We showed up last minute on a Monday; and there was a line out the door…read more With fingers crossed we lined up. The wait wasnt too bad. But definitely worth noting. Inside is quaint and warm. We were seated at the bar where the view is the kitchen. It felt like service with a show! The chefs really knew how to turn out breakfast fast. It was like watching a well oiled machine. My veggie eggs benny was delicious. My partner had the heartwood breakfast subbed egg for bacon. We were both happy with our orders. My only note was that the smashbrowns needed more flavour I'm not a ketchup person... But needed it desperately for the smashbrowns. We would definitely go back. The food was fresh and fast. The staff were hospitable and we were glad to have stumbled upon Heartwood.

What a wonderful experience a cute little restaurant with an open kitchen. That just tells me how…read moreconfident and clean they are. Service was friendly, helpful, and full of energy. We came here almost right at opening for brunch and so glad we did. It started to fill up as soon as we were finishing up. Ukee fried chicken and French toast: 5/5 delicious, incredibly fresh. Perfectly balanced with sweet and salty. Came with fresh fruit to lighten up the dish. Heartwood breakfast: 4.5/5 again it came out quick and fresh. Loved that it came with fruit. I wished the potatoes were a bit more smashed so it would be crispier but other than that it was very flavorful. I also need to add that their buttered toast was surprisingly good. I'm not sure what they do differently with their toast, but it's good! Would definitely come back the next time we're in town.

This is the only vegan restaurant in Tofino. They mostly serve brunch food, but they're currently…read moreopen later (until 8 pm) Friday and Saturday and serve the same menu all day. I came at 11 on a weekday and it was quiet, but I saw them get very busy at other times. Lise's benny was delicious! It wasn't a totally conventional combination of ingredients but it all worked together so well. I thought the hollandaise sauce was so good - it was the perfect consistency, no oiliness. The "tofu egg" was silken tofu with an agedashi-style breading. The breading made it not seem very egg-like to me, but it was good. I loved the spicy chicken nuggets too! I got a side house salad instead of the hashbrowns. The house salad was actually very good and substantial, not just some greens thrown on the plate. I got a golden chai latte to drink. It was made with a golden (turmeric) chai teabag which gave it a more complex flavour than turmeric lattes made with just turmeric. The benny was $20 and the latte was $6.5 (obviously with no alt milk charge). These were some of the most reasonable prices I experienced in Tofino, especially for a full service restaurant and considering the complexity of the dish. My waitress always came by at the right time and was very friendly. I came back later to just buy a sticker (saw they had stickers and meant to get one when I was there for brunch but just forgot), and the person who helped me then was also pleasant.

We went for brunch & I got the Matcha Latte, mushroom calamari, & the buffalo wrap. The customer…read moreservice was great, the girl was super sweet & had great recommendations. The mushroom calamari was so delicious, I wanted to eat it all! & the buffalo wrap was 10/10 & quite filling with the side of fries it came with. This matcha latte was the earthiest I have ever had. It was cold so it hit the spot & the presentation alone was pretty. It's a simple & clean place, the parking situation might be a bit overwhelming in the busier months but loved this place for sure.

The fries are great! The Ukee dog is the way to go. Kudos to them for having real Heinz ketchup…read more Lol. The poutin fries were really yummy. Super chill patio. You can bring your dog. Service was really good. Totally worth the stop. Yum!

Possibly the best fries ever?? A medium cut fry that was not too greasy or salted, just perfect…read more The hot dogs were juicy and the brioche buns were soft. I had the whole hog which was quite classic and my partner enjoyed the Ukee. Overall excellent taste and value!

I saw on TikTok that the Ukee ice cream with soft serve on top and ice cream on the bottom is…read moreunique to this place so we had to try it! The staff is very nice. You're allowed to taste test so we ended up getting the salted caramel on the bottom. They also have a big gift shop and sandwiches in the place. The soft serve balances the flavour well. The salted caramel itself is fairly average but I think it's worth it to try this local method.

Been here once before, food was good. This time around however they crushed a bug between the lid…read moreand cup of my boyfriend's drink. So he opened his cup to a twitching earwig. Not sure how this got past the staff but when we went back up to the counter they told us to just 'scrape off the whipped cream.' It's concerning that he would have drank it if we didn't open the cup.

