Promenade Bistro Reviews

Excellent food & atmosphere at a very reasonable price

This place was AMAZING! Food was unequaled, staff was very knowledgeable, and the wine pairings were the best part. Would love go return!
We dressed up and we were happy we did. Others were wearing formal and business casual clothing.

Nice atmosphere, good food, good service. Nice for a brunch/lunch. Haven't been for dinner.

We came here after waiting for far too long to be sat at Chaise down the street. We were sat here right away and were promptly brought water and out drinks. And even after the Red River "on ice" I requested didn't turn out, our server More

Great food and service! Definitely try the Bison burger.

Food was great, restaurant is beautiful, staff were friendly. Service was a bit slow and the payment machine defaults to only a 20% tip option unless you choose 'other' and type in your own value. I am not a fan of such games. Otherwise a great time.

Whether dining as a couple or a group it's a great restaurant to check out. Their summer patio has a great view of the downtown skyline and is located a short walk over the bridge to The Forks

Came here for the first time today and I was pleasantly surprised. The service was amazing and the food was great and looked beautiful. If you want a good quality local breakfast, this is the spot. I will be back for sure.

Nice spot for a pre game meal. Shaw Park is just over there !

Fries were crisp how i like them (i only had fries) thank you!!

I unfortunately had a bad first experience here. We walked in and were asked if we had reservations at 9am on a Thursday. Not sure why we were asked that because the restaurant was fairly empty. We ordered the classic breakfast and the smoked meat hash and the potatoes were burnt and cut into irregular shapes as if there was no care or love put into even a simple hash brown. They also tasted like they had been over cooked multiple times, just very bad. The smoked meat was pretty much non existent on the plate. We mentioned something to the waitress and nothing was done to remedy the situation. The only plus was that they had gluten free bread. Not sure if this restaurant is losing money and trying to save money or what, but it came across like no one seemed to care. We were also walking out and saw another plate being sent back for cooking someone s eggs incorrectly. Maybe it was just the chefs working at the time, but also the waitress came off as judgemental and very unhelpful.

A nice night out but nothing too special. The room is lovely with a great view of the river, and lends itself to intimate conversation. And the portions are generous - you will not leave hungry. The tortiere and turtle cheesecake were tasty but dry. The wine was good. The server was friendly and checked in with us just often enough, but didn t know much about the wine.

The staff are friendly and the restaurant is aesthetically pleasing. The dinner quality and portions with the wine pairings are wonderful. The desserts are also nice but i recommend sharing one dessert since the portions are large and the dinner is filling.

The trout is very good and it is light. The pork is good but not super good. I strongly recommend the lamb.

This would be five but the last time we went the food left us wanting more for our money. Not sure if ownership changed or what because it uses to be amazing. Some speciality dishes make it a place to try. Beautiful views of the river and forks making it romantic.

Great place, excellent food, excellent service, good prices, pet friendly patio.

Def one of my go-tos when visiting Winnipeg. Delicious food, great service. Lovely dining experience. Brunch and dinner both fab!

Stopped in with my husband for a coffee and dessert. WOW! What a fabulous quaint restaurant. The dessert was absolutely amazing! We will definitely be back!

Super spot. Great food and view. Really nice staff.

Good option if you want to go out and try something new (assuming French cuisine isn't your staple). Photographd after the french beer: Filet de Porc (1/2 portion, with Brandy and Maple glaze); Cheescake (with Nutella and Almonds!)

Delicious food, excellent service. I had the bison tourtiere, and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend!

Came here for breakfast with my mom and godfather who lives out of town. The food amd service was wonderful! And the view you get is great too. Excellent place to come and people watch.

Excellent food and ample portions. The service is also very efficient and upbeat. Pricing, however, is above that of your local cafe... probably, because of - see above.

Very friendly and accommodating staff (even with a finicky 10 year old, they went out of their way to make it special for him). The cuisine was delicious - I especially enjoyed their bison tortierre!

Ordered soft easy over eggs along with there sausage and toast. When it finally arrived. The hashbrowns were burnt black. The eggs broken and rock hard. Told waitress about it, no offer to replace. Would mention to cook that was it. Worst breakfast ever. Will never go back.

