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Brie & Barrel Port Alberni's #1 Restaurant on TripAdvisor. Reservations are encouraged.
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A bowl of comfort at Brie & Barrel! Our coconut butternut squash soup with chilies, fresh ginger, cilantro & prawns, ser...
10/09/2026

A bowl of comfort at Brie & Barrel!

Our coconut butternut squash soup with chilies, fresh ginger, cilantro & prawns, served with Bouchra’s signature khobz with anise seeds. 🥰🍞

✨ Available today & tomorrow only before we close for a week! Come get your bowl while you can! ❤️

✨ A little taste of what’s waiting for you this week…There’s something special about this time of year — the colours, th...
10/07/2026

✨ A little taste of what’s waiting for you this week…

There’s something special about this time of year — the colours, the flavours, the beautiful ingredients — and we’ve been having a little fun bringing that feeling to your table. 😉

This gorgeous creation is just one of this week’s features:
Our roasted red beet hummus, golden beets, crispy roasted organic chickpeas with our house spices, butter lettuce, and that perfect finish of good olive oil & balsamic.

And if you’ve been meaning to come in and try some of our other delicious features… this is your week. 😉

Because after this week, we’re taking a little pause — a well-deserved break from October 13th to October 20th — to rest, recharge, and come back ready to cook for you again. ❤️

So before we close our doors for the week, come see us, come taste what we’ve been creating, and treat yourself to a beautiful meal.

✨ Reserve your table today for Bouchra’s iconic signature dishes. ✨

We can’t wait to welcome you. ❣️🥂

BOUCHRA’S LEMON CHICKEN RISOTTO | RISOTTO SERIES — PART  #3 ✨ Tell me… would you try dates in your risotto? I love bring...
10/03/2026

BOUCHRA’S LEMON CHICKEN RISOTTO | RISOTTO SERIES — PART #3 ✨

Tell me… would you try dates in your risotto?

I love bringing unexpected ingredients together and letting them tell their own story. This one is all about balance: the brightness of lemon, the sweetness of dates, the creaminess of cheese, and the crunch of cashews.

A little creativity, a lot of flavour, and comfort food with a gourmet twist.❣️

Hurry and make your reservation for tonight or next week. This delicious feature won’t be around for long, and trust us — you don’t want to miss it! 😉❣️

10/02/2026

KNOW WHAT YOU’RE SPENDING YOUR $ ON.

Real ingredients.
Made from scratch.
Made in-house.

Our sauces. Our bread. Our arancini, short ribs , chicken, everything.

I grew up shopping for food at local markets and cooking with real ingredients — and that still shapes everything I do today.❣️

No frozen bags. No shortcuts. Just real food.❣️

🍂 Crispy Brussels Sprouts 🍂A delicious autumn-inspired favourite on our menu. 🌱✨Our crispy Brussels sprouts are topped w...
10/01/2026

🍂 Crispy Brussels Sprouts 🍂

A delicious autumn-inspired favourite on our menu. 🌱✨

Our crispy Brussels sprouts are topped with crispy shallots and Padano cheese for the perfect combination of savoury, crunchy, and cheesy goodness.

Vegetarian & gluten-free, and absolutely delicious any time of year. 🤎

Come enjoy one of our menu favourites!

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A Moment of Respect 🤍In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our restaurant will be closed tonight ...
09/30/2026

A Moment of Respect 🤍

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our restaurant will be closed tonight as we take a moment to reflect, listen, and honour the history, stories, and experiences of Indigenous peoples.

We will reopen tomorrow and look forward to welcoming you back.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

A taste of Granada 🇪🇸One of Bouchra’s seasonal creations, inspired by the freshness, colour and simplicity I fell in lov...
09/25/2026

A taste of Granada 🇪🇸

One of Bouchra’s seasonal creations, inspired by the freshness, colour and simplicity I fell in love with on my latest trip to Granada, Spain.

Creamy burrata, juicy beef tomatoes, avocado, grapes, quinoa and plump dehydrated grapes, finished with toasted walnuts for that perfect crunch.

A drizzle of good olive oil, honey and balsamic, and a final touch of Maldon salt.

Fresh, vibrant, creamy, crunchy — and full of the flavours that brought a little piece of Granada home. 🤍



🍂 Bouchra’s Fall Risotto SeriesFall is a season of comfort, warmth, and beautiful ingredients; and for Bouchra, it’s als...
09/21/2026

🍂 Bouchra’s Fall Risotto Series

Fall is a season of comfort, warmth, and beautiful ingredients; and for Bouchra, it’s also a season of memories.❣️

Following the love for her Chanterelle & Wild Mushroom Risotto, Bouchra returns with a new creation: Pumpkin Risotto, inspired by a childhood favourite: couscous with vegetables and pumpkin.

She brings those familiar flavours into a delicate risotto, layered with ginger, turmeric, and nutmeg, enriched with Padano cheese, finished with crunchy pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of pumpkin seed oil.

A dish inspired by memory, shaped by tradition, and made entirely her own.

Coming next week — Bouchra’s Fall Risotto Series. ❣️

09/17/2026
✨ A little challenge turned into something beautiful… and our oven is BACK! 😊🔥We’re so happy to share this little win wi...
09/12/2026

✨ A little challenge turned into something beautiful… and our oven is BACK! 😊🔥

We’re so happy to share this little win with our lovely community. What could have been simply a setback became a reminder that challenges can push us to get creative, take action, and turn obstacles into opportunities. ❤️

Everything is running smoothly again, and to celebrate, Bouchra went straight back to doing what she loves — creating something fresh, nourishing, and completely from scratch.

Today’s feature is our fresh, authentic khobz, paired with Bouchra’s organic green hummus, creamy feta, and her homemade savoury harissa. Finished with a generous drizzle of good olive oil and a beautiful balsamic reduction, and toasted walnuts . ✨

We are so proud to call this creation our own — not just because of what’s on the plate, but because of the journey behind it. Sometimes a challenge slows us down, makes us rethink, and asks us to find another way. And when we do, we can come out the other side with something even more special.

This beautiful creation is vegetarian, nutrient-loaded, made from scratch, and made with love. 💚

Come see us and enjoy this special feature — because sometimes the best things come from turning a challenge into action, and action into something worth sharing.

Our oven is back, our kitchen is flowing, and we’re creating again! 🔥😊

Come taste the positivity. ❣️

Address

5059 Argyle Street
Port Alberni, BC

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 5pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 8:30pm
Friday 3pm - 9pm
Saturday 3pm - 9pm

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