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Roar, Tofino, BC

Roar

4.4
4.4
715 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
23:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
ROAR is a restaurant rooted in rebellion. We honour the rebellious history of Tofino and we proudly rebel against the status quo. It’s the waves crashing and raging flames. It’s the roar of a rebellious nature.

This isn’t like any other restaurant. We cook with live fire, and all of our food and beverage is inspired by the local people, makers and ingredients of Tofino.

Just as you would gather with friends around the campfire, we invite you to get comfy here while we share the stories behind every one of our menu items as the fire roars in the background.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Cocktail Bar, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–12:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (250) 725-7627
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Tofino
  • Parking details
    Limited parking is available at Hotel Zed Tofino for Roar restaurant guests. We also encourage you to bring your bike! Tofino's amazing Multi-Use Path will take you right to Roar and we have free, safe bike parking available.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 715 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Food

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Service

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Value

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for groups

  • Vancouver Island

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Vancouver Island

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Island

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Vancouver Island

    Lively

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roar in Tofino offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely delicious brunch" and a "fun, casual interior design." Guests praise the "amazing, chef-crafted" food, though some mention a need for quicker service. The restaurant's "unique vibe" and "fantastic atmosphere" make it a must-visit for anyone in the area.

715 Reviews
  1. Lorne

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming, friendly atmosphere that was maintained throughout my visit. Service was good and staff conversed in a welcoming manner. Will go back adn also would recommend to to others.

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  2. James

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just what we wanted. Our server Jannele we think it was something like that pronouced jan ell. Very pleasant and right there if we needed her.

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  3. Susanne

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, as was the overall atmosphere. Cool place! Cami was a great server!

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  4. Sara

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience dining here. Food was impeccable. Very well seasoned and presented. Would come back in a heartbeat!
    RoarResponded on 19 November 2024
    Sara… we are waiting… We can’t wait to have you back at ROAR. Thank you for kind words about our food and your overall experience. See you soon.

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  5. SeanW

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Brie french toast was truly excellent and very good service.
    RoarResponded on 21 November 2024
    Hey Sean, Thank you for visiting ROAR and taking the time to write such a great review. The Brie French Toast is a favorite on both our weekday breakfast and weekend brunch menus - we are glad you liked it! Thank you also for the praise for our service. We look forward to the next opportunity to have you with us.

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  6. Erin

    Vancouver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great date night/bday dinner! Our server Kylie was perfect - attentive, friendly, efficient, positive, and kind. What a gem! Our food and drinks were great! Nothing spoke to us on the desert menu unfortunately. We really enjoyed the space/ambience. Thank you!
    RoarResponded on 11 November 2024
    We are so happy to hear your date night and birthday celebration was on point! Thank you for sharing the wonderful about Kylie - she is indeed a gem. We can't wait to share this feedback with her. Our dessert menu changes with some regularity, and we often have a dessert feature. We hope on your next visit we are able to tempt you with something sweet. We are thrilled that you chose ROAR for your special night on the town.

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  7. kristalee

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing anniversary dinner. Order the big 37oz steak to share it was incredible, every bite. All the sides were equally amazing. Had a few custom drinks thanks to the waiter! They were delicious 😋 Kids enjoyed their meals aswell, can go wrong with burger and fries!
    RoarResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hello Kristalee, Thank you for sharing you Anniversary Celebration with us at ROAR. Congratulations to you both! We love that you loved the Long Bone platter and all its amazing sides. We truly appreciate the shout out to your server. We have some true pros, and we are proud of them. Thank you for taking the time to share this memorable experience. We look forward to celebrating many more milestones with you and your family.

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  8. Cara

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the rillet, and the burger with a salad. The rillet was great but I was pretty turned off by my main. I don’t know if it was an off night but I couldn’t eat the salad because it was very bitter. My mouth went dry and tingled it was so bitter. When asked how I’d like my burger cooked I said well done, which I typically don’t like to do but was necessary due to some health issues. The burger was as pink as my partner’s who ordered medium-rare. I probably should have said something but I didn’t want to deal with having to wait again to have it fixed or get something else. Our server was great though, very friendly and attentive.
    RoarResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hello Cara, Thank you so much for visiting ROAR during your time in Tofino. We appreciate your great feedback on the service and the rillette. Although it's awesome to hear when we hit all the marks, it's perhaps more valuable to hear where we have fallen short. We apologize for the bitter greens in your salad and your burger not cooked to your liking. These are rare misses from our culinary team, and this feedback has been passed along to them. We hope you have the opportunity to visit ROAR on your next night out in Tofino. We will endeavor to provide the experience that has created the buzz that brought you here. Take care Cara!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! 4 different dishes- all incredibly delicious! A definite must!
    RoarResponded on 25 October 2024
    Thank you so much for visiting us and taking the time to review your experience at ROAR. It sounds like you have wonderful taste and we can't wait to have you back!

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  10. Ghislain

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall nice experience. The food was good, but the choice of lentils with the fish...it wasn't bad, but it wasn't excellent. The fish itself was excellent. The charcoal fries was amazing, like the burger.
    RoarResponded on 26 October 2024
    Thank you Ghislain, we appreciate your visit to ROAR and your kind review of your experience. Overall, It sounds like you had a great meal. Our culinary team has received your valuable feedback regarding the lentils (and speed of service) - thank you! We look forward to welcoming you back to earn a fifth star. Take care till then.

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Roar is rated 4.4 stars by 715 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Roar

1258 Pacifc Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Tofino
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–12:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Cocktail Bar, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Limited parking is available at Hotel Zed Tofino for Roar restaurant guests. We also encourage you to bring your bike! Tofino's amazing Multi-Use Path will take you right to Roar and we have free, safe bike parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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