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    Wildside Grill

    4.4 (154 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Sara G.

    Unbelievably good salmon tacos with bright flavor from the avotillo sauce. The poutine was extremely salty though, and the prices were pretty high.

    Jeff F.

    Listen, I'm sure Tacofino is delicious, but is it 1.5hrs more of your time delicious than Wildside....oh hell nah! Wildside is seriously goooood, fresh seafood. We went with the grilled halibut burger ($17) and worth every looney. If you get the fish tacos you can get the surf n turf sampler of Baja style (fried cod), salmon & carnitas in one order which I highly recommend. Plenty of outdoor seating including in the back.

    Chelsey H.

    Grab some hot chowder or gumbo, tacos or fish and chips, well why not everything and head to the beach?! Quick tips and menu items we ordered: - Quicker line up than Tacofino - Cash only though so come prepared - Saw people talking about oysters on here but never saw them on the menu *sad face - Fish Tacos ($15) tempura battered cod, mixed cabbage, avotillo, chipolte mayo topped with salsa crude and lime - Cod 2 piece ($17) with housemade tartar sauce, coleslaw and fries I've heard great things about their Gumbo, but we opted for fish tacos and fish and chips, because it just seems like the thing to do! It was about $40~ dollars for 3 tacos and 2 piece fish and chips and a kombucha but the quality of our food was great and tasty. Portion size good.

    Mads B.

    Great fish and chips. I had the 1 piece cod and fries. Very flavorful and more than enough food for dinner. The fish was fried nicely - not greasy and the fish was still flaky. The complimentary cucumber and lemon water is a nice touch. Overall, a great place for dinner.

    Oysters and chips
    Jasmin G.

    Beware of the crows! haha. As a fan of oysters I had to see what the deal was with the fried oysters & chips. Very LARGE oysters, about 5 pieces with yummy fries. Oysters were cooked great, quite crispy. Coleslaw was alright. The tartar sauce with the regular cod fish & chips I found was better, taste wise. There wasn't really much drink selection i.e. cola etc. The seating is outdoors with semi covered picnic tables. The crows in the parking lot here do lurk so dont leave your food unattended!

    Gumbo & Chowder. Worth trying both!
    Gabriel K.

    Not fancy & good value for the flavor, ingredients and portion size. Lots of locals. Food is pickup or dine in this cute outdoor picnic tabled grotto (with umbrellas). The guys who run it have a fun, upbeat vibe that makes this place feel legit. Gumbo & clam chowder are both tasty and complement each other. Gumbo is full-bodied, like a red wine; chowder is lighter like white. When in doubt, get 'em both! $6 half cup or $11 full. I splurged & got full cups and it's too much for this hungry man! (Maybe do 1.5 cups if you're hungry)

    2-piece Salmon fish & chips (right) and Cod fish & chips (left)
    Jasmine L.

    I ordered their Cod and Salmon fish & chips. Both were Panko breaded & fried with large portions. Both fishes were still moist but the salmon was my favourite! The fillet was beautiful with even fatty layers. The crunchy panko coating complimented the salmon fish the best. I prefer the traditional flour coating that other places (like Red Fish Blue Fish in Victoria, BC) do for the cod better. Love the green apple slaw. Generous with 2 small containers of tar tar sauce. The fries were crispy and golden with a salty seasoning. On the side of the ordering window, there's 2 jugs of cucumber or lemon infused water that you can help yourself to, a hand wash station ready, and a condiment & utensils tray. There's lots of sunny & shaded seating available. Make sure you keep you receipt to get 10% off at chocolate tofino !

    Fried Oyster Burger ($15), Fish 'n' Chips ($23 for 3 pcs), and Chowder ($11 for full)
    Michelle W.

    Simply the best. I have only been to Tofino twice and both times, I have gone to Wildside Grill (to the point where I had it two days in a row on my second trip). Their fried oyster burger is a must order item. Paired with their fish 'n' chips and/or their chowder, you will be in seafood heaven. FRIED OYSTER BURGER ($15): Perfection! There are 2 fried oysters (though there may have been 3 for my first trip) packed inside of a sweet brioche bun, along with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a delicious sauce. Both the oysters and the fries on the side are fried beautifully: crunchy exterior, soft interior, and minimal oil residue. The oysters in particular are so plump and the meat is creamy with just the right amount of that brininess I love so much. Unfortunately, I did find a piece of hair in my fries last time, but by then, I had scarfed down most of my meal and also couldn't be bothered. FISH 'N' CHIPS (Ling Cod) ($13 for 1 pc or $17 for 2 pcs): The batter for the cod is great and helps the cod to hold up its shape, bite after bite. I think the cod this time may have been a touch overcooked, but it was still flaky and delicious nonetheless. Like the oyster burger, this too is served with fries. There is also the option to add another piece of fish for $6/pc. CHOWDER ($6 half, $11 full): When I think of chowder, I think of this Boston-style white chowder brimming with chunks of seafood (cod, salmon, and baby shrimp), in addition to bacon, corn, and potatoes. Had it been served hotter, it would've been up there with the fried oyster burger. Given that Tacofino is on the same lot, there isn't much of a concern with lineups here. If I'll be honest though, I think people should spare themselves the wait and come to Wildside Grill instead: it offers a variety of mouthwatering dishes with fresh, high-quality seafood at a reasonable price. (However, I also don't like lineups, so the current situation works out perfectly for me.) In terms of seating, it may be hard to find a table without people or bird poop, but this is a minor downside to the incredible food here. Two thumbs up!!! PS: Wildside Grill, please consider opening another location in Victoria and/or Vancouver!

