Great food, awesome music and the best service in the city ;)
The Garage has the best poutine in the city! You need to give it a try if you haven’t!!
One of our favorite spots! Food is always good. Great place.
Yummy burgers and love that choice of side includes a salad option! Their poutine is one of the best in the city and takes me back to being in Hull QC!
Delicious! We’ve been meaning to try this for awhile. We had a tight timeline to eat but the service was fast and friendly. The chicken tenders really were tender. And being from Calgary honey dill is new to me but it’s so yummy. The Caesar had a ton of toppings and was delicious. My
Husband enjoyed his steak sandwich and poutine, just wished there were a few more caramelized
onions on top of the sandwich. We’ll definitely be back though as the food was great and this place has a cool vibe and lots of entertainment options.
Best open mic I’ve been to in Winnipeg. Best poutine I’ve had in Winnipeg. Best chicken fingers in Winnipeg. Also their bar tender Dave is probably the best server/bartender/singer I’ve ever encountered. Can’t wait to go back.
Last week my work took me out of the office and as a result I had a chance to eat at a couple of St. Boniface eateries over the lunch hours. The first of these was Le Garage Cafe. I’ve been past this place many times before. I also have a vague recollection of going there to live music a few years ago. Until last week I had never tried the food.
I went here after hearing friends having good service and enjoying their food. Which I have visited a few times since and cannot agree more. I have only been here for lunch though, but I have to say this place is great. For the place being busy, their service has always been prompt. Prices seemed more than fair comparing to other french cuisine restaurants, and the portion sizes were more than adequate. My favourite is the Mussel and fries. I have tried two of the three flavours offered and they both were fantastic. I cannot wait to go back and try the third.
Stopped here through a recommendation for the mussels and fries and broke down cause I just felt like a burger. Whoa. Awesome. Burger and poutine were fabulous. Real cheese curds and gravy were great. My friend had the Cajun shrimp sandwich which was good but the shrimp were so big it was hard to eat... I'll let you decide if you consider that a problem or a compliment!! I had trouble deciding what to get (just wanted a burger today) and will definitely be back based on what I saw on the menu... maybe the apple-Brie sandwich next, OR.... mussels and poutine. Can't wait. Maybe I'll go tonight before going to Festivale du Voyageur... mussels, poutine, French onion soup and tortiere and I'm ready to jig. Good service and a stage for live music. I will be back for more. Great job Le Garage!
Had the white wine mussels and poutine fries. White wine sauce very tasty. The poutine was also very good. With good fries and a nice smooth gravy, giant cheese curds. Very well done. Service was very good as well. Look forward to going back.
I was here last night with a friend for dinner. We arrived around 6 and the place only had 3 or 4 other occupied tables. We ordered the mussels in spicy marinara sauce and the ahi tuna with no rice, extra roasted veg. The broth on the mussels was more thick like a stew, but extremely tasty. The mussels themselves were okay, but rather small and not too meaty. The veg with the tuna was my favourite, cooked perfectly with a smoky flavour. The ahi tuna was a major disappointment however, as it was overcooked, and tasted like they had been previously frozen. I probably would go back as service was friendly and I overall like the menu and would try more. I know they are known for their poutine so I would probably go for that next time, on a cheat day (for my diet).
Excellent food and service! Good portions and good price! I was very impressed. The atmosphere was great!! Very cool place! The food did not take long and was good quality.
I love this spot! It is a great place to check out local talent and grab some food and drinks. Their chicken fingers are delicious and so is the sauce that comes with them.
Update - April 2016
I had only been here before as an evening spot for drinks and a quick bite. Last night I visited le garage for dinner. I had the curry dish and my date had the jambalaya. My dish was delicious!!! Huge portion and great flavour. My date said his dish was very good too and he complimented on how the mussels were cooked to perfection. Le Garage is definitely one of my favourite spots in the city!
Fun place to meet friends. Had a few drinks and watched some random band play. Food was ok for bar fare. Will be back. Maybe for lunch or dinner. They seem steady.
Fun place to go with friends for a drink or a bite to eat! Servers are always friendly. Portions are good. Went twice though but they were out of the tarte au sucre that I wanted... Cool atmosphere.
Great food and atmosphere, doesn't matter when you go. Dashed through at lunch and sat down for dinner. Staff are wonderful. Food amazing. Just go!
Passepartout-Too-Too
+4.5
He ran down an enticing list of daily specials, brought our drinks, and took our order: the pasta of the day, and a pulled pork mac-&-cheese.
I can't exaggerate this: these were both truly delicious dishes. The pasta was ...
I was very pleased with this spur of the moment decision. It's a nice atmosphere. The chicken fingers were beautifully seasoned and nicely cooked. Homemade fries. I also had a tuna steak salad. Which also was cooked very well, not dry at all. Caesar was lacking though.
