A Tofino fixture for almost 70 years, this local legend has never rested on its laurels. Start your evening with a cocktail, then launch your voyage into the region's seafood bounty: the giant, two-person 'admiral's plate' blowout of local salmon, scallops and more satisfies all-comers. Pop back the next morning for a crab Benedict brunch.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Tofino attractions

1. Roy Henry Vickers Gallery

0.03 MILES

Showcasing the work of First Nations artist Roy Henry Vickers, this dramatic, longhouse-style building is a downtown landmark. Inside you'll find…

2. Clayoquot Campus

1.38 MILES

Explore what coastal temperate rainforests are all about by checking out the frog pond, forest boardwalk, native plants and educational workshops at this…

3. Meares Island

1.61 MILES

Visible across Clayoquot Sound and accessible via kayak or water taxi from the Tofino waterfront, Meares Island was the site of the key 1984 Clayoquot…

4. Ahousat

10.59 MILES

Situated on remote Flores Island and accessed by tour boat or kayak, Ahousat is the mystical location of the spectacular Wild Side Heritage Trail, a…

5. Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

12.6 MILES

One in a magnificent seven of BC national parks, Pacific Rim is replete with wave-whipped beaches and brooding forests, most of them far from civilization…

6. Kwisitis Visitor Centre

14.3 MILES

This dramatically located building is perched over a sandy, rock-fringed beach. Inside you'll find displays on the region's rugged topography and wildlife…

7. Maquinna Marine Provincial Park

21.7 MILES

One of the most popular day trips from Tofino, the highlight here is Hot Spring Cove. Tranquility-minded trekkers travel to the park by Zodiac boat or…

8. Ucluelet Aquarium

21.88 MILES

This excellent catch-and-release facility on the waterfront focuses on illuminating the marine critters found in the region's local waters, which can mean…