The restaurant industry is notoriously a fickle one, and that occasionally leads to some unfortunate losses to the city’s dining scene.
Over the course of 2024, there were quite a few restaurant closings in Edmonton, and while some of these spots plan to be revived with a new concept, others have closed for good.
Here are some of the most notable restaurants and bars that closed their doors in Edmonton in 2024.
Filistix, which offers an elevated Filipino dining experience in Edmonton, is wrapping up service at its downtown location on December 31 after five and a half years.
Filistix, which was founded by Ariel Del Rosario and Roel Canafranca, has been a longstanding part of the YEG food scene since opening its food truck in 2008 before expanding to locations at the University of Alberta, downtown and Takam Market.
Address: 10621 100th Avenue, Edmonton
Biera, a popular neighbourhood restaurant in YEG’s Ritchie Market, is set to close by the end of December, along with Blind Enthusiasm’s Market Brewery location and the Biera Market.
“Due to changes to market conditions, we feel the restaurant is in need of a revamp, but we’re not going to be the ones to do it,” said Greg Zeschuk, owner of Biera and Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Company.
Address: 9570 76th Avenue NW, Edmonton
Diced, a board game eatery which opened in YEG in April, revealed it would be closing by the end of the summer.
“Despite the incredible support from many of you and the positive feedback we’ve received, we have found it challenging to generate consistent business at this new location,” Diced said in the Instagram post.
Address: 10704 124th Street, Edmonton
Popular Italian spot Uccellino is undergoing some big changes, with the closure of its location on Jasper Avenue.
Luckily, Uccellino won’t be gone for good. It reopened in a new location this fall under the name Olia. The menu features many of the dishes Edmontonians know and love from Uccellino, as well as some brand-new additions and a pasta-tasting menu.
Address: 10349 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
NongBu Korean Eatery, a staple for authentic Korean cuisine in the city, closed its doors after a decade.
“Thank you for all the great stories and memories about what Nongbu means to you. We are so blessed to have had your loyal support and friendship over the years. It’s hard to believe that it has come to an end,” the restaurant said in an Instagram post.
Address: 8115 104th Street NW, Edmonton
Chicken For Lunch, one of Edmonton’s most popular lunchtime spots, closed its doors in February after 32 years.
Luckily for those with fond memories of Chicken For Lunch and its owner, Amy Quon, she will still be found at The Lingnan, another restaurant owned by her family, serving up her special dry spicy chicken.
Address: 10060 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
Popular soul food restaurant Northern Chicken announced in January that it would be closing down its 124th Street location.
Just weeks after announcing the closure of one outpost, it shared it would also be closing its 104th Street outpost after more than seven years.
In an Instagram post announcing the closure, Northern Chicken said it had “gotten too tough to carry on.”
“Thank you for supporting our attempt at doing things a little differently in this crazy game,” the post continued.
The spot was known for its menu of classic comfort food such as BBQ meats, fried chicken, and sandwiches.
Address: 10184 104th Street NW, Edmonton
Address: 10704 124th Street, Edmonton
Louisiana Purchase, a Cajun and Creole restaurant in North Edmonton, quietly closed its doors.
It first opened in 1989 and was known for dishes such as Louisiana Jambalaya, Gumbo, and Catfish tacos.
The restaurant also had a rock n’ roll connection, as The Rolling Stones are rumoured to have ordered a dish made up of Louisiana Jambalaya, Creole shrimp, red beans, and sausage when they performed in Edmonton in 1994. The dish was then renamed the “Satisfaction Plate.”
Address: 13503 St. Albert Trail NW, Edmonton
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