Not bad! This place is a bit noisy but it's to be expected since there's live music and televisions around the place. Not a quiet date night place, that's for sure.
I ended up getting the lobster and shrimp roll and a poutine on the side. Both very delicious. The sandwich is only featured on the lunch menu, but I asked if I could order it for dinner and they were accommodating to my request. There are generous pieces of shrimp and lobster with each bite, and it's not too overloaded with mayonnaise either.
Love the poutine. Fries are perfectly skinny, decently seasoned, and the gravy + curds are packed full of flavour.
Yummy. I have never been disappointed by the service or the delicious food. I've taken friends and family here, that have never been, they loved it. I recommended it to 2 chiropractors. They both lived it as well and were not disappointed. Always yummy!
SwizzleStyx. Le Garage has been a favourite for years, it's always a pleasant dining experience. We had lunch there on Friday and it was excellent. We dined on tourtiere, the chicken apple brie sandwich, and poutine and everything was delicious. The atmosphere is always upbeat and lively. If you don't like a noisy restaurant you might not enjoy this place, but I enjoy the loud, fun feel of the place. I've always found the service to be great and I never leave hungry or disappointed. We will be back!
October 2016 - We dined here again yesterday and everything was fantastic...we had tourtiere, chicken tenders, poutine, pulled pork mac & cheese, and mushroom & bacon soup. Service and food were both outstanding.
Absolutely fantastic French onion soup
Perfect dining experience. My boyfriend and I went here for dinner tonight and it was spectacular! We started off with the chevre pastry for an appetizer with a balsamic reduction that was amazing. For our entrées, I had the honey dijon pork medallions with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables and he had the pulled pork mac and cheese with a house salad. Everything was phenomenal. The honey dijon on the pork was beautiful and the mac and cheese was to die for. We finished with creme brule which was quite tasty. Service was attentive without being overwhelming. Very laid back atmosphere. Dinner with a bottle of wine and two drinks cost just under a hundred dollars pre tip. Very reasonably priced for portion sizes as well as quality. We will definitely be back!
Went there for the France vs. Nigeria soccer game today. Such a great atmosphere. Even though the restaurant was packed the server, bartender, and what im assuming was the owner were all very attentive and polite. The food was incredible. I had the chicken, apple, and brie on a toasted pita with their home cooked fries. Absolutely phenomenal! I will definitely be back :)
Dynamite!. I went there today for lunch and had a wonderful experience. The mussels with white wine sauce were delicious and perfectly cooked. I upsized my fries to a poutine which is in my opinion the best in the city for $3. My girlfriend had th Chicken Tenders with a poutine and they were great as well! The decor in the place is top notch too with giant paintings of music legends on the wall overlooking the place. My next visit can't come soon enough!
April 2014 visit. A first visit to this restaurant and it won't be my last.
Great atmosphere and friendly people. Good food and live bands on most evenings.
You will want to return there for good times.
Stopped in for lunch and what a surprise! Great atmosphere, server was attentive and friendly. I ordered the burrito and pulled pork BBQ platters both were delicious. The burrito was perfect balance of spicy flavorful beef and fresh lettuce and sour cream. The pulled pork melted in my mouth with a rich BBQ spread. A must return as I hear the poutine is highly rated....
En français comme les frites. J'ai été très déçu qu'une place se faisant appeler le garage café aurait un menu écrit en anglais seulement. Et sur ledit menu jambes ou les escargots ne grenouille et une seule bouteille de vin français. Une bouteille de vin français à un soi-disant restaurant français! Je me rends compte Winnipegs temps passé préféré se cache ses racines françaises, mais ils pourraient au moins avoir un peu de respect pour leur troisième langue la plus populaire et pas ouvertement moquer! Honnêtement, le serveur il n'a même pas eu une moustache! Donc, ceux qui cherchent à avoir des fish and chips tout en chantant God Bless America et profiter de la Cinncinntuky Reds Jersey fièrement allez vers le bas pour THE GARAGE CAFE où la culture française a fait face à un destin semblable à Louis Riel!
Poutine Supreme in a Dark Den. Le Garage, in personality filled St. B, is a somewhat darkened little corner eatery that has the best Poutine in the city. Yes...the best. Mucho better than the fake, hollow places that claim to be "the best", this is the real deal. The shredded pork poutine is loaded with so much flavour, gravy and plump cheese curds it will give you the true experience of what Poutine is all about. While leaning towards the pricier side, the menu has quite a selection of delectable eats that are sure to satisfy, including lovely soups and open faced eats. Jazziness, Comedy and Open Mic's occur occasionally on the tacked on stage in the back (front?). Service is good....music themed art is groovy...food is tasty yum yum...and it is in St.B. What more could you want?
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Great atmosphere - music & food. Pretty good place for nightly live local music of all types. I've been here a couple of times and thought it was a fun little place to have a drink, some food and enjoy some music.
