Kevin's

The kitchen here turns out some unique and excellent menu items and the bar good cocktails. We enjoyed a few pasta entrees - all very tasty. The steak listed as a shareable app was deliciously marinated and grilled. Their Mac and Cheese options are inspired and a highlight!

For food if there was an option for 0 stars I would click it. Very disappointing, I am usually not one to write reviews as I also have worked in the industry so I’m very understanding. My fiancé and I, both non picky eaters, decided to dine in for the first time. Started off well, atmosphere was very cozy and welcoming staff. Menu over all looked delicious and pasta being my number one pregnancy craving this menu excited me. We ordered the caprese mac and cheese which had great flavours but pasta was super undercooked and chewy, the cheese was barely melted which clumped together. The ginger beef was swimming in its liquidity sauce almost passing for a soup. My fiancé poured all the sauce on an extra plate. The spinach con queo was also liquidity and very runny. The spinach was just thrown on top and the chips were all hard and tasted stale. Overall 0/5 for food and for $80 it was very disappointing.

Cute cozy spot in the exchange. The menu is just as described with comfort foods. Loved the Kevin’s Opus mac & cheese. Also loved the carrot cake for dessert! Went here for my birthday and they put a candle in it for me! Would definitely recommend and would definitely go again!

This is an excellent restaurant and perhaps a hidden gem. Our food was so very good and our service from Jerem was outstanding. Personable, knowledgeable, efficient and made us feel very valued as patrons. Really cannot say enough about how positive our experience was.

My first visit to Kevin's Bistro. Although a briskly busy spot, I was able to secure a reservation for myself and a friend by calling ahead. Service was friendly, polite and attentive. The atmosphere was vintage Exchange District. I chose the Garlic Tiger Shrimp, accompanied by wonderfully warm, crispy and chewy sourdough bread, with a generous portion of perfectly prepared tail-on basted tiger shrimp plated over a rich portion of melted butter, redolent of minced garlic, Italian spices and just the ideal amount of finely scraped red pepper to be flavourful without being hot. I enjoyed dipping both the shrimp and the bread into this glorious mixture. Very close and convenient to the Royal Manitoba Theatre and the Centennial Concert Hall. I will be visiting again.

Our family had a great experience here. The atmosphere is cozy and the service is excellent. Unfortunately, I really did not enjoy the mussels which was the only thing on the menu that I was originally interested in as I did not want to eat pasta. I should have read the description more closely, as it clearly says marinara and tomatoes. These did not pair well with the mussels. There are so many other options for mussels, why tomatoes? That being said, the rest of the experience was positive and every one else enjoyed their food, so I was left with a "good taste in my mouth" regardless. But tomatoes?!

It was a very pleasant evening out with friends. We enjoyed the venue (although a bit squeezy and rather on the loud side on the weekend evenings), the food (mac & cheese is really nice!) and the ambience (live music was at a pretty high level and professional). We felt a tiny bit neglected by our server but he was very nice all in all. Generally it was a really nice experience and would both recommend and return myself.

I just finished sharing a bad restaurant review and need to cleanse my conscience giving GOOD credit where credit is deserved! Always looking for a new restaurant to try, I took a friend to Kevin's for her birthday. Wow, wow, wow! We were the only ones on their patio during a tornado warning and had a gorgeous early dinner on a warm, slightly rainy summer evening! Our server, Jeremiah, was top notch. He was very experienced, professional, courteous, and offered perfect menu guidance! Thank you for adding to our pleasant experience! Every single thing that we ate or drank was perfection! This restaurant was priced fair considering the current economic costs, location, service, and quality. I can't wait to return and share a new favourite Winnipeg restaurant with my husband!

We tried this place with my fiancé and his family for his birthday and wow...this place hit the spot!! The vibe was classy and cozy. The waitress did very well at giving us recommendations about the menu. The drinks were SO incredible and definitely worth getting. But the MAC AND CHEESE...to die for!!! HIGHLY recommend!! I got Kevin's Opus -which was good but it had more of a Smokey flavor. I wish I went with Raffald because it has more of that classic Mac I was looking for. But still so good! The only disappointment was that my fiance wasn't given any birthday treat. I have never been to a place that doesn't do a little something especially after spending $400.

