Passero and Corto 1 Forks Market Rd , 204-219-7300 . Corto serves as a sandwich counter and specialty coffee shop at lunch . Passero opens at night with smart offerings like ricotta gnocchi . WA , LP , IA , M , V
JAPANESE
GaiJin Izakaya 2-1575 Regent Ave W , 204-615-6868 . Try Japanese small plates , all-day ramen and premium drinks in an open-concept space . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Ichiban 189 Carlton St , 204-925‐7400 . A Winnipeg tradition for more than 30 years , teppanyaki-style fresh entrées are cooked with panache by talented chefs . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Wasabi 105‐121 Osborne St , 204-474‐2332 ; 588 Broadway , 204-774-4328 ; 3-1360 Taylor Ave , 204‐415‐7878 . Sushi is taken to new heights . Stunning rolls leave an impression . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Yujiro 1822 Grant Ave , 204-489‐9254 . Edward Lam brings his stylish approach to traditional dishes and rolls . Try the delicate kaisou salad , mixed seaweed bathed in yuzu dressing . WA , LP , IA , M , V
MEXICAN
Carlos & Murphy ’ s 129 Osborne St , 204-284‐3510 . This longtime Village original serves Mexican cantina food such as taco salads , hot wings , chimichangas , heaping Carlos nachos and renowned iced margaritas . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V La Roca 155 Smith St , 204‐615‐9605 . A refreshing take on Mexican fare in downtown . The light and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico shine in taco trios , bright ceviche and the city ’ s best margaritas . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
PUB / CANTINA
Amsterdam Tea Room 103-211 Bannatyne Ave , 204-295-7728 . This trendy spot specializes in boozy teas and cocktails alongside Euro-style sharing plates . Also sells selection of loose leaf tea . LP , SP , IA , M , V Brazen Hall 800 Pembina Hwy , 204‐453‐7980 . House-made brews on tap at the stylish spacious pub . The extensive menu includes modern snacks and entrées . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Nonsuch Brewing Co 125 Pacific Ave , 204-666-7824 . Cool brewery with umbrella-adorned ceiling offers seven taps of pours . Chef Tyrone Welchinski ’ s seasonal menu is exquisite . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V One Great City Brewing Co 1596 Ness Ave , 204‐210‐2337 . This sleek brewpub with an upscale feel has a creative menu of elevated bar food to match six varieties of beer brewed on site . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
REGIONAL / CANADIAN
Fusion Grill 550 Academy Rd , 204-489‐6963 . This spot uses local products to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine . The award-winning wine list is exclusively Canadian . LP , A , IA , M , V Gates on Roblin 6945 Roblin Blvd , 204-224‐2837 . This elegant estate has a charming dining space . Pan-Canadian menu is strong on fish and meat . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Pineridge Hollow 67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E , Oakbank , 204‐777‐3880 . Beautiful restaurant houses an impressive gift and decor store and even more impressive cuisine . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Smith 75 Forks Market Rd , 204‐944‐2445 . 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 at its spot in the Exchange District . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Cordova 93 Albert St , 204-691-1900 . 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 place serves up pies with unique toppings and empanadas . 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 . Wine list has more than 800 selections . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave , 204‐788‐2015 . This stylish Canadian steakhouse chain flaunts its in-house butcher and pastry chef . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Rae & Jerry ’ s 1405 Portage Ave , 204-783‐6155 Consistent meals and old school favourites like liver dinners and prime rib sandwiches are superior . WA , LP , SP ,
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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 . Sizzling steaks , slow-roasted prime rib and rock lobster tails in a casual atmosphere . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
TAPROOMS
These local breweries have on-site taprooms to sip a pint .
Barn Hammer Brewing Co , 595 Wall St , barnhammerbrewing . ca ; Half Pints Brewing Co , 550 Roseberry St , 204‐832‐ 7468 ; Kilter Brewing Co , 450 Rue Deschambault , kilterbrewing . co ; 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 ; Sookram ’ s Brewing Co , 479-B Warsaw Ave , Sookrams . com ; Stone Angel Brewing Co , Devil May Care Brewing Company , 9-1875 Pembina Hwy , 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 .
THAI
Bangkok Thai 100 Osborne St , 2nd floor , 204- 474‐0908 . Located within a beautiful courtyard , this sunlit room creates the perfect setting for exotic Thai dishes .
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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 . WA , LP , IA , M , V Sukhothai 191 Osborne St , 204-633‐6907 . The modern interior is a counterpoint to classic cuisine . The perfect hot and sour soup and fresh fruit frozen drinks keep fans returning . WA , LP , IA , M , V
VEGETARIAN
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 cold-pressed juices , smoothies and Acai bowls .
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Organic Planet 877 Westminster Ave , 204-772-8771 . This grassroots worker co-op houses a juice bar and organic vegan deli that pumps out creative and healthful fare .
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Verde Juice Bar 887 Westminster Ave , 204-615-8733 . Energy boosting juices and smoothies alongside superfood salads . Try the acai bowl , loaded with berries and shredded coconut . WA , AI , M , V
VIETNAMESE
Pho Hoang 794 Sargent Ave , 204‐415‐6893 ; 235 Portage Ave , 204-949-0077 ; 117 Osborne St , 204-414-8998 . The pho here ranks among the city ’ s best .
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Viva 505 Sargent Ave , 204-772‐3167 . Family-owned West End hot spot . Traditional favourites are highlights . Shrimp and sour soup and stewed basa also get top marks . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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