Exchange Restaurant

300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg MB
$$ American

The Exchange Restaurant is closed for renovations until further notice. We look forward seeing you soon in the new space!

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg MB
  • Cross Street: Donald
  • Cuisine: American |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Event Venue
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Other |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 1111111111
  • Features: Lounge / Bar,
  • Occasion: Special Occasion,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars based on 411 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 08, 2022
Vince L.
Everything was excellent. Food was good, service was good just had one of the servers that was a little overwhelmed. Probably was a new employee helping with bringing the food out. That was no concern

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 04, 2022
candace b.
The Exchange is always a great place to have a pre-Jets game meal. The manager and staff are always so friendly and accommodating.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 18, 2022
Cheryl D.
It was my first time back since Covid. It was really good. Friendly staff. Although I tried to enter from the Second floor near Portage Avenue and was unable to get in. I have a n the past. I don’t wear a jacket and would like to walk inside

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 27, 2022
Tammy R.
The service was a bit slow, but with how hard it is to find workers these days and the fact that it's obviously a busy Jets game night, it's understandable. Loved the food, enjoyed chatting with the manager when he came to visit our table. Will be back!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 25, 2022
ron z.
Excellent new menu with quality tasty choices. Enjoy the friendly relaxed atmosphere.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 16, 2022
Joan M.
Everything was fine particularly given this was the opening for the season. Sorry the goat cheese cranberry salad is no longer on the menu . Thanks and we will be back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 01, 2022
Lise P.
I was a little disappointed that I could not have dessert. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Tower was the only available option. I cannot eat ice cream (too much dairy) and didn't want to pay $9 for two cookies. My mom was also looking forward to a glass of Rosé, which is not on the menu.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 29, 2022
Ron S.
It was a great experience and we would do it again.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 29, 2022
Arlana S.
Had a amazing time back. Brian is so fun and friendly. Great food

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 29, 2022
Corrie P.
Everything was excellent, need more desserts though

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Mar 20, 2022
Ella H.
The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent but a little pricey. However, we would definitely go back if we’re attending a game in Winnipeg.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2022
Stefano B.
Excellent will be back again Tuesday

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2022
Joan M.
The Manager provides an excellent service to customers!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 1/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 17, 2022
Brent H.
The perfect location to host a birthday gathering before a Jets game! Food and service were excellent!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 10, 2022
Candace B.
The Exchange Restaurant is always awesome!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 09, 2022
Don M.
Excellent food and service. Great menu. Perfect place to go before a game.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 03, 2022
Grant T.
It’s always a good experience. Management and staff and chefs are all doing their best to make our experience first rate.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 02, 2022
Doug B.
thank you for a great evening

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2022
Scott K.
Great food, great location for dining before a jets game! Only have to check in to the venue once and when you are ready to go watch the game, just walk up and enjoy!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 18, 2022
Linda B.
Beer is very expensive, but food is great and quite reasonably priced.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 05, 2022
Dean P.
I thought the Menu was very limited. There is no daily special as advertised and bar service was a little slow

Overall: 9/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Oct 27, 2022
Trish S.
Food was good but I had the Rueben and the bottom was wet & soggy

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 7/10
Apr 29, 2022
Pat T.
We eat at the Exchange quite often before Jets games. Usually, the service is very slow. However, this time we were seated and were served quickly and efficiently! Our server was Sam and she was lovely. The steak sandwiches we ordered were good. One big complaint we have had lately is the poor selection of beer. It used to be much better. The reservation system has improved.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 26, 2022
Deborah G.
Service was excellent, location was great, meal was a lot of fun. Would like to see better dressings on salad and more salad choices. Prices were a little high but we would definitely come back.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Mar 21, 2022
Jason G.
1730 pregame reservation for a party of 3. Quite busy but staff were attentive, friendly and professional. One gent who appeared to be a manager checked on how we were doing (much appreciated). Food was very good and served quickly. Great location and ambiance.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 04, 2022
MELAINIE S.
My fave server was off that night so that's the only reason for my lower score.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 30, 2023
Ken I.
a salad ordered with chicken on the side was disappointing given instead of the anticipated chicken thigh, the chicken was cut up into strips, very dry and very cold.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 18, 2023
Pat T.
We have been coming to the Exchange Restaurant for years before Moose/Jets games. It was easy to book a reservation. This year we have not been able to secure a reservation since October. It always says the restaurant is closed. What’s the deal?

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Dec 16, 2022
Neil T.
Dishwasher not doing a good job. Two wine glasses were showing soap residue. Also should be more than one choice of red wine.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Dec 12, 2022
Susanne T.
Very dark in the restaurant and the air conditioning was on making it very chilly (why is a/c on in December?)

