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The Merchant Kitchen, Winnipeg, MB

The Merchant Kitchen

4.7
4.7
1374 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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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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 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 16:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (204) 615-2278
  • Website
    http://www.themerchantkitchen.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    314 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B9
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,374 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Innovative

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Hot spot

  • Winnipeg

    Innovative

  • Winnipeg

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Winnipeg

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Merchant Kitchen is a vibrant dining spot offering "amazing food" with standout dishes like Korean Fried Chicken and Dan Dan Noodles. Guests appreciate the "great service" from staff like Jules and Danielle, and the "fun vibe" before events. Its location near the arena is "perfect," making it a favorite for pre-game meals.

1,374 Reviews

  1. Morgan

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noodles were super delicious. Atmosphere is cozy and fun.

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  2. Hannah

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dining experience, Jewel was a fantastic server!

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  3. Kyle

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was outstanding. Every time I go, I tell myself I need to go more often.

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  4. Karen

    Saskatoon

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience from start to finish: attentive service, fun atmosphere post-Jets game, AMAZING food, and friendly clientele…we had a great visit with the locals at the table next to us! We’ll definitely be back!!
    The Merchant KitchenResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much Karen! It is so great to see that you had such a fun time visiting us. We appreciate the love and are looking forward to your next visit :) With gratitude, The Merchant Kitchen

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  5. Brayden

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A small selection of delicious options. Service was friendly and professional. Highly recommend The Merchant Kitchen!
    The Merchant KitchenResponded on 13 January 2025
    Thank you so much Brayden! It is so nice to see that you enjoyed your time with us. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and hope to host you again soon :) With gratitude, The Merchant Kitchen

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  6. Gord

    Manitoba

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service but a little pricey. We do enjoy it a lot.
    The Merchant KitchenResponded on 13 January 2025
    Thank you Gord! We are so happy to see that you enjoyed your experience and look forward to you next visit with us :) Kindly, The Merchant Kitchen

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  7. Cass

    Manitoba

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second visit. The Merchant Kitchen delivered a fantastic experience! The KFC gluten-free chicken was incredible, paired perfectly with the flavorful Thai fried rice. The gluten-free mango dessert was the perfect sweet ending. We also loved the corn appetizer with cilantro and lime—so tasty. You won’t leave hungry that’s for sure! Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for amazing food and a great time!
    The Merchant KitchenResponded on 9 January 2025
    Hi Cass! Thank you so much for your kind words. We are beyond happy that we could make your experience great. Our Grilled Corn and Thai Fried Rice are definitely house favourites! And some people even say that the gluten-friendly chicken is better than the regular chicken... but we'll leave that up for debate :) We're looking forward to your next visit. With gratitude, The Merchant Kitchen

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  8. Chelsea

    VIP

    Ottawa

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was extremely good! Highly recommend the corn, chicken, fried rice & tartare. All servers were fantastic and attentive and so quick! Managed to get in and eat, pay and leave within 62 min pre-Jets game even with a full house - they run a well oiled machined :) and one I’ll go back to
    The Merchant KitchenResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Chelsea! The Grilled Corn, Thai Fried Rice, and Korean Fried Chicken are staples here and we're so happy you got to try them alongside one of our newer (but favourite) dishes. We are always striving to create a seamless experience especially on those busy event nights and we appreciate that you took notice :) We're looking forward to your next visit! Warmly, The Merchant Kitchen

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  9. Darolyn

    Manitoba

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the atmosphere, but we were seated at the first table, behind the half wall & hostess stand, and every time the front door opened, freezing cold air came in. I personally was a little disappointed with the cocktail menu, as I like sweet drinks, and there wasn't really anything to my liking. They suggested something similar to a pina colada which is what I wanted, but what I got was nothing like one. Dan Dan Noodles were absolutely delicious. Was a little disappointed with the Brant Lake Wagyu Brisket. Not worth the money. I have heard the Korean Fried Chicken is amazing, so I will go back to try that. Service was wonderful.
    The Merchant KitchenResponded on 9 January 2025
    Hi Darolyn! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are hoping to escape this cold snap as soon as possible and apologize for the chilly draft at your table. We're happy to see that you enjoyed our Dan Dan Noodles, a true staple at The Merchant Kitchen. Our Korean Fried Chicken truly is amazing and we hope to see you again soon to try it! :) We have some super innovative bartenders who would be happy to create a fun and sweet cocktail to go along with your next dinner. Cheers! The Merchant Kitchen

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place. Great service and food, and a fun vibe. Very close to the arena.
    The Merchant KitchenResponded on 9 January 2025
    Thank you so much for leaving us this kind review! We appreciate the support and hope to host you again soon, Warmly, The Merchant Kitchen

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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 1374 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Merchant Kitchen

314 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B9

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Portage Avenue
  • Area
    Exchange District
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Wed 16:00–22:00 Thu–Sat 16:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.themerchantkitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (204) 615-2278
  • 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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