12 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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"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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,..."
"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..."
"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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