Here at Dished, we love nothing more than a new restaurant opening, and fall is gearing up to be a spectacular season in Calgary for restaurant openings. Plenty of new spots and bars are opening in the city, and our to-eat lists are growing daily. From large international chains to local eateries, here are some of the most highly anticipated restaurants and bars opening in Calgary this fall.
US chain Chick-fil-A has recently returned to Alberta, opening its first location at this summer. Luckily, Calgarians won’t have long to wait before they can get their hands on Chick-fil-A’s signature chicken sandwiches and waffle fries, as its location on Macleod Trail is gearing up to open this fall. 9223 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary Aloha Modern Kitchen, a new restaurant from the team behind The J Spot, is slated to open this fall.
The eatery will bring a slice of Hawaii to YYC, offering an array of island dishes and tropical cocktails. A brand-new taqueria experience is set to open in Calgary’s Marda Loop neighbourhood in the coming months. Spearheaded by Chef Mikko Tamarra of Fortuna’s Row and the incredibly popular pop-up Con Mi Taco, Masa Mama is set to be Calgary’s newest spot for tacos and modern Mexican cuisine.
Marda Loop, Calgary One of the city’s most exciting pop-ups, Scozzafava’s Deli, will open its first permanent home on September 28. Since its launch in 2022, hundreds of Calgarians have patiently waited in line to purchase Scozzafava’s signature hoagies. 100.