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Best Calamari in Nanaimo

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92/100 (1004 ratings)

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"I’ve eaten at A LOT of vegan restaurants in over 40 states across the USA. This restaurant is easily in the top three. The food was incredibly..."

Mikayla's Grand Adventure

"A vegan friend recommended this place and we invited friends to it when we went for the first time. So we were really hoping it won’t disappoint..."

Jansait Qughondouqa

"Great all vegan spot in Nanaimo! The mushroom calamari was delicious and my wife said the sweet potato ravioli was some of the best vegan pasta she's..."

Sean Andernacht

"Stopped here before heading to the ferry terminal and so happy we did. Large menu with delicious options, great service, and lots of drink..."

Shannon Quon

"What a great discovery in Nanaimo! Eve Olive has a great vegan menu and my Greek Goddess plate was delicious, with a variety of items and flavors. ..."

Claudia Laroye

"Visiting from the mainland for Spring Break and was looking for a vegetarian restaurant and picked Eve Olive based on high ratings/reviews. The food..."

Janice Castillo

"Highly recommend! I didn't have to worry about what's in the food because everything is vegan. It's gourmet vegan food. The oyster mushroom calamari..."

Sheila Xie

"Wonderful dining experience! Very friendly server and excellent vegan food! The local craft is beer is fantastic! The cauliflower bites are amazing..."

Michael

Asteras Greek Taverna

90/100 (3233 ratings)

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"Fantastic, friendly and attentive service. Food was delicious! They had a meat trio as a special. half baby back ribs, some garlic shrimp and a..."

Austin Jeng

"Thoughtful owners, excellent food and ambiance. Felt very home-like. My partner wasn't able to finish his food and the owner (and chef) personally..."

Life

"The best Greek Restaurant we've ever been to! This restaurant gives out an authentic Greek vibe with its music and warm and cozy atmosphere. We..."

Roseby Hebron

"Food delicious! Owner and staff awesome! Best experience I've ever had..."

Art Ito

"Quaint, lovely property. The food was excellent and served by professional, yet family-like staff. Our appetizer was the amazing olive pate - smooth..."

Brenda Pirani

"We were immediately greeted and seated in the very comfy and relaxing room. We ordered the specials a stuffed chicken breast and seafood linguine. A..."

Marion Haggard

"The food was great. The portions were huge. I felt the service was a little scattered, but they..."

Shawn DeWolfe

The View Oceanside Grill

88/100 (1503 ratings)

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"Oh my gosh where to start. I wanted somewhere with a wonderful View and enough space for friends to celebrate my 40th birthday. The owner, staff and..."

Aimee Rounding

"Food is incredible and the staff top notch. Can't wait for the patio in the spring and summer..."

Russell Alexander

"Just had lunch there...best burger I have had in years and my husband said the seafood chowder was excellent.....it was full of large chunks of..."

Gayle Smith Rettmer

"So Great!! This place finally has life to it again! Drinks are well priced. Food was fantastic and service was outstanding! Can’t wait to try the..."

Anna Merrifield

"The food was cooked to perfection and well presented. Reasonably priced entrees are difficult to find and one of the best bangs for the buck I’ve..."

Mike Ball

"Amazing service from Alicia and delicious food! Would 10/10..."

Cydnee Washburn

"Great food and good service. Patio had a great view of the fireworks..."

Curtis Morgan

"We celebrated our 25th Anniversary at Beach Fires - it was fantastic! Great atmosphere, delicious food and the service was awesome. What a lovely..."

Diana Vaton

"Great atmosphere! Great food! Great prices! You won't be..."

Adam Kennedy

"Fabulous taste of France with a WestCoast twist! We will certainly come back from the mainland as soon as we can. Thank you for the wonderful..."

Jeffino Romani

"Delicious food. Excellent service. Delightful atmosphere. Will frequent this spot for..."

Wintana Tedla

"I'm still dreaming about The View Seafood Mac & Cheese. My friends and I were visiting from the Mainland for one night and The View was one of the..."

Monika Chan

"I ordered the Lamb Sirloin ($29), which comes on a bed of scallion whipped potatoes and seasonal vegetables, topped with Dijon mustard. Flavor-wise..."

Suzanne Y

"Our server Shaina was amazing. The food was phenomenal. Drinks were good and the atmosphere very cute. The seafood flambe was very filling and the..."

