Crazy Fox Bistro

Review: I've eaten at the Crazy Fox many times and most recently I brought one of my friends for her first time. The decor is a little outdated but warm and pleasant and the atmosphere is lovely. We were greeted by our server who was very friendly and professional. The menu is great, and surprisingly affordable with Canadian and European influences in the dishes. Without being too overwhelming there is a large selection with something to please everyone.

For our appetizers we ordered the Tandoori Calamari and Prosciutto-wrapped Goat's cheese; both dishes arrived in a timely manner and piping hot. The calamari here is the best I've ever eaten, perfectly cooked and seasoned with a delicious lime-sesame yogurt dip. The tandoori spice might scare some folks off but it is very mild and accentuates the delicate flavour of the squid. The prosciutto-wrapped goat's cheese is a combination that is surprisingly delicious. I asked for a mesclun salad instead of the beets that usually come with it and the kitchen happily obliged.

We had the Miso-blackened cod and Bouillabaisse for our main courses and the cod is absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious! I've heard it being hailed as the best cod in the city and I'm disappointed that it wasn't included in the new menu. For dessert the chocolate pillars are a must-have! Delicious cappucino ice cream sandwiched between cinnamon-spiced brownie cake, covered in chocolate ganache and rolled in toasted almonds. It's so good, and not too chocolatey at all!

Overall I rate the restaurant a five out of five. The service and atmosphere are great, and the food is absolutely top-notch. What some people don't understand is that good, quality food takes time and care to create -- don't expect everything to appear in seconds! When you want to have a real dining experience, leave the kids with a sitter, take your time, and come with an open mind.

Review: One word - fantastic! We went here last Saturday night for my friends birthday. It was our first time, but had heard good things about it. The ambiance was nice & relaxing, wait staff was terrific...food was absolutely delicious! Nice portion sizes as well, and the presentation was great! This is real gourmet food, and the prices were reasonable for what you got. There were 4 of us, and we were all extremely pleased with our meals. I would return in a heartbeat and would definately recommend this place - its fabulous!

Review: The service was friendly enough, but got almost too friendly, The waiter and a hostess kept hovering around and near our table all evening making a private conversation impossible. The drinks were bad, I ordered a manhatten and got triple sec in club soda. The food lacked flavor. The restaurant was very well decorated however, and it was a very romantic setting. I would try it again to try some other things on the menu before I condemned it.

Review: over cooked&dry pheasant lack of flavour,great wait staff ,appetizers very tastey ,the salomon /lobster how can i say nicely did not sit well after we got home.

Review: The Crazy Fox Bistro is the place to go with friends and clients if you want to be assured of a wonderful dining experience. The staff and owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. The only suggestion I would have is to keep features simple and ensure the staff can quickly memorize them and not read them off a piece of paper.

The food is spectacular; the Boston Pear Salad is one we brag about often. The desserts make my mouth water just thinking about them, and the entrees are presented in such a way that it’s almost too pretty to touch.

To the man who complained about his starving child. The atmosphere is casual but relaxed and this is a dining experience. We have been taking our daughter there for a number of years, but we go prepared for a 3 hour dining experience usually with a good book, or something else for a child to enjoy while adults enjoy atmosphere and good conversation. Our kids seem to be growing up with fast food and come to expect a meal to be delivered in 30 minutes or less. That is sort of sad. So a place like The Crazy Fox Bistro provides an opportunity to teach our children about the lost art form of dining but if they are impatient children this may not be the place for them anyway.

Parking has always been an issue at this location, but if you are dining with a gentleman he will let you off at the door, and park the car so you don’t have to manoeuvre the steep parking lot in heels. Sorry guys.

If you are concerned about the price. Check out their menu and then compare it to some of the high end chains such as The Keg. Your total bill will be only dollars different for the same items, but instead of a young adult cooking your steak and thinking about where the party is that night, you have a true chef preparing your plate at The Crazy Fox.

Crazy Fox Bistro has wonderful owners who give back to the community in so many ways and provide Barrie with a top notched dining experience for any occasion.

Review: Tried it out during the summer Barrielicious deal (as well as a few other restaurants). Great meal! They didn't skimp on the meal like another barrielicious restaurant did! awesome atmosphere, great night

Review: My boyfriend and I stopped into the Crazy Fox after a long day of travelling; not from the area, we certainly weren't overly dressed up and had no idea what to expect. We came in shortly before closing time and given that we are both slow eaters, our waitress had to stay for quite some time to wait for us to finish up. Whereas many servers would be visibly annoyed by the inconvenience, she was charming and lovely. Her wine suggestions were impeccable and the food was wonderful. The only complaint either of us was that the there was very little seasoning on any of the food. While this was a refreshing experience given that so many places over-season their food, we both agreed that the food could have been cooked in such a way as to bring out the natural flavours of the food. Other than that minor criticism, we were very impressed and will make a point of returning, perhaps a little earlier in the evening!

Review: I took my wife to the Crazy Fox for our 5th Wedding Anniversary-we were surprised to have live FREE entertainment whom I wouldnt have had issue paying a cover charge to hear!! The ambience is casual /informal which encouraged a dance to our wedding song. The staff allowed for our private conversation all the while ensuring our wine was topped off and all our dishes arriving hot and timely. A cast of mature/knowlegdeable staff do make a difference!! We had one anniversary in Vegas at a 5 star hotel-Coos' Yellow fin and rack of lamb were bar-none the best in the business. I've read some of the poor reviews-its not a place if your hurried/stressed to get in and out with a TODDLER! Enjoy, relax, catch up with your spouse over an excellent wine, and savour every bite..........

Review: We have dined in most of the restaurants in Barrie except Crazy Fox Bistro. After hearing many good things, decided to give it a try. Was not disappointed. The Chef's Platter was a great idea, five different appetizer's changed nightly by the chef. Great opportunity to sample different creations. Ours included crab cake, pork spring rolls, shrimp cocktail, beef tenderloin and chicken satay. Very good, enough to share with two. The wine was a bottle that the restaurant was recommending that evening. A bottle not available in the LCBO so decided to try and again was very good. The main dishes were fantastic. The Lamb Lollipops were incredible. Haven't seen lamb racks that big in a restaurant in awhile. The duck was very flavourful, however a little on the tough side. Even with this factor, there was nothing left on the plate.
Our server was very polite and very helpful in helping us decide. She was very honest with the menu, something not seen too often. We were very impressed and would definitely return. Thanks for a great evening!!

Review: Thought we would try this restaurant during the Barrielicious festival since we have never been there before. IT WAS AWESOME! Best kept secret in Barrie.... Will be back