The Blue Marble 1979 Wellington Ave , 204‐594‐1967 . Fresh delights are served up with artful presentations in a stylish hotel setting . WA , LP , IA , A , M , V 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 .
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Capital Grill and Bar 3116 Roblin Blvd , 204‐615‐3116 ; 275 Broadway , 204-416-1144 . A sleek , modern dining room is the backdrop to a mix of homey and high cuisine .
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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 , A , IA , M , V
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deer + almond 85 Princess St , 204‐504‐8562 . Find an inspired , globally influenced menu of creative , plates served as a multi-course extravaganza . Artsy space keeps it hip . WA , LP , IA , M , V Enoteca A-1670 Corydon Ave , 204‐487‐1529 . This street-facing small space boasts a creative sharing plate style menu . Chef Scott Bagshaw ’ s beef tartare is exquisite . WA , LP , IA , M , V James Avenue Pumphouse 2-109 James Ave , 204-560-5210 . This former 1906 fire station serves multi-culti faves like tacos with Mexican birria dip and a super-sized perogy . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM 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 , A , IA , M , V
Nola 101-300 Tache Ave , 204-505-0760 . Fusion for the modern era uses global flavours and local ingredients . Japanese karaage fried chicken should not be missed . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V One Sixteen 116 Sherbrook St , 431-887-2337 . Taproom in the front offers small plates and rotating beers . Dining room serves inspired dishes in an open concept space . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V Oval Room Brasserie Fort Garry Hotel , 222 Broadway , 1-800-665-8088 . This swish lounge boasts an opulent ceiling while the kitchen presents stellar scratchmade sensations . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V , ATM The Oxbow 557 Osborne St , 204-691-5373 . Farm-to-table restaurant with an ever-changing menu focuses on seasonal ingredients like Arctic char and root vegetables . LP , A , IA , M , V
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From super cute cafes to iconic city landmarks , all these destinations pair delicious bites with a lovely view . With its wall of windows giving a lush view of Assiniboine Park , dining at the Park Café is as close to a picnic as one can get while still eating indoors . Starting one ’ s day tucking into the pork belly eggs Benedict , rich with buttery hollandaise and crispy fried potatoes , may be enough ‘ fuel ’ to motivate a ( long ) jog around the park . On sunny days , tableside windows at Buffalo Stone Café in
FortWhyte Alive score a view of a shimmering lake alive with action adding a complementary soundtrack of honks , hisses and splashes provided courtesy of geese and ducks . Casual counter service makes this an easy and quick place to fuel up for a day outdoors . Warmly spiced beef and wild rice soup , brimming with veggies , is a hearty meal in a bowl . Tucked at the corner of Tache and Provencher , Promenade Brasserie delivers a magnificent view of Winnipeg ’ s skyline . Rooted in the region ’ s Métis culture , diners are rewarded with recipes and ingredients intrinsic to generations . Try a nutrient rich bowl with wild rice , garden ingredients , pickled beets and pumpkin seeds . Rounded with red pepper aioli . At Cibo Waterfront Cafe , remnants of the building ’ s history as a pumping station and slick design elements provide modern flair at this eatery nestled along the bank of the Red River . Beet and beef salad garnished with velvety goat ’ s cheese exemplifies this stunning combination . A buttery eight-ounce sirloin cap , thinly sliced , is cut with a sweet red pepper vinaigrette while a bed of peppery arugula accents the seasoning . Pineridge Hollow ’ s dedication to producing Manitoba regional cuisine has been unwavering at its picture-perfect retreat nestled in forested property . The prime sunroom seats , look out on strings of fairy lights sparkling on the trees outside . Entrées , such as impressive arctic char are lavish and filling . The tender fillet of fish , drizzled in lemon caper sauce , is crusted with “ everything bagel ” hemp seed seasoning and sits atop herb laced bed of quinoa .
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