mediterranean on the river
Mediterranean inspired café located right on the bank of the Red River . Open for breakfast , lunch and dinner .
339 waterfront dr . 204.594.0339 cibowaterfrontcafe . com
Mise Bistro and Lounge 842 Corydon Ave , 204-284‐7916 . Skillfully blending regional mainstays with global accents , chef / owner Terry Gereta ’ s inventive menu wows . Creative concoctions like hoisinsplashed seared duck breast with Asian ’ slaw , crisp noodle and chile threads are the norm . LP , WA , SP , A , IA , M , V Pineridge Hollow Off of Hwy 59 , east on Garven Rd [ PR # 213 ] to Pineridge Rd , follow signs to Heatherdale , 204-777‐3880 . Located on the outskirts of Birds Hill Park , this beautiful restaurant also houses a tea room and gift shop . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
Prairie 360 83 Garry St , 204-505-2681 . Latest incarnation of the revolving restaurant offers up regional cuisine , such as venison sliders , with a breathtaking view of the entire city . Highlights include gourmet bison perogies . The whiskey lounge is located two floors down , and features premium pours grouped according to flavour profiles . WA , LP , IA , M , V , A . The Velvet Glove The Fairmont Hotel , 2 Lombard Pl , 204-985‐6255 . Extremely high standards garnered this hotel a CAA / AAA Four Diamond Award . The menu showcases Canadian cuisine with stellar presentation . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
SOUTH AMERICAN / SPANISH
Cafe Dario 1390 Erin St , 204-783‐2813 . Colombia-born Chef Dario Pineda‐Gutierrez prepares Nuevo Latino cuisine — sophisticated North American ingredients fused with Latin American spices . Outstanding five-course dinners for $ 35 prix fixe . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Carnaval 270 Waterfront Drive , 204-505-0945 Winnipeg ’ s only Brazilian barbeque has carved out a sizzling carnivore ’ s paradise in the Exchange District . Juicy cuts of beef , lamb , chicken and pork are carved by Gauchos tableside . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria 137 Bannatyne Ave , 204-219-5398 . New Argentinean-style pizza boutique serves up pies with unique toppings and empanadas in a historic Exchange District location LP , V , M , IA , SP Deseo Bistro 696 Osborne , 204-452-2561 . Chef Scott Bagshaw serves up flavourpunched , Spanish-influenced food . Divine housemade mac and cheese with chorizo is an addictive menu standard . The specials here are eternal standouts . LP , IA , M , V bestlist
Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-947-5434 . Offering a distinct Latin flavour , this rustic South American eatery and wine bar is the perfect place to share and nibble on tapas or enjoy colourful mains such as the steak topped with coriander crab and zippy chimichurri . WA , LP , 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 small bites designed for sharing . Supple ricotta gnudi with sage , Pecorino and butter is sublime . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Simon ’ s Cuisine [ Argentinean ] 513‐B St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204-231‐2756 . Cozy space features homemade dishes such as flavourful steaks , spicy empanadas and light cannelloni . Fantastic housemade hot sauce . WA , LP , IA , M , V .
STEAK & SEAFOOD
529 Wellington Steakhouse 529 Wellington Cres , 204-487‐8325 . Proudly positioned as the toniest steakhouse in town , this renovated historic mansion takes local dining to grand heights . Top Canadian prime beef is used and the excellent wine list has more than 800 selections . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Hy ’ s Steakhouse One Lombard Pl , 204-942‐1000 . A tried and true , classic Winnipeg establishment for more than 40 years . 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 . A staple on the Winnipeg dining scene , Rae & Jerry ’ s has changed little since its inception in 1957 . This steakhouse is famous for its beef in various cuts , liver and sandwiches . Reservations preferred . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V The Round Table Steakhouse 800 Pembina Hwy , 204-453‐3631 . Steakhouse in the style of a British pub , with billiards and open hearth . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
THAI
Bangkok Thai 100 Osborne St , 2nd floor , 204-474‐0908 . Located within the beautiful courtyard at the corner of Osborne and River , this elegant second-floor 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 suburban ethnic eatery focuses on central Thailand and uses the freshest produce . Try the Mungbean Noodle Soup WA , LP , IA , M , V
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