Krystle Middle

"Absolutely outstanding. I cant tell you in a few short words how amazing the food was at the View. The flambe is really cool, but every dish had..."

Geoff Schmidt

"Salmon Oscar, prosciutto wrapped lingcod, seafood flambé, scallops, calamari, mussels and clams. Fantastic food and very friendly service. I was..."

John Jacob

"Truly enjoyed our first visit to The View, and we will be back again and again. We had the calamari, seafood flambé and Moroccan lamb and loved..."

Charlene Foss

"The food was delicious. The service was excellent. Perfect ambiance for a date night or a night out with family. Usually very busy, recommend making..."

Saima Khan

"This restaurant exceeded all my expectations. Food was superb, service was excellent, and the atmosphere was lovely. Our server Rebekah was..."

Jennifer K

The Nest Bistro

86/100 (1081 ratings)

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Free off-street parking

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Cactus Club Cafe Nanaimo

86/100 (1567 ratings)

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Alexandra's Bistro

85/100 (1201 ratings)

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"Quick servers. Daily specials. Great food served hot and promptly. Very reasonable pricing. Large portion. Enjoyed a very nice night out. Will come..."

Kevin Kofluk

"Had a fantastic lunch at Alexandra's yesterday. The service was nice and fairly friendly. I had a monte cristo which was delicious and had tons of..."

EllieTheBrit

"Fabulous staff! The prices are great, and the food we had was wonderful. My husband and I went for lunch; we both had the Moussaka. It came with..."

Lori Pollock

"Great value. Good food and great value, friendly staff, easy parking. Definitely up for another..."

Rivercityrunner

"The Chicken Marsala is Fantastic. I took my friend, whom I'll call Jane, out for a lunch with me today and we decided to check out Alexandra's Bistro..."

Mmilington

"We visited on the recommendation of a local and we weren't disappointed. Our food was fresh, excellently cooked and tasted..."

Jeff Cross

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"Amazing food. The platter for two was a perfect option for those indecisive. Our server was fantastic and the chef even came out to ask how we’re..."

Hunter Allman

"The lamb I had was massive and very tasty. The wine they recommended was very good value and really nice to drink. If I can't find it in my..."

Tobias Staley

"We moved back into town after a four year absence. The food tastes just as amazing as we remember, and the chef clearly pours his heart and soul into..."

Kate O'Connell

"This place is definitely one of my favorite go to places in Nanaimo. The service is impeccable, food is always fresh and delicious and the chef comes..."

Sherees44

"Food is delicious, fresh and hot. Best calamari so far and they even gave us complimentary treats. The staffs are friendly and sufficient. Highly..."

Maria Burlew

"Easily the best Greek experience in town. We brought home takeout of the dinner for two with calamari and baked spaghetti & my comment was “I..."

Dave Macdonald

"Never a bad meal have I had at Alexandra’s Bistro! Bobby and his Staff do an excellent job. We ordered the Special Greek Platter for 2 for our 25th..."

Victor Demedeiros

Zougla Restaurant

82/100 (893 ratings)

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Browns Socialhouse

82/100 (2094 ratings)

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"This place is AWESOME! Gluten free and vegan muffins are out of this world and with no corn (big plus for a GF option). You definitely feel the..."

Roxanneee5

"We bought the Apple Raspberry vegan gluten-free muffins from Pomme Natural Market (freezer section). They were AMAZING! Incredibly moist and very..."

LJ Kriese

"Had great breakfast with family here. We enjoyed the falafel and veggie wraps as well as the breakfast sandwich and muffins. There is great coffee..."

Hila B.

"Such a great place to stop for coffee, or lunch, or snacks. My husband raves that their coconut milk lattes are the best he’s had. Their muffins..."

Lauren S

"Biff provided excellent customer service, like, outstanding. The coffee is hot and fresh. Strong enough but not overwhelming. I had a blueberry..."

Dane Eivindson

"Fab food- the Thai bowl is amazing. As are the muffins. They're so good I haven't tried anything else after 4 visits. I'm not vegetarian but can..."

Jonathon Carkner

"I've had everything on the menu! Each and every dish is fantastic. I've taken meat eaters here who would never eat like a place like this on their..."

K

"I stopped by there on my way to the ferry. The food was quick, fresh and we'll made (the sauce was properly portioned throughout the wrap so that..."

