Manoomin 460 Madison St , wyndhamhotels . com . Welcoming , casual space paying tribute to Manitoba ’ s Indigenous culture . Ingredients like bison , berries and pickerel shine . A ,
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Promenade Brasserie 130 Provencher Blvd , 204-237-6414 The prime riverside location sets the scene for cuisine inspired by French-Metis cooks . Locally grown products appear liberally on the menu . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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Bailey ’ s 185 Lombard Ave , 204-944‐1180 . Heavy wooden doors open onto a world that celebrates the British Empire . Specialties include the reuben , rack of lamb and prime rib of beef . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Maxime ’ s 1131 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-257‐1521 . This favourite spot sets the standard for fine dining . The wide-ranging menumakes for a multi-generational palate pleaser . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Silver Heights Restaurant 2169 Portage Ave , 204-889-7246 . A popular hub for certified Angus steaks and bbq ribs smothered in a house-made sauce . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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Blaze Restaurant & Lounge Delta Winnipeg , 350 St . Mary Ave , 204‐944‐7259 . Sophisticated cuisine is served in a contemporary setting .
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Bonnie Day 898 Westminster Ave , 204-786-8411 . A dynamic menu of comfort foods , and sourdough pizza earn this cozy spot status as one of the best in class . A large list of creative craft cocktails impress . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Capital Grill and Bar 3116 Roblin Blvd , 204‐615‐3116 ; 275 Broadway , 204-416-1144 . Neighbourhood regulars clink glasses in the sleek , modern dining room over a mix of homey and high cuisine . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Damecca Lounge 305 Madison St , 204-306-1130 . Polo Park area lounge reveals skills in the kitchen and multi-culti focus with globe-trotting dishes like chicken karaage sliders and mushroom pappardelle . LP , A , IA , M , V deer + almond 85 Princess St , 204‐504‐8562 . This hip restaurant helmed by chef Mandel Hitzer boasts an inspired , globally influenced menu of creative , shareable plates in a casual , artsy space . WA , LP , IA , M , V
Enoteca A-1670 Corydon Ave , 204‐487‐1529 . This ultra-hip street-facing space boasts a creative sharing plate style menu using exotic ingredients . Chef Scott Bagshaw ’ s beef tartare with quail egg is exquisite . WA , LP , IA , M , V James Avenue Pumphouse 2-109 James Ave , 204-560-5210 . Chef Mark Merano serves multi-culti crowd favourites in this former 1906 fire station like tacos with Mexican birria dip and a super-sized perogy .
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Junction 59 Roadhouse 1615 Regent Ave W , 204-654-3345 . Southern-style eats in a rustic , prairie atmosphere , complete with wooden barrels and grain elevator murals . Chef Ryan Glays ’ signature molcajete bowl is a hit . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Meal Set Bistro 612 B Academy Rd , 204‐414‐8088 . Healthy sushi and tapas served with flair at this Asian-fusion bistro with a genre-bending menu . Try chef Ken Nguyen ’ s seafood risotto and mini “ mamba ” sliders . LP , A , IA , M , V Nola 101-300 Tache Ave , 204-505-0760 . Fusion for the modern era uses global flavours and local ingredients . Smoked goldeye salad and Japanese karaage fried chicken should not be missed . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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