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steak & seaFood
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
Carne Italian Chophouse
295 York Ave, 204-896-7275. Chef
Michael Dacquisto’s blend of classic
Italian and fusion influences creates an
engaging menu in a slick downtown
setting. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Chop Steakhouse & Bar
1750 Sargent Ave, 204-788-2015. The
shades-of-grey interior in this stylish
and swanky steakhouse boasts an in-
house butcher and pastry chef.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Hy’s Steakhouse
1 Lombard Pl, 204-942-1000. A classic
Winnipeg establishment for more than
60 years, comfortably opulent with
traditional dark panelling. Canadian
prime rib and 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. It’s
all about consistency. Sizzling steaks
straight off the grill in a friendly, casual
atmosphere. 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. Old school
favourites like prime rib sandwiches
are superior. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
taprooms
Barn Hammer Brewing Co
595 Wall St, barnhammerbrewing.ca.
A stylish industrial space in the West
End houses this welcoming taproom.
Sample six signature beers and
experimental flavours. LP, A, IA, M, V
Half Pints Brewing Co
550 Roseberry St, 204-832-PINT (7468).
Four flagship beers and seasonal
specialties are on tap for sipping, or fill
a growler to go. Free brewery tours on
Saturdays. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Little Brown Jug
336 William Ave, 204-500-0441. Sleek
taproom inside a renovated Exchange
District heritage space. An open
concept design gives visitors a view of
the brewery. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Nonsuch Brewing Co
125 Pacific Ave, 204-666-7824.
Brewery’s seven taps offer core pours
like Belgium tripel and Belgium blonde,
and experimental brews like a fruited
saison. New food menu by chef Tyrone
Welchinski. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Sookram’s Brewing Co
479-B Warsaw Ave, sookrams.com.
Warehouse-turned-taproom offers
flagship beers on tap and available to
take home. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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Stone Angel Brewing Co
9-1875 Pembina Hwy, 204-226-1361.
Try four core beers and a rotating
selection of seasonal beer and cider.
Visit Saturdays for one of 60 glasses of
an exclusive experimental brew.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
Torque Brewing Co
330-830 King Edward St, 204-941-1723.
Sample four different tried-and-true
brews as well as a changing selection
of varieties like Barleywine and Russian
Imperial Stout. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Trans Canada Brewing Co
1-1290 Kenaston Blvd, 204-666-2337.
Spacious brewpub offers large
selection of in-house beers along
with fresh pizza and appetizers from
attached Timmy Tom’s Pizzeria.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Pho Hoang
794 Sargent Ave, 204-415-6893;
235 Portage Ave, 204-949-0077.
The pho here ranks among the city’s
best. Rich broth gains its deep flavour
from a 24-hour simmering process.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Thanh Huong
534 Sargent Ave, 204-774-8888.
French-accented North Vietnamese
and Chinese cuisine. The satay beef
noodle soup is supremely satisfying.
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
tea house Reflecting Winnipeg’s
ethnocultural diversity, each
restaurant represents food
from the owner’s culture, with
sometimes astonishingly low
prices that reflect the simplicity of
the service and surroundings, not
the quality of the food.
Asian Hot Pot [Chinese/Asian]
740 Corydon Ave, 204-615-8878.
Cheery strip mall spot serves do-it-
yourself-deliciousness in the form
of soups that simmer at the table.
20 broth options and more than 70
ingredients to add. WA, LP, A, M, V
Deli Brazil [Brazilian]
510 Sargent Ave, 204-588-4164. Baker/
owner Sanderson Rabelo is winning
favour with his decadent brigadeiro and
pudim de caramel. Cheap and cheerful
eats are pleasing ex-pats. A, IA, M, V
Fusian Experience [Japanese]
612 Academy Rd, 204-691-9334.
Serving traditional Japanese plates
and tapas infused with international
flavours. Fresh fish flown in from around
the globe. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Khao House [Laotian/Asian]
625 Portage Ave, 204-615-6590.
Belly-filling Laotian specialties are
spiked with uncommon ingredients like
black fungus mushroom and pickled
bamboo shoots. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Kyu Bistro [Japanese]
185 Isabel Ave, 204-504-8999.
Winnipeg’s first izakaya-only spot
offers small plates of gyoza, agedashi
tofu cakes and chicken kara-age.
Ramen bowls make satisfying meals.
WA, A, IA, V, M
Les Saj [Middle Eastern]
1038 St. James St, 204-219-8939.
First restaurant in Winnipeg to cook
using a saj, a dome-shaped hot surface
for baking flatbreads covered in za’atar,
meat or cheese. WA, IA, M, V
Pho Kim Tuong [Vietnamese]
856 Ellice Ave, 204-661-8888.
Surprisingly sleek neighbourhood
spot offers an exhaustive menu
of Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai
specialties. WA, IA, M, V
Tea Story
224 Osborne St, 204-477-1102. Bright
Japan-influenced space boasts
extensive list of flowering, aged,
organic and bubble teas. Pair a tea with
a sweet or savoury waffle sandwich.
WA, A, IA, M, V
Panda Tea
2999 Pembina Hwy, 204-504-8299;
1041 McPhillips St, 204-505-6989. Tea
room serving milk tea, slush drinks and
bubble tea in flavours like passion fruit,
red bean and taro. IA, M, V
thai
Bangkok Thai
100 Osborne St, second floor,
204-474-0908. Located within the
beautiful courtyard at the corner of
Osborne and River, this sunlit room
creates the perfect setting for exotic
Thai dishes. LP, IA, M, V
Sabai Thai Eatery
1113 Corydon Ave, 204-888-6508. The
succinct menu at this neighbourhood
hot spot has popular standbys as well
as a few contemporary house specials
like pickerel cheeks in rich peanut-
sesame sauce. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Siam Thai
587 St. Anne’s Rd, 204-254-7765. This
small, suburban ethnic eatery focuses
its cuisine on central Thailand and
uses the freshest produce. Chef’s
specials include stir-fried chicken in
chile jam. 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 and
fresh fruit frozen drinks keep fans
returning. 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
World Food