28 restaurant menus in Nanaimo, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Food were excellent. Large portions and great value for money. Food were really delicious. There are only few seats; however, looks big already from..."
Tere Arboleda
"Just dropped by Nanaimo for the day. I ride my bike and ventured through the old town and went 1-2 blocks in more to get in a bit more to find..."
Tom H
"Love love LOVE their sushi!
Tried takeout from this place for the first time a month ago and had to go back again because the rolls I had was so..."
Shae Mortil
"This place is great! Tasty, friendly helpful staff, affordable and an all round good vibe. Nestled into the old town, perfect if you don't want to do..."
Justin Beats
"I used to come here all the time when I was a university student living in Nanaimo. I now live on the other side of the country but was in town to..."
Lauren Robilliard
"We were on our way to the ferry and ordered some take out... We were cutting time close and they went out of their way to rush our order. Everything..."
Peter Henderson
"Good sushi but asked for no avocado and everything had avocado on it even though the box said no avocado right on..."
"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..."
"One of the best Japanese restaurants outside of Japan out there! The sushi’s were delicious with beautiful plating! Very creative and original, yet..."
Generalarry
"We did the road trip across Canada from Ottawa, finally made it to Victoria. Read the reviews thought we’d check it out. We love sushi and have had..."
Maria
"Best Japanese restaurant ever had! We live in Victoria and came all the way to nanaimo for Nori. Indeed not disappointed. 100% recommend! Staffs are..."
Linxi Yao
"Food was excellent. Service was great. They recommended us some rolls and it was great. A bit pricy but it was quality sushi from beginning to end...."
Co
"Lives up to its name! The sushi did not disappoint. Considerable size of fish in each sushi roll and sashimi. The number of choices are amazing. We..."
Shruti Kapoor
"I have seen so many Instagram posts about this place and we decided to try it when we were in the area. We were lucky enough to get there as soon as..."
Serena C
"Best Japanese I've ever had. Delicious fresh food, knowledgeable server, passionate chef, beautiful presentation.
The only way I could possibly..."
"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..."
"Always the best in Canada! Beautiful building, great staff, great food, great beer! It's only downfall is that it's busy every time for good reasons..."
David Symons
"Food looked delicious. We were too full to eat but loved the place. Where else can you order a Merridale cider and sit in a manicured English garden..."
Stephen Stefanyk
"We love it! we drive up from Victoria just to go eat there, it's a relaxing atmosphere. Does get really busy at times but inside or outside it's just..."
Helen Main
"Great food, lovely staff and beautiful patio dining surrounded by stunning gardens. Inside is cozy and inviting. Favorite location to..."
Katrina Cairns
"It was our first time there. The atmosphere was warm welcoming, the food delicious and the staff were awesome. The Landscaping is absolutely..."
Michelle Roy Larson
"Such a beautiful establishment. Had an old Irish pub feel with fantastic beer and food! If you’re around the area it is a “MUST check it out”..."
Joshua Peters
"I love the Crow and Gate. Friendly, lovely atmosphere and great Kilkenny Cream Ale. Got here when it's busy (honestly when isn't it busy) so it..."
Karen Tidswell Vant Haaff
"We have been going to the Crow and Gate for over 30 years from the time when they used to have jousting and everyone in medieval costumes. It was..."
Cathy Freelove
"What an awesome find! My daughter brought us here while on a visit to Nanaimo. We will be back. The interior is just like a British pub, complete..."
Lorna Constantine
"My favorite pub lunch on the island. Out of the way and worth..."
"Stopped by for an early dinner on Tues. the shop was kinda busy for a tues dinner. Service was excellent. Our waitress the short hair lady was very..."
Duong T
"Terrific sushi place in Nanaimo's old district. The fish in the sushi rolls tasted fresh and the miso soup was very tasty, especially on a cold,..."
Sebastian Montoya
"Great experience! We didn’t have a long time before taking the ferry back to Vancouver, so we stopped by for a quick lunch. The waitress was super..."
Julien Valat
"My all time favourite Japanese restaurant. Beautiful, kind, lovely staff, consistently delicious and well-made sushi. I have been frequenting this..."
Stacey Harakas
"Great food crafted with care. I had a Don dish with a beer some green tea. It was delicious.
Green tea had a wonderful depth to it.
Great job team!..."
Adrian Symons
"Always a great experience at Bistro Taiyo! Patio has expanded during COVID. Great atmosphere, tons of amazing menu options (sushi, Izakaya, bento,..."
Gabrielle Bishop
"This place is phenomenal. I’ve only stopped by a few times when visiting Nanaimo but I keep coming back here because they have some of the best..."
Fraser M
"Best ramen in town! The broth is rich and full of flavour. Noodles were cooked perfectly. They have a very generous portion so come hungry! Had some..."
"Great fish and chips and even better crab cakes! Sauces are also great. Line up and waiting times can be long though. We went twice and waited..."
J
"I didn't enjoy my meal at all. Fish was soft. The chips were too thin and the mushy peas were mashed sweet peas not British mushy peas. Good..."
