Gluten Free Options: THE Best in Nanaimo

"My hubby turned 50 today and he wanted pizza for dinner. Our usual spot was closed so I had to find somewhere else. All of the reviews I could find..."

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Ryan S

"The pizza is great.. some nights is a long wait. Tonight I called in when it was over a half hour past the hour and forty-five minutes they said it..."

Peter Marshall

"Great vegan options! The cheese they use is much better than Daiya that sticks in your mouth. This stuff actually melts. Friendly service and they..."

Cole Reinbold

"By far the best pizza! It is all about the crust and Mambos has the best crust. Stopped in to get a few pizzas for a late night check in for camping...."

Kimberlee Wenner

"Fantastic pizza and one of the highlights of my trip. I loved it so much that I simply had to go back on the last day to get some pizza before..."

chloe

"Mambos never disappoints! Overdose, bacon cheeseburger, Voodoo, juniper, jalapeño popper are all great. I don't think they serve anything the people..."

Jake Dietrich

Eve Olive

92/100 (1004 ratings)

Free off-street parking

"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

The Bee's Knees Cafe' And Catering

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’ve just discovered this cafe, and now anytime I drive up island I plan to make a pit stop! They are a very clean and cheerful atmosphere,..."

Savanah Joy

"I ordered a catered breakfast from the Bee's Knees Cafe and picked it up from the new location. Having only been to the original location before, I..."

Anna Lawrence

"Wow! What a fantastic place! Atmosphere is perfect. Service is beyond perfect. The food (I had the peanut yam soup and chocolate torte with a London..."

Angela Gasson

"One word………. Delightful. The atmosphere is an eclectic mix of furniture, relaxing music and amazing customer service. It is so very clean,..."

Tammy Mitchell

"I truly love going to the bee's knees. Their coffee has been consistently brewed to perfection year after year. For me, there is nothing better than..."

Jeremy Unrau

"I order catering/lunches for education I support around both Alberta and BC and I have to say The Bee's Knee's café is the best services I have had..."

Amy Byrne

"I have eaten at many cafes around Vancouver island and especially Nanaimo. I would easily say the food and deserts here are made with the most..."

Brendan Moffat

Rawmbas

"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

Asteras Greek Taverna

90/100 (3233 ratings)

"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

Nori Japanese Restaurant

90/100 (3395 ratings)

Unagi & Dojo (Eel & Soil)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"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..."

D V

Buzz Coffee House

Wheelchair Accessible

"Buzz buzz buzz buzz I sing the praises of the buzz! Beautiful inside! Awesome staff! Always good! They lose half a point because the food selection..."

No Name Keeps Me Honest

"Love the staff, the energy, and their matcha latte every time I come into this coffee shop. The owner is hilarious and his employees always makes me..."

Lisasonfire

"Best coffee. The coffee here tastes like coffee should. Easily the best place to pick up any sort of coffee drink: espresso, cappuccino, or just a..."

Alwayshungry

"Great atmosphere, great service, and great food! Their deliciously moist carrot cake will melt in your mouth as you sink into one of their comfy..."

Gabrielle Bishop

"This cafe is amazing! Nothing to say but good things! Drinks are good, food amazing and staff are the friendliest people! Had the privilege of..."

Maile Davis

"Delicious gem. Very long lines continuously since 10am! The food is delicious, looks fresh, and the presentation is great. Pretty atmosphere,..."

Guadalupe Forcier

"So happy to have you open so close to us. Wonderful friendly staff. The shop is so bright and fun. Really enjoyed our coffee and treats. We will..."

lori felker

"I don't live in Nanaimo but was thoroughly impressed when we found this humble little coffee shop on highway 4 on our way through town. We were..."

Wes Inaba

"Stopped in for the first time with my 7 month old daughter while we waited for my husband to finish an appointment and was so pleased. Great coffee..."

Rachelle DesRochers

"What a pretty place. So stylishly decorated. Lots of white paint, plants and basketry. Wanting to support these guys after recent events I took my..."

mar ter kuile

"Everyone welcome! Had a wonderful experience at Buzz coffee. They helped me figure out what met my dietary needs and the meal was..."

H Roberts

La Stella Trattoria

88/100 (2484 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you are looking for real pizza to eat, this is the place to go. Great staff, great service, everything that we ate was very delicious and tasty,..."

