What a lovely, but very small, hidden gem. The Roost is…read morelocated upstairs from what also looked like a tasty milkshake shop and is quite small. When I called to make a reservation (only taken between 5-7pm) the staff member told me they only have 18 seats so it is very "cozy". There were 3 of us and we ended up sitting at the bar, which was actually just fine for us. Since the Roost is renounced for their house cocktails, it was actually quite entertaining to be able to watch the bartender make the cocktails, see the different glasses and cups they had for each drink and just get to know the staff more. With that said, the Roost's cocktail menu is so fun and there were so many choices, including mocktails, that it was actually difficult to choose drinks. I think in total we tried maybe 5 of them and they were all phenomenal. For food, we ordered a couple of different things. We had the vegan cheese platter - oh yeah, this place has a large vegan/vegetarian friendly menu - some baos or steamed buns and the scallop risotto. I want to say my favorite were actually the steamed buns - nice and fluffy and warm and full of flavor. This place was such a nice little treat during our time in Winnipeg and I would imagine that, if I lived in Winnipeg, it would quickly become one of my go to places for a date or a night out with a friend. Worth the visit if you're in Winnipeg.

The cocktails and the mixology are inspired! The food, on the other hand, is not my idea of great…read more Warm olives were scalding hot, and buried in so much balsamic glaze and blue cheese that there was no point in putting olives in there. The service was slow and sporadic. The vegan burger was tasty but so mushy most of the "burger" ended up on the plate and not part of the sandwich. It's a nice place to go for a drink (good ambiance) but I wouldn't even recommend the tapas from the VERY limited menu. So just to qualify, it's a good place. It's just me that won't be going again.

Whatever you're paying Fran, double it! Exceptional service. Great food and atmosphere. We'll be…read moreback :)

Well. If it were not for our waitperson Fran it would be excellent…read more But...we did get Fran so...it was way beyond excellent. Seriously good food, but the service was better. We got Goldeye fish and Mussels and Peach Ricotta and a beautiful French White. The setting was awesome, but the whole staff was chill and welcoming and funny and engaging so we sat and hung with them instead of looking at the amazing ceiling. The Staff: Makes all the difference. In fact we ate at all three restaurants for a progressive dinner. We tipped out $150. But it was Canadian so... Lovely place. Just go.

Outstanding food and service. Unique cocktails. Great wine list. The foid was so good, we ordered…read moreanother meal to go. You get free cake on your birthday

I'm surprised it took this long for me to go to The Grove. I've heard about this place for a long…read moretime, but only came here recently. The Grove is an British-influenced pub in the Grosvenor/Stafford area, and it has definitely made a name out of themselves with how busy it was when I went with a friend. I initially craved a burger, but the diverse options in the menu threw me for a ride in trying something else that's not a burger. I ended up having a pizza from them instead, in particular the Grove Pizza. The Grove Pizza comes with garlic oil, mozzarella, fig jam, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic reduction, truffle oil, and pecorino. The pizza was excellent and of perfect personal size. I would say however they overloaded a bit too much on the arugula, to the point where I can't see or taste much of anything else on the pizza. The atmosphere was slightly ruined by the fact we had someone behind us having an extremely loud conversation to the point everyone in our section was able to hear it. I definitely recommend this place and would return. Hopefully it'd be a better atmosphere next time I'm here.

Siraj is your #1 hooka spot in Winnipeg! We love the staff, the food is great and the hooka is…read moresuperb! Best yet! Thanks Fawaz and Ahmed for your great customer service!

I love the eclectic diverse options on the menu. My friend and I decided to try Egg Chorizo…read moreBenedict and Yellow fin tuna BLT. My friend let me try one of his egg circle sandwich on cornbread and it was delicious. The chorizo had a spicy kick to it but the creamy sauce kept it from being too hot. It was very good but I preferred my tuna BLT. The yellow fin tuna was so thick and juicy. I loved eating this fish Omygosh so tender and yummy it was! The avocado spread was also one of my favorite part of this sandwich, it was layered on thick with actual chunks of Avocado. I highly recommend it if you love seafood like me.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Amazing food and always consistent. Best chicken tenders in…read morethe city !! Highly recommend this place.

Ordered delivery from here earlier this week. I heard a lot about this place and their top quality…read moreshawarmas, although I ended up ordering something else. I went with the lamb donair wrap. Admittedly this is the first time I've ever had a donair! I know there are better places for donairs (Baraka...someday), but I enjoyed what I had. The lamb tasted really good and the combination of garlic and sweet sauce was also quite nice. The prices were very reasonable too, even for delivery. Might go with the beef shawarma next time so I can compare with other beef shawarmas I've had in the city.

4 stars for how nice, comfy and casually cool the place is. I wish I could have sampled their food…read morebut instead I decided to try a drink. The Avocado smoothie was not sweet enough but it definitely tasted like avocados. I think it may really be organic, smooshed avocados made to drink. Maybe freshly made in the back of the store. There are a bunch of couches to sit and relax there. The TVs play music and tv shows. There are fans to keep the customers cool while they smoke good quality hookah.

