dining
This guide represents the city ’ s most noteworthy dining places of interest to travellers . They have been selected by the editorial team at this magazine . Charge cards are listed as follows : AE-American Express , ATM-bank machine on premises , IA-Interac , MC – Mastercard , V – Visa . Other symbols stand for as follows : WA-wheelchair accessible , LP-licensed premises , SP-summer patio . While we always strive for accuracy , hours and information may change without notice .
DINING BY NEIGHBOURHOOD
Winnipeg is a renowned restaurant town and many of the most interesting dining establishments can be found clustered together . Here is a listing of foodie-friendly districts worth visiting .
AIRPORT Family-friendly restaurants in hotels near the airport offer contemporary settings and diverse menus . Map 2 : C-2 The Blue Marble International / Contemporary
Chop Steak & Seafood Desserts Plus Café / Bakery Four Points Restaurant International / Classic
CORYDON / LITTLE ITALY Traditionally known as Little Italy , an influx of global cuisine has turned this hot spot into one of the city ’ s most multicultural culinary hubs . Map 1 : T-3 Café Carlo Italian / Contemporary Cocoabeans Café / Bakery Eva ’ s Gelato Ice Cream / Gelati Falafel Place Deli / Diner Make Coffee + Stuff Coffee Nucci ’ s Gelati Ice Cream / Gelati Saperavi Georgian
DOWNTOWN Downtown is rich with culturally diverse restaurants , including a touch of regional cuisine . Caters to both business and nightlife crowds . Map 1 : P-4 Blaze Restaurant & Lounge Regional / Canadian Carne Italian Chophouse Steak & Seafood Clay Oven Indian East India Company Indian Grey Owl Coffee Coffee Hy ’ s Steak & Seafood Izakaya Edokko Japanese
Ichiban Japanese The Keg Steak & Seafood La Roca Mexican The Palm Lounge Pub / Lounge Prairie 360 Regional / Canadian Rudy ’ s Eat & Drink International / Contemporary Shannon ’ s Pub / Lounge Stella ’ s Café / Bakery Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea Coffee The VG Restaurant Regional / Canadian
EXCHANGE DISTRICT Restaurants in renovated warehouses and bank buildings serve up distinctive cuisine amidst charming turn-of-thelast century architecture . Map 1 : N-4 Across the Board Café / Bakery Bailey ’ s International / Classic
Blüfish Japanese
Carnaval South American Chosabi Fast Casual Cibo Italian / Contemporary Clementine Café Café / Bakery Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria South American Cordova International / Contemporary deer + almond Bistro Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar South American Kevin ’ s Bistro Bistro King + Bannatyne Fast Casual King ’ s Head Pub Pub / Lounge Kum Koon Garden Chinese Little Brown Jug Taprooms The Mitchell Block International / Contemporary Parlour Coffee Coffee Peasant Cookery French Saddlery on Market International / Contemporary Shawarma Khan Middle Eastern
THE FORKS A grazer ’ s heaven . Numerous specialty kiosks feature a variety of food delights . Several good sit-down restaurants with patios are also here . Map 1 : Q-5 The Beachcomber International / Contemporary Era Bistro Bistro Fools + Horses Coffee Muddy Waters Eatery Barbeque Nuburger Burgers Old Spaghetti Factory Italian / Classic The Original Pancake House Family PASSERO and Corto Italian / Contemporary Smith Regional / Canadian
FORT GARRY Family dining nestles in alongside specialty and ethnic restaurants . Several Chinese restaurants serve the diverse university crowd . Map 2 : F-4 Aalto ’ s Family Brazen Hall Pub / Lounge Chosabi Fast Casual North Garden Chinese The Original Pancake House Family Panda Tea Tea House Sun Fortune Chinese
OSBORNE VILLAGE Winnipeg ’ s trend-setting area offers an eclectic blend of cafés , pubs and ethnic eateries amidst a charming neighbourhood of old houses and churches . Map 1 : R-3 Baked Expectations Bistro Bangkok Thai Thai The Cornerstone Pub / Lounge Carlos & Murphy ’ s Mexican Kawaii Crepe Fast Casual Little Sister Coffee Maker Coffee
Meiji Japanese
Nuburger Burgers
Segovia Spanish Stella ’ s Café / Bakery
Sukhothai Thai Tea Story Tea House
Wasabi Japanese
OSBORNE SOUTH Buzz from Osborne Village has reverberated south to this lush neighbourhood enclave that boasts some excellent restaurants and local favourites . Map 2 : E-4 Chaeban Ice Cream Ice Cream / Gelati Park Line Coffee Coffee Hermanos Restaurant & Wine Bar South American
Monticchio Italian / Classic The Oakwood Café / Bakery
