Ohotnikov, Irkutsk: Siberian Game and Fish Open 24 Hours

Ohotnikov, Irkutsk restaurant, is a Siberian restaurant built around a hunter’s table, with dishes of wild meat and fish cooked on open fire. It is on Yadrintseva Street, in the basement of the Zvezda hotel building, and it is open round the clock, which is unusual in the city.

The menu is divided into meat dishes, called In the Footsteps of the Siberian Hunter, and fish dishes, called Fishermen’s Stories, according to a restaurant guide, and it includes Siberian classics such as stroganina and sagudai. Menus, prices and hours change, so check the official site before you go.

Quick Facts

Russian name	Ресторан «Охотников»
Address	улица Ядринцева, 1ж, цокольный этаж, Иркутск
District	Irkutsk (Oktyabrsky district, central Irkutsk)
Opening hours	Open round the clock, seven days a week, according to the official website and map listings. Breakfast is served from 07:00 to 12:00 on weekdays and until 15:00 on weekends, according to a local restaurant guide (as of October 2026 – check the official site).
Best time to visit	Mornings are calm for breakfast, and midday and evenings are busier. Because the restaurant is open round the clock, it can be a good choice for a meal at an unusual hour, but check that the full menu is served at night. Book ahead for weekend evenings and holidays.
Recommended duration	1.5 to 2 hours
Cuisine	Siberian cuisine with wild game and fish, steakhouse dishes and open-fire cooking
Price level	₽₽ · moderate
Reservations	Tables can be reserved by phone and through map services, and the restaurant also takes banquets and takeaway orders, according to listings. Walk-ins are usually possible, and the restaurant is open round the clock, but evenings and weekends can be busy, so booking is sensible for groups.
Website	restoranohotnikov.ru
Last updated	October 13, 2026

Why Visit Ohotnikov, Irkutsk?

Ohotnikov is one of the clearest places in Irkutsk to try game and Siberian fish in a single meal. The official site describes dishes of wild meat and Siberian fish on open fire, and the menu includes familiar Siberian dishes such as stroganina, sagudai, zeltz and buhler, along with dishes of northern peoples.

It also solves a practical problem, because it is open round the clock, with breakfast from early morning, according to listings. That makes it useful for late arrivals and early departures, and for a meal at an unusual hour. It has a children’s menu, a lenten menu and a wine list, according to map listings.

Highlights of Ohotnikov, Irkutsk

Game dishes from the open fire

The restaurant specializes in dishes of wild meat cooked on open fire, according to the official site and map listings. Online menus show dishes such as a roe deer dish and a moose brisket buhler. Game meat tastes different from farm meat, and the staff can explain the dishes.

Tip: Ask the waiter which game dish is the mildest if you have not tried game before.

The Siberian classics

The menu includes familiar Siberian dishes, among them stroganina, thin shavings of frozen fish, sagudai, a dish of raw fish, zeltz, a type of pressed meat, and buhler, a steamed stew with broth, according to the official site. These are dishes that locals know and that rarely appear in restaurants elsewhere.

Tip: Order stroganina as a starter to share.

Dishes of northern peoples

Alongside the classics, the menu offers less familiar dishes of the northern peoples of Siberia, according to the official site and a restaurant guide. They show a side of the regional table that is hard to find in ordinary cafes. Ask staff to explain how each dish is prepared.

Tip: Ask for an explanation before you order, since many names are unfamiliar.

Fishermen's Stories

The fish part of the menu is called Fishermen's Stories, according to a restaurant guide, and the menu includes fish dishes from Siberian waters. The official site stresses Siberian fish and open-fire cooking. Fish soup and grilled fish are among the dishes that appear in online menus.

Tip: Try a fish dish if you do not want to eat game.

Open round the clock

The restaurant is open 24 hours a day, according to the official site and listings, with breakfast served from early morning, according to a local restaurant guide. It is therefore useful for late arrivals, early trains and flights, or a meal after a night out. Hours should be checked in advance.

Tip: Check whether the full menu is available late at night.

Halls, music and banquets

The restaurant has a summer terrace, a VIP room and live music, and it takes banquets for groups of 30 to 60, according to listings. A children's menu, a lenten menu and sports broadcasts are also mentioned. The restaurant is on the basement floor of a hotel building.

Tip: Ask about live music if you want a livelier evening.

