bestlist
Maxime’s
1131 St. Mary’s Rd, 204-257‑1521. This
South Winnipeg favourite sets the
standard for suburban-style fine dining.
The elegant atmosphere and the wideranging menu, offering short‑order
favourites. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
INTERNATIONAL/
CONTEMPORARY
The Beachcomber
The Forks Market, 1 Forks Market Rd,
204‑948‑0020. This restaurant’s focus
on seafood is a reflection of its stunning
riverside views. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Bistro 1800
1800 Wellington Ave, 204-786‑0926.
At the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport,
well-made classics are offered with
a slight twist. Served with creative
presentation in a contemporary setting.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Blue Marble
1979 Wellington Ave, 204‑594‑1967.
With greens grown on site, fresh
delights are served up with artful
presentations. Cavena nuda risotto and
tuna carpaccio are standouts. WA, LP,
IA, A, M, V
DT Urban Kitchen + Oyster Bar
295 York Ave, 204‑896‑7275. The city’s
first dedicated oyster bar. Watch chef
Jesse Friesen prepare stellar seafood
dishes like chilled snow crab behind a
backlit bar. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Enoteca
A-1670 Corydon Ave, 204‑487‑1529.
This intimate and ultra-hip space
boasts an extensive menu of
wines and cocktai ls as well as a
creative menu of exotic ingredients.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
The Mitchell Block
173 McDermot Ave, 204-949‑9032.
Chef driven spot serves up an
eclectic, Mediterranean influenced
menu in an industrial chic setting.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Merchant Kitchen
314 Donald St, 204-615‑2278.
This recent open serves a mash-up
of street food inspired plates with
Latin and pan-Asian flavours. Try
the papaya som tum. WA, SP, LP, A,
IA, M, V
The Palm Lounge
Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway St.
1-800-665-8088. This swish lounge
boasts an opulent ceiling and live
jazz performances, while the kitchen
presents stellar scratch-made
sensations. WA, LP, A, V, M, ATM
Rudy’s Eat & Drink
375 Graham Ave, main floor MB
Hydro Place, 204-421-9094. Diners
enjoy mod steakhouse offerings, like
steak frites or grilled dijon salmon
served with tomato jam and chickpea
salad.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Sydneys
The Forks Market, 2nd floor,
204‑942‑6075. This nationally
acclaimed restaurant offers an upscale
table d’hôte experience. Chef/owner
Michael Schafer uses ingredients
culled from Israel to Hawaii. WA, LP, SP,
A, IA, M, V
ITALIAN
Amici
326 Broadway, 204-943‑4997. Chef
Todd Bjornson and a talented kitchen
team serve Northern Italian cuisine in
an elegant space. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Bellissimo
1‑877 Waverley St, 204-489‑0495.
Surprisingly sophisticated
neighbourhood spot offers sublime fare,
like the signature chicken linguine in
Amaretto cream sauce. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
Bombolini
326 Broadway, 204-943‑5066.
This wine bar offers an extensive menu
of simpler, less‑expensive versions of
Amici’s fine Italian cuisine in a bistro
atmosphere. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Café Carlo
243 Lilac St, 204-477‑5544. This
chic bistro serves dishes spiked
with equatorial tastes and textures.
Those in the know come for stellar
house-cut steaks. Reservations
recommended. WA, LP, IA, M, V, A
300 Wines 50 Scotches
100% Excellence
For intimate dining, business
meetings or group events
in one of our signature
rooms, count on our culinary
expertise to create a fine
dining experience in an
atmosphere rich with history.
185 Lombard Ave. (Near Portage & Main) 204-944-1180 www.baileysprimedining.com
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