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   CrystalD

   Manitoba

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined today

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   First time here and it was lovely. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the evening. We were chatting a lot but never felt pressured or rushed to leave. Drinks were great. Food was plentiful and delicious.

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   CodiK

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   First time going to James avenue Pumphouse for our anniversary. It was lovely ☺️

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   JudyApril

   Manitoba

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Restaurant with a view of the pump house is a great combination. Would have enjoyed the entire experience much more had the noise level made it almost impossible to communicate.

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   DnSaKurz

   Manitoba

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on July 31, 2022

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   1st visit & definitely not my last. Food & atmosphere was excellent. Our server Patricia was awesome. Great recommendations on the food and she was so friendly, made us feel like regulars. My new go to spot before Goldeyes games.

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   Rolo

   Manitoba

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 31, 2022

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   A cool place to eat and after walk around . Parking maybe hard to find

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   CindyA

   Manitoba

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 31, 2022

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   A great dining experience for our whole family…my 88 year old Dad had a wonderful time as did our kids!

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   Debb

   Manitoba

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 31, 2022

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   Great food and service! Staff were very friendly and food came out really fast.

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   JennyW

   Manitoba

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on July 30, 2022

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   Great atmosphere - I used to work upstairs so it was nice to see the restaurant done. Great server! My food was just ok. But everyone has different taste buds. We will come back and try another menu item :)

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   Melanie

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 30, 2022

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   Anjelica was an amazing server! Super attentive and made our experience awesome. Will come back again to see her!!

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    MichelleC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    Beautiful evening, delicious flavours with generous portions and good prices. Fun atmosphere. Highly recommend this Winnipeg gem!

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    MelanieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

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    Food was great. Was hard to choose just one plate. And great happy hour specials. We had a last minute reservation change and they were able to accommodate us with just a little shuffle.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

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    Had the chicken caprese salad - so good I’m still thinking about it :)

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    AlexisT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2022

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    Delicious food and beautiful ambience. I would go back

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    panopticondo

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2022

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    Had the mussels and fries. Portion size was good. Sauce was tasty, but not particularly spicy. Atmosphere was great. Excellent spot for lunch!

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    KevinL

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2022

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    Very good food. Pizza was awesome, one of the best in Winnipeg. Thai was awesome. Service was a bit slow and not friendly, But overall was a fantastic dining experience.

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    TwyllaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

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    We have never had someone come to our table & ask if we will be leaving before 730p before -- we had friends in from Nebraska and we found it a little awkward. We walked to Old Market Square w them and didnt have dessert at the table bcuz it would have taken up more time --- thats all ... 204.2920049 Twylla / Ron

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    PaulA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2022

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    The food was good but a little pricy for what it was. Unique ambience with the pump house an historic site. the service was good but cursory.

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    stosh007

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

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    Great as always

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    KarenT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2022

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    Everything was fine except for the noise level. Not the place for anyone with hearing difficulties which is sad because the saving the pumping station is wonderful, staff and food was great.

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    MSMK

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

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    Second time here, service and food was wonderful once again!

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    SteveC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

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    Love the historic feel of the space. Great food and service!

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    wisesteward

    Manitoba

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2022

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    Temperature of food could have been hotter but not cool enough for me to complain as I was with guests. Service was excellent and the ambiance will have me returning.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2022

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    We were so excited for this restaurant experience - food, service and location in this amazing historic building! But sadly, the noise level was out of conversation loud. It was very difficult to even focus on the menu and reading in your head - so so loud. We also were with relatives who have hearing loss and so wear devices and this proved very stressful for them.It is too bad as the location, restaurants concept and design is award winning and impressive. Other low factors - the service was mediocre - no good energy - in fact both the greeter and the waitress were sullen and the hostess was kind of out in space - but perhaps she was new? The manager was engaging as the hostess needed his help and the kitchen runner who served our food was very good. Another low point - 3of4 in our party ordered the mussels - and they were like warm and the curly fries undercooked. Naan cold. I ordered the Dan Dan Thai and the noodles were over cooked and mushy. The fried shrimp was over-battered. The meals tasted okay but the presentation and food temperature was terrible. Might be back fro drinks and an appt but won’t invite out friends for dinner. Not anytime soon.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Manitoba

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

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    Highly recommend it absolutely delicious

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    Delter

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

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    Great experience. AC was not working but the service from Allison made up for it. Food was good and we will recommend and will come back.

