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Heading to the Lake? Don’t Forget Your Take-out!


Heading to the Lake? Don't Forget Your Take-out at These Eastern Manitoba Restaurants!
Discover delicious food in Seven Sisters Falls, Niverville, Emerson, Grand Beach, Lac du Bonnet, St.

By Eastman Tourism

June 14, 2021
Read time: 7 min

Heading to the Lake? Don’t Forget Your Take-out at These Eastern Manitoba Restaurants!

Discover delicious food in Seven Sisters Falls, Niverville, Emerson, Grand Beach, Lac du Bonnet, St. Malo, Vita, and Powerview!

Just because you can’t dine in doesn’t mean that you can’t experience mouthwatering, tasty food! Grab it to go while you head to the lake or go out for a family picnic.

*Disclaimer*

  • Stay home if you have been travelling or do not feel well. Here is an excellent resource if you are quarantined. This will help you find people in Manitoba who are willing and able to help you while quarantined. Help Next Door Manitoba
  • Go out with people within your household, but practice social distancing (2 metres away) with other groups.
  • Please call ahead before visiting a business and inquire about their regulations to enter the building, such as capacity, sanitation, etc. Also, consider using curbside pickup where possible.
  • Please practice Leave No Trace. Clean up after yourself and leave nothing behind, such as trash and waste.

The Dam Restaurant (Seven Sisters Falls)

Friendly staff that serves with a smile, mouthwatering, too good to be true comfort foods, and only minutes away from the Seven Sisters Falls Dam; we’ve just described The Dam Restaurant!

On their menu, you’ll find a variety of options, so even the pickiest of eaters can enjoy! On Guest Favourites, you’ll find their taco salad that comes with a freshly baked or deep-fried tortilla bowl filled with lettuce, taco meat, shredded cheddar, tomato, red onion, olives and jalapenos. Also on the list is homemade fish & Chips prepared with beer-battered haddock fillet, made in-house, served with homemade fries, lemon wedge and tartar sauce. And who can say no to wings? Their Delicious meaty wings are coated in your choice of honey garlic, spicy, salt and pepper, lemon pepper, sweet chili or BBQ sauce. No wonder these are fan favourites!

Along with the favourites, there are many options like soup and salads, burgers and wraps, tasty fries, pizzas, and more!

Bistro 290 (Niverville)

Head on over to Bistro 290. This cozy, country bistro offers scrumptious soups, sandwiches, wraps, and more with their changing menu. Their Reuben is paired with hot pastrami cheese and sauerkraut on toasted bread. Or you can’t go wrong with their Spicy Chicken Wrap with chopped chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, Dijon mustard, all wrapped in a toasted tortilla wrap.

Under their Grazers menu, you can go with Pulled Pork Sliders – three mini buns filled with pulled pork, BBQ Sauce and Coleslaw. Or go with the rolls! With Crispy Potato Roll (served with your choice of dipping sauce) or Chicken Spring Rolls served with Sweet Chili Sauce.

Emerson Golf Course (Emerson)

Have you heard the news? Emerson Golf Course has a whole new restaurant experience with The Poutine King!

Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat after a game of 9-hole golf or just looking for mouthwatering, sinfully good food, you can’t miss out on this menu. Enjoy tasty appetizers like deep-fried cheese curds, BBQ pork ribs, buffalo veggie wing for the perfect start to your meal. Enjoy the classics like Caesar or Greek salad or a variety of pizza options. And the featured item that cannot be passed up is their poutines! Go with your favourites or try the extremes! The Cowboy is topped with pulled pork and garnished with dusted onions. The All Vegan features fresh-cut fries, vegan mozzarella, vegan gravy, topped with spinach, mushrooms, caramelized onion and garnished with green onions. Or, for those party-goers, The Hangover is just what you need! Topped with ground beef, bacon, mushrooms, caramelized onions, a fried egg, and garnished with a drizzle of hot sauce.

There are tons more to enjoy, including ever-changing specials! Visit Emerson Golf Course’s Facebook page to see what delights your tastebuds!

