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1. pilgrimme
$$$$ | |This small restaurant in the woods has garnered all sorts of accolades since it first opened in 2014. Here chef Jesse McCleery, who spent a winter in the kitchen at Noma in Copenhagen, focuses on locally sourced food and unusual ingredients presented in the most imaginative ways. This takes farm- and ocean-to-table to a whole new level. The nightly format is now a seven-course prix-fixe tasting menu (advise staff of any allergies at time of booking) and reservations can book up months in advance. Enjoy the sunset through the trees from the deck of the rustic house—if it gets chilly, use one of the cozy blankets to wrap up. In the backyard, chef Melanie Witt has set up the low key Charmer Pizza which is open Thursday to Sunday evenings.
2806 Montague Rd., Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N 1P0, Canada250-539–5392Known For
- One of Canada's best restaurants
- Homey setting
- Charming staff
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch, 7-course fixed-price menu -
2. Schooner Restaurant
$$$$ | |An institution in downtown Tofino (it's been operating since 1949), the Schooner's main-floor dining room is comfortable and casually upscale. The seafood dishes change frequently, but ask for the signature halibut filet stuffed with Brie, crab, and shrimp in an apple-peppercorn brandy sauce—it's been their signature dish for more than 35 years. The steaming bowl of island clams, mussels, salmon, halibut, and red snapper is another winner. The Schooner also dishes up weekend brunch and hearty lunchtime sandwiches, burgers, and pastas. An oyster bar and summer patio are pluses. From October to May, the whole operation moves upstairs to a more intimate room with exceptional views of Meares Island.
331 Campbell St., Tofino, British Columbia, V0R 2Z0, Canada250-725–3444Known For
- Serving epic seafood and steaks since 1949
- Great views
- Signature stuffed halibut
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch -
3. The Pointe
$$$$ | |With 180-degree views of the crashing surf, the Pointe is the top-notch Tofino dining experience. It's renowned for its refined west coast cuisine, which is superbly presented and excellently paired with options from the award-winning wine list—an impressive 11,000-bottle wine cellar is the latest jewel in this grande dame's crown. Ingredients from the water—including oysters, shrimp, salmon, and a variety of other seafood—and the land (whatever's in season, such as wild mushrooms and fresh herbs) are used in innovative but not too outlandish dishes. The service is meticulous. Insider tip: in winter months go for brunch instead of dinner to take in the breathtaking views of the Pacific from the floor-to-ceiling windows of the octagonal-shaped dining room. For something more casual, stop at the Inn's Driftwood Café for high-end snacks and small-plate dinners right on the beach.
500 Osprey La., Tofino, British Columbia, V0R 2Z0, Canada250-725–3106Known For
- Impeccable service
- Incredible views
- An unforgettable dining experience
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4. The Wolf in the Fog
$$$$ | |Chef Nick Nutting and his crew present a unique west-coast dining experience here that puts an inspired twist on freshly caught seafood and foraged local ingredients; think seaweed combed from the shore and wild forest mushrooms. The big platters of charred octopus and steamed mussels beg to be shared. As do the famed potato-crusted oysters. Start with one of the signature cocktails, like the legendary Cedar Sour, and after dinner try Hailey's Cream, with its fig-infused rye and condensed milk. The cedar-walled dining room is light, warm, and welcoming.
150 4th St., Tofino, British Columbia, V0R 2Z0, Canada250-725–9653Known For
- Award-winning
- Hyper-local foraged ingredients
- Potato-crusted oysters
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5. Auntie Pesto's
$$$$ | |Fresh local ingredients and made-from-scratch fare keep regulars and visitors well fed at this family-run spot on Ganges' waterfront boardwalk. Here chef Shawn Walton takes it up a notch with, for example, duck confit with pear-and-Gorgonzola ravioli, or beef tenderloin with port demi-glace. The art-filled interior is welcoming, and on warm evenings the marina-view patio is positively romantic.
2104–115 Fulford Ganges Rd., British Columbia, V8K 2T9, Canada250-537–4181Known For
- Local ingredients
- Seasonal fare
- Waterfront location
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch -
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6. House Piccolo
$$$$ | |Piccolo Lyytikainen, the Finnish-born chef-owner of this tiny restaurant in a quaint village house, serves beautifully prepared and presented European cuisine. Creations include Scandinavian-influenced dishes such as BC venison with a juniper-and-lingonberry demi-glace and charbroiled fillet of beef with Gorgonzola sauce. For dessert, the chocolate terrine Finlandia and vodka-moistened lingonberry crepes are hard to resist. The 250-item wine list includes many hard-to-find vintages. The indoor tables are cozy and candlelit; the outdoor patio is a pleasant summer dining spot.
108 Hereford Ave., British Columbia, V8K 2T4, Canada250-537–1844Known For
- Fine dining
- Scandinavian-influenced cuisine
- Extensive wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat. and Sun. -
7. Pluvio Restaurant and Rooms
$$$$ | |Former Wickaninnish Inn executive chef Warren Barr and his partner Lily Verney-Downey opened tiny Pluvio to up the culinary scene in Tofino's humble neighboring town. Thoughtfully prepared dishes are made from scratch with local, wild ingredients often foraged by Barr himself. Two dinner options are on offer: a three-course dinner menu for $91 per person or chef's tasting menu for $168 including wine ($111 without). The property includes the 30-seat dining room with living art wall and also a four-room boutique hotel in the backyard next to the kitchen garden.
1714 Peninsula Rd., Ucluelet, British Columbia, V0R 3A0, Canada250-726–7001Known For
- High-end dining in a casual setting
- Locavore approach
- Chef forages for ingredients himself
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan.–mid-Feb. No lunch -
8. The Masthead Restaurant
$$$$ | |You know a chef cares about local food when his menu lists how far each ingredient has traveled to reach your plate. At this historic seaside roadhouse in Cowichan Bay, the mussels and clams come from within 5 miles of the restaurant, and the poached Dungeness crab is from the bay outside the door. Many other ingredients—bison, wild salmon, duck breast—are sourced from within 200 miles. The 1863 wood-paneled room offers sea views throughout, but waterside deck tables are favored by the loyal clientele. The long wine list has a good selection of Cowichan Valley labels. There is live jazz on Saturday nights.
1701 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, V0R 1N0, Canada250-748–3714Known For
- Fresh seafood
- Extensive bar
- Sea views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays
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