From The Fairmont Winnipeg Best Nearby American (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Winnipeg, MB Earls (Restaurants - American) 191 Main St, Winnipeg  MB  R3C 1A7 • 204-989-0103 Distance: ~439 m User Rating: 7 / 10         Description: Count on Earls for tasty pastas, Asian stir-fries and succulent ribs. You'll find several Earl's around town, but the location on Main Street is the flagship. It also boasts an oyster bar. Earls is packed with workers during Happy Hour – on Friday nights you might have to stand. Try Earls own brand of beer for tasty liquid refreshment. Muddy Waters Smokehouse (Restaurants - American) 15 Forks Market Rd Forks Pavillion, Winnipeg  MB  R3C 4T7 • 204-947-6653 Distance: ~0.852 km         Description: THE FORKS. Head to this spot to enjoy authentic Southern barbecue and Cajun specialties. Ribs are smoked till they're fall-off-the-bone tender and are served in a spicy tomato-based sauce. For something lighter, try zesty shrimp and grits. This festive restaurant has a dining room with blues music pumped in through the speakers. If it's nice, sit on one of the two patios overlooking the river. Margarita lovers take note: Muddy Waters serves tangy margaritas made from real fruit – not a mix! Carlos & Murphy's (Restaurants - American) 129 Osborne St, Winnipeg  MB  R3L 1Y4 • 204-284-3510 Distance: ~2.075 km User Rating: 7.8 / 10         Description: Part Mexican cantina, part Irish pub, Carlos and Murphy's is reliably popular and always packed, especially on weekends. The patio was Winnipeg's first, and continues to be among its best – if the weather is nice, you'll definitely want to try for a table outside. Inside, the décor is colorful but a bit rustic, comfortable and festive. The dining room is full of families in the early evening hours, but the bar stays lively well into the night as folks sip ice cold beers and frosty margaritas. The food menu runs the gamut of Tex-Mex favorites, from burritos and enchiladas to nachos and some of the absolute tastiest wings in town. Stella's Café and Bakery (Restaurants - American) 3-166 Osborne St, Winnipeg  MB  R3L 1Y8 • 204-453-8562 Distance: ~2.181 km User Rating: 10 / 10         Description: Eat inside or dine al fresco at this café and bakery. Fresh breads and desserts are delicious. Try a homemade lemon square with a hot cup of coffee, or a brownie with a mango smoothie to wash it down. Kelekis (Restaurants - American) 1100 Main St, Winnipeg  MB  R2W 3S2 • 204-582-1786 Distance: ~2.362 km         Description: Since 1931, this has been THE place for burgers in Winnipeg. If you need proof, check out all the signed celebrity photos on the walls. Along with burgers, hot dogs, and fabulous shoestring fries, the menu includes a few sandwiches, surprisingly tasty cole slaw, and fish and chips. Original Pancake House (Restaurants - American) 1049 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg  MB  R3T 1Z6 • 204-452-1040 Distance: ~5.078 km User Rating: 7.5 / 10         Description: Try the Pancake House for a hot and hearty breakfast, served with a smile. Viennese French toast is a favorite, topped with cream cheese and strawberry preserves. Crêpes are also excellent. Traditional eggs, toast and crispy golden hashbrowns are also on the extensive menu. Coffee is served in a "bottomless cup," so go ahead and drink up. Maxime Restaurant (Restaurants - American) 1131 St. Mary's Rd, Winnipeg  MB  R2M 3T9 • 204-257-1521 Distance: ~7.037 km User Rating: 9.75 / 10         Description: An elegant dining room decorated with chandeliers, gilt oriental vases and classical busts sets a tone of elegance for your dining experience. Soft classical music covers the background chatter and makes you feel your table is the only one in the room. The menu offers something for everyone, with choices ranging from hot sandwiches to Chateaubriand for two. Try calamari with spicy sauce or creamy Swiss onion soup as an appetizer. Prime rib is a favorite entrée for Winnipeggers who list this spot among their favorites. For dessert, the Shmoo torte is sweet but light. 529 Wellington (Restaurants - American) 529 Wellington Cres, Winnipeg  MB  R2M 5G8 • 204-487-8325 Distance: ~7.818 km         Description: Among 529's distinctions is Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence, bestowed for the restaurant's inventory of over 18,000 bottles. Housed in an elegant 1912 mansion, it's also one of the finest for patio dining. The carpaccio is top notch, as you'd expect, but for something a little different, start with grilled beef sausage with coriander chutney or maple-smoked steelhead trout. Then, in traditional steakhouse style, your waiter presents a tray from which you select your preferred cut of Canada Prime grade beef. Rack of lamb, veal and fresh fish are also available, and just as good. Sides are sized to share – try the sweet potato mash with maple-pecan butter. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.