My boyfriend took me here for dinner last night before we went to the movies and IT. WAS. AMAZING!!! We had the Crab Cake Garlic Mushroom Stack tapas, the Mixed Grill, the Spiced Beef Empanadas tapas and a side of Grilled House Vegetables to share... they were all SOOO DELICIOUS! The grilled marinated flank steak and creamy garlic parmesan grilled potatoes on the Mixed Grill were to die for... the shrimp were delicious too! The grilled vegetables came with zucchini and asparagus (2 of my faves) and cherry tomatoes and were grilled to perfection... and the staff were excellent! We're already talking about inviting friends to come with us when we come back again! So glad we found you! read more

Best food I've had in months. 2 servers supporting my table of two all night on the Saturday before Christmas. Great food, great service, great concept. Mic drop. read more

Barra Fion is a hidden gem in the Burlington area. I used to live in the neighborhood and completely missed this establishment and only recently gone with a group of friends. The interior has high ceilings and lots of chalk art on the walls. Lots of tables for 4s, 8s, and large parties. Looks like a great place to have family gatherings and group feasts. The service was a good pace, there was a good amount of food on the table at any given time and it took about 25-30 min from order to food at the table, we were one of the first groups in and the kitchen was probably still cold. By the time the next group (large party of 12+) arrived, things were much faster. The selection of tapas and main courses covers a large variety of proteins and tastes. Definitely try more dishes than you think you need. Our group of 4 grabbed 2 paellas (the traditionally and exotic forest mushrooms, go for the larger option), a "from the grill" option, and had the house made authentic churros for dessert. Don't skip the churros! They were huge and crispy and fluffy. Looking forward to hanging out with the same group here again. Maybe even stopping by just for the churros. read more

Food is amazing. Drinks were fantastic. We have traveled extensively and found that drinks are usually overpriced & disappointing. Here, the cocktails were amazing as were the appetizers. Great vibe here too! read more

I love tapas food so naturally we had to make our way to visit Barra Fionn. When you first get to the strip mall, it feels a bit old but once you enter the restaurant the atmosphere is completely different. You have the option of sitting on bar stools on high tables at the front near the bar or you can sit at the back at the low tables. We originally came here for Summerlicious but after seeing the price points and options on the regular menu we opted to order a few things off the regular menu instead, along with 2 glasses of wine (fyi it ended up coming to the same price as Summerlicious so I recommend doing this option instead). We ordered cassava fries, calamari, sliders topped with quail egg and a cheese plate to end the night. I was disappointed by the cheese plate because of the size of the cheese. But everything else was amazing. I was super surprised by the cassava fries and I highly recommend it when you come to visit! read more

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I really wanted to LOVE this place based on all the great reviews, but a solid 3* is the best we can do. My husband and I came here Friday for brunch and the patio is quite adorable. Lots of regulars here and all the waitstaff were all in PPE (yay)! It was a bit confusing to get seated because we weren't sure if we were supposed to wait by the patio or inside, so we awkwardly stood around until someone took pity on us and seated us. We ordered the mix grill, mushroom paella, and churros for dessert. The mix grill was AMAZING and everything was cooked great, especially the potatoes that came with it. So crispy and I could've probably eaten 5 portions of it on my own. The mushroom paella however, was such a disappointment. It came served in a plate with a bunch of uncooked enoki mushrooms and didn't have any of the delicious bite of any paella I've ever eaten. Kind of a bummer in that regard, but still an enjoyable meal nonetheless! Would come back to try their other tapas dishes, but please serve paella in a paella pan! read more

Barra Fion - Mushroom paella - Spanish Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

Really, really close to 5*s! My rating just can't be perfect because paella flavour wasn't quite there. For anyone who's been to Spain - or wants to go - this place is a complete treat! Sure, it's not as cheap, but there's no doubt that food is GOOD. Service is also very good, laid-back. I purposely chose this restaurant because I prefer less crowded restaurants - so headed here for a bday meal as opposed to going East into Toronto! It was basically the same distance as my other TO option, shorter commute, plenty of parking, and prices aren't super inflated. We had: Tomato/Beetroot/Burrata/ Salad - $9.50, Patatas Bravas - $7, Mixed Grill - $26, Exotic Forest Mushroom Paella - $18.50, Almond & Chocolate Espresso Cakes - $12, plus Red Sangria - $6 (Tappy Hour!!!), and a Latté - $4. Out of that list, highlights were definitely the Mixed Grill & Sangria! Salad + Patatas Bravas were also very good. The weakest was the Paella. It wasn't bad per se, I could taste the saffron, but I don't think they used bomba rice and there was a bit of a sour taste. Plus, it's not presented as it is in Spain, i.e. flat in a paella pan. Whomever was on the grill definitely knows how to cook meat as it was well marinated, cooked through, yet moist! Good food/service, casual, bar-y service, with much, much better value than Spanish restos in TO. read more