Ivona Koerbler

"Perfect service and I had an Italian Meatballs Spaghetti, the best i ever taste and believe me, i am a connaisseur ! i recommend this restaurant..."

Estelle Brassard

"Amazing food and amazing service!! I definitely recommend! �..."

Kelly Whitton

"Went to the Sunday on November 13th and was intrigued by the menu selections. I ended up ordering the Meatballs & Poached Eggs which was delicious as..."

Darrell Fraser

"I went for dinner to La Stella Trattoria with friends last Friday and enjoyed the ambiance, the friendly attentive service, the wine and...OMG, the..."

Heidi Warn Evans

"My expectations were high. I have been fortunate to enjoy Ryan Zuvich's food in a variety of other settings. Suffice to say this is my new favourite..."

Lou Pescarmona

"The food is completely outstanding, which of course is the #1 reason to visit this restaurant. In addition though, the staff is friendly, service in..."

Mandy Lambert

"The food has always been great, but this year we rented out the whole restaurant for our staff party. The service and food was excellent! ..."

Jeff Wagner

"Wow incredible food and service! This a definitely a place I will visit..."

Sarah Baker

"Very delicious authentic local food in traditional style. Service was friendly and attentive. Will go back for..."

Cheryl Lynn Folland

"Not a party in mouth , rather a celebration.. absolutely awesome.. wish there was a ten..."

Penelope Mutschler

"This is hands down Nanaimo's best restaurant. The servers are always so kind and the food is just amazing. The drinks are different than what's..."

Angela Ruscoff

"Fantastic and delicious family style dining. So much flavour, colour and care into the preparation of the..."

Farmer Brown

"went for a birthday dinner, and everyone was so pleased with their order! still reminiscing about the sugo..."

Haley Elizabeth

"Excellent service and food. Everything was delicious form pear salad to pizza and pasta and dont leave without trying one of the decadent..."

Ben Kuilboer

"So we have been here twice. The service is excellent!! The pasta is the best I've ever had and my hubs said the pizza is second on to a place in..."

Nicole Paradis

"Chill Italian place is a groovy neighborhood. Absolutely loved the arancini! Definitely try that and the sausage and pepper pizza. So good ^_^ the..."

Hannah Nieman

"Excellent crust on the pepperoni pizza! The center of the pizza was thin but still had a crispy bottom and some chew! The outer crust had those..."

Jacqualine

"Great food as always. Service was great too. We got there 10 minutes before our reservation and they gave us a great table by the window which had..."

Sonal Gaonkar

"First time at La Stella and it was so delicious! Will definitely be coming back to try more of their dishes. We ordered the arancini, the funghi..."

Nicole Wong

Thai Orchid Restaurant

"Absolutely amazing food at such a reasonable price! Officially my favorite restaurant! Service is also great and fast..."

Samantha Dawn

"We had a beautiful 4 course meal last Friday, which the chef happily and expertly veganized for us. This restaurant makes some seriously delicious..."

Lisa Pons-Labelle

"I'm pretty much addicted to the fried rice, everything is very tasty and lots of vegetarian..."

Lisa Noble

"Some of the best Thai food I have ever had! Great service, lovely ambience. I will definitely be..."

Mandy Lambert

"The food is great, the service unbeatable, the staff very friendly. Nice family business that we should all..."

June Spalding Wiebe

"YUM! - quite possibly my new favorite Thai place in..."

Matt Saunders

"Had a very good lunch today. Love everthing about it. Going back..."

Dave Studer

"Great service very fast and delicious. We will be back..."

Jeff Hartig

"Amazing food and atmosphere. The atmosphere is very cabin with a mix thailander culture. Clean and pleasing to the eyes its great place to eat. The..."

RG whatup

"The food is delicious and indistinguishable from the Thai food I ate in Asia. The service is kind and genuinely caring. The atmosphere is warm and..."

Chelsea Woods

"Been here three times and always good...excellent food,service and prices...and there is no other place in Nanaimo that serves Chang beer except The..."

Junior Rodent

"Small staff but great food! One of the better Thai restaurants I've been to. Stopped here for lunch before jumping on the ferry. Unless you're a..."

