Review Red Top Drive Inn Restaurant - Winnipeg

I got today the "Lot o Burger" with some bacon. This poutin as well. He food was excellent. Unfortunately there was a wait, but they seem understaffed. No big deal to me personally. The service was very friendly, kept our drinks full despite how busy it was. The booths aren't super comfy, but it's a very classic vibe inside. The parking lot is a bit crowded, but that's to be expected if the food is as good as it is.

I travelled 10 hours to enjoy a few menu options after seeing this diner on You Gotta Eat Here ! Service was very fast and friendly . Chilli cheese fries were amazing ! Burger and dog were mediocre. Grabbed a Rootbeer milkshake for the ride , and was absolutely delicious ! I’ll be back again one day to try more options !

The food was good but the service was not. A few minutes after our meals were served, the waitress came back- we assumed this was to check on the food or top up waters. She dropped the bills down (pictured with our full meals and nearly empty water) and turned away. We did not request the bills and didn’t want them separate. She never came back to the table so my friend went to the front to pay with another waitress. If you’re going to treat customers like a fast food restaurant that’s fine, just don’t expect a tip at the end which is far from what this service deserved.

great service! good food. fun stop. reminds me of a Waffle House but red and they also serve burgers!

The monster burger was DRY! I honestly think they used frozen Pattie’s from a grocery store. I was starving so ate all my Greek Chicken Burger, which was tasty but sadly the chicken was dry and even burnt in spots. As well I asked for no tomatoes, and they had two massive slices. The poutine was dry and tasteless. We added sriracha. I don’t think we’ll be ordering from here again.

It was a nice lunch stop good service A diner that opened in 1960 the décor shows its age From burgers to gyros they have a nice Greek salad worth a visit

An institution in St Boniface. Lots of parking. Ordering was quick and easy. Fried chicken and fries were up to their normal high standards. (And good sized portions) Staff friendly and professional. The only reason I couldn’t give this 5stars. I waited for my order inside at an empty booth I was directed to by the hostess. The whole time I was there (15-20 minutes) some obviously troubled old man kept stumbling by on his way to and from no where. He interrupted a lady ordering to ask for a glass of water (on his umpteenth trip by the cash). I know kindness and tolerance are important but if I had decided to eat in, I would have been disappointed with this distraction. I probably won’t choose to eat in myself and I’ll order in advance next time if at all possible - or wait in the car.

This place has gone downhill. I was given a glass of water that had old lipstick on it. Food we order was okay but overcooked. The servers were not very attentive. Hardly anyone in the restaurant. Will try it again another time.

This place definitely lived up to its hype! The food was fresh and sooo filling! Our server was friendly and you could tell she really enjoyed her job. We waited a while for the fried chicken but it was worth the wait! And our server let us know that it would take a little longer. Overall I absolutely recommend this classic diner! Just make sure you go there hungry!

Went here yesterday for lunch with a couple of friends. Awesome food and great service! We had the Lot-o burger with fries and gravy and one of the best burgers i've had in awhile. Will be back again for sure when we're in Winnipeg.

Best fried chicken restauant I have ever been to! Friendliest staff, awesome chicken , fantastic prices and portions ....really what more is there to ask for , except to live close enough to walk to each day ��

One of the best places to eat and the food pictures in there menu are very nice too

One of the best burgers in town. Easily the best fries.

First time there, it was amazing food and atmosphere!!

Sorry for your loss. Peter was such a gem. Nicest guy..compassionate. They say god takes only the best!!! He will be definitely missed ♡

A landmark restaurant in Winnipeg with fantastic food, fast service and a lot of good people.

Have never been , drive by many times .... Prayers to his family

The place I go to when I come back to the old country

Food was good but i never had coleslaw with my eggs before hmmmm �

SO good. The ultimate comfort food spot! A must try if you're in the city.

The Red Top never disappoints. Seriously, the best burger and coleslaw in the city! Even my kids love going there. Great value for great food!

Used to work close by and ordered take out often (2013/14) and so, was excited to get some great eats when I found myself working near by again. Ordered a Triple Decker sandwich platter and was really disappointed. For the $16 dollar price tag you'd expect a nicely toasted sandwich with the usual toppings. What I got was a untoasted soggy mess with a whole lot of wet shredded Lettuce, a processed cheese slice and a bit of ham and a smidge of bacon and some cold, hard fries. Not sure if there has been an ownership change in restaurant or they were having a rough day. Will give them another try. Maybe test out the chicken everyone is raving about here.

Very friendly staff, clean and yummy food, fast service, and excellent portions. You are treated like family here and the food is amazing. The chili is so yummy! The Greek salad is full of flavour and the fries are perfect! Definitely a must try!

