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Underdogs
2609 Portage Ave, 204‑615‑6104. 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. LP, IA, M, V
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70 Sherbrook St. 204-772-4626
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Blaze Restaurant & Lounge
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
Chew
532 Waterloo St, 204‑667‑2439. Mod
rustic River Heights bistro focused
on seasonal local tastes. Crispy and
roasted mushrooms tempt. WA, LP, IA,
M, V
Elements
599 Portage Ave, 204‑786‑9237. Smart,
globally inspired dishes using regional
and organic ingredients. Menus
change seasonally; three step ramen
is a perennial and popular pick. 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 fish
and meat. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Pineridge Hollow
67086 Heatherdale Rd 25E, Oakbank,
MB, 204‑777‑3880. This beautiful
restaurant 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 floors down features
premium pours grouped according to
flavour profiles. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Smith
75 Forks Market Rd, 204‑944‑2445.
Plays on plaid and nostalgic Canadian
touches offer a backdrop to scratch‑
made regional cuisine. Classic
cocktails are not to be missed. WA, LP,
SP, 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 floor.
Menu includes a variety of dairy‑free,
gluten‑free, and vegetarian options.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The VG Restaurant
The Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Pl,
204‑985‑6255. Chef Tim Palmer
wows with unique applications of
local flavours. Local bison tataki is a
beautifully presented array of lightly
seared loin served with tangy ponzu
soy sauce on a bed of mustard cress.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
RIbs
The Rib Room
Best Western Plus Downtown
Winnipeg, 330 York Ave, 204‑942‑0101.
This long‑time local favourite has built
its reputation on ribs, but the extensive
menu also includes lamb, prime rib and
filet mignon. WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs
1212 Nairn Ave, 204‑668‑7995; 656 St.
James St, 204‑949‑9426; 1500 Pembina
Hwy, 204‑477‑5195. This family‑friendly
chain is famous for baby back ribs with
four distinct signature sauces. WA, LP,
SP, A, IA, M, V
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Carnaval Brazilian BBQ
270 Waterfront Drive, 204‑505‑0945.
Winnipeg’s only Brazilian barbeque
has carved out a sizzling carnivore’s
paradise in the Exchange District. Juicy
cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and pork are
carved by gauchos tableside. WA, SP,
LP, A, IA, M, V
Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria
137 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑219‑5398.
Argentinean‑style pizza boutique
serves up pies with unique toppings
and empanadas in a historic Exchange
District location. SP, LP, V, M, IA.
Café Dario
1390 Erin St, 204‑783‑2813. Colombia‑
born Chef Dario Pineda‑Gutierrez
prepares Nuevo Latino cuisine – North
American ingredients fused with Latin
American spices. Outstanding five‑
course dinners for $44 prix fixe. LP, SP,
A, IA, M, V
Segovia
484 Stradbrook Ave, 204‑477‑6500.
This trendy tapas restaurant features
tastes of Spain in Chef Adam Donnelly’s
creative shareables. Supple ricotta
gnudi with sage, Pecorino and butter is
sublime. WA, LP, SP, IA, M, V
stEAk & sEAfOOD
529 Wellington Steakhouse
529 Wellington Cres, 204‑487‑8325.
A renovated historic mansion offers
grand style along with top Canadian
prime beef. Over 800 wine list
selections draws the city’s toniest
clientele. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Carne Italian Chophouse
295 York Ave, 204‑896‑7275. Chef
Michael Dacquisto’s blend of classic
Italian and fusion influences creates an
engaging menu in a slick downtown
setting. WA, LP, IA, M, V