Saying Goodbye: Calgary restaurants that have closed their doors recently
As the month draws to a close, there have been a fair few Calgary restaurant closures to take note of. The restaurant industry is notoriously tricky, and over the course of November, we’ve seen some casualties.
While some spots are temporarily closed, others are gone for good. From a popular chain restaurant to a Guy Fieri-approved taco spot, here were the most noteworthy restaurant closures in Calgary this month.
Closed
Applebee’s
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After speculation online, it looks as though Applebee’s has, in fact, closed its final Calgary location at 388 Country Hills Blvd. NE.
The spot was listed as “permanently closed” on Google, but this has since been changed to “temporarily closed,” so there may still be hope for the location yet.
Address: 388 Country Hills Blvd. NE #707, Calgary
The Moose and Poncho
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The Moose and Poncho, a taco spot visited by none other than Guy Fieri, confirmed that it had closed its doors at its Calgary locations due to the rising cost of ingredients.
“Unfortunately, high prices in quality products forced us to close our doors. We are always focused on bringing the best to your plate, and our values come first before even thinking of lowering our standards,” the team shared.
Address: First Street Market – 1327 1st St. SW, Calgary
Closing soon
Murrieta’s – Calgary
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Murrieta’s will be closing its downtown Calgary location at 808 1st St. SW next year, after 25 years in the space.
Ron Salverda, president and CEO at C.A. Restaurant Enterprises, told Dished that the reason behind the closure was financial after not being able to secure a “fair and equitable” lease.
However, the team is looking for a new location for the iconic restaurant in Calgary, and its Canmore location will remain in place. Guests still have until April 2026 to head down to Murrieta’s.
Address: 808 1st St. SW #200, Calgary
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