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    Excellent food in a cool, casual vibe setting! Baja chicken sandwich and gumbo are awesome!

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    Everything is amazing here! Delicious poutine with mushroom gravy and the tacos were fresh and tasty!

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

    Wolf In The Fog

    4.2(353 reviews)
    2.9 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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    Smoked white fish dip and homemade chips and fish cake.

    Big Daddy's Fish Fry - We had the fish and chips. Two with poutine and one with the coleslaw.

    Big Daddy's Fish Fry

    4.0(52 reviews)
    3.0 km
    $$

    Came hoping to try the shrimp cakes but looks like they've updated the menu since the most recent…read moreone was posted online, and they don't have those anymore. I got the lingcod burger instead. While the price tag looks expensive, it the burger came with three nuggets of fish, which was more than fit on the bun - I took one off and ate the burger with just 2 pieces, and fish was still spilling out. Besides the fish, there was also a heaping of slaw and arugula on the burger. It was delicious - the fish was tender and flaky and the slaw was really good. The bun didn't fall apart even with a ton of stuff on it. The fries were standard shoestring fries and they were kind of greasy. I got a side of habanero hot sauce to dip them in and that was pretty good. It had a decent kick but not extreme heat. Dips are kind of pricy at $1.5-2 for a small cup, but ketchup is free at the tables. How it works is you order and pay at the entrance, take a buzzer and seat yourself, and get your food at the counter when the buzzer goes off. The older lady taking orders was very cheerful.

    Very nice spot for a quick meal in town, ambiance is lively and outdoor sitting only, has a very…read morecasual feel which matches the food. Service was friendly and quite fast The fish was very fresh, delicious and flaky with a great fried crust. Only downside is the fish portion could be a bit bigger since its only 1 piece. The highlight of the meal were the fried prawns though, good portion size, perfectly cooked and so fresh. Next time I'm in tofino this is what I'm getting.

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    Big Daddy's Fish Fry - Lingcod burger w/ side habanero hot sauce

    Lingcod burger w/ side habanero hot sauce

    Big Daddy's Fish Fry - Fried prawns and fish and chips

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    Fried prawns and fish and chips

    The Bear Bierhaus - Maq Burger with Salad

    The Bear Bierhaus

    4.3(4 reviews)
    3.2 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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    The Bear Bierhaus - Schnitzel sandwich with Fries

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    Schnitzel sandwich with Fries

    Chirpz Chicken - light & crispy chicken thigh with chipotle mayo dip. light & fluffy buttermilk waffle with maple syrup.

    Chirpz Chicken

    5.0(5 reviews)
    3.1 km

    The chicken thighs from Chirpz chicken is some of the best fried chicken I've ever tasted. They…read morewere so juicy and tender on the inside and so crispy on the outside and not at all oily. I also love how there are no bones. I loved all the sauces you could choose to go with them. My only complaint is that you couldn't just buy an extra thigh as a side. I had to try it, but the meal was a bit much for me at lunch time. My boyfriend and I came for lunch one day, and it was so good we returned with our friends the next day so they could try it. Everyone, kids included really enjoyed their meal. We tried the thighs with a few different sides. The waffle fries and the corn bread were the standouts. I wanted to try a couple of the sandwiches or the bowl, but unfortunately we're sold out. I saw people eating them and they looked delicious. The only thing I didn't love were the wings. They were a bit greasy for me, but everything else was top notch. Only wish this place was open later, when I have more of an appetite for fried food. Great place for a quick bite and the views at the end of the road are spectacular.

    If you like chicken sandos then you like chirpz. Had the Nashville and it's even better than most…read morebecause they use thigh meat. Ask about their home made pickles. Camera wasn't fast enough to catch this one going down.

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    Chirpz Chicken - Chicken things and waffle fries and wings (right)

    Chicken things and waffle fries and wings (right)

    Chirpz Chicken - Lemon pepper and Korean wings

    Lemon pepper and Korean wings

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