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    The Pointe Restaurant

    4.1 (116 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Smoked salmon eggs benedict.
    Donna R.

    Excellent, attentive service and gorgeous view of the surf. Food was excellent as well.

    Smoked Salmon Rosti
    Cin C.

    You have to give this place an extra star for the view alone. Perched on the beachside, the restaurant provides amazing views of the crashing waves as you dine. It is the perfect place to be when it is wet and drizzling out, as you can really appreciate the storm without getting wet. We came by for brunch and luckily they could accommodate us even though we were not staying there. Just stop by the security booth and they will call in to check before letting you in. More people trickled in after us but there was plenty of space between tables and everyone had a good table for the view. We had the Smoked Salmon Rosti and the Braised Lamb Cavatelli. Both were delicious but the Rosti was the winner as we liked the use of the potato rosti as the base. A little pricey but definitely a great way to treat yourself. Great service and such friendly staff!

    My bday dinner
    Tab L.

    We stayed at the Wickaninnish Inn for my bday last week and ate at The Pointe 2 nights including on my actually bday. My bf had been before and really enjoyed the food. The food is very good and servers are very professional. It is on the pricey side but to be expected as the Wickaninnish Inn isn't exactly cheap either. Great views from the restaurant if you're seated next to the windows. Perfect venue to celebrate a special occasion.

    Lobby of the wickaninnish inn
    Claire G.

    Came to check out the gorgeous Wickaninnish Inn & their gorgeous restaurant, the Pointe for Happy Hour. We sat in the bar to enjoy the insane water view and their prime location in Tofino on Chesterman Beach. The cocktail menu, beer & wine selection are vast. We enjoyed delicious cocktails, starting with the wonderful "Peats Day Off" a luxurious fab riff on a whiskey sour and a glass of bubbly with their famous spiced nuts. Service was top notch. Btw the dinner menu sounds amazing & next time we will make a dinner Rez for sure.

    The restaurant

    This is truly a fine dining restaurant with many flavors and excellent service. Cozy atmosphere looking out at the ocean. Fairly expensive. But well worth it for a memorable meal.

    French toast - nectarine/peach compote, whip cream, crumble pieces and dehydrated raspberry shards  Delicious!
    K J.

    Had a delicious brunch here, everything beat my expectation, was definitely pricey but was a high end, class experience. Loved the food, had flavour, presentation was beautiful and staff was kind and informative. Would definitely recommend going here if you have the opportunity. The space is beautiful and outlooks the sea with large windows, breathtaking.

    Go ahead...Amuse my Bouche.
    Ron W.

    I could eat the view, but once your breath returns, and you realize that that really is Mt. Fuji in the distance, you'll notice the restaurant is all heavy beams and ceiling to floor glass anchored by a massive copper fireplace in the middle of the round room. There is a long bar with high tops to look over the tops of heads at the astonishing view. If Jay Gatsby wanted to open an upscale seaside exclusive restaurant this would be the model. The place is rustic subdued understated elegance on steroids. The Vibe: Who goes there? The rich, richer, richest and a few less fortunate sons. I expected to remain just a nose pressed against the window like a pound puppy but I booked a nappy hour table. The Staff: Falling over each other being helpful. Thomas Keller grade top professionals used to working the swells while they watch the swells roll into the beach below. The Bar Program: As good as any top New York drink depot. A Dark and Stormy Night was perfect for a dark and stormy day or better for a Donald and Stormy stay at the attached Inn. There are pages of signature cocktails and a wine list that equals War and Peace in length and is a better read. It is so big it has a two page Table of Contents which should make any malcontent content. One sip of a Honeysucculent Sour with Irish Mist, Peach Brandy, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Egg White made me stop being contentious. Cocktails are offered based on the preferred alcohol base which makes it easier for base alcoholics. The Food: Is it appropriate to use the words "orgy and eating" in the same sentence? Yes, there is a tasting menu which looked daunting so I ordered ala carte which was more food than on the set menu. The Amuse Bouche truly amused my bouche. Pureed Edamame, Popped Quinoa, Puffed Rice Crisp with an IV drip of Scallion Oil. This was the perfect party dip...if you're having Gates, Buffet, Zuckerberg and Cuban over for cocktails and nibbles. The Brined Grilled Oysters with Kohlrabi Kraut, Raw Cheddar Sabayon, Toasted Rye Crumb, Grilled Scallion Oil showcased Marina Top Drawer Oysters with a full kit. (Scallion Mignonette, grated Horseradish, and Lemon). I would've been happy with some Top Drawers, sea water and Oyster liquor or any liquor for that matter. Marina's Tops downed in a hurry leaving only her drawers. It was as if Swan Oyster Depot hooked up with Acme Oyster House. Everyone got lucky. The Smoked Sturgeon came in a fetal curl nestled on Pumpkin Cream, Dill, Brunoise Poached Apple, with a mini Bagel and Fried Onion Rings. This dish was a whole bag of tricks, tastes, and textures. Add on a dollop of Sturgeon Cavier and be all the baller you can be. The Truffled Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Onion, Leeks, a meadow of Mushrooms, and Stuffing (coins of the best thing about Thanksgiving besides not sitting next to your weirdo cousin) all buried in Veloute (Chicken Cream Sauce that did not drool out of a Campbell's can.) I'm often chicken to order the chicken (unless it's fried which makes me genuflect at the mere mention of that argument for God's existence.) But this chicken was cluckin' at me and not with me so I took a chance. It channeled Chicken Kiev, Cordon Bleu, Involtini, and made me glad I didn't chicken out. The Sable Fish was smoked and seared and I feared just a Cod Brandade but no, they were separate components, along with Celeriac Puree, Micro Potato Chips, Hemlock and Cynamooka Berry Sauce. This was created from the local bounty of Nature and looked like the box of a Paint-By-Number set. The fitting dessert for such a feast? Feast your eyes. There's a list as long as a Seal Flipper. I had a Bourbon Pecan Tart with a Pecan Sable (cookie) and house made Vanilla Ice Cream. Brilliant. A laundry list of Canadian Cheese to please is also available at your whim, all with house baked Breads, Crackers, a fancy Trail Mix, Honeycomb, an Apple Fan, and Berry Jelly. I had to have the Avonlea Cheddar which was rare and raw. A Fromage Cru slightly P. U. a bit grainy with a definite cheesy finish. Don't we all know someone who fits that description? The Ashley Goat was as funky as a gym sock and twice as tasty. "What are those little craters and what makes this so devilishly good?" I asked the server. "The Ash Holes that made it." Don't we all know someone who fits that description? When you can barely breathe, out comes the Chocolate Truffles, Cassis Jellies and the check which tops your breathing or gets it going quicker. The Pointe gets the point. So, go ahead, get to The Pointe.

