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Pluvio restaurant and rooms a small, award winning restaurant on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. We offer a unique experience celebrating the best local products and natural elements of Ucluelet, Tofino and Vancouver Island. Chef Warren Barr offers creative and inspired cuisine, served by Lily Verney-Downey and the Pluvio team. The intimate restaurant and open kitchen allow for personal and refined service in an environment inspired by our surroundings. Spend a night or two in our four room boutique hotel located beside our kitchen garden, for a truly exceptional Ucluelet getaway.
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US$70 - US$185
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
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Canadian
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed yesterday

What a magical evening. We were a party of six who all had the Chef's tasting menu with wine pairings, Wow, everyone throughly enjoyed every west coast food experience presented. Kudos to Pluvio for showcasing and pairing four B.C. Wines which were all excellent. The...staff was first class and a special shout out to Katherine. Smiles and laughter all around all evening.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 days ago

The Pluvio experience started from the moment we walked through the door. The staff were very welcoming and very knowledgeable about the food, how it was prepared and cooked which helped us make the right choices. Presentation was extraordinary and we finished the meal with...a treasure hunt for a final treat. Would enjoy another evening here should we find ourselves in Ucluelet again.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Dear philstaff2018, Thank you for joining us for dinner and for taking the time to share your experience here. We are very happy to hear that our team took such good care of you and that you enjoyed your evening with us. All the best,...More

Reviewed 5 days ago

Incredible food with the service to match! We had the tasting menu and were impressed with every single course. Highly recommend!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Dear priyafaith, Thank you for joining us for dinner, we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us. We appreciate your kind words and your recommendation. All the best, Lily

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

This was a special evening for my wife and I. We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. The folks at Pluvio were amazing. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, the experience is special. I truly enjoyed watching the chefs at...work through a sparkling clean plexiglass shield while we waited a few minutes for our table. Our hostess seated us promptly on time for our reservation. I had mentioned when I made the reservation that this was an anniversary evening for us. We were presented with a lovely card signed by all the staff. Nice. The food is out of this world. We chose the chefs tasting with wine pairings. Wow, course after course of beautifully presented, flavourful, unusual combinations. The creativity, unparalleled. Every dish that arrived at our table elicited a Wow! From both my wife and I. This restaurant alone is worth a dedicated trip to Ucluelet.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Dear CSG804, Thank you for joining us for dinner to celebrate your 30th anniversary. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us and that the team helped to mark your special occasion. All the best, Lily

Reviewed 1 week ago

Simply wonderful! Every dish was delicious, and the staff treated us like we were regulars. We were so glad that we chose Pluvio.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Dear 130christalh, Thank you for joining us and for your review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your dinner with us and that out team took good care of you. All the best, Lily

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Absolutely amazing food. Highly recommend to anyone staying nearby. We had the tasting menu, which is a very substantial meal. Each dish has so many flavours the attention to detail is perfect. All staff Highly trained and friendly

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Dear deishanl, Thank you for joining us for the chefs tasting menu, we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us and we appreciate you taking the time to share this review. All the best, Lily

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

I have been to a lot of nice restaurants around the world in my life but Pluvio was over the top. The unique food dishes, wine pairings and serving style was over the top for every course. From service to food to everything. I was...recommended to go but I did not expect this from Ucluelet BCMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Shawn, Thank you for joining us for dinner and for sharing this kind review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your evening with us and that we were able to exceed your expectations! We hope to welcome you back again next time you...More

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We were a party of 3. All teetotal nowadays but not a problem when faced with a delicious 3 course menu. Starters were unusual and subtle flavours. Bison tartare was lovely. I had the poached haddock which was delicious but was also slightly envious of...my friends’ choice of short rib, slow cooked for 48 hours. Dessert was a work of art and delightful. A meal to remember.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Nigel, Thank you for joining us for dinner and for taking the time to share this review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your dinner with us. All the best, Lily

