Bullocks 3534 Weaver Dr. 873-3474

Serving fresh northern fish and game daily, Bullocks is a true northern experience. Be sure to book a reservation as this Yellowknife favourite, which is known for the atmosphere as much as for the food. Overlooking Back Bay in Old Town, be prepared to grab your own drinks. Bring a marker because you may just find a spot to leave a message. Across from Weaver & Devore store.

Wildcat Café 3904 Wiley Rd 873-8850

Open May long weekend to September long weekend. This Heritage site is a vintage log cabin structure that represents the mining camp style of early Yellowknife. The café was first opened in 1937 by Willie Wylie and Smokey Stout and was later owned by Carl Jensen and Mah Gow, Yellowknife’s first recorded Chinese resident. At risk of demolition in the late 1950’s, a small group of Yellowknifers fought to have it protected. Renovated in the 70’s and reopened as a restaurant in 1979, it now serves fresh local favorites including fish and caribou.