I am a student, on a student budget but wanted to have a nice "fancy" dinner out with my boyfriend. This place is located right on bayfield but in between uptown and downtown Barrie. I have driven by it plenty of times but never really thought to go in. Tonight that changed!

It's a hidden gem! The atmosphere was relaxing and inviting. We were seated on the belony overlooking the the... more

We went here for the first time and will be back. Food was very good. For the region north of Toronto I am having trouble thinking of a place we would rather go. The restaurant looks fresh and modern in spite of it being a long established restaurant. The menu is varied for the price range but we did not find, as is normally the case when a restaurant has a lot of variety, that quality suffered... more

In short: consistently excellent upscale dining. It's on the pricey side for Barrie, but the quality of the food justifies the expense - especially if someone else is paying!

When I was growing up in Barrie, The Crazy Fox was pretty much the only *good* restaurant in town. Back then, it operated out of the gorgeous old century home on Bradford Street just off Tiffin, and it was a wonderfully... more

What a great experience. Started with crisp local micro brew from the bar. The blackened mahi mahi was excellent as was the bang bang shrimp. The atmosphere is white table cloth, but not stuffy. Every employee we enter acted with truly seemed pleased to have us in their restaurant. Wednesday night is "half price" wine night.

A great gem hidden in Barrie. It is always nice to be in a restaurant that isn't part of a chain but that is privately owned. The menu offers a good selection of appetizers and entrees that are priced appropriately for this type of restaurant. The items that we ordered were excellent and very well seasoned. The service was professional and more important, very friendly - thank you Denise. It is... more

Foodie

Great food, inviting atmosphere and the Sushi Tuna was outstanding! This is definitely a favourite for dining in Barrie!

Wonderful food, outstanding presentation

This restaurant is at the top of our list in Barrie. The owner/head chef's attention to detail is second to none. Go early for a drink at the bar, it's worth it.

Celebrating our Anniversary

My husband and I were celebrating our 49th wedding anniversary at the Crazy Fox and had the most enjoyable evening thanks to Leslie our waitress. Waitresses do make the meal extra special.The pecan crusted chicken with goats cheese was the best. My husband had the salmon which is a favorite to him. We thank the chef and the staff especially... more

Great wines, good food

Surprising restaurant (the name is not inviting) but as soon as you get in, the welcome is very friendly. Romantic upstairs, more bistro/bar on the main floor. Surprising wine list and medium size menu (not for Barrie) but well chosen.

always fantastic

Been here many times and never disappointed with the food and service.
Lacking in ambiance and atmosphere, the place could use a facelift and modernization.
That said, the great food and service more than make up for that hence my return visits.

Quaint with fab food

Love the food and the friendly but professional staff. I enjoyed the calamari and pickerel. Both the app and the main were done perfectly. The sauce on the fish was delicious. They have a good selections of wines in all price ranges which was good for our group.

Charming

Our very first visit to this restaurant.
Fabulous greeting, great seating, amazing wait staff.
Great atmosphere!
Unfortunately and sadly the food was lacking excitement and flavour.
The presentation was very dated. Too bad, really!

Amazing food

I was visiting Barrie and decided to go to the Crazy Fox upon the comments from here. It was fancier than I expected. My husband and I felt a bit out of place because we work jeans and hoodies. We also took our 16 month old daughter and it wasn't a place you'd typically take a baby. Although all the... more

Excellent food & atmosphere

My husband took me here for my birthday. I was going to order off the regular menu but decided to order a Barrielicious meal. Had the steak and it was delicious and well done as requested. The interior is very nice with the upper level seating especially nice. The only complaint I have is that an 18% gratuity is AUTOMATICALLY... more

Anniversary and Barrielicious

I am glad that we made reservations to going to the Crazy Fox during Barrie's food festival, Barrielicious! This was our first experience indulging in the festival and we couldn't have chosen a better restaurant for our initiation. Thank you Crazy Fox for participating!
My husband had the pickerel wrapped in phyllo pastry and I enjoyed the chicken dish which... more

Amazing

Dinner on my own while in town for business. It was a very slow night (what you'd expect on a Monday night in January) and the service was attentive.
A broad menu and my dinner (stuffed chicken breast) was truly amazing. One of the best meals I've had in a long time.

Had reservations with no reservations

My husband & I are always searching for great places to eat on our way north to the cottage. I had some concerns stopping at this restaurant after reading a particularly poor review...plus, we had no reservations.
What a wonderful surprise! No problem accommodating us, a lovely table overlooking the open kitchen (always a good sign) prompt, friendly service and... more

Best Dining Experience Ever

We recently took a special couple to dinner at The Crazy Fox--they had never been there before, and we knew they were in for a treat. We were greeted at the door by Lana, always smiling and sharing time with you, making you feel welcome & happy to be there. After seating us, we were
warmly greeted & given menus... more

Go go go

Fantastic food and service- we had a male server…very polite, and knowledgeable, made us feel like we were at home (only eating mouth savouring items- that we didn't have to cook)! Decor and atmosphere 'european like'. Just a very unique experience for Barrie Ontario.

