Celebrating 22 Years Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Catering
• CLASSICS: Manitoba pickerel
• CHAR-GRILLED: In-house specialty burgers, Thin crust gourmet pizzas
• COMFORTS: Bacon wrapped meat loaf
• VEGETARIAN / VEGAN: Lettuce wraps, Thai red curry coconut stir-fry
Across the footbridge from Assiniboine Park
• Pet friendly patio 2069 Portage Ave. 204.837.7827 www. stargrill. mb. ca
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Yujiro Japanese Restaurant 1822 Grant Ave, 204-489-9254. Edward Lam’ s stylish incarnation of this former take-out spot is an ideal stop for traditional rolls. Try the delicate kaisou salad, mixed seaweed bathed in yuzu dressing. WA, LP, IA, M, V
KOREAN
IGI BBQ & Sushi Bistro 10-1875 Pembina Hwy, 204-477-9909. It’ s all about table-top, do-it-yourself barbeque at this all-you-can-eat Japanese and Korean focused restaurant. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Kimchi Sushi 1270 Pembina Hwy, 204-261-8888. 998 Keewatin St, 204-679-1269 Black walls and hanging lights give this sushi spot sleek style. The menu lists a variety of rolls as well as Korean specialties and dishes for kimchi lovers. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
mExicAN
Burrito Del Rio 433 River Ave, 204-415-5600. This Tex-Mex eatery offers made-to-order favourites, including fajitas, burritos and quesadillas. Try unique garnishes like lime sour cream and chilli-roasted corn. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Carlos & Murphy’ s 129 Osborne St, 204-284-3510. Serves Mexican cantina food such as taco salads, hot wings, chimichangas, heaping Carlos nachos and renowned iced margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
La Carnita 456 Main St, 204-504-4522. New Mexican spot brings life inside a Downtown heritage building. Mexican street corn on the cob coated in chili powder and topped with crema, queso añejo, árbol and ancho peppers is a menu highlight. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V La Roca 155 Smith St, 204-615-9605. A refreshing take on Mexican fare in downtown Winnipeg. The light and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico shine in taco trios, bright ceviche, and the city’ s best margaritas. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
middlE EAstERN
Les Saj 1038 St. James St, 204-219-8939 This is the first restaurant in Winnipeg to cook using a saj, a dome-shaped hot surface for baking flatbreads covered in za’ atar, meat or cheese. WA, IA, M, V Shawarma Khan 225 McDermot Ave, 204-504-0453. 2589 Pembina Hwy, 204-615-6006. Former Blue Bomber Obby Khan serves up his favourite food in this bright, modern space. Tackle signature dish The Wrath of Khan: halal beef / lamb, chicken and falafel all rolled into a generously stuffed pita. WA, A, IA, M, V bestlist
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Brazen Hall 800 Pembina Hwy, 204-453-7980. House-made brews on tap at the stylish spacious pub. The extensive menu includes modern snacks and entrées. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Confusion Corner Bar & Grill 500 Corydon Ave, 204-284-6666. This casual restaurant and lounge attracts a young, hip crowd. The dining room pops with the colours of prairie art on the walls. Innovative menu changes seasonally. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Cornerstone 93 Osborne St, 204-505-7772. Smart bar food reigns at this neighbourhood hotspot. Au courant menu items like pork belly and fried chicken báhn mì are highlights. WA, LP, IA, A, M, V The Grove 164 Stafford St, 204-415-3262. Pub fare like bangers and mash is served alongside chicken croquettes and personal-sized pizzas. Sixteen brews on tap including house blend Stafford Street lager. 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 Lake Of The Woods Brewing Co 750 2nd St S, Kenora, 807-468-2337. Former firestation transformed into local watering hole. On-site brewery and a vast menu of brewpub fare. 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. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Shannon’ s Irish Pub 175 Carlton St, 204-943-2302. Irish hospitality is extended through a huge menu of classic pub food and traditional Irish dishes. Also, darts and billiards. LP, SP, A, M, V, ATM
Underdogs 2609 Portage Ave, 204-615-6104. Rally around smart, creative pub staples at this sports bar styled spot. Perogy nachos, chorizo poutine, and yamtopped burgers give bar food a good name. WA, SP, LP, IA, M, V
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Blaze Restaurant & Lounge Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave, 204-944-7259. Sophisticated prairie cuisine is served in a contemporary setting. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd, 204-489-6963. Talented Chef Lorna Murdoch uses fresh products sourced locally to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine. The wine list is exclusively Canadian. LP, A, IA, M, V
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