dining
Canadian : THE ROOST SOCIAL HOUSE This upstairs nook on Corydon Ave 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 subterranean pub is a popular meeting place . Known as a live music venue for local bands . Hearty Irish meals , like steak and stout pie , satisfy . 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 “ The Toad ’ is extremely popular with the Osborne Village crowd for its tipples and board games . The downstairs Cavern is a popular live music venue . Serves well-executed English pub fare , like its namesake dish . Butter chicken poutine is a fun and addictive fusion twist . Must be 18 or older . 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 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 . 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
Canadian : THE YELLOW DOG TAVERN Simple food makes this the perfect place to have a pint and a plate . Attracting a diverse clientele , all sharing an appreciation for no-frills , deep fryer-free pub fare . Mon-Wed 11 am-12 am , Thu-Fri 11 am-2 am , Sat 6 pm-2 am . Entrees : $ 8- $ 12 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 386 Donald St , 204-775-6676 , Map 1 : O-3
regional / canadian
BLAZE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE The renovated dining room offers a 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 Modern yet rustic bistro focused on seasonal local ingredients with an emphasis on butchery and nose-to-tail eating . An ever-changing menu tempts diners with inspired plays on favourite ingredients like pork belly , beets , scallop , and offal . 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
FUSION GRILL One of the finest dining experiences in the city . 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 Canadian wines . 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 fine dining restaurant is set in an elegant country estate , complete with expansive grounds and picturesque gambrel roofs . Several rooms with a charming atmosphere that are perfectly matched by the pan-Canadian menu . Set menus are available for larger groups . Serves dinner , lunch and brunch on Sundays . 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 . 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 Revolving restaurant offers regional cuisine , such as elk , bison , and lamb , with a view . 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
RESTO 12 Located in the downtown Radission , this restaurant serves an expansive view of north Portage ave from the 12th floor . Menu includes a variety of dairy-free , gluten-free , and vegetarian options . Serves breakfast , lunch and dinner . Open 6:30 am-10:30 pm daily . Entrées : $ 24- $ 60 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA ., MC , V . Radisson Hotel , 288 Portage Ave , 204-697-1495 , Map 1 : O-4
SMITH Plays on plaid and nostalgic Canadiana touches offer a backdrop to scratch-made regional cuisine . The pan bagnat ups the ante on tuna salad with tuna steak , hardboiled egg , and marinated vegetables . Breakfast from 6:30 am Mon-Fri ( 7 am Sat & Sun ), lunch daily from 11 am , dinner daily from 5 pm . Entrées : $ 16- $ 36 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 75 Forks Market Rd , 204-944-2445 , Map 1 : Q-5
36 where . ca july / august 2018