I booked a table for my son’s 16th birthday, The service was phenomenal, the food was fantastic, all the staff passing by stopped and said happy birthday to my son, I totally recommend this place, wow I am so coming back
Food was excellent and our server Christian was so very helpful with suggestions about what to eat! Great view was an added bonus. Closing on October 7 so hurry in!
The staff here is gracious, helpful., and professional. I had the Louis burger and fries. Love the sauce on the burger. Smoky flavour, little spice with sweetness. We also had the regular poutine. Love the duck fat gravy.
I would go back!
Love it, fabulous food, favourite Gnocci is back and delsih new menu items.
Ahi tuna burger still the best ever.
The burger was awesome. Poutine great. My friends had other dishes and loved those also. The view of the city and river was really nice.
Seriously good!
Been to places like this in the heart of a tourist area, and have been let down.
Not this place!
Food was amazing, great service & super cool over looking the river! ��
Fine dining in such an unassuming package.
Once in the view is amazing. Once served the food was sublime. Staff was very friendly and dessert put it over the top
The kids already want us to bring them back for their birthdays.
Bon rapport qualité prix avec une belle vue sur la rivière. Délicieux de l'entrée au dessert.
Good quality and not too expensive with a lovely view on the river. Really Tasty!
Great food. Burger is fantastic. Little bits of dill on the poutine gave it some great flavour.
Servers were prompt and courteous.
Going again sometime!
Tried it for the first time tonight. We will absolutely be returning! The food was fantastic, my daughter and I shared the brassiere poutine and the bison meatballs while my husband had the salmon. Our server (Tiara) was attentive without being intrusive and so patient with our young lady. CUDOS to the chef and staff!
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Burger week is upon us and it seemed the time to finally participate! Four of us played the elimination game and narrowed it down to Mon Amie Louis about which I was delighted, having very much wanted to try this place. Their Sugar Shack burger has a delicious beef patty topped with maple sweet pulled pork, cheese, sweet potato chips, etc. The potato chips were lost among the other flavours and textures but the burger was, on the whole, quite delicious though the bun was thin so the juices came through the bottom and too wide in diameter as much of it surrounded instead of topped the burger.
Mon Amie Louis is run by a former instructor at the Red River College culinary school who was let go last year or so prior to opening the bridge restaurant. Yes, the reason is somewhat public and can be found. No, it will have nothing to do with your food or dining experience. The students from last year (many of whom are acquaintances) under his supervision thoroughly enjoyed his teaching and his passion and it is clear that he takes these with him to the restaurant. The reason I bring it up at all is to dissuade anyone from making assumptions as I have heard some do. The restaurant is run with professionalism and passion and you should go.
That being said, obviously parking is an issue and for those with limited mobility it is not a good option. The venue is, however, very nice and rather a treat. Service is prompt and good. The menu is limited but everything is done with care and everything each of my party members ate was deemed delicious. One friend said she would drive the half hour each time just for their duck gravy poutine so you can assume it was delightful. She enjoyed it so well she forgot to offer her husband any.
At the end of the evening, I can say I would certainly go back and I look forward to trying other things on the menu.
Nice place! The people seemed a bit surprised when we walked in off the street for a bite. Had the crepes benedict which I thoroughly enjoyed. The view certainly helps things.
The bun was amazing, moist on the outside and crispy inside. The burger was excellent with a serious thick crust. Its flavour was top notch - juicy and lightly seasoned. BBQ sauce made the burger.
Great French place to go in Winnipeg. I haven't tried many french places...or any really. There isn't a lot of variety in Winnipeg for this type of cuisine.
I love the area. Beautiful walk there and a nice gelato place on the other side of the bridge for dessert :)
We tried the duck wings, flat bread pizza, brie, spinach almond salad, poutine and salmon.
The spinach salad was to die for! Also it filled me up, which is weird for me. It takes a lot of food to fill me up.
Poutine was delicious, made with duck gravy.
Pizza was good but I've had better. Im used to greasy cheesy pizza, but this flat bread is a healthier option.
Duck wings were meaty and yummy and messy.
Brie is always delicious. Fresh bread with it and lovely fruit mixture to go on top of the brie.
It is quite pricey. This is more of a fancy, special occasion place to go to on a night out. We dress up but there are people who do not.
Dinner for 3 people was about 100$.
Still love to go here on a special night out for french food :)
It was a beautiful sunny afternoon and we thought we'd give this place a try because of its view. It definitely did not disappoint. The service was fantastic, The view was beautiful and the food was amazing. I had the pulled pork poutine, I'm a huge fan of poutine and this was the best I've ever had. My sister had the traditional pizza, she also stated it was the best pizza that she's ever had. This is my new favorite restaurant, I will definitely be going back.
