Wolf in the Fog

Food is good but not great. The highlight here is the cocktails and drinks service. The food dishes are a tad busy. Too many conflicting tastes and flavors. While each component is well executed, putting them all together is rather challenging. Example ... Ling cod with hummus and lentils is a wild clash of flavors and textures. The fish would have been better served with something a little more complementary. The fried oyster dish is probably one of the best here. Drinks menu and cocktails are very creative and well executed. Service is top notch.

The food was amazing. We had the special, which was a Japanese-style fish cake. It had the perfect flavor combination. The handmade pasta was delicious, and you can tell they take pride in their ever-rotating menu. If you have a sweet tooth, you must try what they offer. We got the peanut butter and jam cheesecake, and it was absolutely wonderful. The taste of peanut butter wasnf overly rich, the jam was juicy, and the dark chocolate sauce was the cherry on top.

Wolf in the Fog was highly recommended to us by many. The seared albacore tuna appetizer and roasted lingcod were the standout dishes, 10/10. Cool atmosphere and our waitress was stellar and even gave us some great local recommendations. The only reason for the 4 star review is that our table was not ready until 30 mins after our reservation, and the hostess was completely unapologetic.

We visited this restaurant as a group of five and were really looking forward to our meal—and the food did not disappoint. Every dish was full of flavor, beautifully prepared, and clearly made with care. The kitchen truly deserves credit for delivering such a delicious experience. Unfortunately, the service didn’t live up to the same standard. Our server rarely checked in on us, and we found ourselves having to flag him down for drink refills and basic requests. When one of us asked for a napkin early on, we were told he would bring cutlery when the food came, which felt dismissive. Throughout the meal, no one asked how our food was, and when it came time to consider dessert, the interaction turned unpleasant. One person declined dessert, but when another quickly changed their mind and asked to see the menu, the server tossed the menus onto the table and remarked, “You’re very indecisive.” The contrast between the outstanding food and the inattentive, at times rude service, was disappointing. With a stronger front-of-house experience, this place could easily become a favorite. I hope the service improves, because the food alone is worth coming back for.

Very nice casual spot in the center of Tofino. The cocktails were amazing, the service was friendly, and the food was excellent. We loved the variety of flavours—especially the albacore tuna, house-made pasta, and Tofino halibut. The macaron lychee ice cream was also outstanding and super tasty.

The meal we had at Wolf in the Fog was one of the highlights of our short trip to Tofino and one of the top 5 meals I have ever had. Each dish we ordered (squid, scallop gratin, halibut, ice cream sandwich) were 11/10s. Service was excellent and the Collect Calls from Tijuana cocktail was a delight. I could go on and on about this incredible restaurant and I will remember this meal forever, but allow me to make it simple: if you are in Tofino and prepared to splash the cash for a meal that is truly divine (and worth every cent), book a reservation here!

Very disappointing experience. I regret suggesting this restaurant to celebrate my friend’s birthday. The duck dish, priced at $48, arrived undercooked, and the food took nearly an hour to be served—technically 50 minutes, as the manager clarified. Our server was kind and attentive throughout the evening, and we appreciated her efforts. However, the manager’s demeanor came across as rather curt when addressing our concerns. That said, he did acknowledge the issue and offered a direct apology only after we expressed our disappointment. As a gesture of goodwill, we received a complimentary round of drinks and desserts to mark the birthday, which we truly appreciated. Still, out of five meals, only the halibut stood out as genuinely enjoyable. Overall, it was an underwhelming and overpriced experience, with room for improvement in both food quality and management’s approach to customer care.

Didn’t have a reservation so we were seated on the first floor—turned out great because it was quiet and relaxed. Tried a zero-proof drink called “The White Lotus Pilot Episode”—really refreshing and loved the concept. The crab and scallop cake appetizer was delicious, super well done. House-made pasta was rich and flavorful, definitely on the heavier side but worth it. The star of the night was the chasu ribs—tender, saucy, and full of flavor. Honestly, didn’t have high hopes after a meh food experience in Ucluelet, but this place totally turned things around for Tofino.

Wow! We had a reservation for Wolf in the Fog our last night in Tofino and it couldn't have been better! The entire place felt elevated but cozy - our table was upstairs under beautiful wooden beams and big windows overlooking the town. The vibe was lively but not too loud on a Tuesday evening. Service started out wonderfully and we regularly received fresh table settings between courses, however we had a switch in waitstaff later in the meal and it was incredibly slow at the end. No big deal since we weren't in a rush but something to note that it could be hit or miss. The food, on the other hand, was 100% on point. We ordered the potato crusted oyster appetizer and I was blown away - innovative and delicious. For my main, I got the halibut in a curry sauce that was just perfection. My friends tried the sea board, seaweed salad, and scallop gratin, and loved all of it. This meal was a highlight of our vacation.

