#1
The Crazy Fox Bistro
The Crazy Fox Bistro is one of Barrie’s longest-running casual fine-dining restaurants, offering classic and contemporary cuisine, seafood, wine, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere since 1986.
Read the Review →The Barrie Standard Top 5
Best Seafood in Barrie
Barrie’s seafood options span polished bistros, neighbourhood favourites, and classic fish-and-chip shops. These picks stand out for food quality, category strength, and the experience surrounding the plate.
Independent local ranking
The Top 5
#2
Bayside Variety Kitchen + Bar
Bayside Variety Kitchen + Bar is a modern downtown Barrie neighbourhood eatery, cocktail bar, and wine bar near Kempenfelt Bay, offering polished evening dining, drinks, atmosphere, and strong date-night appeal.
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Town & Country Steakhouse · Photo coming soon
Town & Country Steakhouse
Town & Country Steakhouse is a classic Barrie steakhouse on Dunlop Street West known for steak, seafood, old-school dining, tableside touches, private dining, patio value, free on-site parking, and decades of local history.
Read the Review →#4
Fancy’s Fish & Chips · Photo coming soon
Fancy’s Fish & Chips
#5
The North Restaurant
The North Restaurant is one of Barrie’s strongest chef-driven dining rooms, offering elevated Canadian cuisine, tasting-menu appeal, private-event options, and a polished downtown setting suited for date nights and special occasions.
Read the Review →Independent by design. The Barrie Standard’s Best Of rankings focus on independent and non-franchise restaurants in Barrie.