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I went to Barra Fion on Valentine's day with my wife. Nice vibe with live music. First time had a paella in Canada. Grilled sqiud with octupus was the best dish among the three we had. We would like to go back to just have that. read more

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Cute little ecclectic bar in a strip mall that served up Spanish tapas, but also had some live country music playing in the background. The wait staff were friendly and the place was pretty empty on a Friday night. We shared the blistered shishitos ( spicy!), The calamari and octopus (nicely grilled), the mushroom toast (pretty good and buttery although the mushroom flavor wasn't quite as deep as I was expecting) and the patatas bravas (hot and crispy with a fairly good sauce). We finished with some churros with chocolate and caramel sauce (I think we both liked the caramel sauce more!) That were hot and crispy. Overall a very surprisingly good find, would recommend! read more

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Great Tapas and drinks. Came here on a Monday night for work event and it was great. Service was attentive and courteous. Nice layout and not loud inside. Favorite items were the street corn with blackened shrimp, shrimp diablo, flank steak skewers, and mushroom toast. read more

Incredibly disappointed in the meals we had.Everything was over priced ie the Paella was substandard and bland. The Frites were frozen French fries with a small amount of cheese for $9.00. Very disappointed in the Pinot Grigio chicken that was bland with no cream sauce. it is obvious that the owners don't care. They are gouging people before they go under. Do yourself a favor and do not go to "Rip Off" Barra Fion. read more

Went here with a friend and he suggested the paella. I reluctant because I'd never tried it, but I'm so glad I did. It was incredible. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. I'd suggest it to everyone to try. The atmosphere was great here too. They had someone playing the piano and singing while we drank our cocktails. read more

Nice atmosphere and delicious, well prepared food. What more can you ask for? Awkward patio in parking lot area.

Beyond the food being awesome, I actually felt like I was in an American restaurant. Restaurant service is usually uneventful and blah in Canada but these guys have raised the bar to a new level. Will return for sure. read more

Barra Fion - Looking towards the kitchen in this COVID world. - Spanish Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

Nice place. It used to be a yoga studio I was told. This space is kind of impressive to the point that is practically out of place. This place looks like it belongs in downtown Burlington, Oakville, Toronto - take your pick. It looks like an establishment that is too upscale to be as affordable as it is and to be sharing a strip mall with Pizza Hut and Food Basics. We went for lunch, lunch in Burlington where we know lunch very well and the plethora of choices within a 10 minute drive. This place is special for Burlington in a sense that these types of places are few and far between but to charge 12 dollars for an entire lunch menu which includes a white or red wine or a local craft beer? This is sort of a steal... The choices are quite a few too, sandwiches, shrimp tacos, flat breads, etc. 12 bucks! I ended up going with Pacific caught salmon and a side salad. The portion size isn't huge but it's a great taste and a nice change for a good value. This is the type of place I'd go to for a CHANGE in what I eat more often. I can only go to McDonald's, A&W, Little Caesar's etc only so often. Break your pattern man, break it. Come here for a 12 dollar lunch at a nice sit down place and feel like you had a 40 dollar lunch. I'm coming back here to change up what I have for next time. It's not every day I will have fish that isn't fried on a Friday for lunch. This place can easily break the fast food habit at almost fast food prices. When we arrived there was maybe 15 people in the restaurant. By the time we left the place was almost at capacity. It seems the good food for good prices has caught on and understandably so. By the way the local beer I ended up with was Nickel Brook's Cause and Effect which is a lower IBU but still hoppy and tasty brew made right here in Burlington. read more

