Home | ROAR Tofino | restaurants | takeout | breakfast | lunch

It’s the waves crashing and raging flames.
It’s the roar of a rebellious nature.

Escape to ROAR, where we cook with live fire and
quality, local ingredients are at the centre of everything we do.

Everyone is welcome at ROAR to delight in ingredient-driven food and drink in a cozy space filled with roaring fire.

Nestled in the rainforest, ROAR makes you feel unlike anything before, but somehow, like you’ve always belonged here.

view menus

DINNER
SWEETS
APRES SURF
DRINKS
LITTLE ROARIORS

STARTERS

SPRING GREENS SALAD

roasted squash, goat cheese, beets, toasted hazelnuts, shaved fennel radish, lemon and caramelized honey vinaigrette

FIRE ROASTED BRIE

onion jam, housemade seed and fruit crisps

GRILLED HUMBOLDT SQUID

chermoula, blistered cherry tomatoes, grilled broccoli, crispy shallots

CRISPY PORK BELLY

potato pave, arugula, roasted shallot vinaigrette

SMOKED MISO SCALLOPS

pickled baby cucumber and radish salad, carrot apple vinaigrette, crispy jalapenos, creme fraiche

WEST COAST CLAMS, CHOWDER STYLE

smoked kelp, potato, leeks and cream, focaccia

PICNIC CHARCUTERIE BOARD

sea salami, tofinochiona, date and port salami, black pepper salami, pickled vegetables, house mustard, fruit and seed crackers

SEAFOOD ANTIPASTO BOARD

daily fresh seafood selection, pickled vegetables, seaweed salad, fermented hot sauce, charcoal spiced chips

FRESH SHUCKED OYSTERS

half dozen west coast oysters, house mignonette

FIRE GRILLED BEACH OYSTERS (2)

nduja spicy paprika sausage, flambadou style, braised greens, pork belly, caramelized onions

MAINS

ROASTED FARMHOUSE CHICKEN BREAST

crispy parmesan polenta, cauliflower puree, braised greens + mushrooms, lemon thyme pan jus

ROAR'S OWN GROUND CHUCK BURGER

smokehouse cheddar, lettuce, pickled onions, oven dried tomato aioli, toasted brioche bun

ROSEMARY CURED PORK CHOP

yukon gold potato rosti, grilled kale, rhubarb and sweet onion relish

CRISPY DUCK CONFIT

grilled asparagus, parsnip puree, wild mushroom barley risotto, pickled red onion, grain mustard gastrique

SWEET POTATO CURRY

jerk spice, charred vegetables, cumin scented rice, cocofino yogurt

DILL BUTTER BAKED WILD CHINOOK SALMON

fingerling potatoes, purple and golden beets, lemon creme fraiche

TO SHARE

share boards available while quantities last!

37 DAY DRY-AGED LONG BONE RIBEYE

34oz steak, fire grilled, medium rare, crushed fingerling potatoes, grilled broccoli, roasted mushrooms, chermoula, arugula salad, fresh horseradish jus

190

COAL ROASTED WHOLE FISH

crushed fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus, cabbage, celery root and apple slaw, chermoula, house tartar sauce

market price

FIRE-ROASTED TAHINI + SPICED CAULIFLOWER

grilled kale, fried brussels, marinated carrot salad, lemon and mascarpone arancini, blistered tomatoes, warm olives, chermoula

ADD ONS | SIDES

tempeh

pork belly

salmon

scallops

roasted veggies

chicken

charcoal fries

focaccia

As Tribal Park Allies, Roar adds 1% of your total bill so the Tla-o-qui-aht Nation can continue the restoration and guardianship of their lands on which we sit.
The consumption of RAW oysters poses an increased risk of foodborne illness. A cooking step is needed to eliminate potential bacterial or viral contamination.
GF - does not guarantee no cross contamination, please inform us of any allergies.

