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Leopold’s Tavern
696 Osborne St, 204-421-5367. The cozy
bar’s large menu features pub snacks,
burgers and poutines. Finish the Beef,
Chicken, Pig X2 burger (plus the side)
and get your photo on the wall of fame.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Nonsuch Brewing Co
125 Pacific Ave, 204-666-7824.
Cool brewery with umbrella adorned
ceiling offers seven taps of pours.
Chef Tyrone Welchinski’s seasonal
charcuterie-focused menu is exquisite.
WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
One Great City Brewing Co
1596 Ness Ave, 204‑210‑2337. Sleek St.
James neighbourhood 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
The Poutine King
121 Osborne St, 204-452-1019. The
food truck by the same name now has
a restaurant and lounge. This Osborne
Village eatery serves more than a dozen
poutines plus other pub grub favourites.
LP, 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 a changing
menu of creative small plates.
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, like sheperd’s pie prepared
with ground lamb. Also, darts and
billiards. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
Tavern United
Four locations, tavernunited.com.
Play a game of darts or pool, or sit
back and watch the big game on one
of many big screens at this English
sports pub. The downtown location
features an impressive rooftop patio.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Underdogs
2609 Portage Ave, 204‑615‑6104. Rally
around smart, creative pub staples
at this sports bar styled spot. Perogy
nachos, chorizo poutine and yam-
topped burgers give bar food a good
name. LP, 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
no-frills, fryer-free tavern a perfect place
for a pint and a plate. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
REGIONAL/CANADIAN
Blaze Restaurant & Lounge
Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave,
204‑944‑7259. Sophisticated prairie
cuisine is served in a contemporary
setting. Shareable appies along with
meat and cheese boards are perfect for
group nibbling. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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Chew
532 Waterloo St, 204‑667‑2439. Mod
rustic River Heights bistro tucked into
a tiny strip mall delivers big on local
seasonal tastes. Roasted beets and pork
belly tempt. WA, LP, 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
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
Pineridge Hollow
67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E, Oakbank,
204‑777‑3880. Beautiful country
restaurant houses an impressive gift
and decor store. Try perogies stuffed
with wild mushrooms as a regionally
inspired treat. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Prairie 360
83 Garry St, 204‑505‑2681. This
revolving restaurant offers regional
cuisine with a view. Whiskey lounge
two floors down features premium
pours grouped according to flavour
profile. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Resto 12
Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Ave,
204‑697‑1495. This downtown hotel
restaurant offers an expansive view of
north Portage Ave from the 12th floor.
Menu includes a variety of dairy-free,
gluten-free and vegetarian options.
WA, LP, A, 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
The VG Restaurant
The Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Pl,
204‑985‑6255. Chef Tim Palmer wows
with unique applications of local
flavours. Surprises, like Vietnamese
pho with a vegan twist, wow the
lunch crowd. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
RIBS
The Rib Room
Best Western Plus Downtown
Winnipeg, 330 York Ave, 204-942‑0101.
This long-time local favourite has built
its reputation on ribs, but the extensive
menu also includes lamb, prime rib and
filet mignon. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs
1212 Nairn Ave, 204-668‑7995; 656 St.
James St, 204-949‑9426; 1500 Pembina
Hwy, 204‑477‑5195. This family-friendly
chain has won many awards for its
baby back ribs with distinct signature
rib sauces. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
SOUTH AMERICAN/
SPANISH
Café Dario
1390 Erin St, 204‑783‑2813. Chef Dario
Pineda‑Gutierrez prepares Nuevo
Latino cuisine. Outstanding five-course
dinners for $44 prix fixe. Reservations
recommended. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria
137 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑219‑5398.
Argentinean-style pizza boutique serves
up pies with unique toppings and
empanadas in an historic Exchange
District location. LP, SP, IA, M, V
Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar
179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-947-5434.
Nibble on tapas and mains, such as the
steak topped with crab chèvre cream
and zippy chimichurri, at this rustic
Latin spot. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Segovia
84 Stradbrook Ave, 204‑477‑6500. This
chic tapas restaurant features tastes of
Spain in Chef Adam Donnelly’s creative
shareables. Finish each meal off with
an addicting mascarpone and pistachio
stuffed date. WA, LP, SP, 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. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Carne Italian Chophouse
295 York Ave, 204‑896‑7275. Chef
Michael Dacquisto’s blend of classic
Italian and fusion influences creates an
engaging menu in a slick downtown
setting. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Chop Steakhouse & Bar
1750 Sargent Ave, 204‑788‑2015. This
swanky steakhouse flaunts an in-house
butcher and pastry chef. Stylish shades-
of-grey interiors and a modern menu
make it a go-to spot. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Hy’s Steakhouse
1 Lombard Pl, 204‑942‑1000. A classic
Winnipeg establishment for more than
60 years, comfortably opulent with
traditional dark panelling. Canadian
prime rib and perfectly aged steaks are
outstanding. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
Three locations, www.kegsteakhouse.com.
The Keg delivers sizzling steaks off
the grill, slow-roasted prime rib and
rock lobster tails in a friendly, casual
atmosphere. 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. Old school
favourites like prime rib sandwiches are
superior. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V