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I looked at the coupons on my desk at work for an idea for lunch and I wasn't too excited about anything, so I did a little digging on the Inet for some inspiration. I came across Barrafion on another website and decided to check out the reviews on Yelp...low and behold..no listing. I decided to scout out this new spanish influenced Tapas concept. Barrafion Tapas and Barrel..located in the upper part of Burlington (Upper Middle and Guelph Line) is roughly 6 weeks old. It is located near the Gator Ted's Sport bar and Grill (who also owns Barrafion) in the stripmall on the corner. Very unassuming from the outside, but warm and inviting on the inside. Chalkboard walls, dark wood accents, warm orange and red colors really lend itself to the Spanish theme. What attracted me here was there Mon-Fri lunch feature which is $12 and it includes a 16oz Local draft beer or a 5oz glass of wine. It seems to a rising trend in the Burlington area to offer a prix fixe lunch menu that includes an alcoholic beverage. An awesome value considering what fast food options that are supposedly a cheaper alternative than a sit down meal. Since I was a single diner, I sat at the bar. A great selection of imported and some local craft beers peppered the draft taps. They also had an eclectic selection of bottled beers as well. The service here was quick and friendly. The menu was explained thoroughly and some very good recommendations for lunch were given. I opted for the 16oz Nickelbrook beer and the Sandwich de cerno asado (Pulled pork sliders with Spanish styled egg on a brioche with Yucca fries topped with a homemade paprika ketchup and garlic aioli). The order was placed and as I waited I enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant. Cool chalk drawings were decorative and informative (features, winelists, beer options) the music was chill and the staff was friendly and talkative. My food arrived pretty quickly and I was impressed with the portion sizes. The pulled pork sliders were very good. The buns were fresh and the pork was moist and tender. The yucca fries were awesome and the homemade ketchup had a excellent kick. If your looking to experience the new prix fixe trend in Burlington which will give you a freshly made meal with a beverage (beer or wine) for $12. I would suggest Barrafion....or you can have the Big Mac combo across the parking lot for $11..just saying.. read more

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A Modern Day "Cheers" with a Spanish Tapas Twist The word "Fion" has a number of meanings but the one that perhaps best pertains to Barra Fion is "something representing a group of friends", and that definition certainly fits this social eatery in Burlington. This places is filled with lots of friendly discussions and happy people. Located in a small strip plaza in Burlington, it is difficult to get a sense of what exists inside until you are....well, inside. The smallish store front is easy to miss from a distance but the ambiance, service and food quality are hard to miss once you're inside. You will definitely get that "I must be downtown" feeling. I have always been a big fan of the "tapas" method of dining which consists of a number of small plates for sharing, however Spanish tapas with their love of sausage and other fatty foods can be great or awful, depending on the establishment. Barra Fion has a wide open kitchen at the back and uses very fresh ingredients to create many flavorful dishes ranging from light to heavier fare. The signature dishes include the Smoked Chicken Empanadas, which were excellent and their mussels. The only suggestion for the kitchen would be to use a thinner and less "crispy" piece of bread for the Mushrooms on Toast (trying to cut into it sent half of it flying :-). But everything we ordered was good. The service we received was also warm and friendly. Katia was excellent and was always there when we needed her. We felt her sense of humility and when we asked to sit at a table for four, we were accommodated without attitude (I understand that may have been difficult if we were there earlier) and now the bench by the kitchen would be our favorite spot! We will definitely be going back to Barra Fion and I'm sure I'll be there when I am dining solo, up at the bar. Thanks for a wonderful evening! PS I think you're gonna need a bigger bar!...lol read more

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Good Place. A bit pricey. They don't have a clue about a genuine paella (they give it a Mexican flare) but their churros are good and they hace good options. read more

The place was pretty busy as it was a Sat night. It was a last minute plan to come here so we didn't make a reservations. However the wait wasn't bad as it was just the two of us, we got seated after 20mins We were starving and ordered a few items based on yelp & waitress's suggestions Yucca Fries $7 -------------- I have seen Yucca at groceries stores but never ate it before. So when we saw it on the menu we had to try it!! The taste is similar to potato but the texture is a little bit rougher and drier in a good way. My fiance and I both loved it!! Their homemade tomato sauce goes so well with the fries as well. I cannot wait to go back and eat this again So glad when I tried new things and I actually loved it!! Traditional Paella $24 -------------------- The flavour of the rice is not as good as the Seafood Paella at Patria because the seafood flavour wasn't infused into the rice, tasted mostly like tomato. But the house smoked chicken..omg it was sooo delicious!! It smelled super smokey and the chicken was tender and burst of flavours. Next time I am going to get the paella without seafood because the smoked chicken definitely is the star of this dish (it is $6 cheaper too) Baked Brie ---------- This item is not on their regular menu. I love how when the waitress told us about the specials, she took out an ipad and showed us pictures too! And the food actually look the same as the pictures she showed us oh and I peeked at the next table who ordered the beef, even the pinkness in the middle looks the same as the picture The brie was melty and it goes really well with the sweetness of the figs and almond flakes. However the brie did get cold after a while and lost that gooey texture. But still so yummy So happy to find this gem in Burlington. Now I have another place to bring my friends and family to that is near home. There are still so many things I would like to try from here! read more

