From The Fairmont Winnipeg Best Nearby Continental (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Winnipeg, MB Earls (Restaurants - Continental) 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. Fort Garry Hotel (Restaurants - Continental) 222 Broadway Ave, Winnipeg  MB  R3C 0R3 • 204-942-8251 • 800-207-6900 Distance: ~0.815 km User Rating: 9.75 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Fort Garry's Sunday brunch is legendary in Winnipeg. Expect to see traditional breakfast favorites as well as savory pork and moist leg of lamb. Try salmon and eggs for a really special occasion. You'll probably want to dress up since the chandeliers and marble accents make you feel like you're dining in a palace. Sydney's (Restaurants - Continental) One Forks Market Rd Forks Market, Winnipeg  MB  R3C 4L9 • 204-942-6075 Distance: ~0.817 km         Description: If you normally shy away from an elaborate multi-course dinner because of the expense and overall richness, you'll want to give Sydney's a try. For an amazingly low price, you choose a five-course meal from chef Michael Schafer's innovative and ever-changing menu of tapas-sized dishes. Your first course might be duck liver pate on toasted brioche with Sauterne gelée. Second course could be langoustine risotto or "Tongue and Cheek," a terrine of Marsala-poached veal tongue on toast points with confit of veal cheek on sweet corn compote. The third course is the chef's choice of sorbet. Next is the "entrée," which could be harissa-rubbed rack of lamb or lemongrass marinated pork loin. The grand finale: Callebaut chocolate and caramel fudge pudding with black cherry ice cream, or apricot bavarois. If this is still a bit overwhelming, go for lunch when the menu is a la carte! Step 'n Out (Restaurants - Continental) 157 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg  MB • 204-956-7837 Distance: ~0.850 km         Description: Renowned as much for its eclectic décor as its equally eclectic food, Step 'n Out is adorned with vintage miniature shoes, and lots of them! Romantic and charming, the pint-sized restaurant (13 tables) writes a new menu every day with an emphasis on Australian cuisine – lots of seafood and bright fruits and vegetables. You might enjoy curried pumpkin ravioli, Black Angus beef medallions on roasted vegetable ratatouille, beef and pork tourtiere (pie) with dark gravy, or linguine in creamy Pernod sauce with shrimp and scallops. Don't try to bring the whole crew, though – they can accommodate parties of only four or fewer! Royal Crown (Restaurants - Continental) 83 Garry St Fort Garry Place, Winnipeg  MB  R3C 4J9 • 204-947-1990 Distance: ~0.863 km         Description: The Royal Crown puts a spin on the traditional cocktail lounge, literally. The 31st floor establishment slowly turns (it takes about 70 minutes for one complete revolution), giving patrons a 360° view of downtown Winnipeg that's especially enchanting once the sun goes down and the city lights go up. A full menu of tasty appetizers is available, but if you're hungry for a full meal, the restaurant one floor down offers contemporary Continental cuisine and the same lovely views. Just Desserts Café (Restaurants - Continental) 150 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg  MB  R2H 0G3 • 204-233-3030 Distance: ~0.922 km User Rating: 9.5 / 10         Description: Head to this cozy café in Winnipeg's French Quarter to sample desserts made with local and organic ingredients. Order a glass of milk if you plan to try the chocolate peanut butter passion cake – it's rich! For something a bit lighter, try turtle cheesecake; its filling is fluffy and light, and it's packed with nuts and caramel. The café also serves excellent sandwiches, homemade soups and light dinner entrees. Prairie Ink Cafe and Juice Bar (Restaurants - Continental) 393 Portage Ave Portage Place Mall - McNally Robinson, Winnipeg  MB  R3B 3H6 • 204-943-8376 Distance: ~1.087 km User Rating: 9 / 10         Description: Light fare is often just what you're looking for – sandwiches, soups and salads, when they're fresh and bright as they are here, can be oh-so-satisfying. Great desserts and smoothies too, if you just want a little something sweet. Hy's Steak House (Restaurants - Continental) One Lombard Place Main Floor, Winnipeg  MB  R3C 1T1 • 204-942-1000 Distance: ~1.119 km User Rating: 5.9166 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. If you're in the mood for steak, head to Hy's. Every imaginable cut is on the menu, and all are cooked to perfection. Particularly popular is the surf and turf combination of charcoal-broiled NY strip with lobster. They also offer barbecued chicken, rack of lamb and veal dishes. Plus, locals swear by the French onion soup. Dessert Sinsations Cafe (Restaurants - Continental) 505 St. Mary Ave, Winnipeg  MB  R3C 4B8 • 204-284-4661 Distance: ~1.450 km         Description: Justifiably famous desserts! From traditional layer cakes to elaborate tortes to unique cheesecakes, Dessert Sinsations has a sweet to tempt everyone. If you arrive ravenous, the café serves a full menu of sandwiches, pastas, steaks and the like. But dessert is the big draw. Be forewarned, however, that servings tend to be huge – you'll be getting a slab of cake, not a dainty little slice! Cookies, bars, tartlets and petits fours are just as good, though, and better sized for the single snacker! Cakes and desserts for diabetics and vegans are also available. Baked Expectations (Restaurants - Continental) 161 Osborne St, Winnipeg  MB  R3L 1Y7 • 204-452-5176 Distance: ~2.147 km         Description: Stop here for an afternoon pick-me-up or a post-dinner sweet. Light appetites will want to try crispy homemade pecan squares. Serious dessert connoisseurs should try the cheesecake, a slice of towering torte or the rich trifle. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.