Victor Tam

"Best Thai place in Nanaimo. It's a family owned restaurant, come and support your local businesses! Strongly encourage you to try the coconut soup,..."

Wojciech Ziemkiewicz

"Not only is this the best Thai food resturant that I've been to in Nanimo. This is the best Thai food resturant that I've been to period. The service..."

Merlin Smith

"Great place to eat, i like their curry and hot n sour soup. The golden cup appy is highly recommended. Friendly service and warm..."

Tom Vuu

"Very good authentic Thai cuisine. Loved it. I would definitely..."

Brian Kates (Big B)

Smokin' George's Bbq

88/100 (2314 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"I'm addicted. This place serves the best everything. Seriously. You gotta eat here. Smoked brisket, pulled pork, bacon. Just get the Super Feast with..."

Jackson Middleton

"The best bbq food I've ever had. I spend winters in Arizona and they have plenty of bbq places. But you can see them opening up packages because..."

Gulzar Hallman

"Love this place, best BBQ, pulled pork tostadas today were awesome. The wings are to die for, along with ribs, beef brisket, smoked chicken,..."

Gary Bray

"I went in a couple days ago with my brother for lunch. They bent the rules and allowed us to order their version of a breakfast sandwich. HOLY..."

Darren Havard

"We tried Smokin' George's for the first time this evening and we will definitely be returning. The food was delicious, affordable and great portions...."

Krista Keno

"So great to have a place in town with real ribs!! Everything we’ve tried we’ve loved!! You can’t go wrong! Take out or eat in! We really..."

Kathryn McVittie

"If you have three or more you need to get one of the platters to try everything! The smaller platter is enough for four normal people or Two very..."

Joseph Hawryluk

"We weren't hungry at all.....we just couldn't pass it without stopping in! Our two daughters and us shared a pulled pork sandwich, mozza sticks, deep..."

Sandra de Graaf

"Great food, full of flavor. Staff very friendly. Great place to..."

Cail Low

"Great food, fun environment and personal service. Always stop in when I’m in town. If you like smoked and BBQ meat than it’s must taste place to..."

Nigel Rogers

"Smokin George’s recently catered my wedding for 100 people out in the Cowichan Valley. They were great to deal with, very friendly and easy to get..."

Nicole Harder

"We stop here every time we’re on the island. So good ! It’s a must eat here kinda place. Love..."

Cle Koz

"We had a staff party and Smokin' George did not disappoint. Awesome food, thank..."

Lisa Macpherson

"Definitely a great place to eat dinner. Love that all the menu items are local or Island made. Definitely 2..."

Sarah Corbett

"Had a craving for some really good food, ended up stopping in at Smokin George's for lunch and had the pulled pork poutine. Once again the service is..."

Derek Pohl

"Great dinner while visiting our VIU son in Nanaimo. You can tell there is care and love in their food! I had pulled port tacos with corn salsa,..."

Sally Mole

"Just got home with some smokin George bbq takeout after a long day of work . Life's good. Always great food and very..."

Scott Bird

The View Oceanside Grill

88/100 (1503 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant

88/100 (1548 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I moved from Calgary in 2014 and we have lots of options for really great pho. Huong Lan is the best I’ve found on the island! It’s always..."

Ashley Danielle

"I would come here again to eat. The portion size was tremendous. And the food was excellent also the service was excellent..."

Rick Sakundiak

"Great food Loved our meal. Waitress was quick and helpful. Phò had wonderful flavors. Salad roles fresh and crunchy. Didn't really care for the deep..."

Cindy Crisp Armstrong

"My first experience eating Pho was at this restaurant. I've since been back many times. I love the staff, they are always friendly making sure..."

Kellie Vanderveen

"I'm thoroughly enjoying Huong Lan. I haven't been to a Vietnamese restaurant this good since I lived in Calgary. They have tripe, tendon, nice..."

Chris Maguire

"Great beef ball pho. My favourite place in Nanaimo to get..."

Delfina Villacorta-Mejia

"I eat at this establishment at least once a week. And I take their frozen soup for my work lunches. By far my most favourite place to eat!! Not to..."

Tenille Bueckert

"Love this restaurant. Plan ahead so you don't have to wait, but if you do have to wait it's worth it. Great..."

