Canadian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Yellowknife

27 restaurant menus in Yellowknife, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Barren Ground Coffee
Barren Ground Coffee
97/100 (166 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Canadian
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Gastown Grill
Gastown Grill
95/100 (25 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Canadian
Burger
Canadian
"Delicious food and excellent service! 10/10..."
Andrea Aindow
"Ever good, the bestest burger and fries around. Good service..."
Jay D Horesay
"Love the..."
Tracy Turk
Birchwood Coffee Ko
Birchwood Coffee Ko
93/100 (356 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Cafe
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Canadian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
Canadian
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The coffee is the best in town, the breakfast sandwich excellent and the muffin amazing!! Love the place and the..."
Luis Villarreal
"Whoa, I mean... Had the most delicious blended iced Americano the other day, suggested by super friendly staff... The place is a lovely bright oasis..."
Brittany Cruz
"Good service. Excellent coffee. Excellent beans to take home. Innovative food. What more could you..."
Sarah E. Hoffman
Thornton's Wine & Tapas Room
Thornton's Wine & Tapas Room
90/100 (274 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
International
European
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Oyster
Tapas
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Omelette
Dumplings
Pancakes
The Mantle Restaurant
The Mantle Restaurant
90/100 (75 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Asian
Philippine
Canadian
Asian
Dinner
Breakfast
Sit down
Asian
Philippine
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
The Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery / Nwt Brewing Co
The Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery / Nwt Brewing Co
90/100 (1376 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Gastropub
Pub
Brew Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gastropub
Canadian
Brew Pub
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Nachos
Poutine
Chicken Sandwich
Fish
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Sandwiches
Tapas
Tacos
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Brew Pub
Canadian
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Wine and Beer
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Dancing Moose Cafe
Dancing Moose Cafe
89/100 (755 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Contemporary
American
Cafe
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Canadian
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Omelette
Waffles
Fish & chips
Salad
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Sandwiches
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Burger
Toasts
Sit down
American
Canadian
Contemporary
Café
Waterfront
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Coyote's Family Steakhouse
Coyote's Family Steakhouse
86/100 (466 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Cafe
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Lobster
Salad
Fish
Burger
Sit down
Canadian
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We were not even in Yellowknife for 2 hours and I booked a reservation for 9! The food was amazing, the hospitality was excellent and our whole..."
Angela Broadhead
"Best food and people. Khuyen is the best server in..."
Trevor Roddick
"Amazing service. Great Food. Owned by a very friendly family. Would definitely recommend eating..."
Trey Thomas Talbot
"Took out of town guests to Coyote’s. TOP NOTCH � Excellent Food & Service, and...found out we can get delivery...certainly will, for sure!..."
Joan Nelson
"Coyote Burger, same size as a fatburger but less expensive, fries included, with better service and you don't pay extra for bacon, mushrooms and..."
Rob Byers
"My dad and I used to have a tradition of going out for lunch when I lived in Yellowknife... I'm happy to say for our first lunch together in..."
Kaz Martin
"Awesome service and food! Highly recommend ..."
Sandra Noel
"Another wicked meal at Coyotes! Thanks Ed & Fam!..."
Candice Crookedhand
"Great service and food.... Thanks Ed, Quin and the crew for making my wife and I anniversary..."
William Macleod
"Great food, Great People, Great atmosphere! Would Recommend this place..."
Dave Cluderay
"The best..."
Brittany Napayok
Wildcat Cafe
Wildcat Cafe
86/100 (438 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Canadian
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Fish & chips
Cakes
Burger
Fish
Sit down
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Waterfront
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Bison poutine was so delicious, waitress asked how I was enjoying it, and an expletive escaped my lips quite loudly. Awesome place. It was rebuilt so..."
J.R. Michaud
"Total experience was absolutely wonderful food was amazing service was excellent well worth the..."
Danny Hamlyn
"My husband and I had lunch at your fabulous place this weekend it was very quaint and we enjoyed the food very much! The customers were friendly and..."
Carolyne Cook
"A "not to be missed" experience in Yellowknife! Great food and..."
Murray Parkins
"Great Food and great staff make for a great..."
Gary Willison
"Always one of my favorite places to eat, drink & perform... The deck and the evening sun are amazing... As are the staff &..."
James Boraski
"Great food, cold beer, smiling service, and a chance to snuggle up to a stranger. Trust me, it's..."