Reviewed 1 week ago

We were lucky enough to get the chefs table, right at the edge of the kitchen where we could watch the artists, I mean chefs, hard at work. Incredible attention to detail and presentation elevates the amazingly delicious food to edible art! An elevated dining...experience to remember.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear worldtravelswith4kids, Thank you for joining us for dinner and for sharing your experience here. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at the Chef's table. All the best, Lily

Reviewed 1 week ago

Our second visit to Pluvio restaurant for my husband and me. The second was as good as the first. Pluvio provides the best food. Presentation is an art form. If that’s not enough our waiter was fully knowledgeable on the food as well the wine...pairing. Super friendly too. We chose the “Tasting Menu “ with wine pairing. The wine portions are generous. Each course a delight. We will be back. As an additional comment. We stayed 2 nights in Pluvio rooms above. Classy , clean and comfortable. We had a small deck attached. The first evening we spent in a delightful shared garden room. Thank you Warren & Lily for a memorable weekend. Geoff & Marilyn BowmanMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Geoff and Marilyn, Thank you for joining us again, we are very happy to hear that your second visit lived up to your first and that you enjoyed your dinner and stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. All...More

Reviewed 1 week ago

Fabulous food great atmosphere and great service. A winning combination. We had the tasting menu and it was amazing. I just wish we were not seated facing the wine rack instead of the dining room. Bravo and we will be back DeborahMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Dear Deborah, Thank you for your review and for joining us for dinner. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your evening with us and that our team took good care of you. We appreciate your feedback about the table layout. Unfortunately as...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

A superb restaurant with a great atmosphere. Would definitely book again next time we are in Ucluelet. Fabulous food made from local ingredients - served stylishly, even the plates were beautiful.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear Hilary, Thank you for joining us and for sharing your review here. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and that you will remember your evening fondly. We hope to see you next time you are in Ucluelet. All...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

This was my second time at Pluvio, after trying the 3-course menu and being completely blown away by not only the food but the entire restaurant experience on our first trip. We decided to try the 5-course chefs' tasting menu next. The food and ambiance...are incredible, with service and staff that are simply the best. It's hard to describe the experience, but it is out of this world. If you ever have the chance to go, it will be a memory for years to come.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear D889DAscottc, Thank you for joining us again and for sharing your review here. We are so happy that you enjoyed your first visit so much that you came back to try the Tasting Menu, and that we didn't disappoint on the second round! All...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We are from the UK travelling around Canada for 3 weeks on holiday . We haven’t made many restaurant reservations in advance but we read about Pluvio before we left home and decided to book after reading the reviews. We were only able to secure...a 9pm slot but as we were driving down from Victoria that suited us. What a wonderful meal . We opted for the 3 course menu given the late hour. The food was beautifully cooked and presented but most importantly tasted beautiful. You could taste the individual components of the dishes yet they married together beautifully too . The amuses bouche and bread were unexpected but delicious. It’s good to support a venture that uses local produce wherever you are in the world. Our server( Catherine? Apologies if that’s not right) was friendly , and very knowledgeable about the food and wine. The ambiance was spot on too - cosy but not cramped I love to try a tasting menu at home in London and this was right up with the best of them.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear asA6537MT, Thank you for joining us for dinner and for sharing your experience here. We are very happy to hear that Katherine and the team took such good care of you, and that you enjoyed your evening with us. We hope that you had...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We were extremely pleased with booking a dinner at Pluvio. The service, food quality and presentation were exceptional! This is a gem located in a fantastic community. Highly recommended; it was a highlight of our Pacific Rim getaway.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Lily Verney-Downey, Owner at Pluvio restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear Sandra, Thank you for taking the time to share your review and for joining us for dinner. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your meal with us and that it was a highlight of your trip. All the best, Lily

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Hi Kathy, There is no formal dress code for the restaurant. We say it is 'smart casual', but it ranges from guests joining us for their elopement and guests coming right from a fishing trip! Lily
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Warren Barr is the Chef and Owner.
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