We didn't have reservations but we arrived right when the restaurant opened at 5:00 p.m. and they…read morewere able to seat us right away. We got a beautiful spot on the patio and I loved how they had heaters to keep us warm. We started with some appetizers and they were absolutely amazing. I especially loved the octopus. For means we got the salmon which was a daily special. Everything was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. ​​​​​​​​​

Wow! We had a reservation for Wolf in the Fog our last night in Tofino and it couldn't have been…read morebetter! The entire place felt elevated but cozy - our table was upstairs under beautiful wooden beams and big windows overlooking the town. The vibe was lively but not too loud on a Tuesday evening. Service started out wonderfully and we regularly received fresh table settings between courses, however we had a switch in waitstaff later in the meal and it was incredibly slow at the end. No big deal since we weren't in a rush but something to note that it could be hit or miss. The food, on the other hand, was 100% on point. We ordered the potato crusted oyster appetizer and I was blown away - innovative and delicious. For my main, I got the halibut in a curry sauce that was just perfection. My friends tried the sea board, seaweed salad, and scallop gratin, and loved all of it. This meal was a highlight of our vacation.

Knowing the western side of Vancouver Island is known for great seafood options, we selected the…read moreGreat Room to try some! The hostess was was very nice and gave us a table with a view (which I'm sure would have been striking if it hadn't been dark unfortunately). Still, we ordered prawns and a 1/2 dozen oysters to start off with a bottle of Blue Mountain Sauvignon Blanc. (i wasn't nervous about the oysters as the north pacific is clean for raising them). For dinner my partner opted for the chicken platter that she really enjoyed; lots of fresh components and interesting small side portions. I had the scallops and pork belly that I have never had before, but would absolutely have again here. Add this restaurant to your list whether staying in the lodge or not. I agree reservations are a good idea unless you plan to go in an off time.

Dined at the Great Room as part of our 3 day amazing stay at Long Beach Lodge Resort. They are…read moreavailable for brunch, Happy Hour, and dinner with reservations highly recommended. We came for dinner and the view of Cox Bay is unbelievable! We got to watch the sunset and it was incredible. Too bad they don't have an outdoor patio but considering the rain, wind, and storm weather in Tofino, there's probably a reason why. Decor and ambiance is cozy, elegant, airy, and timeless elegance. Service here is attentive and warm. We ordered the house made bread to start (small comes with 6 pieces) with sourdough and charred leek butter. This was really homey and comforting. I ordered the Shrimp Carbonara for my entree and my partner got the Crispy Chicken sandwich. The shrimp carbonara take on the dish is served with udon noodles, shrimp, smoked black cod, butternut squash and topped with soft egg in a miso butter, garlic, chili, and parmesan sauce. The dish was hearty, filling, flavourful, yet not too heavy. It really hit the spot and I enjoyed it quite a bit. My partner enjoyed his huge Crispy Chicken sandwich and was thrilled that they had enough hot sauce on the chicken for some kick. Come for the views, food, or service - you can't go wrong. They also currently have a special multi-course for under $50/person from 5pm to 6pm.

Emily is OUTSTANDING. michelin star service, she was the vehicle to the entire vibe of the night…read more it was saturday night, eve of mother's day and it was PACKED. we happily waited because there is a lot to do at hotel zed, including arcade games and a sunken-lounge area with a ton of games. i would rather wait for a meal cooked with love and support local over something ingenuine in a beautifully historically rich town like Tofino. coming to hotel zed, ROAR- you will be IMPRESSED. mahalo nui to emily and everyone at hotel zed for making my family and i feel so welcome and happy!

We enjoyed this place!…read more Wonderful service, great portions, nice plant based and vegetarian options. Beautiful open kitchen. Thoughtful menu. The ambiance is clean and bright, nice for a comfortable yet elevated dinner to catch up with friends or loved ones. We'll definitely be back.