What to Order

• Stroganina, thin shavings of frozen fish
• Sagudai, a Siberian dish of raw fish
• Buhler, a steamed stew with broth
• Roe deer dish from the open fire
• Homemade noodle soup with smoked goose
• Grilled Siberian fish

Atmosphere

Ohotnikov feels like a hunting lodge in a basement. The rooms are decorated with hunting motifs, wood and trophies in a style that matches the name, and the smell of grilled meat comes from the open fire. You hear conversation, music on some evenings and the clatter of plates.

It is calm in the morning, when guests come for breakfast, and busy at midday and in the evening, when groups and families fill the tables. At night the restaurant is quieter, with a mix of hotel guests and late diners, and the mood is relaxed and informal.

Reservations and Ordering at Ohotnikov, Irkutsk

Reservations. Tables can be reserved by phone and through map services, according to listings. Walk-ins are usually possible, and the restaurant is open round the clock, but evenings, weekends and holidays can be busy, so booking is sensible for groups.

Banquets. The restaurant takes banquets, with halls in the hotel for groups of 30 to 60, according to a local restaurant guide. Ask about the minimum order and the menu.

Delivery and takeaway. Takeaway orders are mentioned in map listings, and the official site shows a menu of semi-finished products made with wild meat, but delivery areas and platforms were not verified, so check the site.

Payment. Cash in rubles is the most reliable way to pay. Whether foreign Visa and Mastercard cards work was not verified and should not be assumed, and the sanctions rules of your own country may restrict some payment services, so check this yourself.

How to Get to Ohotnikov, Irkutsk

Ohotnikov is at Yadrintseva Street 1zh, on the basement floor of the Zvezda hotel building, in central Irkutsk, in the Oktyabrsky district according to a map listing. Irkutsk has no Metro, so most visitors arrive on foot, by trolleybus, bus or taxi.

• From the center: check a map for the walking route and the entrance, since the restaurant is in the basement of a hotel building.
• By trolleybus or bus: city transport serves the area; check the current routes with the operators, since they change.
• By taxi: a taxi from the station, the airport or the center is the easiest way, and a taxi is also the practical choice at night.

Save the address in Latin letters and in Russian, and check a map on your phone before you go.

Accessibility

Accessibility was not verified. The restaurant is on the basement floor of a hotel building, so guests with reduced mobility should ask the restaurant about steps and lifts when booking, and expect icy paths outside in winter.

Food Nearby

Central Irkutsk has many cafes and restaurants, including those of the 130th Quarter, Uritsky Street and Karl Marx Street. Specific venues other than Ohotnikov were not verified here, and the distance from the restaurant to them was not checked, so check opening hours and the walking route.

What to Bring

Bring cash in rubles, a light jacket for the walk, and a reservation confirmation if you booked. In winter, wear shoes with a good grip for the sidewalks.

Photography Rules

Photography of food and the interior is usually fine, but ask staff before you photograph other guests, and avoid flash in the dining room. The exterior and the street can be photographed freely.

Family Suitability

The restaurant suits families, with a children's menu and a lenten menu, according to listings, though the game dishes may not suit all children. The restaurant is on the basement floor of a hotel building, so check access for strollers when booking.

Russia Vibes Tips

• Try one game dish and one fish dish, since that covers the two halves of the menu.
• Ask the waiter to explain unfamiliar dishes of the northern peoples before you order.
• Use the restaurant for a late dinner or an early breakfast, since it is open round the clock.
• Check the menu prices before you sit down, since sources give very different average bills.
• Take a taxi at night, and save the address in Russian for the driver.
• Ask about live music and sports broadcasts if you want a quiet table.

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FAQ: Ohotnikov, Irkutsk

Is Ohotnikov open 24 hours?

Yes, the official website and map listings show it open round the clock, seven days a week. Check that the full menu is available at night.

What kind of food does it serve?

Siberian cuisine with wild game and fish cooked on open fire, plus steakhouse dishes and Siberian classics such as stroganina and sagudai, according to the official site.

How much does a meal cost?

Sources give very different average bills, from moderate in a map listing to considerably higher in a restaurant guide, so check the current menu.

Do I need to book?

Walk-ins are usually possible, but a table is sensible for evenings, weekends and groups. See the booking section for details.

Where is it?

At Yadrintseva Street 1zh, on the basement floor of the Zvezda hotel building in central Irkutsk.

Is there a children's menu?

A children's menu and a lenten menu are mentioned in map listings, but check with the restaurant when you book.

Is there live music?

Live music is mentioned in listings, but the schedule was not verified, so ask when you book.

Can I eat breakfast there?

Yes, breakfast is served from 07:00 on weekdays until 12:00 and on weekends until 15:00, according to a local restaurant guide.