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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