The Swizzle Styx dined here today and we loved it! We had been here before when it was both the Sals and Chez Sophie so we were aware of the beautiful decor and wonderful views. The service did not disappoint, our server was efficient and friendly. The food was fantastic! We found the portions to be more than enough and definitely left full and happy. We had the brie cheese appetizer and then the burger, the Mediterranean tarte flambee, gnocchi and pulled pork poutine. Everything was very flavourful and the experience was top notch.
Pros: Gorgeous interior and view and super flavourful gnocchi (although slightly different than what I've had at other restaurants).
Cons: To me, the portions are kind of small for the price. But not so much so that it would deter me from going back altogether.
Pretty good fig jam pizza. Was satisfied with their portions. I like that the hours here are pretty late. Would come back to try more on their menu.
Mon Ami Louis combines a beautiful location with decidedly Parisean Fare to create a fun and whimsical dining experience on the banks of the Esplanade Riel. Similarly, the food is wonderfully crafted full of strong contrasting flavours and, despite a few small errors in execution, a exemplary rendition of French cuisine.
My husband and I did take out this weekend; we ordered the 'Fat Louis' for 'Le Burger week' and boy were we glad! After a quick walk up the bridge from the east-side, we found oursleves in the lovely restaurant staring out at the spectacular views. I must say that I've never visited any of the previous restaurants occupying the space, so this was my first time. We took the burgers to go, and they ended up being our 3rd place of the 8 burgers we tried that week. The flavour was spectacular, and combined with the atmosphere and view, I think we will be back (perhaps with out of town guests), to eat in at some point... although probably not until next spring or summer. :)
The food here is AMAZING! I cannot wait to come back. The only downside was the noise level, though they don't call themselves a fine dinning restaurant and the open concept doesn't help the noise level.
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This is the third restaurant attempt on the Esplanade Bridge after Salisbury House and Chez Sophie. Mon Ami Louis is operated by Wow Hospitality and will be open from May to September. It will host special events, like weddings, in the fall and winter. This place opened on July 22, 2015 with just a temporary banner as its signage and with a very similar decor inside since Chez Sophie though they did add a bar.
I have to say the first disappointment is not being able to find an online menu. There was nothing on Wow's website or Mon Ami Louis' Facebook page. So I called and asked the hostess and she said "yeah, lots of people are saying the same thing but I've been told it's on there but I guess it's not." How hard is it to load a menu online? I snapped a few pics so you can check out the menu. The hostess was kind enough to describe the menu to me over the phone.
The menu is priced reasonably and offers something for everyone. Appetizers $7-$10, Soups and salads $6-$7. A variety of poutines $6-$14, tarte flambee ($14-$15), crepes $12-$15, 4 entrees $12-$19 (salmon, chicken, beef shoulder and gnocchi) and sandwiches $11-$12. Their specialty is the tarte flambee which is described as a French version of a pizza it's a flat bread from the Alsatian region. This pizza can be shared with a few people as a starter or a meal for one. I really enjoyed the Mediterranean ($14) which had basil pesto, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes and feta cheese and arugula on top. The crust is super thin and crispy and the ingredients were all very fresh. I would order this again. I had the salmon ($19) - baked atlantic salmon with green beans almandine, squash puree, gnocchi and citrus peppercorn butter. For the price of the entrees don't expect the protein portions to be large. The entree is fine for a small to medium appetite. Make sure you order a starter if you are hungry. The salmon was cooked well done, I prefer medium but this was still fine as it wasn't dry. The gnocchi is pan fried, good but not light and fluffy. The green beans and squash puree were executed perfectly. Overall, a pretty good dish that I'd order again. I took a bite of the chicken paillard ($15) that my husband ordered - it was with sauteed potatoes, asparagus and a mushroom sauce. The chicken was good, maybe a touch on the salty side which seemed to be from the overly reduced sauce. But otherwise, good dish.
Also tried the house made lemon meringue pie ($7), it's a mini sized pie for one with a not very tarte lemon filling. The meringue was piped on like little decorative flowers which is disappointing as I like a huge layer of meringue on top of the pie.
The mixed drinks were disappointing. The French 75 did not taste like a proper one and barely had any fizz from the prosecco. The other drinks at the table were also pretty dismal - felt like the bartender didn't know how to make the drinks.
Food service was a tad slow but they were very busy on Friday with a full house. Our server was pretty attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes.
Despite a few misses, which I think they can easily correct, I still came away liking the place and hope it does well. I'd go back for a lunch or casual dinner.