The Bear describes itself as an "elevated sports bar". What this translates to is a laid back and…read moreupbeat but classy vibe and a menu of sophisticated but approachable dishes. And of course there are TV's. They were a little busy when I visited on a Monday night but you didn't need a reservation to be seated right away. The service was good. My waitress was very friendly. While the food wasn't lightning fast, it took less time than I expected to get my entree after ordering given that they seemed busy, and my dessert came out very quickly. I had: Foragers martini: This tasted exactly as you would expect from the name. Spruce-flavoured anything was not actually in the ingredient list, but I would describe the flavour of the cocktail as "sprucey". It was pleasantly strong. Grilled wild sockeye salmon: My first thought was that this was a small portion for the price, but the huge plate was deceiving and this was actually a very satisfying serving with a large cut of salmon and a healthy heaping of farro salad. The salmon was cooked perfectly - I loved how the skin got crispy and flaky. The farro salad was hearty and delicious on its own or with the salmon, and the pickled fennel and the orange coulis were interesting compliments to enhance the dish. Chocolate basque cheesecake: I was going to choose this anyway, but my waitress also recommended it. This was a great basque cheesecake - rich with a slightly burnt crust. The candied hazelnut brittle totally elevated it. The slice was big enough to share, but it was really good and surprisingly not too heavy, so I finished it by myself easily. It was so expensive though... I was staying at the hotel so I got 10% off food, and even then I spent $80 after tip! I knew it was going to be expensive and decided to treat myself since it was my last night in Tofino, but I think without the 10% I would've gone somewhere else anyway. Even with the whole "elevated" thing and acknowledging that the food and drink was not at all what I would consider typical sports bar food, it felt so bad to spend $80 on one person at a place calling itself as a sports bar.

The food was amazing! We came on a night with moments of gusts. Not sitting close to a heater meant…read moreit felts like forever for food to arrive. We appreciate the server wasn't a dan of the chill so it took a while for our food to come. We recommend sitting inside unless it's a hot summers day. We ordered the maq burger and schnitzel sandwich which was really good. We initially went to Tough city sushi but I wasn't pleased with the "take these menu and seat yourself - and only take the 2-person seater". The service here was amazing in comparison. Life is too short for shitty service. This place I would recommend. Food and Service are worth it.

Probably the most romantic bar to be in Ukee. Great views, with tables both indoors or outdoors…read more Nice dim lighting. High end decor. Great attentive service. I only had a root beer, so can't comment on the cocktails. For food, I only had the Qualicum Clams. It is under the "snacks" section, but the portion is big enough for a light dinner. Super delicious, some of the best clams I've ever had. Fresh, big, and juicy, with a nice tomato based sauce. Not cheap at $18, but considering the portion size, environment, views, and great service it felt like a bargain. Especially in an expensive place like Ukee.

The lounge setting was beautiful. We sat outside and watched waves and otters, but the menu is…read morelacking. Not a place for dinner. Good service though!

Best to make a reservation and arrive on time, not earlier cause the restaurant is quite small…read more There's no place to wait. We had the set menu. The food!! Or shall we say the ART! Everything is surprising. Delicious, super creatively crafted and fresh. It definitely an experience, that satisfies all your senses. I love that they also give you some little treats between your five courses and everything adds up together you're perfectly full.

Really really great experience at the Pluvio for my partner's bday dinner…read more We got to the restaurant 15 mins early and had to wait closer to our reservation time before we got seated. Not an issue with us, but it does show that they are a busy spot. The restaurant is decorated like you're eating at the coast in a rainforest. The menu is set by the chef and you have option for extra items. We ordered the humdog and mussels in addition to the chef tasting menu. The humdog was the most underwhelming tbh. It was overpowered by the fried shallots, while tasty, the squid was completely lost in this dish. I love grilled squid, so I was looking forward to it but cannot taste it at all. Everything else were absolutely wonderful. The best are the surprise items that we keep getting as the night go on. The Tuna Ham was exceptional, the lingcod with spot prawn sauce was great, there were so many great dishes. Server was very attentive and we even got to chat with the chef a bit about foraging :) Would absolutely love to be back when we are in the area. Highly recommend