Took my clones here for my born day dins and was not very happy... First time there, super cute restaurant but definitely make a reservation if you want to give'r a go; but do it the day before to get the time you want. We got stuck at the bar top not ideal for more than two people imo. We shared the vegan caeser salad... it was sad. Romaine that was starting to turn, pine nuts , bland croutons and a lemon wedge; dressing was ‍ Boy got Kevin's opus Mac & cheese, said it was delicious! I got the nooch Mac & cheez, :( looked good but was so bland salt didn't even help. I had maybe 10 bites of food total. Girl clones nachos came with raw jalapeño-seeds were black. Cheese wasn't even properly melted Chips beyond STALE! Apparently they don't serve them that much... she said it still tastes good but she was being polite. Grab a slice of vegan chocolate cake for home and meh... I remember Stella's choc cake being better... As a vegan, I may consider going back to try something else but probably very not

Cozy little bistro in downtown Winnipeg tucked into a side street. Friendly service and tasty food. I visited with a work colleague while on a recent business trip and we split a few items to share. We tried the classic Mac n cheese, garlic shrimp and house salad. Everything tasted fresh and was super delicious. Mac and cheese was the perfect mix of creamy and gooey plus the dressing on the salad was bright and refreshing. We each ordered a dessert to go - I went with chocolate cake (massive and so decadent!) and my colleague tried the beignets which she said were delicious. Would definitely return again someday!

Matt the server was Great bill was perfect and the meal and surprise me shrimp was excellent. I allowed Matt to pick my appetizer I call it dealers choice. Matt delivered the goods. Small place Big patio good food good price. That's all that's matters. Good job considering I'm a very very picky person.

1st visitor but not the last! The food was delicious and the staff were amazing! It was a warm atmosphere and we will definitely be going back!

This place was a really cute and romantic little nook. We had the carbonara, Mac and cheese, and buffalo cauliflower that were delicious! Our server was so fun and gave us out of town people such great recommendations

3.5/5 Basing this review solely on the mac and cheese. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I've started occasionally ordering delivery from restaurants that I've always wanted to try but haven't had the opportunity to. Kevin's was quite high on my list, however many of my friends are lactose intolerant, so it was tough finding a good opportunity to dine here. I ordered thru DoorDash and decided on the Canadiana, which was the original with maple syrup, bacon, and Old Dutch salt and vinegar chips. The chips were definitely an odd combination, but it meshed quite well with the mac and cheese. They even added some extra chips on the side which was quite a bonus. The pasta was cooked perfectly and I liked the cheese and bacon mix to it. For $16 ($20+ after tax and tips) it's a bit steep. At least I've tried it once and know what to expect if I were to dine here in the future.

Such a great, quiet, quaint spot. From the moment we walked in we knew it was exactly what we wanted for a night out. Seated as soon as we arrived (with a reservation) at the window where we could watch a film crew shooting in the street. Our server, Kayla, was wonderful - personable and attentive with great suggestions and conversation. Enjoyed two local beers - Half Pints Bulldog Amber and Barn Hammer Grandpa's Sweater. We started with the Mezze plate to share. Loved all the different flavours. It's a definite get again. We each had a Mac and cheese. Unfortunately they were out of the lobster - that's the only reason it's not 5 stars. The Canadiana was cheesy and sweet with the maple syrup with the crunch of salt and vinegar chips. The Nooch, their vegan option, was creamy with a hint of spice. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and look forward to going back.

This is a hidden gem in downtown Winnipeg. Cool atmosphere, impeccable service, and delightful food. I enjoyed the mac and cheese and a caesar salad. Everything was delicious. Good wine selection by the glass too.

Kevin's is a fantastic establishment, nestled in the heart of Winnipeg's rustic exchange district. Some reviewers (such as Mary N.) are blind to the fact that the menu of Kevin's Bistro revolves around Mac & Cheese. It's like going to BDI and complaining that there's only ice cream. True Mac & Cheese connoisseurs will come to realize that Kevin's does a marvellous job of recreating comfort classics that you will love.

We had a fabulous time at Kevin's! We ate outside on the patio. We were a group of seven and ate a variety of dishes. We ate a good selection of dishes and everyone was happy with their food. I enjoyed the Mac and cheese, delicious! And the mojito mock tail. Reasonably priced with on street parking close by. Great comfort food and family or friend spot.

Comfort food done horribly wrong. Was really looking forward to going to this place after a bunch of people in my French class mentioned it. Boy, was I disappointed. The decor is nice and it has great atmosphere (mostly due to its location, any restaurant in one of the Exchange's old brick buildings is gonna have good atmosphere). I also found the service to be adequate to good. The food, however, is awful. Especially bad were the cauliflower bites. My girlfriend and I were picturing crispy breaded cauliflower florets with a tangy, spicy sauce, but it was almost the exact opposite of that. The breading was soggy, the sauce was spicy but largely flavourless beyond that, and they came with either ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce (presumably to help camouflage the awfulness). Easily the worst cauliflower bites I've ever had. In one of those "blessing in disguise" moments, it ended up that we didn't have to pay for the cauliflower bites because they mistakenly brought us out the wrong mains for a few minutes before they noticed, so they just comped the bites for us to make up for the mistake. (Thank god, 'cause I did not want to pay for that dreck.) As for mains, I got the Blue Cheese and Hops while my girlfriend got the Canadiana. Whoever designed the recipes has no clue about mixing strong and subtle flavours so everything has a chance to come through. Mine was just overpowering blue cheese flavour. It does have caramelized onions in it, but you can't taste them at all. All you get is a tongue hammering of blue cheese. I tried a bite of the Canadiana and it was the same deal only with maple flavour. To be fair, my girlfriend did say the bacon could also be tasted, but she was disappointed that it was basically just an overdose of maple flavour rather than a subtle hint of maple like she was hoping. If you like hanging out in trendy restaurants in the Exchange and you don't care about food, then definitely give Kevin's a try. If you actually want to eat good food, then this is not the place for you. Subtlety is a foreign concept here. They handle flavour the way a bull handles china.

