The place is conveniently located the junction between Ucluelet and Tofino. The vibe is very chill…read moreand surf there. We went on a Thursday afternoon so it wasn't busy. It is self serve. They have foosball tables, cozy chairs. It is a cozy space! Basically a large is $28 and a small is $21. Besides poke, you can get specialty coffee and smoothies there and some (not a lot) of baked goods. It is a self serve kind of place with some surf merch, local art as well. The food is fresh, I order the quinoa with rice and salmon and tuna w mango cilantro and crispy garlic and cilantro, kale, w soy sauce and sasame oil, seaweed salad topping. It was very pricey for what it was but probably Tofino standards but really hit the spot. We were on holidays so all is good.

Quick and easy ordering. Chill vibe inside with friendly service. I went towards closing (oops, I…read moreshould have checked the time) and it was quiet. The portions were great and everything in my bowl was delicious and fresh. Rice was cooked to perfection. I would definitely come here again.

Great food and fresh as could be. We will Definatly be back. Recommend this place to anyone looking…read morefor great western Chinese food.

We are in town for the week and felt a little craving for Chinese food. I've always been curious…read moreabout this place and seem to have decent reviews so we came in and ordered some Shanghai noodles for takeout. it was very good! Flavours were on point and ingredients were fresh and plentiful. Will definitely come back to sample more next time!

After a long day of exploring, we were sad to find that many restaurants were already closed by 8…read morepm, even thought it doesn't get dark until after 9 in summer. We happened upon Schooner while driving around town. We don't have a reservation, but they seated us right away. The service was friendly. We had the bacon wrapped scallops, which were tasty. I had the seafood pasta which was surprisingly light despite its white cream sauce. The salmon in this dish was the highlight for me, so tender. My husband at the ribs which he said were some of the best he's had in a long time. The potatoes were well seasoned and crispy. He could not stop eating until his plate was clean! Portions were ample as we were both stuffed. Oh yeah, the drinks were also good.

Amazing all around! Scallops for an appetizer - Plank…read moreSalmon and their Seafood Pasta dish highly recommended. Sat at the bar and watch the BlueJays game cheering on with Jeremy the bartender! Great fun atmosphere. I would definitely go again....oh and they gave us a ride home because we walked there in the day light and left in the dark! High five to their staff!

Would never order from here again. If you order on the website you may show up only for them to…read moretell you that they've closed early and lost your ticket. Completely unreliable.

When we went, the service was extremely slow. It took almost 90 minutes for us to get our food and…read moreboth of our pork belly servings were burned to a crisp and almost inedible. It cut my partners gums it was so charred. I also thought the Caesar salad was mediocre and soaked in dressing. While the server did take some costs off of our bill, I had to show them the charred pork belly and sort of lobby for it. The servers never warned us about the long wait times. I definitely recommend against this place. On top of it, the menu is fairly expensive!

Shelter was one of the highlights of our trip. It is located by the water with a beautiful view,…read moreand the entire crew was always on top of everything. It definitely gets busy but it is one of the best restaurants in Tofino. I enjoyed all of their drinks, including the mocktails, and all their food, especially theirs salads, oysters, and steak. Everything was delicious. Jay was a great server and the bar hostesses were helpful and kind. A very pleasant experience overall.

A great spot in Tofino for local beers, oysters, burgers, and a relaxed atmosphere! We didn't have…read morea reservation and came as walk-ins, so we were seated at the bar. While we didn't get a dining room table, the bar seating turned out to be a great experience. The bartender was friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed trying a few beer tastings and ordered some local Tofino beers. It was a fun way to discover some local beers. The highlight was the SHELTER Beef Burger and fries. The burger had the perfect flavour, and the fries were a great match. It was a satisfying meal after exploring Tofino. Tofino is a popular tourist destination, reservations are highly recommended if you want a specific dinner time and a comfortable dining room seat. Walk-ins are still accepted, but you may need to wait for a table or dine later in the evening, sometimes after 8pm. Overall, Shelter is a highly recommended stop in Tofino. Great drinks, delicious food, and excellent service. We just wish we could have enjoyed the same great meal in a more comfortable dinner seat! Food: 4/5 Should Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: $60-$70 per person. Presentation: 2/5 Parking: 3/5 Would I Return? Yes ‍

Seafood Chowder and Caesar Salad were both delightful. Scenic locale in the harbour, and patio are…read moregreat, and service was very friendly and prompt.

The server was wonderful. No issues w her service but the food was not very good. The spinach dip…read morewas alright but with cheap store bag chips that tasted a bit stale. The Thai peanut dressing salad w added chicken was terrible. It came w conflicting flavors w the chicken and peanut sauce. It was a rather basic salad that was drenched in overwhelmed noodle sauce. I had asked the difference between the two Thai salads and was told the peanut dressing and more veggies so I ordered the peanut sauce one. I sure wouldn't consider it "more veggies" to have peppers, Carrot, and cucumber on the top of a basic spring salad mix. I suggest trying something beside the salad. Canadian eh my son said "alright" but seemed to "lack flavor" he said. I would not go back for food but the scenery is great on the porch for some drinks.

We stopped by Wildside Grill on our way out of Tofino because we wanted to try something local, and…read moreit was a great choice! The tacos and fish & chips were delicious, and all the staff were super friendly and accommodating. The portions are quite large, so I ordered the kids' fish & chips and added pulled pork on the side so I could try a variety of things without ordering too much. Everything was delicious and definitely a great stop before leaving Tofino!

The tuna poke was delicious. Their portions were huge and they provided ample sauces for the dish…read more Prices are fair. This is a grab and go type of place, but they do offer some bench seating. Watch out for the crows as they swarm the area. Service was quick and efficient. 4.5 stars

Only one thing- This place absolutely needs more review!…read more They have some of the mean bowls and we ended up trying two of them. Salmon and Kale, Pachamama bowl. 5/5. The squash, beetroot and kale were steaming hot from Pachamama. Thanks for adding shaved Brussels sprouts. That's my new favorite now. Salmon was cooked to perfection. Chips and Salsa didn't feel freshly made but still were surprisingly perfect that our kid gobbled it all. Just right seasoning ( which have been hit and miss in all other places for last couple of days) We also had vanilla and affogato. Parking- no dedicated parking lot. Street parking or public parking is the only option. Place is open till late and had definitely had lot of late nighters drinking. We ordered one drink - hibiscus margarita. It was well made. The service was quick and we saw dishes going out one after another too. The playlist this evening was the best part of our dinner! We were vibing at the songs loved by us 80s/90s kids. Thanks for playing all those songs I haven't listened in two decades. Only missing was a little space to shake our legs and dance away. Hope I get to return to try out more. If you are looking for restaurants in Tofino, please do stop by! I recommend it as a must try while you are here. P.S. I took the zoomed in photo of the bowls to give it a try in my own kitchen

When we arrived on a Sunday night we waited for a while before a server was free to seat us…read more Quite a bit of options for meat eater and vegetarians alike. So that was great for the 5 of us with different dietary restrictions. Service was friendly, food was good without breaking the bank. I had the ahi tuna poke bowl and it was exactly what I needed. The ahi tuna tasted very fresh. The patio looks lovely with fireplace as well but unfortunately dogs are not allowed!