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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.

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BREAKFAST
LUNCH
DINNER
SWEETS
DRINKS
LITTLE ROARIORS

BREAKFAST

Open for breakfast 7 days a week
7am - 2pm

QUINOA PORRIDGE

blueberries, vanilla oat milk

BREAKFAST SANDWICH

fried egg, bacon, smoked cheddar,
tomato jam, mayo, charcoal spuds

BREAKFAST POUTINE

charcoal spuds, cheese curds,
brown butter hollandaise

TWO EGGS

eggs any style, sweet mustard glazed bacon,
fresh cheddar jalapeño scone, charcoal spuds

BRIE FRENCH TOAST

dark cherry compote, orange compound butter, maple syrup

BACON AND CHEDDAR WAFFLE

poached eggs, brown butter hollandaise, charcoal spuds

ROAST MUSHROOM AND POTATO HASH

poached eggs, tomato jam, arugula, brown butter hollandaise

CRISPY BRAISED PORK BELLY

eggs any style, charcoal spuds, red onion jam, tomato aioli

SALMON RÖSTI

poached eggs, potato rosti, salmon candy, crème fraîche

FRESH FRUIT PLATE

Cocofino yogurt, fresh seasonal fruit, toasted coconut

BREAKFAST COCKTAILS

MIMOSA

prosecco + orange juice

CAESAR

1 oz vodka, clamato, worchestershire, tobasco

BOOZY COFFEE + CREAM

2 oz forty creek cream liqueur + americano coffee

SHAFT

2 oz vodka + kahlua, espresso, milk

LUNCH

Enjoy our lunch menu 7 days a week
11am - 2pm

SPRING GREENS SALAD

goat cheese, beets, toasted hazelnuts, shaved fennel, radish, lemon & caramelized honey vinaigrette

SMOKED MISO SCALLOPS

pickled baby cucumber and radish salad, carrot apple vinaigrette, crispy jalepeno, crème fraiche

WESTCOAST CLAMS, CHOWDER STYLE

fresh manila clams, fingerling potatoes, leeks, oven dried tomatoes, smoked bull kelp, lemon cream, focaccia

FIRE ROASTED BRIE

onion jam, housemade seed and fruit crisps

ROAR'S OWN GROUND CHUCK BURGER

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

KFC

crispy buttermilk fried chicken, housemade kimchi, pickles, toasted brioche bun

SEAFOOD ANTIPASTO PLATE

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

PICNIC CHARCUTERIE BOARD

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

STARTERS

Dinner served 7 days a week
5pm - 10pm

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

VEGETABLE LENTIL RAGOUT

beluga lentils, roasted vegetables, fried brussels, caramelized carrot puree, apple slaw

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

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

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 herbabceous acidity 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.