Paige McLean
"My third time at Trollers and they are always awesome! It is a must-visit place for us during our family visits to the island! Their delicious Oyster..."
A M
"Really good food. First Fish and Chips that I have tried that is not greasy. Very yummy. I will come back for..."
Andre Bueno
"The halibut and chips maybe the best I've had. I've eaten a LOT of fish and cannot remember better. That said, my memory may not be the best, lol...."
Rob Smith
"What a unique place. Right on the wharf, floating on the ocean serving amazing food with amazing service. I ordered for takeout and it was quick..."
"From small takeaway counter to full restaurant, Gabriel's has improved over the years while growing to become one of the top dining choices in..."
Matt Carter
"Absolutely one of the best places to eat in Nanaimo. I don’t live in town anymore but make a point of going in once or twice every time that I..."
Emily Larsen
"It excites me to see restaurants with these ideals booming in downtown Nanaimo. I've never had to send food back for any reason (and I'm super..."
Jacky Dee
"Stoked on the food, the super friendly staff, and the above and beyond efforts to be socially and environmentally responsible. Truly a downtown gem,..."
Sacia Burton
"One of my favourite Nanaimo breakfast hangs - reliable delicious vegetarian and vegan food..."
Rebecca Chan
"I love Gabriel'sGourmetCafe, and now I work there. Love everything on the menu, healthy, locally sourced ingredients mostly (pineapple is of course..."
Brian Clarence Hartlen
"I tried the #9 - the vegan breakfast option - and loved it. Way down in the middle of the dish I found a treasure - avocado and a sweet chili sauce...."
Sandra Leigh
"My friend took me here while I've been visiting from out of town. We came from breakfast, and sat out on the patio! It was delicious! I would have..."
Kendra Hynes
"The food was incredible!! Fresh and so tasty. Home made soup with salmon so good and the wrap was fabulous!! My first time in but won't be the last...."
Nicole Tilley
"I have been to Gabriel's on 10 delicious occasions & have had something different each time & each dish was worth going back for, always..."
Kathleen Anne Powell
"My girlfriends and I are addicts when it comes the Malaysian peanut bowl & the coconut pancakes! HIGHLY RECOMMEND ��This restaurant is so..."
Lexie Hope
"Most amazing breakfast I’ve ever had - and I’ve travelled all over the world! Generous portions, quality ingredients, great vibe, and amazing..."
Yvette Styner
"Some of the best food in Nanaimo! I'm glad we have cool places like this in Nanaimo. I also like that they give back to the community. Thanks for..."
Dave Lawrence
"It's all awesome from the breakfast and lunch menus. It's actually a pretty cheap place to eat too, and fast service. try it out, you won't be..."
Ken Law
"I love everything about this place ���. Food are great, inexpensive, ambiance is awesome, fast and friendly service and best of all...it is..."
Maylene Lim
"Easily one of the best places to eat in nanaimo . I will always recommend..."
Colin Duff
"Such a warm welcome from the hostess as soon as we crossed the threshold. The cashier who took our order was also so patient and polite.
What..."
Gisele Verrier
"Fan-freaking-tastic! Great service, delicious food. The pancakes are some of the best we’ve ever had. I tried the Ian Special? Favourite? With the..."
Merry Kuchle
"Even though it was busy, very polite, quick service. Excellent hash special and London fog. Would highly recommend.
As a vegetarian, I love the..."
Rhys Badenoch
"Although this place is usually extremely busy and I don't really care for the order-at-the-counter system too much, the food here can't be beat!
For..."
Michael G. Khmelnitsky
"Delicious food. Great looking menu items, so I'll have to come back soon to try some more.
A very busy restaurant, so try to avoid usual restaurant..."
jim bo
"Gabriel’s Cafe: Excellent food with great staff. Things are a bit different in that you grab a menu clipboard- order/pay and wait at a table..."
T Rey
"Such a cute and delicious cafe! The atmosphere is very trendy and everything is locally sourced within the cafe. Their ingredients come from local..."
Holly Hockridge
"Needs another non dairy milk like almond milk. Then it would be perfect!
We ordered the Simple Plan breakfast and added the coconut milk pancakes..."
"New Management. I have been here a few times now for lunch and will continue to do so. Beef dip, fish & chips, and crispy chicken burger were all..."
Nlsnpxt1
"Pipers Pub - Nanaimo. Great room, fantastic staff, excellent..."
Jhanson
"A Great Pub With Great Food!. Pipers is our favorite place to go with our friends to have a great time. Either to sip a few draughts or for wing..."
Amy Lundgren
"My favorite pub. Great service, excellent food, good choice of beer and drinks, nice atmosphere, friendly staff and clean washrooms all at a..."
Hungryguy
"Location, servers, drinks and food great! But owners/managers need to know their customers a lot better, learn about..."
RobnPatti Burridge
"Nice pub. We like Piper's - the menu is good pub food, the drinks are reasonable, the decor is lovely - it's a pub that is comfortable to sit in,..."
