Red Top Drive Inn 219 St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-233-7943 . Winnipeg drive-in style diner has impressed locals since 1960 . Pressure fried chicken is a signature worth waiting for . WA , LP , IA , M , V White Star Diner 258 Kennedy St , 204-947-6930 . Titanic-inspired diner boasts more than 40 milkshake flavours alongside classic diner food like grilled cheese with pulled pork . WA , LP , IA , M , V
DINNER THEATRE
Celebrations Canad Inns 1824 Pembina Hwy , 204-982‐8282 . They ’ ll sing for your supper at this interactive theatre served alongside a four-course meal . Shows change frequently . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
FAMILY
The Original Pancake House Clarion Hotel , 1445 Portage Ave , 204-775‐9035 ; The Forks Market , 204-947‐5077 ; 2220 McGillivray Blvd , 204- 489-2885 . A Winnipeg tradition famous for its signature giant apple pancake . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Park Café 330 Assiniboine Park Dr , 204-927- 6080 . Situated in the Qualico Family Centre , the breakfast and lunch menu of this family-friendly eatery serves comforting , casual dishes in a sunny space . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
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FAST CASUAL
The Forks Market 1 Forks Market Rd . The hub offers casual dining options centred around The Common , which serves local beer and wine on tap . Communal tables are abundant . List of vendors at theforks . com . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Hargrave St . Market 242 Hargrave St , Hargravestmarket . com . Mod downtown food hall with swanky interiors houses local restaurants and a craft cocktail bar . Also home to Lake of The Woods Brewing Co . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Kawaii Crepe 201-99 Osborne St , 204-415‐2833 ; 1220 St Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐691‐3700 ; 4-1385 McPhillips St , 204-694-0986 . Japanese crêpe joint serves freshly prepared sweet and savoury crêpes in a modern atmosphere . IA , M , V Nuburger 5 locations . Healthy , fresh twists on the classic burger and options for all dietary restrictions served in bright , modern spaces . Try classic potato or sweet potato fries with inventive dipping sauces . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Red Ember Common 1 Forks Market Rd , 204-504-8998 . Fast-casual pizzeria using local and ethically raised ingredients to create a variety of modern sides and neo-Neapolitan pies within the Forks Market . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Wall Street Slice 753 Wall St , 204-221-7272 . West End spot serves New York-style pizza whole or by the slice in an industrialchic atmosphere . Try the housecured Pepperoni Prince and fold it like a true Yankee . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
FRENCH
InFerno ’ s Bistro 312 Des Meurons St , 204-262‐7400 . Fern Kirouac ’ s French-Canadianmeets-Mediterranean fare has earned him accolades as one of the city ’ s best . Six different preparations of mussels impress . WA , LP , SP A , IA , M , V
La Creperie Ker Breizh 110-267 Sherbrook St , 204-295-2631 . French Creperie makes an astounding variety of sweet and savoury crepes that reflect the nuanced and exciting flavours of Brittany . WA , A , IA , M , V Peasant Cookery 283 Bannatyne Ave , 204‐989‐7700 . Almost all items from cured meats to mayonnaise are made from scratch . Chef Melissa Makarenko ’ s menu offers elegantly updated classics and rustic dishes . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Preservation Hall 655 Empress St , 204-783-2386 . Renowned chef Tristan Foucault plates up French fare at this inviting space . Pair meals with one of several creative craft cocktails . WA , LP , IA , M , V
Fresh . Delicious . Authentic .
Japanese traditional delicacies and flavours from around the world .
Yujiro 1822 Grant Ave . 204-489-9254 yujirowinnipeg . com
Saburo Kitchen # 240-242 Hargrave St . 204-219-5295 saburo-kitchen . com
GaiJin Izakaya 2-1575 Regent Ave . West 204-615-6868 gaijinizakaya . ca
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