• Jennifer Garner visited Ricky’s All Day Grill in Yellowknife and spent about three hours there.
  • The actress told staff she loved Yellowknife and called the city “awesome.”
  • Ricky’s posted a photo on Facebook; residents also shared selfies from the visit.

Jennifer Garner spotted at Ricky’s All Day Grill

Golden Globe winner Jennifer Garner visited Ricky’s All Day Grill in Yellowknife’s Centre Square Mall on Saturday, the restaurant’s co-owner said. Satwant Dhillon told Cabin Radio that staff realised a celebrity had arrived when other diners began taking photos. Garner reportedly sat and chatted in the diner for roughly three hours.

Owner and diner accounts

Dhillon described Garner as polite and said she told staff she was “just visiting” and that Yellowknife was “awesome.” Trevor Bower, a Yellowknife resident who was dining at Ricky’s, said he spoke with Garner, her partner John Miller and Garner’s mother. Bower added the group had come to see the city and hoped to catch the northern lights during their short stay.

Photo and social posts

Ricky’s posted a photo from the visit on Facebook with the caption, “See why even the stars choose Ricky’s.” (View the restaurant post: Ricky’s Facebook photo.) Residents also shared selfies and sighting posts on social media; one image that circulated showed glasses similar to ones Garner has worn in recent photos (sample photo).

Why was Jennifer Garner in Yellowknife?

Dhillon said Garner did not disclose the reason for her trip beyond visiting. While Garner has new projects in development, including a Netflix title, there was no clear professional link to Yellowknife reported. Local accounts suggest the visit was personal and focused on sightseeing.

Local reaction and marketing boost

The sighting provided an instant publicity win for the Ricky’s location, which opened in Yellowknife last year. Staff and customers described Garner as friendly and unassuming. Dhillon admitted he hadn’t seen many of her films but enjoyed meeting her nonetheless.

The brief visit highlights how celebrity sightings can quickly become local news in smaller communities. Whether fans came for autographs or photos, the moment created buzz online and in Yellowknife’s restaurants for the day.

For more, see the restaurant’s Facebook post linked above and follow local coverage for any future updates about the visit.

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