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The Merchant Kitchen, Winnipeg, MB

The Merchant Kitchen

4.6
4.6
1360 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,360 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Innovative

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Hot spot

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Winnipeg

    Innovative

  • Winnipeg

    Hot spot

  • Winnipeg

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Merchant Kitchen offers "innovative and very tasty" dishes with standout service, perfect for a vibrant urban dining experience. Guests rave about the "amazing food" like Korean Fried Chicken and Dan Dan Noodles. While some note noise levels and portion sizes, the "spectacular service" and "great cocktails" make it a favorite pre-event spot.

1,360 Reviews
  1. Cathie

    VIP

    Manitoba

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing (as usual) and the staff; outstanding!!

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  2. Allison

    VIP

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always amazing service. We love the staff and food. Special thanks to Nicole for making every visit special for the kids.

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  3. zoe

    Manitoba

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    our server jules was incredible, really went above and beyond

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  4. Teresa

    VIP

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoy this restaurant. Food is delicious, especially the Korean chicken. Well worth the wait. Service is also excellent
    The Merchant KitchenResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Teresa :) thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon, Happy holidays! The Merchant Kitchen

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  5. Paul

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great atmosphere before a gane ir concert. The food and seevice are always great
    The Merchant KitchenResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you very much Paul :), we're so glad that you had a nice time with us. Hope to see you again soon! Happy holidays, The Merchant Kitchen

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  6. Candice

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, French 75’s are outstanding, fabulous service, steps from the arena, what’s not to love!! Try it you’ll love it!
    The Merchant KitchenResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Candice! We are so very happy that you enjoyed everything during your visit :). Stop by for a French 75 anytime! Happy holidays, The Merchant Kitchen

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  7. Cass

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had high hopes for this restaurant based on its ambiance and reputation, but unfortunately, our experience fell short in several ways. We visited as a party of seven, and to our surprise, we were seated in a booth that we had to share with another family. This made for a very cramped and uncomfortable dining experience. The service also left much to be desired. Our waitress seemed unfamiliar with the menu, which was particularly disappointing given that I have celiac disease and rely on knowledgeable staff to guide me toward safe options. To add to this, drinks were forgotten, and it took 20 minutes before I had to remind them. Finally, the pricing was astonishingly high for what was offered. For example, a glass of house wine was $20, which felt excessive for what is usually a reasonably priced option. While the atmosphere was pleasant, I expected much better service and attention to detail given the premium pricing. I hope management takes this feedback seriously to improve future customer experiences.
    The Merchant KitchenResponded on 17 December 2024
    Hi Cass, I'm so sorry to see that your experience with us didn't live up to our reputation. We would like to acknowledge that our seating arrangements on the night you visited were non-ideal, and we're sorry that you were put in a booth with another couple. We definitely do take this feedback seriously, and it is something that has discussed with our team. We would love if you gave us another opportunity to have a great experience, if you would kindly email us (the email is on our "contact" part of our website), we will figure out a way to make your next visit with us better. Warmly, The Merchant Kitchen

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  8. Sanjay

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great staff.. would go back. The food was great. Some of the dishes a little spicy for my friends.
    The Merchant KitchenResponded on 17 December 2024
    Thank you Sanjay for your kind words :). We're glad you had a nice time with your friends, and we can definitely modify some of the dishes to be milder next time. Happy holidays! -The Merchant Kitchen

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  9. Myrna

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good and personable service. We were waited on promptly and they went to check on the dource of several items from the chef when asked ( e.g. source of the oysters ) , compact but well curated and delicious menu. We had tuna tartare with fried plantain " tostones" ( very decent portion for 2), and the Dan Dan noodles ( don't miss it !) and Thai fried rice. Both main courses were well balanced deliciously spiced and generous portion. I also had a cocktail called " Smoke and sweet" with a sprecialty mezcal, beet and pineapple juice, lime,mint...think of a mohito jacked up. Outstanding mixologist on staff. Super chef. This restaurant is well worth it's ranking.
    The Merchant KitchenResponded on 13 December 2024
    Hi Myrna! Wow! Thank you so much for leaving us such a great review. We're so happy that you enjoyed your dinner and also one of our new winter cocktails. A lot of love, teamwork and workshopping goes into each drink and it seems like it has paid off :) Happy holidays! -The Merchant Kitchen

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  10. April

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food. Great place for sharing a variety of foods and tasty cocktails. Left full and happy.
    The Merchant KitchenResponded on 5 December 2024
    Hi April, thank you so much for the great review! We're glad you got the chance to try many items across our menu with your group. Happy holidays! 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 4.6 stars by 1360 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 30 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
  • 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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