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Roar, Tofino, BC

Roar

4.8
4.8
727 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • Website
    http://www.roartofino.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1258 Pacifc Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0
  • Neighborhood
    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

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What 727 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Canadian

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Food

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Service

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Value

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for groups

  • Vancouver Island

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Lively

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roar, situated within Hotel Zed, offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and a "fun, contemporary atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fresh and flavoursome ingredients," as well as the inventive dishes like "smoked scallops" and "duck confit." The restaurant's "friendly and attentive staff" and "quirky decor" make it a must-visit spot in Tofino.

727 Reviews

  1. Doug

    Vancouver5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good service, good food, but very loud with open kitchen
    RoarResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for your visit and your feedback, Doug. Sorry if it got a bit loud that evening. It doesn’t seem to have detracted too much from the food and service, but it is something we can definitely work on. I hope you can experience a calmer night on your next visit.

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  2. Mark

    Seattle10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    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
    RoarResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you for the great review! Thank you for choosing ROAR and soaking in the inviting vibe! We look forward to your return.

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  3. Dana

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    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 on February 22, 2025
    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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  4. Joel

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    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 on February 22, 2025
    Thank you, Joel! - We appreciate the visit and kind review - We want you to come back too!

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  5. Andrew

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary1 review

    4.0

    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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  7. Barbara

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    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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  8. Jenny

    Vancouver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New years eve dinner was really good! Everything we ordered we loved
    RoarResponded 6 days ago
    Jenny! Thank you for joining us for New Years Eve! We love to know it was memorable. We hope to have you back to host your next celebration.

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  9. Erin

    Vancouver20 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Sandra

    Phoenix6 reviews

    5.0

    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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FAQs

Roar is rated 4.8 stars by 727 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Roar

1258 Pacifc Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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