Nothing over the top to write home about here. The food was decent,atmosphere is like sitting in Macdonalds.You kinda feel like your having dinner with strangers because the seating seems close together.<br/>Your basic burger and fry place but nothing wrong with the food. I just wouldn't return here as there are too many other better places.

First time trying Red Top, have to say it didn't have that delicious first bite moment...friendly staff but I wasn't impressed with the food. I wish the onion rings were fresh, Id try it again.

I’ve been hearing good things for years, so I dropped by for dinner tonight, and it’s all true. The fried chicken was really good, and the super-server waitress had even warned me it would be half an hour for the meal. It was near capacity, so, fair enough. It was only 20 minutes, tops. Smart, smart service. Good prices, generous servings. Top-notch eatery.

There’s something about the Red Top<br/>that makes it extra special. What stands out is the service and feeling of community that comes from being a decades’ old neighbourhood institution. Staff care - they’re genuinely invested in ensuring your meal is right and to their long upheld standards. And the thing is, other customers care too. Every time I go, there’s friendly banter, smiles all around and a feeling of belonging that permeates the place. It’s just a happy, welcoming place. Plus there’s a well-maintained touch of nostalgia from the beautiful Thunderbird parked out front to the sign boards over the busy kitchen depicting some of the burgers available. <br/><br/>Menu includes all the standard burger joint options, then some, all done right. They offer some interesting, changing deluxe burger specials that you might need to dislocate your jaw to chow down and platters with heaping portions of salad and fries, Greek favourites like gyros, etc. Sign in the back says they’re known for “the best fries in the city” and I’m apt to agree. Crisp outside, tender inside and hand cut.

The greatest greasy spoon in the city, hands down. You won't convince me otherwise! Have a strawberry milkshake with your brunch if you're feeling indulgent!

the food is good and the prices are decent. I went for a burger and my husband got a gyro. There are better burgers to be found in the city but as a casual diner this place is alright

If you go to Red Top Drive Inn, get the fried chicken!  It is excellent.  The burgers, and other dishes are good with huge portions, but the chicken is awesome.

I eat burgers at 3 places in Winnipeg, Mrs. Mikes, VJ's and Red Top. Red Top is consistently great and a first class burger experience. But Red Top is more than just burgers. Their pressure cooked chicken is amazing, chilli and chips is top drawer, decent salads and other fare. It's has a classic drive in feel and is worth the trip every time.

I've heard a lot about this place, so i thought I would try it. Service was ok. I had a burger and I've had better. It wasn't bad but it went good either. My husband had their fried chicken and wasn't pleased. I don't think I would return.

In all my years living and growing up in St. Vital, I had never actually visited the iconic Red Top. Don't get me wrong, I loved the place regardless... on its highlight corner, with its iconic sign and mug, and constantly kept, retro, red awnings and trim. I just never stopped in..... Maybe it's because I frequented other "Fatboy" joints, further down south... but regardless, it was time to check this place off my list. <br/><br/>I had the Top Burger (which is like your Winnipeg-Greek cheese burger), and my friend had the Lot'o Burger (like your Winnipeg Fatboy). <br/><br/>My burger was like a Sal's nip crossed with a "Greek style" burger, and my friend's was like a subpar Fatboy. The fries reminded me of In-N-Out Burger in the US. <br/><br/>Service was okay... but we had a glass with lipstick on it which made me question the overall cleanliness. But it's a (truly) retro drive-in turned diner. And they definitely have regulars and nostalgia wrapped up!

I don't what has happened.....It used to be great! I went there yesterday and I thought I was in a bad cafeteria in a bus depot. The food has really changed. I ordered a Chicken Gyros platter. The fries were completely white, the lettuce for the salad was out of a Dole iceberg bag, hardly any Feta cheese. The chicken tasted burnt and artificial, hardly any Tzatziki  sauce. It was completely tasteless.  Who puts celery in a Chicken Souvlaki wrap??? Everything was lukewarm except the salad, which was very skimpy.  The salad dressing tasted stale or bought. The coffee was so bitter, my friend and I could not drink it. What happened?  When I spoke to the waitress, there was no mention of a discount or anything. John would have been turning in his grave!

When you want to go to a dirty greasy spoon come visit this place.  That's what you'll get.  Slow service. Customers bussing their own tables... I get it's been open forever and you've got regulars but how about you hire 1 extra server to work the mornings...

Always good food here. Great fries, friendly staff. Have had a variety of items and enjoyed them all. You won't leave hungry at this place.

Best chicken fingers I have had in Winnipeg!! Their fries are great, and so are their burgers! This restaurant has a 50s feel, which makes for a cool dining experience!

