North Restaurant Barrie
Head chef and owner Marco Ormonde is a bit of a local culinary celebrity having cooked and created at many restaurants in the area. The North Restaurant serves international seafood and meat dishes with a twist such as the basil marinated grilled sea bass with apple, fennel, tomatoes and frisee slaw.
North Restaurant Barrie
66 Dunlop St. W.
Barrie, Ontario
Canada
(705) 812-2194
thenorthrestaurant.com
Herb n' Sage
Herb n' Sage is the brainchild of two sisters with the drive and determination to make their restaurant a staple in the Barrie community. Since 1993 it has been serving delicious meals such as breaded pork tenderloin medallions using only fresh ingredients to reduce the quantity of hidden preservatives and sodium per dish.
Herb n' Sage
559 Essa Road, Unit D-6
Barrie, Ontario
Canada
(705) 726-9015
herbnsage.com
Alfanoos
This family-owned restaurant serves healthy dishes from all parts of the Mediterranean. Italian, Greece and Lebanese selections fill the menu and the one-of-a-kind lunch and dinner buffet. Alfanoos only uses the freshest ingredients to get the most out of every meal. Take away is available as well.
Alfanoos
311 Bayfield St.
Barrie, Ontario
(705) 726-5111
alfanoos.ca
Monsoon Lounge & Sushi in Barrie
Monsoon's features one of the most extensive sushi menus in the area. It is also serves more than 100 different types of martinis. The classic atmosphere makes it perfect for enjoying a meal and listening to a live jazz or blues performance all weekend long. Monsoon's head chef, Meaghan Kemper, offers instructional sushi classes by appointment.
Monsoon Lounge & Sushi in Barrie
140 Dunlop St. E.
Barrie, Ontario
(705) 812-2519
monsoonlounge.com
Tara
Head chefs Yar and Nur Mohammad have established Tara as one of the best Indian restaurants in Barrie since its opening in the early 1990s. Many critics have applauded the chicken vindaloo dish and their famous butter chicken. For lunch or dinner here, the many flavors of India are strong and varied.
Tara
128 Dunlop St. E.
Barrie, Ontario
(705) 737-1821
taracuisine.com
Groovy Tuesday's Bistro
Guests of Groovy Tuesday's Bistro can watch as their food is prepared in the open kitchen. The serene atmosphere adds to the culinary delights. Menu items and wines are based on the season, each one featuring healthy ingredients. Artwork from local artists adorns the walls, with exhibitions rotating every three months.
Groovy Tuesday's Bistro
73 Collier St.
Barrie, Ontario
(705) 721-0302
groovytuesdaysbistro.com
Downtowner Bar & Grill
Located on the waterfront, this casual theme restaurant has been a part of Barrie's fine dining scene since 1989. Downtowner serves fresh dishes from the barbecue including a variety of juicy steaks, 6 oz. hamburgers and grilled meatloaf. Downtowner purchases many of its products from eco-friendly companies that practice environmental sustainability.
Downtowner Bar and Grill
11 Victoria St.
Barrie, Ontario
(705) 734-9800
downtownerbarandgrill.com
Shutter's Restaurant & Bar
Within steps of Kempenfelt Bay, the semi-casual Shutter's Restaurant & Bar serves a variety of steak, lamb and seafood dishes. Guests can sit on the outdoor patio and enjoy expansive views of the bay. Live music is performed Thursdays through Sunday. Guests can also recork their wine at no extra cost.
Shutter's Restaurant & Bar
268 Bradford St.
Barrie, Ontario
(705) 725-4999
shuttersrestaurant.ca
Crock and Block
A fixture in Barrie for more than 30 years, the Crock and Block serves home-style food at price fit for the whole family. Lunch and dinner menu items include fresh salads, stir fry, chicken wraps and sandwiches, and steak. On Sundays, the Crock and Block features an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet.
Crock and Block
325 Bayfield St.
Barrie, Ontario
(705) 728-7485
crockandblock.ca
Manhattan's
Situated in downtown Barrie, Manhattan's offers a wide selection of wines, beers and martinis. An extensive menu with dishes that include mussels, smoked salmon, duck and coconut crusted shrimp nicely complements the cocktail lounge/bar feeling. Guest can sit in the open-air patio during the summer months.
Manhattan's
147 Dunlop St. E.
Barrie, Ontario
(705) 721-1190
manhattansbarrie.com