Jim Taylor
Javaroma Gourmet Coffee & Tea
Javaroma Gourmet Coffee & Tea
85/100 (779 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Bagels
Café
Café
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Luluz Market
Luluz Market
85/100 (179 ratings)
Dessert
Speciality Food Market
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Vegan Options
Cafe
Canadian
American
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Juice & Smoothies
Juice & Smoothies
Sandwiches
Café
American
Café
Canadian
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Cash Only
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My favourite place in Yellowknife! Fantastic house-made sausages and cured meats, best roasted chickens I've ever had, beautiful steaks, and an..."
Eva Paul
"I love all of the unique offerings!! Many high quality artisan products at a reasonable..."
Patrick Hibbitts
"I love this store. They always have the item that you need. Awesome gluten free products. I have also lucked out when looking for a awesome gift..."
MJ Good
"My son and I love the fresh deli and variety of foods. Coffees are great..."
Shawn Buckley
"Steeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..."
Terence Louis
"The xmas Yule Log is incredible. Not sure I will be able to pass it off as mine. To..."
Tracy St Denis
"Awesome paninis - beautiful store and friendly staff..."
Jennifer Wicks
"Great grilled paninis. Also, the best selection of #manly..."
Philip Boulton
"Best Store & Staff ever..."
Megan Williston
Bullock's Bistro
Bullock's Bistro
84/100 (3382 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Canadian
American
Seafood
American
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Salmon
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cod
French Fries
Fried Cod
Fish & chips
Fish
Sit down
American
Seafood
Canadian
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"We'll worth the hour wait. They were extremely busy but the staff was very friendly and tried their best to keep us updated on the wait. Once inside..."
Anne Murgg
"I found the service and food to be amazing. There is nothing like this place in Ontario. I really enjoyed My dinner and I recommend anybody visiting..."
Robert Miller
"This place kick ass! The best fish meal I ever had in my life! Friendly staff too! It's not cheap to eat there but it's worth it. Anyways, there is..."
Simon Roy
"Bullocks' was the first place I went to. It was the best meal I had in Yellowknife. The pan fried Arctic Char was absolutely amazing! The buns and..."
Phiona Chung
"Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere. Walked in the door and felt welcomed. Service was awesome. Had the Coney fish special - sooo good! One of the..."
Christina Roesler
"Was told that this was arguably the best fish and chips in the world and coming from Australia that's a pretty big call. The portion was extremely..."
Anita Noller
"Great food, a fantastic atmosphere, and awesome staff! Do yourself a favour and hit this place up - you won't regret..."
Patrick Jacques
"Great food and experience. We sat at the bench and watched it all being closed and served. Had Buffalo ribeye which was great with the same. Next..."
Darren Sutton
"Amazing place ! The best fried fish ever had . Great to visit..."
Jorawar Singh
"My friend and I went 3 times in the week we spent in Yellowknife ! Fantastic food, great staff, and amazing decor..."
Bertice Cuming
"Loved it & the best! The salad dressing and the taste of the food was so fresh &..."
Pavi Ravi
"We arrived 10 min after it opened on Sunday and it was crazy busy. The service was great the waiter let us jack someone’s table cause they were 15..."
Christina Helen
"Interesting atmosphere and the best fish I’ve ever..."
Tammy Levasseur
Gourmet Cup
Gourmet Cup
83/100 (19 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Canadian
Cafe
Canadian
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
Canadian
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Copperhouse
Copperhouse
83/100 (897 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pizza
Steakhouse
Canadian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Sit down
Canadian
Bar
Seating
Television
Table Service
Private Dining
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Beautiful space, very family friend and great food. I really appreciated the quick bread and veggie plate for my toddler, totally helped her with..."
Katie Johnson
"Professional service and friendly staff! Food and atmosphere were also spectacular! Definitely a must-eat designation for locals and travellers..."
Wes Mazur
"We have been here 5 times since they've opened and we never leave disappointed. Great food with staff and management that aim to..."
Justin Philip-Ino Rivera
"The food, decor, service and atmosphere was perfect. The place was clean and well kept. I really like the open kitchen so you have somewhat of a show..."
Remy Larrivee
"What a wonderful experience with amazing food! Everyone was extremely friendly and great with our 4 month old. The pizza was the best! Everything was..."
Stephanie Leigh
"My wife and I were amazed how nice Copperhouse looks inside and out. What a lovely and relaxing decor. The food is so tasty, made to perfection, and..."
