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.
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New Canadiana-themed restaurant slated to open June 2026 and leading the summer opening guides.
New Canadiana-themed restaurant slated to open June 2026 and leading the summer opening guides.
Year-round Polynesian cocktail bar taking over a rooftop space; opening June 2026.
Year-round Polynesian cocktail bar taking over a rooftop space; opening June 2026.
Highly anticipated second location of the beloved Thai Siam, opening this summer across from CF Chinook Centre.
Highly anticipated second location of the beloved Thai Siam, opening this summer across from CF Chinook Centre.
No-frills banh mi shop with a cult r/Calgary following for value and quality.
No-frills banh mi shop with a cult r/Calgary following for value and quality.
First-wave Calgary Wingstop with a live DJ booth and a modern fast-casual fit-out.
First-wave Calgary Wingstop with a live DJ booth and a modern fast-casual fit-out.
Authentic tapas-style Mexican that became a recurring r/Calgary favourite heading into 2026.
Authentic tapas-style Mexican that became a recurring r/Calgary favourite heading into 2026.
Italian-Japanese fusion serving creative crossovers like pork katsu curry with spaghetti carbonara; a Reddit darling.
Italian-Japanese fusion serving creative crossovers like pork katsu curry with spaghetti carbonara; a Reddit darling.
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