We had lunch at Flora's today. Three of us had the salmon wellington and one had a hamburger. We…read morewere all happy with our meal. The salmon wellington was amazing. The salmon was cooked perfectly with a tasty salsa and yummy sauce. The service was great and the patio was perfect for the warm day.

the much anticipated cod burger is served on a large and…read moretasty bun, however the amount of fish is disappointing to say the least; A single child's fish stick worth of cod. Although my first visit to this restaurant was enjoyable and the food hot and delicious. My subsequent visits have included tepid ribs and takeout items.

We have been to the AQUA Bistro a few times for afternoon appys and to try some of their signature…read morebeverages. Went to Ocean7 restaurant to give the finer dining side a try. For the most part it was very good, but fell short of a five star experience. With reservations we were seated quickly in the restaurant which was decorated for the holiday season. First thing I noticed is haw far I sunk into the seat, and I'm not a big dude. Second thing I noticed was the dirty wine glass in front of the lovely K. They took it away when it was noted with another off the table, but did not replace them. Our guests arrived and as locals they had been here on occasion and spoke highly of the place. Drinks were ordered and came out along with a bottle of wine. Still only two wine glasses, which our waiter offered to fetch, but I just gave mine to K. Should've already been dealt with. Both couples ordered the Caesar salad which we were told was big enough to share, and was. Pretty good salad, but the romaine was left large enough you had to cut it with a knife to get it anywhere close to bite sized. The entrees were good, a couple of chicken two ways, a lamb, and an eight ounce strip loin. My chicken was a little over and had no real carbohydrate on the plate. K's steak was cut right down the middle, for presentation, which she does not like as the steak cools too quickly. Overall it was good, not fantastic. I also noted the AC/ heat above our table needed a vacuum as it was very dusty, a little thing, but it's blowing air down on us. We'd give it another go, but there are things to improve upon.

We are staying at this resort and decided to try the Aqua Bistro attached to it. We are so glad we…read moredid! Our server, Jocelyn was professional and cordial. She made excellent recommendations. We both had the Korea Fried Chicken and Rice Bowls. Delicious! For mixed drinks we had an Old Fashion and Lycee Martini. The inside has adequate seating and a well stocked bar. We had a delightful time here!

Really great atmosphere. The food is very tasty. Lots of options for food. The service is also…read morepretty good. I recommend reservations.

When we tried to get a table at Blackfin Pub earlier in the week they were fully booked and…read morereferred us to their sister restaurant Dockside. This turned out to be by far the better option. We had a really good experience at Dockside and thought that since they were both owned by the same company that we would also have a wonderful time at Blackfin. What a disappointment our time at Blackfin turned out to be. We did manage to get a table on the patio and it was lovely looking out at the harbour. The service was decent but not as good as the service the evening that we dined at Dockside. It was very busy and our server did try her best. We ordered a bottle of wine and started our meal with a shared appetizer of brie with blackberries, peaches, ginger maple and citrus compote. It was supposed to come with Rosemary flatbread but it seemed to come with small pieces of pita bread with no rosemary. It was also the smallest piece of brie that we've ever been presented with. We probably should have sent it back but we could not find our server. There was only about l oz. or 30gr. of cheese. We each only got 2 very small bites from this $18.00 appetizer. For entrees my husband had Szechuan salmon and I had the steak and prawns. I tried a bite and it did not taste very good at all. My husband did not enjoy his salmon and thought maybe it was because of the seasoning but it definitely was not a good dish. My steak and prawns had overcooked prawns and one of the toughest steaks that I've had. It was very disappointing. When my husband commented to our server that the food was very disappointing she provided us with a complimentary dessert. We chose key lime pie and it was decent. I would not recommend Blackfin Pub. Go to Dockside instead. The view is the same, service is better and the food is significantly better.