This is a great place if you're craving authentic Mexican food! In an unexpected location, this is…read morea gem of a restaurant in Port Alberni had it all. The owner brings the total package direct from Mexico with their own house-made hot sauce, fresh flavours, and a variety of options! The restaurant is relatively small, but has a patio outside with a few tables if the weather cooperates. The server we had was very friendly, fast, and helpful with our large order! I had the fish tacos, the churros, and the chips with salsa and absolutely loved them! Check it out!

Traveled through Port Alberni on my way to Ucluelet. Fish tacos were great! Highly recommend in an…read morearea where there is nothing going on....

I can't believe that no one has mentioned this restaurant on Yelp yet, considering it is connected…read moreto the Tofino Botanical Gardens! Quaint spot, with flavorful vegetarian fare. My carnivorous bf gave it two thumbs up! The sandwiches are amazing, the salads have a ton of flavor from the different greens and flowers. The winning soup was definitely the special of the day: curry lentil soup with coconut milk. My father-in-law had the vegetarian chili in a real bowl, not a chintzy 1 cup serving. Personally, I like soup bowls big enough to drown myself in. The owner's dog, Pete, freely frolicked, charming everybody in sight. He may or may not let you have his ball to play fetch lol If you sit outside, you can see the rooster running around, keeping an eye on his many hens. (They are so fearless, it's like somebody TOLD them that it was a vegetarian restaurant.) I watched him do an equivalent of a back-hand (back-wing?) on one of the hens; I felt bad for her, poor thing. The service was great. Just pay the cafe server $10 if you want to tour the gardens, which I highly recommend doing. We will come back here for sure! If that rooster doesn't learn how to treat his ladies, I may have to come back with a fork and knife with his name on it ;)

Very cozy and nice little place. The food is fresh and very tasty. The service is a bit slow but…read morethe garden and the atmosphere make up for it. Beautiful walk in the forest for a small fee. We enjoyed it so much. At the end of the trail we came to a chicken coup and met a couple of colorful roosters. Recommended

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.

The hype around this place did not disappoint! It was busy…read morewhen we arrived but the line moved quick. Everyone was so friendly and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was laid back and it wasn't too hard to find a spot to sit and wait for our food. The food was amazing! I ordered a fish burrito (which was amazing!) and some loaded tots. Was a perfect meal after a day of hiking and exploring the island It is located behind several other buildings so if you didn't know it was there you'd probably miss it- hidden gem through and through

Came for lunch on our last day in Tofino. Ordered a super veg burrito and tater tots to share. The…read moreline was massive, which is to be expected for a Saturday afternoon on a sunny day. We waited about 45 minutes altogether (line-up to order and for our food) Pros: - huge burrito for $15. The yam is a nice touch - tots ($7) came out nice and hot with the option for more toppings (cheese, guac, etc.) for $3 more - plenty of seating while you wait, but not much shade (for those sensitive to heat) or on rainy days - food was very solid in terms of taste and very filling Notes: - parked by the surf shop and walked over. Lots of parking in that plaza area - if you want to add any side orders, you can at the pick-up counter and not have to wait in line again to go up to the ordering window

Pride of ownership is apparent, and the place is sparkling. Delicious food, and service with a…read moresmile. Eat at this joint, and don't miss the smoothies.

Healthy food to go or eat in. Am always in a hurry and this has become by "go to" place in town…read more Substantial portions on soups and salads and wraps. I always leave room for a treat too. Gluten free and vegan options. I see a lot of hospital staff and Drs in there too which validates my choice for the healthy option in town. Falafel wraps with spinach lentil soup and of course the chocolate dipped macaroons! :-)

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.

My wife and I were greatly looking forward to having a dinner at Wikkaninish Inn/Pointe Restaurant…read more- but unfortunately were underwhelmed. The food was good, okay - but nothing incredible. my wife's scallops tartar were tasty; my beet salad was tiny, four little beet quarters, in a garlic sauce. Her entree of halibut with juniper curry sauce was nice. My bison strip loin was overcooked , came well done and a little tough, rather than the medium rare I ordered. Mushrooms and black peppercorn sauce were nicely done. We both had the dark chocolate with raspberry sorbet, and that was the best of the three courses. But for $280 I would have expected way more wow factor, nd at least have the steak cooked correctly. We would not return. Beautiful setting and sea views from the restaurant , but they seem to be operating more on reputation than meal excellence to justify the high prices.