Kevin Day

Mahle House Restaurant

81/100 (1019 ratings)

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"Absolutely the best restaurant to eat on Vanvouver Island. Fantastic food and service always!!! Highly recommend..."

Greg Nowik

"Four of us ate here on Adventurous Wednesday. Every course (5) was a delicious surprise! No one got the same dish as anyone else, so twenty..."

Betty Wilson

"We went for Adventurous Wednesday and were very impressed! 5 courses, we all had different items! All were very good. Most impressive was the..."

Denise Babichuk

"Perfect !! Great night out with my neighbors on Adventure Wednesday , Chef Choice 5 course meal . Great dining experience , highly..."

Tricia Thomas

"Wonderful meal, great service as always! � A very hospitable..."

Richard Arnold Bernier

"First time going here and I was dazzled! The food is exquisite and the staff are professional but also down to earth and pleasant. This will be our..."

Gordon Pereira

"Very thankful I was recommended this spot for my anniversary dinner. We both loved the food, staff, and vibe! Will be recommending to everyone! See..."

Patrick Jackson

"Attn FOODIES !!! If you are looking for a genuinely good fresh meal this place is for you!! The best time to go is wacky Wednesday, for best results..."

Suzanne Burke-Smith Hebb

"The food and service were exceptional. Delicious mussel and clam appetizer, followed by Steelhead salmon over a bed of truffle spaezle!!! For..."

Mike Scott

"Very good food and service. Enjoyed the Mahle House a great deal. Will go..."

Paul M Brunner

"We love the mahle house..food is fabulous!!! Service is wonderful and that cheese..."

Lorri Bilton

"Excellent food and service. All food was delicious, service was prompt, friendly, and humorous too. A real gem in Nanaimo's culinary..."

Rob Grey

"It was our 1st time and it was adventure Wednesday. It was a truly rewarding adventure waiting for each coarse. With each coarse we were pleasantly..."

Stewart Murray

"So delicious! Great staff and looks great with the new decor. Always..."

Cassandra Smith

"Fabulous experience. Can not say enough about the excellent food and the explosions on your tongue of amazing flavours. A must stop on your..."

Cyndie Stymiest

"Food was delicious, service was excellent, will definitely be going..."

Alexis Bryn

Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant

81/100 (3413 ratings)

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Outdoor Seating

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"Wasn't going to make the ferry, so I decided to have some lunch and a beer or two. Found this place and it was great. The bartender was awesome, the..."

Dennis Anthony

"I cannot begin to say what a positive experience our family had at Longwood this evening. As someone with multiple food allergies, I am often stuck..."

Rebecca Wall

"A cozy place to have a bite to eat & a pint of their fabulous beer & Fantastic..."

Tanya Kuyten

"Love that this is our neighbourhood pub. Lovely craft brews and excellent food. They catered a small wedding reception for us a few years back and..."

Cheryl Boreham

"Great spot - cool atmosphere, knowledgeable bartender and excellent beer!! Stairs were a wee bit daunting upon exit..."

Janine Roberts

"Was lucky to have won a Date night with dinner and a movie.We went Sunday night and boy was not disappointed at all.The food was awesome and the..."

Verna Downie Simpson

"My boyfriend and I come here often and I am always so happy with the service, the food, the atmosphere is amazing and they have a wonderful pool..."

Hannah Rachel Lanuk

"Stacks of food very large portions and great beer � had a wonderful meal and made memories with family..."

Pauline Edna Rodea

"The Longwood is our go to food and beverage stop as a family and also for any business lunches. Great chefs and awesome kitchen staff, plus servers..."

Mark Chandler

"I had a late lunch there yesterday and experienced friendly service and excellent food in a very comfortable atmosphere. The crab cakes are "..."

Jeremy Adams

"Great food and atmosphere. I loved that the staff were happy as they worked - it says so much about the place ^•^ I think my favourite part was..."

Shawna Katernick

"Super friendly staff, great food, amazing beer and..."

Keith Parkinson

"We came here for a small Wedding party and had an amazing experience. They were super accommodating with our group and the service was fantastic...."

Lyndsay Cairns

Dinghy Dock Pub & Floating Restaurant

78/100 (1736 ratings)

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Bold Knight Restaurant

77/100 (841 ratings)

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"The Bold Knight is our go-to date night spot. Always a great meal, and good portions. The coconut prawns are a..."