Tip: The scotch eggs are delicious…read more The Toad in the Hole is a pub and restaurant in Osborne Village. It was there for years before I had moved to Winnipeg and this neighbourhood. It was open late on most evenings along with Papa George's that was up the street. The latter is no longer there. This eatery has gone through a bunch of changes over the years. When I was new to the neighbourhood, this eatery had two floors. The top floor had a traditional bar and restaurant. The lower floor also had a bar, but the artsy, younger folks spent time hanging around there. This place went through some renovations. If I remember things correctly, the basement got renovated and everything was on the top floor for months. The Toad in the Hole used to be on the east side of Osborne Street. When Buccacino's closed down further south and on the west side of Osborne Street, this eatery took the space over and has been there for a few years now. I have yet to see what the space looks like. Part of me wants to remember what Buccacino's was like before it shut down. The other part of me wants a scotch egg from The Toad. I love scotch eggs. I had my first one here. I remember the egg being soft-boiled. When you cut through the breading and sausage, the yolk would slowly ooze out. The scotch egg was deep-fried to perfection. Yum! I also liked getting its namesake. It was two sunny-side eggs in grilled Texas toast. It came with hashbrowns. You could choose from sausage, bacon, or ham as your protein side. I enjoyed the toad-themed breakfast menu besides the Toad in the Hole: - Tadpole (two eggs without being fried within toast) - Big toad (think English breakfast with baked beans, grilled tomato slices, and all protein sides) - Senor toad (tortillas topped with refried beans, sunny-side eggs, guacamole, pico de gallo, and cheddar) - Vegan senor toad (similar to the regular one, substituting the eggs for grilled veggies and the cheddar for a vegan version) The fish and chips are also decent here. The fish is pickerel, which was different than cod or halibut. It tasted fresh, which I loved. I don't recall ever having dessert here. I don't remember if it even served any! I hope that the pub is nice. It used to have happy hour deals that were decent. I want scotch eggs now! (359)

Fun pub w fun food and huge portions to keep your tummy happy. Nice wait staff and friendly. Haley…read morewas the sweetest. Love the ambiance! Drink specials too. 6$ tall Tin Wednesdays after 8pm. Local craft beers! Fish n chips is amazing w 2 gigantic battered pickerel (very fleshy white meat) that measures like 6-8 inches. Plus live music Thursdays and Fridays and Saturdays!

There was a concert downtown tonight and the restaurants were jammed. I don't usually eat in hotel…read morerestaurants but I didn't have much choice. So I had supper at Blaze Restaurant & Lounge in the Delta Hotel ... and I'm glad I did. I sat on the lobby side rather than inside the dining area. I ordered a Berkshire Pulled Pork Sandwich (without coleslaw) and smashed potatoes. The potatoes were good but really peppery. The pulled pork sandwich was delicious ... the bun was soft and tasted almost buttery Allen was my server. He was friendly and despite the concert crowd, made sure I was taken care of.

We have had the same experience here at least three times now…read more This last visit was the last straw. We won't be back and we're glad we left because we discovered an excellent place just aster leaving. We sat down and yes, it was a Jets game and it was busy, but the place was by no means full. There were enough staff walking around the lounge so we waited about 10 minutes to get a menu and be acknowledged. After 15 minutes, we tried to get the server's attention several time as she visited the table next to us at least three times. No success. On her fourth visit to the table beside us and not even any eye contact, we decided that was it so we packed up and left. We live half a block from this place and have given it chances on and off hockey nights. We will not be coming back and instead visiting one of the many dozen other options in a half block around this place.

Had a great dinner at The Keg Steakhouse in Winnipeg. The atmosphere was beautiful--perfect for a…read morerelaxed night out. I ordered the 12 oz New York strip with a twice baked potato, and everything was spot on. Steak was cooked perfectly medium rare, super juicy and tender. The potato was packed with flavor--bacon bits and chives mixed in, just how it should be. They start you off with some warm bread (always a win), and I had a hazy IPA that paired really well with the meal. The service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and on point. Definitely planning to come back next time I'm in Canada and try some of the other cuts!

I love the ambiance - dark(ish) and cozy. I was taking…read moremyself on a solo date so I opted to sit at the bar. I came a few minutes after they opened so it wasn't busy at all. Friendly service! I opted for the bone-in rib steak & added lobster tail, twice baked potato & mushrooms on the side. The lobster tail was definitely the star of the show on the plate. The lobster meat was sweet enough, the butter wasn't even necessary. The rib steak was a bit too peppery for me and didn't have the marbling I usually find in this cut. The twice baked potato was good, and I can see how some people are a fan of it. I prefer thin mushroom slices and not the whole mushroom, but again, to each their own. A bit on the pricier side, so might be worth a try if you're around and want a bit nicer of a dinner.