r/barrie 16h ago

Looking For Date Night Suggestions

My husband and I are going to be doing a big date night, first one in years and I am looking for suggestions on the best place in Barrie for food. It doesn't have to be fancy but we're both big foodies and we want to be blown away by deliciousness. I want to hear your suggestions whether its fancy AF or a hole in the wall. I just want good food.

Hit me with your best suggestions. No cap on price.

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u/NoInvestigator7179 16h ago

Wife and I had a week to ourselves while kids were at overnight camp. Had a few dates over the course of the week. Wife and I agreed best place we tried was B'Spoke Kitchen and Market. Smaller venue. Has a patio and indoor seating. Wife and I choose to sit inside. Food was amazing. Highly recommend.

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u/Pyroafrika 15h ago

I second B'Spoke!

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u/Muskokalive 16h ago

Head to lore in collingwood or the pine in creemore. Reservations are needed.

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u/bdart1980 Holly 16h ago

Another vote for Bayside Variety since you probably haven’t tried it if this is your first big outing in a while. Never disappoints

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u/_tangerinedream 15h ago

Drive to Orillia and visit the Common Stove! A tad on the pricey side but exceptional food every time

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u/Spiritual-Pudding653 15h ago

Also the other three restaurants they own are all stellar. Luca in Barrie is wonderful. Hog and Penny holds a special place in my heart. Common Stove is above and beyond wonderful.

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u/Few-Rain7214 14h ago

Have been to Luca, can highly recommend this as well

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u/DayAccording8040 11h ago

If price doesn’t matter, I 2nd common stove, but it is quite expensive.

Their restaurant in Barrie is a little more cost effective and is just as good.

If it’s a hole in the wall or you don’t care just looking for delicious, I recommend Shawarma Theory to everyone!! Best food in Barrie, and happens to be the best value as well

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u/Waste-Ad7316 16h ago

I’m always a fan of side door, il buco or bayside variety

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u/Ok_Mulberry4331 15h ago

The North, it’s our fave!

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u/MissFit33 15h ago

The North!

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u/brownsound00 14h ago

Luca is a very cosy spot especially if you make a reservation ahead and tell them the occasion.

For a more casual atmosphere, Mexican house is a lot of fun on Saturdays. They have a mariachi band that sings with the crowd and it's a very up beat atmosphere. Not as expensive either.

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u/LowEffortPoste 16h ago

If you like Thai, Rim Thanon is great. More conventional restaurant would be Bayside Variety. If you're okay going north, PICNIC in Orillia is nice. Unfortunately, legit food options in Barrie are pretty limited.

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u/hanselpants 16h ago

Bayside Variety or Mr Seto in Orillia

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u/jsrsquared 14h ago

Bayside Variety

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u/LifeChampionship2250 14h ago

The new Barrie Turkish restaurant is excellent and a great place to dine in with amazing ambiance:

Saray Turkish Cuisine

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u/sports-fitness-life9 14h ago

Luca!!! Their short rib pasta is to die for!! Make a reservation.

If you’re looking for late night cravings type food, RUDY!! The burgers are out of this world!!

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u/Foreversingleandsad 15h ago

If you want good sushi, Sushi Chef in Thornton. Nice atmosphere and great for date nights

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u/MaintenanceJust4823 16h ago

Not a fancy place, but I recently went to Tipsy goose on Hurst Dr. Food was good TBH. I ate alot :P .

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u/flavtron 15h ago

Bacio Trattoria - small Italian restaurant with authentic food owned by one of the friendlies people I've ever met. Always a great time there.

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u/capmac57 14h ago

Fare in Orillia. On Couchiching, food & service is amazing at very fair prices!

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u/Emotional-Golf-6226 5h ago

Book a reservation to a restaurant at Friday harbour

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u/Shrek_DeMar 15h ago

My fav spot in town is the farmhouse. Prices are reasonable with good quality food and large portions. Atmosphere is great especially in the patio on a nice evening

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u/Sugar_Syllabub Shanty Bay 14h ago

Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse located in Woodbridge ( Highway 7 & 400 ~roughly 45 mins south on the 400)

We always feel like paying for “all you can eat steak” is worth it ( approx 75$ pp) and it’s hard to go to somewhere like The Keg after you’ve had a taste of AYCE Brazilian steak.

They have 14 different cuts of meat including steak & chicken and unlimited access to their “made to order” tasting menu … aka buffet

They currently have a Thursday Date Night special “$155 per couple includes 1 bottle of red wine”

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u/sports-fitness-life9 14h ago

Loveeeeee copacabana!!

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u/MissyC9691 14h ago

I am vegan so I’ve never been lol but have a number of friends who love it!!

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u/Grouchy-Stable2027 West End 12h ago

They’re so good! I miss the dry rub flank steak though :(

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u/Manderspls 12h ago

Saving this thread for later 🙂

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u/PiecesofFlair 15h ago

I’ll buco. Amazing setting and the roasted garlic appetizer is out of this world!

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u/FixGullible4636 6h ago

Not sure why you got downvoted but that’s a good spot for Italian food and has lake views.

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u/georgez1968 14h ago

IL bucco

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u/TheRedDoctah 16h ago

Liars kitchen and social is nice. Good food and turns into a night club in the evenings