Great place to go for French and English speakers alike

Had a disappointing experience at this establishment. The staff was rude from the moment we walked through the door. We arrived on a Wednesday evening around 7pm and stood at the front door waiting to be sat for nearly 10 min. I could see the 2 waitresses behind the counter bickering about who would seat us. When we finally did get a table we sat for another 15 minutes without receiving water or beverages. Needless to say we were unimpressed at the slow service as the restaurant was not full, or busy. We ended up walking out because our business was clearly not appreciated. Not the way we envisioned our date night....

Comes in on a very strong 4 stars. We eat here often, albeit breakfast most of the time. Great view of the city from this location, the staff are very friendly. Prices are reasonable and menu selection is decent. They seem to do the dished they offer, really really well. I had the Boeuf Bourguignon today. Very tasty and the buttery mashed potatoes really went down well.

Had the bistro breakfast, the cook had piled orange wedge and toast on eggs. Coating both with yoke. Country sausage was dried out and tasteless. 1/3 hashbrowns burnt black and remainder appeared to be reheated and not fresh. Told server who said sorry, and walked away. Coffee was good. Very dissappointed with the rest.

Very good lunch salads. Very good menu. Service is above par. Prices are very reasonable. Definitely recommended.

Lovely atmosphere & tasty food! A great place to catch up with a good friend or go for a date!

We kicked off our SBGH 50th Nurses Alumni event with a brunch at Promenade Cafe. The room easily accommodated 30 of us, the staff was efficient & friendly, the brunch menu delicious and satisfying. If was a great start to a memorable occasion. The cafe is conveniently located and shows off our city skyline.

The food is great and the knowledge of wine is even greater. One of the province's best places to eat!

I was walking and just wanted a cup of coffee. This spot is delightful. I'm taking my spouse back to have dessert.

Great atmosphere. Good menu. Fantastic food. Not a lot of vegetarian options for lunch, but a reasonable selection during breakfast. Very small parking lot, free street parking available nearby.

Beef was a bit tough on some pieces but overall the meal was good and salad was tasty.

Both meals that we ordered at brunch were pretty bland (salmon and creme cheese crepes, and Montreal smoked meat hash). Service was good though.

They went out of their way to make me a meal not generally offered... fine place!!

Great restaurant good service and deli CV is food at good price

Nice place for casual Sunday brunch, but if you have decent cooking skills you can make just as good yourself. It's worth the extra cost to head to Chaise Cafe up the block if you want something fancy.

Lunches are a good deal with lots of options. It's a good choice if you're spending a day at the forks as the walk over the bridge is quite nice - when it's not winter.

The gnocchi is especially good. Bf recommends the croque madame

Great food; atmosphere, reasonable prices. I am most definitely going back

Food was Great! Atmosphere was perfect! Unfortunately the service was very poor. We were seated for about 20 minutes before one of us got tired and then asked for our orders to be taken. After that point, food came out relatively quick. Lastly, the bill came and because it had to be split, it ended up being wrong and also required fixing.

The food, service and atmosphere were great here. I would go back for breakfast or to try lunch or dinner.

Had the muscles and they were spot on made with a cream sauce with bacon thrown in for good measure. For the main the Croq Vin was delicious and the potatoes were very creamy. Server was very pleasant and price was reasonable...oh yeah the coffee was top notch as well....a little taste of France while in Winnipeg.

Burger week 2020 review:

First off, this review is mostly just for the burger as we ordered a pickup order.

This restaurant, unlike many others taking part in Burger Week, allowed me to call ahead and place an order for a specific time. This was greatly appreciated, allowing me to pull up, go in, pay and grab the burgers without a massive wait.

The burger itself was excellent. The soft and crunchy cheeses were really tasty, as was the onions and arugula. To me, the burger didn't nail the French onion soup flavour, but I'm not sure that is possible with a burger. Very not messy, which I like. Highly recommend.

Lovely location. Delicious fish and chicken. Friendly staff.

It is a enjoyable dinning experience. The food are great and the price is fairly enough. You better make a reservation as if it is quite hot spot .

