Drumheller institution since 1917; first named family restaurant in Alberta, with an adjoining pub lounge.
Yavis has been feeding Drumheller locals and visitors since 1917, and is widely regarded as the first named family restaurant in Alberta — a distinction that speaks to its deep roots in the community. Now run by a fourth-generation family, the restaurant carries that heritage into a straightforward diner atmosphere that feels unpretentious and genuinely welcoming.
The menu casts a wide net, covering breakfast, burgers, pasta, hearty sandwiches, steaks, and fish and chips — the kind of range that suits a hungry group with varying tastes after a long day on the course. There's no fuss here; it's honest, familiar cooking in a casual setting.
Attached to the restaurant is the PropRoom Lounge, a laid-back bar well suited to post-round drinks and easy conversation. Golfers playing nearby Dinosaur Trail Golf & Country Club will find Yavis a natural stop, sitting right on North Dinosaur Trail and offering both a full meal and a comfortable place to unwind without having to venture far from the course.
Golf courses on the Calgary & Area trail closest to Yavis Family Restaurant & PropRoom Lounge.