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Simon's Steaks

Name: Simon's Steaks
Address: 1 Forks Market Rd #132, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 4Y3, CA
Telephone: (204) 691-8939
Price range: splurge

Steakhouse•The Forks•splurge

Simon's Steaks is one of the best steakhouse restaurants in Winnipeg for special occasion, especially if you want a strong option in The Forks.

Editorial review•Nov 22, 2025

Simon's Steaks occupies an unusual position in Winnipeg's dining landscape: a counter-service stall inside The Forks Market that draws its culinary identity not from the American steakhouse tradition but from Argentine asado culture. The Lomito and Gaucho sandwiches signal the kitchen's South American orientation clearly — this is a place where the steak reference point is Buenos Aires, not Kansas City, and where the format strips away tablecloths, sommeliers, and pacing courses in favour of getting uncommonly serious beef into your hands without ceremony. That proposition resonates at The Forks, a market that has always rewarded vendors willing to commit to a specific culinary point of view rather than hedge toward the broadest possible audience. At a mid-tier price point, Simon's is making a case that Argentine steak tradition belongs in the everyday rotation, not just on special-occasion menus. The menu centers on steak sandwiches executed with evident care. The Lomito — the Argentine classic built on tender, thinly sliced grilled beef served on fresh bread — appears consistently across diner accounts as the benchmark item, praised for the quality and preparation of the meat itself rather than the surrounding architecture. The Gaucho Sandwich draws similar attention for its seasoning and the layering of flavours its name implies, nodding to the pastoral grilling traditions of the South American pampas. Less expected is the B.B.O. Burger, which pairs blackberry compote with goat cheese and arugula — a composition that reads as genuinely considered against the rest of the menu rather than a concession to non-steak diners. The practical reality of a food-court format means no reservations, no wait list, and seating that moves quickly during The Forks' peak afternoon hours on weekends. The move is to arrive at an off-peak lunch hour on a weekday, when the market thins and you can eat without negotiating for a table. Order the Lomito as the anchoring test of what the kitchen does — diner consensus points there first — and decide from that whether the B.B.O. Burger merits a return visit on its own terms.

James Whitfield, Restaurant Critic

Methodology•Winnipeg guides•Editorial team

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Rating (Google) 8.8

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special occasion and Steak dinner

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splurge

Neighborhood

The Forks · 1 Forks Market Rd #132, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4Y3, Canada

Price

splurge

Google rating

8.8 from 225 reviews

Phone

(204) 691-8939

What to order

Signature dishes at Simon's Steaks

Lomito Sandwich

Gaucho Sandwich

B.B.O. Burger

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What makes Simon's Steaks worth the move

Simon's Steaks is a clean first click in The Forks in Winnipeg when you want a steakhouse option you can trust. Lomito Sandwich and Gaucho Sandwich also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 225 Google reviews.

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Public rating

8.8 from 225 Google reviews

Best used for

special occasion and Steak dinner

Style

Steakhouse in The Forks

Spend

splurge

Best for

Steak dinner special occasion business dinner classic steak upscale

Know before you go

Google rating: 8.8 from 225 reviews

Price point: splurge

Popular dishes: Lomito Sandwich, Gaucho Sandwich, B.B.O. Burger

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8.8 from 225 reviews

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Editorial review by James Whitfield

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Address: 1 Forks Market Rd #132, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4Y3, Canada
Phone: (204) 691-8939
Price: splurge
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 8.8 (225 reviews)
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Neighborhood: The Forks

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What cuisine does Simon's Steaks serve?

Simon's Steaks is a Steakhouse restaurant located in The Forks, Winnipeg. Simon's Steaks occupies an unusual position in Winnipeg's dining landscape: a counter-service stall inside The Forks Market that draws its culinary identity not from the American steakhouse tradition but from Argentine asado culture.

What is Simon's Steaks best for?

Simon's Steaks is best for steak dinner, special occasion, business dinner, classic, steak, upscale. Simon's Steaks is a clean first click in The Forks in Winnipeg when you want a steakhouse option you can trust. Lomito Sandwich and Gaucho Sandwich also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 225 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Simon's Steaks?

Simon's Steaks is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 8.8 from 225 reviews

What should I order at Simon's Steaks?

Start with Lomito Sandwich, Gaucho Sandwich and B.B.O. Burger. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Simon's Steaks worth visiting?

Simon's Steaks holds a 8.8 Google rating from 225 reviews. Simon's Steaks is a clean first click in The Forks in Winnipeg when you want a steakhouse option you can trust. Lomito Sandwich and Gaucho Sandwich also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 225 Google reviews.

Where is Simon's Steaks located?

Simon's Steaks is located at 1 Forks Market Rd #132, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4Y3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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