Caesar Salad
CA$15.00Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Crispy Bacon, Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese, House-made Caesar Dressing, Crunchy Puffed Quinoa
Big Daddy's Fish Fry, located at 411 Campbell St in Tofino, British Columbia, celebrates casual coastal dining with a focus on seafood and classic comfort food. The menu centres on fish and chips, featuring golden, crispy batter, tender fish, and satisfying portions. Seafood favourites and casual sides make it an appealing choice for a relaxed lunch or dinner.
The restaurant's straightforward approach emphasizes contrasting textures, from crunchy coatings to flaky seafood. Fish and chips are a natural signature choice, offering a hearty meal with familiar flavours. Pricing and portion value depend on the selected fish and serving size. Families and groups can enjoy the casual dining concept, while guests seeking vegetarian, gluten-free, or lighter options should confirm current availability. Refreshing cold drinks complement the fried seafood particularly well.
Menu Highlights
1. Locally Caught Halibut n' Chips - Tender Pacific halibut in a crisp golden coating, paired with hearty fries for a classic coastal favourite.
2. Lingcod n' Chips - Fresh local lingcod delivers delicate, flaky texture beneath a crunchy exterior, offering a satisfying alternative to halibut.
3. BD's Seafood Chowder - A creamy, comforting blend of lingcod, Chinook salmon, shrimp, clams, potatoes, fennel, and dill.
4. Calabrian Chili Panko Prawns - Crispy prawns paired with lemon-fennel slaw and spicy garlic mayonnaise create a lively combination of sweetness, crunch, and heat.
5. Halibut Burger - Panko-crusted halibut on a brioche bun with peppered mayonnaise, tartar sauce, and fresh slaw.
6. Creamy Apple Slaw - Crisp apples, cabbage, carrots, and creamy dressing provide a refreshing vegetarian, gluten-free accompaniment to richer seafood dishes.
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Crispy Bacon, Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese, House-made Caesar Dressing, Crunchy Puffed Quinoa
Crisp Green Apple, Red and Green Cabbage, Julienned Carrots, Scallions, House-made Creamy Apple Dressing.
House-made Boston Style Chowder, Fennel, Dill, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Clams, Shrimp, Locally Caught Lingcod and Chinook Salmon, Topped with Fresh Herbs & Dill Oil
Crispy Kennebec Potato Fries, Cheese Curds, Steaming Hot Gravy. Get a Half Poutine For $10.00
Crispy Kennebec Potato Fries
Five Crispy Tempura and Panko Crusted Prawns, Chili Lime Cabbage Slaw, Salsa Matcha, House-made Mexican Chili Mayo, Cilantro, Scallion.
Panko Fried Lingcod & Halibut Fish Cakes, Chili Lime Cabbage Slaw, Salsa Matcha, House-made Mexican Chili Mayo, Cilantro, Scallion.
Crispy Fried Humbolt Squid, Chili Lime Cabbage Slaw, Salsa Matcha, House-made Mexican Chili Mayo, Cilantro, Scallion.
Crispy Fried Chicken Nuggets, House Spiced Mayo, House Habanero Hot Sauce, House made Pickles.
Lightly Battered with our Famous House-made Tempura, Served with House-made Tartar Sauce, Apple Slaw, Lemon, and Crispy Kennebec Fries. Add second piece of halibut $15
Lightly Battered with our Famous House-made Tempura, Served with House-made Tartar Sauce, Apple Slaw, Lemon, and Crispy Kennebec Fries. Add a second piece of lingcod $10
Five Wild caught Argentinian Prawns, Lightly Battered with our Famous House-made Tempura and rolled in Japanese Panko, Served with House-made Tartar Sauce, Apple Slaw, Lemon and Crispy Kennebec Fries
Special Recipe Daddy Spiced Marinated Chicken Thighs, Apple Slaw, Crispy Kennebec Fries and your choice of one of our House Made Dipping Sauces.
House Made Lingcod & Halibut Herbed Pattie Panko & Fried on a brioche bun with house tartar sauce, house mayo, fennel lemon slaw, arugula, onion, crispy Kennebec fries
Panko Crusted Locally- Caught Halibut, Local 'Bake Shack' Bun, House-made Peppered Mayonnaise and Tartar Sauce, Fennel Slaw, Arugula, Onion, Served with Crispy Kennebec Fries
Panko Crusted, Locally-Caught Lingcod, Brioche Bun, House-made Peppered Mayo and Tartar Sauce, Fennel Lemon Slaw, Arugula, Onion, Served with Crispy Kennebec Fries
Three Large, Panko Crusted Wild-Caught Argentinian Prawns, Brioche Bun, House-made Peppered Mayonnaise and Tartar Sauce, Fennel Lemon Slaw, Arugula, Onion, Served with Fries
Special Recipe Crispy Daddy Spice Marinated Chicken Thighs, Brioche Bun, Daddy Spice Mayonnaise, Arugula, House Apple Slaw, Onion, Served with Crispy Kennebec Fries Add Aged Cheddar $2.00 Add Bacon $3.00
5 oz, House-ground, AAA Chuck eye patty, brioche bun, tomato, arugula, onion, peppered mayo, pickles, crispy Kennebec fries. Add Aged Cheddar $2.00 Add Bacon $3.00
Crispy chicken thigh and fries, with honey mustard or plum dip
Light battered lingcod and crispy fries with house-made tartar sauce