Best Tapas Restaurants in False Creek

We chose this restaurant for the Japanese bbq but more importantly, we wanted to see how good they were with accommodating gluten free and food allergies based on other good GF diner reviews. We had a wonderful and safe meal. Our server understood our requirements and was extremely kind, patient and careful with our order. He also double checked with the manager then let us know again which dishes were safe and which ones for the allergy guest to avoid. And when he bought the dishes, he ensured we were aware which ones were ok and which ones to avoid. I am extremely appreciative of this care and awareness. On top of this, the food was delicious, the selection incredible, and the price very reasonable. We will definitely come again and will be happy to recommend this restaurant to our GF friends and friends with food allergies. Thank you for what you do, Gyu-Kaku!

We sat at the chef’s counter and ordered Omakase. Every dish was delicious. Service was superb. The chefs paid attention to the smallest details. Host was humble and kind upon entry and exit. I have eaten in many parts of Japan, and rank this restaurant equal to one of the best sushi restaurants I have been anywhere in the world.

Great first visit, food was very very tasty Drinks great as well, the NA pink lemonade was tart tho a small portion maybe 8oz, could be larger but very tasty 3 shared plates, a white fish would have been nice, I don’t eat salmon and am allergic to shellfish. Those few choices were the meat proteins on offer The Halloumi and spiced beets were standouts for us!

Our server was helpful and accommodated a change to the menu for an allergy. He was patient and around just enough. The food was so delicious and flavourful. My favourite was the taro chips and dip. The prawns were also delish. Even though we were seated on the outdoor patio in December, it was warm enough. Just wish there were slightly more substantial chairs. We were seated on very small stools.

Barbara is a beautiful experience of lovely staff and excellently executed dishes. As mentioned in other reviews, the space is intimate yet stylishly appointed. We wouldn’t have it any other way. In a city where one can have an endless variety of foods, Barbara manages to be quite more than a cut above the rest while remaining true to the vision of the owner/chef, Pat. Literally every single bite of our order: beef tartare, the in-house made stracciatella, the octopus, the celery root and the Arctic char and beef short rib managed to make ingredients we have had before become something special again. Be sure to order an inventive cocktail and save room for the included dessert. Ours was a Concord grape granita with maple drizzle that seemed made for each other. If you’re local or visiting this beautiful city, place Barbara on your list of “not to be missed” restaurants and make this reservations in advance. You’re in for a real treat.