About Us

Block & Blade is a locally owned and operated restaurant in the south end of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Since opening in March of 2020, we aim to create a space where people can come together, whether it's for a casual night out, a celebration, or time spent with friends and family.

Our kitchen is chef-led, focusing on quality ingredients and in-house preparation, ensuring every dish is crafted with care. To keep things fresh, we update our menu twice a year, maintaining our guests' favourite dishes while introducing exciting new creations each spring and fall.

We love being a part of Winnipeg’s vibrant food scene, taking part in local food competitions where our kitchen team has the chance to get creative and showcase new dishes. These competitions inspire us and allow us to test new ideas that might make it onto our seasonal menu.

We’re proud to be rooted in the community, offering a reliable spot where guests can return time after time.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

A few things we are proud of

  • Block and Blade winner of the Fried Chicken Fest 2026

    Fried Chicken Fest Winner! 2026

    Plum Chicken & Mash Bowl - Crispy Karrage chicken tossed in chili flakes and plum sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed onions, red peppers, cabbage, fresh apple and cucumber slices. Topped with peanuts, green onions, radishes, and crispy wontons.

  • A hand holding a crispy taco topped with chopped green onions, diced radishes, nuts, and a creamy sauce, with a blurred restaurant background and a golden medal icon indicating first place.

    Fried Chicken Fest Winner! 2025

    We were honoured to receive the Judges’ Top Choice award for 1st place and 1st place for creativity! Crispy Japanese Karaage chicken bits tossed in a house-made sweet sesame aioli, green onions, radishes, pickled onions, diced cucumbers, topped with pecans and chilli flakes, served on 3 crispy nori & rice paper shells.

  • Outdoor dining area with tables, black wicker chairs, large umbrellas with Corona branding, string lights overhead, a patio heater, potted plants, and a red accent wall.

    OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants 2024

    Your very own local restaurant made the list for Top 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2024! Based on OpenTable’s metrics and a compilation of unique data points, including diner ratings, the % of 5-star reviews, the number of alerts set, the % of reservations made in advance, and direct searches.

  • Block and Blade's Bécha Melt winning burger

    Between the Buns 3rd Place! 2024

    Featuring Block’s Bécha Melt- 6 oz house made beef patty, Black Forest ham, pickles, Havarti cheese, house made Japanese mustard, crispy onion tanglers, drizzled with a balsamic glaze. Served on a toasted béchamel focaccia bun, and garnished with chives.

  • A white bowl filled with fried chicken pieces topped with a glossy brown sauce, garnished with chopped green onions, and mixed with vegetables, placed on a wooden plate.

    La Poutine Week Winner! 2022

    The Tipsy 'Toban - Award Winning! Dill fries layered with caramelized Whiskey onions, candied maple bacon, Bothwell fried cheese curds, smothered in TransCanada Arrow IPA Jus, and garnished with green onions.

  • A pink cocktail in a decorative glass with sugar rim, garnished with a lime wedge, and a black straw inside, sitting on a table in a restaurant or bar setting.

    Taco & Margarita Week Winner! 2021

    Taco & Margarita Week hit Winnipeg in August 2021. We featured our signature Blackened Fish Tacos and a new Ginger Pomegranate Margarita. We were proud that our Ginger Pomegranate Margarita ended up winning 1st Place in Margarita Week!