Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar

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  This was my first visit. The service was quick and friendly. The menu options were good, and the food was really good. Won't be my last visit.
  By Keith Norek, November 29, 2016
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  So this review is based on the fact that OJ is no longer an 18+ place. Food is good, drinks are wonderful but the main attraction of this place over Boston Pizza, Smitty's, Montana's, etc. was that they catered exclusively to the drinking age crowd and one didn't have to deal with the part family restaurant/part lounge atmosphere. There is a big difference between the atmosphere of an 18+ establishment and the family restaurants with a lounge. There are so many places that accept children (pretty much anywhere), but none in Winnipeg that cater only to the older crowd. So why did this place have to change? This is a private business so what forced the change? In major cities such as Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver one can easily find places for only those over the drinking age without issue, so what's the problem with Winnipeg having a few places? And what type of parent is so determined to have their child in a bar that they would push this agenda on a business, which I am guessing is the reason for the change? Unfortunately this means that so many people, like myself will be heading back to the dreaded restaurants with separated Lounges in order to be able to enjoy a night out without having to worry about misbehaving children, to keep it down (as conversation and laughter are generally allowed to be more gregarious in 18+ places), or more commonly so being told to modify our conversation topics "Because there are children present". I think in the long run losing the business from the crowd that went to OJ because it was only 18+ is not going to be offset by the amount of business brought in by 'families'.
  By Victoria Phoenix, July 13, 2016

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