Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Winnipeg / Manitoba

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Winnipeg / Manitoba? 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!

Nonsuch Brewing Co.

4.8

4.8 (117)

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.

Top review

Joe

Dined 6 days ago

The food, staff, and atmosphere were absolutely fantastic. Having been there now, I can see why it is difficult to get a seat from time to time. Very nice place to relax, have a bite, and a drink or two before a shownat the theatre oe concert hall.

Saperavi

4.7

4.7 (222)

CAN$30 and under

Georgian

Little Italy/Corydon Village

About the restaurant

Saperavi, is the first Georgian restaurant in the Canadian Prairies. We offer a wide variety of authentic dishes inspired by our very experienced chef. The cuisine is based on the culinary traditions of Georgia, developed through the centuries. We appreciate that only a relatively small number of Canadians have traveled to the country Georgia so we have brought a part of Georgia to Winnipeg. Whereas the cuisine is specific to the country, it has had some influences from Middle Eastern, Western Asian and European traditions. We have created a unique and personal dining experience, on Corydon Avenue, for our patrons.

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Robertvip

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Innovative and tasty food served by a pleasant staff. Nice low key atmosphere with good decor. We will return. The spices were a little mild for my taste but the dishes were good and nicely presented.

Preservation Hall Eatery + Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (684)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

French

Polo Park

About the restaurant

Farm-to-table inspired French fare from Chef Tristan Foucault.

Top review

Sandi

Dined on Aug 3, 2024

You won’t be disappointed with anything on the menu. Great food great service!

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4.6

4.6 (1329)

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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Dale

Dined on Aug 6, 2024

Best Margarita's in town! Vibe is excellent in Merchant, and proximity to both the Sports and entertainment district is perfect. Staff are ALWAYS friendly, quick and courteous.

James Avenue Pumphouse

4.5

4.5 (726)

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!

Top review

Brenda

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar at Assiniboine Park

4.5

4.5 (1165)

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.

Top review

Eric

Dined 4 days ago

FOOD was awesome! Wine prices are a little on the higher side but the quality was there. A great place for special occasions.

Sunset Terrace Patio at The Fort Garry Hotel

4.4

4.4 (73)

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Cocktail Bar

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Sunset Terrace Patio at The Fort Garry Hotel
Opening Soon!

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Yummy

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

Beautiful space!! We loved the vibe and our food/drinks! Keep it up!

La Roca

4.3

4.3 (869)

CAN$30 and under

Mexican

South Portage

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Winnipeg's downtown, La Roca is your gateway to a genuine Mexican culinary experience and hand-crafted margaritas, sangria, rare tequilas, and a vast selection of beer and wine. With a two-level patio offering live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, our restaurant caters to a diverse range of patrons, from young adults to seniors. Our vibrant atmosphere sets the stage for an excellent dining adventure. Enjoy a dynamic ambiance, exceptional Mexican cuisine, and the warmth of our hospitality at La Roca—a destination that captures the essence of Mexico in the heart of Winnipeg.

Top review

GlennH

Dined on Aug 20, 2024

This was our first time there, everything went very well. The service was well timed, and the food was excellent . The selection of drinks was very good and an extra bonus was the margaritas glass was half rimmed with salt, so you had good control of how much with each sip. The only critique would be that there was no host and they definitely needed one tonight. The wait staff were taking turns covering, but it was very hard for them to keep up.

Next Door

4.0

4 (29)

CAN$30 and under

Pub

Winnipeg

About the restaurant

Led by Good Neighbour Brewing Co, Next Door is a restaurant and neighbourhood gathering space – located right next to the brewery on Sherbrook Street – made for good beer, good eats, and good times!

Our friends Stefan, Nyk, and Jesse (from Kosmo's Food Cantina and Hoagie Boyz) are powering the food menu with fun new takes on everyday food done really well and, of course, made to have you reaching for your pint of beer.

Interested in hosting an event with us? Give us a shout at hello@nextdoorwpg.com and we can chat about what the event could look like including custom menus, signature cocktails, or maybe even a brewery tour.

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Adam

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Delicious food. Great service. Will definitely be back!

P.F. Chang's - Winnipeg

3.9

3.9 (20)

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.

Top review

DiningDiva

Dined on Jul 19, 2024

I can use 3 words to describe our dining experience at P.F. Chang’s… fast , friendly, and flavourful! The food was delicious. The service was top notch. We were in and out in a timely manner. I started by ordering a cocktail, the Asian Pear Mojito. It was good, but a little too sweet for my liking. We ordered the Crispy Green Beans and Chang’s Lettuce Wraps to start. Both were really tasty, and more than enough for 3 people. Our main entrees were the Crispy Honey Chicken, the Kung Pao, and the Signature Lo Mein. All 3 dishes were really delicious, and portions were generous. We all asked for takeout boxes to bring home the leftovers. No room for dessert unfortunately! The servers were all very good… polite, friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu items. Food arrived quickly, and the servers checked back multiple times throughout the meal, quick to clear away the dishes. Overall a very positive dining experience. I highly recommend P. F. Chang’s if you are looking for a casual night out. Reservations recommended.

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