Best Chowder in Tofino

6 restaurant menus in Tofino, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Surfside Grill
Surfside Grill
92/100 (494 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
Canadian
Canadian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Cod
Fish & chips
Fish
Burger
Oyster
Salmon
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Seafood
Canadian
Bar
Seating
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food at Surfside Grill is awesome - delicious, fast and large portions! I had a veggie burger with poutine, my boyfriend had the Salmon Fish and..."
Anna Heyne
"I did not know what good fish and chips tasted like until I went to this place. Excellent amount of food. I’m no dipper, but the sauce was just..."
David Prato
"They have really good Tacos and fish and chips. It is mouth watering and fresh. Highly..."
Asad Raquib
"Outstanding. Long drive from Nanaimo port, heavy rain, just needed food. Great Surfside team delivered, excellent salmon burger and poutine along..."
Tim Perkins
"Fantastic Experience. This nice little beach-side grill is tucked inside the Pacific Sands Beach Resort, but it's still accessible even if you..."
Brent Sellers
"Surfside grill is great! The food is tasty and cooked to order and their portion sizes are quite generous. The atmosphere is so relaxed and staff are..."
Amanda Lim
"A short walk on the beach from Surf Grove Campground. We nabbed some seats at the fire pit. The views aren't what is advertised, but it still has a..."
Stephanie Lacey
"What a great surprise to have this awesome joint inside our resort. Their food is one of the best tasting ones in the island! Clam chowder and fish..."
manu robledano
Big Daddy's Fish Fry
Big Daddy's Fish Fry
91/100 (1311 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
Canadian
Fast Food
Seafood
Fast food
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Salmon
Fish & chips
Fish
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Cod
Halibut
Burger
French Fries
Prawns
Shrimp
Poutine
Clam Chowder
Fried pickles
Tempura
Crab
Oyster
Calamari
Sit down
Fast food
Seafood
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Cheap Eats
The Pointe Restaurant At The Wickaninnish Inn
The Pointe Restaurant At The Wickaninnish Inn
90/100 (1702 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Vegan Options
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Brunch
Salad
Pork
Halibut
Prawns
Crab
Scallops
Duck
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Oyster
Toasts
Risotto
Omelette
Tuna
Burger
Salmon
Cakes
Fish & chips
Shrimp
Lamb
Chowder
Beef
Pesto
Cheesecake
Fish
Fish & Chips
Cod
Pasta
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Valet Parking
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"I would give it 6 stars if I could! We came here for our 1st wedding anniversary and it was spectacular! Higher end dining yet very relaxed and..."
Richard Huang
"5 stars for cocktails and our server, but 2 stars for the front desk/hostesses. The cocktails and food were incredible, as was the view! We ordered..."
Laila PT
"A beautiful dining experience. It was a birthday celebration and they made us feel special with a personalized menu. All of the food was great and..."
Elizabeth Fingler
"All aspects of our dining experience was wonderful. Service by Emma was second to none, making my 60th birthday celebration even more special. The..."
Cheryl Chaster
"This restaurant is absolutely gorgeous with amazing staffs and fabulous foods & drinks! I would give more 5 stars if I could ! Five car ruse meals..."
Anna Andres
"Amazing food and service as always. Ordered the wild mushroom strozzapreti and "Farmcrest" Chicken Supreme and dessert was aerated dark chocolate..."
NC
"5 star service. 5 star food. 5 star cocktail program. I am so amazed that such a great restaurant in BC is not in Vancouver, but in Tofino! Go for..."
G C
"Amazing restaurant in a perfect location at the beach. The staff is very professional and they have good knowledge of the menu. The charcuterie with..."
