The Oxbow Natural Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.7 ( 372 reviews )

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557 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P9, Canada

+1 204-691-5373

The Oxbow Natural Wine Bar & Restaurant, located at 557 Osborne St, Winnipeg, is a culinary oasis that specializes in serving dishes meant for sharing, inviting diners to savor a communal experience. Patrons rave about the standout dishes including the tuna tartare, deemed the best by frequent visitors, and the flavorful polenta fries. The half-priced wine on Sundays adds to the allure, enhancing the dining experience with perfectly paired selections that elevate the meal.

Customer reviews highlight the attentive and knowledgeable staff who elevate service to a delightful level, ensuring patrons feel well-cared-for as they explore the diverse and intriguing menu. While some diners noted a slower service at times, the overall feedback reflects satisfaction with both food and ambiance. The restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients and meticulous preparation shines, with diners praising the nuanced flavors in dishes like juicy chicken and cleverly crafted vegan options.

The atmosphere, enriched by the charm of the old building, invites guests to linger and enjoy, making each visit feel special. With rave reviews across the board, The Oxbow is not just a meal; it’s an unforgettable experience to be shared with friends and family. Definitely a must-visit when the patio opens this summer!

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
Popular for
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves organic dishes
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs available
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Plenty of parking

Nate Abarca

Jul 7,2025

Delicious! The food here is meant to be shared and so we did between 5 people. We enjoyed every bit of the food. From the contrasting flavours to the very timing. I found myself satisfied with every passing dish. Pair your meal with 1/2 off wine on Sundays. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable, accountable and overall, just amazing. Huge shout outs to making Mother’s Day wonderful. Definitely coming back when the patio opens this summer

Cailey

Jul 6,2025

Went on a Sunday night with a colleague, half priced bottles of wine and everything the server suggested. ;) The tuna tartare was incredible! 10/10 best I’ve ever had and the polenta fries were amazing. The cacio e pepe gnocchi was a little much for us, but still good.

Riley C

Jun 13,2025

We got about 5 dishes. All fantastic. The wine was great. Service did seem a little bit slow but it was great otherwise. I would definitely go again.

Patrick John (Aurelie Guillard)

May 16,2025

The food was subpar. The flavours, the textures, and the aroma all intertwined together to create this delicious meal. The chicken was great. It was flavourful, juicy, soft, light and very flavourful. The cabbage was also flavourful and juicy. As for the customer service, it was also great. The server took the time to explain the food and the wine menu which helped me a lot since they had many wine collections that I was not fully knowledgeable about.

JR P

May 15,2025

This was a 10 out of 10. Great atmosphere and service. Loved the use of the old building. Food was well presented and amazing flavours. Family style dining. Next time, we need to try one of everything. Vegan options are available.

Kelly K

May 11,2025

This was a very unexpected surprise at this local eatery. The ambiance was quaint and rustic. Our servers were fantastic and were attentive to every detail. Most importantly the food. We ordered around 20 different dishes to share. I can’t complain about a single dish. We will be coming back to this wonderful place. February 5, 2025. Second visit and just as good. This place is a must try especially if anyone in your party is vegan!

Daniel Lamb

Mar 27,2025

I had the pleasure of dining in this new restaurant shortly after it opened. Great menu with lots of unique options. The atmosphere is warm, comfortable and modern. There's a sommelier on staff, and their servers were polite and helpful. The show-stopper for me was the bread pudding at the end of the meal—hands down the best I've ever tasted. Just wonderful. They've really breathed new life into this sleepy neighborhood!

A Haeusler

Mar 27,2025

What a cute little spot! We had a dinner reservation and were texted to let us know we could come early, very nice. Upon arrival we were directed around back to our patio location which is a nicely decorated asphalt area —very casual. At the advice of our server we ordered several dishes to share: the aroncini was DELICIOUS, the tomatoes were FANTASTIC, the carrots were also sooo good, and the cacio e pepe —which usually would be the hit for us but because the rest of the dishes were so amazing it kind of fell flat in comparison. Still tasty though. We wish we would have come hungrier so we could have ordered more. Great spot for sure.

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