Marvelous Neighborhood Gem

This quaint personal (and local) favorite delivers consistently delicious meals and upscale service in a quaint, comfortable and tremendously decorated Bistro-style dining room.
The food is Stellar. Full stop. Mel's selection of plates is constantly changing with the seasons to spotlight local ingredients. Chefs Sarah and Em serve up all your favorite comfort foods with a "groovy twist". They... more

Delicious

We are Friday night foodies in Barrie , and frequent the usual hot spots often...we tried This place tonight.. ... What a great decision, The menu was new and interesting , and the dishes full of flavour...you had me at Bacon jam and scallops ! Outstanding ! most definitely needs some lessons in decor and ambiance , yes the food... more

Great Food and Service

Now this is a true bistro with excellent quisine and service. Open kitchen with the chefs in plain view preparing your meal, the wine racks you can browse and then actually select your wine and carry the bottle to your table and the owner on hand to help take orders and serve dishes !! Fantastic little secret in Barrie, Onrtario

Very warm and charming welcome

Before your second visit, you feel right at home. Very friendly owner
Great soups (very different). Not many choices of app and starters, but all very good. Changing menus (every month or so).
A little noisy (strangely) and a little too warm (kitchen is very close).
Great quality ingredients but food presentation is on the decline (the last 4 months... more

Rehearsal dinner

My husband and I reserved groovy Tuesdays for our wedding rehearsal dinner and were very pleased we did. Melanie was amazing in building a personal menu for our guests. The food and service were second to none and we really got the feeling that the whole staff cared about our experience. Further, Melanie bought us a wedding gift to help... more

Great for lunch

Mostly we go there for lunch when visiting Barrie, friendly staff, good food and service. They especially make a lovely omelette at lunch time. Nice warm atmosphere.

Casual elegance and comfort food with a gourmet twist

I am frequently at Groovy Tuesdays Bistro for lunch. The food never falls short of superb – something like comfort food with a gourmet twist. The staff is always gracious and accommodating with menu modifications or requests. One of my favourite lunch menu items is the burger, they are fresh homemade burgers and they are always garnished with a delectable... more

Overpriced and Pretentious

I gave it a rating of "average" because that's what it is. I decided a couple of years ago that I'd never return but was talked into it today by a friend. I doubt I'll be going back. The two of us went for lunch and had barely set foot in the door when we were asked if we had... more

Groovy Tuesday's Again and Again

It is not often that I would provide more than one review for the same restaurant but after visiting GT's several times, it is with high regard that I feel compelled to once again give high honors to this local bistro. Each plate is made with such care by Sarah, Emily, and Tasha. The dishes are a combination of comfort... more

Groovy Tuesday's Bistro, Barries hidden gem

I am a road warrior, so when I have an exceptional experience, I feel compelled to share with others. While on business, I discovered Groovy Tuesday's Bistro in Barrie, Ontario's wonderful downtown business district. We were greeted by Melanie, the owner. The atmosphere is simple, elegant, and comfortable at the same time. The menu was very creative and I just... more

Must visit

I visited this fabulous bistro with my girlfriends last night, and was really impressed. I loved the fact that the kitchen was open for all patrons to view, the chef was willing to make dietary restrictions an option, and the food was fresh and very good. I would be more than happy to return next time I'm up in Barrie!!... more

Uninteresting

Went in for lunch with a colleague. From the other reviews, I'd say go for dinner.
I get it...healthy eating - but does it have to be boring?
No salt on table or offered and if there was ever food that needed salt, this was it! Menu items and specials were very healthy and very boring. We both opted for... more

Yummy

Superb menu with fresh and healthy foods creating delicious meals. Lovely atmosphere with excellent wine choices. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner. Chefs work within view of patrons. Wonderful team provides exceptional service.

Will not disappoint

On a friends recommendation we had dinner here & were completely amazed! Certainly the best meal we have had out from our appetizers of tacos, grilled calamari to main course of lobster risotto with seared scallops & sweet potato ravioli to our desserts....tasty! Great wine selection and the service was excellent!

Wow! Fantastic

This was a spectacular meal! A friend and I both have food allergies and the restaurant was most accommodating. Everything was fresh and delicious. I had duck and my friend had the pickerel--both were excellent.
Great service. We would certainly return

Not impressed. We waited 55 minutes in a nearly empty restaurant between the time we ordered and the time our entrees arrived. No one came to acknowledge the wait or give a reason for it. The food was decent but certainly not worthy of the price point. Will not return.

