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
Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd, 204-489‐6963. Chef Lorna Murdoch uses fresh products sourced locally to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine with precision and care. 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.
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Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar 145 The Leaf Way, 204-927-7222 Eager foodies and nature lovers alike are drawn to an inspired menu of thoughtful dishes. 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
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.
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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. LP, IA, M, V Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave, 204‐219‐5398. Argentinean-style pizza boutique serves up pies with unique toppings, empanadas in an historic Exchange District location. 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 Wellington Steakhouse 529 Wellington Cres, 204-487‐8325. A renovated historic mansion offers grand style and premium beef. 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. This stylish and swanky Canadian steakhouse chain flaunts an in-house butcher and pastry chef.
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Hy’ s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl, 204‐942‐1000. A classic Winnipeg establishment 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, old school favourites
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Simon’ s Steaks The Forks Mkt, 204-691-8939, Argentinean inspired menu delivers exquisite steakhouse faves in a casual setting. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Uptown by 529 201 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
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 at this hot spot has popular standbys house specials like pickerel cheeks in rich peanutsesame sauce. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Sassy Thai 3311 Roblin Blvd, 204-615-8989. Predominantly south Asian Thai cuisine with a few signatures inspired by the north. AI, M, V Siam Thai 587 St. Anne’ s Rd, 204-254‐7765. This small, suburban eatery focuses its cuisine on central Thailand and uses the freshest produce earning it royal Thai distinction. WA, LP, IA, M, V 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
The Green Falafel 1833 Grant Ave, 204-557-7837. Frequent line-ups confirm falafel platters and silky smooth hummus come with high praise. WA, IA, M, V Verde Juice Bar 887 Westminster Ave, 204-615-8733. Mod spot serves energy boosting juices and smoothies alongside superfood salads and snacks.
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UKRAINIAN
Food Culture 645 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Unit 9, 204-221-2985. Orange poppies set the palette in this lovely newcomer. Exceptional perogies, borscht and cabbage rolls pair with less familiar delights. WA, LP, IA, M, V
VIETNAMESE
Dalat 2‐1170 Taylor Ave, 204-895‐3222. Highlights among almost 200 menu choices are hot and sour soup, ginger-fried beef and shrimp with lemongrass. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Le Colonial 208 Marion St, 204-231-3005. A menu nodding to France’ s culinary influence on Vietnamese cooking mingles signatures with novel reimaginations. WA, LP, IA, M, V Pho Hoang 4 locations. The pho at these chic and comfortable spots ranks among the city’ s best. Rich broth gains its deep flavour from a 24-hour simmering process WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Viva 505 Sargent Ave, 204-772‐3167. Family-owned and operated West End hot spot. Traditional favourites like deluxe vermicelli and bánh mì are highlights. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
WORLD FOOD
Aroma Bistro [ Asian Fusion ] 741 St Mary’ s Rd, The Forks Market, 204‐691-6364. Chinese homestyle pork wontons, chili oil and“ la la” seasoning are the three essential ingredients forming the dishes here. WA IA, M, V Baraka Pita Bakery [ Lebanese ] 1783 Main St, 204‐334‐2004. Famous for house-fired pita bread, this North End gem offers falafel pitas, pita pizzas and specialty dips like hummus. WA, IA, V, M Gojo [ Ethiopian ] 533 Sargent Ave, 204-615-0785. Made fresh every morning, injera is perfect for scooping up vibrant flavours like lamb tibs cooked with spiced butter. A veggie lovers dream spot.
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MLYN 709 Corydon Ave, 431-570-1351. A menu of authentic beloved signatures that Baba would approve of is served amid folk art in this subterranean setting. A, IA, M, V
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