ONE OF THE BEST MEALS IN RECENT MEMORY We concluded our recent trip to Tofino with a group dinner @wolfinthefog and it was spectacular. Everything we ordered from the menu was an explosion of flavours and textures. The restaurant itself was also beautiful in an understated and cozy way. Our server also helped to make our experience even more memorable. Wolf in the Fog was a pleasant surprise to all of our taste buds. Every dish was beautifully plated, I loved how the chef played with textures and shadows on the plate. The perfect balance of salt, fat, and acid in every dish also ensured that no single flavour overpowered the other. All of the ingredients also tasted super fresh, we especially loved the seaweed salad, salmon, and beef short-rib. This restaurant will also be forever be remembered as the restaurant that made my friend eat his words. When we were walking up to the dining area, he made a comment saying "what's so good about this place anyways." After our appetizers were served, he said "that was pretty good, the entrees can't be better than this though." And after our entrees were served, he said "huh, the entrees were even better. The dessert has to be bad, there's no way they can nail all three." Now guess what he said after our desserts? "Damn, everything was good." Needless to say, Wolf in the Fog is going on my 'favourite restaurants of all time" list. Save this post for your future Tofino trip 10/10 ‍10/10 $$ (aprox. $75/person) Wolf in the Fog | 150 Fourth St, Tofino, BC

This was a unique and innovative restaurant. The interior decor was very well seemed and rustic. There was a laid-back but bustling atmosphere. Upon reading all the reviews of the restaurant, I had high expectations. Unfortunately, although we sampled many varieties of dishes, it was not for me. My friends enjoyed it fine. Our agreed favorite would be the scallop gratin. A lot of their flavors were overwhelmed by dill and vinaigrette. My personal favorites were the salmon dip and the octopus, part of the seaboard. It is a pretty pricey restaurant, but it seemed like a local and tourist favorite.

We were told that this was the best place in Tofino to experience a great meal. Awesome atmosphere and view from our table was fantastic. We ordered a couple of pre dinner cocktails that were very good but on the small size for the price. Our meals were very good and presentation were excellent to the eye. All and all a great restaurant experience in a very special town !

We arrived without a reservation but were seated Right away, outside in the deck, was a windy cool day but there were heaters so we were ok. Our server, Domenic, was probably the worst server I've ever had. No communication skills, no desire to make someone's last night in Tofino any thing special. When there was doubt about drink availability, I was brought a drink without being told which drink I had gotten, after the food arrived we NEVER saw this guy once. When we were finished it was here's your bill, laters! Dom..... find a different job, you suck at waiting tables. Won't be back to wolf...... We will go back to the Shelter restaurant, which was very welcoming and attentive. Food was ok, really expensive and under seasoned. Drinks were good, but the rest of the experience just killed it for us.

Cozy, elevated space. It kind of gave mid range fanciness for where it was located in a beach town. Still casual wear is the vibe. Servers were kind and attentive to the table. They always knew when to come around and refill waters (which I don't find many restaurants do now). The food was delicious and worth it despite the high price. Really recommend the scallop gratin. It was *chef's kiss*

Nice restaurant with ok service and excellent food. We had no complaints and enjoyed our evening. We tried the fried oysters but even so they were tasty they were not our thing texture wise. Outside nice and crispy but inside kind of mushy. But the main courses were fantastic - I had the lingcod curry - loved every bite. Can't remember what my husband had. But he was happy with it.

Great night! We sat at the bar and I asked for a Ranch Water and it's probably the best one I've ever had! Great drinks and good vibes! Perfect date night!

For me it is hard to give a 5 STARTS to any place, but this is well deserved solid 5. The food was amazing but the service was so well received orchestrated in such a synchronized way that no one ask "who ordered this..." it was a table of 4 the delivery crew knew exactly where to go. The waitress was not delivering the food but she communicated so well. The food was really good and we ordered in way to try different dishes, all of them were really good. Keep doing what you're doing that is a way of success. Thank you for such amazing experience.

This is a fantastic place for creative, delicious small plates. We loved the seaweed salad, fried oysters, Thai squid, and scallops gratin. Best Cedar Sour EVER (the menu says it's the GOAT, and we'd have to agree). Prompt and professional service too on dishes straight outta grandma's house. Upscale charm to be sure.

Sunday is 'crazy shirt' day for the service staff. Great teamwork and very friendly. We were promptly seated (4) at the family style table in the center as we didn't have a reservation. Knowledgeable of menu, drinks, etc. food was very good flavor and quality and some interesting fusion style flavors. Very interesting cocktails. I would return. Many menu options to try.

Gourmet food in a relaxed setting. Creative cocktails really deliver on flavor, and the food is perfectly executed. Service is friendly without being intrusive. Excellent spot to eat while you're in town.

