Confusion Corner 500 Corydon Ave, 204-284‐6666. This sleek, casual restaurant and lounge attracts a young, hip crowd. Try the halloumi fish tacos served on purple tortilla. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Grizzly Goose 1- 845 Dakota St, 204-253-6335. Smart fare in a space with rec room vibes. The Goose burger tops the list of comforting sandwiches, pizzas and entrees. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V The Grove 164 Stafford St, 204-415‐3262. Elegantly presented British pub fare is served alongside some of the best burgers in the city. Warm feta dip is luscious. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V The King’ s Head Pub 120 King St, 204-957‐7710. Enjoy a crisp pint in an English pub setting with extensive British-style Indian food menu. Offers 30 local and import beers on tap. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Langside Grocery 164 Langside St, 204-783-6154. Contemporary lounge in a corner brick building in West Broadway. Small plates pair nicely with creative cocktails. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Leopold’ s Tavern 7 locations, 1-855-522-5367. The cozy bar’ s large menu features pub snacks, burgers and poutines. Eat big and get your photo on the Wall of Fame. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V The Lounge at the Fairmont 2 Lombard Pl, 204-957-1350 An elegant hotel lounge serves globally and seasonally inspired comfort dishes with flair.
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Nonsuch Brewing Co 125 Pacific Ave, 204-666-7824. Cool brewery with their newest rain room, look up. Offers shareable inspired cheffy plates to go with their brews. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V One Great City Brewing Co 1596 Ness Ave, 204‐210‐2337. Sleek brewpub with a creative menu of elevated bar food to match six varieties of beer brewed on site.
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Park Alleys 730 Osborne St, 204-560-5067. Astonishingly popular South Osborne gathering place for its five pin bowling, live music and burgers, salads and pizza. Rotating beers on tap. LP, A, IA, M, V The Roost 651 Corydon Ave, 204‐414‐9313. A place to perch on Corydon Ave, with clever cocktails incorporating seasonal ingredients matched by creative small plates. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Rosé Coffee and Wine B-474 Main St, 204-505-4567. Shades of rose colour this luxe lounge. Expect trending cocktails that sparkle, and creative artistically presented dishes. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V bestlist
Shannon’ s Irish Pub 175 Carlton St, 204-943‐2302. Irish hospitality is extended through classic pub food and traditional Irish dishes, like shephard’ s pie prepared with ground lamb. LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Solera 725 Osborne St, 204-219-2276. Adjacent speakeasy style secret lounge of Tabula Rasa pours excellent crafted cocktails in a sexy interior. Scallops crudo in passionfruit sauce are extraordinary.
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Tavern on King Edward 1760 Sargent Ave, 204-594-5852. The rustically appointed space enveloped in the Sandman Signature hotel hits the mark with global foodie favourites, WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Tavern United Six locations. Play a game of darts or sit back and watch the big game on one of many screens at this casual sports pub. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Toad in the Hole 155 Osborne St, 204-284‐7201. One of the first pubs in town,“ the Toad” is extremely popular with the Village crowd for its tipples and board games. WA, LP, SP, M, V Underdogs 2609 Portage Ave, 204‐615‐6104. Rally around smart, creative pub staples at this sports bar-styled spot. Perogy nachos and chorizo poutine give bar food a good name. LP, IA, M, V Uptown Alley Restaurant 1301 St Matthews Ave, 204-488-0000. Forget bland bowling snacks! In between strikes, nibble on fish tacos, a gourmet burger or share-ables like fried pickle spears. LP, A, IA, M, V The Yellow Dog Tavern 386 Donald St, 204‐775‐6676. Simple, scratch-made food such as perogies, pizza, bruschetta and soups make this deep fryer-free tavern a perfect place to have a pint. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
REGIONAL / CANADIAN
Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd, 204-489‐6963. Talented Chef Lorna Murdoch uses fresh products sourced locally to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine with precision and care. The award-winning wine list is exclusively Canadian. LP, A, IA, M, V Gates on Roblin 6945 Roblin Blvd, 204-224‐2837. This elegant country estate has several rooms offering a charming, contemporary dining atmosphere. Pan-Canadian menu is strong on fish and meat. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar 145 The Leaf Way, 204-927-7222 This on-site restaurant at The Leaf is Assiniboine Park’ s newest attraction. Eager foodies are drawn to an inspired menu of thoughtful dishes.
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Pineridge Hollow 67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E, Oakbank, 204‐777‐3880. Beautiful country restaurant grows and raises much of its own ingredients. Try mushroom filled perogies. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Smith 75 Forks Market Rd, 204‐944‐2445. Plays on plaid and nostalgic Canadian touches offer a backdrop to scratch-made regional cuisine. Pounded cheese is a favourite shareable starter. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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SPANISH
Carnaval Brazilian BBQ 270 Waterfront Dr, 204‐505‐0945. Winnipeg’ s only Brazilian barbeque has carved out a sizzling carnivore’ s paradise in the Exchange District.
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Cordova 93 Albert St, 204-691-1900. Europeaninfluenced tapas, beer and wine selection is served in a lively room. Chicken liver pâté is luscious and smooth. LP, IA, M, V Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave, 204‐219‐5398. Argentinean-style pizza boutique serves up pies with unique toppings, and empanadas. LP, SP, IA, M, V Hermanos 179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-219-0779. Nibble on tapas and mains, such as the steak topped with crab chevre cream and zippy chimichurri at this rustic Latin spot that has captured the hearts of many. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
STEAK & SEAFOOD
529 Wellington Steakhouse 529 Wellington Cres, 204-487‐8325. A renovated historic mansion offers grand style along with top Canadian prime beef. Over 800 wine list selections draws the city’ s toniest clientele. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave, 204‐788‐2015. This stylish and swanky Canadian steakhouse chain flaunts an in-house butcher and pastry chef.
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Hy’ s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl, 204‐942‐1000. A classic Winnipeg establishment for more than 60 years, comfortably opulent with traditional dark panelling.
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The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St, 204-942‐7619; 2034 McGillivray Blvd, 204-477‐5300; 2553 Portage Ave, 204-885‐5275. The Keg delivers sizzling steaks, prime rib and lobster tails. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Rae & Jerry’ s 1405 Portage Ave, 204-783‐6155. Little has changed at this steakhouse since its inception in 1957. Attentive service and old school favourites retain their charm. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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