Only ever had the Fatboy platter, it's really good, I'd say top 3-4 fatboys in the city. The coleslaw has a nice flavour, it's a vinegar based dressing which is better then the common mayo-based ones found at so many other restaurants. The last time we ate here, my husband's coleslaw was nothing but cabbage while mine had tons of other veggies, his remained untouched while I gobbled mine up. No big deal, we came for the burgers anyways. Great flavour, typical fatboy prices and the fries were great.

Generous. Affordable. Friendly. Love it!<br/><br/>My boyfriend and I have been here for breakfast over 10 times now and we absolutely love it. The Saturday morning staff is excellent and the food is just as you would expect from a diner. My one critism is that their hash browns aren't crispy at all. <br/><br/>

Breakfast was tasty, and especially for the price! We were able to find a booth in a comfortable location immediately upon arriving. The waitress came with waters very quick and asked if we'd like other drinks. My partner wanted coffee, my stepson wanted chocolate milk and I wasn't sure. Their drinks came fast. We asked for another moment to confirm our food orders. <br/><br/>Then we waited and waited and waited. I'm not sure if it was a staffing issue or something (I thought I heard the lady serving us mention to the table behind us something about problem in the kitchen? I think they were out of a few items on the menu, but since we wanted breakfast it didn't affect us). When the waitress finally came back to take our breakfast order (about 10 minutes after she brought the first round of drinks) she never returned with my drink. She was making her rounds to the other tables nearby and I had to remind her that I'd like my drink (I was really thirsty). <br/><br/>The food came out fairly quickly after we placed the order and it was delicious. The eggs over easy and rye toast with bacon were exactly the way I wanted. My stepson had the 3 hot cakes and they were quite good. All in all it was quite a delicious experience and I will go back for breakfast again. Hopefully next time the waitress gets around a little quicker, but all in all, very good.

I have been here many times over the years, it is always consistent. I have never been disappointed. Lot o Burger, chili fries, fried chicken dinner with coleslaw, are all excellent. Too many good things to mention. You better be hungry! <br/>Friendly and efficient staff. I will be back!

Old school dinner feel! Been driving past this spot since I was a kid and finally made my way down here. Gives that vintage feel with new age service! Decently priced in comparison to all the new burger joints opening up.

I got the 3 piece fried chicken and it was great! The chicken is amazing. I got it to go so the salad I got with it was a little soggy. The fries were for sure un seasoned but I coated it with salt and vinegar which made them taste a lot bigger. I will for sure go again and try something different the next time!

Still awesome after all these years.. Three of us had supper here last night. My gf had never been, my buddy goes regularly and I hadn't been in 25 years.<br/>Two piece chicken dinners for those two and they both loved it. I had the Lot O burger platter and it was awesome. All the right fixings, tasty and filling when served with great coleslaw and a mountain of fries. Added chilli to those and that was a good call. Super yummy.<br/>The place was packed but service was great. Friendly and efficient. I have decided we have to go back more often. "You Gotta Eat Here"

Great spot. I had the Greek burger with fries and my buddy had a double cheeseburger with poutine. Booth and tables were a little tight! Overall, excellent meal and good value. Can't believe it took me 30 years to try it!

Good family diner

Recommend!. Fast, friendly and tasty!

Fast friendly diner style service. Great prices and huge portions. This restaurant has become a regular need to get a great breakfast

Few honest remarks about Red Top Drive-Inn. Hadn't been there for about 5 or 6 years. Some observations:<br/><br/>1. Service is about as good or better than I remember it.<br/>2. Restaurant is kept fairly clean for a greasy spoon type facility<br/>3. French Fries were notoriously over-cooked and hard on last visit<br/>4. Salad was a nice size (for combo plate) and well presented<br/>5. Top Burger was well above average, a bit bland but still tasty<br/>6. Coffee was luke-warm and bland.<br/><br/>Prices have risen higher than quality and value. Nearly $14 for a top burger platter, coffee and tip.

One of the Best Fried Chicken in Town. We decided to try out the Red Top Diner based on the reviews from Urbanspoon. I had the Lot-O-Burger while my Wife had the Chicken & Spaghetti Platter. Service was prompt & very friendly. Our server was even kind enough to accommodate our Kid's Combo Breakfast order although it was past the 11am cut-off time.<br/><br/>What made this trip to the diner stand-out though was their Fried Chicken. One of the best we've had in along long time. Just for their Fried Chicken this restaurant is truly worth a visit. We'll be coming back for sure.

That Chicken!!!. A friend and I went for their chicken dinner. He ordered a 3 pc and I ordered a 2 pc. The dinner came with a mountain of fries and enough coleslaw for 2. I ordered gravy on the side. The gravy wasn't the hottest but very tasty. I could only eat 1/3 of the fries and 1/2 of the coleslaw. Fries were okay, but just fries. I think if I went back, I would order 4 pc of chicken and some coleslaw. It was so juicy and loved the crispy skin! Service very friendly and attentive. I thought for the amount of food and 2 soft drinks, $35 was more than reasonable. Can't wait to go back!!!

