bestlist
Toad in the Hole
112 Osborne St, 204-284-7201. One
of the fi rst pubs in town, “the Toad”
is extremely popular for its tipples
and board games. Classic pub grub
includes namesake and scotch eggs.
WA, LP, SP, M, V
The Pint
274 Garry St, 204-942-3069. 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. WA,
LP, SP, AE, IA, MC, V
Underdogs
2609 Portage Ave, 204-615-6104. Rally
around smart, creative pub staples
at this sports bar styled spot. Perogy
nachos, and yam-topped burgers give
bar food a good name. LP, IA, M, V
The Yellow Dog Tavern
386 Donald St, 204-775-6676. Simple,
scratch-made food such as pizza and
soups, make this no-frills, deep fryer-
free tavern a perfect place to have a
pint and a plate. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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Blaze Bistro
Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave,
204-944-7259. Sophisticated prairie
cuisine is served in a contemporary
setting. Shareable appies along with
meat and cheese boards are perfect
for group nibbling. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
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Chew
532 Waterloo St, 204-667-2439. Mod
rustic River Heights bistro focused
on season local tastes. Crispy
gnocchi with fresh tomato sauce and
sunfl ower seed pesto tempt. WA, LP,
IA, M, V
Elements
599 Portage Ave, 204-786-9237.
Smart, globally inspired dishes using
regional and organic ingredients
inside the University of Winnipeg
science building. Menus change
seasonally. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Fusion Grill
550 Academy Rd, 204-489-6963.
Talented Chef Lorna Murdoch uses
fresh products sourced locally to
create stunning Manitoba regional
cuisine. The wine list is exclusively
Canadian. LP, A, IA, M, V
Gates on Roblin
6945 Roblin Blvd, 204-224-2837.
This elegant country estate has
several rooms offering a charming,
contemporary dining atmosphere.
Pan-Canadian menu is strong on fi sh
and meat. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Pineridge Hollow
Off of Hwy 59, east on Garven Rd,
204-777-3880. Just outside the city’s
limits, fi nd this beautiful restaurant
serving full meals and great appies to
share. Also houses an impressive gift
and decor store. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
Prairie 360
83 Garry St, 204-505-2681. Latest
incarnation of the revolving restaurant
offers regional cuisine with a view.
Whiskey lounge two fl oors down
features premium pours grouped
according to fl avour profi les on Friday
and Saturday nights. WA, LP, A,
IA, M, V
Resto 12
Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Ave,
204-697-1495. This downtown hotel
restaurant offers an expansive view of
north Portage ave from the 12th fl oor.
Menu includes a variety of dairy-free,
gluten-free, and vegetarian options.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Smith
Inn at The Forks, 75 Forks Market
Rd, 204-944-2445. Plays on plaid and
nostalgic Canadian touches offer a
backdrop to scratch-made regional
cuisine. Decadent brunch serves up
favourites like eggs fl orentine and
fresh pressed juices. WA, LP, SP, A,
IA, M, V
The VG Restaurant
The Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Pl,
204-985-6255. Extremely high
standards garnered this hotel a CAA/
AAA Four Diamond Award. Discover
creative applications of Manitoba
meats, from bison carpaccio to boar
belly alongside a rich dessert menu.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V