Barbara · Restaurant · Vancouver
A tasting counter in Vancouver's Chinatown, from chef Patrick Hennessy.
Barbara is a tiny tasting-menu counter tucked into Chinatown at 305 East Pender Street, and it is listed in the Michelin Guide's Vancouver selection. It is one of the most personal fine-dining rooms in the city, built around a compact open kitchen where the chef works in full view of the room.
Chef Patrick Hennessy named the restaurant for his mother, whose neon signature glows on the wall and gives the space a warm, personal feel. He worked as a sous chef at Chambar, then at Kissa Tanto and at Eleven Madison Park in New York, before opening Barbara in June 2020.
The format is a three-course tasting menu with three options at each course, so guests choose their own path through the meal. The menu costs $120 per person and changes with what is best that week; the counter and the choose-your-own structure are what to plan around each visit.
Barbara serves Tuesday through Friday from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Reservations open on a rolling basis about six weeks out and go quickly given how few tables there are, and a credit card is required to hold the booking. Book direct on OpenTable.
Address: 305 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1V1, Vancouver
Barbara takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Vancouver; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 17:30 - 22:00
- Wednesday: 17:30 - 22:00
- Thursday: 17:30 - 22:00
- Friday: 17:30 - 22:00
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about Barbara
How do I get a reservation at Barbara in Vancouver?
Tables at Barbara are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Vancouver plan, our Vancouver partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Barbara?
Barbara is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Barbara?
Barbara keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Barbara located?
Barbara is in Vancouver, at 305 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1V1. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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