At Big Guy's the service is always great and the food is very good as well. I had the Philly and it…read morewas amazing, I've also tried a few other dishes and they were all very good and filling. It's a fun restaurant to eat at as the design is different than everywhere else giving you a cool dining experience.

The smoked turkey was flavorful and surprisingly juicy, not dry at all. The ribs had a caramelized…read moreglaze that made each bite rich and satisfying. The pulled pork sandwich was generous and packed with flavor. I enjoyed the coleslaw on the side, which added freshness. Staff kept checking in to make sure we were comfortable. A very enjoyable BBQ experience.

This place is awesome, and definitely worth making a part of any trip to the Leaf. Actually, it's…read moreworth visiting even if you aren't planning on touring the Leaf. While clearly a nice restaurant, the atmosphere isn't pretentious at all. It's chill, people are friendly, and I was really impressed by how calm everyone seemed in the open kitchen. The menu I guess could be described as "New Canadian", and I'd say it's got something for everyone, but is focused enough not to overwhelm. We got three of the small plates to start with and share: the focaccia, the chorizo spiced tacos, and the roasted squash gnocchi. The tacos are actually made with soy curls (a soy-based protein that actually has the texture of chicken) flavored with chorizo spices. Our meat-eating (and meat-loving) parents who usually dislike tofu and any meat alternatives actually really liked the tacos. I tried some of the mole and it was so good that I ended up pouring some of the extra on the focaccia! The focaccia itself was pillowy and perfect with a unique and delicious strawberry infused whipped butter. The gnocchi was by far my favorite dish of the night. The contrast of the pillowy gnocchi to the pumpkin seed brittle, and the sweet squash to the savory mushroom xo, all make for delight and interest in every bite. For mains, I got the coconut korma with soy curls, and my dinner buddies got the house salads (one with chicken and one with soy curls) and the linguine with spinach creme sauce. Props to the kitchen for very satisfying portions on the large plates. We were all stuffed by the end and I actually needed a bit of help at the end to finish mine. The korma was delicious, with fragrant fluffy rice and flavorful soy protein. Everyone really enjoyed their dishes, and the only downside was that we were too stuffed to try and of the desserts, which sounded amazing. I'm not that particular about service in general, but when it's good, I can definitely notice, and the service here is really, really good. Our server, Karla (or Carla?) was so attentive, so helpful, kept us well hydrated, and paced everything out perfectly. Overall, our experience here was incredibly positive and would recommend!

We really enjoyed all of our food at Gather. The restaurant itself is beautiful and located inside…read morethe Leaf. We started with the olives and corn dip/chips, which were both really good. For entrees, we had the curry and the pork tenderloin, which we would highly recommend both. Definitely worth adding to your list of places to eat in Winnipeg.

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.

We were looking for somewhere to have drinks after work and with the limited options Downtown…read more(besides typical chains) that are open late, we learned that this new place just opened up. We had been hearing about it on Facebook and decided to stop in. This establishment was previously vacant after several failed restaurants closed up shop. The place has been nicely renovated and we love the long bar you can sit at when you walk into the long, narrow space. There's a lot of table seating in the back area if a bar top isn't your style. While we took a look at the menu and only tried one appetizer, our review is mainly for drinks, the atmosphere and service. The drink menu is extensive and they have a really good selection of wines and cocktails. We would definitely recommend dropping in after work or for a late night drink. No street parking out front, but the location is very accessible. The bus stops right outside which is great if you're looking to have a few drinks and not have to worry about driving. We had a great experience here and will definitely be back. The owner told us that next week is 'Burger Week' and that once that wraps up, there will be a more extensive food menu.

Waited an hour for food nothing showed up for an hour we left. Staff seemed aloof bringing the…read morewrong food to tables forgetting drink orders it was a s*** show.