Went here for a company luncheon. Our server was nice and somewhat attentive. I ordered the tuna melt. Let's just say that I've had better. The tuna melt came with tomato soup and the server forgot to give me a spoon. Their menu is very limited and you really need to like or love mac and cheese. My friend who was sitting next to me ordered the opus and she didn't get any chicken until she was half way her meal. Don't waste your money on mac and cheese that you can easily make at home.

No high chairs so 1 of 4 had to give up an adult chair and 1 had to sit on a high bar stool. Until they found a spare reg chair. Also noticed they ripped out the change table from one of the washrooms. So not a family friendly place. The server also made faces when we asked to many questions about the menu. Food was great though, no issues there. Reasonably priced too. Seafood Mac was too salty. The Greek tasted like I was actually in Greece. The Original was excellent with my tomato soup. The cheeckpea salad was nice too add to our dishes. The collyflower bites were great if you like Frank's Red Hot.

Amazing selection of Mac 'n Cheese... I guess not surprising given that's the food for which they are known! Enjoyed the tuna Mac which was very flavorful. Portions are very large so come hungry or take some home... or as I did, just eat it all. Nice, casual atmosphere and not too loud. Looks like a decent counter area to sit at, although I didn't look too close as we had a great table at the window. Definitely a great place to catch up with a friend!

Great atmosphere and value! Menu is unique and great variety! LOVE LOVE the spicy cauli bites and pretzel appy. Best mac was the Classic!! Great atmosphere and servers are friendly and professional. Will be back!!!

Love kevins. The food here is great and the employees are all super friendly and helpful. Lots of Mac and cheese options and vegan options as well!

Mary N is a total noob, Kevin's is the best. Their Mac and Cheese is as good as it gets. It is not very good to judge a restaurant harshly for not being given a spoon, maybe you could ask for a spoon! I'm sure that would solve your problem. Going to a gourmet mac and cheese restaurant and complaining that they only have mac and cheese is laughable.

The place to go if you are craving Mac and cheese! They are amazing and original, and they also have gluten free and vegan options.

Very nice quaint little restaurant in the downtown area of the city. Great atmosphere and food. Great Mac and cheese fare Nice assortment of wines and craft beer.

We were excited to try this addition to the theatre district and glad we did. We were pressed for time due to a conflation of traffic and theatre timings and they were very accommodating. Friendly service. The menu is simple and features a diverse selection of comfort food, primarily built around mac n cheese. We went for the Nola (cheeses, andouille and blackened chicken) and the Tomato soup. The Nola was nice and cheesy but really lacked seasoning. The blackened chicken was tender but was bland. I asked for some hot sauce and that helped a bit. The Tomato soup also seriously lacked seasoning. It had some nice big chunks of real tomatoes but was missing flavour. Also, the temperature of the soup was borderline warm. The Buttermilk biscuits are fun and you get a healthy portion of sweet honey butter. They have a good selection of local craft beers albeit only in the bottle or can. The tables are in the spirit of a European bistro, i.e. very small and on a fun note, when they turned the lights down they lit many candles on the unoccupied tables but we had to request to get ours lit. Growing pains? :-)

Atmosphere is classy and modern...while standing at the door I watched a couple dance to the jazz playing overhead. Was sat immediately with no wait. Friendly staff and great food. Had the 1970s sandwich and the pretzels. Both are great, and the sandwich was something very unique that I had not ever had before. This is a different but fun twist on your macaroni...recommend

We drove 2200 miles to Winnipeg from California and, on our second night in town, craved good food but not pretentions food. Chanced upon Kevin's Bistro and were immediately transported to heaven. Mac and cheese of the creamiest, most savory and delicious quality with great variety, excellent wine, a decent local IPA, superior, friendly service.....,we'd drive 2200 miles just to get more. And, to be honest, we might just do so.

Tried out Kevin's bistro tonight with my boyfriend, not sure what our servers name (he said he was new) but was a great server, excellent service , server was very nice, food came out quickly. Was not a big fan of the cauliflower bites so the restaurant took care of it which was really nice (im not one to complain)