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Roar, Tofino, BC

Roar

4.7
4.7
725 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 725 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Island

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Lively

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roar offers a fantastic dining experience with "delicious food" and "friendly service." Diners rave about the "amazing" culinary creations and vibrant atmosphere. Highlighted dishes include fresh tuna, salmon, and unique vegan options. Despite occasional service delays, standout servers like Emily and Joe ensure guests feel welcomed. A must-visit in Tofino!

725 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, attentive service. Casual atmosphere with a warm, inviting vibe. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Highly recommend

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  2. Dana

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was beautifully prepared and so extremely delicious. Our server Emily was attentive & had a warm friendly personality. We will definitely return & will recommend Roar.
    RoarResponded 4 days ago
    Dana - thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that Emily delivered on her incredible service and our culinary team created an amazing meal for you. We look forward to the return you PROMISED. See you soon ;)

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  3. Joel

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and they were flexible with menu options. Our server was fantastic! Want to come back soon!
    RoarResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you, Joel! - We appreciate the visit and kind review - We want you to come back too!

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  4. Andrew

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and well priced wine with very friendly service. We will be back!
    RoarResponded on February 10, 2025
    Thank you, Andrew. We loved having you at ROAR!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was good experience. The food was good. My husband and I enjoyed our anniversary date.
    RoarResponded on January 20, 2025
    Happy Anniversary! Thank you for choosing ROAR to celebrate your special day. We look forward to having you both back for another great experience.

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  6. Barbara

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five star experience in a casual environment providing outstanding food and service. Highly recommend!!!
    RoarResponded on January 6, 2025
    Barbara! What a wonderful review. You are what we call a five-star guest. Thank you for joining us at ROAR and sharing your experience. We hope to see you back with us soon.

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  7. Erin

    Vancouver

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant - always a good night! Brought our kids this time, and they loved it too! Our server was lovely, but a few things got forgotten - she was really busy with other tables. We had the salmon, burger, oysters, focaccia bread, and scallops. All fantastic! Wish we lived closer!
    RoarResponded on January 6, 2025
    Hey Erin - thanks for returning to ROAR with your family. Sorry a few things were missed but it sounds like you still had an awesome night out for your little ones too. We can’t wait to see you back on your next visit to Tofino!

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  8. Sandra

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent unique options in food and drink Excellent service too!
    RoarResponded on January 6, 2025
    Thank you Sandra! We are happy that you loved our menu variety and were dazzled by our service team. Thank you for visiting us and sharing your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back.

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  9. Ivanna

    VIP

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place in Tofino!!! Wery tasty. Recommend I like this place.
    RoarResponded on January 6, 2025
    Ivanna - that is some high praise! We are fortunate to be surrounded by such great restaurants in Tofino that raise the bar high. We can’t wait to have you back at ROAR.

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  10. Andrea

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love the concept and the food is well executed. The staff were so friendly, and made good recommendations. The wine list for reds was fantastic. The value was good especially in a resort town. The lighting was a little bright for dinner service.
    RoarResponded on December 28, 2024
    Andrea - thank you for your wonderful review. We appreciate your visit and helpful feedback especially regarding the lighting. This will be addressed. We look forward to having you back at ROAR next time you are in Tofino.

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FAQs

Roar is rated 4.7 stars by 725 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Roar

1258 Pacifc Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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