Restaurant

Ocean Bites

Name: Ocean Bites
Address: 61 Albert St, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 1G3, CA
Telephone: (204) 504-6111
Price range: moderate

Japanese•Exchange District•moderate

Ocean Bites is one of the best japanese restaurants in Winnipeg for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Exchange District.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Ocean Bites has arrived in the Exchange District at a moment when Winnipeg's dining scene is finally catching up to its own ambitions, and from everything the room signals, it knows exactly what it wants to be: a contemporary seafood counter that treats raw preparations with the same seriousness that the city's best kitchens give their signature proteins. The mid-range price point makes that ambition genuinely accessible — this is neither a sushi chain dressed up with mood lighting nor a white-tablecloth performance. The Exchange District backdrop, with its heritage brick and particular creative restlessness, suits the concept well. The neighbourhood draws a curious, food-literate crowd, and Ocean Bites appears to be meeting them where they are. The raw bar is where the menu centers its identity most clearly. The Salmon Tartare is known for clean, confident seasoning that lets the fish speak rather than masking it under aggressive saucing — a restraint that signals kitchen discipline. The Signature Sashimi and Sashimi Mix are the benchmarks to judge the kitchen against; diners consistently point to precise slicing and proper temperature as the markers that separate this room from more casual competitors. Fresh Oysters, when in rotation, are reportedly presented simply — which is the correct call for product-driven seafood. The Crème Brûlée closes things out as a deliberate shift in register, the kind of classic dessert that, according to returning guests, earns its place on a seafood-forward menu by being executed without shortcuts. Practical intel: build your first visit around depth rather than breadth — open with the Fresh Oysters and Salmon Tartare, then commit to the Signature Sashimi. Book ahead for weekend evenings; the Exchange District moves fast on Friday nights and the room is small enough that walk-ins take their chances. Do not skip the Crème Brûlée.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.6

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Google 9.6 from 215 reviews

Best for

Date Night and Group Dinner

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Exchange District | 61 Albert St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G3, Canada

Price

moderate

Taste Score

8.3/10

Phone

(204) 504-6111

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Ocean Bites menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Ocean Bites is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Fresh Oysters

Salmon Tartare

Signature Sashimi

Sashimi Mix

Crème Brûlée

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What makes Ocean Bites worth the move

Ocean Bites works for date night in Exchange District because the room and the food both help the evening land. Salmon Tartare and Fresh Oysters also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 215 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.6 from 215 Google reviews

Best for

Date Night and Group Dinner

Style

Japanese in Exchange District

Spend

moderate

Best for

Date Night Group Dinner Cocktail Bar stylish historic

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Google rating: 9.6 from 215 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Salmon Tartare, Fresh Oysters, Sashimi Mix

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Address: 61 Albert St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G3, Canada
Phone: (204) 504-6111
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 8.3/10
Google rating: 9.6 (215 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Neighborhood: Exchange District

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What cuisine does Ocean Bites serve?

Ocean Bites is a Japanese restaurant located in Exchange District, Winnipeg. Ocean Bites has arrived in the Exchange District at a moment when Winnipeg's dining scene is finally catching up to its own ambitions, and from everything the room signals, it knows exactly what it wants to be: a contemporary seafood counter that treats raw preparations with the same seriousness that the city's best kitchens give their signature proteins.

What is Ocean Bites best for?

Ocean Bites is best for date night, group dinner, cocktail bar, stylish, historic. Ocean Bites works for date night in Exchange District because the room and the food both help the evening land. Salmon Tartare and Fresh Oysters also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 215 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Ocean Bites?

Ocean Bites is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.6 from 215 reviews

What should I order at Ocean Bites?

Start with Fresh Oysters, Salmon Tartare, Signature Sashimi and Sashimi Mix. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Ocean Bites worth visiting?

Ocean Bites holds a 9.6 Google rating from 215 reviews. Ocean Bites works for date night in Exchange District because the room and the food both help the evening land. Salmon Tartare and Fresh Oysters also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 215 Google reviews.

Where is Ocean Bites located?

Ocean Bites is located at 61 Albert St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1G3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Ocean Bites good for a date night?

Yes — Ocean Bites is tagged for date night dining. Ocean Bites works for date night in Exchange District because the room and the food both help the evening land. Salmon Tartare and Fresh Oysters also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 215 Google reviews.