I have seen over the last couple years a number of negative reviews by folks who did not like the food at the Barbary Fig. They seemed off the mark to me, but I thought maybe I’d just gotten comfortable over the years... (1 reply, last updated by Jordan August 8, 2009)

. We love good food and continually hope to add new restaurants to our twin city list. So, saturday nite we ventured to st. paul to eat at Barbary Fig, which I had been reading about since we moved here. It seems like people... (11 replies, last updated by AnneInMpls August 26, 2008)

Aha. Now everything is clear. Boukha is not made from figs we know as “mission” or “calmyrna”. Boukha is obtained by the distillation of “figues de Barbarie” (prickly pears) from Tunisia and Turkey. This... (11 replies, last updated by MOREKASHA March 13, 2009)

Barbary Fig on Grand Avenue in St. Paul has been a favorite with me for years. It’s closed on Tuesdays by the way. Signature Cafe in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Mpls also comes to mind. I hope the latter has sorted... (1 reply, last updated by michael June 9, 2004)

Coincidentally, Reddyrat just posted about a rabbit dish at the Barbary Fig. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/391923#2486509 This dish sounds marvelous – I’ve got to get to Barbary Fig while it’s still on the menu!... (15 replies, last updated by Michael Florey April 24, 2007)

I’ll put in a vote for Barbary Fig. Great patio and wonderful people watching. There should be a few flavorful but easy to digest items on the menu. (17 replies, last updated by Michael Florey July 10, 2007)

at the Barbary Fig is a great way to spend an evening if it isn’t too hot. The food is superb and reasonably priced. Best fish and veggies in town. Walk to the Grand Old Creamery after dinner for homemade ice cream. (4 replies, last updated by sumac July 21, 2005)

I’ve always enjoyed Barbary Fig, on Grand Avenue in St. Paul. They do Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food with a large French influence. They also have very nice outside seating on a deck. (10 replies, last updated by Alan Ward August 27, 2003)

Hell’s Kitchen — great, creative breakfast in downtown Minneapolis on 10th St. La Bon Vie — great, creative breakfast on Selby Ave. in St. Paul (try the “green eggs and ham”) Barbary Fig — eat... (3 replies, last updated by Jordan June 21, 2004)

so. For truly casual places I like Mildred Pierce and Barbary Fig in St. Paul. Zander is also pretty casual and excellent, also in St. Paul. (6 replies, last updated by Jeff June 22, 2003)

You could get her a gift card for Barbary FIg for some fun foods to take home...if you are thinking breakfasts you could think about sending her to two different places-like cash to go to AL’s Breakfast, and then a gift... (17 replies, last updated by MrSlippery October 30, 2008)

prefer not to drive too far. Would love unique places—no chains, prefer no bar food—and need restaurants with vegetarian options. I have read some on here about Kyber Pass, Barbary Fig, and Babani’s but not all... (5 replies, last updated by llman September 14, 2009)

I believe I had grilled sardines at the Barbary Fig (Grand Ave., St. Paul) a couple-three years ago. The dish may have been a nightly special; p’raps others who have been more recently can confirm that this isn’t a... (5 replies, last updated by kcmarshall August 26, 2006)

Restaurant Alma is open on Sunday night, and it’s one of the best places in town. Convenient to the Dome after a game. In St. Paul Barbary Fig on Grand is open, and always great. (3 replies, last updated by Loren3 May 18, 2005)

I have a 6 year old and a 3 year old, and they have been going to restaurants since day 1. For something different I would recommend: 1. Barbary Fig on Grand Avenue. Great North African food. The grilled fish specials are superb.... (3 replies, last updated by Leslie June 5, 2003)