Been a while. Went last week with an old pal. ordered spaghetti and chicken platter. that chicken was amazing. the spaghetti was tasteless. hardly any flavor. just plain noodles with chili on it which didnt add much to the spegetti. will return though. the service is always amazing and that chicken is to die for!!

VERY....VERY......GOOD!. We pre-ordered and our delicious fried chicken was waiting for us when we walked in. Our dinners came with toast/terrific fries and crisp salad. Our server was great and even brought me another cold water when she saw my water was low. I did not get her name but she has been there 10 years. Restaurant has been recently renovated. We will be back!

Retro Red Top delivers the diner classics. Lots of people rave about the burgers here, but I almost (I had a Gyro once - it was good too) can't bring myself to order anything but the fried chicken. Crispy, salty, not too greasy and possibly the best in town. Comes with a good salad, fries and completely unnecessary toast. The whole vibe of this place is baby-boom era diner. Recently expanded/renovated but you might never know. Portions are very large - about half the people who come in need some kind of take out container for leftovers. Won't change your life, but certainly won't disappoint.

This place is a classic... awesome food& huge portions.. so come with an apetite. Gyros, burgers, fries Greek salad.. all excellent!!! Should be on the. Must do list for tourists!!!

My grandma and I just stumbled upon this place looking for some lunch. We were both very pleased with our meals. The portion sizes were Huge, the flavours were awesome, and you definitely can't complain about their prices! Also, the diner atmosphere was really nice, and this place was very clean and tidy!

Chilhood homeland. This place is seriously the heart of saint Boniface. love it here, they're like family. I've been eating at red top seriously for about 10years and I've never been dissapointed. take a leap and try it out. they JUST re did the place and its unbelieveablely awesome. totally new look but with the same love. love you red top family xox

The Fried chicken is the bomb...very flavourful and has a great crisp on the skin! Awesome!

Red Top Rocks. The food has been great every time I've been there and even when the place is busy the service is still quick and good. The interior is a throwback but I think it adds charm. I have only ordered Burgers and fries so far but I will try the chicken soon (With a recommendation from You Gotta Eat here I will definitely try it).<br/>Tried the chicken dinner and wow is it good. Great tasting juicy chicken that you have to wait for to cool but soooo goid.<br/>

Undecided. Breakfast was fine but not amazing. Service was ok. The lunch and dinner menu looked better. The food came out super quick which was nice! I would probably not return on breakfast alone because the selection was small and not very impressive. I will return however to try some of the burgers they offer. I liked the decor lots. I will make my final decision about this place after having a burger there.

Wow. Fried chicken is awesome. best priced burgers in the city.

Great service, decent food!. Great friendly staff.. Food is a 7/10 I'd say!

Deserved the TV shoutout completely!. This is the only restaurant fried chicken I've ever had that I've liked (I love fried chicken, but only made by me or my mom), and I love the grilled cheese. It's always packed and the people there are always friendly. Great guilty-pleasure food. You Gotta Eat Here was right.

I love the staff and the food.. We usually go once a week for breakfast and I have never had a bad breakfast. The staff are amazing as they are prompt, efficient and very friendly. For the most part I get the breakfast combo as it comes with the usual 2 eggs, hash browns and toast but I love that it also comes with a little bacon, sausage and ham. So, I get a little of everything. <br/><br/>For me it is one of the best breakfast places in the city, I love it.

After you got to eat here show, I had to try their fried chicken. Brought the family over but the pressure fryer was not working... Nooooo ! Lovely meal regardless, we'll be back!

Amazing chill and awesome homemade food!!!!

Very Friendly. We went for breakfast on a Sunday morning which can mean one of two things long waits good food or no wait and poor food and or service, Not here; we got a table right away after being greeted by a very friendly smiling woman. Coffees were offered immediately and we took a look at the menu . I ordered the feature and my boyfriend was going to order an almost identical meal but she pointed the similarity out and the large savings in price. It was a typical "diner" breakfast exactly what was expected. Eggs were perfect, bacon etc very good not overcooked. Service was consistently pleasant throughout.We are looking forward to returning to try the fried chicken which I understand is excellent.

Big Food Serving. I've been here many times and just loved the place. You'll leave happy with your stomach full with their big servings. Service is good too. The owner's son is very friendly as well.

Great diner experience. I'm not exaggerating when I say their fried chicken is the best. Not greasy and full of flavor. The portions are very generous. I also recommend the strawberry milkshake.

