Barbara is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at 305 E. Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 0J3. The MICHELIN Guide lists its cuisine as Contemporary; the 2024 Vancouver official star list awards it one star. [1][2]
Overview
Chef Patrick Hennessy spent time at many top spots, including Eleven Madison Park in New York, but he is clearly at home at Barbara. The kitchen is a stage, with guests perched at the L-shaped bar watching the small team perform their work. The official inspector notes:
Chef Patrick Hennessy spent time at many top spots, including Eleven Madison Park in New York, but he is clearly at home at Barbara.
Dishes & Signatures
- Ingredients are local and sustainable, and Chef Hennessy is happy to explain the provenance of each item
- Signature dishes: crudo-style spot prawns with yogurt, Iranian pistachios and thinly slivered kumquats; fried slices of Japanese eggplant with local honey and chermoula; seared Arctic char with crisped skin, composed with creamy hummus and fresh herbs
Honors
- One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Vancouver 2024 [2]
Practical Information
- Address: 305 E. Pender St., Vancouver, BC V6A 0J3, Canada
- Hours: Open only on Tuesday, 5:30 PM–10 PM
- Price: $$$$ (top tier)
- Facilities: L-shaped bar seating facing the open kitchen