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The Merchant Kitchen, Winnipeg, MB

The Merchant Kitchen

4.7 (1408)
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International
314 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B9

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Latin American, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jesse Friesen
  • Catering
    We offer full catering at The Alt Hotel located beside us at 310 Donald Street. We also offer off-site catering upon request.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a top-tier, private dining room experience with access to a state of the art high definition projection screen for presentations or special events.
  • Neighborhood
    Exchange District
  • Cross street
    Portage Avenue
  • Parking details
    There is an attached parkade with a secure, heated, and covered walkway - direct access to The Merchant Kitchen. Street parking is also an option. There are also additional parkades on surrounding streets.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,408 people are saying

The Merchant Kitchen 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Innovative

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Good for groups

  • Winnipeg

    Innovative

  • Winnipeg

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Merchant Kitchen consistently impresses with "amazing food" and "great service." Known for its "fabulous atmosphere," it's a favorite for pre-Jets game dining. Standout dishes include Korean Fried Chicken and Dan Dan Noodles, though parking can be tricky. The team delivers "fantastic experiences" with attentive service, making it a must-visit in Winnipeg.
1,408 Reviews
  1. Zac

    Winnipeg / Manitoba1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  2. Jeremy

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ate was fantastic! Great place for sharing

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  3. Janet

    Winnipeg / Manitoba1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Jules, was exceptional. Good food, excellent tequila flights. Lovely place for nibbles and drinks.

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  4. Samuel

    Winnipeg / Manitoba1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, great service. Location can be difficult to find parking if busy.

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  5. Lou

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The place was great and the service was good, we sent our selection for 12 people as we didn't want to be late for our conference; and sure enough when we got there a few minutes after the food came and they even had to call the name of the person who ordered it (so that was great); although we had 2 of the guests getting their food a bit later than usual :-( another thing is that the menu selection was not much; hope there would be more especially since we where hosting a very important client and we would have wanted them to have more choices. Although, overall it was a great experience.

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  6. craig

    Winnipeg / Manitoba5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service, friendly and fast. Great food and drink selection (beers).

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  7. Calvin

    Winnipeg / Manitoba9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy Merchant Kitchen when we choose it for Jets pregaming; food is always good, service and bevies the same. However, on this night they absolutely knocked it out of the park! Service was spectacular, food and bevies as close to perfection as is possible!

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  8. Jim

    Toronto / Ontario7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere, great location, really original food.

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  9. Scott

    Pittsburgh / Western PA7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amber and her team do a great job on busy game nights..always smiling, always positive, always accomodating! Bar team is top notch and food is consistently good.

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  10. Sara

    Winnipeg / Manitoba1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely lunch date at the Merchant Kitchen, as always. Tried a couple of new things and a favourite. Food was divine, service and ambiance, perfection. Well done TMK crew!

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FAQs

The Merchant Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (204) 615-2278.

The Merchant Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 1408 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Canada
  3. Winnipeg / Manitoba
  4. Winnipeg
  5. Exchange District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Merchant Kitchen

314 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Portage Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Exchange District
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Latin American, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is an attached parkade with a secure, heated, and covered walkway - direct access to The Merchant Kitchen. Street parking is also an option. There are also additional parkades on surrounding streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesse Friesen
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer full catering at The Alt Hotel located beside us at 310 Donald Street. We also offer off-site catering upon request.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a top-tier, private dining room experience with access to a state of the art high definition projection screen for presentations or special events.
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