Real food. We have attended twice in the last bit. First for dinner then for B fast. Both times we encountered, excellent, fast, attentive service. The meals were produced unbelievably fast and we could not have hoped for more, really.<br/>The dinner was the chicken, fries, salad and toast and my partner had the burger plate. Next time we would split a half salad instead of the included $2.00 salad with the chicken dinner<br/><br/>Real food real good. Under $20.00 for dinner!<br/><br/>The latest trip was B fast @ just under $12.00 for two specials and coffee.<br/><br/>Quick attentive service. The food was hot and fresh.<br/><br/>Going to try the lunch next with no trepidation. <br/><br/>The place was full even with an outside line up on a minus 25C morning.

Best food in winnipeg. I've tried so far the chicken dinner and the lot o burger. very delicious and generous amount of food, good price too.

Tasty beef and great service!. Yummy cheeseburger, fair prices. Very friendly service. A must try for burger lovers!

You basically get what you pay for. I always drove past this place and never really thought anything of it until I heard from a friend it was going to featured on "You gotta eat here" so I decided to try this place out and see what all the rave was about. I had the cheese burger with poutine for fries and coleslaw because they were out of the much raved fried chicken. The burger was good but what I got for "poutine" was a poor excuse for poutine if that makes sense. I don't thunk I'll be back for a burger but I still want to try the chicken...

Breakfast and fried chicken heaven!. Big fan of their fried chicken.. I think it would stand up well against (and maybe top) Chicken Chef. Their breakfasts are plentiful and delicious greasy spoon classics, just be sure to go early enough to get actual breakfast potatoes (real fried potatoes, NOT deep fried) otherwise you get fries. Burgers there don't stand up to the likes of VJ's or Daly, but I've had worse.

Not worth the wait!. Finally had the opportunity to get to the Red Top with my husband and a good friend. Had watched the episode on "You Gotta Eat Here" and was intrigued to try this place out ourselves. Hubby had the chicken gyro, friend had the beef/lamb gyro and I ordered the double chili cheese burger - all platters. Friend has a tomato allergy and asked for "no tomatoes" and of course, he had to wait as his order was re-done because it was packed with tomatoes. Fries were ok, and the onion rings were ok, too. The gyros lacked the "oomph" of a good tazitki sauce - it was rather bland. My burger was fine but didn't look or taste as "loaded" as I was led to believe. Chili taste was ok but again, nothing exceptional and have had better on burgers elsewhere. It was also dense and hard to swallow. The bun was dry and so were the pickles inside. Coleslaw was a bit bland for a vinegar based one and the greek salads that came with the gyros were super covered in dried oregano - actually burnt our tongues! Watched the server sprinkle them before she brought them to the table. Service was fine and the mix up on the tomatoes was not her fault as the bill clearly had it marked in big red letters. So, a bit disappointed overall.

Love the Chili burger. The Chili burger is superb. When I ordered it the first time, I was amazed, the entire burger is covered with Chili, (yummy). It may not look very pleasant, but the taste is awesome.

Best fried chicken in the city .... Classic 50's style diner with personable service and excellent food. I absolutely love their fried chicken and it is worth the twenty minute wait as it is always made fresh to order. It comes accompanied with a generous portion of homemade fries and delicious coleslaw and toast. Their homemade burgers are also very popular, but for me the chicken is where it's at!!! Give this Winnipeg institution a try ... You won't regret it!!!

My girl loved it and that's all it matters!. I had lot a burger plate w fries and coleslaw added bacon , very tasty and reasonable price 10$ but my 8 year old picky eater just loved the chicken fingers and fries , said it was the best chicken finger and fries supper ever ! Not spicy at all and she loved the breading on it so its a winner , I have to say the service at the counter was exceptional w a big smile , thank you !

You really don't have to eat here. This place is no better then many other local diner burger joints in Winnipeg. When we were there the oil tasted old and needed to be swapped out. Gravy was gloopy and not very tasty.

Place is nothing special but the food is great food

Classic Diner. Tucked in old st.vital, it's one of those diners that's been around for years and a place I'd been meaning to try. Now I can say that I have. Friends and I swung by for a bite to eat, wanting a burger, something they're known for. Going inside was like taking a step back into the 50's. Classic feel. Everything was clean and well-lit.<br/>My Lot-O burger lived up to it's name. A thick beefy patty slathered in onions, lettuce, tomatoes, chili sauce, the bun was soaking up all of the juices and slowly disintegrated as I dove in. Definitely more filling than there is bread for that burger. It was messy and delicious. Fries are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. For the amount of food you get, the prices can't be beat! Will come back for more burgers!

Love it. Huge great burgers.

