Calgary's Most Anticipated New Restaurants, Summer 2026
A running list of the Calgary restaurant openings drawing the most buzz this summer, ranked by how prominently they're featured across the city's 2026 opening guides.
The podium
— top 3 by community votesAlva
New Canadiana-themed restaurant slated to open June 2026 and leading the summer opening guides.
Pali Room
Year-round Polynesian cocktail bar taking over a rooftop space; opening June 2026.
Thai Siam (Chinook outpost)
Highly anticipated second location of the beloved Thai Siam, opening this summer across from CF Chinook Centre.
To Me Vietnamese Sub
No-frills banh mi shop with a cult r/Calgary following for value and quality.
Wingstop (CF Chinook Centre)
First-wave Calgary Wingstop with a live DJ booth and a modern fast-casual fit-out.
Milpa
Authentic tapas-style Mexican that became a recurring r/Calgary favourite heading into 2026.
Carino
Italian-Japanese fusion serving creative crossovers like pork katsu curry with spaghetti carbonara; a Reddit darling.