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We tried for the first time last night for my wife's birthday. The entrance doesn't look like much and we didn't know what to expect but it was Fantastic! Truly a hidden Gem and we will be back. Definitely order the octopus and calamari it has to be some of the best prepared octopus I've eaten in the GTA! It is their go to dish. The land and sea platter was great, plenty of food that 3 of us shared. Restaurant was very accommodating and respectful of my wife's shrimp allergy even substituting the shrimp skewer with our choice of beef or chicken. To top the meal off they prepared a nice churros plate to celebrate my wife's birthday. read more

Three stars because I appreciate that they voluntarily offered to take the oysters off my bill after I mentioned in passing that they were gritty. Wanted to do a buck a shuck so sat by myself at the bar. There were plenty of people seated but only one person shucking. It's not elegant shucking but it's a dollar an oyster I was prepared for some shards. Fast forward I order oysters and they are fresh but I feel like I am licking pavement. I also decided to order octopus because I really wanted to try Toronto's Bar Isabel's grilled octopus. But of course that place is at another price level. The dish is octopus AND calamari, but I am told that you can order either or...So my dish was entirely octopus. Would have preferred the texture to be firmer. I actually adore the rubbery texture of fried squid tentacles and was hoping that octopus would be chewier but it was doughy-like eating a yeasty thick yoga mat. But the garlic sauce with the crunch of thinly sliced green peppers was excellent. Finally the rydler grapefruit drink whatever that was, was a random selection but went down well with oysters. I think like this: if you are serving octopus it should be perfect. Apparently they are very intelligent, so make them extra delicious. read more

Barra Fion - Octopus dish - Spanish Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

Before Covid, we loved eating in the restaurant many times. Now we are happy to enjoy takeout . Their food is delicious!! The calamari diablo is spicy and flavourful. Mexican street corn salad is fun and fresh. Mixed grill has plenty of tasty protein. Pulled pork sliders ate a good deal for price. Order and you can't go wrong! read more

Barra Fion - Spanish Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

Awesome spot. Very true about you being surprised you are in a strip mall if you don't look outside you would never know. The food was excellent. Tuesday had a $6 select Tapas list. Everything we had was delicious and the portion sizes were just right. Wine list was great. Would like to go back on a Wednesday for 1/2 bottles of wine;) Service was friendly and efficient. Will be back for sure! read more

Came for taste of Burlington and was not disappointed! The food was fantastic. My favourite was the beef empanadas and my husband's was the calamari diablo. The churros was also very good. I'd come back to try out the other tapas dishes. read more

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Outside this place doesn't look like much but inside the atmosphere and the food flavours packed a delightful punch... everything was amazing from our chickpea curried tacos, to the fiesta board and then on to dessert which was the Caribbean pudding. The only reason I didn't give it a five star was because the chicken wings on our fiesta board were a bit dry, but everything else, including the service was great! Can't wait to go back!! read more

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Food was absolutely fantastic; their mussels are to die for! Had live music as well.

Was in about a month ago, first time. Great food, really amazing staff. Make sure to get the churros for dessert!

Second time there and now a new favourite, friendly, attentive service and delicious small plates of tastiness. Worth the visit for the chorizo stuffed olives alone! Also had the meatballs, empanadas and patatas bravas, all perfectly seasoned and just enough to share. Cosy, warm atmosphere and a very relaxing experience overall, don't let the strip mall turn you off read more

Well worth the 1.15 hr drive from home to have lunch. The location is interesting in the Food Basic strip plaza but don't let that turn you off. Once you walk in the atmosphere is warm and welcoming with an open kitchen and great lighting. We ordered tapas from the dinner menu to start. Highly recommend the grilled calamari and the octopus. We added the shrimp with chorizo with a rich spicy tomato sauce, so good I can eat that all day with a baguette to sop up the sauce. My main was the pulled pork with yucca fries. Fries were good with home made ketchup and mayo on them. Next time I would ask for the ketchup and mayo on the side since it made the fries soggy. The pull pork could have used more seasoning in the form of a sauce. My guests had salmon and salad and shrimp taco and salad. They enjoyed it all. The best part is the meal came to $67 which included 2 classes of wine. Unbelievable!!!!! Overall a great experience with efficient wait staff checking on us regularly. Will definitely come back for the tapas menu read more