Michelle Schneider

"Literally best pho on all of Vancouver Island. If they delivered I'd eat it every..."

Riley Kat

"Awesome food, my wife and I love eating here, it’s definitely one of our favourite places to go out to eat. Everyone is really nice and friendly...."

Daniel A. Potvin

"I love this place! Always fresh and great food! Very friendly staff and affordable prices. Pick up some for date night or any night! I order at least..."

Erin Brigden

"Went in just before closing without realizing it, I offered to leave but the server was super nice and said it was no problem. Food came unbelievably..."

Keelan Biegler

"Our ferry delayed for two hours so when we finally arrived in Nanaimo, we decided to go for lunch at Huong Lan. The restaurant was packed at 12:30pm..."

candy L

"Hands down the best pho I had on the island! Great service, environment and flavor! Coffee is also very good! Will come back next time for sure..."

bing Zhao

"My coconut bubble tea was very yummy as well as my noodles 😋 Our waitress was friendly. I will definitely go back..."

Chieko A

"Bue bum hue waa delicious! Says spicy but just right. The viet coffee was good too just dont burn your finger like I did by touching it..."

Samjo

"Can't say enough good about this place. Price, quality, tasty..... amazing. On the plus it keeps. Wanted 23 large so bad, but was going to be busy..."

Brett S

"This is an amazing Vietnamese restaurant in Nanaimo. We had strawberry bubble tea, fried spring rolls and pho tai. The food was absolutely delicious!..."

Marcy

"All of the dishes we ordered were outstanding! The service was quick, and the food was fresh, beautifully presented, and..."

Nicholas Boers

Saigon Kitchen

87/100 (1557 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was a rainy day but the experience from this restaurant makes the day better. My girlfriend and I went to try Saigon Kitchen and unfortunately the..."

yves eleazar

"Best authentic Pho in town.PERIOD. yummy food,reasonable price, excellent customer service, nice atmosphere.(Opinion from a person who would choose..."

J DOAN

"I highly recommend this place to everyone if you would like to look for a good Vietnamese cuisine in town. Staffs are very friendly. Restaurant which..."

Hana Van

"Best beef rolls I've had and I used to live in Saigon. Wonton soup had a subtle sweet note to it I really..."

Chris Tweten

"Great food and service. Also, the pho here tasted..."

D Y

"The service was fantastic. We are a family that mainly orders vegetarian food. We had the veg spring rolls, curry, crepe and chowmein. We also had..."

Shayain Gustavsp

"Best authentic pho I have had.... ever! Had pho dozens of time in Vancouver and surrounding areas but nothing compared to this. The broth was to..."

Dan Jankowski

"Best pho on the island with traditional broth made from scratch! Great curry too, and their staff/ ownership is super friendly and personable. Great..."

Taryn Pickard

Milton Street Public House

87/100 (1104 ratings)

"This small town English style pub in set in an historic Nanaimo house. It offers prompt and friendly service in a semi private “living room”,..."

T Rey

"Can’t say enough about this restaurant. The staff is fast, friendly, accommodating and the food is amazing. Their on tap Italian Pinot can’t be..."

Sherri K

"Gem of a place. Great food and friendly staff in a cozy atmosphere. Especially love the chicken club wrap (smoky, creamy and delicious) and their..."

Maria Mihok

"A gothy vibe vintage house that has been converted into a restaurant. Excellent service and delicious appies. We shared the calamari, red pepper..."

Brittney Yoo

"The server recommended I sit at the bar as I was alone. I’m glad she did, as the locals were friendly, engaging and knowledgeable about Marbled..."

Dave Baird

"This staffing shortage is really hurting our hospitality industry. I really would have liked to give Milton Street five stars, because I liked the..."

Geoff Schmidt

"Never knew this place existed until I saw it online. Decided to check it out and it was amazing,very nice. Excellent food and presentation,great..."

Junior Rodent

"Delicious! Word of warning to tartar traditionalists - the tartar is not traditional. It was a mildly flavoured lemon sauce of some sort; I liked it,..."

Tiffany McLaughlin

Dami Sushi

87/100 (1638 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Crow & Gate Pub

87/100 (3763 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

David Paterson

Bistro Taiyo

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Svea Poulsen (Sveava)

The Nest Bistro

86/100 (1081 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

Kelly's Kitchen

86/100 (1522 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"UP - Lots of menu options, friendly staff and decent prices.DOWN - Small floor space so tight seating.OUT - A pretty bumpin place..."

