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Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave , 204‐788‐2015 . Located in the Sandman hotel , the shades-of-grey interior in this stylish and swanky steakhouse oozes sex appeal . 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 40 years , located at the city ’ s famous Portage and Main intersection . The atmosphere is comfortable opulence with traditional dark panelling . Canadian prime rib and perfectly aged steaks are outstanding . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Rae & Jerry ’ s 1405 Portage Ave , 204-783‐6155 . Little has changed this steakhouse since its inception in 1957 . Famous for liver and sandwiches . Reservations preferred . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The Round Table Steakhouse and Brogue Pubside 800 Pembina Hwy , 204-453‐3631 ; 800-B Pembina Hwy , 204‐453‐7980 . Steakhouse in the style of a British pub , with billiards and open hearth . Adjacent Brogue Pubside is a cozy pub that features globally influenced , meat-focused plates for sharing . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
THAI
[ also see WORLD FOOD ] Bangkok Thai 100 Osborne St , 2nd floor , 204-474‐0908 . This sunlit room creates the perfect setting for exotic Thai dishes served on elaborately decorated silver tableware . LP , 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 . 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 , gingerfried beef and shrimp with lemongrass . 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 satisfying . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
Viva 505 Sargent Ave , 204-772‐3167 . Familyowned 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 . The decor at most of these is simple and / or the location is out of the way . However , 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 . Baraka Pita Bakery [ Lebanese ] 1783 Main St , 204‐334‐2004 . Famous for in-house fired pita bread , this North End gem offers falafel pitas , pita pizzas and specialty dips . WA , IA , V , M Boun ’ s [ Southeast Asian / Laotian ] 4‐208 Marion St , 204-231-3005 . An extensive stir-fry menu offers Southeast Asian spices and curries , while the Laotian grill serves up shrimp , pork and beef short ribs in signature garlic and soy barbeque sauce . WA , LP , IA , M , V
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