Where to Eat After Surfing in Tofino: Refuel at The Bear Bierhaus

There's a specific kind of hungry that only Tofino can produce. A few hours in the water at Cox Bay or Chesterman, a hike through the rainforest, a walk down a wind-whipped beach — by the time you peel off the wetsuit, you're not looking for a snack. You're looking for a meal. So where do you eat in Tofino?

That's where The Bear comes in.

Surf Hunger Is Real

Surfing is one of the most physically demanding things you can do on the coast. Paddling out, popping up, holding your balance against cold Pacific water — it all adds up fast, and Tofino's conditions (wind, salt, and water temperatures that demand a thick wetsuit year-round) push your body to burn even more just keeping warm. Add a beach walk or a rainforest trail on top, and you've earned a proper feed.

The good news: you don't have to wait for dinner.

Lunch, Happy Hour, and Dinner — Timed for Surf Life

The Bear serves lunch daily from 12:00–4:30PM — bold, chef-driven plates when you actually want them, not just at dinner. Come straight off the morning session, sandy feet and all. Come as you are; it's kind of our thing.

Time your exit from the water right and you'll land in Happy Hour, daily from 3:30–5:00PM: 30% off everything in the Snacks section, plus drink specials. There are few better feelings than a cold pint and a plate of wings while your wetsuit dries out.

And if you surf until the light fades, dinner runs nightly — with fresh oysters, seasonal mains, house-made pasta, and burgers built for a Bear-sized appetite.

What to Order When You're Starving

The menu changes with the seasons and the catch, but the structure is built for exactly this moment:

• Chilled — fresh shucked oysters and raw-bar plates, straight from local waters

• Small — shareable snacks like wings and flatbreads, perfect for the whole crew

• Handhelds — burgers and sandwiches with hand-cut fries, the classic post-surf reward

• Pasta and Large plates — when you need something substantial after a full day outside
  

Everything is seasonally inspired and locally sourced where possible — West Coast food for West Coast appetites.

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Make It a Full Day - Eat well in Tofino

Surf in the morning. Explore Tonquin Trail or wander down to the harbour in the afternoon. Then head to The Bear — we're right in the heart of downtown at 120 First Street, inside the revitalized MAQ Hotel, an easy stop between the beach and wherever you're staying. Catch the game on the big screens, grab a seat on the patio when the sun's out, and settle in.

Because if you've got a Bear's appetite — welp, we can help. It's in our name.

The Bear Bierhaus 120 First St., Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 Lunch 12–4:30PM · Happy Hour 3:30–5PM · Dinner nightly +1 800-665-3199 thebearbierhaus.com