One glimpse of the glistening bar and I knew it would be a cocktail night for me. And with their ever-changing bar menu, it's certainly an area they are focused on. The cockatiel ($16) sported a whimsical crest of citrus feathers and was refreshingly light compared to the stronger cedar sours that my friends ordered. Thanks to a suggestion from our waiter, two of the sides acted as a great starter: spot prawns and garlic bread. The prawns ($18) swam in a garlicky butter and with the delicate shrimp deshelled, they were ready to snack on like a fancy popcorn shrimp. Its suggested pairing with garlic bread ($8) was unnecessary as between the bread and butter became too garlicky overtaking the sweetness of the prawn. Instead, I opted to have the shrimp first and saved the bread for dipping into the sauce. Trust me, you'll still want a serving of the carbs, which was like a fluffy focaccia with crispy edges and plenty of shaved Parmesan on top. The tornado rolls inspired presentation of the potato crusted oysters ($19 for 3) was unexpected, but a safe preparation for those who are squeamish of raw oysters. And since the shellfish was smoked, the dish seemed like it incorporated bacon despite not having any meat. Seriously, if I hadn't seen the menu, I would have thought I was popping a bacon wrapped scallop tornado roll into my mouth. We stuck with seafood even for the mains. The baked Tofino halibut ($48) was cooked well, although I could have done without the crispy breadcrumbs as it made the fish gritty. The accompanying gnocchi were a great chewy and soft consistency, smothered in a delicious zesty marinara mixed with chili and tapenade butter. While I'm not sure the gnocchi went particularly well with the halibut, each element was great on its own. Although the pork belly in the Thai pork belly and clams ($38) could be softer, it was still tasty especially dipped in the yellow curry. As for the clams, despite being sizeable, the curry did cover its natural flavours but the shellfish itself was cooked nicely. Overall, I can't help but think the dish is missing a fresh element. The sliver of bok choy was a start, but another herb or vegetable would have really pulled everything together. We were blessed with a huge slice of the Basque cheesecake ($14) to finish. Given its height, I wasn't surprised the cake's texture was fluffy and light. Call me suspicious, but the burnt finishing seems too perfect... almost like it was blowtorched rather than baked. Previous Basque cakes I've had were marked by cracks and bulges, Wolf in the Fog's cake was so nice and smooth.

The steak was really good. The salad and scallop appetizers were just okay. I did like how they had a variety of liquors. Service was fine.

I don't understand what happened, as this was my most anticipated restaurant during the trip and it was also the most disappointing. We came for a late dinner so we choose to have cocktails and a couple appetizers. Not sure if it was our choices, but each dish was more disappointing than the last. The Spicy Thai Hombold Squid with cucumber, peanut, thai basil and nam pla was promising. However the peanut was made into a brittle that was over caramelized (read: burnt) and stuck in a slab together on top. The salad was swimming in a nam pla, which is Thai fish sauce. It was way too overwhleming and I didn't enjoy the dish even though the squid itself was good. Okay, maybe the next one will be better. The Marinated Octopus with green shaksuka. I was surprised to see that the green shaksuka was actually chickpeas in a curry sauce. I had to google shaksuka to make sure I didn't have the wrong reference point as I was expecting a tomato based dish. Regardless, I'm open to giving it a try as I love new takes on traditional dishes. If you are serving soft marinated octopus, why would you pair it with another equally soft item like chickpeas? I didn't understand this dish as it was lacking in both textures and flavors. Strike two. Last dish was BBQ Herring served with kabayaki sauce and radish salad. I was so sad as this dish was basically inedible. Kabayaki sauce is similar to teriyaki sauce and they must slathered the fish in Kabayaki before grilling it. The herring isn't large to begin with, but what flesh we could get off was burnt to a crisp and tasted of carbon. To make matters worst, the radish salad was spiralized into a lump and doused with so much vinegar I couldn't stomach it. It was an expensive meal for three dishes that we didn't like. Nope, never again.

This place destroys city restaurants. Front and kitchen staff work hard AND keep good vibes. Oh, and the food? The food here f@¢ks. It's top-end. Beautiful. Hope this place doesn't get ruined by snobs, or "investors". Congrats on making an absolutely incredible restaurant experience. Don't forget to tip and buy beers for the kitchen. Xoxo

This was one of the top 5 - 10 best meals we have ever had and we travel around the world. We ordered the special which was a fish cake made with halibut, shrimp and scallops. There was a lovely and light curry sauce on the plate. Our second plate was a smoked white fish dip with homemade chips. Our third plate was a creamy miso baked scallops with strips of Nori (seaweed). Our fourth plate was baked squid cooked Thai style. It had a bit of a kick and the squid was so soft! The Sauvignon Blanc and Cuvée matched the menu perfectly. The plates that the food is served on are eclectic...repurposed from everywhere. One plate looked like my friend's mom's. Emily was our server and she was extremely attentive. It was a bit cool outside, so she connected the gas heater for us. This restaurant can take months for reservations. They also take walk-ins! There's a great bar upstairs and you can observe the hustle and bustle of the kitchen.

