3.5/5, +.5 for service…read more Went to Block and Blade for a friend's birthday party. We were part of a large group of about 20, and the server accommodated us very well. The restaurant is slightly upscale, with a wealth of food options at somewhat higher than average prices. I was torn between a few items, but I settled with a starter french onion soup and an entree of chicken tenders and fries. I've had lots of french onion soups in my life. This one was quite good; the gruyere cheese was plentiful and was gooey, which is how it should be. The chicken tenders were crispy with plenty of batter. The honey dill sauce is on the creamy side, which I didn't like as much but I can imagine others preferring the creaminess of the sauce. It won't be a place that'll be on my regular visit rotation due to location and price, but I'd definitely have this in my list of suggestions for a special occasion.

Don't bother going to this restaurant if you're alone and over 50 years old. You'll be ignored…read more On the four separate occasions, I went there on the way to a regular appointment. I had in the neighborhood. One time I sat at a table; one time I sat at the bar and a third time I saw it in a booth. On each occasion, I waited between 15 and 20 minutes for somebody to even come to the table. On two of the occasions, the food came before I had a set up at the table, and the server disappeared, leaving me with no cutlery and a meal rapidly getting colder. The first time this happened I contacted the restaurant management and said that rather than leave a bad review, I would like to speak to him about it. It obviously didn't help because the next three visits were just as disastrous.

This is easily one of the best Earls Kitchen + Bar locations I've been to. I've gone a few times…read morenow and the experience has been consistently great, which is why I keep coming back. The filet mignon with truffle fries is my go-to and it's always spot on. The steak is cooked perfectly every time, very tender and flavorful. The seasoning is simple, just salt and pepper, but it's honestly one of the best executions of a simple steak I've had. Sometimes simple done right is better than anything overly complicated. The Prime Sirloin is just as good and just as reliable. The Lemon Drop here is also really well made. It's balanced, not overly sweet, and consistently good every time I've ordered it. One dish that didn't work for me personally was the Truffle Tortellini. I was excited to try it because I love both truffle and tortellini, but the dish includes mushrooms, which wasn't very clear to me from the menu. The sauce had a strong mushroom flavor and was a bit too rich and slightly liquidy for my taste. If you like mushrooms, you might actually enjoy it, but for me it was a miss. Service has always been friendly, attentive, and welcoming without feeling rushed. The atmosphere is another highlight for me. It feels more secluded and relaxed compared to other locations, which makes it a great spot to sit back and enjoy your meal or have a conversation. The only small downside I've noticed is that the wooden beams and light fixtures could use a bit more regular dusting, especially for anyone with allergies or sensitivities. Overall, this location stands out for its consistency, great food, and comfortable atmosphere. Definitely one of my favorite spots and I'll keep coming back. 6/17/2026 Update: I recently came back twice for another visit and it's clear this location took the feedback regarding dusting seriously. The difference was noticeable, with little to no dust present this time around. The food and service were amazing as always, and the consistency is a big part of why I keep returning. I can confidently say this is currently my favorite steak place, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food, excellent service, and a comfortable atmosphere.

Nothing to go crazy about with this location -- it's Earl's, and it does the job just fine. The…read morefood is consistently good, the service is solid, and the atmosphere matches what you'd expect from a well-run national chain restaurant. It's not particularly special or standout compared to other Earl's locations, but it's reliable, clean, and good for a casual meal or drink.