Pleasant surprise - wish we had gone sooner

Having gone to many other restaurants in the Barrie area, we decided to try something different for a change, and we ventured on Groovy Tuesdays.
We arrived for an early weeknight dinner, and we were the only patrons. The specials were very tempting, along with the regular menu, however my friend and I decided to share a few appetizers to... more

Simply perfect

Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service, divine food. Whether you eat out most nights or once a year, this is sure to become one of your favourite spots in Barrie! Thank you for making our anniversary so special this week. We'll be back - again and again!
PS. House-made peanut butter ice cream & brownies and the white chocolate cheesecake with Creme... more

Pleasant Surprize

After debating were to eat on Friday night, my wife's friend told us about a small (25-30) seat gem.
This Bistro is located just across the steet from the old city hall on Colliar St. It is a nice place for a impressing first date or an romantic diner for two. The menu is always changing , so one never... more

This restaurant is one of my favourites in Barrie. The menu is small but it is always varied and no matter what you order you know it is going to taste amazing. Presentation, food portions and just good food makes this restaurant a hit for us as we'll as anyone we send there.

Nice place for lunch

When they dropped the breakfast service more than a few people needed to find another favorite place. Quality food and a friendly staff. Convenient to City Hall.

One of the best resturants in Barrie

The food is excellent, best calamari ever. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and the service is very good. Highly recommend!

Exceptional place

Very nice place to eat. Food is very tasty and team that works there are attentive to customer needs. A new favorite in Barrie.

Always excellent

One of my most favourite restaurants in Barrie. The food is perfect, service excellent and the portions exact

Fantastic food and amazing service

I have been reviewing restaurants for a while now and have eaten at 5 star restaurants across the globe including New York City and Europe. Groovy Tuesday's is one of those "diamond in the ruff" restaurants that once discovered immediately becomes a favorite. They serve many lovely dishes from braised beef to mac n' cheese. The food is creative, top... more

Best in barrie

New menue is great try the chicken My guest thought the steak was very good. Wine list good for a small bistro

anniversary dinner with friends

atmosphere was great food was very tasty and well priced and service was excellent would go back again

Allways brilliant

Small and personal. Daily specials keep it interesting.

We love it

Great spot for a quiet dinner - excellent food quality and good service. I love it for lunch too. It's informal but nice enough for a romantic dinner for two. We also enjoy dining here with friends. The brown rice bowls on the lunch menu are delicious!

Always a good time

Fantastic food...
I love going in on Thursday nights.
Nice small atmosphere.
I would love if updated the flooring, it would be a whole new place!
Great spot overall

Good but there are better in town for the money

Ate there for the first time on Monday. The meal was good but worked out to 100 dollars and no alcohol. Red wine reduction on the beef was very salty. Service was acceptable but not exceptional. Atmosphere was cool.

A Great Place for quiet casual dining

My wife and I brought in the New Year at Groovy Tuesdays in Barrie Ontario.
I recommend this restaurant. It is a casual cozy place. The service is excellent.
They have a mirror over the meal preparation area, so you can view dinner being prepared. It adds to the anticipation.
The food is delicious. Get a window seat if you... more

Wonderful place

I went here for a lunch meeting, and the food, service and atmosphere was fantastic! Also the value was good! They were very busy for lunch, and it's no surprise why. Will definitly go here again!

Tucked Away in downtown Barrie

We decided to try this Bistro after reading the reviews on Trip Advisor. It didn't disappoint! Quiet little place, with a good choice of items on the menu. The lamb shank was excellent ($26), and the seafood pasta was well-prepared. Portions were generous. Service was attentive - the server even asked if the music was too loud, and adjusted the... more

Amazing Food & Great, Quiet Atmosphere

I went to Groovy Tuesday's for a dinner with some collegues for the Holidays! We were a group of about 8-10 people. The menu had some really great options - I loved how unique the food options were, not like your usual boring meals offered at most restauraunts.
I had the Ravioli Bon Bons - highly recommended! They were SO... more

Romantic, Tasty, Classy

This is a great little restaurant to take that someone special for a dinner. The food was great, the service friendly, and the atmosphere very classy. It's a fairly new restaurant (new ownership) and so far so good.

Attentive Service & wonderfully prepared food

This is a great little place in Barrie. Very nice atmosphere wonderful menu, delicious food! All in all we have a great night out. It is a small place and reservations would be recommended to avoid disappointment. The menu covers all the basics and appealed to everyone in our group. A great place to go for dinner.

Excellent food, service and ambience

The food is always good here - fresh, appropriate portion size, good variety. Service is outstanding.

Big fan of this restaurant, I've been coming for years. It's got an intimate chic feel, it's classy, but not overly fussy. White linen tablecloths and fresh flowers at each table. The menu isn't huge, but I've never been at a loss to find something I like. The hubby and I went for dinner last night. To start we split a Ceasar salad. If you're having it as an appetizer, one's plenty for two... more

The atmosphere of this place is clean fresh and I felt like I was sitting in little spring cabin. Corks line the ceiling, striking abstract art along the walls and fresh cut yellow flowers were on every table. The kitchen is open so you can see where the magic happens...

Our waitress was super cute, friendly and attentive. I am almost positive that she is either the owner or the manager.
We... more

My favourite Restaurant

I love love LOVE this restaurant. The atmosphere is very friendly and warm, and the food has never let me down. They use only the freshest ingredients and you can tell that the meals are prepared very carefully and with great attention to detail. I love the tenderloin, the lamb, and the specials are always amazing. I really can't say... more