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!

This place was pretty awesome. Order at the counter and they call your name when food is ready…read more Some picnic tables surround the area for easy seating. Came on a Monday in June around 6:30 and were able to order quickly and food also came out quickly. Got the fried fish tacos, pulled pork poutine, kids burger, and cod fish and chips. Fish tacos were topped a tasty pico de gallo, son liked the poutine fries, other son enjoyed the burger, and my fried cod was pretty good--crispy coating though it did tend to fall off a bit. Save the receipt and get 10% off next door at chocolate tofino gelato. Would def be back!

Went for the one piece fish and chips and shared a small bowl of chowder. Fish was hot, fresh,…read morecrispy and moist. Not at all greasy. You get LOTS of fries so the one piece is a hearty meal. Chowder is as packed with seafood and delicious as well.

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.

Right next to the harbor and dock with a marvelous water view, the Shelter is hidden off the main…read moreroad that goes through Tofino. A quaint small town, we decided for a relaxed upscale comfort food meal. Although a fairly spread out restaurant it is advised to go early and have a reservation. Wait staff were friendly and did great getting dishes off the table waiting for the next course. Ordering a couple of local Pilsners from the Hoyne Brewing company, we started with a great fresh Shelter salad and half dozen pristine oysters; so fresh and creamy! Main course were side-striped shrimp and mussel fettuccine. On recommendation from our waiter I opted for the Fish and Chips and was not disappointed by the light batter fried Cod and the tasty mound of real cut fries. A filling excellent meal and evening!

After some research, we went to this waterfront restaurant and was seated at the bar so we could…read morewatch the World Series. The menu offered a good variety of seafood and meat dishes as shown The popular venue was quite busy, but Service was very good. We had mussels, halibut, calamari and sockeye salmon all which were very savoury and flavourful. The Pilsner beer was served and frosted mugs.

Had delicious Ling cod tacos, and my wife had the seafood chowder. Both were delicious. Quick and…read morepersonable service. This place is a shack at the Pacific Sands Resort. Ate at the picnic table by our room with the ocean in the background. Will definitely return for lunch tomorrow.

Went for breakfast in a Friday morning, not busy at all! Large breakfast sando, really hit the spot…read moreafter a morning run. Coffee was great too.

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.

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.

I loved it! The view of the ocean was gorgeous, the service was excellent, and the menu items were…read morefantastic. Truly a wonderful dinner.

The food was great. The view was impressive. The vibes were too pretentious for me. Elitist, upper…read moreclass vibes. Probably should have eaten elsewhere. I like to feel at ease and welcome when I eat or visit a place. Felt more high brow than I like.

We were staying at Ocean Village so it was a quick 2 min drive over to Beachfront Bistro…read more We had an early dinner with friends and family. Not the cheapest meal, but also not expensive. My daughter's kid pasta was actually quite tasty. She's picky about green stuff ( parsley) but she ate it anyway. I ordered the fish tacos and enjoyed them. No complaints.

Restaurant is on the large size. It overlooks the beach, has a nice size bar, and a patio with…read morefireplaces. Definitely on island time (slow to sit, order, pay). I ordered the vegan hash which should come with tofu but didn't. When I inquired, I was told that there was tofu but there absolutely was none. Prices are cheap (especially if you are staying in the hotel). Service is super nice. Food came fast and was really good.