Tip: Happy hour specials are between 3 pm and 6 pm on weekdays…read more My recent trip back to Winnipeg focused on a few eateries that I used to frequent when I lived in the city. After I took in a movie at Scotiabank Theatre across from CF Polo Park, I decided to dine at this Red Lobster. It was a short drive over. This restaurant has been here for eons. Months after moving to Winnipeg, I dined here with a friend. Things haven't changed much. I got here just past 5:30 pm. Red Lobster shares its parking lot with Olive Garden. I managed to nab the last parking spot by St. James Street. There is more parking across the street near the pharmacy if need be. I've never needed to park there. The beautiful thing about being a lone diner is being able to get seating faster during the dinner rush. I got a two-seat table. Yay! I arrived during the last fifteen minutes of happy hour on a Wednesday. It's between 3 pm and 6 pm on weekdays. I looked at the happy hour menu. It was up my alley. I got these items: - Tropical white sangria - Seafood-stuffed mushrooms Kody was my server. He was polite, attentive, and nice. My only alcoholic drink on this trip was the tropical white sangria. I don't know whether staying in Steinbach rubbed off on me or if I was thoroughly hydrated with non-alcoholic fluids. I felt like sangria, so I got a glass. I loved it. It had Barefoot moscato with pineapple and mango juices. It also had a splash of Sprite, which added bubbles to this drink. It was all good. It was fruity, fizzy, and yummy. The seafood-stuffed mushrooms came out next. I love this appetizer. It's one of my favourites. The seafood stuffing is divine. I love mushrooms. Having the stuffing housed in a set of mushroom caps, topped off with melted monterey jack cheese made this starter so perfect. Classic. Delicious. Happy! It was tough figuring out what I wanted as a main. There were seafood boils that were fairly new. I saw a couple of boils come out in bags at the table across from me. The corn on the cob looked amazing with an assortment of seafood. There was so much food that I couldn't do with after downing an appetizer. Instead, I went with the seaside shrimp combo. I hadn't had shrimp for a while. It had Walt's favourite shrimp, garlic shrimp, and shrimp linguini alfredo. I got to choose a side that came with this combo. I got green beans. I love this shrimp combo. I don't know who Walt is, but I do like his favourite shrimp that is lightly battered and deep-fried. The exterior was consistently crispy and the shrimp were plump. My favourite is the garlic shrimp. I love garlic. I love butter. I love shrimp. I don't want you sitting next to me afterwards. It's pure deliciousness. The shrimp linguini alfredo was so creamy. I don't normally order it, but it was worth indulging. The linguini was al dente. The shrimp were perfectly cooked. Everything was coated in the best alfredo sauce. So good! Green beans are one of my favourite sides. I loved them here. They were the perfect side. Kody came by to get me Diet Coke refills. I lost track of how many I had. Each glass had ice in it. It was perfect with everything that I ate. He asked whether I wanted dessert. It wouldn't fit, which made him laugh. We got to talking about what I had planned on doing afterwards. I had already been at CF Polo Park, exercising my credit card. I thought that I may grab a few snacks at the local grocery store was in order before heading back to Steinbach. I paid my bill at the table. I tipped and tapped my credit card. Done! I used the washroom before I left. It was clean and nicely maintained. It was great coming back to this Red Lobster. It's the only one in Winnipeg and it's still wonderful after all these years. (283)

Tried to phone in reservation - called 2X no one picked up so ended up making online reservation…read morefor 4 @ 530 - showed up early - no record of reservation. Good thing I was early. Wait staff was phenomenal however when food arrived major hair on plate and it wasn't mine!!! Replated after 20 min delay. Last to finish. Food was good ! Would I return - probably not - food swimming in butter as such was the case for others

At this establishment I first saw a glimpse of the triple A alliance's enemy. It wasn't a good…read morefirst date or meetup but the food was delicious. The devil was racist but polite. It made me miss the funny ones I used to know and love. I ordered chicken fingers. They were crispy and thick, heavy with batter. But high quality. Dill pickle sauce is super top shelf quality as well. Fish tacos were also decent. A bit skinny on the fish meat. Ambiance could have been a bit better, it was a bit haunted by PTSD memories of past experiences but other then this it was kind of excellent customer service. Good butler like waitresses have been trained here.

I had supper this evening at Rudy's Eat and Drink…read more Wednesday nights are wine nights ... 5 ounce glasses of wine were $5 and 9 ounce glasses of wine were $7. Right on! I ordered The Beef with garlic mash and no veggies. The garlic mash were good. The steak was okay. I ordered it medium well and it arrived medium rare (there was blood seeping). Hank was my server and he took good care of me.

A breakfast place that can't get eggs right on a consistent basis isn't worth going to.read more

Food was excellent, service was excellent. Ambiance is great early in the morning…read more Shannon was out server and she is fantastic!!

Great bar/grill atmosphere 2nd best burgers in Winnipeg…read moreAll around good food and drinks - Back Porch Lemonade Gets busy on weekends Cant go wrong!

Not the best experience here unfortunately. Ordered with some family and all of us found something…read morethat wasn't the best from our visit. Food wise the fish and chips were great, however our other order of chicken was completely burnt and inedible on the one side, the quesadilla has almost no cheese. The womens restroom was out of soap and then the Mens was out of TP and soap... staff was nice and apologetic about the meal but overall not satisfied

They have become too busy and overworked by Skip the Dishes and are rude and impatient with the…read moreregular walk in customers. Rise and fall of restaurants is always due to people's first hand experiences.

The waitress was a bit brisk but nice. She sometimes would move people from their seats to make…read moremore space for other people and she would sit strangers at tables to try and get everyone a seat because the place is so small. I had a bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese and it was delicious. The juice bottle was a bit expensive at 2$ but they have to make money too so I understand. The side orders were pricey too. The sandwich was $5.50 and for a side of fries they wanted to charge 3 dollars because it didn't come with the order.

The place during the day is home to grouchy vibes. The older people seem used to it but I am not…read moresure. The free popcorn is not that bad. I thought it was kind of nice but the greasy butter did seem to upset my stomach. My friend ordered the nacho chips and they were pretty delicious but they also seemed greasy and made my stomach flip a bit. I kind of think that someone should proceed with caution when eating here if they don't know the restaurant well. It would be nice for the menu to list what kind of oils are used to cook things etc.

Ordered the ribs. When the ribs finally came, my ribs were cold. They apologized and said they'd…read moreget me "a new rack" right away! They came back 15 minutes later with my old rack of ribs... they just threw it in the microwave. I called them on it, and they ignored me and our table until they brought the bill. The ribs were dry, oversalted, tough. Worst ribs ever...