calgary
Murrieta’s – Calgary
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Last year, Ron Salverda, president and CEO at C.A. Restaurant Enterprises, told Dished that, after a phenomenal 25 years in the space, Murrieta’s would be closing in April 2026.
However, in a recent Instagram post, Murrieta’s shared the joyous news that it would be hanging around for a little bit longer, with its new closing date slated for Aug. 1, 2026.
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