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

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!

Came here for breakfast. The restaurant is in an old house. Not a lot of space and we just…read moreavoided having to wait in line outside. My wife had the Huevo Rancheros and I had the traditional breakfast (eggs, potatoes, toast, etc). They were quite busy but the person who served us was friendly, professional and fast. Overall a great experience and we would definitely go here again.

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.

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

Server was nice, atmosphere was chill/relaxed and the hamburgers were great!…read more Got a side of ranch for the fries and it was great!

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 ‍

More of a loungey place to go for lunch or for drinks during these short winter days! This…read morerestaurant and the float restaurant also located inside of the black rock resort were the only two places that were open that evening in what seemed like the entire city of Ucluelet. Glorious views of the stormy ocean before the night falls. The restaurant was serving the late night food menu which was good enough for us because we just wanted some tasty, fresh seafood. We got Negroni's, clams, cod cakes, seafood soup, and deep fried Mac and cheese. It was a little pricey so it was refreshing for the waitress to advise us to hold off on ordering an additional dish to what we had already ordered and she was 100% right. (If there was one other person then I'd be also recommending you to try the tuna dish.) As it was we took home the fried mac & cheese and heated it up in our kitchen suite for breakfast the next morning. It was still crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside!

Fetch is located inside the contemporary Black Rock Oceanfront Resort with a dramatic view of the…read morePacific Ocean and the black volcanic rocks along the bay and the surge channel. We dined at the restaurant 3 times during our 3-night stay at the resort - dinner for our first evening and breakfast on the following 2 days - and we enjoyed every visit. Dinner at the restaurant for my partner's birthday was an excellent choice. We loved our courses from starters all the way through desserts and coffee. Starters were tuna nicoise and asparagus soup with seared scallop. Tuna nicoise is a genius idea with all the best elements of a salade nicoise without the unnecessary greens. The soft boiled quail egg was an excellent touch. The succulent scallop was paired nicely with the rich base on the soup. For main courses, I had seared scallops (again) & calamari with angel hair pasta and my partner had herb crusted halibut. My scallops were again wonderfully succulent, calamari was light and crispy, and the side pasta was very tasty but not heavy at all. We had a wonderful meal by the window overlooking the ocean We were hoping to see a pod of orcas swimming by but we were not as lucky as the diners the week before. Despite the absence of marine mammal visits, the main courses are well worth the $30 / plate average.

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.

What a fun spot! Good food. Attentive service. Beautiful location on a sunny day. Come for the…read morelocation and stay for the ocean breeze.

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.

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!