India Palace 770 Ellice Ave, 204-774‐6061. A lunch and dinner buffet presents delectable curries and more.
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Shahi Flames 208 Marion St, 204-306-8000. Menu is rich in variety and curries are on point at this well appointed St. Boniface spot. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
INDIGENOUS
Feast Café Bistro 587 Ellice Ave, 204-691-5979. This cozy spot pays tribute to Manitoba’ s Indigenous groups with a menu rich in bannock, bison and berries. Try the squash pizza topped with white sauce and pine nuts. WA, LP, A, M, V Promenade Brasserie 130 Provencher Blvd, 204-237-6414. The prime riverside location sets the scene for cuisine inspired by French-Metis cooks. Locally grown products appear liberally on the menu. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL /
CLASSIC
Bailey’ s 185 Lombard Ave, 204-944‐1180. Heavy wooden doors open onto a world that celebrates the British Empire. Specialties range from a reuben, to rack of lamb and prime rib of beef. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Cork and Flame 3106 Portage Ave, 204-221-2777. Polished St. James resto with a diverse menu includes tender bone-in lamb, pastas. Greek specialties. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Maxime’ s 1131 St. Mary’ s Rd, 204-257‐1521. This favourite spot sets the standard for fine dining. The wide-ranging menu makes for a multi-generational palate pleaser. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Silver Heights Restaurant 2169 Portage Ave, 204-889-7246. A popular hub for certified Angus steaks and bbq ribs smothered in a house-made sauce. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V The Terrace Dining Room 3975 Portage Ave, 204-885‐3330. Overlooking the racetrack at Assiniboia Downs, a multi-tiered room gives every table a superb view. Reservations required. During race season WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL /
CONTEMPORARY
Blaze Restaurant & Lounge Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave, 204‐944‐7259. Sophisticated cuisine is served in a contemporary setting.
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The Blue Marble 1979 Wellington Ave, 204‐594‐1967. Fresh delights are served with artful presentations in a stylish hotel setting. WA, LP, IA, A, M, V bestlist
Bonnie Day 898 Westminster Ave, 204-786-8411. A dynamic menu of comfort foods, and sourdough pizza earn this cozy spot status as one of the best in class. A large list of creative craft cocktails impress. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Bull and Filly 1763 Henderson Hwy, 204-560-2946. Sophisticated space pairs with relaxed charming service. Indulgent dishes like Parisienne style gnocchi draws regulars. WA, LP, IA, A, M, V Capital Grill and Bar 275 Broadway, 204-416-1144. Neighbourhood regulars clink glasses in the sleek, modern dining room over a mix of homey and high cuisine. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Damecca Lounge 305 Madison St, 204-306-1130. Polo Park area lounge reveals skills in the kitchen and multi-culti focus with globe-trotting dishes like chicken karaage sliders and mushroom pappardelle. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V deer + almond 85 Princess St, 204‐504‐8562. This hip restaurant helmed by chef Mandel Hitzer boasts an inspired, globally influenced menu of creative, plates in a casual, artsy space.
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James Avenue Pumphouse 2-109 James Ave, 204-560-5210. Chef Mark Merano serves multi-culti crowd favourites in this former 1906 fire station like tacos with Mexican birria dip and a super-sized perogy.
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Junction 59 Roadhouse 1615 Regent Ave W, 204-654-3345. Southern-style eats in a rustic, prairie atmosphere, complete with wooden barrels and grain elevator murals. The signature molcajete bowl is a hit.
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Meal Set Bistro 612 B Academy Rd, 204‐414‐8088. Healthy sushi and tapas served with flair at this Asian-fusion bistro with a genre-bending menu. Try chef Ken Nguyen’ s seafood risotto and mini“ mamba” sliders. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Moxie’ s Bar and Grill 1620 Kenaston Blvd, 204‐489‐1199; Polo Park Shopping Centre, 204‐783‐1840. Consistency and quality eats are hallmarks of this chain. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V, ATM Next Door 116 Sherbrook St, 431-887-2337. Wood taproom offers impressive shareable plates, many creative, veg-centric and beers from Good Neighbour. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Nola 101-300 Tache Ave, 204-505-0760. Fusion for the modern era uses global flavours and local ingredients. Smoked goldeye salad and Japanese karaage fried chicken should not be missed. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Oak & Grain 1800 Wellington Ave, 204-786‐0926. At the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport, comfort food classics are offered with regional spin
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Oval Room Brasserie Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway, 1-800-665-8088. This swish lounge boasts an opulent ceiling and live jazz performances, while the kitchen presents stellar scratch-made sensations. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V, ATM The Oxbow 557 Osborne St, 204-691-5373. An ever-changing menu focuses on seasonal ingredients. Root veggies get royal treatment LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Petit Socco 256 Stafford St, 204-306-7522. Chef Adam Donnelly provides an intimate dining experience for twelve guests per night. Expect exciting flavours from a rotating menu. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Rae’ s Bistro 9-925 Headmaster Row, 204-229- 0237. North Kildonan neighbourhood spot serves eclectic bistro fare. Don’ t miss the chalkboard list of creative daily features. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Rudy’ s Eat & Drink 375 Graham Ave, MB Hydro Place, main floor, 204-421-9094. A mod steakhouse offerings, like steak frites. Lively atmosphere with a retro glam aesthetic. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Saddlery on Market 114 Market Ave, 204‐615‐1898. Twists on comfort food are presented in a chic Exchange District space, once the site of the Great West Saddlery Company. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V Tabula Rasa 725 Osborne St, tabularasaosborne. com. Tapas spot evokes fresh ideas with old-world style. Paintings of matadors prepare palates for Mediterranean dishes. LP, SP, A, IA, M, V Wood Tavern 112 Marion St, 204-235-6003. Cozy space inside the Norwood Hotel features a huge wood-fired grill that scents the sprawling room with a campfire like aroma. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
ITALIAN / CLASSIC
Alena Rustic Italian 3670 Roblin Blvd., 204‐944‐8748. Chef Michael Dacquisto brings homestyle Italian cooking to Charleswood with rustic flair. WA, SP, LP, IA, M, V
Borgo Antico 173 McDermot Ave, 204-942-3663. Modern artistic decor, smart staff and exquisite preparations of the classics made by chef Giac Appice win us over. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V Colosseo Ristorante 670 Corydon Ave, 204‐284‐4977. House-made classic Italian fare makes this the longstanding city favourite for Italian cravings.
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