Barbara
49°17′ N 123°06′ WRestaurant$$$$
Barbara suits two people who want to watch a small team cook a tasting menu from the counter, and the 2026 Michelin Guide recommends it. It takes parties of four at most and opens only Tuesday to Friday, so plan the week around it.
What to order
- Stracciatella toast on house sourdough with Iranian pistachio
- Arctic char with hummus and lemon brown butter
- Dry-aged striploin with chanterelles
- A spritz of local vermouths and fino sherry ($17)
Before Barbara, Michelin says, chef Patrick Hennessy worked at Eleven Madison Park in New York and other top restaurants. Guests sit at an L-shaped bar facing the open kitchen, and the chef talks through where the local, sustainable ingredients come from.
Every reservation is for the tasting menu at $120 a person, and you choose one dish from each tier. The autumn 2026 menu opened with choices such as a stracciatella toast on house sourdough. Later you picked between Arctic char with hummus and lemon brown butter and a dry-aged striploin with chanterelles. Cocktails cost $17 to $19, and the wine list leans on BC producers.
Barbara has no phone line, so send questions to info@barbararestaurant.com. OpenTable releases tables six weeks ahead, and new dates open every day. A cancellation or a smaller party inside 48 hours costs $100 a person. Two standing tables stay free for walk-ins who want a cocktail or a glass of wine.
Worth knowing
- Barbara doesn't allow outside wine or desserts.
- If no times show on OpenTable, the restaurant is fully booked for that date.
Quick answers about Barbara
How much is the tasting menu at Barbara in Vancouver?
The tasting menu at Barbara costs $120 a person, and every reservation is for that menu.
Does Barbara take walk-ins?
Only for drinks. Barbara keeps two standing tables for walk-ins who want cocktails or wine, and it can't guarantee them a seat for dinner.
Can you phone Barbara restaurant?
No. Barbara has no phone line, and it answers questions at info@barbararestaurant.com.
What are the opening hours of Barbara?
Barbara keeps these hours: Tue–Fri 17:30–22:00; Sat–Mon closed.
What should you order at Barbara?
At Barbara, order stracciatella toast on house sourdough with Iranian pistachio, or arctic char with hummus and lemon brown butter, or dry-aged striploin with chanterelles, or a spritz of local vermouths and fino sherry ($17).
Do you need a reservation at Barbara?
Barbara: Essential for dinner. OpenTable releases tables six weeks ahead for parties of up to four, and a credit card holds each booking.
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