The Roost 651 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐9313 . A place to perch on Corydon Ave , with clever cocktails incorporating seasonal ingredients matched by a 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 shephard ’ s pie . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Underdogs 2609 Portage Ave , 204‐615‐6104 . Rally around smart , creative pub staples at this sports bar-styled spot . Perogy nachos , and yam-topped burgers give bar food a good name . LP , IA , M , V Uptown Alley Restaurant 1301 St Matthews Ave , 204-488-0000 . Forget boring , bland bowling snacks ! In between strikes , nibble on fish tacos , a gourmet burger or snacky share-ables . LP , A , IA , M , V The Yellow Dog Tavern 386 Donald St , 204‐775‐6676 . Scratch-made food such as perogies , pizza and bruschetta make this deep fryer-free tavern a perfect place to have a pint and a plate . 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 . LP , A , IA , M , V Gates on Roblin 6945 Roblin Blvd , 204-224‐2837 . This elegant country-estate offers a charming 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 with an impressive gift and decor store . Try perogies stuffed with wild mushrooms . 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 scratchmade regional cuisine . Pounded cheese is a favourite shareable starter .
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The VG Restaurant The Fairmont Hotel , 2 Lombard Pl , 204‐985‐6255 . Unique applications of local flavours served in elegant dining room . Vegan Vietnamese pho wows the lunch crowd . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
SOUTH AMERICAN / 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 . Meat is tender , juicy and carved in massive portions . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
Cordova 93 Albert St , 204-691-1900 . This casual and lively atmosphere offers unique European-influenced tapas , beer and wine selection . 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 in an historic Exchange District location . LP , SP , IA , M , V Hermanos 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-219-5434 . Nibble on tapas and mains like the steak topped with crab chevre cream and zingy chimichurri at this rustic Latin spot . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
STEAK & SEAFOOD
529 Wellington Steakhouse 529 Wellington Cres , 204-487‐8325 . A historic mansion offers grand style along with top prime beef . Over 800 wine list selections . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave , 204‐788‐2015 . This stylish and swanky Canadian steakhouse chain flaunts many perks , like an in-house butcher and pastry chef . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Hy ’ s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl , 204‐942‐1000 . A classic establishment for more than 60 years , comfortably opulent with traditional dark panelling . Perfectly aged steaks are outstanding . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St , 204-942‐7619 ; 2034 McGillivray Blvd , 204-477‐5300 ; 2553 Portage Ave , 204-885‐5275 . sizzling steaks , sublime prime rib , and rock 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 1957 . Attentive service and old school favourites like shrimp cocktail and prime rib , WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
TAP ROOM
Barn Hammer Brewing Co , 595 Wall St , Barnhammerbrewing . ca ; Good Neighbour Brewing , 116 Sherbrook St , 431-887-BEER ; Half Pints Brewing Co , 550 Roseberry St , 204‐832‐PINT ( 7468 ); Lake of the Woods Brewing Co , 242 Hargrave St , 833-321-2337 ; Little Brown Jug , 336 William Ave , 204‐500‐0441 ; Low Life Barrel House , 398 Daly St N ; Nonsuch Brewing Co , 125 Pacific Ave , 204-666-7824 ; Patent 5 Distillery 108 Alexander Ave , 204-995-4999 ; Sookram ’ s Brewing Co , 479-B Warsaw Ave , Sookrams . com ; Stone Angel Brewing Co , 9-1875 Pembina Hwy ; Devil May Care Brewing Company , 330-830 King Edward , 204-226-1361 ; Torque Brewing Co , 330‐830 King Edward St , 204‐941‐1723 ; Trans Canada Brewing Co , 1-1290 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐666‐2337 .
TASTING ROOM
Patent 5 Distillery 108 Alexander Ave , 204-995-4999 . Craft distillery serves artful cocktails using house spirits and Manitobamade bitters . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
TEA HOUSE
Tea Story 224 Osborne St , 204‐477‐1102 . Bright and playful space boasts bubble teas . Sweet or savoury waffle sandwiches are satisfying fuel . WA , A , IA , M , V Panda Tea 4 locations . Tea room serving milk tea , slush drinks and bubble tea in flavours like passionfruit , red bean and taro . IA , M , V
THAI
Bangkok Thai 100 Osborne St , 2nd floor , 204-474‐0908 . This sunlit room creates the perfect setting for exotic Thai dishes served on elaborately decorated silver tableware . LP , IA , M , V Magic Thailand 842 Logan Ave , 204-774-0839 . Well-travelled locals in the know consider this simply styled spot a go-to for authentic cusine like curries and stir fry dishes . WA , IA , M , V Sabai Thai Eatery 1113 Corydon Ave , 204‐888‐6508 . The succinct menu has popular standbys as well contemporary house specials like pickerel cheeks in rich peanutsesame sauce . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Siam Thai 587 St . Anne ’ s Rd , 204-254‐7765 . This suburban eatery focuses its cuisine on central Thailand . Chef ’ s specials include stir-fried chicken . WA , LP , IA , M , V Sukhothai 191 Osborne St , 204-633‐6907 . The comfortable modern interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine . The perfect hot and sour soup keeps fans returning . WA , LP , IA , M , V
VEGETARIAN
Fortify 123 Marion St , 204-231-5333 . Health-focused eatery serves nutrient-dense plant-based eats and energizing smoothies . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Green Carrot Juice Co . 132 Osbone St , 204‐691‐0771 ; 11-2090 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐3401 ; Airport , 2000 Wellington Ave , 204-691-0771 . A health-conscious menu of juices , smoothies and light fare . WA , A , IA , M , V Roughage Eatery 126 Sherbrook St , 204-779-8344 . Vegan restaurant serves a knockout selection of plant-based sandwiches . All “ meats ” and “ cheeses ” are made in-house . WA , IA , M , V
Thyme Café and Books 268 Tache Ave , 204-233-0441 . This cozy reading nook offers plant-based soups , salads , and sandwiches with a focus on seasonal and regional ingredients . a , IA , M , V
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