Tofino

Tofino

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Top 50 Most Memorable/BEST Dishes Internationally/Globally

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This year Follow Me Foodie included Follow Me Foodie to Toronto, Lummi Island (twice), San Francisco (twice), Tofino, Seattle, Whistler, Calgary, Yukon Territories, Hong Kong (Round 3), Japan (Tokyo and Kyoto), and Mexico (Mexico City and Oaxaca).

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$10 or less, $10-20, American, Breakfast, British, Brunch, Burgers/Hot Dogs, Canadian, Food 4, Hole in the Wall, Seafood, Tacos, Tofino, Vegetarian, West coast

Tofino, BC – Wildside Grill (Fish n’ Chips) & The Fish Store

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The Wildside Grill is an affordable eatery for all ages offering a range of casual beachside favourites. The fish n’ chips is most recommended. I also couldn’t leave Tofino without finding The Fish Store. I could have gorged on their smoked tuna belly all day. I didn’t want to be *that* person lining up 2, 3, 6 times for another sample at their booth, but I totally was.

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$20-30, American, Brunch, Canadian, Cocktails, desserts, Eclectic, Food 4, Food 4.5, Fusion, Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt, International, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Pastries/Cookies, Pizza, Seafood, Soups, Tacos, Tapas, Tofino, Vegetarian, West coast, Wine

Tofino, BC – SoBo Restaurant – Part 2/2

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It had the approachability of say a Cactus Club, but the personal touch and flavours of Tofino. The food was fun, casual and unpretentious, but slightly hit and miss, which is likely due to the size of the menu. The “hits” were toe-curling good and I would come back for those alone… heck, I would even come back just for their Lime Margaritas!

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$20-30, American, Brunch, Canadian, Cocktails, desserts, Eclectic, Food 4, Food 4.5, Fusion, Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt, International, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Pastries/Cookies, Pizza, Seafood, Soups, Tacos, Tapas, Tofino, Vegetarian, West coast, Wine

Tofino, BC – SoBo Restaurant – Part 1/2

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It had the approachability of say a Cactus Club, but the charm and flavours of Tofino. The food was fun, casual and unpretentious, but slightly hit and miss. The “hits” were almost toe-curling good and I would come back for those alone… heck, I would come back just for their Lime Margaritas!

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$30-50, $50+, Brunch, Canadian, Cocktails, desserts, Food 4, Food 4.5, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Seafood, Tofino, West coast, Wine

Tofino, BC – The Pointe Restaurant at The Wickaninnish Inn (Tasting Menu) – Part 4

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There are only about 3 restaurants in Tofino I would call “fine dining”, but even so they are more casual than traditional fine dining. This is the only “fine dining” restaurant I visited in Tofino, so I can’t compare, but it is arguably “the best” in its caliber. The view is worth coming for alone even if it is just for a casual meal, their Sunday champagne brunch, or drinks.

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$30-50, $50+, Brunch, Canadian, Cocktails, desserts, Food 4, Food 4.5, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Seafood, Tofino, West coast, Wine

Tofino, BC – The Pointe Restaurant at The Wickaninnish Inn (Tasting Menu) – Part 3

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The fish was fresh, good quality and cooked perfectly, and they really understood their seafood and how to cook it. On the other hand many of the courses featured “surf and turf”, and I’m guessing the chefs get tired of cooking seafood all the time even though it was their strength.

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$30-50, $50+, Breakfast, Brunch, Canadian, desserts, Eclectic, Fine Dining, Food 4.5, International, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Seafood, Tofino, West coast, Wine

Tofino, BC – The Pointe Restaurant at The Wickaninnish Inn (Tasting Menu) – Part 2

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I decided to try the Chef’s Tasting Menu by Executive Chef Warren Barr and his Chef de Cuisine Nick Nutting, which ended up being the extended version of it. It was more adventurous and creative than the a la carte, and it was more representable of who chef was. Both menus feature local and sustainable meats and seafood.

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$30-50, $50+, Breakfast, Brunch, Canadian, desserts, Fine Dining, Food 4, International, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Seafood, Tofino, West coast, Wine

Tofino, BC – The Pointe Restaurant at The Wickaninnish Inn (Tasting Menu) – Part 1

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Ask any local about fine dining in Tofino and chances are The Pointe Restaurant will come up, followed by a recommendation. I didn’t really need to hear the recommendation though because it has already been on my radar for the last couple years. They were named “Best Vancouver Island Restaurant”, and it is one of Tofino’s pride and joys.

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