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Great menu, will go back again and again to try it all! We cant say enough good things about the food, just wonderful. We had the mushroom pizza, bread basket, and beet salad with a beer. We ordered a few other items but they got misplaced or lost. We will return, with great expectations. Well worth a visit. read more

Delicious tapas in a comfy, hip environment. Some portions were a little small for the price. The yucca frites were delicious and a generous portion. It would have been nice to have the homemade ketchup separate from the frites instead of on top. Another fairly priced dish were the mussels - we had the creamy sauce and goat cheese which was bursting with flavour. Meatballs and chorizo/shrimp were good but small. We found the calamari/octopus could have been better.... It was a bit too charred and somehow still chewy. Bruschetta had a few too many salty notes. We are not heavy eaters and we spent $23 on food per person before taxes, ordering 8 dishes for 4 people. read more

You gotta eat here!!!! My husband and I went last night one of our pre baby date nights and enjoyed ourselves every moment. The food is amazing. The service is friendly and inviting. We had tapas which we love however some places let us down in the taste department. Not this place. We had the pulled pork tacos, which by the way are to die for, shrimp and chorizo satay, fritto misto, chorizo stuffed olives, and churros with caramel. Holly wowza. Definitely going back next week. Thank you for the great experience. read more

Went there on a Friday night for a date night and thought it was amazing. Had the roasted peppers, cheese board, Mediterranean board, and the boyfriend had some sort of sausage stuffed corn bread. Couple of drinks and it was around $80. Service was amazing and the food was delicious. Because we have such varrying tastes it's great when we can get a bunch of little things and share. Prices were definitely less then expected which is always a bonus. Highly recommend it for a casual night out. Only reason for the 4 stars is that the place is on the small side so the tables are very close together almost lIke you were sitting with the people at the table beside you so not exactly a cosy table for two. Still I definitely would go back. Lots of options for people of different dietary tastes. read more

Great food at a terrific price point, the best sangria around, the staff and owner are very friendly they make you feel at home, the restaurant has a very unique and cozy feel. If I could give a 5 plus stars I would. read more

Was here around 10pm on a Saturday night. Great service as our wine glasses were never empty. Had the mussels w cream and bacon, grilled calamari/octopus, and peppers. I was impressed with how tender the octopus was..i wished there was more! read more

Barra Fion - Great calamari and octopus - Spanish Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

I have been to Barra Fion several times and each time has been a unique experience. Once was brunch with a friend. The next was a fundraiser for the women's shelter. A family dinner. Staff party. And most recently a girls night out for cocktails and entertainment. Every single one has been remarkable and I always feel welcome and well looked after. It's so nice to have such a great place in North Burlington! read more

Cosy place, the environment is fantastic. I'm from Mexico and I tried the Pulled pork tacos... they were awesome. The service was outstanding and the prices are fair based on what you get. Definitely we will make this place one of our recurrent restaurants to visit. read more

Very nice, quaint little spot tucked away in a shady strip mall. The tapas options are eclectic and creative. The soshito peppers were honestly my favorite dish and super addictive. I wanted to eat 300 of them, but I'm sure my butt wouldn't appreciate that. The chorizo meatballs and pizzas are also delicious. The pork skewers had nice flavor, but were slightly overcooked. Wine and beer list wasn't huge, but there were some nice offerings which will compliment many of the dishes. Service was solid. Overall a nice little spot for sharing lots of bites and throwing a few back. read more

Amazing service, and amazing food! We did a girls night out and split a bunch of tapas. Had the margarita pizza, crab cake mushrooms, shrimp tacos, goat cheese & beet arugula salad, and warm burrata cheese dish - all super amazing! Definitely recommend this place, and definitely will go back! Tapas range from $9-14. Smaller portions but filling and so worth it! read more

Barra Fion - Warm Burrata Cheese Dish - Spanish Near Me - Burlington, Ontario

Went with friends last night, there were 6 of us we all love Tapas, share plates. The service was great very attentive. Shared the charcuterie board, the bacon jam yummy the duck was delice, then had the shrimp tacos - outstanding, the Mediterranean thin crusted pizza which we could not finish. Brought it home and having it for lunch today. read more