Pineridge Hollow Off of Hwy 59 , east on Garven Rd [ PR # 213 ] to Pineridge Rd , follow signs to Heatherdale , 204‐777‐3880 . Located on the outskirts of Birds Hill Park , this beautiful restaurant also houses a tea room and gift shop . WA , LP , SP , IA , M , V
Prairie 360 83 Garry St , 204‐505‐2681 . Latest incarnation of the revolving restaurant offers up 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 scratchmade regional cuisine . The pan bagnat ups the ante on tuna salad with tuna steak , hard-boiled egg , and marinated vegetables . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V The Velvet Glove The Fairmont Hotel , 2 Lombard Pl , 204‐985‐6255 . High standards garnered this hotel a CAA / AAA Four Diamond Award . Chef Eraj Jayawickreme wows with stellar presentation , thoughtful dishes , and unique applications of local flavours . WA , LP , A , IA , M , V
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RIBS
The Rib Room Best Western Charterhouse Hotel , 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
SOUTH AMERICAN / SPANISH
Cafe Dario 1390 Erin St , 204‐783‐2813 . Colombiaborn Chef Dario Pineda‐Gutierrez prepares Nuevo Latino cuisine — North American ingredients fused with Latin American spices . Outstanding five-course dinners for $ 35 prix fixe . LP , SP , A , IA , M , V Carnaval 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 , 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
Deseo Bistro 696 Osborne , 204‐452‐2561 . Chef Scott Bagshaw serves up flavour-punched , Spanish-influenced food . Divine housemade mac and cheese with chorizo is an addictive menu standard . LP , IA , M , V Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar 179 Bannatyne Ave , 204-947-5434 . This rustic Latin eatery is the perfect place to nibble on tapas or enjoy colourful mains , like steak topped with zippy chimichurri . WA , LP , 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 Simon ’ s Cuisine 513‐B St . Mary ’ s Rd , 204‐231‐2756 . Cozy space features homemade Argentinian dishes such as flavourful steaks , spicy empanadas and light cannelloni . WA , LP , 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 . WA , LP , SP , A , IA , M , V
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