Wow, what a meal

I have been to many restaurants but without a doubt this was the best meal I've had in as long as I can remember. I started off with 'bang bang shrimp', an appetizer recommended to me by my lovely server. It was incredible. Then I had filet mignon. It was melt in your mouth good, I would have licked my... more

Welcome to a big city experience without leaving Barrie

The Crazy Fox has been one of my families favorite restaurants in Barrie since we moved here from Toronto 15yrs ago! We have gotten to know the owners quite well and that is because as soon as you walk in to their restaurant you are treated like an old friend as well as a valued customer. The most important thing... more

Highest quality food in barrie

Everything about this bistro is great, the service is excellent,food excellent and the atmosphere is perfect. thanks for the happy anniversary

Excellent food and service

Beautifully decorated for the Cristmas season. The Bang-Bang Shrimp are to die for, I could have made a meal out of them; they were so good. The pecans and dressing on the pear salad were crunchy, yet, the warm pears were soft. The contrasting flavours were light but rich. Joy M. from Calgary

Excellent Food and Fantastic Service

I have been going to Crazy Fox for years now and have had great meals and the service is always excellent. The staff is all very accommodating to fit large party's. I would recommend Crazy Fox to everyone!

Great night out

My favourite restaurant in Barrie. The service is always excellent. The atmosphere is relaxing and best of all the food is delicious. Always my choice when I recommend to friends for lunch or dinner.

A Great culinary experience

While visiting Barrie recently I had a wonderful dinner with friends. The food was amazing and the service was friendly and efficient. The restuarants atmosphere was warm and inviting. I will definitely go back again!

Never disappointed

Wonderful experience dining at The Crazy Fox! We have gone for several years, and are
never disappointed. We travel quite a lot, and tend to compare with other restaurants of same
calibre. No comparison. Are always anxious to get back to The Fox. Food exceptional, and
staff are always very friendly. We are always confident asking anyone to go there... more

Excellent all around

Visited the Crazy Fox last night and thought the whole experience was amazing! The food was delicious from the appetizers to desert! My main course filet minion was mouth watering, had delicious flavor and was very tender! Our server Denise was very attentive but also gave enough space for us to enjoy our conversation in the comfortable atmosphere. Her amazing... more

Awesome food & lovely service

The food here is always incredible, the chief is so dedicated to his craft you can taste it in every dish. Every time I go I get the Bang Bang Shrimp!! The staff are friendly and never let your drink get low. Its a great place for small and large gatherings :)

Nice little restaurant

The food was quite good - better than I had expected. The service was excellent, they were attentive without being intrusive and looking like they were there for the big tip. The interior leaves a bit to be desired and could be upgraded a bit as it's tired but we were there for the food and it didn't disappoint.

Horrible food and srvice

I ate at this restaurant last Friday night and the food was horrible as well as the service. My appetizer was cold and tasted off. My server which was a male was standing at the bar texting on his phone and I couldn't even get a second drink!! My main course was blah and over priced. The restaurant looks old... more

Amazing

Probably the best meal we've ever had. My husband had the filet mignon and it was melt in your mouth tender. I had the stuffed chicken breast - fabulous. The service was spectacular - not intrusive but still attentive. Will definately go back!

My customers loved this Bistro

I took a large group of customers to the "Fox" for dinner and the Crazy Fox excelled at hosting. My customers were thrilled so i was delighted. Great food, great service and wonderful wine! Well done!

First time here. Will certainly drop in again

This was our first time here and the food and the table service was great!!! We have driven by the spot many times. Our friends highly recommend this place. Not to mention it was during Barrielicious so we received a great meal for a reasonable price. We will be returning later this summer to try their regular menu:):).

Omg

We bro
First.....the Service.... TOP NOTCH 25% tip!!! My bottle of Wine was served perfect and chilled to perfection!!! I have been going to the FOX for over 25 years,......back when they were in the "old house" Coos has alwas been one of my favourite chefs and I have truly enjoyed his creations. Tis eveing we brought another couple who... more

It was ok

The 2 deep fried appetizers were good: calamari and the sweet chili shrimp. I felt that the sushi tuna appetizer "done 3 ways" had a misleading description. I was expecting something creative but it was just a few pieces of fish, some pieces had pepper, some had sesame seeds....but it was all done one way: defrosted. My partner got the... more

Disappointment

Have been here before and enjoyed a great experience. Was extremely disappointed this time. 1:00pm after lunch rush. 1 waitress, numerous tables, service was strained. Meal was extremely suspect!! Seafood linguine was terrible, white sauce more like chicken soup , runny and semi transparent?? 18% manditory service charge then hst on that again! Really.