Don't Really Care If We Ever Go Back. This is the third time we have been here. It was $47 for 2 adults and 2 children for lunch. I ordered a Greek Burger with a salad. I thought it would have been chicken, but it was a leathery piece of hamburger inside. I also had to pay $2 to upgrade to a greek salad, but you still get 1/2 a plate of greasy fries. Not to mention that my tomatoes were mushy in the iceberg salad. My husband ordered chicken which was dry like it was cooked an hour before. My husband asked if there was refills on the pop and he was told that it depends who is working. Well today was not his day for a refill. Really? A gentleman sitting near us asked for water with his meal, he couldn't have any as they can not serve it because it is badly discolored. Later a different waitress came around and gave him a bottle of water. Really disappointed!

The Best Chicken in Winnipeg! Oh so moist & juicy - yet so crispy too!!

Never going back. So me and my boyfriend wanted to try something different so we looked this place up and we went and i got the poutine and fried chicken, didn't take long to get i was so in love with the poutine i had to go back , so we went probably 2 more times before our last time after telling out friends how delicious this place was. so we go it was supper time which is fine so we knew it would take alittle more then usual to get our food my boyfriend order the speggetti and fried chicken. ( was not informed how long it would take) so we waited and waited asked our waitress if our food was coming soon.. AN HOUR before it finally came out.. if they knew it was going to be that long we either would of went somewhere else or order something other then chicken.. because our meals were not that hard to make.. and she didn't even seem to care she barely even wanted to walk by our table after i asked her how long it was going to take. i'll just say we are never ever going back. WORSE SERVICE i think i have ever experinced in my life. ZERO STARS FOR THEM

First time trying a legendary Winnipeg joint, really disappointed.. Came here the other day with some friends, for an early breakfast. I ordered the pancakes because they were insanely cheap and everything else had eggs on the plate (which I can't eat). <br/><br/>Pancakes were inedible. They were so rubbery and thick, that I had to drink half a glass of juice to wash down a small bite. Reminded me of cork coasters that had been heated slightly, and soaked in syrup.<br/><br/>Really just unpleasant, will not come here again.

Not good, at all. We decided to try this place, after being told it was really good. We thought we'd get in the mood by watching the episode of "you gotta eat here" online first. We then proceeded to drive across the city for, what we thought would be an awesome supper. We had a table within 10 minutes, the waitress came to take our order, we started with a couple chocolate milkshakes, which were ok. After a bit of a wait, she was ready to take our order. I wanted fried chicken and chili on spaghetti. I was informed there would be a 50 minute wait. I then decided to have a cheeseburger and fries and chili and so did my girlfriend and would get some chicken to go. Our burgers came 45 minutes later, at least, I lost track because i was so hungry. The chicken came within 5 minutes of our meal. My fries were also old tasting and cold and my salad upgrade for 2$ to a Caesar was a big mistake as it was sub-par. We did eat the chicken later that night, and as far as cold chicken goes it was pretty good. All in all it was a slow, nasty experience and we will not be returning or recommending it.

Good food!. We had burger and fries, and a denver sandwich and onion rings. One coffee and one coke all for $17.81. The food was fresh, service friendly and prices good. There's a reason they've been in business for over 50 years. Got to go there for breakfast sometime.

Pretty good burgers & fries. Just had the lot-o-burger - the Red Top's version of a Fat Boy - and t was pretty good. The patty was well seasoned, and the chili was perfect. Overall, I think the Fat Boy at Dairy Delight is better, but not by much (DD edges it out only because of the bun!) Fries were really good as well.<br/><br/>I didn't care for the coleslaw too much; it's a vinegar-based one and I'm more partial to the cream-based ones. <br/><br/>All in all, a good meal, and very reasonably priced. My wife had the chicken and spaghetti and our bill came to about $20. Certainly better food and value than Five Guys.

Delicious. Lot-o-burger, was a lot of burger. This is the way a burger should be! Fries are great as are te o-rings.<br/>We eat here a lot and will continue to do so.

Excellent fried chicken. Good coleslaw. Lamb/beef gyro and Greek salad so so. Fries and chilli fries average.

Had the chilli burger. It was more bun than burger. Chilli was good but not enough. The best part was the cole slaw.

The service was kinda bad, as soon as we finished any orders or comments she would run off even tho we had more to add. The air conditioning was blasting and made everyone is the place complain, I had a gyro and it was nothing special. Everyone else enjoyed there food so il give it another chance but bad first impression.

Red Top is fantastic value. I had the Lot-O-Burger plate and there was absolutely no way I could finish it, the amount you get is astounding for the price. Have also been here for breakfast and found that to be pretty good as well, good portions and very tasty. The only small issue I can think of is that the tables are tiny, which makes it a little uncomfortable if you have a group of four. Other than that, two thumbs up!

Their chicken is the best.. I've been eating at Red Top for years, since I was a wee one actually. <br/><br/>Their burger is okay, quality varies visit to visit but their pressure fried chicken is the absolute best I've ever had at a restaurant. Juicy, salty and always piping hot it's always worth the 20 minute wait. <br/><br/>Their fries are excellent, both plain or doused in chili, and their spaghetti and chili is definitely a great side to their chicken.

