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Barbara
Barbara is one of the best fine dining restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.
Barbara occupies a 500-square-foot sliver of Chinatown at 305 E.
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Michelin ★
Taste Score 8.8/10
Rating (Google) 9.4
307 reviews
Vancouver
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8.8/10
Taste Score
Google 9.4 from 307 reviews
Michelin
Best for
Date Night and Fine Dining
Price and pace
Splurge territory | Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
Vancouver | 305 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0J3, Canada
Hours
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Price
Splurge territory
Taste Score
8.8/10
Address
Vancouver | 305 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0J3, Canada
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Barbara menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Barbara is listed in the Splurge territory price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Beef Tartare with Blue Goose beef, Espelette and spelt toast
Japanese eggplant with local honey and chermoula
Why go
What makes Barbara worth the move
Barbara looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 307 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.4 from 307 Google reviews
Best for
Date Night and Fine Dining
Style
Fine Dining in Vancouver
Spend
Splurge territory | Check restaurant site
Best for
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Google rating: 9.4 from 307 reviews
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Google snapshot
9.4 from 307 reviews
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Quick details
- Address
- 305 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0J3, Canada
- Price
- $$$$
- TastyPals score
- 8.8/10
- Hours
- Check restaurant site
- Google rating
- 9.4 (307 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Fine Dining
- Michelin
- MICHELIN ★
- Neighborhood
- Vancouver
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Barbara serve?
Barbara is a Fine Dining restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. Barbara occupies a 500-square-foot sliver of Chinatown at 305 E.
What is Barbara best for?
Barbara is best for fine dining, date night. Barbara looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 307 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Barbara?
Barbara is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.4 from 307 reviews
What should I order at Barbara?
Start with Beef Tartare with Blue Goose beef, Espelette and spelt toast and Japanese eggplant with local honey and chermoula. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is Barbara worth visiting?
Barbara holds a 9.4 Google rating from 307 reviews. Barbara looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 307 Google reviews.
Where is Barbara located?
Barbara is located at 305 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0J3, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
What are Barbara's hours?
Barbara's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Is Barbara good for a date night?
Yes — Barbara is tagged for date night dining. Barbara looks like a good night-out option in Vancouver because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 307 Google reviews.
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