I had high expectations for this restaurant and they were mostly met. It's incredibly difficult to get a reservation here, so make one early via their online system ($10 deposit per person, refunded upon showing up to your reservation). They don't answer their phones. Over a month in advance, I booked a table for 2 at 8:45 pm. I showed up at 7:45 pm to see if they had a table sooner, which they said probably not but they would text me if they did. At 8 pm I received a text saying a patio table was available, which I gladly accepted! I think we got lucky with the upstairs patio, because it seemed like one of the best seating areas in the restaurant. Even though it was chilly that day, it was very warm under the heaters, had nice lights at night, and had a view of the city of Tofino. We had the corner table so it was not too close to other tables. The inside of the restaurant is nice, but a bit more cramped (not a fan due to COVID) and the downstairs portion is more like a lounge. Service was excellent; we took some time to decide what to order and the waitress did not forget about us in the meantime. During each course, she checked to see if we were enjoying the food, and other waitstaff cleared the table and provided share plates in a timely manner. A must-try dish is the potato-crusted oysters ($18). This was unlike anything I've ever had before, and so delicious. These are 3 oysters wrapped in thin ribbons of potato, fried and plated on top of a truffle aioli and onion jam. They are super crispy and pair really well with the aioli and jam. More oysters can be added on for $6 each. I'd definitely order this again and again. We also shared the spicy Thai Humboldt squid appetizer ($19). Thick and perfectly cooked squid slices (not chewy) were layered on top of a cucumber, carrot, peanut and Thai basil salad, with a tasty Thai sauce (nom pla). This was surprisingly spicy, but good. Perhaps the Thai basil could have been shredded as whole leaves can be very overpowering, but I still enjoyed the dish. For mains, we opted for the salmon ($46) that comes in the 4-course seafood menu. This was on top of a creamy polenta mixture, and covered in crispy potato sticks (think hickory sticks). The salmon was perfectly cooked pink on the inside and the textures and flavours of everything else paired really well with it. We also ordered the pasta ($28) which had octopus, almonds, and a red pesto. To me, this was similar to a light ragu but made with no meat. It was slightly spicy and pretty good, but not nearly as good as the other 3 dishes. Overall, portions are pretty good here. I highly recommend their upstairs patio, and would definitely eat here again next time I'm in Tofino.

Wolf In The Fog is a Tofino hotspot, blending a slightly upscale yet 'casual enough' vibe. For a town whose life seems to die down at sunset, this place remains lively into the night. Our night began with a bit of a gaffe; despite making a reservation, our table was not ready on time and we had to wait 20 minutes, pushing our dinner much later than we wanted (it was a late reservation to begin with). While I understand the challenges of orchestrating seating times, the fact that I had to pay a deposit to hold the reservation made this a little hard to stomach. But most importantly, the food was delicious and worth the hype. The sablefish was probably the best seafood dish I've ever had. The squid was the most tender I've ever had. The mackerel was tasty. The octopus was good, but the portion was very, very small - seems like others received much larger portions than us based on some of the other pictures.

Wonderful find THE place to go in Tofino Appetizers could suffice for entres in both quantity and unique preparations

Overrated as a restaurant although could be a nice place for a cocktail. They have a good selection of drinks and a fairly comprehensive wine list. The food from their limited menu was overpriced and overly spicy e.g., the seaweed salad was too spicy/hot to eat. Despite our server being attentive and pleasant, the food was so poorly done I wouldn't return.

Must try: The potato crusted oyster was very delicious, rich oyster+ crispy potato strings balanced with smooth apple puree + refreshing fresh apple slices. Tuna tataki. The tuna was ok fresh. But the star of the show was the cumin hummus + fresh mint + dill. What an incredible combination. Paired with perfectly toasted chickpeas, maybe they should do a hummus dish just by itself. Would not recommend: The pasta with the foie gras and pecorino cheese tasted like regular bolognese pasta. Would not pay $34 for that. That sablefish was yummy but the presentation was not very appetizing. $46 is also pretty overpriced.

How to begin... sometimes you have culinary experiences that delight your senses with every dish. That upon leaving you make reservations to come back. This was one of those evenings. If I could give 6 stars I would. The Wolf came through the fog and ate, and very well!!! My family and I came to Tofino to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the ocean. We waltzed in to this restaurant and had one of the best meals we have shared together, and we have shared a great number. We ordered, at the advice of our charming waiter Eric, The Potato Crusted Oysters and Seaweed Salad, we added the Fish Balls, Wagyu Carpaccio, and Brussels Sprouts to our evening. Every dish was unexpected, and brilliant! We cannot express enough how delightful our experience was. Just stunning!!

Truly outstanding food- we enjoyed the innovative take on fried oysters, the kelp seaweed salad (not your sushi joint's usual), a halibut sausage, a gorgeous halibut with eggplant and a green mole (!!), and the cream puff. Also, a perfect BC Rose from Scout that's way too hard to find, plus a couple solid cocktails. Good service too.

Fabulous dining experience, all around. Food quality, service, ambiance... all of it. Well done!

Excellent experience from the staff to the food. Creative menu featuring fresh quality ingredients. Highly recommend!

