bestlist
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 Roost
651 Corydon Ave, 204‑414‑9313. A place
to perch on Corydon with clever cocktails
incorporating seasonal ingredients
matched by a changing menu of 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.
LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM
REGIONAL/CANADIAN
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
The Gates on Roblin
6945 Roblin Blvd, 204‑224‑2837.
Elegant country estate offers a
charming, contemporary dining
atmosphere and a pan‑Canadian
menu. 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. Perogies stuffed with wild
mushrooms are 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. Hotel restaurant offers an
expansive view of north Portage Ave.
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. Unique applications of
local flavours. Surprises, like Vietnamese
pho with a vegan twist, wow the lunch
crowd. WA, LP, 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
Cordova
93 Albert St, 204‑691‑1900. This casual
and lively atmosphere offers unique
European influenced tapas, beer and
wine. Chicken liver pâté is luscious
and smooth. LP, SP, IA, M, V
Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria
137 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑219‑5398.
Argentinean‑style pizza boutique
serves up pies with unique toppings
and to‑die‑for empanadas in an historic
Exchange District location.
LP, SP, IA, M, V
MEAT UP with your group
Seriously good barbeque in a fun and lively locale
Authentic BBQ starts in a live-wood smoker stoked
with genuine hickory logs. Our pitmasters hand-rub
the meats with a custom blend of spices and cook
for hours to extract the natural fl avours.
Private room available for up to 50 people.
We deliver to your parties HOT
and set up for you.
Unit 70-11 Reenders Dr.
204.504.7200
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