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    GJGourmand

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2022

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    The manager was accommodating of our special request, the food was well-prepared and creative, and the ambience was truly unique.

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    Sherri1

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

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    This was just OK. The food was OK, service was OK, and it was a very noisy space. Glad to experience it, but not sure I would go back

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    DJO4

    Exclusive

    51 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

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    Love the James Avenue Pumphouse, the design is fantastic. The menu has so many delicious options. We decided to try the Detroit style pizza. It was good but not our favourite menu item. Service was average, may have been an off day there, usually more attentive.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2022

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    It was very loud inside. Hard to have a conversation across a dinner table. But everything else was good!

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    LoriB

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2022

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    Amazing appies and cocktails. Very accommodating with vegan options.

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    StaceyV

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

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    Good ambience however our food was overcooked by a large margin (burnt taco shells, overcooked schnitzel, crispy noodles that should have been soft and mushy vegetables).

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    Patricia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2022

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    Great place to hang out! Noise level was pretty high during lunch hour while maybe only half of the tables were occupied. We loved the food and the portions and looking forward to trying the rest of the menu next time!

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    KPDee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2022

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    It was highly recommended by friends and did not disappoint at all! Beautiful space and amazing dinner. We had the glazed salmon bowl and the 1lb mussels and fries. Both so delicious! The red chili coconut sauce on the mussels was brilliant. Wish they would have served it with a more robust bread than the Flatbread ot came with to soak up all the sauce. We were there on margarita night and they were excellent. We will absolutely return to the other dishes. It was a little loud, as there are no soft surfaces to absorb sound, but we went earlier in the night so it wasn't overly loud. We'll be back!

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    Happydiner

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2022

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    Comfortable, beautiful, and excellent food. It was lovely. I will return.

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    LynnG

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 3, 2022

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    We had a great lunch. My lunch date had the chicken club sandwich and he said it was one of the best sandwiches he ever ate! I had the Dan dan noodles with panko breaded shrimp added on. It was delicious and although it states on the menu it’s hot, it just had a warm heat. I would say a 2 pepper hot rating. I think the burger/sandwiches should come with a side and charge a bit more instead of a la carte pricing. $6 for a side of curly fries I could see for bar food but a bit excessive as an add on to a sandwich for a meal. I was pleasantly surprised with all the vegetarian/ gluten free options, nice to see. Our server was professional and efficient but did not engage us on a more personal nature. Be careful when outside when entering/leaving from James street. There is a step down that could be missed. Love the Winnipeg history in the restaurant. We will be back.

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    KenzieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2022

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    one of my fav restaurants. great food and drinks. great service every time. very fast and polite. one of the most interesting spots in town.

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    IrisK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2022

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    Overall first experience good. The lighting and uniqueness of the pump house was impressive. Service very friendly and accommodating. Chicken souvlaki was over cooked, barely warm and a very tiny portion for a dish featured on their “big plates” menu. I would go back and hope to find better luck with another dish on their varied menu.

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    BtlBaly

    Manitoba

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2022

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    We received a gift card to eat here and if not for that we would have left when we came through the door. The noise level was ridiculous, and the place wasn't anywhere near full. We we unable to have a conversation or even understand the server. Service was very good but I feel very sorry for the staff who have to work through that racket. I did wander around the place to see if there was a quieter corner and one of the staff said there "are none". The food we had, prawn appetizer, fish and chips, and the souvlaki platter were excellent. Hot and seasoned well. Drinks were OK, wine by the glass available. If the noise level was tolerable we certainly would eat here again.

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    shirleyc

    Manitoba

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2022

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    Very, very noisy. We had to shoot to be heard. Wine very expensive. Food was good as was the service.

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    Jodi

    Manitoba

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2022

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    Great first visit. Super server and food was awesome. What a cool building. Only comment I’d have is the noise level. It was difficult to have a conversation but the high ceilings and choice of finishings in the pump house lent itself to more of a “ bar” feel. We were celebrating a family birthday so needed a bit of both worlds. Overall pleased.

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