Why haven't we gone here before

We've lived in Barrie for 17 years, but for some reason had never visited this restaurant. I guess we were stuck in a restaurant rut visiting the same place over and over again. What a happy suprise to try the Crazy Fox. We started with a caesar salad that had an amazing load of flavour, my husband had the steak... more

The desserts are great, but everything else is disappointing

If you go here at night, they keep the lighting dim and light candles, so you don't realize how dirty and rundown the place looks. My husband and I went here recently during daylight hours and I was shocked at the dirty floors and the cobwebs all over everything. They've stacked wine crates and broken branches all over and they're... more

A pleasure to eat here

Had a lovely dinner at the Crazy Box Bistro! We arrived nearly 1/2 hour early, but were seated right away. Our server brought freshly baked, warm buns and real butter to enjoy while we decided what to have.
I had the whole wheat ravioli stuffed with squash, with spinach and a cream sauce, and fresh parmesan cheese and beet chips... more

Superb

Once again excellent. My favourite restaurant in Barrie! Not only is the food to die for but the service is incredible. Thanks to server Mike M. - he could make anyone enjoy their visit.

Yet Another Great Experience

Another great dinner at The Crazy Fox Bistro during Barrielicious. Always able to get a table at this very busy restaurant which is greatly appreciated! The Cream of Escargot Soup was absolutely incredible and the Woodland Mushroom Penne was exactly what I expected, with a rich taste of mushrooms. Finished up with White Chocolate Creme Brulee. Couldn't have had 3... more

Humiliating Experience and it Just Got Worse

Recently six of us dined at this establishment. My son made the reservations and made it very clear that I was handicapped. He was told that there were three stairs and this was acceptable. When we arrived, they had us seated on the second floor, and I fell twice trying to get up the stairs. Imagine my nightmare when I... more

Called a bistro, but for me it's the quality of a fine dining restaurant in disguise...
Tucked away just off the street, so most would drive by, not realizing this little gem.

We were celebrating a birthday of one in our party.

There were 12 of us in the group and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Many who frequent upscale eating establishments and others who do not - and all enjoyed... more

HST policy left a bad taste

We had a very good meal and enjoyed the equally fine service. The room is lovely and handy parking was appreciated. All of that is very nice to have in a convenient location in central Barrie. The one downside is that the restaurant added a well deserved 18% gratuity ( which I would have left anyhow) BUT because they added... more

Handicapped humiliation

We had a birthday party of six adults, and advised in advance that my wife was in a wheelchair. The reservation was accepted on that basis. It's a good think she was newly using crutches, because the restaurant makes absolutely NO accommodation for disabilities. In order to access our table and go to the washroom, she had to navigate just... more

Big Creative Reliable

The food is always outstanding. The wine list is extensive and a little pricey at 300% of list. Service hits the mark. Always an enjoyable meal I just have a hard time paying the wine price, makes a small mark but is typical of top end eateries in Barrie.

So much fun! Great food, great service, great host

We booked a corporate Christmas party for a group of 10 with Lawna. She was easygoing, very accommodating and helpful. The bar area is as it appears in the pictures online. It was perfect for our group to be able to move around, be a little lively and have some fun with our gifts and ice breaker social activities without... more

Surprise inside

At first glance, the Crazy Fox is a homey little bistro with friendly staff - the food choices, however, tell a completely different story. This is food for the seasoned bistro crowd - it is eclectic without being pretentious, and the prices are in the upper-mid range. Not over-priced for the portion or restaurant ambiance, but not fast-food prices, either.... more

Good

I enjoy the Crazy Fox. The food is good and well presented. Service friendly and appropriate speed for the type of setting.

Great food

My wife and I went to The Crazy Fox for our Anniversary as it was recommended by a friend. We were greeted at the front entrance and seated quickly on the upper level. We were quick to notice the open kitchen which was visible through the glass enclosure (there is something to be said about a kitchen that you can... more

Great food and service

This is a jumping mid-high scale restaurant with excellent food. Whether it's off the menu or one of the daily specials, you can't go wrong. If you're lucky enough to be there on a veal parm day, order it!!
The service is always good and it's nice to see that owners are hugely present to welcome, greet and seat you... more

A clean place

Clean, good experience, but not what I would call great. We were with some friends, enjoyed the time though.

Overrated

Usually don't order beef but decided to order steak big mistake med well was very dry came with onion rings lightly battered but tasteless.Calamari fried battered so so have definitely had better.Staff pleasant. Asked for another table as empty seats all evening and our first seat was against the wall which was cramped and uncomfortable. I was told it was... more

Delicious and Different

We visited The Crazy Fox as we were in Barrie for a Birthday of a family member, so we decided to "try" this place not to get full, but to experience something different. First of all, friendly and professional service, the Hostess and the server Leslie made us feel as they were waiting especially for us to visit their place,... more

Superb

On a recent business trip to Barrie, I had the luck to stumble upon this excellent Bistro style restaurant.Being a Montrealer, spoiled by a multitude of great food establishments,I rate this restaurant up there with the best.Great food, super and friendly service,and a comfortable ambiance.I highly recommend The Crazy Fox.

Best restaurant in barrie

The Crazy Fox is one of our favourite restaurants in Barrie. They offer fine dining in a casual atmosphere. It's a great place to grab a drink and appetizer after work or to take the family for a great meal at reasonable prices. I would certainly recommend the Crazy Fox to anyone in Barrie looking for an awesome dining experience.