Best Crab Cake in Nanaimo

6 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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Crow & Gate Pub
Crow & Gate Pub
87/100 (3763 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Canadian
Pub
British
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Quiche
Cakes
Salad
Fish & chips
Clam Chowder
Fish
Crab
Oyster
Salmon
Burger
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Beef
Roast Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Canadian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"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
Troller's Fish & Chips
Troller's Fish & Chips
87/100 (1130 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
Seafood
Canadian
Canadian
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Clams
Oyster
Salmon
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cod
Halibut
Burger
French Fries
Fish & chips
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Clam Chowder
Crab
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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..."
Joel Girard
The Nest Bistro
The Nest Bistro
86/100 (1081 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Canadian
Fusion
Italian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Poutine
Salad
Roast Beef
Mac and cheese
Cheesecakes
Crab
Duck
Calamari
Cakes
Risotto
Lamb
Calamares
Sandwiches
Pesto
Salmon
Burger
Fish
Crab Cake
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Beef
Prawns
Pasta
Sit down
Canadian
Italian
Fusion
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Reservations
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant
Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant
81/100 (3413 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Brew Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Contemporary
Brew Pub
Canadian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Beef
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Cheesecakes
Cod
Steak Sandwich
Halibut
Pasta
Sandwiches
Ribs
Salad
Burger
Curry
Wings
Hamburgers
Lamb
Prawns
Calamari
Pesto
Calamares
Salmon
Fish
Nachos
Omelette
Crab Cake
Fish & chips
Chowder
Noodle
Sit down
Contemporary
Brew Pub
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Family style
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Wine and Beer
Accepts American Express
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"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
Firehouse Grill
Firehouse Grill
79/100 (2423 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
Sushi
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Japanese
Asian
Canadian
Asian
Canadian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Ribs
Curry
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Fish
Cheesecakes
Sashimi
Ice Cream
Crab
Sandwiches
Jambalaya
Tuna
Burger
Tempura
Salmon
Fish & chips
Tataki
California Roll
Crab Cake
Chowder
Cheesecake
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Halibut
Beef
Sit down
Asian
Seafood
Canadian
Sushi
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
Brian
Dinghy Dock Pub & Floating Restaurant
Dinghy Dock Pub & Floating Restaurant
78/100 (1736 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Seafood
Canadian
Bar
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Pub
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Halibut
Ribs
French Fries
Salad
Prawns
Clam Chowder
Crab
Nachos
Calamari
Burger
Mussels
Cakes
Calamares
Salmon
Fish
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Fish & chips
Chowder
Beef
Fish & Chips
Cod
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range