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Eve Olive
92/100 (1004 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
International
International
Healthy
Healthy
Canadian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Canadian
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Curry
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Calamari
Tapas
Sit down
Healthy
Wine Bar
International
Canadian
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Smokin' George's Bbq
88/100 (2314 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
American
Canadian
Barbecue
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos
Ribs
French Fries
Poutine
Sandwiches
Chicken Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Beef
Pasta
Pork
Salad
Wings
Chili
Mac and cheese
Tapas
Sit down
Canadian
American
Barbecue
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
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
Penny's Palapa
85/100 (842 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Mexican
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Tacos
Halibut
Burrito
Tortillas
Shrimp
Nachos
Ceviche
Fish
Pork
Salad
Oyster
Tapas
Fish Taco
Sit down
Seafood
Mexican
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant
83/100 (1061 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Mexican
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely little spot. Has a nice patio area which was dog friendly. I got a couple of tacos and jalapeno poppers. All were fresh and delicious!..."
Svea Poulsen (Sveava)
"This was my go to place when I was a student at VIU. The staff and the mexican chef are very polite. They have a wide array of Authentic Mexican..."
Anish Ahuja
"The food is nice, the drinks are great, the patio is chill; buuuut, the service isn’t very friendly, and the food is slow. Some items on the menu..."
Michael
"Love the food there! Got free chips and salsa as a starter, tacos are gluten-free and you can get a side of rice & beans (it's a lot). They also have..."
Sabrina Fechter
"The food here is amazing! Our family absolutely loved the street tacos and other dishes here. By far, the best mexican dishes we've had. Priced..."
May Chiu
"We ordered lunch for our biweekly staff lunch - food for 15 people. Everything was absolutely perfect. We had the food delivered and everything..."
Kaylie Broome
"The food from Baby Salsa transported me back to Mexico! The chips and salsa were divine. The pork quesadilla was delicious and the fish tacos were..."
Cynthia Su
"Very pleased to be able to leave a review for Dianne, Rhonda and staff. Fabulous food, excellent service for a large staff order. We will definitely..."
Nanaimo Honda
Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant
83/100 (1207 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Nachos
Pork
Sit down
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Quick service even when sitting outside in the patio. It was a quiet late friday lunch. Portions were generous and had a good dining..."
J-doug131
"Awesome!! Food was fantastic. Tasty and generous portions. Service was top notch. We will definitely be back whenever we come through Nanaimo...."
Ingrid Vaughan
"Always enjoyable. Food has been consistently fresh and tasty. Never a complaint from my young kids. Been here with family about a dozen..."
Nazz
"This is by far the best Mexican cuisine in town. Whether you are just getting some street tacos or sitting down for a big dinner, you wont be..."
Jordan Philip
"UP - Lots of bang for your buck! I got myself a snapper taco (halibut was out) and it was excellent. Perhaps just as good as Tacofino. Rice and beans..."
Mahoyvan
"Gourmet Mexican food with fresh ingredients, an amazing eating experience. The dishing are created using freshest ingredients. The chef makes every..."
Edward Peck
"Best Mexican in Town. I'm not sure why "Gina's" gets the hype, because I think Baby Salsa's is MUCH better! Maybe Gina's has the better..."
Cassanda
"Authentic Mexico. By far the best Mexican restaurant I've visited in Nanaimo. Friendly wait staff, most from Mexico who will teach you a few words of..."
JoAnne Freelund
"Good food, had some nachos and tacos. Nachos were fresh with. Lits of fresh tasty topping. Salsa was great.service was ok, just needs a little..."
Bman
"I went to Baby Salsa for the first time tonight. I had the Santa Fe Chicken Burrito and it was great. My boyfriend has been there twice now and has..."
Moonlightknitter
"Mexican Review. I AM a real Mexican girl, so I feel well qualified to determine the authenticity of the food. it ́s just a little funny to read some..."
Mexican Girl
"Great service, delicious food.. The haters on here don't know what good Mexican food..."
Bill Goy
"Owner response to Louisa. Hi Louisa - just to clarify, I have told my story dozens of times, which is that I travelled to Mexico from Saskatchewan..."
D
"Really Enjoyed it. Tried Baby Salsa after a few recommendations. Really enjoyed the meal! I had Flautas de Pollo, which was a generous serving. The..."
