steak & seafood
Chop Steakhouse & Bar 1750 Sargent Ave , 204‐788‐2015 . 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 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 Hy ’ s Steakhouse 1 Lombard Pl , 204‐942‐1000 . A classic Winnipeg establishment for more than 40 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 . It ’ s all about consistency , with sizzling steaks off the grill , slow-roasted prime rib , and Alaskan king crab in a friendly , casual atmosphere . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Rae & Jerry ’ s 1405 Portage Ave , 204-783‐6155 . Little has changed this steakhouse since its inception in 1957 . Attentive service and consistent well-executed meals . Old school favourites like liver dinners and prime rib sandwiches are superior . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
Taprooms
Barn Hammer Brewing Co 595 Wall St , barnhammerbrewing . ca . A stylish industrial space in the West End houses this welcoming taproom . Sample six signature beers and two experimental flavours . LP , A , IA , M , V Half Pints Brewing Company 550 Roseberry St , 204‐832‐PINT ( 7468 ). Four flagship beers and seasonal specialties are on tap for sipping by taster or draught , or fill a growler to go . Free brewery tours on Saturdays . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Little Brown Jug 336 William Ave , 204‐500‐0441 . Sleek taproom inside a renovated Exchange District heritage space , with an open concept design that gives visitors a view of the brewery . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Torque Brewing Co 330‐830 King Edward St , 204‐941‐1723 . Sample four different tried-and-true brews as well as a changing selection of varieties which are available only at the brewery . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V bestlist
tea house
Tea Story 224 Osborne St , 204‐477‐1102 . Bright and playful Japan-influenced space boasts an extensive list of flowering , aged , organic , and bubble teas . WA , A , IA , M , V Panda Tea 2999 Pembina Hwy , 204‐504‐8299 . South end tea room serves bubble tea in flavours like passionfruit , red bean , and taro in a casual and fun atmoshpere . 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 sunlit room creates the perfect setting for exotic Thai dishes LP , IA , M , V Coconut Island 1607 Pembina Hwy , 204‐615‐8288 . Fresh tastes of Thailand delight at this South end spot , like spice-lashed soups and creamy coconut curries . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V Sabai Thai Eatery 1113 Corydon Ave , 204‐888‐6508 . The succinct menu at this neighbourhood hot spot houses contemporary specials like pickerel cheeks in rich peanutsesame sauce . WA , LP , SP , 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 keep fans returning . WA , LP , IA , M , V
vietnamese
Bahn Mi King 510 Portage Ave , 204‐775‐9323 . Orderat-the-counter spot offers trendy takes on Vietnamese fare , like pork belly burgers that swap buns for steamed bao . WA , IA , M , V 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 Pho No . 1 81 Isabel St , 204-943‐7449 . Charming Vietnamese noodle soup house with hundreds of menu options . Try the creamy coconut tom yum soup . WA , LP , IA , V
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 . 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 .
Asian Hot Pot [ Southeast Asian ] 740 Corydon Ave , 204‐615‐8878 . Doit-yourself-deliciousness in the form of soups that simmer at the table . 20 broth options and more than 70 ingredients to add . WA , LP , A , M , V Baraka Pita Bakery [ Lebanese ] 1783 Main St , 204‐334‐2004 . Famous for in-house fired pita bread , this North End gem offers pitas and specialty dips like hummus . WA , IA , V , M
Bisita [ Filipino ] 637 Corydon Ave , 204‐615‐7423 . Comforting Filipino cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere . Crispy pork belly sliders on a pandesal bun are a must-try . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Boun ’ s [ Southeast Asian / Laotian ] 4‐208 Marion St , 204-231-3005 . An extensive stir-fry menu offers the best in Southeast Asian spices and curries . WA , LP , IA , M , V Casa Grande [ Italian ] 984 Sargent Ave , 204-783‐6231 . Checkered tablecloths and candlelight create the ambience for Italian fare like homestyle pizza and pasta . LP , A , IA , M , V The Dancing Noodle [ Chinese ] 1393 Pembina Hwy , 204‐691‐0205 . Soup and noodle bowls filled with freshly hand-pulled noodles . WA , IA , M , V Dwarf no Cachette [ Japanese ] 157 Provencher Blvd , 204‐691‐9950 . Quirky cafe offers Japanese specialties like ramen and okonomiyaki on handwritten menus . Gift shop upstairs stocks imported collectibles . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Emerald Palace [ Chinese ] 704 Sargent Ave , 204‐788‐4573 . Authentic fare served up in a bustling atmosphere . Try the famous fried butter chicken . WA , A , IA , M , V
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If seafood seems out of reach for a prairie province , think again : almost 11.4 million kgs of fish are annually pulled from Manitoba ' s freshwater lakes . Pickerel lead the way , making up almost half of commercial production , followed by Lake Whitefish , Northern Pike , Suckers , and Sauger .
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