MIDDLE EASTERN
Al Basha Cafe 1566 Pembina Hwy , 204-306-8544 Lively music and hospitality set the tone for a tasty Middle Eastern meal . Sharing plates allow more selection from an enourmous menu . A , IA , M , V . Ashur 584 Pembina Hwy # 19 , 204-275-3939 . Middle Eastern specialties like rotisserie-cooked meat , fresh falafel and house-made kebabs offered in a casual setting . Yafa Café 1785 Portage Ave , 204-221-1636 . This artistic space serves street food like manakeesh , a flatbread with sweet or savoury toppings , and an extensive list of drinks , including a honey cardamom latte . WA , A , IA , M , V
PUB / CANTINA
Amsterdam Tea Room 103-211 Bannatyne Ave , 204-295-7728 . Trendy spot specializes in boozy teas and cocktails alongside Euro-style sharing plates . Also sells selection of loose leaf tea . LP , SP , IA , M , V 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 500 Corydon Ave , 204-284‐6666 . This sleek , casual restaurant and lounge attracts a young , hip crowd . Innovative menu changes seasonally . Try the halloumi fish tacos served on purple tortilla . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The Grove 164 Stafford St , 204-415‐3262 . Elegantly presented British pub fare is served alongside some of the best burgers in the city . Warm feta dip is luscious . 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 Langside Grocery 164 Langside St . A contemporary lounge with classic appeal and creative cocktails in a corner brick building in West Broadway . small plates pair nicely with creative cocktails . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Leopold ’ s Tavern 6 locations , 1-855-522-5367 . 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 their newest rain room , look up . Offers shareable plates to go with their brews .
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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 ,
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The Osborne Taphouse 112 Osborne St , 204-219-0477 . “ The O ” is an easy-going hang out located in a popular Village spot . Over 40 vodka varieties on tap , local brews and pub grub plus live music add a great vibe . LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM
Park Alleys 730 Osborne St , 204-560-5067 , parkalleys . com . Beloved South Osborne gathering place offers five pin bowling , live music performances and burgers , salads and pizza . Rotating beers on tap . LP , A , 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 creative small plates . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Shannon ’ s Irish Pub 175 Carlton St , 204-943‐2302 . Irish hospitality is extended through classic pub food and traditional Irish dishes , like shephard ’ s pie prepared with ground lamb . Also , darts and billiards . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Tavern United Six locations . Play a game of darts or sit back and watch the big game on one of many screens at this sports pub . Downtown location boasts rooftop patio . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Toad in the Hole 155 Osborne St , 204-284‐7201 . One of the first pubs in town , “ the Toad ” is extremely popular with the Village crowd for its tipples and board games . Classic English fare includes novel scotch eggs . WA , LP , SP , 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 Uptown Alley Restaurant 1301 St Matthews Ave , 204-488-0000 . Forget bland bowling snacks ! In between strikes , nibble on fish tacos , a gourmet burger or share-ables like fried pickle spears . LP , A , 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 deep fryer-free tavern a perfect place to have a pint . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
REGIONAL / CANADIAN
Elements 599 Portage Ave , 204‐786‐9237 . Smart , globally inspired dishes using regional ingredients . Menus change seasonally ; three-step ramen is a perennial pick . 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 with precision and care . The award-winning 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 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 . 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
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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 .
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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 ,
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Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave , 204‐219‐5398 . Argentinean-style pizza boutique serves up pies with unique toppings , empanadas and fresh pasta in an historic Exchange District location .
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Hermanos 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-219-5434 . Nibble on tapas and mains , such as the steak topped with crab chevre cream and zippy chimichurri at this rustic Latin spot that has recently reopened . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
STEAK & SEAFOOD
529 Wellington Steakhouse 529 Wellington Cres , 204-487‐8325 . A renovated historic mansion offers top Canadian prime beef . Over 800 wine list selections draws the city ’ s toniest clientele . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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