One of downtown Calgary’s most familiar dining rooms is preparing for its final bow. Murrieta’s, the long-running second-floor spot inside the historic Alberta Hotel building, will close on April 30, 2026, bringing a 25-year era on Stephen Avenue to an end.
If you’ve celebrated milestones here, lingered over oysters and wine, or soaked in that golden-hour glow from the big windows, now is the time to go back. Murrieta’s is planning a full farewell season with legacy dishes, special menus and nods to its two-and-a-half decades in the core.
And while saying goodbye to a classic always stings, this chapter closes for a reason.
A New Concept Is Already Lined Up
The Murrieta’s Restaurant Group has confirmed a new project called Alva will open in downtown Calgary spring 2026. Owner Ron Salverda says the new concept will honour the sense of connection Murrieta’s built while introducing a fresh vision for dining downtown. Details are still under wraps, but Alva is already shaping up to be one of next year’s most anticipated openings.
Why This Feels Like a Big Moment for Calgary
Murrieta’s has been part of the city’s dining DNA since 2001. It is one of those rare rooms that felt both timeless and current, with warm hospitality, a menu that balanced comfort and polish, and a space that could host everything from date nights to business dinners.
It is the kind of restaurant people returned to because it felt steady, familiar and quietly iconic. Twenty-five years is a long run for any dining room, especially downtown, which is why this farewell feels significant.
Your Last Chance to Visit
Murrieta’s will continue service until April 30, 2026, with special menus and events planned to celebrate its legacy. If the restaurant holds a place in your personal Calgary story, now is the moment to book a final visit.
And for anyone who is not ready to say goodbye, Murrieta’s in Canmore remains open, and the group’s University District spot, Borough Bar + Grill, continues to serve its modern comfort-driven menu.
Murietta’s
808 1 St SW #200