Liz Cullen

"Food was delicious and flavorful. Servers were great. My steak a little over cooked my son's was slightly under cooked. Minor issues as very seldom..."

Maynard Skrepnechuk

"I don't understand why this restaurant isn't packed. The prices are decent and the food is delicious. The only reason it's getting 4 stars is because..."

TheMoth219

"Don't know where to start . Was near the end of an extremely long and stressful personal trip and this place was an oasis from the stress . The..."

Cariboo Peter

"It would have been perfect on any other night, but it was Valentines, so service was slow due to how busy they were. I had a New York steak and found..."

Lesley Kennedy

"Omg! The best prawn and lobster souvlaki ever 😋 Firstly, they bring hot buns with garlic butter, then a salad to start. Main dish comes with rice,..."

Sherees44

Simonholt Restaurant

76/100 (1546 ratings)

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Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge

76/100 (544 ratings)

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Milano's Ristorante

75/100 (1827 ratings)

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Carlos O'bryan`s

75/100 (1437 ratings)

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"The food was amazing. The service was great. We enjoyed our invironment there. We will go again for sure for our girls happy hour..."

Irina Guenther

"Good food and some crazy shooters. If you don't know about pachos you should try them... I recommend the deluxe..."

Andrew Pfeffer

"Food was fast, hot and delicious. My husband had a triple layer sandwich, prime rib, bacon, ham and cheese, and all the extras. I had a Spring..."

Lynette Meek

"I went here based on a recommendation and I was not disappointed. Excellent food with amazing and friendly staff. I will definitely come..."

Shay Marshall

"We were visiting from out of province and what a great time. You will really enjoy this neighbourhood pub. Great staff! We enjoyed the appetizers -..."

Mark

Lighthouse Bistro And Pub

75/100 (1846 ratings)

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"The PROS found ourselves in downtown Nanaimo yesterday, and we were looking for a place to #putitinmyMOUTH ~ We decided we wanted to go somewhere..."

PROS BUZZ

"Didn’t expect much from a pub in a touristy spot, and we were pleasantly surprised! Great service and delicious food. Their mussels are to die for...."

Jen S

"What a beautiful spot!! We had a great dinner, the halibut was sooo good an nice and hot. My husband had bourbon chicken. Our server was soo sweet!!..."

linda hodgson

"They were very busy when we got there and were upfront about the potential wait time for food. The wait time after ordering was as promised but we..."

Ryan Corbett

Marina's Taverna And Pizza

73/100 (813 ratings)

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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Nanaimo

73/100 (1023 ratings)

"Good quality food. Not quite like an Alberta Keg, but close. Higher price than some other places in the area serving similar food, but in a lot of..."

Sean Lewis

"Went out for a nice dinner. good food but a tad over priced. the peppercorn steak although cooked great had a pile of peppercorn on it(literally was..."

Bman

"Awesome, but...... The food at the keg, along with the service is always fantastic. My only BUT is watch out for the "chilli" sauce on the calamari..."

Ian Todd

"I wish it wasn't so expensive, because the food is awesome. Love to start things off with a piña colada! Excellent service, and the food is always..."

Schmichael

"Overpriced. A little bit overpriced; but food is..."

Jessie

"Good spot for a formal dinner. A tad overpriced. Chicken, steak, and french fries? A weird combo for an expensive..."

Bella Swan

Beefeater's Chop House & Grill

70/100 (1344 ratings)

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"I popped in for a quick breakfast and was pleasantly surprised at the great food and good value. Presentation was superb, befitting of a fancier..."

Franyo Paulo

"Need a Caesar or two before a ferry? Top up on some garlic fries, and very reasonable priced appetizers, to avoid the ferry food line up. Very good..."

Tom Steele

"The food was pretty good but the fries were kinda old. Service is really nice and friendly, and the atmosphere was calm and nice..."

Esraa S

"The food here is excellent, in house made everything. The chef knows what they are doing! Prices are good with fair value. Service is friendly,..."

janetbplanet (Intrepid Trekker)

"We had our Valentine’s dinner and were very pleased. I had Prime Rib done a perfect medium rare, my salad could have used a little more dressing. ..."

Marjorie Pelton

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