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Best Restaurants in Nanaimo

334 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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Smokin' George's Bbq
88/100 (2314 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
Canadian
Barbecue
American
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
French Fries
Poutine
Sandwiches
Chicken Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Beef
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Chili
Mac and cheese
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Canadian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Visa
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
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)
Restaurants
Seafood
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Canadian
Steakhouse
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Carbonara
Pork Tenderloin
Scallops
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Tuna
Burger
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Salmon
Beef
Chowder
Cheesecake
Crème Brulée
Cod
Halibut
Curry
Pasta
Prawns
Salad
Mac and cheese
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Carbone
88/100 (771 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
88/100 (1548 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Asian
Asian
Vietnamese
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Curry
Prawns
Pho
Pork
Grilled pork
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Vietnamese
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Ironworks
87/100 (374 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Canadian
Café
Canadian
Kaldi Cafe
87/100 (26 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Café
"Awesome service! Delish coffee at a reasonable price and a very comfy spot to sip back your morning brew. And love the coffee card idea! They keep it..."
Kristina Anonamiss
"-edit- This seems to be a review for Shoppers drug Mart, guess it was a mix up on my part. Super friendly and helpful people, and a cool pager setup..."
Shawn Markey
"A very relaxing atmosphere and great way to start the dsy. Thanks for the help with the tea..."
Jen H
"Stopped by for a cup of coffee and a sandwich. Warm friendly service, local coffee, and great..."
Jon Russell
"Very good coffee inside the mall - now has light..."
Daniel Haslam
"Great coffee, cozy vibe, and a great music..."
Andre
"Nice place to sit with friends and have a coffee and..."
Bill Irwin
"Great place nicest people and..."
Joe Josefsson
"Nice..."
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Saigon Kitchen
87/100 (1557 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vietnamese
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Curry
Prawns
Hot Pot
Pho
Noodle
Beef
Sit down
Vietnamese
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Ai Sushi Go
87/100 (106 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Milton Street Public House
87/100 (1104 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Cannelloni
Burger
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Fish
Sashimi
Café
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Felice Cafe
87/100 (366 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Korean
Canadian
Korean
Asian
Asian
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Beef
Café
Asian
Korean
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Tried Felice for the first time yesterday. The restaurant is clean and very welcoming. The staff were very friendly. The food was amazing, so good!..."
Geoff H
"Great food, I enjoy the beef bulgogi lunch box. The strawberry cheesecake is perfect dessert to end my meal. If you're near Departure Bay Beach, stop..."
Hotelierk14
"Awesome first experience at Felice this weekend! Such a beautiful, bright cafe right next to Departure Bay Beach. Great selection of menu items, I..."
Shannon A
"Incredibly delicious! Absolutely fantastic service and friendly staff! The bulgogi beef on rice, the chicken, the macaroons, and the bubble tea ---..."
Karlee Wilson
"Supporting local business tour This is a great place for food and dessert at any time ! ( sorry that I finished the lunch box and drink before I..."
TOM CHEN
"This is a hidden gem of Nanaimo. Not your average Cafe. The 5 stars is for the panini alone. The food is hand made, loaded with flavor, and well..."
Eliot Korney
"Tried this place because it's one of the few bobba tea spots, and it is really good! Also tried their homemade panini and really enjoyed it, all of..."
vanlerberghe yann
"Amazing food ALWAYS and such kind owner's!!! Never had a bad experience there . They are our favorite eat out spot..."
Jodi ThisLifeThisGoAtIt
Crow & Gate Pub
87/100 (3763 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
British
Canadian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Roast Beef
Quiche
Fish & chips
Cakes
Salad
Clam Chowder
Fish
Crab
Oyster
Salmon
Burger
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Sit down
Canadian
Bar
Pub
British
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
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
Bistro Taiyo
87/100 (506 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Salad
Salmon
Tempura
Bento (Lunch Box)
Ramen
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"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)
Troller's Fish & Chips
87/100 (1130 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Seafood
Fast Food
Fast food
Canadian
Seafood
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Clam Chowder
Crab
Clams
Oyster
Salmon
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cod
Halibut
French Fries
Burger
Fish & chips
Fish
Shrimp
Sit down
Fast food
Seafood
Canadian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
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
Wheatsheaf Inn
87/100 (1697 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Canadian
Gastropub
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Wings
Burger
Shrimp
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I like it here. Some interesting decor on the walls. Nothing pretentious. Enjoyed pub grub and cool drinks. Pizza great. Fish and chips..."