RIVER HEIGHTS River Heights mixes old with new as it houses hip bistros and contemporary restaurants amongst its stately elm tree-lined streets . Map 2 : E-3 529 Wellington Steak & Seafood Bonfire Bistro Bistro Close Co . International / Contemporary Enoteca International / Contemporary Fusion Grill Regional / Canadian Máquè International / Contemporary Mona Lisa Italian / Classic Prairie Ink Restaurant & Bakery Café / Bakery Saucers Café Bistro Stella ’ s Café / Bakery Yujiro Japanese
ST . BONIFACE St . Boniface , home to one of the largest French speaking communities in western Canada , offers both casual and formal French-Canadian cuisine . Map 1 : Q-6 Café Postal Coffee
Helios Greek In Ferno ’ s Bistro French Le Garage Café Bistro Lovey ’ s Smokehouse & BBQ Barbeque Marion St Eatery Café / Bakery Pasquale ’ s Italian / Classic Promenade Café and Wine French Red Top Drive-Inn Deli / Diner Resto Gare & Train Bar French Stella ’ s Café / Bakery
SARGENT / ELLICE Two parallel streets merge a variety of cultures in an ethnic mosaic of cuisines including Vietnamese , Ethiopian , Indian and Lebanese . Map 1 : O-1 Café Dario South American Feast Café Bistro Café / Bakery Pho Hoang Vietnamese Homer ’ s Greek India Palace Indian
Viva Vietnamese
ST . VITAL This southern residential area is growing with new locally owned restaurants . Map 2 : E-4 Kawaii Crepe Fast Casual La Pampa Fast Casual Maxime ’ s International / Classic
WEST BROADWAY A historical residential neighbourhood with casual eateries perfect for gathering with friends . Map 1 : Q-2 Bistro Dansk Danish Boon Burger Café Burgers Khao House Thai / Laotian Stella ’ s Café / Bakery The Tallest Poppy Café / Bakery Thom Bargen Coffee & Tea Coffee
Wasabi Japanese
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YAFA CAFE This artistic space celebrates Arabic culture , serving street food like manakeesh , a flatbread with sweet or savoury toppings . Also offers hookah , or argileh . Sun- Thu 11 am-11 pm , Fri-Sat 11 am-1 pm . Entrées : $ 4- $ 15 . WA . Cards AE , IA , MC , V . 1785 Portage Ave , 204-221-1636 , Map 2 : 2-D
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LOVEY ’ S BBQ Behind the scenes , a massive state-ofthe-art smoker cooks brisket , pork shoulder and chicken wings . Tue-Thu 4 pm-8 pm , Fri 11:30 am-9 pm , Sat 4 pm-9 pm , Sun 4 pm-8 pm . Entrées : $ 10- $ 22 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 2-208 Marion St , 204-233-RIBS ( 7427 ), Map 1 : R-6
MUDDY WATERS Expect good ol ’ fashioned Southern hospitality at this Memphis-style barbeque featuring slow-cooked meats smoked over a hickory fire . Call for hours . Entrées : $ 12- $ 28 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . The Forks Pavilion , 204-947-6653 , Map 1 : Q-5
SMOKIN ’ HAWG BBQ CO . Enjoy brisket , chicken , pulled pork and ribs with sides like bourbon maple beans , collard greens , succotash and corn bread in Harbourview Park . Tue-Sat 11 am-9 pm , Sun 10 am-3 pm . Entrées : $ 15- $ 28 . WA , LP . Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 1867 Springfield Rd , 204-942-2748 , Map 2 : B-6
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BAKED EXPECTATIONS The huge chalkboard lists comfort food like a triple-decker grilled cheese , but save room for the sweet stuff . Mon-Thu 11:30-midnight , Fri & Sat 11:30-1 am , Sun 11 am-midnight . Entrées : $ 9- $ 12 . WA , LP , SP . Cards : IA . 161 Osborne St , 204-452-5176 , Map 1 : S-3
BONFIRE BISTRO Famous for its wood-fired artisan pizzas . Unwind with a slice and a glass of wine . Mon- Sat 11:30 am-2:30 pm , Mon-Thu 5 pm-10 pm , Fri-Sat 4:30 pm-10:30 pm , Sun 4:30 pm-9:30 pm . Entrees : $ 14- $ 34 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 1433 Corydon Ave , 204-487-4440 , Map 2 : D-3
DEER + ALMOND This hip , rustic eatery boasts a globally influenced menu of small plates designed for sharing . Don ’ t skip housemade ice cream for dessert Lunch : Mon-Fri 11 am-2 pm . Dinner : Mon-Sat 5 pm-10 pm . Entrees : $ 10- $ 29 . WA , LP . Cards : IA , MC , V . 85 Princess St , 204-504-8562 , Map 1 : O-4
ERA BISTRO Located in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights , this open concept room serves locally inspired fare with an emphasis on sustainability . Mon closed , Tue , Thu-Sun 10 am-4 pm , Wed 10 am-8 pm . Entrées : $ 13- $ 21 . WA , LP , SP ,. Cards : AE , IA , MC , V . 85 Israel Asper Way , 204-289-2190 , Map 1 : Q-5
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