The menu is French-Canadian, not a surprise since it's located in St. Boniface. I've only had the self-proclaimed "Best Ever" poutine - I haven't lusted after this poutine since my first encounter so I can't say this is the best thing ever but it's decent. Poutines are simple but so many places get it wrong. The fries here are nice and crisp, the gravy was okay but I'll give them credit for using cheese curds instead of mozzarella (which is so wrong).
Lunch menu is awesome though as it runs from 11 am to 5 pm with a diverse offering of items like tourtiere, moule et frites, chicken fingers, sandwiches, burgers and soups & salads. Most of the meals average $11 which is very good for what you get. I love their chicken and apple brie sandwich ($11.50) - warm flatbread with melted brie, fresh granny smith apple and sliced chicken breast. It also came with a choice of fries, house salad or caesar. The sandwich was warm and delightful as the crispness of the apple pairs well with the brie and chicken. The salad was also quite good though I didn't love the dijon mustard vinaigrette on my house salad.
Food and table service is fast and efficient. Staff were nice and friendly. This place has a good lunch crowd so maybe arrive a little before noon.
Oh and they have a private lot next to the restaurant but it's not a paved lot so there are some big dips in that gravel lot.
Loved it!. Went for dinner with a friend, mid-week. Loved the atmosphere. Excellent service. Discrete but interesting menu. Food was great! Pace of service was great. I say, check it out.
The best poutine in Winnipeg!. Their poutine was amazing! The gravy was full of flavor and I was amazed at how tasty cheese curds were. It is definitely the best poutine in the city! I had their fried goat cheese with red onion compote, it was also good.
The only con about this restaurant is the atmosphere, it was a bit dark inside and kinda gloomy.
Poutine!. Hands down the best poutine in the city!
A true taste of the french quarter. I' ve been a couple of times. The food is excellent, the ambience is excellent, and the 'adult beverage' selection is significant for the venue's tiny footprint. Half the waitresses are attentive and polite to a fault. The others are so inattentive and disinterested they should be fired. I plan to go back but the poor service experiences could dissuade me.
Never had a bad meal here. Great daily specials, fantastic value for the money! My favorite poutine in the city!
Great food, great atmostphere. Food is really really good. Live music on weekends. Vegetarian options.
Nachos were great, complimented the fantastic entertainment. They serve HALF PINTS - you can't go wrong.
After a long day's work. This is the perfect place to go after a long day's work. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the food is comforting and decadent. The Jambalaya was a hearty portion of goodness! The Aloo Bronte was creamy and flavourful and hearty, though a perfect portion for me. The church pews made it feel homey. The waitresses were attentive, but not forceful, or overwhelming. The menu is short, and it's plain to see that they focus on making high quality dishes.
Great place to goto on a Friday night :-). I've been to Le Garage many of times and never disapointed. They have a great wine list and if you go Friday evening they always have great LIVE music. I'd recommend the mini burgers, poutine, dip/pita platter, and penna pasta dinner. They are very accomadating to bigger parties, a friend of mine had her bday party and we were able to bring in our own cake. They made sure plenty of forks knives plates were available. 2 thumbs up!!
Overall I would call this a light dining establishment; it is not the overblown white tablecloth fine dining experience.
Great café in St.Boniface.
Delicious sandwiches, salads and burgers. Must try the smoked peach chicken burger.. it's amazing! The fries are also delicious.
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Returned for a quick bite.
Ended up ordering a number of different items.
The lobster prawn ravioli arrived under cooked, so I did not try it. They took it back without issue and replaced the item with the one my friend asked for.
The crab dip was great with a mix of chips and warm naan bread.
My French onion soup didn't seem to have very much cheese inside.
The black bean burger was good.
Service was friendly but again a bit absent.
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Went for singer/songwriter Wednesday.
This is a place where something is usually going on.
We ordered 2 items but one was sold out and my friend had an allergy to a lot on the menu so I wasn't able to fully explore here.
There space is a bit grungy with hard wooden seats.
The food I did have was very good and flavorful. It was the pickerel which we added fries to.
Service was friendly when we got it. Beginning of service was fine, but it petered off. We were mostly left alone so water refills rarely occurred. We had to ask or wait 20+minutes.
I'd still go back to try the rest of the menu.
Overall, a good experience. Food was well flavoured but many dishes in our party of 13 were on the cold side. Attentive service. FANTASTIC house made desserts.
Due to open concept, venue can get very loud.
The smoked peach burger is amazing, and the poutine sizes are big enough to share!
This is one of the best casual pubs in the city. Come as you are and dance like no one is watching. The good could be better, my fries were quiet burnt. And, the staff very nice and friendly.
The food here is always delicious. My friend and I came to have a bite during festival but had good service regardless. Nice atmosphere. Le poutine is amazing!
Had some great appetizers and local beers. Our server was incredible, great service and fun. Was a great experience in such a wonderful part of Winnipeg.
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