City: Yellowknife
Top Restaurants in Yellowknife
Yellowknife Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Yellowknife
The land of the midnight sun awaits on the northern shores of Great Slave Lake in Yellowknife, a small but diverse city famous for its spectacular wilderness. Sitting on the edge of the Arctic Circle, the city enjoys summer days with nearly 24 hours of sunlight, and dark winter skies lit up by aurora borealis. Once a gold rush town and now a diamond mining town, Yellowknife is the hub of northern activities, ranging from dog sledding and cross-country skiing to backpacking and birding.
Things to do in Yellowknife
1. A Taste of Saigon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By Cutie888 - Manila
The outside of this restaurant looked drab and unappealing but the inside was lively and teeming with people during lunchtime. The noodle soup was hot and tasty and hit just the right spot with the subzero weather outside, and the rice topping with pork and prawns had authentic Vietnamese flavors. The service was fast but not exactly friendly. There was good value for money since the price was relatively cheap for the large servings of food. Definitely a must-visit, especially during the cold winter months!
2. Gold Range Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By travelinteacher1282 - Oxnard, California
My boyfriend and I ate here twice on our trip to Yellowknife. Best I can compare to is Denny's/Diner style breakfast food and then a full Chinese food menu too. One of the more reasonably priced places to eat in Yellowknife. Looked like lots of locals and their pick up/take away line was ringing quite a bit while we ate there. I had french toast one time and grilled cheese and a Chinese noodle dish on our second visit. Everything was good and hearty, nothing amazing but if just want fair prices and good portion with a decent size menu selection, this is the place.
3. Bullocks' Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 974 reviews
Reviewed By Daian H
Quirky little cabin in Old Town, Yellowknife serving up huge portions. Tasty, tender fresh baked bread, local fish cooked up however you like. Friendly staff. A go-to place for tourists so the tiny dining room was full and we came back later for dinner. Come early, get your name on the wait list then wander Okd Town until dinner.
4. Traders Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By YKexplorers - Yellowknife, NWT
We had been boycotting Traders Grill for some time because of food quality. We came for an anniversary dinner. After waiting five minutes to get someone’s attention we were told we could have a table but we had to be “gone in 45 minutes.” When we asked if we could get served quickly, he laughed and said there was no way. That was enough for us. We went to the hotel next door, were welcomed, got great service and food. It will be a long time before we even consider the Explorer again!
5. Javaroma Gourmet Coffee & Tea
Overall Ratings
4 based on 110 reviews
Javaroma is a coffee shop/ Restaurant with Four locations to serve you: Downtown, two at YZF Airport, Legislative Assembly We offer variety of Speciality hot and cold drinks, Freshly baked Muffins, cinnamon Rolls, Strudels, Turn overs, breakfast Bagels and Bagel Dandwiches for Lunch and Supper. Not to mention our daily Specusl and Desserts. We toast our Coffee Locallyin Yellowknife-NT
Reviewed By Rousu - Edmonton, Canada
We went here for breakfast before a morning meeting. The location is excellent, right in the middle of downtown with good access to many places. The big windows facing the street also help to give the place that 'downtown' vibe, which is nice.
We had a couple of specialty coffees here. I wasn't very impressed with the quality of the coffee. It didn't seem much different to me than what I could get at an generic restaurant or fast-service coffee shop. I was expecting a bit more from a specialized cafe like this.
Likewise, the food was average. It was tasty, but not much different that I could have received from any other generic restaurant. I was expecting a bit more from a cafe like this.
Overall this place is decent and are well located. If you're downtown it's a respectable option.
6. Wildcat Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By Ingri-ingri - Vancouver, Canada
Really sweet place with local vibe! I love the cabin feel and the food is pretty great! The bison pouting is amazing! The bison stew, chicken roti, and the vege dip appetizer are all amazing! I was disappointed in the Korean chicken wings and jambalaya though! Overall great night and good food! It's communal Seating so you don't need to wait too long for a table!
7. Black Knight Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By neamman - Toronto Canada
Came in for the warmth and loved the food. For those of you who like British football this is a Rangers pub but a few other club scarfs can be seen. Food is excellent and reasonable for the area. Note that given the geographic location all food and drink is more expensive than "down south". Staff is friendly and the food and drink selection excellent.
8. Thornton's Wine & Tapas Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 138 reviews
Wedged discreetly between a bowling alley and a shooting range is Yellowknife’s hidden gem. A great wine selection, beer, cocktails, paired with Yellowknife's finest cuisine makes for an unexpected night out. An early bird? Join us on Sunday's for a bottomless brunch like no other. Call 867-669-WINE (9463) to reserve. Reservation are highly recommended. Cheers!
Reviewed By Rotors - Connecticut
Very nice atmosphere. Friendly service. Nice menu selection. Had the pan seared steak. Excellent seasoning. Sample platter as appetizer was also very good. Sticky pudding for dessert. And half price wine on Wed was great. Definitely recommend. All co workers also enjoyed it.
9. Sushi North
Overall Ratings
4 based on 132 reviews
Sushi North serves a best selection of delicious, traditional, high-quality fresh food. Specially Arctic Char!! Featuring tasty seaweed salads and many appetizers, noodles, rice, Uramaki (inside out roll with rice and fillings) Triyaki chicken and an assorted selection of the finest seafood, there is certainly something for everyone. Here at Sushi North, we are praised for our great food, relaxed atmosphere, friendly experienced staff and extremely affordable prices. Sushi North is full service restaurant; open Monday - Saturday 1130am-1900pm with the option for collection as well as a Delivery service available with Jerries service Happy Hour Special Draft beer $3
Reviewed By TONY L - Vancouver, Canada
After a nightmare last night at the Vietnamese Restaurant. what a refresh come to a clean ,happy ,family restaurants ,this restaurant is local number one Sushi place ,is on the second floor , it is almost -18c ,out side ,we went up the second floors , ,WOW! the whole place almost full ,not a big place ,but atmosphere is very happy warm ,every one is happy ,the son at the counter to take our order ,is excellent service , menu items fabulous not pricey at all ! good quality, very impressed ! only about 6 white long tablets and some small tablets on the dinner room ,but also they have a nice Bar Style Counter with chairs by the windows, the Aretic Char Special (20$ ) is absolutely fresh ! ,very impressed in a Yellowknife ! and the Ice Cream is good too ! Yes ! Ice CREAM ! the BLACK SESAME is very different ! but Great ! yes! this is my Top Five Restaurants in Yellowknife ! ,so ,if you in Yellowknife , ,must try this restaurant they closed on Sunday and Monday , open till 7pm daily ! P.S ..Ladies ,also you got to try use the washroom ,the seat is sofa , warm and clean ! my girlfriend#1 keep going back just sit on in ! I wished I can go in and try it out ! SPECTACULAR !
10. Dancing Moose Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 272 reviews
Enjoy the ambiance of Old Yellowknife. In summer, dine outside on Yellowknife Bay under the midnight sun. In winter, inside, while checking out the Northern Lights. We are licensed, offer premium coffees & desserts, breakfast, lunch and supper. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM TO 9 PM.
Reviewed By Andrea_Wallette - Toronto, Canada
The artwork and the ambiance of the cafe is lovely. Very cozy with great views.
The menu is small; however, nothing tasted processed. The wraps were tasty and the fries were homemade.
Service was very slow. There was only two women worked for seven tables and we had to ask a couple of times for our missing food. Not sure if this was an exceptionally busier day or just the norm. Staff were very friendly.
