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Roar, Tofino, BC

Roar

4.4
4.4
712 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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

Experiences

  • Christmas Dinner at ROAR

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    ROAR into the holiday season with a delicious, festive three-course meal. All of your favourite, nostalgic holiday treats prepared by our world-class chefs over a live fire. We have three seatings available on December 25: 3pm, 5pm, 7pm Three course menu $65pp With cheese course $85pp Set Menu: Appetizers Winter Green Salad or Roasted Squash Soup Mains Roast Turkey Breast or Stout Mustard + Honey Glazed Ham or Wild Mushroom Mille-feuille Sweets Pumpkin Cheesecake or Red Wine Braised Pear or Cocofino Chocolate Torte Add-On Artisan Cheese Course View full menu at ROARTofino.com Ready for a turkey snooze? Visit hotelzed.com to book your stay at Hotel Zed!
    Christmas Dinner at ROAR photo

What 712 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Vancouver Island

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Island

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Vancouver Island

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Lively

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roar in Tofino offers a "fun and exciting" dining experience with delicious food and a lively atmosphere. Diners rave about the "amazing service" from attentive staff like Mike and Joe. Highlights include fresh seafood, creative dishes, and a "cool funky" vibe. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

712 Reviews
  1. Sara

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 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 November 19, 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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  2. SeanW

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Brie french toast was truly excellent and very good service.
    RoarResponded 7 days ago
    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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  3. Erin

    Vancouver

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 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 November 11, 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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  4. kristalee

    Vancouver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 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 November 11, 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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  5. Cara

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 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 November 11, 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 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 October 25, 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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  7. Ghislain

    Ottawa

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 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 October 26, 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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  8. Sherry

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! My partner and I each had two breakfasts and two dinners, different menu selections each time, and all were top-notch. Well-prepared and generous portions. Fast, friendly service; attentive without being fussy or overbearing. Prices not unreasonable for the quality, and area.
    RoarResponded on October 25, 2024
    Sherry - what a wonderful review. Thank you both for joining us. We are thrilled that the quality, selection and service during your time with us was on the mark! Pricing in Tofino can often be tricky, we truly appreciate your recognition that they're reasonable and in line with our quality and location. Thank you once again for your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  9. Marliese

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Roar was great! The Joe was a nice server who made us feel welcome. The food was amazing! The baked Brie, the feature pasta, and the pork belly was so delicious! Would definitely recommend trying this restaurant!
    RoarResponded on October 17, 2024
    Thank you for the great review Marliese. It sounds like you had a great visit. We love your shout out to our ROAR serving legend, Joe! We love having him dazzle our guests with kindness. Thank you for your recommendation. Joe and the team look forward to serving you again sometime soon.

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  10. Luanne

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dinner- fresh tuna, with lentils etc. our waitress was lovely and provided good suggestions. We were seated close to the open kitchen which we found quite entertaining!
    RoarResponded on October 15, 2024
    Thank you for joining us at ROAR Luanne! We are thrilled you enjoyed your dinner, and our team was able to provide lovely service. Our open kitchen never ceases to entertain with our version of 'dinner theatre'. We can't wait to welcome you back!

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FAQs

Roar is rated 4.4 stars by 712 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
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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