Calgary’s dining scene is losing several established names in the coming weeks, as a mix of permanent shutdowns and a temporary pause hit restaurants across the city.
Yellow Door Bistro, the contemporary restaurant located inside Hotel Arts on 12th Avenue SW, announced it is winding down service after 13 years in operation. The restaurant did not give a reason for the closure, but thanked customers in a social media post for being part of celebrations and everyday dining over the years.
Property Dispute Forces Temporary Closure
Weaselhead Bar & Grill has also closed its doors, though the business says the shutdown is not permanent. The restaurant cited what it called “irreconcilable differences” with its property manager as the reason for pausing operations, according to a statement posted on Instagram.
More Closures Planned in Coming Months
Two other Calgary restaurants have set final dates for later this year. Koko Japanese Eatery + Convenience, a sister concept to the city’s Ryuko restaurants, will close its location on 17th Avenue SW, with its last day of service set for September 30.
Ricardo’s Hideaway, known for its rum-based cocktails near 17th Avenue, is set to close at the end of the year after a decade in business. The restaurant plans to mark the closure with a summer-long farewell celebration, including drink specials and late-night food offerings, before shutting down for good.
Together, the closures mark a notable shift in Calgary’s restaurant landscape, even as the city has also seen a number of new restaurant openings in recent weeks.
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