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 Langside Grocery 164 Langside St , 204-783-6154 . Contemporary lounge with classic appeal and creative cocktails in a corner brick building in West Broadway . Small plates pair nicely with creative cocktails .
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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 .
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Park Alleys 730 Osborne St , 204-560-5067 , Beloved South Osborne gathering place offers five pin bowling , live music 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 Rosé Coffee and Wine B-474 Main St , 204-505-4567 Expect trending cocktails that sparkle , and creative artistically presented dishes at this rosy shaded luxe lounge . WA , LP , 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 . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V , ATM Solera 725 Osborne St , 204-219-2276 Adjacent speakeasy style secret lounge of Tabula Rasa pours excellent cocktails in a sexy interior . Scallops crudo in passionfruit sauce are extraordinary . 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 .
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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 bestlist
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 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 sets the scene for this charming dining atmosphere . Pan-Canadian menu is strong on fish and meat . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar 145 The Leaf Way , 204-927-7222 This on-site restaurant at The Leaf is Assiniboine Park ’ s newest attraction . Eager foodies and nature lovers alike are drawn to an inspired menu of thoughtful dishes . WA , LP , 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 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 .
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Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave , 204‐219‐5398 . Argentinean-style pizza boutique serves up pies with unique toppings , and empanadas in the Exchange District . LP , SP , IA , M , V Hermanos 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-219-0779 . Nibble on tapas and mains , such as the steak topped with crab chevre cream and zippy chimichurri at this rustic Latin spot that has captured the hearts of many . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
STEAK & SEAFOOD
529 Uptown 201 Portage Ave , 204-938-8696 Lobby bistro and sister to 529 Wellington at Portage and Main . Smart looking space is matched with globally inspired flavours added to its steakhouse leanings . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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 draws the city ’ s toniest clientele . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave , 204‐788‐2015 . Swanky Canadian steakhouse chain flaunts an in-house butcher and pastry chef . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Hy ’ s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl , 204‐942‐1000 . A Winnipeg staple for more than 60 years , comfortably opulent with traditional dark panelling .
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The Keg Steakhouse & Bar 115 Garry St , 204-942‐7619 ; 2034 McGillivray Blvd , 204-477‐5300 ; 2553 Portage Ave , 204-885‐5275 . The Keg delivers sizzling steaks , prime rib and 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 its inception in 1957 . Attentive service and consistent , wellexecuted meals . . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
TEA HOUSE
Panda Tea 5 locations , pandatea . ca . Tea room serving milk tea , slush drinks and bubble tea in flavours like passionfruit , red bean and taro . Opt in for tapioca to get a chewy surprise in your tea . IA , M , V
THAI
Sabai Thai Eatery 1113 Corydon Ave , 204‐888‐6508 . The succinct menu has popular standbys as well as specials like pickerel cheeks in rich peanut-sesame sauce .
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Siam Thai 587 St . Anne ’ s Rd , 204-254‐7765 . The stylish madeover space matches the forward thinking cuisine of central Thailand . Venture beyond the usual suspects on the menu and be
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Sukhothai 191 Osborne St , 204-633‐6907 . The modern interior is a good counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine . Well spiced dishes hit the mark for hot heads . WA , LP , IA , M , V
VEGETARIAN
Fortify 123 Marion St , 204-231-5333 . Health-focused eatery serves nutrient-dense plant-based eats and a large selection of energizing smoothies . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Green Carrot Juice Co . 11-2090 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐3401 ; Airport , 2000 Wellington Ave , 204-691-0771 . A health-conscious menu of cold-pressed juices , smoothies and light fare . WA , A , IA , M , V
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