J M
"2 chefs and our aunt had an amazing lunch here. Homemade pizza, perogies, steak sandwich. All meals were very generous portions and delicious....."
Faith V
"Nice area to tour around. Stopped in for a great steak sandwich. Mine and other foods going by were nice portion. Tourists and local were in the..."
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"Our waitress had only started, but she was awesome. The food was quick and fresh. It was very enjoyable and I will plan to go back soon with more..."
Jason Stephens
"Got the recommendation from locals. Didnt disappoint. Friendly service. Loved the atmosphere. Unfortunately the Kitchen was closed, I assume cause on..."
Diana von Kalnassy
"Ordered a large pepperoni and mushroom pizza. It came well done...best pizza, the best flavot, the sauce was incredible. I'd say the best pizza we've..."
Barry Bourgeois
"Busy happening local pub, friendly staff, comfortable vibe. Having a modern digital jukebox was a fun..."
John D Walls
"Great Neighborhood Pub. Love the History and ambience. Staff is topnotch! Food is yummy. Great pizza! Nothing not too like..."
Patti Everitt
"This place is a gem! Penny made us amazing Ceasars and was a pleasure chatting with. We will be..."
Charlie Benninger
"BBQ hot Wings, side of Frank's Red Hot..."
Dave Bodaly
"Great food, pleasant service and comfy..."
Carolyn
"Great staff and service was awesome. I didn't eat their. However the menu looked..."
Douglas Hunter
"Lots of locals dine here- pub is always busy. Tuesday wing 1/2 price special was very good…nice sized wings and we loved the “blue moon”..."
K Bannon
"Good food, good service, cold beer. Enough..."
Darren B.
The Nest Bistro
86/100 (1081 ratings)
Restaurants
Fusion
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Fusion
Italian
Italian
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Cheesecakes
Crab
Duck
Calamari
Cakes
Risotto
Lamb
Calamares
Sandwiches
Pesto
Salmon
Burger
Fish
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Cheesecake
Beef
Prawns
Pasta
Poutine
Salad
Roast Beef
Mac and cheese
Sit down
Canadian
Fusion
Italian
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Table Service
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Kelly's Kitchen
86/100 (1522 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Diner
Canadian
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Pancakes
Toasts
Omelette
Sit down
Diner
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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)
Restaurants
Korean
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Asian
Korean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Dumplings
Hot Pot
Sit down
Asian
Korean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Cactus Club Cafe Nanaimo
86/100 (1567 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
American
Bar
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Lettuce Wraps
Duck
Calamari
Tuna
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Burger
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Ribs
Shrimp
Prawns
Pasta
Fajitas
Salad
Jambalaya
Wings
Sit down
Canadian
Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
White Rabbit Coffee Co.
86/100 (521 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Canadian
Breakfast
Canadian
Café
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"A coffee shop located inside an old train station. Very welcoming space, with baked goods and seasonal features. We tried their cortado and..."
Kathy Pan
"We had an amazing breakfast here today! The avocado toast and the ricotta and jam toast were both incredible. Muffins were delicious. The coffee,..."
Kaelin Gregory
"Nice little coffee shop, clean and decent amount of seating inside and outside. They even have wild rabbits in the backyard that visit. Coffee was..."
Mehr Poulad
"Cute coffee shop located in an old train station, entrance is located out back but there's plenty of signage indicating this. Both the iced mocha and..."
M H
"One of my all-time favourite places in Nanaimo. Such a great place to hang out by yourself and get some work or reading done, or bring a pal to..."