3rd trip to Tofino, we always make it a point to go to the Wolf in the Fog! Legendary Cedar Sour drink and potato encrusted oysters. Our new favorite this time was the Humboldt squid appetizer. Not had it before, tastes like a slightly chewy scallop, delish. Great service and wait staff too

Wow. Just wow. Spectacular service, mouth-watering food, an amazing time overall. Definitely check out Wolf In The Fog if you're visiting Tofino! We arrived Sunday evening after catching sunset by the beach and were lucky to be seated fairly quickly with no reservations. We were seated in the upstairs patio, which had heaters that kept us warm and toasty. We asked the server for recommendations and ended up sharing the duck and a couple of starters. Apparently the menu does tend to change fairly regularly, so not entirely sure if you would be able to order the same things, but I definitely recommend the duck if it's an option for the night. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of the recommended dishes!

I wanted to love this place. All the Yelp reviews were so good... But our experience was underwhelming. It was definitely promising when we were seated, but then it was very lackluster. The service was very boring. We were seated by a friendly hostess and then given menus by a friendly server, but then that didn't actually end up being our server. The server that we had had a very cold personality. She made no eye contact with us and it was very weird. The food and wine was pretty good, but the service really was weird. She would be explaining something to us, but she would keep looking off into the distance instead of making eye contact - it made her seem very distracted. For such an exorbitantly expensive place, you would think the service would be nicer. I think if we had gotten that original friendly guy, we would have rated higher! Food is excellent, although expensive. Please be aware that eating here is an easy $200 for the meal and bottle of wine. Not the end of the world when the service is good, but when it is so meh, you feel like you're paying for an experience and just not getting it. The bread and potatoes are awesome. My partner and I eat had the catch of the day, which was great as well. I would definitely recommend asking about what they have as the catch of the day! It was a Halibut catch in butter chicken sauce. Yum! Portions are small, so if you're starving, this may not be the place for you. We ended up not trying any of the desserts because they didn't seem that appealing. However, our wine was great! A merlot from Lock and Worth winery in Naramata. It was very light and delicious. I would absolutely recommend that wine it was a dream. I think for the next time in Tofino I will try something else. I really do wonder if our server was warmer if our perception of this place may have been better. Our options were unfortunately very limited due to it being a Monday, but still. I'm not chomping at the bit to return.

Good with allergies. I was able to have an enjoyable le meal as a gluten free nut free diner. For vegetarians the panise was exquisite.

Everything about this experience was lovely. Staff was friendly, efficient and well informed. Ambience was warm and inviting. The covered porch feels like you're in a treehouse. Food was delicious. We loved the smoked whitefish dip, the ahi and the calamari. And the lemon tart for dessert was the perfect way to top it off. Highly recommend.

Great spot for a tasty lunch with local food. We loved our time there. We would certainly go again.

Woah. We stumbled in here our first night in Tofino, no reservations and were somehow sat in under two minutes. We even were treated to an outside view of Tofino. The four of us all had a combination of different drinks that were all super tasty and the perfect start to our meal. I had rhe daiquiri which was super light and I probably could've had 4 of them. I had the oysters and ceaser salad for my meal and my wife had the pasta. She cleared her plate just like I did. My in-laws had the ceaser salad and the poke which they both loved. The dessert was fantastic! We all had our own and tried eachothers. My favorite was the blackberry crumble. Amazing. A fantastic pick in Tofino if you are lucky enough to get in!

Food was decent, my gf had the Humboldt squid but was WAY over seasoned and salted! Couldnt taste the seafood, portion was stupid small (3slices) I had the house pasta and that was atleast filling but pretty bland. Service was absolute crap as we had a waiter (tall guy in flannel and blue jeans) acting like he was in a Michelin star restraunt acting snootier than a British butler! Ambiance was ok if you want to dine with Beverly Hills housewives wannabes. Place was just too snobby for upper working folk! Can't say I recommend the place but plz take into account that our server had me pretty wound up before we even ordered our entres, as he seemed surprised that we drove 3 hrs for more than the tuna dip appetizer! Give it a try for yourself as I'm now biased but if you're unhappy don't say I didn't warn you! Better getting pizza!!!

Absolutely delicious and creative menu featuring a lot of variety in terms of ingredients and taste. More on the pricey side, but if you are looking for something interesting and tasteful I would highly recommend.

10/10 - excellent bar menu, excellent food menu. This is a destination restaurant - I want to go back to Tofino for this place!

This has been on my list of places to try for a while, and my husband and I decided to finally come while we were in Tofino for our honeymoon. Their menu constantly changes, so it may not be possible to order what we did, but for reference we had: -appetizer: tuna conserva seacuterie - main: catch of the day. It was ling cod pan seared with a breaded crust served on a bed of peas and beans. - main: the big boy. This was a huge 28oz pork chop served with pineapple tidbits, greens and mashed potatoes Their cocktails were very good, although on the top end price wise ($16 each). We really enjoyed the appetizer- it's something different. The ling cod and pork chop were also bath very tasty and perfectly seasoned. However, we felt that there should have been more sides with the pork chop based on how large the chop was- it would have been a lot better with more mashed potatoes. On the flip side, the lingcod piece was small and had too much side to it. Both dishes were also very heavily garnished which we thought was unnecessary. While the food and service are very good and noteworthy, it is expensive and overpriced. The portions are small. Even the Big Boy, while it was larger than the catch of the day, was only slightly bigger than your typical sized dinner elsewhere. It is large based on the Wolf in the Fog's normal portion sizes. Be prepared to spend $200 after tax and tip if you're a couple and having some drinks with your dinner.

