Bar Gigi

Bar Gigi is Crescent Heights’ cozy new hotspot, brought to life by three friends who turned a shared dream into one of Calgary’s most buzzed-about restaurants.

With just seven tables and a menu fired over live coals – think prawn toast, grilled beef rib and charred cabbage skewers, this is the kind of place where every dish tells a story.

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Bar Gigi

Bar Gigi is the creation of three friends – Jaden Kanomata, Alessandro Chinea and Kayla Blomquist – who met while working together. Deciding to take a leap of faith, they pooled their savings and opened their first restaurant in the former Halibut House space on Edmonton Tr. in Crescent Heights. Since its debut in 2024, Bar Gigi has earned a devoted following with its exceptional dishes cooked over live coals, including standouts like prawn toast, charred cabbage skewers and grilled beef rib. With only seven tables, the intimate atmosphere makes reservations a hot commodity, but cancellations are posted on Instagram and OpenTable for a second chance. While you won’t find traditional fish and chips on the menu, the carefully curated selection allows the team to focus on quality and flavour in every dish. Reflecting their dedication and hard work, Bar Gigi offers a dynamic menu that changes when inspiration strikes. The team’s commitment to thoughtful, high-quality cooking is matched by an equally exceptional bar menu. Open seven days a week for dinner, reservations are recommended.*

Bar Gigi | 336 9th Ave. N.E. | @_bargigiyyc