dining
MEIJI At Meiji, the marriage between martini and sushi has become legend. Martini hits, smoothly accompany Meiji’ s hefty sushi rolls. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm. Dinner: Sun-Thu 5 pm-10:30 pm, Fri & Sat 5 pm-11:30 pm. Entrées: $ 9- $ 67. LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 454 River Ave, 204-284-3996, Map 1: R‐3
WASABI New-school sushi is taken to creative heights at each location. Small plates are designed for sharing. Call for hours. Entrées: $ 18- $ 20. WA( not Osborne), LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 588 Broadway, 204-774-4328, Map 1: Q‐2; 105-121 Osborne St, 204-474-2332, Map 1: R‐3; 3-1360 Taylor Ave, 204-415-7878, Map 1: E‐3
YUJIRO This simple, zen-like space attracts Japanese cuisine purists for its traditional preparation and high quality ingredients. Start off with the subtly sweet goma ae. Mon, Wed-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm, 5 pm-9 pm, Sun 1 pm-9 pm. Entrées: $ 11- $ 20. WA, LP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 1822 Grant Ave, 204-489-9254, Map 1: P‐3
mexican
CARLOS & MURPHY’ S Serves Mexican cantina staples such as taco salads, hot wings, chimichangas, heaping Carlos nachos and renowned iced margaritas. Mon-Wed 11:30 am-1 am, Thu-Sat 11:30 am-2 am, Sun 3:30 pm-12 am. Entrées: $ 7- $ 17. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 129 Osborne St, 204-284-3510, Map 1: R‐3
LA ROCA Expect the light and fresh flavours of coastal Mexico in dishes like taco trios and flavoured margaritas. Unique double decker patio gives a view of downtown. Tue-Wed 4 pm-late, Thu-Fri 11:30 am-late, Sat 4 pm-late. Entrées: $ 12- $ 18. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 155 Smith St, 204-615-9605, Map 1: P‐4
pub / lounge
Canadian: BARLEY BROTHERS This restaurant celebrates good brews with over 150 varieties and a menu designed with beer in mind. Try housemade sausages and zesty beer cheese dip. Mon-Sat 11 am-late, Sun 11 am-11 pm. Entrées: $ 13- $ 40. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 2005 Pembina Hwy, 204-691-3300, Map 2: F‐4
Canadian: BRAZEN HALL Stylish brewpub with house brewed beers on tap and an extensive menu with modern pub snacks like beet chips. Open daily 11:30 am- 1 am. Entrées: $ 12- $ 26. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 800 Pembina Hwy, 204-453-7980, Map 2: E‐4
Canadian: ONE GREAT CITY BREWING CO Sleek brewpub with a creative menu of elevated bar food to match six varieties of beer brewed on site. Sun-Thu 11:30 am-1 am, Fri-Sat 11:30 am-2 am. Entrées: $ 13- $ 22. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 1596 Ness Ave, 204-210-2337, Map 2: D‐3
Canadian: THE CORNERSTONE Smart bar food has gained quick popularity at this neighbourhood hotspot. Try the divinely prepared and perfectly crispy pork belly. Mon- Sun 11 am-2 am. Entrées: $ 7- $ 20. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 93 Osborne St, 204-505-7772, Map 1: R‐3
British: THE KING’ S HEAD Enjoy a chilled pint in an English pub setting with extensive Indian menu and lunch buffet on Fridays. Darts and pool tables on the main and top floors. Mon-Fri 11 am-2 am, Sat 12 pm-2 am, Sun 2 pm-2 am. Entrées: $ 8- $ 13. WA, LP, SP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 120 King St, 204-957-7710, Map 1: O‐4
Canadian: THE PALM LOUNGE Situated in The Fort Garry Hotel, this high-class lounge featured nightly live local jazz performances. Dine on home-away-from-home diners such as sausages made from scratch. Mon-Thu 11 am-12 am, Fri 11 am-1 am, Sat 12 pm-1 am, Sun 12 pm-12 am. Entrees $ 19- $ 32. WA, LP. Cards: AE, MC, V, ATM. 222 Broadway St. 1-800-665-8088, Map 1: Q‐4
Canadian: PEG BEER CO. Exchange District brewpub offers up craft beers alongside regional specialties. Sharing is key, with a menu of“ large plates” from baked ham to rack of lamb. Tue-Thu 11 am-11 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-12 am. Entrées: $ 12- $ 15, $ 45- $ 60 large plates. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V. 125 Pacific Ave, 204-416-2337, Map 1: N‐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
regional / canadian
BLAZE BISTRO Newly renovated dining room 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
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. 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. Daily 9 am-10 pm. Entrées: $ 8- $ 26. WA, LP, SP. Cards: IA, MC, V, AE. Located off of Hwy 59, 20 km NE of Winnipeg, 204-777-3880
PRAIRIE 360 Revolving restaurant offers regional cuisine, such as elk, bison, and lamb, with a view. Whiskey lounge two floors down features premium pours. 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 This downtown hotel restaurant offers an expansive view of north Portage ave from the 12th floor. Menu includes a variety of dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. Daily 6:30 am-10:30 pm. WA, LP. Cards: AE, V, M, IA. 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, hard-boiled egg, and marinated vegetables. Stellar breakfast offered Mon-Fri 6:30 am, Sat & Sun 7 am. Lunch: 11 am. Dinner: 4 pm-late. WA, LP, SP. Entrées: $ 16- $ 36. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. 75 Forks Market Rd, 204-944-2445, Map 1: Q‐5
THE VG RESTAURANT Extremely high standards garnered this hotel a CAA / AAA Four Diamond Award. Chef Tim Palmer wows with unique applications of local flavours. Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6:30 am-11:30 am, Sat & Sun 7 am-11:30 am. Dinner: Tue-Sat 5:30 pm-9:30 pm. Entrées: $ 25- $ 40. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA, MC, V. The Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Pl, 204-957-1350, Map 1: O‐4
south american / spanish
CARNAVAL BRAZILIAN BBQ Much buzzed-about concept offers diners an all-you-can-eat meat tour of Brazil carved up table side by charming gauchos. Lunch: Thu & Fri 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Dinner: Mon-Thu 5 pm-9 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10 pm, Sun 4:30 pm-9 pm. Lunch: $ 25; dinner: $ 48. WA, LP. Cards: AE, IA. MC, V. 270 Waterfront Dr, 204-505-0945, Map 1: P‐4
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