More than 40 years ago , Mrs . Usha Mehra brought her passion for Indian cuisine to Canada . She founded the first North Indian restaurant in Winnipeg , featuring all of her own original recipes . Over the years , Kamal and Sudha Mehra enamoured thousands of diners with those dishes . Today , Sudha Mehra and her children carry forward this legacy of cuisine . Classical Indian flavours are presented with a contemporary flair amidst centuries old Indian wood carvings , paintings and intricate tapestries ; The Mehras would like to invite you to experience the dynamic essence that India is known for .
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Canadian : PEG BEER CO . Exchange District brewpub offers up craft beers alongside regional specialties . Sharing is key , with a menu of meat and cheese boards , flatbreads , and “ large plates ” of family style feasts from baked ham to rack of lamb . Hosts rotating events , check website for details . Tue-Thu 11 am-11 pm , Fri-Sat 11 am-12 am . Entrées : $ 12- $ 15 , $ 45- $ 60 for large plates . WA , LP , SP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 125 Pacific Ave , 204-416-2337 , Map 1 : N-4
Canadian : THE ROOST SOCIAL HOUSE This new addition to Corydon provides a place to perch , with clever cocktails incorporating seasonal ingredients matched by a changing menu of small plates . Tue-Fri 4 pm-2 am , Sat 12 pm-2 am , Sun 12 pm-12 am . Small plates : $ 6- $ 14 . LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 651 Corydon Ave , 204-414-9313 , Map 2 : D-4
Irish : SHANNON ’ S This convivial space is tucked down a flight of stairs , which give way to an expansive basement , elaborately decorated in forest greens and rustic wood . The lamb burger is a menu highlight . Mon-Fri 11 am-2 am ; Sat 4 pm-2 am . Entrées : $ 6-20 . LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 175 Carlton St , 204-943-2302 , Map 1 : P-4
British : TAVERN UNITED Contemporary English sports pub . Relax with friends and play a game of darts or pool , or sit back and watch the big game on one of the many televisions . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 10- $ 16 . WA , LP , SP . 1824 Pembina Hwy , 204-261-4233 , Map 2 : F-4 ; 260 Hargrave St , 204-944-0022 , Map 1 : P-3 ; 2100 McPhillips St , 204-633-0024 , Map 2 : B-3 ; 826 Regent Ave , 204-224-1681 , Map 2 : D-6
British : TOAD IN THE HOLE One of the first pubs in town , “ the Toad ” is extremely popular with the Osborne Village crowd for its tipples and board games . Classic pub grub . The downstairs Cavern is a popular live music venue . Daily 12 pm-2 am . Entrées : $ 8- $ 15 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 112 Osborne St , 204-284-7201 , Map 1 : R-3
Canadian : THE PINT Fans congregate in this industrial style bar to catch the game with a vast selection of draught beers and a menu focused on comfort food and platters to share . After dark , head to the dance floor upstairs where the Dj spins the latest hits . Daily 11 am-2 am . Entrees : $ 11- $ 17 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 274 Garry St , 204-942-3069 , Map 1 : P-4
Canadian : UNDERDOGS Rally around smart , creative pub staples at this sports bar styled spot . Perogy nachos , chorizo poutine , and yam-topped burgers give bar food a good name . Tue-Thu & Sun 11 am-1 am , Fri-Sat & Mon 11 am-2 am . Entrees : $ 10- $ 15 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 2609 Portage Ave , 204-615-6104 , Map 2 : D-2
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BLAZE BISTRO Newly renovated dining room in the downtown Delta Hotel offers a stylish and contemporary setting for urban prairie cuisine . The juicy , lightly charred burger gets extra kick from jalapeño jam and a glossy potato bun . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 25- $ 42 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . Delta Winnipeg , 350 St . Mary Ave , 204-944-7259 , Map 1 : P-4
CHEW Mod rustic River Heights bistro focused on in season local tastes with an emphasis on butchery and nose-to-tail eating . A fluid menu tempts with inspired plays on favourite ingredients like pork belly , beets , scallop , and offal . Housemade ice cream is divine . Tue-Sun 11 am-11 pm . Entrées : $ 20- $ 27 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 532 Waterloo St , 204-667-2439 , Map 2 : D-3
ELEMENTS Open to the public but located in a University of Winnipeg building , this bright and airy full-service restaurant emphasizes fresh fare and local ingredients . Vegetarians and vegans welcomed with elegant entrées such as roasted zucchini with pine nut and quinoa stuffing . Mon-Fri 10 am-8 pm , Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm . Entreés : $ 14- $ 26 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , M , V . 599 Portage Avenue , 204-786-9237 , Map 1 : P-2
FUSION GRILL This is one of the finest dining experiences in the city , having virtually created the upscale regional cuisine category . Chef Lorna Murdoch is a talented star who uses fresh products sourced from local producers to create stunning Manitoba regional cuisine . Owner Scot McTaggart boasts an encyclopedic knowledge of his Canadian wine selection . Tue-Sat 11:30 am-2:30 pm , 5:30 pm onward . Entrées : $ 20- $ 47 . LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 550 Academy Rd , 204-489-6963 , Map 2 : D-3
GATES ON ROBLIN This restaurant is set in an elegant country estate , complete with expansive grounds and picturesque gambrel roofs . Several rooms with a charming atmosphere that is perfectly matched by the pan-Canadian menu , which is very strong on fish and meat . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 21- $ 55 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 6945 Roblin Blvd , 204-224-2837 , Map 2 : E-1
PINERIDGE HOLLOW Located on the outskirts of Birds Hill Park , this secluded country cottage restaurant is committed to celebrating the food and people of Manitoba . On-site garden provides vegetables and herbs are as fresh as they get . Try perogies stuffed with wild mushroooms as a regionally inspired treat . Farmers ’ market in the summer . Open daily 9 am-10 pm . Entrées : $ 8- $ 26 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : IA , MC , V , AE . Located off of Hwy 59 , east on Garven Rd to Pineridge Rd , follow signs to Heatherdale Rd , 20 km northeast of the city , 204-777-3880
PRAIRIE 360 Latest incarnation of the revolving restaurant offers regional cuisine , such as elk , bison , and lamb , with a view . Whiskey lounge two floors down features premium pours grouped according to flavour profiles . Lunch : Mon-Fri 11 am-1:30 pm . Dinner : Sun-Thu 4:30 pm-9 pm , Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10 pm . Lounge : Fri-Sat 5 pm-late . Brunch : Sun 10:30 am-1:30 pm . Entrées : $ 24- $ 45 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V , AE . 83 Garry St , 204-505-2681 , Map 1 : Q-4
More than 40 years & three generations
More than 40 years ago , Mrs . Usha Mehra brought her passion for Indian cuisine to Canada . She founded the first North Indian restaurant in Winnipeg , featuring all of her own original recipes . Over the years , Kamal and Sudha Mehra enamoured thousands of diners with those dishes . Today , Sudha Mehra and her children carry forward this legacy of cuisine . Classical Indian flavours are presented with a contemporary flair amidst centuries old Indian wood carvings , paintings and intricate tapestries ; The Mehras would like to invite you to experience the dynamic essence that India is known for .
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