Allie
"What a great gem! Drove by many times stopped in for lunch and had a great shrimp quesadillas..."
Stacy
"Thoroughly enjoyed the chicken quesadillas. The food tasted really fresh, nothing store bought. The chips and salsa to start was great as well...."
Aaron
"I loved it. I have beer here twice and was impressed both times. This is by far a restaurant worth returning to. La Cubana sandwich is to die for...."
Foodlover
"Authentic!. Went with a friend from Mexico and she can vouch for the authenticity of this place. Salsa and warm chips on the table as soon as you sit..."
Likespice
"Ok food but is it worth it?. I visit Baby Salsa after many people told me how amazing it was. The restaurant has good ambience, it looks clean and..."
Muschio
"Great Food and Great Service. The food was great.I loved the fish in the soft taco and the stuffed jalepeno peppers. The waitress was very friendly..."
Michael Deraiche
"Amazing food! Service was wonderful too. The whole family enjoyed their meals. Try the Jalapeño appetizer, it..."
Murray Garland
"Finally... a Good Restaurant in Harewood!. We went for dinner last night and were pleasantly surprised!Buzzing atmosphere, friendly waitstaff,..."
Melcadden
"Street Tacos are the real stars here. Try them ALL! The Pastor and Pork carnitas are Amy’s favourites, both with great seasoning and tender..."
Cakes And Amy
"Lovely and warm welcoming staff! The atmosphere of this place is cozy, vibrant and very inviting. Food was yum !I got the burrito speciality and the..."
Austin Jeng
"We had friends visit from out of town and they requested Mexican for dinner. We gave Gina's a go and it was FANTASTIC! So good actually that we went..."
Weslie Gould
"Really good Mexican food. This was one of the best lunch restaurants visited on a 6 day Vancouver Island vacation. Great staff service..."
Dean Schilling
"A great get away to get some brilliant Mexican food. Tried their jalapeno cheese filled meal option and it was lip smacking. Drove 1.5 hours from..."
Aswathy Suresh
"Loved this place, is not like 100 authentic but really good still, love their salsas and just everything will go again for sure! I could not even..."
Rita Rodriguez
Browns Socialhouse
82/100 (2094 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Wine Bar
Fusion
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Fusion
Wine Bar
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Pesto
Fish
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Tapas
Burger
Fish Taco
Tacos
Beef
Halibut
Pad Thai
Pasta
Nachos
Salad
Toasts
Wings
Calamari
Calamares
Sit down
Canadian
Wine Bar
Fusion
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"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
Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant
81/100 (3413 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Brew Pub
Canadian
Contemporary
Brew Pub
Bar
Vegan Options
Canadian
Pub
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Steak Sandwich
Tacos
Cod
Halibut
Pasta
Lamb
Ribs
Salad
Sandwiches
Burger
Pesto
Curry
Wings
Hamburgers
Fish
Prawns
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Fish & chips
Nachos
Omelette
Crab Cake
Chowder
Noodle
Cheesecake
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Beef
Tapas
Cheesecakes
Fish Taco
Sit down
Brew Pub
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
Private Dining
Gift Cards Available
Accepts American Express
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Television
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
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
Gina's Mexican Cafe
72/100 (3042 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Halibut
Prawns
Shrimp
Burrito
Beef
Tortillas
Fajitas
Nachos
Ceviche
Salad
Fish
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Digital Payments
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"It has been 10 years since last visit. Maybe it's a little bit too late to make a review for this place. It is the best Mexican or Canadian Mexican..."
Lam Ko
"Been coming here for 28 years - consistently great food and good service - there is a reason they have been around for over 30 years. Probably..."
Dylan Corfield
"UP - Lots of really good food with decent prices in a nice little house.DOWN - Indoor seating can get warm on hot days but maybe that adds..."
Mahoyvan
"Hidden gem! This place is great, they have delicious fresh salsa, great drinks, nice atmosphere. It's simple and plain, not dressy at all but the..."
EllieTheBrit
"Island Mexican. Had been here before. It is a good road stop for a filling plate of Mexican..I had Enchiladas and it was a sizable portion. House..."
Pepperman
"Classic. Gina's is a classic nanaimo establishment. Id say its more (canadian) Tex-Mex than authentic Mex. Its not cheap, but you get huge portions..."
JeromeBeEatin
"I had a great meal here at a reasonable price. Funky decor. Good menu. Friendly..."