Everything about my experience here was memorable and I am thankful my friend called ahead to make reservations ... they are pretty much needed. For appetizers to start, we had Humboldt squid which was beautifully plated, well seasoned and fun to eat. The Spanish-style octopus was also great- tender and had to lot of great savory flavors. I normally don't like olives that much but they really complimented this dish well. Amongst the 3 entrees, it was hard to pick a winner since all of them were so good. I ordered the ling cod with gnocci and that was amazing. The fish was meaty yet flaky, cooked perfectly, and I loved the garlic and tomatos it came with. The pasta special came with what tasted like a tomato vodka sauce and shrimp, and this was cooked to a perfect al dente, yummy and addicting!! Especially since no bread came with the meal, the carb was welcomed. The pork jowl and tuna dish was on the lighter side as it was accompanied with a heap of seaweed and greens. This had a lot of great flavors as well. Dessert was kouign amann-like and filled with ice cream and this was dreamy. I loved the crispy crunch, the flavor of ice cream and everything put together. I would totally order this and actually, everything again. So good. To top it off, our view from the 2nd floor gave us a glimpse of the ocean, mountains, and a gorgeous sunset. While the decor indoors is beautiful, it was nice to take in this scene during our meal. Besides how great the food was, what stood out to me was how unique each dish was - fresh, beautiful, and with no overlap in flavors yet everything paired together so well.. it was a Symphony of flavors that I look forward to trying again.. luckily the generous portion sizes ensured we had some leftovers for another snack or two. Yum.

My night of fine dining started off with the non alcoholic raspberry beret, a lemonade based rose water and raspberry mock-tale shaken with egg whites. The drink was topped with a small rosebud to seal off its perfection, the foam's consistency was a perfect match for the strong sour- raspberry punch experienced short after. I found swirling the drink around mixing the bubbles and syrup like drink happened to prove the best results with the full experience in one sip. I then helped myself to the house pasta, a meat based sauce with homemade pasta topped with bread crumb like chunks and cheese. The crunch into the soft but firm warm pasta underneath. With each bite i urned for more until i was stuffed. To top off my night with the most offensively impeccable service, our waiter (Kevin) tended to each need my table requested. Some may say going above and beyond, a spill on the table? Already wiped with out request, every crumb? Cleaned before twas noticeable. Leaving the restaurant stuffed and pleased beyond measure with the rest of my table equally satisfied, I hope the next foodie enjoys this fine dining as much as myself. Tofino out.

Was excited to go to this restaurant during a first-time to Tofino, but was beyond disappointed, both in terms of food and service. The place was certainly busy for a Tuesday night in the off-season. We didn't have a reservation, so we put our names in and waited for 1hr across the street at The Shed. We wished we had stayed there. After finally getting seated at Wolf in the Fog, it took another hour to be served our main courses, after putting in our orders immediately after being seated. Overall, we had a couple of cocktails, two appetizers, and two mains. The cocktails, which sound inventive on the menu, are nothing more than slight twists on classics like old fashioned, whiskey sour, dirty martini. Nothing to write home about. The marinated octopus appetizer was well-cooked, but the bed of hummus was odd, in that the appetizer did not come with anything to spread the hummus on. It was a lot of hummus. The mains were good as well, but not good enough for the prices. $46 for slightly undercooked sablefish, $28 for typical spaghetti and meatballs. The service, however, was frustrating. When we got our text for our table, the host had us stand outside to wait to be taken to our table, but then we watched another couple go in after us, and they were immediately taken in for seating. When we finished our meal and wanted to pay the bill and leave, we had to actively flag the waitress down to get our check because she kept passing by without checking on us. Then it took another 15-20mins to actually pay our bill, because the waitress kept milling about, picking up plates from other tables, even from our table, totally ignoring the credit card we'd put down on the check. She came to our table at least twice, the credit card clearly in view on the table, before she finally came with the card reader. As a customer, at that point when I put out my credit card, I don't care if my table's been cleared of plates first- I just want to pay up and leave. Overall, I would not recommend Wolf in the Fog. Not worth the hype, the wait, or money. And money is not an issue for us - we've easily paid hundreds of dollars for amazing meals. This place just didn't live up to what it aims to be.