Mahoyvan

"Great fry up breakfast. Excellent breaky for those mornings craving a good ol fry up breakfast. Staff is incredibly friendly with great..."

Nazz

"Heard the eggs Benedict was good here. They aren't anything special. It was mostly..."

Yum Yum In My Tum

"Good Breakfast. We enjoyed the breakfast the owner checked if we enjoyed the..."

JR

"L love their food, we eat there every Saturday morning and usually get the same thing because its so good! I get a clubhouse sandwich on gluten free..."

Alicia

"Fabulous breakfast!. Finally somewhere to go for breakfast in Nanaimo!! Fabulous food and amazing service and prices. My special order is a..."

Stephanie

"Friendly and warm atmosphere; great food.. We followed the owners and staff of the Husky House Restaurant to their new digs, called Kelly's Kitchen..."

Judith

"Good, basic diner breakfast. Arrived as the place opened and watched it fill within 10 minutes! Good portions. Good coffee. Dated but clean decor...."

Samantha Chande

"Have been going here for sometime when I know I'm going to get a really good meal. Today was no different. I ordered the Duke Point which goes for..."

Br Br

"I have been coming here since they were husky house downtown for a total 17 years… Nothing has changed still the best burger you’ll ever have in..."

Mac Ramsay

"Was really excited to try this place due to the positive reviews. We had to wait to get in, and it took a long time to get our food, but when it..."

Moshe Appel

"My club had turkey scraps which had some bones. And the soda was from a can. Not my favorite. My husband did enjoy his..."

Connie Stip

"Food was good. It wasn't overly-fancy but you got a lot for the price which is certainly something I appreciate. The hash browns weren't the best,..."

Eggo less

"Excellent eggs bennie really good food service is a little bit slow but it is worth the..."

Terry Astro

"Had a great breakfast. Went with friends to hang out and bs. Great service and food. Definitely going..."

Duane Stone

Kim's Korean Bbq House

86/100 (1171 ratings)

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Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe

85/100 (2962 ratings)

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"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..."

Agnes

Penny's Palapa

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best nachos ever! My son and I took my wife there for her birthday. We ordered the nachos with the achiote pork. The 3 of us couldn't finish it...."

Kevin C

"The food was very good, although I couldn't try the tortilla soup because it arrived a little late. the service was..."

AGUILA AMERICA

"Fantastic service & such beautiful scenery. This lovely spot by the water is definitely worth checking out + the staff were super friendly about us..."

Lg Hammer

"Unique & wonderful experience on a floating restaurant in the harbour. Excellent quality food, and friendly prompt service here. Chicken..."

Drew Carlisle

"A great meal. Beautiful being on the water. Usual fare. A little pricy, but your paying for the vibe. Great crew. Food is delicious. Not sure if they..."

jim bo

"Great place to stop for lunch after walking the seawall. Delicious and large sized nachos, beers and a dog-friendly patio! Plus they have vegan..."

Sarah Fletcher

"Me and my boyfriend love to eat here, they always have the most amazing and friendly servers, who are always happy to tend to all of your needs or..."

Kenzie

"Beautiful place with really nice food and amazing staff.I had the chipotle chicken wrap and it was really filling. The staff were..."

Ar Kh

Coco Cafe

Free off-street parking

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"I have not eaten breakfast here and I have eaten lunch quite a few times. I have gone with a soup and sandwich combo each time and have been totally..."

David Arthur Campbell Lawford

"This is my favourite coffee shop / breakfast/lunch place in the world. Great food, great staff, and very pleasant..."

Peter Booth

"You haven’t eaten here yet? We’ll then, your next meal out must be at the CoCo Cafe, if it’s not the wonderful and energetic staff that you..."

Lee MacDonald

"One of the best breakfast spots I have ever been! Everything is so delicious and fresh and made with love. Coco’s a true Vancouver Island gem..."

Shalyn Przada

"❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Loved it! All the food looks amazing! Love the fact you offer KETO options as well as GF options. I will definitely be..."