K. Wilson
"What a delightful neighbourhood pub. My first time there was met by friendly, efficient and caring staff. Menu items can be modified, dishes are..."
Summer Time
"They make a great caesar, food is ok. Doesn’t have a cozy warm pub feel though.
5-22 Caesar salad good, steak bites more tasty than tender but..."
J M
"Nice set up. Staff were all pleasant.
Good was ok. Tasty, but not very hot. I'll go back for sure though.
Pretty busy place, especially with all the..."
jim bo
"Went here on a rainy night for supper. Lots of people in, always a good sign! Had our concerns when the server forgot our clamato juice with our..."
"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..."
"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...."
"I came here for mother's day dinner and it was fantastic. All three of our meals were delicious. The wait was a little long but it was mothers day so..."
Sonia Crane
"I'm so glad we made a reservation here. We tried to walk in the night before but they were full due to reduced seating capacity.
Our server was..."
Samantha McConnell
"We waited 45 mins for a table, but the exceptional service and amazing food made up for the wait and then some.
The Firehouse Grill is widely..."
Moshe Appel
"Fire House is a must visit. Unique Japanese and Western infused menu, super cozy dining, and friendly wait staff. Contemporary restaurant in a..."
Thomas Darling
"Had a great meal and excellent friendly service from or server, Mae. We had the Miyagi prawns for an appy and finished up with a Godfather and..."
John E
"Really great food. Everything was fresh and delicious. Good variety as..."
Madeline Crane
"Was pleasantly surprised by this place, just googled “restaurants” when we got off the ferry and this place came up and looked interesting. They..."
"We love this small bakery/restaurant in Nanaimo and try to stop by as often as we can. Fresh and delicious sandwiches, made on their own, hot from..."
Dorota Smith
"The most delectable pastries and breads and so far the best coffee in town. New favourite place to go! Can't wait to try everything! Also blown away..."
Amanda Smith
"Just had a piece of pecan pie heaven !! Coffees always great ! The owners and staff alway make you feel special..."
Paul Solowoniuk
"I've only been once since I live on the mainland! But I'm going to make it a point to come here everytime I visit the island! The food, prices' and..."
Marie Anita Herridge
"Friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. I ate here the roast beef in a baguette. It came with a gravy dipping sauce. I enjoyed it. I also ordered a..."
Samjo
"Absolutely amazing, surprisingly-affordable breakfast and baked goods! The Benny was delicious and the lox and eggs was incredible. And the Nanaimo..."
Moshe Appel
"Very nice local place with a bunch of fresh products made in the restaurant.
I gave it a 4/5 because the service could of been a bit..."
Mathieu Rouleau
"must have! visit nanaimo and tried it. I love this..."
Sirena L
"Had an amazing experience at that restaurant! It was really hard to decide what to get so we took a little bit of everything and didn't regret:..."
Elisa Arsenault
"Always great fresh meals and quality baked goods made from scratch. Good coffee as well. Eggs Benedict with croissant on the side, substituted salad..."
Valerie J
"Stopped in as a curiousity, and was very pleased to find another gem. Delicious breakfast, featuring some of the best over-easy eggs I've found in..."
Gregory Kronstal
"the food is gourmet and the pastries are too. table service or to go, they offer 90% of well known espresso concoctions. theres a really good soup de..."
"These pictures show the first time I went to this place in July . It was a great day. The food tastes absolutely wonderful, the staffs are awesome..."
alireza khanzadeh
"Love the “All you can eat Ribs” @ Montana Restaurant, been there countless times for my birthday and other times though not so often during the..."
B izdeman
"Koral K made our dinner an exceptional experience on 10-June-2022 7:45 pm Tbl 92/1. My standard order is beef rib because it’s tender and is on my..."
Anisa White
"Karalee and the whole crew were amazing! Meal was hot and delicious! Thanks so much..."
Rod Opseth
"Food was tasty. Service was great. Koral did a really good job and was knowledgeable about the Scene..."
Lynda Gamble
"Always so delicious. A great spot to grab a bit if you have the time to dine..."
Tom
"Its exactly what I needed! Hit the spot perfectly. The ribs were fall off the bone tender with perfect flavor. The spinach and cheese dip is always..."
Tatjanna J
"Can't believe no one told me about the Ribs all you can eat Wednesdays. These pictures show the first time I went to this place in September. It was..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Excellent seafood fettuccine and steak. Very accommodating staff sitting us at a bigger table so my wheelchair can fit properly. Once again very..."
Martha Martin
"Great atmosphere, super friendly staff who were happy to split a bill apart for the two families and lots to keep the kids occupied.
Like ads of..."
Ryan Benson
"We stopped in for dinner and both of us enjoyed our favorite White Spot meals. My sweetie ordered the Legendary and I ordered the Monty Mushroom. ..."
Lorrie Redl
"First time here or even at a white spot. Went for a mother's day lunch. Food was definitely good and I would come back for that alone. The Service..."
"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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