We had dinner here on a Thursday evening during off season. We didn't have a reservation, but showed up around 5pm and were able to immediately get a table upstairs on the porch. We ordered the seaweed salad, tuna tataki, BBQ squid, and two of the rockfish entrees. The food was just OK, but honestly this place is overhyped and overpriced. I don't get it... the smaller plates were all OK, but the rockfish was overcooked, tough, and dry. It was served on top of boiled potatoes and cooked carrots, and a tiny bit of miso broth. It's crazy that a plate of dry carbs and overcooked fish is going for $36! Our experience was not at all consistent with the glowing reviews here - I can't see us ever going back. We had a much better dinner at The Shelter for less than half the price.

This is a round up restaurant. I rounded up to 3 stars. Wolf in the Fog is on the main drag, which does not denote a Rupaul Impersonator show. You come out of the cold and enter on the lower floor which has vibe of a mortuary lobby. Small bar, a few tables and somber diners dining somberly. Climb the flight of stairs and it's par-tay time. A bustle here, a hustle there. Think downtown Philly 10 minutes after the Eagles won. The decor is early Richard Kincaid. Soft lighting casts beams of soft light through the open rustic, airy, re-purposed building with exposed high beams. (Preferable to high or exposed waiters). A large star made of surfboards dominates one wall that makes it Tofino hip. Have a Port while staring at the Star Board. The Bar Program is ambitious. Crazed signature Cocktails, Mocktails, Drafts, Ciders, and Wines. All the signa-drinks had 2 too many ingredients so I opted for a Pineapple Express with Pineapple and Orange Juice, Espresso Bean Cardamom Syrup plus 2 fingers of Demerara Run served in a ceramic Panda as cute as Ling Ling. Made me want to curl up in a Bamboo forest. The Cedar Cider Bramble with Apple and Blackberry fell short. The Cedar was better suited to keep the bugs off your furs than in your drink. The Staff: Patiently professional as they scroll through the seemingly endless list of ingredients 20 times per night and 19 times at my table. Maybe they should ask politely if you can read to start with? For $10 you get to buy the kitchen a 6-Pack and they ring a bell. All night. Which explains the kitchen stumbles. So much for the 12 steps. They've gone right the last one; acceptance. The Food: Hmmm. Every dish was under water and gasping for breath except the dessert. So, here, you really should eat dessert first and then get the check. The off the menu Cuppa Chowda had lots of potato chunks and then some Smoked Trout, Cod, Clams, Smoked Oysters and Bacon as an afterthought. But you walked a block in arctic cold and up the stairs so you've earned the calories. Right? Grilled herring (imitating a Sardine) lay dead over some Cabbage, Mustard Seeds, a Hard Boiled Egg, and Dill all on a grilled Rye Toast. It was like eating Nemo, I just didn't want to. The Herring stared back at me with a fish eye whispering "shame". Take the Hannibal Lecter approach. Behead the thing and pass on that piece of tail. How bout a Sardine on Arugula with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette? The Lamb Pancetta was masquerading as fatty bacon.This came with Cauliflower Florets, Almonds, Arugula, Sherry Brown Butter, Roasted Garlic Cloves, all on top of the salty Lamb Ham. Why not use Benton's low and slow real deal rashers and avoid the bashers like me? How bout three strips on Arugula with a Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette? Pacific Octopus was slightly chewy. (I guess it lasts longer that way). This came with Sweet Potato, Red Onion, N'duja (invisible, although I sensed it lurking), Leche de Tigre (A Peruvian marinade for Ceviche). How bout a few knobs of N'duja on Arugula with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette? The Albacore in Tonnato Sauce (which really does require some Veal Stock to qualify), plus Turnips, Celery, Parsley Oil, all in a pile. At the bottom of the Rugby Scrum lay three exhausted flaccid, mushy Tuna slices. How bout some top quality sushi grade Otoro on Arugula with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette? The special Falafel ("Green Soul") on Garlic Hummus (which needed the Lemon I've recommended above and some good Olive Oil). But it did have Tzadicki, Tabouleh, (which needed Lemon) and Pickled Red Onions. The Falafel had Carrots, Potatoes, Onions, and Chickpeas said the server, but I wanted to polygraph him over the Chickpeas. Anyway it was as dry as a Moth Ball, and don't ask me how I know what a Moth Ball tastes like. Okay, maybe more like a Dust Bunny. How bout Pickled Onions on Arugula with a Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette? This dish was so boring it would make a Vegan, stay a Vegan. The Dessert needed nothing and certainly nothing more. It really did hit the sweet spot. Carrot Cake broken up like Stormy over Donald's withdrawal. Cake pieces in a bowl with Apple Butter, Cream Cheese Ice Cream, Pineapple Ginger Toffee Sauce with White Chocolate and Pecans. Okay, they tried to mess it up but they couldn't and even with 4 too many things in it, it was good. (Hold the Arugula and the Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette). The kitchen tends to kitchen sink everything or maybe it was the night to clean out the walk-in and feed it to the walk-ins. The Wolf in the Fog was caught in a bog.