Sarah Blott

"Just had the most delicious takeaway lunch :Chicken/ Brie and Apple Panini with Thai chicken curry soup brought to my office.Thank you Amazing..."

Chantal Clarke

"Awesome, delicious food!! We will be back, no doubt about it! 5..."

Skye LC

"Oh my! we stopped by the Coco today and had the thai chicken wrap with coconut curry soup Oh my! Absolutely delicious and worth the drive. Please..."

Anthony Parkin

"Fabulous food and service whenever I stop in. If you aren't really hungry, consider sharing a sandwich or wrap as they are extremely filling. Coco..."

Lynn Halkett

"Delicious food, great service. A great place to..."

Jamie Black

"Had scones with coffee. Both excellent. Saw the breakfast bowls being delivered to other tables. They looked so good Nice to see a community cafe..."

Tim Goos

"Great staff, welcoming environment, delicious food (turkey stuffing sandwich..mmmmmm) and the best London Fog drink I have ever had. It's clear the..."

Sarah MacGregor

"Awesome place! I highly recommend this great place in our..."

Maria Gonzales

"Exactly as I expected... great food, service and..."

Brian Meek

"Stopped for lunch and had a delicious sandwich and salad. Served with a smile and enjoyed the café very much. Will definitely return for..."

Sam H. Hunter

"Best breakfast I've had in a long time!! We had Eggs Benny and breakfast on a plate. Eggs were perfect!! Friendly staff and excellent coffee as well...."

Kim

"Brought my husband here for a Father's Day Brunch. Staff was VERY helpful & pleasant, the menu enticing. LARGE cups of excellent coffee with free..."

Lori Pollock

"Will Return Regularly!. From the outside it doesn’t exactly look at inviting and could have been missed from the road. However, upon entry the warm..."

Theobrama Caca

"Just plain good!. Drinks made to order, even almond milk macha lattes! Great muffins, scones and cinnamon rolls, tasty soups, salads and..."

Brenda

"COCO Cafe ... Such a friendly and fun place ... and good food too! Love..."

Slegg

"Lattes & cinnamon buns are amazing, best I've ever had :) great community business and friendly..."

Jenn

"CoCo's Cafe. CoCo's is great. I have been going since they opened and I have nothing but good thoughts about place. The staff are friendly, gracious..."

Forbesm

"I like Coco Café. The drinks and food are fantastic, the staff are friendly and helpful, and there's a sizeable parking lot right next to the..."

Michael G. Khmelnitsky

"Edit: The issue has been discussed and fixed. I went today at 8 am too. Orders were all perfect, customer service was excellent, and the food was..."

Jansait Qughondouqa

"Touring BC. Found this gem looking for a place for lunch. I had the chicken sandwich. Huge! My only meal that day. Our last day begore we went home,..."

Diane Lourenco

"Read some good reviews and came to check it out for myself. They’ve set up and excellent order-in-front, pickup-out-back system, and the food came..."

Ross Greenwood

"Oh man.....this place along with the staff was amazing. We got in early and couldn't check into our hotel yet and we were hungry so we took a drive..."

Bryce Lether

"Amazing food and super friendly..."

Melissa Shepherd

"Love going to Coco's for breakfast! I got the BLT benny this time but I am also addicted to their bruschetta breakfast. Its a kid friendly place with..."

Krista Fetchko

Alexandra's Bistro

85/100 (1201 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

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Power House Living Foods Co.

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"excellent service! friendly atmosphere! fresh, healthy and organic choices all dairy and gluten free!! the falafel wrap is delicious! hits the..."

Samantha Vincent

"I Love Power House!All their creations are Raw, vegan, gluten free and dairy free!Everyone(including non vegans!!) can enjoy the food..."

Maria Morris

"So healthy and delicious! My daughter gets excited when I bring her here for an energy ball or smoothie as a reward for a job well done. We love..."

Jamie Moore

"Went in today for lunch, De.... Went in today for lunch,Decent atmosphere although the menus are seperated and a little confusing.Okay..."

Nadia8santos

"A lunch break guilty pleasure. Power House smoothies and the lemon energy balls are my guilty pleasure (the guilt comes from the price). They are..."

Melv

"Lasagne with Cesar salad excellent. Mushroom burger..."