Can't go wrong. Stoped in this weekend with the wife and we both had the cheese burge platter. Once again I ate all of mine and the wife could only eat half. Never disipionted when we go, prices are good for the amount of food you get.

Nothing special here at all. Like many have said before me I think the only reason people go here is the nostalgia about eating in the same place they or even their parents ate at years ago. That said, the food is nothing special, you can get better burgers and fries anywhere and I personally find the place really dated looking and not in a good way, almost shabby, old and broken. Like i said, it's okay but just nothing special at all and there are 50 other places just like it that are probably better. Just my opinion but I wouldn't go back.

Nostalgia good, food bad. This place has been around forever and my parents used to rave about it. When I was little, we would come here all the time.<br/><br/>I tried it out not too long ago as an adult and was so disappointed with it that I just have to give it a bad review. I know I'm hugely in the minority as just about everyone in Winnipeg will go bat for this place, but in all perfect honesty the food just wasn't that good.<br/><br/>It was greasy, it all tasted the same, and I could think of several similar diners that are a heck of a lot better around the city. It's just my personal opinion, but I think a lot of the high ratings and people raving about the food do so because of the nostalgia factor that this place offers.<br/><br/>Just not my thing.

Yum!. Great fried chicken!!

Exactly What I Wanted!. I don't usually crave burgers and fries but, for whatever reason I wanted a really great diner style meal. My boyfriend suggested we try Red Top and I was not disappointed what-so-ever! Our burger platters came out super fast and they were so fresh and the fries were nice and hot. I would suggest that if you decide to go here make sure you go very hungry as the servings are huge! I will definitely go back next time I am craving a burger.

Good fries. The fries are good but I wish the gyros wasn't like lunch meat. . Burgers are good. The atmosphere makes you forget when things aren't great. It is from another era.<br/><br/>The pressure cooked chicken is really delicious, moist inside and crispy skin. Very flavourful and salty!

The Best Diner In Winnipeg!. The Red Top Drive-Inn is simply the best diner I have ever been to for comfort food. The service is fast and friendly, coupled with a fun 60's diner atmosphere!<br/>I have read a few reviews that try to trash the place. However, they have many regular customers and are very busy everyday speaks volumes about the establishment. The Red Top is one of the most popular diners in the Winnipeg area, and is clearly my top choice! In my opinion anyone that doesn't like it simply doesn't have a clue what a great diner is truly all about! <br/><br/>Top Menu Items:<br/>-LOTTO BURGER<br/>-Poutine<br/>-Fried Chicken Mmmmm...

Happy days. I worked at Red Top car wash starting 1965 until its demise 1970.<br/>Gus Scouras, George Dupre, Leo Dedalt, John Scouras, Roland Pilon.<br/>Back in the day I ate so many hamburger steaks at the restaurant I should weigh 300 lbs.<br/>It was a blast at the time very sport oriented we had Teddy Green,The Guess who, Winnipeg Police, Duffy's Taxi, Reimer Bros. and many others as clients.<br/>would love for the Top to bring back the hops and the wolfman.

History:. Red Top ahhhh the memories.Growing up right behind them when they opened was truly awesome.Burgers and Fries,Frost Top RootBeer and on and on.Sadly the youngest of 2 brothers died last year Johnny,but Gus the older bro had retired a few yrs before and is still around but just not at the business.Back in the early 60's Gus,Johnny and a few other partners were always there in a little booth as the place was only about half as big as it is today.Characters abounded everywhere,food was great,still is.They also had the Red Top Car WASH on the other side of the lot as well as those Roller Skating Carhops and almost any night of the week and weekends at least during the summer local Disc Jockeys like Doc Steen of CKRC could be found spinning the tunes in a glass fronted trailer under or near to the Big Red Top Sign with the Frost Top Root Beer mug on top off of St Mary's Rd.Now those were the days I tell you.You all must have seen Happy Days on TV right well they had nothing on this local Icon,Hot Rods abounded and many if not all nights they had line ups of vehicles parading around the lot looking for a parking stall yes it was that busy no lie.Early 60's was the start of it all and Red Top was at the forefront of it all!:)...BOUXY