Don Jensen
"Good Ol' Ginas. This is the go to place for unfussy tex-mex food especially if you want good portions and very colourful environment. Tacky/ festive,..."
Goo
"Gina's Genius Food. I am a huge fan of mexican food and needless to say, this place takes the gold! There was wonderful service and a wide variety of..."
EtherealJess
"Fun Place. Great spot, lots of fun. A bit overpriced and certainly not authentic but OK. Service is good, setting is great. We go at least once a..."
ChefMom
"Funky local spot I was recommended. 5 mins from ferry. Great food well priced good portions. Fresh ingredients. Friendly staff. I will go..."
Michael Robinson
"Large portions, consistent, and friendly..."
Kimberly Robinson
"It's pretty good. I've been here a number of times over the years, more recently this summer my girlfriend and I decided to trip up island for the..."
Tdc
"What a pleasant surprise! So good! Reasonably priced too. Yummy salsa and corn. Cheese quesadilla is delish! Ditto the chicken soft tacos, chicken..."
Karen McCullough
"Can't get enough.... This place is so good it's unbelievable. Outstanding. Absolutely my favorite place to eat in Nanaimo. Great atmosphere and such..."
J
"Cute place. I loved the food I ate here, and the decor was awesome as..."
Katherine Paige
"Fiesta!. My favourite Mexican restaurant. Completely worth the drive for me, and a fun time is always had. Best enjoyed with friends, otherwise,..."
Seatosky
"Good Food!. I ate here for lunch despite the bad reviews. I ordered the fish tacos, and I was blown away! I've never eaten Mexican food like this..."
MisterDespair
"Daaaaaaamn Gina!. GIna's has always been a Nanaimo staple and all these years later continues to provide solid Mexican food in a fun atmosphere. On..."
Glorified Glutton
"Good Times with Family and Friends. I Bring my family and friends to Gina's whenever I am visiting Nanaimo.Love..."
Leslie Callow Erdman
"I had passed by this restaurant last year while walking around the downtown area. . .but did not stop in till last night. All I can say is that it is..."
Following Flavour
"Cute place, nice view. My wife and I love Mexican food, so while we travel, we are always on the lookout for a new place. Gina's got decent reviews,..."
Doug Hilton
"Fun fare. Eaten there several times. the food is good (for a campy mexican place). service is hit and miss (but mostly miss). Shrimp flutas are the..."
Knferris
"Fun & Funky. If it's a fancy fine dining experience you're looking then Gina's is probably NOT for you. (What mexican restaurant is?) BUT if you're..."
Hungryguy
"Great atmosphere with amazing quesadillas! It's the place to go for mexican food in Nanaimo for..."
Sigrid Grosseth
"Well.... We went to Gina's on a recommendation from a co-worker on a trip to Nanaimo. It is a super cute little place, which would be obvious to..."
Ghostlove
"Great food, large portions, and very reasonably priced. Service was excellent. Loved the shrimp..."
Kimberly
"Gina's is a fun place to go with good food and lots of it. However, I wouldn't really call it Mexican, more like Tex-Mex. They have typical tacos,..."
FOOD-imo
"Great place!. I always get the Don Juan (basically an omlette quesidilla; eggs, cheese, and veggies inside a tortilla shell) - total comfort food :)..."
Gabrielle Bishop
"Love the food and the atmosphere. Tons of charm, friendly staff. I just wish I lived in Nanaimo so I could go..."
Joanne
"My husband and I love to eat here. Our favorite dish is the fish tacos. The staff is always fiendly and service is..."
Dani
"Lovely and warm welcoming staff! The atmosphere of this place is cozy, vibrant and very inviting. Food was yum !I got the burrito speciality and the..."
Austin Jeng
"We had friends visit from out of town and they requested Mexican for dinner. We gave Gina's a go and it was FANTASTIC! So good actually that we went..."
Weslie Gould
"Really good Mexican food. This was one of the best lunch restaurants visited on a 6 day Vancouver Island vacation. Great staff service..."
Dean Schilling
"A great get away to get some brilliant Mexican food. Tried their jalapeno cheese filled meal option and it was lip smacking. Drove 1.5 hours from..."
Aswathy Suresh
"Loved this place, is not like 100 authentic but really good still, love their salsas and just everything will go again for sure! I could not even..."
Rita Rodriguez