Promenade is always a great place to eat. Whether it is a night out with friends or a special occasion, the food and atmosphere work well for anything. They have friendly staff, amazing food and quite the wine selection

Love the service and the desserts are made in house

What a wonderful restaurant. Adventurous menu where everything is good. A wonderful and confident staff.
Recommended

I haven't been here enough to say I love it but I will definitely be returning. Service was exceptionally friendly. They serve breakfast until 1130 mon-fri. Saturday is ends at noon. We went for lunch. The gnocchi was delicious, the texture pillowy soft. The quesadilla was good. Not a very heavy one.
The one thing that knocked it was the long wait for food. If you don't mind that and have time to wait, come here. The desserts were also outstanding.

Come for the relaxed atmosphere, great view of downtown Winnipeg and delicious French Onion Soup. Very friendly staff.

Very good service. Just breakfast this time. Very well presented,eggs done perfectly and I loved the little jar of raspberry jam

I come here a few times a month for the last 3 years for their egg Benedict. The smoked salmon is really good and great hollandaise sauce. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because, in the last year, the quality seems to be inconsistent on their smoked salmon. We've asked the staff and the reason seems to be a combination of different chefs or the way the smoked salmon was prepared that week.

Good for small meetings or group. Speak both french and english

Friendly staff, good service and good good meal. Would recommend.

Came for a late lunch and VERY happy we did. Delicious!

Excellent food, well rounded wine selection, beautiful view, and service often available in French and English.

Horrible experience !!! we came in to order coffee ( it s littearlly in the name ), first of all the coffee was overpriced , but most importantly after we paid , the waitress mumbled under her breath next time you should go to Starbucks as she slammed the receipt on the table. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE

Pork tenderloin. Tasty and properly prepared vegetables.
Price realistic. Friendly server who didn't need to tell you her life's story.
Noticed they served customers who showed up close to closing time without comment

Nice ambiance, delicious dinner, and scrumptious, original desserts.

While it s not one of my favourite restaurants, it is a great place. They have a nice wine and beer menu and serve some nice cuisine. Service has always been pleasant. It s not a top of mind restaurant for me, but I always enjoy my meal.

Go here often and always great experience. The food is very good and a reasonably priced menu. Find the servers friendly and helpful. Location near the Forks is always nice plus a great view.

I had a wonderful meal here, everything was very tasty. Wait for food was a little long but they managed to keep the wine filled up so it was alright! Thanks for the lovely evening.

Great local venue with scratch made meals, wine pairings, and gluten -free options.

Absolutely love eating here. I ve been many times for breakfast, lunch and dinner and never left disappointed. Best club sandwich in St-B. B uf bourguignon to die for. Seafood gnocchi is divine. Serving staff super friendly. Always a wonderful experience.

We came to celebrate a birthday of one of our friends, we all enjoyed the food and service and the atmosphere. Will come again for sure

Incredible quality, preparation and service. The menu is top notch, ingredients are always natural and mostly local - and they have interesting beer and wines you won t find anywhere else

I want to give this more however there were a few major things that take stars away.
1. Friend had a hair in her food. Waitress took it away, only replaced the toast and gave it back. The toast was burnt and soggy like it was the SAME toast, retoasted and hair removed from plate. Yuck!
2. No discount given for hair? I had to ask why there wasn't at least 10-15% taken off. The waitress said "I can probably do a discount if you want one" why should we have to ask? It was a hair! She took off $1.50?!?!?!? Not even the cost of the coffee.
3. Mimosas $7. Yikes!

Food was good, lots of flies and bugs crawling around the ceiling and window.

Hostess at beginning wasn't very bright. Ask for creme twice and she brought milk.

I had the Mediterranean Baked Eggs!! O. M. G! Flavor explosion!! Super delicious and great, friendly service!

Great food and atmosphere.The gnocchi was immaculate and so was everything else. Loved the desserts they offered too (Dinner)
Breakfast - Not so great, it was actually disappointing. We had high expectations after our experience with dinner but breakfast did not meet them.

Great place for breakfast or lunch but disappointing for dinner.

Super romantic, very beautiful. So fun to be in the French Quarter as well as have French food. A+ service, delicious cuisine. Would recommend.

Nice place . Had good service and a good variety on the menu. The parking lot is on the smaller side but there is parking on the streets. 6 of us went for breakfast and everyone had something different.