The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre - Winnipeg, Manitoba

I love the ambience of this beautifully-restored theatre. Since it opened, I've been here every year (outside the pandemic) for brunch on Mother's Day or Christmas. At the most recent brunch I noticed the usual host/manager was gone, and the new staff was blunt, awkward and a bit confused. I ... missed the usual host as she was always friendly and fun to talk to. I think she even knew me by name! Inside, the restaurant was very dark and a bit too cold to be comfortable. Definitely bring a sweater or something. We had to buy tickets via Ticketmaster, which was annoying (as their app never works) and expensive (about $70/person). I missed being able to just call for a reservation. The server seemed really inexperienced, as he brought coffee to the table next to ours and then zipped past our table until we yelled at him for coffee. Then later, three different servers stopped by with coffee so I don't think anyone knew which table they were supposed to be serving. The food is pretty good, not great, but mostly okay. Everything was quite cold, which raised some food safety concerns as some of these dishes should've been kept hot. The cook at the waffle station had made a huge pile of waffles, so the ones I got were hard as a rock. She didn't seem to understand that waffles should be cooked and served fresh (that's the whole point of having a waffle station!) as they don't keep well. The desserts were just a few flavourless cakes; nothing fancy, and a clogged-up chocolate fountain. I was a fan of this venue and their brunch, but cold food, inexperienced staff and mediocre desserts didn't really justify the $70 price tag, and I might have to think twice about going next year. Read more

Severely disappointed. Went to a dinner and movie for my birthday. Although we reserved our seats in advance, the seating placement changed and our party was sat at two different tables. The food was lacklustre and the movie was streamed from Disney plus. We would have had a better time ... ordering food in and staying at home. Especially for the price of the tickets. 5 stars for the single bartender they had staffed though. Read more

I enjoyed dinner in the movie.It was my first time experiencing that at The Met and I had a great time The buffet was so fresh and the desserts were so mouthwateringly good. I will definitely go back there again

Photographing Sara and Filip's wedding at The MET in Winnipeg felt incredibly special. The venue’s striking elegance paired with the couple’s vibrant energy made capturing their moments a deeply personal and fulfilling experience. I am grateful for the trust they placed in me, allowing me to document their love in ... such a magnificent setting. A big thank you to Sara, Filip, and The MET’s wonderful staff for making this day not just memorable but heartwarmingly unique. This venue is a true gem for anyone seeking beauty and excellence. Read more

We have done a few weddings, birthdays and Gala’s at The Met. Every event we have done the staff were extremely friendly, helpful and attentive to the guests. The food is always fantastic! They go above and beyond in helping a vendor like us with set-up and take down. I highly recommend!!