Best Restaurants in Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray's dining scene serves 80,568 residents and oil sands workers with top-rated spots like East Village Pub, Mitchell's Cafe (since 1996), and Yoshi Japanese. $210,000 average household income supports diverse cuisine from casual to fine dining.
Top-Rated Fort McMurray Restaurants
Discover Fort McMurray's best dining establishments, from East Village Pub (highest rated) to Mitchell's family legacy, serving Wood Buffalo's diverse community with quality cuisine and local atmosphere.
East Village Pub
Best Reviewed Restaurant
OpenTable's "best reviewed restaurant in Fort McMurray." Locally owned upscale pub offering exceptional food, handcrafted cocktails, and Skip the Dishes delivery. Great atmosphere for dining and socializing.
Specialty: Upscale pub fare, craft cocktails, daily features
Service: Dine-in, Skip the Dishes delivery
Rating: #1 reviewed restaurant on OpenTable
Premium Steakhouses
The Keg & Blue Diamond
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar offers upscale dining with premium steaks and extensive wine selection. Blue Diamond rated by TripAdvisor as "probably the best here in Fort McMurray."
The Keg: Premium steaks, extensive wine list, upscale atmosphere
Blue Diamond: TripAdvisor's top-rated, exceptional cuisine
Price Range: Very expensive, special occasion dining
Yoshi Japanese
Best Japanese in Fort McMurray
Yoshi Japanese Restaurant is acclaimed as "the best Japanese restaurant in Fort McMurray" with authentic sushi, sashimi, and traditional Japanese cuisine. Also featuring Juba Restaurant for diverse international flavors.
Yoshi: Best Japanese, authentic sushi & sashimi
Also Try: Juba Restaurant, Cedars Bakery & Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean options
Mitchell's Cafe
Family-Owned Since 1996
Must-visit family-owned cafe operating since 1996, famous for homemade soup and sandwiches. Eagle Ridge Eatery & Cafe serves all-day breakfast with Wood Buffalo Coffee Co. beans.
Mitchell's: Since 1996, homemade soup & sandwiches
Eagle Ridge: All-day breakfast, Wood Buffalo Coffee Co.
Yelp Rating: Both highly rated local favorites
Montana's BBQ
BBQ & Sports Bar
Montana's BBQ & Bar at 9705 Hardin Street features in-house smoked ribs, beef brisket, and grilled steaks. Famous for half-price wings Mondays, $5 tacos Tuesdays, All-You-Can-Eat ribs Wednesdays.
Specials: Half-price wings Mon, $5 tacos Tue, AYCE ribs Wed
Address: 9705 Hardin Street (near Peter Pond Mall)
Features: Sports bar, in-house smoked meats, full bar
Earls & Brewhouse
Reliable Chains
Earls Kitchen + Bar delivers consistent quality with daily features and handcrafted cocktails during Happy Hour. The Canadian Brewhouse offers Canadian-themed sports bar atmosphere with extensive menu.
Earls: Consistent quality, daily features, Happy Hour cocktails
Canadian Brewhouse: Canadian-themed sports bar & grill
Service: Both known for reliable food and service
Fort McMurray Dining Insider Guide
Navigate Fort McMurray's dining scene with local knowledge for reservations, timing, and oil sands community culture.
Local Dining Strategy
- • Book East Village Pub on OpenTable - highest rated restaurant
- • Montana's: Half-price wings Monday, $5 tacos Tuesday, AYCE ribs Wednesday
- • Avoid crew change days (7-day oil sands rotations) - busier restaurants
- • The Keg & Blue Diamond: Reserve ahead for special occasions
- • Mitchell's Cafe: No reservations needed, arrive early for lunch
Oil Sands Community Dining
- • $210,000 average household income supports quality over price mentality
- • Hearty portions for oil sands workers in harsh -25°C winters
- • Many restaurants busy during crew changes (every 7 days)
- • Local favorites: 61.5% of residents support local businesses first
- • WinterPLAY & interPLAY events feature restaurant vendor participation
Supporting Fort McMurray's Local Businesses
From East Village Pub's upscale dining to Mitchell's Cafe comfort food, Fort McMurray's restaurant scene reflects our oil sands community's $210,000 average income and quality-first mentality. Sunshine Dry Cleaners keeps your dining attire pristine since 2013.
Location & Hours
Phone
587-276-2998
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: Closed