Great food, great views, great service - what more do you want? We were a group of six and we all loved it. We all had appetizers, mains and then shared dessert. No one was not satisfied with their meal. Some did a couple of small plates, I did the sablefish which was absolutely lovely. Our service was fantastic. I wish I could remember her name but helpful without being over the top, and a really friendy girl. Prices were on the higher but not overly top side. I think my sablefish was the most expensive thing on the menu - and was $38. We would not hesitate to go back.

Really solid food and good weight staff. Best meal in Tofino that I've had.

We will not go back. They charge you $20 to make a reservation and even if you give sufficient notice to cancel they keep your money. We were understanding on doing this to prevent no shows however we weren't feeling up to a large meal so we wanted to switch nights with plenty of notice and they wouldn't refund us and this we cannot support. Plans change, restaurants need to meet their clientele in the middle and be adaptable, especially if they have no problem filling reservations in the first place. We ended up going for a drink and an appy however the mood was already ruined by the crappy service. Our waitress was very nice, however the host at the door was aweful. You could tell he hated every ounce of his job and shouldn't be welcoming people. The food was pretty good but not worth the hype or lack of atmosphere. Shelter and the shed are both equally as close and 100x better and welcoming.

Lucked out on a walk-in. Seated upstairs on the patio, but fine with the heaters. Fall salad was very good. Octopus starter was excellent, almost as tender as Galicia and worked with the berbere and lentils. Sablefish was amazing and spiced just right (only quibble the cauliflower might have been a touch crunchy). Overall though an amazing meal.

No trip to Tofino is complete without a visit to Wolf in the Fog. I'm going to go as far as to Say it's one of my favourite restaurants in BC. The food is just incredible. It's unpretentious, yet executed on such a high level. The service is always so wonderful and attentive and the drinks are fantastic. Also love the room and casual fun vibe of this place. There is no where in Vancouver where you can get such high quality food in this type of casual setting. On to the food. It goes without saying that the potato crusted oysters are a must. On occasion, my boyfriend and I have had 2 orders of them. They are that good! In my experience here, I've found that the seafood dishes are definitely always the standouts. The dishes themselves are just so unique and thoughtfully prepared. It's wonderful to try something completely new and exciting, never the same old dishes you find at so many other restaurants. On our last visit we tried the Thai Humbolt Squid and I can't even put into words how phenomenal it was. The tastes and textures were incredible. I've never had any squid like this before, it was soft and almost buttery and it paired so wonderfully with all the fresh ingredients in the dish. We also had the feature fish dish; halibut with Manila clams it was delightful. We also had the jerk chicken and the burger. Both were good, but didn't compare to the seafood dishes we tried. That jerk sauce though... damn. For dessert we had the strawberry shortcake bavarois. It was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I can't wait to come back here again in a few weeks!

Award winning restaurant and I can see why it is busy! They have a few tables and the bar downstairs for drinks and walk ins. Reservation is recommended because they can get busy for the upstairs area. Dress casual to upscale casual. The waiter was fast and knowledgeable about the dishes and went out of his way to help customers decide. House cocktails are $12 and presentation is lovely. There are also offer beer, sangria and wines to choose from. They have a few appys and sharing plates. The potato crusted oyster not only tasted great but the presentation was like art. The albacore tuna tartare had complex flavours and was stacked beautifully. Definitely a place to stop whem visiting Tofino.

Where do I even begin? Our journey to Wolf in the Fog began when we won a once in a lifetime contest where part of our prize included a voucher to this heavenly little restaurant. Originally the prize was for dinner for 4 but because my dear husband and I were on our honeymoon in Tofino it was just the two of us. We were able to enjoy not one...not two... but THREE fantastic meals and wonderfully paired cocktails during our short stay in the island. This is not a drill. The seaweed salad was hands down the BEST thing I've ever eaten. It featured two types of previously dehydrated and then rehydrated types of seaweed dressed in an Asian dressing that boasted so much rich sesame and salty flavors I can't even describe how majestic it was. Hidden in the mound of delicious seaweed were pieces of crunchy bok choy and it was sprinkled with a crispy and delightfully crunchy fried wild rice topping. My second favorite was their charred octopus. In my experience it is incredibly easy to over cook this fine delicacy and let's just say in Arizona we don't get to splurge on this delicious treat very often and when we do it frequently tastes fishy. This octopus practically melted in your mouth- paired with a delicious polenta and sweet and vinegary onions and tomatoes. A must have for sure. I could go on and on about the food but I want to address cocktails. We tried a wide variety but let me tell you... run.. DON'T walk to try their Second's the Best cocktail. Refreshing.. bright... not sweet at all but not bitter. The perfect beach side cocktail. Their brunch offerings are also incredible- I very much enjoyed bites of both their shakshuka and huaraches. But really I just want a lifetime supply of the seaweed salad shipped weekly to my home in Arizona and I will never eat anything ever again. Thank you to the incredible staff and the Co owner for generously allowing us to indulge during our honeymoon. My only wish is that by the time we are able to return to Tofino that the seaweed salad is still available so I can enjoy it 10 more times.