We stopped in for the first time at the Silver Heights last night. What a great experience! Friendly staff and the food was excellent. The prawn appetizer was the best I've had since I was in France 15 years ago. The house red wine was lovely as well. Our compliments to the chef - two very happy customers. We'll be back.
I’m back with another St. James restaurant. This time it’s Silver Heights Restaurant. Silver Heights Restaurant & Lounge is a family steakhouse located on Portage Avenue. A couple of things about this place caught my eye as I was traveling in St. James over the last little while. The first is that the restaurant has a large black awning that really stands out against the building. The second is they advertise themselves as having the best BBQ ribs in town,
I was in Winnipeg last week on business. A good friend of mine lives within walking distance of the Silver Heights restaurant so we decided to meet there for dinner and drinks. The sign outside read, "famous for ribs". I decided to order a full slab of baby backs. They were just ok. They were tender but lacked seasoning and the sauce was really sweet. For sides, I chose a Caesar salad and fries. Again, they were just ok. I must say that the service was really good. We were drinking pitchers of beer and never once were we left dry. We sat on the bar side. It could do with a good cleaning. A renovation might even be in order. However, I have a feeling that the regulars might revolt if that were to happen. The Silver Heights is the typical Winnipeg bar where neighbourhood people gather to watch curling and drink OV.
It's Le Burger Week in the city so I had to head on down to Silver Heights to try their "Soup'r Baked" burger. Ground chuck patty, bacon, mayo, sour cream, chives, loaded baked potato soup and cheese on a pretzel bun. Overall great burger! Love the idea they had to incorporate their famous soup into a burger. Only downside was I would have liked the bun toasted, and wish the bun had some salt. Took the burger to go and it held up really well!
Always amazing food when I go to the Heights! From the 2 for 1 steak sandwiches on thursday night's!! To ordering skipthedishes.. Never been disappointed.
Just tried the Mmm-Heighty Memphis Burger....... WOW! What an amazing burger!!! Their ribs are amazing by themselves but add all of it onto a burger.... just wow.... If your unsure of what to order!! ORDER THIS!!!
"The Heights world's famous mouthwatering baby back ribs, deboned, then seasoned with our Memphis cajun dry rub. Served with our Smoked Beamen barbecue sauce, zingy coleslaw and crisp dusted red onions, piled high on a butter brioche bun."
The fries were obviously Costco brand, fried (not necessarily a bad thing), and the burgers were a passible variety. We ordered via Skip-The-Dishes for pickup....
There were many other items on the menu I wish to try (and perhaps update my review later), but the burgers were unremarkable.
The decor and signage is retro and I will certainly at least give them a second try as nothing was bad... just likely not the best items on the menu.
The Los Bad Hombres made a striking presentation topped with shredded mozza and cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo and colourful tortilla crisps. Grilled jalapenos and chipotle mayo filled out the flavours. The burger was done to perfection, and the flavours complimented each other perfectly - just enough heat to not overwhelm everything. I loved the texture of the Tortilla crisps on this burger.
Very good.. mushroom neptune was delish, my bf ordered the prime rib which was very flavourful and huuge portion! I ordered the chicken oscar which was okai.. the chicken was quite small but the scallops and shrimp on top was a good size. The sides weren't anything special.. a veggie mix and mashed potatoes. Overall the experience was good. Food was fast and hot, service was great.
Had lunch here yesterday. I had the beef dip (mini, can't imagine how large the full order would have been) hubby had the ribs with the potato soup. Soup was AMAZING.Service was prompt and very friendly, food was amazing.
Would come back again and again
The Swizzle Styx had lunch here yesterday and everyone was impressed! Only one in the group had been here prior which is surprising seeing as how it's been around for so long! We dined on the liver & onions, crab cake Caesar salad, denver sandwiches, beet borscht, onion rings and french fries and everything was delicious. Our server, Kelly, was outstanding! Super friendly, super efficient, and super helpful (and patient!). There are so many interesting things on the menu a few of us kept changing our minds and it didn't phase her in the least. She kept our waters and wines full at all times and was quick to clean away dirty dishes, etc. I actually love the old saloon atmosphere and the place is super clean. Can't wait to return!
Jan 2017 - we dined here again and it was fabulous again, great food & service.
I love this place, the food is amazing. The. staff are great, always very welcoming from the time you walk in to the time you leave. This is a place you will definitely go back to.
Awesome food, awesome service and the Manhattan was on point! Erica was a great server! If you haven't eaten here? Go eat here. The ribs will are incredible! Steak is always done to perfection (medium rare always ends up medium well 🙄)
and homemade soups n sauces on everything. Highly recommend!
Had a couple of appies, the Memphis ribs and the Dawn Poutine.
Ribs slid nicely off the bone, were tender and had a delicious rub. There was a side of their BBQ sauce, but totally unnecessary. The garlic toast on the side was a little flaccid, but good strong garlic flavour.
The Dawn Poutine had an egg, bacon, cheddar and hollandaise smothered over their thickly cut fries. I was concerned the fries were too big and would just come across as a smothered potato, but they were grilled nicely, and were delicious under all the accoutrements.
Service was a little slow and the portion of the ribs (not the poutine - it was huge) was a little small. Otherwise rock solid.
Food was good. We enjoyed the ribs and mushrooms. The service was very good too, not stellar. We dined on the patio and had fun people watching.
Was absolute perfection I got the Longhorn Steak with rice and vegetables. It was so good I said to my gf that if I had to choose a last meal that would be it. Absolutely amazing. The staff was super friendly and helpful.
Great meal by far. FANTASTIC will definitely highly recommend.
I went to the Heights today for Le Burger Week to try the Achy Brekky Heart and it was SPECTACULAR. The Apple Fritter bun worked so well, adding some amazingly unique flavour. The service is always top notch - I've never had anything but a great time there, and look forward to my next visit. A wonderful family-owned Winnipeg institution!
Great food and service! Clubhouse, quesadilla, chicken fingers, tacos all good! Fries are those extra crispy deep fried goodness. Great service. Bonus, patio is dog friendly!
Silver Heights does it again!! What a fabulous place.
My friend and I had a lovely, relaxed dinner. Our server engaged with us, was attentive without hovering.
The Cesar salad was fresh and crisp with just the right amount of dressing. The huge serving of 3 beef ribs was amazing. Roasted veggies and baked potato rounded out the entre. I had to ask for a box to take home the leftovers. Hubs enjoyed the (cold) leftovers for his lunch.
It is worth the effort to visit Silver Heights!
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