Martijn Kamp
The Great Room
The Great Room
85/100 (755 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Lamb
Cheesecake
Pasta
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Salad
Fish
Cod
Crab
Halibut
Prawns
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Poutine
Risotto
Burger
Toasts
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Ceviche
Salmon
Fish & chips
Shrimp
Beef
Cakes
Crab Cake
Chowder
Sit down
American
Seafood
Canadian
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Driftwood Cafe At The Wickaninnish Inn
Driftwood Cafe At The Wickaninnish Inn
85/100 (188 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
Canadian
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cakes
Salad
Scallops
Chowder
Café
Canadian
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Beach
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Fish Store And Oyster Bar
The Fish Store And Oyster Bar
81/100 (333 ratings)
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Canadian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Shellfish
Salmon
Chowder
Halibut
Prawns
Shrimp
Toasts
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Mussels
"Food was amazing. Mussels were white white wine sauce first choice. Wife had the oysters and she said they were the best she's ever had. Staff were..."
Wayne
"Ok, amazing staff-super engaging-should have caught her name. Very cool spot & fantastic fresh oysters. Mignonette was fresh, flavourful & did not..."
Wannabefoodie
"I was having MAJOR indecision with the menu. I couldn’t stop flipping between the mussels and clams with bread, and the shrimp and scallops dishes...."
Katrina Jorna
"We ordered a dozen of local oysters and they were so fresh I'm salivating just thinking about them. Also if you ask for hot sauce they'll send you a..."
Nikki
"In a foodie town brimming with restaurants, The Fish Store and Oyster Bar is a standout. Located near Tofino’s docks, this establishment owns sole..."
MagoGuide
"Really damn good. Hey I thought this place was a secret. Whatever you do, dont try the cold smoked tuna. Next thing you know youll be maxing out your..."
JeromeBeEatin
"Amazing place! be sure to be there during their "buck a shuck" night, i think its every night from 7pm-9pm:) For all you oyster lovers out there cant..."
Waylon Ang
"Giving them 5 stars, because their smoked salmon was fabulous, one of the best I have tasted, light and delicate! Excellent service..."
K G
"Fish was very good, melt in your mouth, the 4 stars is due to limited selection and top shelf prices. We did enjoy the fish that was recommended to..."
N & C Dkkr
"Grabbed a couple of fresh salmon fillets, while camping, from this shop. Loved them! Fresh, good price and so delicious. Store is not busy but..."
Nik
"We came to Tofino and stayed at Crystal Cove for five days. Naturally, we required salmon to make our stay complete. We found The Fish Store and came..."
Thomas Veith
"Beautiful, tasty crab. We totally indulged ourselves for 3 day on fresh crab. Super friendly service..."
Lisa Scott
"Amazing Service. Variety of fish, crabs. Its..."
Gelard Augustino
"We were on our way back to the city and was looking for live crabs to take home but the two famous crab places were all out so we just thought we..."
Chris Albert de Leon
"Good selection of fresh and frozen. Delicious and reasonably priced smoked fish. My kid begs for the hot smoked salmon belly when we drive by. Staff..."
Tom Steele
"Very good selection of fish, with a local emphasis. Picked up 4 live crabs to cook at our hotel, and they were great quality so we've come back for..."
Robert McPherson
"Great selection of fish and seafood. Friendly staff and reasonable..."
Zackary King
"Amazing fresh seafood, they smoke all of their own fish and have live Dungeness crabs, previous review mentioned the crab are overpriced but this is..."
high_itsheather !
"An absolutely great place!!! I'm a seafood addict, and the Fish Store easily satisfied my addiction when I holidayed in Tofino last September. The..."
Rick Zemanek
"Bought some salmon, cod, scallop and oyster for camping here. Really fresh and top quality local product. Super friendly staff. Lobe it. If yoi like..."
kevin lien
"Great variety of fresh seafood, also the most moist smoked fish you've ever had!! They smoke their own. Right next door. Small takeaway items and art..."
Johannes Vandenakker
"Good selection of fresh fish and seafood...."
Diane Kuchma
"Love the salmon jerky!! It was soft and delicious. When I mentioned we were going to the beach. She even gave me some free ice to pack the salmon. It..."
Cindy