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REGIONAL/CANADIAN
Blaze Restaurant & Lounge
Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave,
204‑944‑7259. Sophisticated prairie
cuisine is served in a contemporary
setting. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Chew
532 Waterloo St, 204‑667‑2439. Mod
rustic River Heights bistro focused on
seasonal local tastes. Crispy and roasted
mushrooms tempt. WA, LP, 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. 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.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Pineridge Hollow
67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E, Oakbank,
MB, 204‑777‑3880. This beautiful
restaurant also houses an impressive
gift and decor store and weekly famers’
market. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Prairie 360
83 Garry St, 204‑505‑2681. Latest
incarnation of the revolving restaurant
offers regional cuisine with a view.
Lounge two floors down features
premium pours. WA, LP, A, 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. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
The VG Restaurant
The Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Pl,
204‑985‑6255. Chef Tim Palmer
wows with unique applications of
local flavours. Local bison tataki is a
beautifully presented dish. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
RIbs
The Rib Room
Best Western Plus Downtown
Winnipeg, 330 York Ave, 204‑942‑0101.
This long‑time local favourite has built
its reputation on ribs, but the extensive
menu also includes lamb, prime rib and
filet mignon. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs
1212 Nairn Ave, 204‑668‑7995; 656 St.
James St, 204‑949‑9426; 1500 Pembina
Hwy, 204‑477‑5195. This family‑friendly
international chain has won many
awards for its baby back ribs with four
distinct signature rib sauces. WA, LP,
SP, A, IA, M, V
sOuth AmERICAN/
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Carnaval Brazilian BBQ
270 Waterfront Drive, 204‑505‑0945.
This Brazilian barbeque has carved out
a sizzling carnivore’s paradise in the
Exchange District. Juicy cuts of beef,
lamb and chicken carved tableside.
WA, SP ,LP, A, IA, M, V
Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria
137 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑219‑5398.
Argentinean‑style pizza boutique
serves up pies with unique toppings
and empanadas in a historic Exchange
District location. SP, LP, V, M, IA.
Café Dario
1390 Erin St, 204‑783‑2813. Colombia‑
born Chef Dario Pineda‑Gutierrez
prepares Nuevo Latino cuisine – North
American ingredients fused with Latin
American spices. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Hermanos Restaurant & Wine
Bar
179 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑947‑5434;
725 Osborne St, 204‑691‑9939. This
rustic Latin eatery is the perfect place
to nibble on tapas or enjoy colourful
mains such as the steak topped
with crab chèvre cream and zippy
chimichurri. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Segovia
484 Stradbrook Ave, 204‑477‑6500.
This trendy tapas restaurant features
tastes of Spain in Chef Adam
Donnelly’s creative shareables. Supple
ricotta gnudi with sage, Pecorino and
butter is sublime. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
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Across the footbridge from
Assiniboine Park
2069 Portage Ave. 204.837.7827
www.stargrill.mb.ca
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 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. 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. The
Keg delivers sizzling steaks, slow‑
roasted prime rib, and rock lobster tails
in a friendly, casual atmosphere. WA,
LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
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