    Amy T.

    Surprised at all the 5 out of 5 reviews on here. Maybe I ordered the wrong things. I had the Westcoast Clam Chowder, which I thought was a little watery and bland. Amount of clams and ingredients were good though, just bland. I also had the Fish and Chips, which again was bland. I usually don't like overly salty dishes, but both of these were too plain. For the prices The Pointe charges, I expected much more. ($17 for chowder) Coffee was bold and strong. The service was good and of course the view was gorgeous. I would say these two things saved it for me.

    Melody M.

    The Pointe restaurant is located in Wickaninnisb Inn. The restaurant is surrounded by majestic windows overlooking the ocean. Inside, the decor is upscale rustic elegance. The servers are attentive, knowledgeable and experienced about the wines as well as the dishes. The dishes are pricier, but the ingredients they use are fresh coastal seafood, free range meats and organic produce. The table starts with an amuse bouche followed by a small bread basket. The chilled seafood was presented beautifully in a cavier tin. Inside was a mix of dungeness crab, shrimp, panna cotta, with a dollap of caviar on top. This was an interesting taste because the panna cotta was suppose to be a savory dish, but it leaned to the sweet side. The braised octopus appetizer with puffed quinoa waa tender. The poached pheasant with truffle, leek, and wild mushroom was delicious, but the presentation for me was a bit off. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I was looking for a dish that resembled some sort of poultry. The duck breast with poached foie gras however was perfection. The petit fours dessert with house made chocolates and small pastries were decadent. The baker's dozen which was small dipping dessert donuts was crispy and doughy soft. This restaurant can even make donuts upscale.

    a plate of food and a glass of wine
    D M.

    The best breakfast experience I have had. The staff from the minute you walk in the door were professional and accommodating in every way. I ordered the smoked salmon eggs benny on a rosti....with a side of seared foie gras(cause how could I resist? Jennifer was our server she was fantastic and knowledgeable. Cocktails were tasty as well. The view was well Tofinos finest but I was there for the food.

    Smoked salmon eggs benedict
    Julie N.

    Spectacular view, wonderful food- this place has it all. We came here for brunch on a wednesday morning and was fortunate enough to be seated right by the window, close to the surf so we could watch the surfers. I had the smoked salmon eggs benedict with a small rosti potato (basically an extremely well made and crispy hash brown), which was wonderful. The boyfriend had the smoked salmon rosti, which was kind of like a variation of eggs benedict with rosti instead of an english muffin, on a bed of spinach and topped with tons of smoked salmon. Apparently this is a crowd favorite and the boyfriend loved it. Overall, you really cant beat the views and the food is wonderful as well. Definitely make sure you stop by this place! I can imagine this being an amazing dinner spot.

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    Some of us got the tasting menu and it was not good and had to pay a lot for a bad food :/ eve thing overcooked :/

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    Forgot our appetizer, waiter was very dismissive. Main course was lovely as was dessert.

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    The Pointe Restaurant Reviews in Other Languages

    Wolf In The Fog - The duck was perfectly smoky with a nice shuttle berry flavors too

    Wolf In The Fog

    4.2(353 reviews)
    3.2 km
    $$

    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.

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    Wolf In The Fog - Highly recommend getting this. Perfect texture for octapus.

    Highly recommend getting this. Perfect texture for octapus.

    Wolf In The Fog - Smoked white fish dip and homemade chips and fish cake.

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    The Bear Bierhaus - Maq Burger with Salad

    The Bear Bierhaus

    4.3(4 reviews)
    3.4 km

    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.

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    The Bear Bierhaus - Restaurant entrance in the hotel

    Restaurant entrance in the hotel

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    Great Room - Small starter sourdough bread with butter

    Great Room

    4.6(12 reviews)
    2.9 km

    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.

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    Great Room - The view

    The view

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    The Pointe Restaurant - newcanadian - Updated May 2026

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