The interior is definitely a blast from the past, I don't think much has changed since they first opened in 1960. But the nostalgic diner feel gives this place its charm. <br/><br/>I've heard good things about their burgers so that's exactly what I ordered - the "cheez-burger plate" ($7.39) - the burger was topped with mustard, chili sauce, onions, dill pickle and enclosed in a sesame bun. Sides included crispy fries and coleslaw. I was impressed that the patty filled up the entire area of the bun. The chili wasn't very flavourful, it was just there and didn't enhance the burger for me. But at least the chili didn't drench my burger as I could eat the entire thing without it falling apart. The burger patty itself was good but it lacked the depth I expected, meaning it didn't have the distinct crunch and grill top taste on the outer layer and juiciness inside. The burgers are made from fresh lean ground beef and made daily. I will agree that the burger is definitely leaner than other burgers I've tried in the city because I finished my cheeseburger and didn't get that "why did I eat that?" feeling. The fries are crispy but they are not salted (like most places) so you will have to adjust accordingly. The coleslaw is a vinegar based dressing, which I prefer over the creamy ones. This one had a lot of tang which makes for a nice contrast to the heavier items on the plate. My boyfriend really enjoyed his double cheeseburger plate ($7.99) and chocolate milkshake ($4.29). Funny how an extra burger patty is only 60 cents more when you compare his order to mine! Good value! I took a few sips of the chocolate milkshake and thought it was pretty good without being overly thick.<br/><br/>Service was pretty fast and cordial. I'll definitely come back to try their generous gyro plates ($10.25) that comes with fries and Greek salad - it was the by far one of the most popular items ordered at lunch. The pressured fried chicken sounds enticing too!<br/><br/>Hours: M-W 8am-8 pm. Thu/Fri 8-am-9pm. Sat 8am-8pm. Sun 9 am-2pm.

Good old fashioned. Great old fashioned burgers in an atmosphere some of us grew up in. I like the booth style seating the burgers where good old fashioned patties with the extras you like. No soya-veggie style hamburgers just beef with fries. I recommend this place for family friendly dinning.

Nostalgic charm. This is the burger place that I've been craving for such a long time!<br/><br/>Red Top probably hasn't changed in years, and that makes it all the better. It just feels and tastes timeless. There's a certain set of values that some restaurant owners hold to as years pass, and Red Top embodies those values. I can't describe it exactly, but go here and I think you'll see what I mean.<br/><br/>Portions are huge and everything is made right there in-restaurant. The chili was great, the fries were great, and even the coleslaw was really good which I don't get to say very often. The star though, was my burger. It tasted like my mother's homemade patties from my childhood would have if she had a diner-style grill to cook them on. Peppery, crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and loaded with toppings and sitting right there beside a pile of fries and coleslaw. That's how it should be.<br/><br/>It's a rarity nowadays to get a hamburger patty that's not perfectly formed and generic tasting. Red Top delivered exactly that for me with a heap of nostalgic charm. Amidst all the McDonalds', Burger Kings, and A&Ws of the city, Red Top is the bar by which Winnipeg burger joints should be measured.

Blah. I ran out of burger before the bun and the fries were soggy. The oil was clean because the fries & rings were golden and the service was good, but the burgers were not....the bun was falling apart when I was eating. apparently the chicken is really good...

Quality Hamburgers. I enjoy eating at this place. It is a typical diner in terms of service, menu and decor.<br/><br/>The burgers are quite good, but I find the fries hit and miss. Sometimes they are crisp and delicious, other times t hey have been soggy and barely edible. I must say, the good times have outweighed the bad..I just wish they had more consistency with the fries.<br/><br/>This place can be very busy at lunch, but they move people in and out fairly quickly. <br/><br/>Sadly, the original owner died a short time ago. Luckily, this has not affected the quality of the place. They do his memory proud by keeping things like they were before.

5 words. Fried Chicken. Chili Spaghetti. Together!

Red Top Drive Inn on St. Mary’s Avenue has been serving up tasty diner food since 1960. After driving by it numerous times and seeing it featured on TV, we were excited to finally try this place out ourselves. Immediately upon walking into Red Top, you can see that they’ve held on to their nostalgic décor, it’s almost as if you’ve stepped back in time, and the friendly service seems to match this philosophy. They serve exactly what you’d expect from this type of place; a variety of burgers and hot dogs, homemade fries and salads. But they also hav

The Red Top certainly qualifies as a classic diner.  This is a place where the meals are hearty and the service friendly. If you’re heading down St. Mary’s take the time to stop off at the Red Top Drive Inn.  You’ll be glad you visited this family run place.

The burger comes with two huge slices of pickles stacked on top of each other, leaving the remainder of the burger pickleless. While the dressings are nice, it’s the patty that makes or breaks a burger and this patty is very thin, overcooked and over-salted in some areas. Although the Top is a sit-down, menu listed restaurant, there is really nothing special about the burger that would elevate it over any regular burger from a fast-food chain.

...the 6 patty “Monster Burger”? It’s a 24 oz. (total) burger on a crusty loaf with cheese, chili, lettuce, tomato, pickle and the usual condiments for $14.99. None of us had it today. Our waitress explained that they sell them fairly regularly, and most people that order one, finish it. She also went on to tell us a story of an entire class of grade 8 students that came