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Roar, Tofino, BC

Roar

4.8
4.8
734 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
1258 Pacifc Rim Highway, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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

  • Drag Apres Surf at ROAR!

    Jun 15, 2025 only
    After an epic Tofino Pride party at Hotel Zed on June 14, we're hosting happy hour that you do not want to miss. Featuring Vivian Vanderpuss (Canada's Drag Race Season Three), Eddi Licious (CBC Canada's a Drag) and Woofie, this show is going to be outrageously fun! Enjoy ROAR's awesome lounge menu, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails and all kinds of tasty treats! Entertainment begins at 3pm and runs until 4:30pm. If you missed last year's sold-out brunch, now is your chance to book! ______________________________________________________________________________________ Eddi Licious is Victoria’s premier human impersonator! Beloved local icon! Eddi Licious is a Two Spirit Métis performance artist and drag king who has been stomping around local and international stages since 2005. They enjoy entertaining audiences of all kinds with their chaotic energy and galvanizing charm. This artist was featured in the CBC documentary series Canada's A Drag. Vivacious, vintage, vixen, premier cat mum and solution to the rat problem, Vivian Vanderpuss has been performing in Victoria and beyond for 9 years. Starring on Canada’s Drag Race Season 3 and Canada’s a Drag Season 3, Vivian has won the hearts of the nation with her big hair and huge smile. Camp, class and spicy sass Vivian’s performances will have you purring for more. Victoria's bearded and campy theatre queen, Woofie has been bringing big beard energy to stages across the island. Known for early 200's pop music, classic musical theatre numbers, a love of props and big hair and big thighs, Woofiehas been seen at theatres, queer bars, breweries, back alleys, and Zoom screens. This bearded queen is passionate about bringing queer art to new spaces and hosting pop-up events in non-queer spaces. Noe let's hear you say WOOF WOOF WOOF.
    Drag Apres Surf at ROAR! photo

  • Drag Brunch at ROAR!

    Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025
    After an epic Tofino Pride party at Hotel Zed on June 14, we're hosting a morning-after Pride brunch that you do not want to miss. Featuring Vivian Vanderpuss (Canada's Drag Race Season Three), Eddi Licious (CBC Canada's a Drag) and Woofie, this show is going to be outrageously fun! Enjoy ROAR's delicious brunch menu, alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. Entertainment begins at 11:30am and runs until 1:00pm. If you missed last year's sold-out brunch, now is your chance to book! ______________________________________________________________________________________ Eddi Licious is Victoria’s premier human impersonator! Beloved local icon! Eddi Licious is a Two Spirit Métis performance artist and drag king who has been stomping around local and international stages since 2005. They enjoy entertaining audiences of all kinds with their chaotic energy and galvanizing charm. This artist was featured in the CBC documentary series Canada's A Drag. Vivacious, vintage, vixen, premier cat mum and solution to the rat problem, Vivian Vanderpuss has been performing in Victoria and beyond for 9 years. Starring on Canada’s Drag Race Season 3 and Canada’s a Drag Season 3, Vivian has won the hearts of the nation with her big hair and huge smile. Camp, class and spicy sass Vivian’s performances will have you purring for more. Victoria's bearded and campy theatre queen, Woofie has been bringing big beard energy to stages across the island. Known for early 200's pop music, classic musical theatre numbers, a love of props and big hair and big thighs, Woofie has been seen at theatres, queer bars, breweries, back alleys, and Zoom screens. This bearded queen is passionate about bringing queer art to new spaces and hosting pop-up events in non-queer spaces. Noe let's hear you say WOOF WOOF WOOF.
    Drag Brunch at ROAR! photo

Menu

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What 734 people are saying

Roar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Best Service

  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Canadian

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Overall

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Food

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Service

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Ambience

  • Vancouver Island

    Best Value

  • Vancouver Island

    Great for brunch

  • Vancouver Island

    Healthy

  • Vancouver Island

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Vancouver Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Vancouver Island

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Vancouver Island

    Lively

  • Vancouver Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roar offers a vibrant dining experience in Tofino, with "excellent food and service" and a "trendy yet tasteful" ambiance. Guests rave about the "incredible experience," noting standout dishes like the seacuterie and duck confit. Friendly and attentive staff enhance the visit, making it a "five-star experience in a casual environment."

734 Reviews

  1. Matt

    Vancouver1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience all around, server was absolutely amazing! 10/10 would go again.

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  2. Deb

    Vancouver15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun restaurant with marvelous food. We always stop at Roar when visiting Tofino.
    RoarResponded 4 days ago
    Deb - we love having you here! Thanks for bringing your fun and your appetite to ROAR. We look forward to your next trip to Tofino.

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  3. Edith

    Vancouver7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food but not as good as it was. Practical when staying at hotel, friendly staff.
    RoarResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Edith, Thank you for returning to us at Hotel Zed and ROAR! Thank you so much for your recommendation! Although we are disappointed to hear that your recent visit was not up to our normal high standards, I am excited to share we have some great plans in store for our upcoming seasonal menu. We also have some new, fresh faces on our culinary team who will be joining our legendary core crew in the coming weeks.

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  4. Jennifer

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were top notch. Chefs working hard and killing it. Mike was an amazing server and made the experience even better!
    RoarResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Jennifer. We are thrilled to hear you were another recipient of Mike's exceptional service. Our open kitchen concept is a great window into the hard work, artistry and flow of a smoothly operating kitchen. We love your kind words regarding our Food and Drinks. We look forward to welcoming you back to ROAR when you're next in our neighborhood!

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  5. Lisa

    Calgary11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We decided to try Roar for our 25th anniversary. It made our day extra special! Joe provided impeccable service, and the food and cocktails (spyhoppers - yum!) were divine. The seacuterie we had to start was spectacular; I could have enjoyed that as a meal on its own. The ambiance was trendy yet tasteful. We have already decided to return for my husband’s birthday later this year.
    RoarResponded 7 days ago
    Hey Lisa, We are honored that you chose a night out at ROAR as the destination for your Anniversary celebration! What great luck to have Joe as your master of ceremonies. He is a consummate host! Spy Hoppers and Seacuterie!? you definitely know how to celebrate. Thank you for sharing your special day with us. We can't wait to have you back for your husband's upcoming birthday celebration.

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  6. Heidi

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Roar has become a community gathering restaurant. It has gone through its growing pains and now is holding its own as a consistently wonderful place to dine. Tofitians love the duck confit and your regular servers like Emily. Thanks for another great meal.
    RoarResponded on March 21, 2025
    Heidi, Thank you for the ultimate compliment! Nothing means more than to be embraced by our local community. It is the ultimate vision of our founder to make Hotel Zed and ROAR a year-round community gathering place suitable for celebrating families, milestones, and friends. A place that is welcoming to all. Thank you for your support and for being a part of our progress. We look forward to your next visit.

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  7. Martin

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellente food and service. Cute set up. Recommend trying the shared salmon board. Delicious.
    RoarResponded on March 22, 2025
    Good day Martin! We are thrilled you came to enjoy our 'excellent' food and service. Thank you for your kind words. We currently have two share-boards on our menu. Due to high praise like yours - we are adding a couple more on our new spring menu - soon to be released. We hope to see you back to try the new selection - the salmon board will remain with seasonal updates. See you again soon!

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  8. Doug

    Vancouver5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good service, good food, but very loud with open kitchen
    RoarResponded on March 9, 2025
    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Roar is rated 4.8 stars by 734 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Canada
  3. Vancouver / British Columbia
  4. Vancouver Island
  5. Tofino

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 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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