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The Merchant Kitchen, Winnipeg, MB

The Merchant Kitchen

4.8
4.8
1390 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Global, International

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • 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

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Menu

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What 1,390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Best Overall

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Best Food

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Innovative

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Good for groups

  • Winnipeg / Manitoba

    Lively

  • Winnipeg

    Best Overall

  • Winnipeg

    Best Food

  • Winnipeg

    Innovative

  • Winnipeg

    Good for groups

  • Winnipeg

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Merchant Kitchen impresses with its "outstanding service," "delicious food," and "unique menu" that combines Mexican and Asian flavors. The vibrant atmosphere is lively, especially before events at nearby venues. While noise levels can be high, the overall experience is enhanced by "amazing cocktails" and a friendly staff.

1,390 Reviews

  1. Ken VIP

    Manitoba9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I regularly visit the Merchant Kitchen prior to Jets games. Last night I had a visitor in from Columbia. I raved about the Korean Fried Chicken to him, however, when we received the Kitchen it was overdone and dry, not juicy like it usually is. I probably should have sent it back but we thought we might not get a new order prior to when we had to leave for the game. The Dandan Noodles were excellent as usual as was the Tempura Shrimp.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience here! Never disappointed and always excited to come back.

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  3. Miles

    Southwest Florida6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was good. Service is very good. Menu is limited and pricey but was good. Will be back.

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    Manitoba2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had an enjoyable time, unfortunately my wife’s food tasted really charred and it overwhelmed the flavour of the dish. I had the same one and it tasted much better. Everyone else at the table enjoyed their dish, but the evening was for my wife so a bit of a letdown.

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  5. Scott

    Manitoba10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely a great meal and experience. Will definately return

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  6. Sam

    Manitoba5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic. Great sever. Great food. Extremely busy. And got way too noisy. Would like to go back on a quieter night. Would recommend. First time there and we will look for a quieter time to try it again.

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  7. Dan

    Manitoba1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Except for the miniscule oysters.

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  8. Joshua

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great ingredients prepared well and in a beautiful setting. The service was also incredible.. If you’re coming from the Alt hotel there’s a Moroccan-style door off the lobby you can used to enter the restaurant.
    The Merchant KitchenResponded on 28 February 2025
    Thank you Joshua! One of our goals is to integrate seasonal and local ingredients into our dishes and we're so glad that the effort is showing. It is so great to hear that you had a nice time and that our team was able to create a great experience for you. We hope that you will consider visiting us again soon :) Warmly, The Merchant Kitchen

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  9. Elvira

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Merchant Kitchen for Valentine’s Day, and had a great time. The food was unreal, and the service was great.
    The Merchant KitchenResponded on 28 February 2025
    Thank you Elvira! It is so great to hear that you had a nice evening with us on Valentine's day. We hope you got to try some of our feature dishes :). We hope to see you again soon. Cheers, The Merchant Kitchen

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  10. Kim

    Manitoba10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time here it we have been wanting to check it out for a while. The Dan Dan Noodles were delicious and spicy though they arrived at our table lukewarm. The Carnitas were fantastic with great toppings and a good flavour. Our server was good but could have been a bit more attentive, as she rushed away before our entire table could order drinks. It was a nice atmosphere and we are eager to try more items on the menu.
    The Merchant KitchenResponded on 28 February 2025
    Hi Kim! Thank you for leaving us this review, we appreciate all feedback and have definitely made note that the Dan Dan Noodles were not hot enough, we're sorry that this happened. Please don't hesitate to let our team know, we want you to have the best experience and would be happy to get another dish prepared for you. We're happy that you had an enjoyable experience nonetheless and look forward to you coming to try more dishes from the menu! :) 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 4.8 stars by 1390 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 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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