Lacto
American
Beer/Wine
Canadian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Staff know how to adapt some meals to be vegan. Example of choices include: surf bowl vegy style with no yoghurt or the shelter salad without feta. Chef can also make a vegan pasta dish for kids or those who do not fancy the other options - ask. Relocated from 601 Campbell St.
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634 Campbell St, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, V0R 2H0
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 26 Feb 2025 by JoyZ
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8 Reviews
First Review by VeggieFromSpace
1995_Vegan
Points +580
One veganizable option, but great view - Edit
At Shelter, the real draw is the location, which offers an excellent view of part of the harbor. Among other wildlife, we saw a sea lion and a number of bald eagles during our visit. The food options are meager but tasty enough: the Tofu Surf Bowl can be made vegan by removing the spicy yoghurt.
Read morePros: Great location, The one option is decent
Cons: Everything else
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KristinaLynn
Points +104
No vegan options on the menu - Edit
Nothing vegan, mostly just fish. The beer I had was good though and I got way too drunk because I didn't eat! The vibe is nice too. I recommend going for a drink and eating somewhere else.
Read more2023 update: they reopened and now have an excellent vegan falafel bowl I loved.
Updated from previous review on 2019-12-10
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helenereichel
Points +1315
Delicious and fancy! - Edit
Although they have no marked items on the menu, staff is aware and proactively asked if someone is vegan. I had the roasted olives (honey in it) and the Crispy Tofu Bowl and it was absolutely amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-12
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larkar
Points +136
Yummy vegan tofu bowl - Edit
Super fresh super flavourful veggie tofu bowl. Not many veggie or vegan options but the crispy tofu bowl is quite good.
Read morePros: Tasty tofu bowl , Cosy atmosphere , Nice cocktails
Cons: Not many vegan or vegetarian options
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PriscilaNabuco
Points +114
Overpriced and lack options - Edit
The waitress was amazing in trying to come up with options but for a high end fancy restaurant it fell very flat. Ended up eating olives, fries and the surf bowl with no protein. Everything else was already mixed with animal products.
Read morePros: The food that we got was tasty.
Cons: Lack vegan options, expensive menu
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WendeannaArmbruster
Points +96
Good food and great service but not super vegan friendly menu. - Edit
Asked for the meat to be taken off the surf bowl and replaced with avocado. Was charged full price for bowl $2.75 for 1/2 an avocado.
Read morePros: Great deck, Good beer selection
Cons: Expensive , Little to no vegan options.
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ellealexa
Points +201
Menu adaptable for veg options - Edit
In line with previous review, no labelled vegetarian or vegan options on the menu but the staff provided 3 options of meals that could be adapted (burger, surf turf bowl and some salads). Unfortunately all were adaptable by way of removing the meat or dairy element which is not replaced with anything but I found that they did charge me cheaper for the teriyaki bowl I ordered without the meat ($14 instead of $16). The brussel sprouts entree was super tasty and I did enjoy the teriyaki bowl...although I definitely would have enjoyed it more with a veg option like tofu!
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VeggieFromSpace
Points +726
Yum - Edit
Nice to have a dinner restaurant that can cater well for vegans in Tofino. They are knowledgeable on adapting dishes and the staff are really friendly to, I was suggested all the possible options with the surf bowl with no meat and yoghurt being the best one, so I ordered that! It was super yummy, basically teriyaki stir fried veg with rice and pickled for cabbage! Filling and satisfying, good meal!
Read more3 stars not 4 as no listed options and even the "secret" options are limited, if they labelled the options on the menu like some other non-vegan places like Tacofino and Calypso in town then stars would raise! Still yum and if went back to Tofino one day would return!
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