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James Avenue Pumphouse, Winnipeg, MB

James Avenue Pumphouse

4.7
4.7
868 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
International
Unit 2-109 James Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0N6

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Welcome to James Avenue Pumphouse

Awarded Best New Restaurant 2021 by Ciao! Magazine!

Come visit us and experience a diverse menu offering from our very own Executive Chef, Mark Merano.

Complimenting the historical setting and relaxed ambiance is a menu that draws both on Manitoba culinary traditions and globally inspired comfort food. Pair it with our smart cocktail list, and your night is complete!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mark Merano
  • Neighborhood
    Winnipeg
  • Parking details
    Free Street Parking after 5pm
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 868 people are saying

James Avenue Pumphouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Best Ambiance

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Innovative

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Healthy

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Great for scenic views

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Most Booked

  • Winnipeg

    Best Ambiance

  • Winnipeg

    Innovative

  • Winnipeg

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Winnipeg

    Healthy

  • Winnipeg

    Great for scenic views

  • Winnipeg

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Winnipeg

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
James Avenue Pumphouse impresses with its "amazing food and ambiance," offering a historic setting with views of the old pumphouse machinery. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious" dishes like the Dan Dan Thai and mango cauliflower bites. While some mention noise levels and occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is consistently positive, making it a worthwhile visit for both locals and visitors.

868 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Manitoba2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a nice time. Food was good. Not a ton of menu options. Service was good but not super fast. It was also quite busy. Our high top table rocked every time a server walked by. Overall a very good experience.

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  2. Aileen

    Manitoba4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great with the exception of the salmon bowl, which was very blah! Certainly will not order that again. Our waitress was absent 90% of the time. No one else checked in on us to ask how our food was either. A little disappointing for our Mothers Day dinner.

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  3. Allison

    Manitoba1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Recommend having reservations if there events on at MTC or the Concert Hall. The chicken peanut salad was spicer than my friend expected so they remade it with a plain vinaigrette which was much appreciated and great service.

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  4. Alice

    Manitoba11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love dining at the James Ave. Pumphouse! I usually go for the fish & chips, but this time I branched out and tried the Greek souvlaki with salad—no regrets! Our friends hadn’t been there before and really enjoyed the unique atmosphere. I also appreciate the acoustics: it’s lively, but the sound is balanced in a way that makes for easy conversation at your own table—you don’t really pick up on others’ chatter, if that makes sense. 😊

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  5. Megan

    Manitoba1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place, wonderful service and the best sangria I’ve ever had :)

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  6. Wendy

    Manitoba1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my hubby here for his birthday and he loved his food which was the chicken slouvaki.

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  7. Nicola

    Manitoba1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The four of us had a flavourable meal in a cool, historic setting that we thoroughly enjoyed.

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  8. Jeff

    Manitoba12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience Jarred goes over and beyond to ensure guests are happy One of my top favourite places

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  9. Raizza

    Manitoba1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The birria tacos is my favourite its one of the best i had.

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  10. Katie

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were wonderful. It was a busy Saturday evening, and we were seated promptly, and services was great.

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FAQs

James Avenue Pumphouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (204) 560-5210.

James Avenue Pumphouse is rated 4.7 stars by 868 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
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Unit 2-109 James Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0N6

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Winnipeg
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    International, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Street Parking after 5pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Merano
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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