The Schooner
Yes, The Schooner serves other food—steaks, pasta, sandwiches, and the like—but it’s mostly about the seafood here, and has been since it opened in downtown Tofino back in 1949. The room is cozy and lively, all decked out with seafaring memorabilia and jam-packed with visitors in summer months. The best dishes are the simplest ones, like the freshly shucked oysters or the grilled salmon. The classic choice is the Admiral’s Plate (formerly known as the Mates Plate; clearly, it has recently received a well-deserved promotion), an extravaganza of fresh, local seafood for two to four people: Dungeness crab, snapper, salmon, prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, and oysters, all prepared simply and well. There’s a decent wine list, good cocktails, and great desserts to round out the experience.
Yes, The Schooner serves other food—steaks, pasta, sandwiches, and the like—but it’s mostly about the seafood here, and has been since it opened in downtown Tofino back in 1949. The room is cozy and lively, all decked out with seafaring memorabilia and jam-packed with visitors in summer months. The best dishes are the simplest ones, like the freshly shucked oysters or the grilled salmon. The classic choice is the Admiral’s Plate (formerly known as the Mates Plate; clearly, it has recently received a well-deserved promotion), an extravaganza of fresh, local seafood for two to four people: Dungeness crab, snapper, salmon, prawns, scallops, mussels, clams, and oysters, all prepared simply and well. There’s a decent wine list, good cocktails, and great desserts to round out the experience.
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