Diners' Choice: Great for creative cocktails restaurants in Winnipeg

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best handcrafted cocktails 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!

Kristina's On Corydon

4.8

4.8 (292)

CAN$30 and under

Greek

Little Italy/Corydon Village

About the restaurant

Known for our vibrant and warm friendly service, Kristina's offers modern greek fare and fresh mediterranean flavours.

Popular options: Kristina's Signature Chicken, Calamari, Saganaki, Lamb Chops, Dionysus Sirloin, imported Greek beer, our famous Sangria!

Top review

Debbie

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Excellent food and service. Will definitely be returning

Earls Kitchen + Bar - Polo Park - Winnipeg

4.8

4.8 (768)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Polo Park

About the restaurant

Welcome to Earls Polo Park, your destination for an unforgettable dining experience in Winnipeg. Step into our outdoor oasis, featuring a vibrant bar and a lush patio that seamlessly blends covered and open-air seating. Located near the popular Polo Park Shopping Centre, we provide a central and convenient location for you to unwind. Delight your taste buds with our enticing daily features, carefully crafted to showcase the best flavours of the season. Join us during Happy Hour and late-night Happy Hour to enjoy refreshing drinks and delectable bites that are sure to satisfy. Join us and experience the best of Winnipeg's culinary scene, with daily features, Happy Hour, and late-night indulgences that will leave you wanting more. Your table is ready. We can't wait to see you!

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Carlos

Dined 2 days ago

Good experience, I recommend. The service was great, I will surely go back again

Nonsuch Brewing Co.

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 4 days ago

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

Pizzeria Gusto

4.7

4.7 (1885)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Pizzeria

Academy Road

About the restaurant

Pizzeria Gusto is an extension of my dinner table, where friends, family and loved ones gather together to share conversation, laughter, food and wine. The aromas and sounds are a constant reminder of centuries old Italian traditions, which instantly welcome you to the family.
We believe that pizza is the perfect food. A blank canvas that has unlimited possibilities in both taste and texture. By using fresh local produce and authentic Italian ingredients your experience will surely have you saying "Bellissimo"!
Our wood burning oven comes from Reggelo, 20 km from Florence. The Valoriani oven is hand crafted by a family of artisans that has been perfecting their skills for 5 generations. Its domed brick roof and 650 degree temperature is the perfect vessel for creating the perfect pizza.

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Alison

Dined 6 days ago

Always a great time on the patio! Food is delicious and service was fabulous! Within walking distance so makes this an even bigger bonus for neighbourhood restaurant!

Block & Blade Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (1045)

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

St. Vital

About the restaurant

At Block & Blade Restaurant and Bar, we’re passionate about great food, warm hospitality, and our community. As a locally owned and operated restaurant, we proudly source fresh, local ingredients and prepare nearly everything in-house, from our sauces and dressings to our soups and signature dishes, all made from scratch with care. Our menu offers a creative mix of comfort food classics and modern favorites, paired with signature cocktails, local beers, and an inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re dining inside or out on the patio, we aim to make every visit feel special. Join us and experience what makes Block & Blade more than just a meal, it’s a place to connect.

Top review

Chloe

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely restaurant with good food, good value for what you get, and great service!

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Earls Kitchen + Bar - 300 Main Street

4.6

4.6 (926)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

American

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Welcome to Earls 300 Main, the vibrant heartbeat of downtown Winnipeg. Located near Canada Life Centre and Shaw Park, our restaurant is the perfect gathering place for sports enthusiasts seeking delicious food before or after the game. Host your corporate lunches and dinners with ease and enjoy the abundance of fresh plants and greenery as it creates a refreshing and inviting atmosphere for all to enjoy.
As an added convenience, we also provide free heated underground parking accessible via Fort Street. Indulge in our daily features, unwind during Happy Hour, and keep the night going with late-night Happy Hour. Join us and experience the vibrant culinary and cultural scene of downtown Winnipeg. Your table is ready. We can't wait to see you!

Receive free parking validation weeknights from 4:00 PM to close, weekends + holidays all day. Please note if you arrive before 4:00 PM you will not qualify for free parking validation.

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Laura

Dined 6 days ago

We had a great time celebrating my sisters 60th birthday! Food was great and Kaitlin is our favorite server! So efficient and lots of fun. She took a great bunch of group pics for us and made sure the cake was brought out with sparklers and napkins at the perfect time. Thanks for making it a special night!

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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 (49)

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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Fatima

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Food was great but serving was little for the price. It was a good experience though. The ambiance and staff were great. Dynamite shrimp super good!

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!

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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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