Gray’s Station (Grand Beach)

Getting hungry? Gray’s Station will hit the spot! They create the finest quality of fresh-made concession products while being committed to incorporating the freshest locally sourced ingredients, resulting in a world-class product

Whether you’re in the mood for a juicy burger, succulent ribs, creative sandwiches, and everything else in between, you can find the thing you’re craving for here. Gray’s likes to keep you on your toes by adding new, tasty meals and treat options. But one thing is for sure. It will always taste incredible!

Also, pick up some treats while you’re there! From baked goods like cinnamon buns to refreshing sweet goodness like ice cream, you can pick up everything you need right here.

Settle down at one of the picnic tables on the beach for a picnic with a great view! After, you can enjoy splashing in the water, working on your tan, hiking Spirit Rock Trail and the Ancient Beach Trail, and much more.

I Heart Coffee (Lac du Bonnet)

I Heart Coffee is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat in the community of Lac du Bonnet. Every visit is an adventure with an ever-changing menu, but the quality, taste, and love put into every dish stay the same. I Heart Coffee offers an amazing selection of daily homemade goods like soups and sandwiches that will leave you wanting more – even when you’re full!

Triple J’s BBQ (St. Malo)

Who’s ready for some BBQ? At Triple J’s BBQ, you can experience sinfully delicious wood-smoked BBQ like never before. Go with the classic sandwiches like brisket, pulled pork, or Cuban. Their half or full rack of ribs, two-piece chicken, brisket, Cuban, and pulled pork has the perfect balance of hearty smoked flavour yet stays delightfully moist and keeps you wanting more!

Order some wings and pair it up with sauces like honey, jalapeno honey, onion and roasted garlic, apple cider, hot, or honey garlic.

Don’t forget the sides! You can have your pick of macaroni or potato salad, coleslaw, beans, or, when in season, corn.

Finish off your picnic at Triple J’s Ice Cream Shoppe, where you can get your favourite summer treats like banana splits, hard ice cream, lactose-free soft serve (chocolate, vanilla and twist), milkshakes, and floats.

Eva’s (Vita)

Eva’s is the perfect place to pick up your feast. This cozy restaurant offers incredible food served with a smile. If you love pizza, you have to order here. You have your choice of thick or thin crust paired up with marinara or BBQ sauce. Or pick from their featured two, three, or extra pizzas with toppings. Tony’s two-topping pizza has marinara, mozzarella, and double pepperoni; their Veggie three-topping pizza has marinara, mozzarella, diced peppers, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes. Or try their Deluxe pizza prepared with marinara, mozzarella, bacon, diced peppers, onion, mushrooms and pepperoni.

Not in the mood for pizza? No problem! Eva’s menu features more options that will satisfy everyone! Under their Chicken Dinners, try their Chicken Mushroom Dinner, or Chicken Strip & fries. You have your choice of Greek, Garden, or Caesar salads, and you can add crispy or grilled chicken, bacon, and regular or cheesy garlic bread.

Who doesn’t love a good burger? Devour Eva’s beef, cheese, Mozza mushrooms, crispy or grilled chicken, hamburger beef steak, or bacon cheeseburgers.

River Front Convenience (Powerview-Pine Falls)

It’s time to visit River Front Convenience. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you can find it here. With pizzas, burgers, footlong hotdogs, chicken fingers, fries, poutine, fresh sandwiches, and handmade perogies, you can enjoy all your favourite comfort foods.

Try out their Wraps! With options like Chicken Fingers, Caesar or Ranch, Veggie, or Sweet Chili Chicken wraps, the decision will be hard to make. Or maybe you feel like a burger? You’ll devour their burgers like their Bacon Cheeseburger, Deluxe Cheeseburger, or Mighty Matt, or you can stick to the good old-fashioned hamburger or cheeseburger.

And you’ll have to try their footlong hotdogs! Have your pick to add cheese, loaded, or bacon BBQ.

Who can say no to pizza? With a large variety of toppings like Canadian, Bacon Cheeseburger, Veggie, Chicken Pizza, and more, you can try something new or have your favourites.

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