Keeping things simple seems to be the key at Mon Ami Louis and it works! I heard rave reviews about their tartes flambées (pizzas) before going there so I tried the Mediterranean tarte flambée which was very tasty. Artichoke, feta, pesto on a thin crust, you can't go wrong. It was large portion for a reasonable price. Service was excellent all around.
This new Winnipeg restaurant is on the foot bridge beside the Provencher Bridge. Four (4) of us tried it to-day and found the food and service excellent, however, the décor is very plain. It looks most like a plain cafeteria. Our server Faye, captivated us with her bubbly personality, excellent knowledge of the menu, with spot-on recommendations and superior service. The entrées were spectacular in taste and appearance however, portion sizes were relatively small leaving anyone with a hearty appetite feeling let down if they didn't order an appetizer. Definitely a welcome addition to Winnipeg that gets you out walking both before and after an excellant meal.
Great experience and good value. Service was prompt and knowledgable. Food was fresh and flavourful. Wine list is decent with numerous options by the glass. Will be back.
This restaurant is new, having just launched within the last month. Service was excellent and attentive. The food was delicious and scratch made. I was not disappointed and I look forward to eating there again. The brisket burger added a different dimension to the usual ground beef. The fries done in duck fat were crunch and delicious but not everyone will like the shoestring fries. I wish them all the best and hope they can make a go of it as this is a tough location and surviving the winter months always proves a challenge for tenants on the Esplanade Riel.
Excellent menu options. They also offer vegetarian and gluten free options. On the night we visited, service was s-l-o-w. We ordered the large charcuterie board which seemed skimpy compared to previous visits. Some food items were under-seasoned. Service was friendly and reasonably attentive.
Delicious food. Great service. Very beautiful and clean restaurant. All on top of their very affordable prices. The only downside is they do not have their own parking lot and you need to walk from the forks parking lot. Would 100% recommend so long as you don't mind a short walk to get there.
Cozy place, unique location, food is excellent and views are fabulous! My kids gave this place five stars. Our server Allan was very professional, "polite and fun" according to my kids. We received great food and service there. I will highly recommend this restaurant for couples or families. The place is very popular, make sure you have reservations during busy hours.
I've been to Mon Ami Louis a couple of times over the years and the experiences have always been positive. The predominantly French food has been decent, the service good, etc. If you get a good seat, there are beautiful views of the Red River below and the Human Rights Museum a short distance away. Parking is sometimes frustrating, but there is generally lots of space on the St. Boniface side of Provencher.
Stopped in to try something different for Sunday lunch. One of (if not the) first customers in for the day. Beautiful view of the river as expected. The service was top notch. We had the salmon August special with salad - excellent, tasty and well put together. We also had the Esplanade burger with duck fat fries - I will admit a bit of wariness with the fries, but they were really tasty! Burger was well put together.
I'll be taking my summer out-of-town guests here.
Were were lucky to have come by after summer opening. This unique, seasonal, venue hangs out over the river with spectacular views all around. The French cuisine was exquisite and the wine list very tasty. It was a great way to celebrate the end of of troponin Winnipeg.
My wife and I loved this place. Everything was perfect. Delicious beet and pear salad, crepes were fantastic. Paul, our waiter was very attentive and helpful. The location speaks for itself. We didn’t have reservations early on Saturday evening but the hostess managed to get us a table anyway. So glad she did.
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On Tues, August the 7th, I booked a table for 3 , at 6:30 pm, via the online booking option from their website. Special request was made to be seated next to the window,as we were bringing a friend from Vancouver with us, as part of our celebrating becoming Canadian Citizens the next day. It was a special evening for us all. When we arrived, we got the table I requested. Thank you for that. I understand that due to the uniqueness and layout of the restaurant, larger groups sometimes takes precedence to smaller groups, when it comes to allocating window seating. I respect that.
Our evening turned out to be a most memorable experience. Thank you guys. The food was excellent, and everybody at the table were very impressed with the restaurant, the staff, the food, and especially our server. She was simply outstanding.
I had the Spinach Salad , it was equisite. Shaved fennel, pears, feta cheese, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, lemon basil vinaigrette, this dish was simply superb.
As a main course I had Braised Beef Brisket, tender brisket in sauce with potato gratin and topped with crispy onions, carrots, mushrooms, and beets. This too was excellent.
One of the highlights though, our server (sadly, I cant recall her name.) Again, her service was impeccable. Polite, friendly, confident and knowledgeable on what the restaurant offers. It takes a special skill for a server not to be around when you dont need her, but to be there when you do. It's a skill very few servers have, and that is to be aware of your surroundings, to be aware of what is happening at your guests table, and to anticipate when a need might arise. She was superb, please thank her for me.
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