NEW YORK CHEESECAKE

cherry compote, sour cream ice cream

S'MORES

flourless chocolate cake, toasted marshmallow, smoked ganache, caramel, graham cracker whipped cream

COCOFINO CHOCOLATE TORTE

lime coconut whip, raspberry coulis

PAVLOVA

strawberry and rhubarb, orange and thyme curd, chantilly cream

LIQUID DESSERTS

1 oz

AFFOGATO

wayward honey krupnik liqueur, espresso, vanilla gelato

LIMONCELLO

made in house

SHERRY AND PORT

2.5oz

GONZALES BYASS

oloroso

HARVEY'S

solera

ALVEAR

pedro ximenez

TAYLOR FLADGATE

20 year tawny port

FOOD

everyday 2-5pm
on the patio and in the sunken living room

Join us for live music on Saturdays and Sundays

fries

hand cut fries, aioli

warm marinated olives

thyme, orange, garlic, chili

oysters

half dozen fresh shucked west coast oysters

crispy fried brussels sprouts

lemon and parmesan

polenta fries

oven dried tomato aioli

chickpea tempeh bites

sweet chili sauce

west coast clams, chowder style

smoked kelp, leeks and cream, foccacia

fire roasted brie

onion jam, dried fruit and seed crisps

crispy pork belly

potato pave, arugula, roasted shallot vinaigrette

seafood antipasto

daily fresh seafood selection, pickled vegetables, fermented hot sauce, charcoal spiced chips

picnic charcuterie

selection of salamis, pickled vegetables, house mustard, dried fruit and seed crisps

DRINKS

COCKTAILS

2oz , margarita, negroni, martini, shaft, old fashioned

WINE

6oz chianti, pinot grigio, prosecco, rose

DRAFT

14oz lager, hazy, ipa, red ale, dark

HIGHBALLS

1oz

SEASONAL COCKTAILS

VOLUME III: LOCAL TREASURES

all cocktails are minimum 2 oz

HONEY BEE

woodford reserve bourbon, honey krupnik liqueur, amaro, ginger + salted lemon, clove

OLD GROWTH

arbutus van island brandy, st george amaro, benedictine, italian vermouth

FANTASTIC FUN GUY

mushroom infused rye whiskey, thyme honey, lemon, egg white, umami bitters, porcini powder

ARTS AND CRAFTS

plantation fiji rum, aperol, arbutus barrel aged gin, pineapple, fresh lime, green strawberry bitters

THE WOODWARD

arbutus barrel aged gin, woods amaro chiaro, foraged elderflower liqueur, bitter vermouth

MOTHER MEDICINE

mezcal, arbutus amaro, smoked pear, cinnamon, chocolate bitters

LAST WAVE

thai chili and pineapple infused tequila, pineapple shrub, maraschino, yellow chartreuse, cointreau, lime

SPYHOPPER

red cedar infused rum, house falernum liqueur, pineapple, lime, torched cedar

DRAFT BEER + CIDER

14 oz

LAGER

tofino brewing company (just down the road)

MYSTIC HAZE PALE ALE

van. island brewing (victoria, bc)

TRADITIONAL DRY CIDER

merridale (cobble hill, bc)

FAT TUG IPA

driftwood brewing (victoria, bc)

RESURRECTION RED ALE

ucluelet brewing company (just a bit further down the road)

DARK MATTER

hoyne brewing company (victoria, bc)

WHITE WINE

6 oz | 9 oz | bottle

CHATEAU PESQUIE VENTOUX BLANC 2021

rhone valley, france beautifully fresh and dry blend of grenache blanc, clairette, rousanne and viogner. perfect for grilled fish and veggies

15 | 21 | 52

ALDERLEA BACCHUS 2021

cowichan valley, bc a dry white from one of the oldest plantings on vancouver island light, crisp with kiwi, apricot & floral notes

17 | 24 | 57

SPEARHEAD RIESLING 2021

okanagan, bc dry/off-dry riesling serving up crunchy green apples and spring flowers on a slab of wet slate

15 | 21 | 52

WILD GOOSE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021

okanagan, bc refresing dry white, more fruit-forward than herbabceousacidity is bright but restrained tropical passionfruit dominates with a subtle mineral finish

14 | 20 | 50

TANTALUS BEAR CHARDONNAY 2020

okanagan, bc crisp, lively & brimming with fruit-forward notes of ripe apple, citrus and melon with just a tiny hint of oak and a pleasant minerality

17 | 24 | 57

PHANTOM CREEK PINOT GRIS 2020

peachland, bc beautiful alsace style pinot gris aged 10 months in traditional oak. dry with fresh, tropical notes of pineapple and lychee and subtle spice

BURROWING OWL SAUVIGNON BLANC 2020

okanagan, bc elegant sauv with 9% semillon. gooseberry, tropical fruit and apple dominate the palate, with herbaceous notes and minerality bringing depth

