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Travelers' Choice2023
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$4 - $24
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Brew Pub, Canadian, Seafood
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We were here during the off season and had a wonderful experience. Staff were very attentive and gave us an amazing table just in front of a beautiful fireplace and looking out on the water. Combine that with excellent food: highly recommend the tuna stack...(tuna was like butter), and the seafood red curry (very generous salmon, clams and mussels). Music was 80’s groove and not too loud and they were happy to let us linger. The vibe is warm, cozy, beautiful.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

A fabulous sea food restaurant right by where the fishing boats dock. We asked for oysters and was told they were ready from 3pm ! This was when the fishing boat landed. So fresh ! Great service in a stylish beautifully located restaurant and good...value too with a dozen oysters for $36.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great service! Even better food. Lots of entertainment from watching people park their boats in the wind ! Would Recommend for sure

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The restaurant location and ambiance are wonderful. The cocktails are fantastic. The food is no bueno, the service is rushed. We ordered a starter and received it before we even had a sip of our cocktails. A gigantic almost embarrassing plate of fries with a...tiny tough grease laden and flavourless steak buried below. I will come back here when in Tofino for drinks but will skip the food which lacked flavour, refinement and visual appeal. A Beautiful fireplace can only be enjoyed by a couple of armchairs. We would have loved to cosy up to this area but were seated in an open space which reminded me of a dance floor. Its too bad - this place has so much going for it but it doesn't deliver a memorable meal.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Dropped in for lunch today for our first trip back in 2 years Place was packed but luckily we got a window seat as people had just finished The view is stunning Staff where very friendly and made us feel comfortable The food We had...the one piece of fish and chips which was a large portion and really very good This is in my opinion the best place for the view alone throw in great food fantastic service and well it’s a no brainer in my opinion Will return soonMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Kiyo Oye, Marketing at Shelter Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thanks for dropping by Shelter. Really glad you enjoyed the view and felt comfortable with us. It's awesome to hear you liked the fish and chips too. We're all about that combo of good food and service with a view. Can’t wait to see you...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

The dishes were too large and the menu was disappointing. All the chocolate desserts were salted. It is a restaurant for the young with a large bar. I tip 15% and restaurants that start tipping at 18% annoy me

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

It was our first time at Shelter since the fire. The new location is awesome, the offerings were great and Naomi was exceptional.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Such a fantastic lunch. Naomi was fantastic with great recommendations!! And the ancho chocolate torte was the real cherry on top! ❤️

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Dinner was fantastic as always! Shelter hosted 8 of us with a baby without issue. Our server Naomi was fantastic. A stop at Shelter while in Tofino is a must.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Our server Naomi made our experience top notch. She was attentive without being annoying, helpful, knowledgeable and so much fun! On her recommendation we tried the Tuna Stack and it was to die for! She truly made our experience a joy and definitely made us...feel that we’d want to come back! Because of her we would highly recommend Shelter to our family and friends. Thank you Naomi for making our first experience at Shelter so enjoyable. 😀😀😀More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Naomi was a fantastic server, she made out special occasion just perfect! The desert feature, chocolate ancho chilli torte with raspberry sorbet was spot on and would make a perfect t addition to the regular me u

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Amazing food at reasonable prices. Will definitely be back. Naomi was a great server and made sure we had everything we needed. She did an amazing job with our group.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed February 10, 2024 via mobile

A new favourite in Tofino, Shelter is the best combination of fine dining without pretense. Our meal was great and only outshone by the friendly staff. Thanks Naomi and team - we can’t wait to come back!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed February 10, 2024

Naomi was the best! So attentive and kind. The best sever I have ever had. Food was amazing, so were the drinks! Will be back, and will be requesting Naomi!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Kiyo Oye, Marketing at Shelter Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded February 12, 2024

Thank you for the kind words. I will be sure to pass it on to Naomi.

Reviewed February 10, 2024

Naomi was excellent, couldn’t have asked for a better server. Made our experience better than we could have expected. 10/10 recommend

Date of visit: February 2024
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Kiyo Oye, Marketing at Shelter Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded February 12, 2024

Thank you for the feedback. I will pass it on to Naomi. She's a great server for sure.

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Tony K
March 17, 2022|
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Response from kimdM9734PV | Reviewed this property |
We were there near the end if January. It was required there at that time. Not sure about now. Perhaps just give them a quick call to find out. They are most friendly and helpful.
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Suzie S
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Response from J0an123 | Reviewed this property |
I actually took photos of the menu from our first visit there, back in December of 2016. So the menu won't be the same, but this will give you an idea of what they offer. Lingcod burger, 12.5 Beef burger, 11.5 Chicken... More
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Shelter Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5