Winning Fans With
Diner Hits
since 1986
• Eggs Benedict • Burgers
• Clubhouse Sandwiches
• Hot Turkey &
Beef Sandwiches
43 Sherbrook St. 204-774-0818
Great
Local Eats
Comfort food favourites
•
Breakfast, burgers,
sandwiches and more
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Full menu available all day
660 Osborne St.
(204) 475-4250
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Mango’s Restaurant
1 Ocean Dr, Off Hwy 59, Scanterbury,
MB, 1-877-775-8259. Canadian and
tropical delights served in a 1920s-style
setting at South Beach Casino. Chef
Richard de Krijger’s new menu is worth
the drive. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Park Café
330 Assiniboine Park Dr,
204-927-6080. Situated in the Qualico
Family Centre, the breakfast and
lunch menu serves comforting,
casual dishes. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
CHINESE Bernstein’s Deli
1-1700 Corydon Ave, 204-488-4552.
Jewish specialties and homestyle take-
out. Eat-in menu features deli staples
like bagels thickly layered with cream
cheese and lox. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Falafel Place
1101 Corydon Ave, 204-489-5811.
True to its name, this bustling diner
specializes in Israeli-style falafel balls
and vegan breakfasts. WA, IA
The Nook Diner
43 Sherbrook St, 204-774-0818. Daytime
neighbourhood hangout pushes out
short order favourites including a
scrumptious eggs Benedict. Breakfast
served all day. WA, LP, SP, IA, M,
Oscar’s Deli
175 Hargrave St, 204-947-0314. Jewish-
style diner serving sandwiches piled
high with shaved meat alongside new
school favourites like quinoa yam hash.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Red Top Drive Inn
219 St. Mary’s Rd, 204-233-7943.
Winnipeg drive-in style diner
continues to impress locals since 1960.
Pressure fried chicken is a signature
worth waiting for. WA, LP, IA, M, V Burrito Del Rio
433 River Ave, 204-415-5600. Tex-Mex
eatery offers made-to-order favourites,
including fajitas and quesadillas.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Chosabi
Five locations, chosabi.com. Slick
and stylish order at the counter spot
serves a medley of Asian eats like sushi
burritos, ramen and poke bowls.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
The Forks Market
1 Forks Market Rd. The stylish hub
offers casual dining options centered
around The Common, which serves
local beer and wine on tap. List of
vendors and contact information at
theforks.com. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Hargrave St. Market
242 Hargrave St, hargravestmarket.
com. Mod downtown food hall
with swanky interiors houses local
restaurants and a craft cocktail bar.
Also home to Lake of The Woods
Brewing Co. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Kawaii Crepe
201-99 Osborne St, 204-415-2833;
1220 St Mary’s Rd, 204-691-3700; 4-1385
McPhillips St, 204-694-0986. Japanese
crêpe joint serves freshly prepared
sweet and savoury crêpes in a modern
atmosphere. IA, M, V
King + Bannatyne
4-100 King St, 204-691-9757. This
sandwich spot’s specialties include
juicy, tender brisket, vegan bbq pulled
jackfruit and creative weekly specials.
WA, SP, A, IA, M, V
La Pampa
10-1604 St Mary’s Road, 204-615-8969.
Authentic gourmet empanadas and
condiments in traditional and creative
flavours are prepared on site for take
out. WA, IA, M, V
Magic Bird Fried Chicken
61 Sherbrook St, 204-615-2977 ,
Southern inspired eatery specializes in
extra-crispy fried chicken with unique
flavour combinations served alongside
craft cocktails. WA, IA, M, V
Shawarma Khan
Three locations, shawarmakhan.com.
Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan serves
up his favourite Middle Eastern food
in modern spaces. Try its signature
Wrath of Khan pita. WA, A, IA, M, V
FAMILY FRENCH
Kum Koon Garden
257 King St, 204-943-4655. The city’s
largest restaurant is a Chinatown
institution that packs in patrons for
dim sum lunches. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Ming Court
236 Edmonton St, 204-949-1087.
Specializes in Northern Chinese
cuisine. Try juicy jumbo shrimp served
with sweet and sour sauce. LP, IA, M, V
North Garden
6-33 University Cres, 204-275-2591.
Innovative Cantonese and northern
Chinese cuisine are the specialties.
Barbequed half duck is roasted to crispy
perfection. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
DANISH
Bistro Dansk
63 Sherbrook St, 204-775-5662. This
nationally-recognized yet intimate
restaurant serves European comfort
food. Specialties include frikadeller and
chicken schnitzel. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
DELI/DINER
The Original Pancake House
Four locations, originalpancakehouse.ca.
A Winnipeg tradition famous for its
signature giant apple pancake. Menu
includes classic breakfasts and lunch
favourites. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
FAST CASUAL
Beaujena’s French Table
302 Hamel Ave, 204-233-4841. Chef/
owner Randy Reynold’s table d’hôte
menu serves seven-course palate-
pushing dinners at $64. Open Friday and
Saturday at 5 pm. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V