QUAIL’S GATE CHENIN BLANC 2020

okanagan, bc dry and medium-bodied with aromas of peach, guava and passionfruit. beautiful, bright acidity

HESTER CREEK TREBBIANO 2021

oliver, bc a true rarity for canada! crafted from old vine trebbiano, this juicy dry white is fragrant with tropical fruit, bright citrus and wildflower honey

40 KNOTS SIEG 2020

comox valley, bc an underappreciated varietal, siegerrebe, perfect for van island’s cool growing climate. juicy lychee, lemongrass and tropical fruit, mellow acidity

SYNCHROMESH RIESLING

okanagan, bc medium sweetness pairs with high acidity for a luscious wine reminiscent of biting into a juicy, ripe green apple

ENVINATE BENJE BLANCO 2019

canary islands, spain an exceptional and unique organic orange wine from palamino fino grapes - the same used in fino sherry. quince, elderflower and briny saline with high acidity and great texture

PASCAL JOLIVET SANCERRE 2020

sancerre, france this biodynamic sancerre is buzzy and bright with lemon thistle and lined with a cushion of wild herbs

CATALINA SOUNDS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2020

malborough, new zealand crisp and dry, with high acidity. passionfruit, gooseberry and citrus with nice minerality

KENTIA ALBARINO 2020

rias baixas, spain juicy pear, orange blossom & citrus zest. exceptionally refreshing, with zippy acidity and mineral finish

XANADU DJL CHARDONNAY 2017

margaret river, australia fresh cut pineapple & wet stone followed by white stone fruit & vanilla wafers. refined texture and complexity from lees and wild barrel fermentation

LA CREMA CHARDONNAY 2019

montery, ca bright lemon & jasmine aroma, flavours of white stone fruit and a juicy lingering finish

RED WINE

6 oz | 9 oz | bottle

FITAPRETA TOURIGNA VAI NUA 2017

alentejo, portugal bold, unoaked expression of portugal’s famed touriga nacional grape. rich and intense red fruit, polished tannins

14 | 20 | 50

SEVEN STONES PINOT NOIR 2016

similkameen, bc juicy cherry and stawberry and earthy oak and leather from age

16 | 22 | 53

SEVEN STONES MERLOT 2015

similkameen, bc a riot of berry flavours, rich and full, coffee & chocolate on the finish

16 | 22 | 53

MURPHY GOODE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018

sonoma, ca bold blackberry with a hunt of thyme and a satisfying finish

16 | 22 | 53

SUMMERHILL PYRAMID ORGANIC MERLOT 2018

okanagan, bc rich and intense plum and blackberry with a savoury edge and a complex finish

LITTLE FARM PIED DE CUVE CABERNETS 2021

similkameen, bc from little farm's low intervention natural wines series with wild fermentation, this unoaked 50/50 cab franc and cab sauv blend is fresh and vibrant with intense dried flower and berry notes

TANTALUS FURTHER AFIELD SYRAH 2021

similkameen, bc the first ever syrah from tantalus, with grapes sourced from the warm climate of blind creek vineyard. beautifully crafted and full bodied, with dark fruit, violet, licorice and baking spice.

BURROWING OWL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019

okanagan, bc deep and robust with complex layers of dark berries, chocolate and coffee. medium acidity with well balanced tannic structure

YOUNG + WYSE ZINFANDEL 2019

okanagan, bc nice big zinfandel from the southern okanagan, redolent with classic jammy berry and black pepper notes, rounded off with oaky vanilla

HESTER CREEK THE JUDGE 2019

oliver, bc a spectacular bourdeaux style reserve blend. bold notes of mocha, cherries, vanilla & leather with structured tannins and acidity

100

DECERO MALBEC 2018

mendoza, argentina from the foot of the andes, this malbec beams plumped black fruit and crushed violet

PASSATO BARBERA D’ALBA 2020

piedmont, italy organic 100% barbera, resplendent with mulberry, plum and dark fruit. full bodied, with high acidity but smooth tannins

VALLE DE NABAL TEMPRANILLO 2019

duero, spain big, bold and balanced tempranillo. ripe blackberry and cherry with notes of dark chocolate and cigar box

LA CREMA PINOT NOIR 2019

sonoma coast, ca smooth and robust with lush red fruit, tobacco, coffee and oaky vanilla. vibrant acidity and mellowed tannins