Appies and drinks such a good price. drinks are best and bruschetta we have ever had!read more

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

Called in a to go order and the service was friendly and fast…read more Arugula and prosciutto pizza - nice and light. Lots of prosciutto! Side Caesar was a great accompaniment. Sticky toffee pudding - good bite but it was cold. Maybe because it was to go but I would have liked it ready to eat since no micro in hotel. Lots of construction around the restaurant but easily walkable from downtown.

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I had the Escargot and was informed that they are indeed snails. I was also told that people like…read morethe dish and that the snails just taste of garlic because they are soaked in it and if I liked garlic I would enjoy them. I did in fact genuinely like that appetizer, it tasted more of the mushroom though but I love mushrooms! 5 stars for the Escargot appetizer. The crab cakes were yummy but I've had them somewhere else were they were even more delicious. They just weren't moist enough or maybe they needed a bit more creamy sauce. 4 stars for the crab cakes. Overall the restaurant is very classy, the waiter attentive and charming and the food fantastic! 4.5 stars! A+

Winnipeg has three locations of The Keg. I have been to two of them. The one that I used to…read morefrequent the most is this one in St. James. I have a friend who lives five minutes away from this location, so we'd come here to meet and catch up. I like that there is plenty of parking in the lot. I have never had any problem finding a spot. As with most of these eateries, this restaurant is dark when you walk in. It's cozy, though. For starters, I enjoyed getting the mushrooms Neptune. I love anything with mushrooms. This restaurant stuffs the caps with crab meat and cream cheese, which I love. I am also a fan of the scallops and bacon. I've had the escargot, too. They are all good in my books. I used to order the prime rib a lot. I loved getting it medium-well. It comes with strong horseradish and a red wine au jus. Everything was perfect about the prime rib. I enjoy getting sauteed mushrooms on the side. Otherwise, I'd go with whatever veggies are available. The sirloin Oscar is also yummy. You get shrimp, scallops, and asparagus smothered with Bearnaise sauce. Yum! Meals come with sourdough bread. It's yummy when it's warm and the butter melts on it. As for dessert, I tend to get either the Billy Miner pie or the fudge brownie. The former is decadent. It's mocha ice cream on some sort of chocolate crust with hot fudge and caramel. When I am super stuffed, I will get a mini fudge brownie to satisfy my sweet tooth. It comes with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge. I always ask that the whipped cream be held, as I have never been a huge fan of it. Service has always been great here. I either drop by for lunch or dinner. Service seems to be slightly better for lunch, but it's all fine to me. The Keg restaurants are all closed due to COVID-19. I look forward to dropping by this location when I'm back in town. It will be nice to catch up with my friend, the menu, and the city. (147)

Despite being super busy, they are able to have a relatively fast turnover of tables and they…read moreaccommodated us with a short notice reservation on a Friday evening. All the food was amazing and I could not criticize anything. The restaurant was very busy with a lot of people, but it was not Overly noisy. The waiter provided some excellent recommendations and we were happy with everything. The quality of food was amazing considering how busy they were. Kudos to the chef. The servers were very attentive and aware of who needed water refills. A little more expensive than the typical restaurant but worth the cost.

+.5 for service I…read morethink it's safe to say this is the best Italian restaurant in Winnipeg. I hear about Harth as well, which also works as they're both the same owners! I went here with a friend a couple weeks ago, as I was saying about how I wanted to try authentic Italian food. This place is an institution that's been around for over 20 years. It's not extremely upscale, but it's a comfortable dining environment. I went with the carbonara after I saw the ingredients in it. An authentic carbonara consists of spaghetti or linguine, guanciale, eggs, and a special kind of cheese. No cream, no milk, no garlic, no onions. This was exactly what I got with this carbonara, so I can confirm it's 100% authentic Italian. It was absolutely delicious, and the prices are very affordable for the quality and authenticity you get. I added a lemon meringue cheesecake. Pretty good, loved the design especially. Given the combined total of under $40 including tax and tips, this is very reasonable for an Italian dinner. Service is excellent. I'll definitely return.