Kerry McKerracher
"What a great place to enjoy our evening! Be it date night, dinner with the kids, or just hanging with a group of friends... there's delicious food..."
Becca Denley
"Great atmosphere to grab a cold beer and some food to share with friends. The pizza was a hit at our table and the bread at the beginning was a great..."
Samantha Stuart
"Fantastic evening at a top notch new restaurant in Yellowknife. Great atmosphere, tasty food and flowing drinks. Will be back for..."
Vinny Minett
"Went for our anniversary and decided to try a bunch of things and share. The grilled zucchini was an unexpected favourite and wings were amazing. The..."
Heidi Kane
"Best gf pizza I have ever had. I love the decor and the staff is..."
Nicho Joldersma
"Great food, service and overall experience. Love the creative menu and decor. Will definitely be back, soon and..."
Jo-Anne Cecchetto
Gold Range Bistro Ltd
Gold Range Bistro Ltd
83/100 (521 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Canadian
Canadian
Chinese
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Toasts
Omelette
Sit down
Chinese
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Black Knight Pub
Black Knight Pub
78/100 (1153 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Canadian
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Fish & chips
Salad
Wings
Fish & Chips
Curry
Fish
Sandwiches
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
Sam's Monkey Tree Pub
Sam's Monkey Tree Pub
77/100 (698 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Canadian
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Wings
Burger
Sit down
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"When I first saw the outdoor sign for Sam’s I thought it must be a family restaurant but it is, in fact, primarily a pub with food. After a rather..."
John Thompson
The Cellar Bar And Grill
The Cellar Bar And Grill
77/100 (88 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Fatburger
Fatburger
76/100 (714 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
French
Canadian
Diner
French
Canadian
American
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Burger
French
Diner
Canadian
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Of all the different fast food places around town I enjoy going to FatBurger for the following reasons: FatBurger’s food taste of quality, customer..."
Anthony O'Brien
"Well we enjoyed our food and the service and I could have a beer which was unexpected... a bit more than I wish to pay but tasty..."
Ian Brackstone
"Really liked the veggie burger. A lot of times at other places they tend to be dry not this one full of flavour. I think even meat eaters might like..."
Tracy Breton
"Fatburger has yet to disappoint me. Crispy Chicken is my favorite..."
Rhonda Sigurdson-Merko
"They have great burgers and eccellent fries. Clean..."
Alan D Sim
"Excellent food, great service. The burgers and fries are always hot and fresh and the milkshakes are awesome!!! It's nice that they offer salads as a..."
Mark Bond
"Love this place, the service was great and very..."
Robert Beaulieu
"XXXL King Supreme. I am coming for you again! This time I am gonna have a fried egg over easy on you. Mmmmmm. Hold the relish..."
Alex Ringuette
"Best breakfast sandwich I had in a very long..."
Didehcho Blondin
"The Swiss Mushroom Melt is deliciously delectable &..."
Murray McLaughlin
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
76/100 (510 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Fast food
Cafe
Cafe
Canadian
Canadian
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
Café
Fast food
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Drive Thru
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Mcdonald's
Mcdonald's
74/100 (97 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Canadian
Fast Food
Canadian
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Canadian
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
Traders Grill
Traders Grill
72/100 (390 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
American
American
International
Canadian
International
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Eggs Benedict
Beef
Omelette
Juice & Smoothies
Cakes
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Risotto
Fish & chips
Wild boar
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Crab Legs
Juice & Smoothies
Burger
Sit down
American
International
Canadian
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Parking Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Subway
Subway
71/100 (194 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Canadian
Canadian
Fast Food
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Fast food
American
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Quarry Restaurant + Lounge
Quarry Restaurant + Lounge
70/100 (539 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
American
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Bar
Canadian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Sat in the lounge section. Service was quick, mixed drinks were excellent (and I am very picky when it comes to my cosmos) and the food was..."
Jody Chatman
Quiznos
70/100 (139 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Boston Pizza
Boston Pizza
70/100 (895 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Canadian
Pizza
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Pesto
Burger
Fast food
Canadian
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
Bruno's Pizza
Bruno's Pizza
70/100 (611 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cigarettes
Pizza
Italian
Canadian
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Just my kind of Dive. This place really hit the spot after some late night drinking. I avoided the day-old pizza sitting in the display case and..."
Laughingman