Trader's Grill Restaurant – Fine Yellowknife Cuisine

The Executive Chef at Trader's Grill is Mr. Rick Cole.  Rick joined the Explorer's Culinary Arts Department in summer 2011 and is award winning chef who has worked in hotels and resorts across Canada.  

To learn more about Chef Rick Cole, please click here.

If you are in the mood for something lighter, sample our lightly Baked Salmon with Hollandaise sauce or our grilled Lemon Butter Arctic Char. The Trader’s Grill restaurant at The Explorer Hotel is a hub of business and entertainment in Yellowknife. Our loyal guests appreciate the many conveniences that only the Explorer provides.

If it is -40C and you don't want to go out, there is no reason to sit alone in your hotel room for the evening. Revel in the spectacular view through our floor to ceiling windows as you relish fine local cuisine in Traders Grill.

Superb steaks, a warm and relaxed atmosphere, friendly people and great service. Join us for a truly satisfying experience in a comfortable, casual and contemporary setting. Let us create a fun and memorable evening for you, your friends or your business associates.

To make reservations, please call 1-800-661-0892 or (867) 873 3531.

The Trader’s Grill hotel restaurant regular hours are:

Breakfast - Click Here to See Our Breakfast Menu
Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 11:00 am
Saturday 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Sunday 8:00 am to 10:00 am

Lunch - Click Here to See Our Lunch Menu
Monday to Saturday
11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Dinner - Click Here to See Our Appetizers, Entrees, Desserts & Wine Pairing Menu.

Monday to Sunday
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Sunday Brunch
Join us too for the best Sunday Brunch in the North running every Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

In-Room Dining
Also, if you prefer dining in the privacy or your own room, don’t forget about our room service options.

Private Dining Rooms
Trader’s Grill also offers two private dining rooms for a special celebratory dinner or private business meeting. Please contact our front desk for reservations.

Our unique hotel restaurant is at your service!