Cordova 93 Albert St , 204-691-1900 . This casual and lively spot serves unique European-influenced tapas and offers excellent beer and wine selection . The baked camembert is soft and luscious . LP , IA , M , V Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave , 204‐219‐5398 . Argentinean-style pizza boutique serves up unique pies and empanadas in an historic Exchange District location . LP , SP , IA , M , V
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 . 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 . This comfortably opulent steakhouse has been a Winnipeg mainstay for over 60 years . Canadian prime rib and 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 . Dine on sizzling steaks , slow-roasted prime rib and tender lobster in a friendly , casual atmosphere . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
TAP / TASTING ROOMS
Barn Hammer Brewing Co , 595 Wall St , Barnhammerbrewing . ca ; Good Neighbour Brewing , 116 Sherbrook St , 431-887-BEER ; Half Pints Brewing Co , 550 Roseberry St , 204‐832‐PINT ( 7468 ); Lake of the Woods Brewing Co , 242 Hargrave St , 833-321-2337 ; Little Brown Jug , 336 William Ave , 204‐500‐0441 ; Nonsuch Brewing Co , 125 Pacific Ave , 204-666-7824 ; Patent 5 Distillery , 108 Alexander Ave , 204-995-4999 ; Sookram ’ s Brewing Co , 479-B Warsaw Ave , Sookrams . com ; Stone Angel Brewing Co , 1875 Pembina Hwy , 204-226-1361 ; Devil May Care Brewing Company , 330-830 King Edward , 204-226-1361 ; Torque Brewing Co , 330‐830 King Edward St , 204‐941‐1723 ; Trans Canada Brewing Co , 1-1290 Kenaston Blvd , 204‐666‐2337 .
TEA HOUSE
Panda Tea 5 Locations . Milk tea , slush drinks and bubble tea are created in a variety of fun , fruity flavours . Sweet taro milk tea is perfect for summer sipping . At the new Panda Crepe location , snack on a variety of sweet crêpes . IA , M , V bestlist
THAI
Bangkok Thai 100 Osborne St , 2nd floor , 204‐474‐0908 . Located within the beautiful courtyard at the corner of Osborne and River , this sunlit room creates a bright setting for exotic Thai dishes . LP , IA , 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 . Chef ’ s specials include stir-fried chicken in decadent chile jam . WA , LP , IA , M , V
VEGETARIAN
Fortify 123 Marion St , 204-231-5333 . This health-focused eatery caters to vegans and clean-eaters , offering a selection of nutrient-dense plant-based eats and energizing smoothies . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Green Carrot Juice Co . 132 Osbone St , 204‐691‐0771 ; 11-2090 Corydon Ave , 204‐414‐3401 ; Airport , 2000 Wellington Ave , 204-691-0771 . A health-conscious menu of coldpressed juices , smoothies and light fare . WA , A , 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 . Try the acai bowl , loaded with berries and shredded coconut . WA , AI , M , V
VIETNAMESE
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 Thanh Huong 534 Sargent Ave , 204-774‐8888 . French‐accented North Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine . The satay beef noodle soup is deeply satisfying .
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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
Reflecting Winnipeg ’ s ethnocultural diversity , this category represents our top choices from the many small , primarily family‐run restaurants in town .
Asian Hot Pot [ Chinese / Asian ] 740 Corydon Ave , 204‐615‐8878 . Cheery strip mall spot serves DIY dishes in the form of soups that simmer at the table . A wide variety of toppings and sauces enrich the meal . WA , LP , A , 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 Beaurivage Bistro [ Lebanese ] 788 Corydon Ave , 204-691-6999 . Nestled on Corydon Avenue , this charming Lebanese eatery offers a prix fixe dinner menu . Try kibbeh , a delicious spiced beef croquette .
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BMC Market [ Mexican ] 1113 Henderson Hwy , 722 Osborne Street , 204-306-4188 . Bargain spot for some of the city ’ s best tacos and quesadillas . A tiny but impressive shelf of Mexican specialties . IA , M , V
Gladys Caribbean Kitchen 726 Sargent Ave , 204-415-7344 . Big flavours inspired by a little island are served in a cozy space . Tropical touches transport the spirit but the superb jerked spice dishes are the real draw . LP , IA , M , V Gojo [ Ethiopian ] 533 Sargent Ave , 204-615-0785 . Fresh injira is perfect for scooping up vibrant dishes like lamb tibs cooked in spiced butter . A wide variety of vegetarian options .
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Kyu Bochi [ Cambodian / Thai ] 870 Logan Ave , 204-832-7192 . Traditional Cambodian and Thai style fusion cuisine served in a quaint and cozy space . Lok lak beef is a popular pick . A , IA , V , M La Fiesta Cafecito [ Salvadoran ] Unit M-730 St . Anne ’ s Rd , 204‐257‐7108 . The vacation-inspired decor is a perfect setting for platters and exotic fruit drinks . Try the burrito podoreso . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Les Saj [ Middle Eastern ] 1038 St . James St , 204-219-8939 ; 480 Portage Ave , 204-788-4477 . This is the 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 Mama ’ s Noodle House [ Chinese / Vietnamese ] 141 McPhillips St , 204-783-4847 . This bustling soup house dishes out steaming bowls of hot broth including a pho special with barbeque pork . LP , IA , M , V Mercadito Latino [ South American ] 570 Sargent Ave , 204‐415‐2870 . Tiny West End spot houses big , bold flavours , with favourites like papusas , tamales and tacos . Also stocks imported items from south of the border . WA , IA Pho No . 1 [ Vietnamese ] 81 Isabel St , 204-943‐7449 . Charming Vietnamese noodle soup house with hundreds of menu options . Try the rich and creamy coconut tom yum soup . WA , LP , IA , V
40 ciao ! / summer / two thousand twenty-two