CRAGGY RANGE SYRAH 2018

hawke's bay, new zealand aromatic floral & cracked pepper rules the full, structural palate, with ripe plum & wild blackberry built on top

STONESTREET CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016

alexander valley, ca balanced and elegant with deep, dark fruit, star anise and complex notes of tobacco, cedar and chocolate on the finish

120

CHATEAU LASSEGUE ST-EMILION GRAND CRU 2017

bourdeaux, france deep garnet colour, rich red fruit and earth on the palate, enchanting aromas of violet and clove. 50% merlot, 45% cab franc, 5% cab sauv

175

ROSE

6 oz | 9 oz | bottle

NARATIVE ROSE 2021

okanagan, bc beautiful balance rose from 100% pinot noir, brimming with strawberry, rhubarb nd pomegranate

13 | 18 | 45

HESTER CREEK CABERNET FRANC ROSÉ 2022

oliver, bc the luscious, fruit forward palate is laden with ripe raspberries and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb pie flavours. a pretty, yet intense and full-bodied rosé

LOCK + WORTH WHITE LABEL ROSE

okanagan, bc alluringly saline, this bone-dry pale rose is countered by wild herbs, white cherry & apricot fuzz

CRISTIA ROSE 2020

cotes de provence, france beautiful dry, blush coloured provencal rose. notes of ripe melon, citrus and strawberry with brisk acidity

PROIBIDOS CLARETE 2021

douro, portugal not really a rose, but a traditional blend of native red and white grapes from old vines, known as palhete in portugal. light and crisp, notes of strawberry and redcurrant with tannic grip

BUBBLES

6 oz | 9 oz | bottle

BENVOLIO PROSECCO NV

friuli, italy refreshing dry prosecco abundant with peach, green apple and ripe citrus. great match for oysters

13 | 45

CONCERTO REGGIANO LAMBRUSCO 2020

reggio emilia, italy dry, balanced and deep purple lambrusco from the medici ermete family winery. intense red berry and crushed violet aromas

SUMMERHILL CIPES BRUT NV

okanagan, bc traditional method blend of riesling, pinot blanc and chardonnay. very aromatic, with juicy pear, toasted almonds and lime zest58

UNSWORTH CHARME DE L'ILE 2019

cowichan valley, bc prosseco-style sparkling from the island, elegant bubbles deliver refreshing notes of lemon curd and green apple

DOMAINE ROLET PÉRE ET FILSCRÉMANT DU JURA BLANC NV

jura, france striking jura fizz with ripe red & brisk green apples and a spire of crystalized lemon acidity

CHAMPAGNE PIERRE PAILLARD LES PARCELLESBOUZY GRAND CRU EXTRA BRUT 2016

champagne, france this creamy grower champagne is based on meringue & cherry brioche and lit with green apple...and magic

120

ZERO PROOF

PRIDE OF THE COAST

mint, passionfruit and vanilla bean **We'll donate $1 to Coastal Queer Alliance, a local organization devoted to serving our 2SLGBTQIA+ community**

COCOFINO COLADA

cocofino coconut yogurt, caramelized banana, fresh pineapple + lime

TOFINO KOMBUCHA

PHILLIPS IOTA

pilsner or hazy ipa

VANCOUVER ISLAND SINGLE MALT per 1oz

macaloney's invermallie red wine cask finish

macaloney's glenloy bourbon + sherry + red wine cask finish

macaloney's invernahaven oloroso + px cask finish

SCOTCH per 1oz

glenmorangie nectar d’or sauternes cask, highlands

glenmorangie signet, highlands

highland park 12 year, islands

lagavulin 16 year, islay

COGNAC per 1oz

hennessey vs

hennessey vsop

hennessey xo

courvoisier vsop

RUM per 1oz

diplomatico exclusiva reserva, venezuela

black tot, caribbean blend

flor de cana, 12 year, nicaragua

matusalem gran reserva, 23 year, domincan republuc

DINNER

GRILLED CHEESE AND FRIES

BURGER AND FRIES

SALMON AND GREENS

FRIED CHICKEN AND FRIES

CRUDITE AND DIP

PASTA

tomato and cheese or butter and cheese

As Tribal Park Allies, Roar adds 1% of your total bill so the Tla-o-qui-aht Nation can continue the restoration and guardianship of their lands on which we sit.
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.