Elocin

"Great Food! Reasonable Price!. Excellent juices, really delicious food, and decent sized portions. (I recommend the Pesto Pizza!)Raw is always..."

Cassanda

"So when I first saw that there was a raw vegan restaurant in Nanaimo, I was stoked! I absolutely live the go green smoothie, bliss mylkshake (all..."

Anonymous

"Definitely my favourite place for a healthy and delicious snack! Always leave power house full of..."

Islandguy

"Amazing food!!! I had the Falafel wrap and all I can say is Wow!!!The food is soo fresh and delicious. It is the best wrap I have ever had. Staff are..."

Amee

"Not only a great place to eat but also a great way to improve your..."

Hungryguy

"Mmmm. Anything you order at this Power House is guaranteed to be delicious! Not only is it delicious, but it is also super healthy. Who knew eating..."

Kelsey Mjaaland

"AMAZING. I discovered this place after a day of diving in Nanaimo. I ordered the Pesto Pizza and all I can say is that it was absolutely amazing. The..."

Beatrix Knoll

"Had the sweet onion wrap. FANTASTIC. Amazing to find raw wraps... The wrap is fresh and tasty, not under or over done. Soft and pliable. Fresh..."

Michelle Marina

"Power House is all about eating clean and living a vibrant healthy lifestyle, starting with the kitchen. After all, you are what you eat. And the key..."

NOMSS

The Vault Cafe

83/100 (1535 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A bohemian style cafe, amazing food (my first time having a fully loaded breakfast burrito that comes with crispy cheese on the outside, it was..."

Kathy Pan

"We and our friends went to visit Victoria island and ended up taking a coffee there and it was for sure one of our great experiences at the island...."

Rogelio Rodarte

"Cute exterior and so many delicious treats! Popped in for a cinnamon bun, latte and the cheddar arugula scone. Everything was delicious, especially..."

K W

"5 stars for the kitchy ambiance and hipster vibe. Seems like a cool place to go and sip coffee while listening to independent music or slam..."

Moshe Appel

"Probably the best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had, thank you for the experience. Coffee was equally delicious was smooth snd creamy, with no..."

Chris D

"Sweet cafe. Love the vibe. All the expected quality cafe drinks and baked goods. Looks like some good food options. Vintage clothing to check out as..."

Christopher Roy

"Coolest establishment I've been to on the island yet (and I live here)! Amazing food, friendly service, beautiful live music, gorgeous historic..."

Single Pine Ranch

Kasira Fine Thai Cuisine

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing service. The staff here are Awesome with my daughter's. Ordered our food. Doesn't take long. I have been wishing for red and green..."

Julia Bruce

"Great authentic Thai Food. I highly recommend this place if you love Thai spices. Try their signature dish "Spicy Duck", it's top notch with a world..."

Jonathan Yee

"This wonderful thai place was across from the hotel we were staying at. Where to start, we had a young , energetic server with a great contains..."

Kel Shaw

"Great to find close-to authentic Thai food in nanaimo. Delicious, I chose Red Curry with Thai spice. Hot & delicious. Potstickers not heated up..."

Donna lee Criss

"really nice people and really yummy. can make most dishes vegan. only complaint is i wish the curry came with more..."

Jenni Lisacek

"If you like Thai food, you have found the right place! The food here is amazing every time that we've been here. Best Thai in..."

Cory Waldron

Bocca

"Lovely atmosphere, delicious coffee, incredible treats!! Definitely going back to try every single Nanaimo Bar they have there as they all sounded..."

Brandie A.H

"An excellent variety of Nanaimo Bars to choose from. A funky little place with indoor and outdoor seating. Try a Nanaimo Latte if you want something..."

Jennifer Lynn

"Nanaimo hot chocolate was a nice variety, different taste then I accepted. They have a nice Nanaimo bar variety. Friendly staff. Oddly other cafes..."

Karen D'Souza

"Fabulous goodies, really good coffee and fabulous service. My husband Paul mentioned an item on his order was missing and the owner personally..."

cate joy

"We went two times because the mansion bars were so good. The flavored ones were amazing. Especially the salted caramel and blackberry lavender. I’m..."

Andrew Fife

"Excellent coffee and delicious Nanaimo Bars - as an out-of-towner I wasn't familiar with all of the variant recipes! The cozy and chill vibe of the..."

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