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Dec 07, 2022
Harald S.
Friendly service, prompt & excellent follow-through! An expanded & refreshed menu would be a bonus. Would also be nice to have an opportunity to use the 360 app to swipe for collecting points here just like at the other concourse vendors. We'll be back at the Exchange!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 18, 2022
Perry S.
This was my 6 th time visiting this restaurant. I have been to others and keep coming back to the exchange. This time my meal was delayed and the manager was on it and I hadn’t complained. The manager made it right and the staff made sure we got to the puck drop . Wow well done exchange, we will book again Thank You . If I can add something, we enjoy indoor parking and have been season ticket holders since 2011. Yesterday coming to the game we normally enter by the upper northwest doors , at 5 the doors are locked and we had to go outside to the main entrance, thankfully it wasn’t to cold to make our way to the front entrance. Not sure why 1 person couldn’t be there to let people in who have reservations at the exchange? Thank you Perry & Parker Stephenson

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Oct 25, 2022
Elia C.
Na

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Oct 16, 2022
Dennis M.
Service was a bit slow on this day. Know of someone who left before food arrived in order to catch the start of the game

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 25, 2022
Merv G.
Good food, good service, good prices.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Apr 07, 2022
Vaughan M.
Very good experience. Will come back soon!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 07, 2022
Pat S.
Been a few times and always a very good experience

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 05, 2022
Debbie S.
First time attending The Exchange. The service and food were excellent. We had a difficult time figuring out how to get into the restaurant as the doors to the arena were not open yet.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Mar 17, 2022
Arlene W.
Liked the old menu better

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 16, 2022
David W.
Brian was excellent, made our experience great.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 7/10
Feb 18, 2022
Todd T.
Overall everybody in our party enjoyed their meals. Service was a bit slow, but it appeared our server was looking after a large, disproportionate number of tables, so not entirely her fault. We would go back.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 18, 2022
Jay C.
Getting much faster with orders. Food is always consistently good

Overall: 7/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 21, 2022
Adrian H.
I didn't get the name of the manager but he was excellent. He kept coming by and entertained my son with magic tricks. He was great. Our server was excelle t as well. Very pleasant. Over all, the food was ok but seemed pre-prepared and microwaved. The oddest thing was when we asked for the kitchen to cut the burger and chicken sandwich so that n'y wife and I could share both, we were told that special request may not be possible? Very odd. All around.. Not bad experience but sure not a game changer

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 7/10
Dec 07, 2022
Barry C.
Arrived at the Donald and Portage entrance two minutes before reservation. Could not get in. Lucky to get in between doors when employee left the building. Had to knock on inside door to get attention of security. Security permitted entry when I showed reservation. Security was pleasant and efficient from that point. Must be a better system for fans with reservations to access the Exchange. Booking reservations on line extremely difficult. When booking two weeks in advance the response on future game days is often "Restaurant is closed". Very frustrating.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 4/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 5/10
Nov 12, 2022
Roger W.
Food was cold.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Oct 18, 2022
Dave S.
need more staff for working, seems to be less organized then other years. Magic guy was fun.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Oct 16, 2022
Tom M.
Update online menu. It is different than restaurant. Meal still takes too long to arrive after order. Food was good. Beer was cold and fairly quick. When cheque asked for should come within minutes, not 10s of minutes.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 5/10
May 02, 2022
Sylvia B.
There were many disappointing issues with our visit from food, service, no liqueur menu, and price. Also one guy was walking around talking loudly on his cell phone and no one asked him to take it outside or sit down at his seat at the bar.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Apr 27, 2022
jeff n.
took to long for the food

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Apr 09, 2022
Walter S.
Getting service for drink and food order was a bit slow but then again it was very busy and perhaps you could have used another server. we were a bit late in terms of reservation but we had at lest 40-45 minutes before puck drop.As it turns out we missed first 6 minutes of game before we got to our seats.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Apr 08, 2022
Frank R.
Enjoyed the food & the server

Overall: 7/10
Food: 4/10
Service: 6/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Apr 08, 2022
Jonnar C.
Need to change the menu

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Mar 27, 2022
Patricia V.
Bring back the fish and chips!

Overall: 7/10
Food: 4/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 5/10
Value: 7/10
Mar 11, 2022
Leona M.
We’ve been twice in past two weeks. It’s convenient, servers are good, but frankly the salad (Greek) was not very good at all. The greens were pretty much inedible. Our party ordered chicken fingers which were fine and a patty melt which was average.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Mar 06, 2022
LaVern W.
Everyone working seemed to be doing their best under the circumstances of Covid etc.