Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Winnipeg

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Winnipeg? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cibo Waterfront Cafe

4.8

4.8 (2160)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

Exchange District

About the restaurant

Take your tastebuds on a trip to the Mediterranean at Cibo Waterfront!

Inspired by our historic waterfront location, Cibo pairs a quality all-day menu with craft cocktails and upscale wines.

Menu highlights from our scratch kitchen include hand stretched pizzas, several unique takes on bruschetta, and an eclectic compilation of modern and classic Mediterranean cuisine.

Our chic, brick building lights up in the day time sunshine or provides a warm atmosphere in the evening, with unique and stunning views of Winnipeg’s iconic Red River and Esplanade Riel. A comfortable ambiance to celebrate life.

Top review

natalie

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service, amazing food and a beautiful atmosphere

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4.8

4.8 (197)

CAN$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Please note: if your desired reservation time is not available, we hold lots of space for walk-ins.

We started Nonsuch to give back to our home, help grow our culture, and make Manitoba proud. We're proud to offer shareable plates with a focus on local ingredients as well as our award winning craft beer brewed in-house, just steps away from our dining room.

We make our beer. We make our food. But we founded Nonsuch to make your special moments. To appreciate your entire experience. From quiet, intimate gatherings to the grandest of celebrations, it's our honour to be in the heart of your moments.

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Matt

Dined 5 days ago

Great food. Great beer. Great service. Great atmosphere.

The Merchant Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (1408)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Global, International

Exchange District

About the restaurant

EXCITING. FLAVOURFUL. SHARED.

The Merchant Kitchen is an idea conceptualized by travel and adventure. Honouring the traditional ingredients, flavours, and techniques of Asia and Latin America, while incorporating the freshest local ingredients possible is our mantra.

Exploring cities and towns along the equator, tasting their food carts, and visiting the local markets have allowed us to bring that to the table an experience that enables guests to escape routine and enjoy flavours with friends and family.

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Zac

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

The service was outstanding, staff was extremely friendly. The food came out quick and everything tasted amazing. Portion sizes for the price were a bit small in my opinion but other then that everything was fantastic

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Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar at Assiniboine Park

4.7

4.7 (1417)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary Canadian

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Welcome to Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar –Globally Inspired Modern Prairie Cuisine

Around the world, people gather with food for celebration, ceremony, and connection. Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar, located in The Leaf at Assiniboine Park, explores food from across cultures, incorporating fresh, locally-sourced, and seasonal ingredients from our gardens. Craveable dishes incorporate traditional flavours and techniques from around the world, inspired by the nature that surrounds us all. Pickled, preserved, fermented or straight off the vine, local ingredients are creatively prepared to highlight the amazing growers and farmers in Manitoba. Inventive, botanical cocktails made with herbs grown in-house, seasonal fruits, and house-made syrups will delight the senses.

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Gord

Dined 2 days ago

Flavours and presentation were awesome. Creative cooking, had interesting house butter with the grilled focaccia bread. Will definitely be back!

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Popular dish

Classic burger

Popular dish

Marinated pork tenderloin

Popular dish

Braised lamb shank

James Avenue Pumphouse

4.6

4.6 (901)

CAN$30 and under

International

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

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!

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WilliamVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

We enjoyed the experience overall. The place is very cool, and it was so busy for a Monday night. The food was okay, not exceptional (kinda average actually), and the service was good, our server was very pleasant.

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BluFish Japanese Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (466)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Sushi

Exchange District

About the restaurant

Contemporary place for classic & unique sushi rolls, plus Japanese kitchen entrees & bento boxes.

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Charlotte

Dined on May 30, 2025

Gluten free tempura was such a hit with my friend in from out of town. Thanks!

529 Uptown

4.5

4.5 (63)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Bringing fine dining, premium coffee, and mouth-watering burgers to the historic intersection of Portage and Main, 529 Uptown is coming to 201 Portage.

A sister restaurant of 529 Wellington, 529 Uptown is a high-end restaurant on the north side of the 201 lobby. Accompanied by it will be a new high-end coffee bar on the south side, a burger stand called 529 Burger, and two kitchens on the concourse level.

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Jacqueline Prado

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

food was very good, portions were quite small. There is no washroom, which makes it difficult, even for a lunch meeting. Asian twist was a nice touch. Quality is definitely there. There could be more vegan options.

P.F. Chang's - Winnipeg

4.4

4.4 (50)

CAN$30 and under

Chinese

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

P.F. Chang’s is an Asian restaurant concept founded on making food from scratch every day in every restaurant. Created in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang’s is the first multi-unit restaurant concept in the U.S. to honour and celebrate the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the guest experience. Since inception, P.F. Chang’s chefs have been hand-rolling dim sum, hand chopping and slicing all vegetables and meats, scratch cooking every sauce and wok-cooking each dish, every day in every restaurant.

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DanielleVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had an amazing experience! The food was top notch and so delicious. Our server was great and friendly. Highly recommend getting the pork dumplings.

The Rec Room - Winnipeg Seasons of Tuxedo

4.3

4.3 (381)

CAN$30 and under

Contemporary Canadian

Southwest Winnipeg

About the restaurant

The Rec Room redefines the meaning of fun with exciting arcade games, attractions, mouth-watering eats and live entertainment all packed under one roof. We’re Canada’s premier “eats & entertainment” hot spot!

For reservations of parties of 13 guests or more, please call the venue directly. We kindly request our guests refrain from making multiple reservations for a single large party. While we will do our best to accommodate large groups, we cannot guarantee multiple reservations will be seated together.

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Christine

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Excellent server Jadyn. She was our server from a few months ago. Friendly and made recommendations on menu when I asked. Zach made the rounds in the restaurant to ensure all guests were happy with their meals. The kids were so excited to play the games. Everyone had a wonderful time from grandma to parents to the kids. Can’t wait to go back.

Select Start - Arcade Restolounge

4.1

4.1 (37)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Asian

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Step into a neon dream at Select Start Arcade Restolounge, where vibrant neon lights, retro arcade games, and delicious food await. Located in Winnipeg, this restaurant offers an immersive experience reminiscent of a high-rise in downtown Tokyo. Dive into nostalgia with classic arcade games like Pac-Man, Galaga, and Street Fighter. Challenge friends to pinball or explore the latest virtual reality games, all while enjoying an energetic atmosphere filled with electronic music. Select Start also features a mouthwatering menu of Asian-inspired dishes, including flavorful ramen, juicy dumplings, crispy spring rolls, and fresh sushi. Pair your meal with a refreshing cocktail or craft beer from their extensive selection. Whether you're seeking a fun night out with friends, a unique date night, or a place to relax with great food and entertainment, Select Start is your perfect destination. Step out of the ordinary and into a neon dream – Select Start is waiting for you!

Top review

Lynne

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Very cool atmosphere, our group enjoyed ourselves! Love that we could play unlimited games for the $10 cover fee.

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