Delfina Villacorta-Mejia
"I ordered a Flat White & Telus happened to be providing a free drink to anyone who wanted to redeem the offer for the day. The workers were very kind..."
Harrison Ens
"High quality coffee and delicious pastries! One of the best cafes on the Island hands..."
Mike Freedman
"The smoothest matcha I’ve had on the island so far — this cup was a work of art!! Reasonably priced too, especially if using the 15% VIU student..."
Shereen Lee
Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe
85/100 (2962 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Fusion
Fusion
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salmon
Cakes
Pork
Chowder
Sandwiches
Curry
Burger
Prawns
Beef
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Omelette
Green Curry
Pancakes
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Salad
Veggie Burger
Chili
Sit down
Fusion
Canadian
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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
Roman's European Cuisine, Restaurant & Lounge
85/100 (42 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Ukrainian
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
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
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Halibut
Burrito
Tortillas
Shrimp
Nachos
Ceviche
Fish
Pork
Salad
Oyster
Sit down
Seafood
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
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
Pizza Mia
85/100 (155 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Incredible place! Great gluten free and vegan options, I am celiac and called in beforehand and they take good precautions with the gluten free..."
Cara Tull
"Sensory overload to say the least. Whole experience was great, order online, get a text with a pickup time and another text when your pizza is ready...."
andrew hoodikoff
"Highly recommended. Definelty go with the extra large (18") as you can choose 4 different pizzas flavours in one pizza. Its a great way to try..."
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
Wa-ku Japanese Restaurant
85/100 (739 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Octopus
Tempura
Ramen
Tonkatsu
Donburi (Rice Bowl)
Pork
Udon
Miso ramen
Noodle
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Curry
Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)
Sit down
Asian
Soups
Japanese
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Ichiban, yo!!! Truly a #1 joint, in my opinion but sorry, no sushi. As a place for udon, ramen and donburi, I have yet to experience anything as..."
Han Friesen
"Delicious Food & Good Service. I had some delicious ramen here on a recent visit to Nanaimo. The waitress was very helpful in explaining difference..."
Nightpoet
"Waku is great. The food is great, presentation, service, everything was stellar. Big fan will be..."
JeromeBeEatin
"Outstanding service. Good food, well-priced, and at a good price point for everyday eats. Wished there was one in..."
Brettzke
"Awesome addition to the city!. Chicken karaage is fantastic! Will be back for..."
Islander27
"Authentic shoken-style eats. Lovely new addition to Nanaimo - this small restaurant offers authentic quick Japanese meals including ramen, udon, and..."
Egirlwonder
"Enjoyed this cozy restaurant on a cold, rainy day. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. Server was efficient and kind. The vegetarian ramen was very..."
Kristy Lust
"Wow, the first authentic asian place I encountered in my one week trip from nanaimo to port alberni to tofino. Run by Japanese people and you can..."
Kate Choi
"The best ramen place in Nanaimo! Hands down, the staff are friendly and the food is awesome! Highly..."
Douglas Cross
"Fantastic food, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere. My favorite place in..."
M P (Rekasa)
"Delicious and delightful local spot. It’s a one server show but the service is still spot on ! I had the agedashi tofu and the veggie ramen. It’s..."
Michelle Chan
"One of the best ramen I've ever had and the owners are super nice people. Definitely recommend this..."
Marion Le Borgne
"Wow! The place was packed and there was a wait but the waitress is speeding around the place like shes got fire under her feet! When we were seated..."
Spencer Irving
Nemo Sushi To Go
85/100 (1173 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Asian
Japanese
Fast food
Sushi
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Regular customer cheap. First of all the California rolls "are" the cheapest in Nanaimo and come in a decent size. The trays they sell are..."
Taesan101
"Great sushi very affordable!!. That pretty much sums it up! Recommend..."
Seatosky
"Good value, fresh, friendly..."
History Girl
"Best "to go" sushi I have had in town.. Friendly &..."
Foodie
"Yummy. Very flavourful, very fresh, good price and kindly..."
Maria
"Work trip dinner before taking the ferry back to Vancouver. I was craving for sushi, and I’ve good things about this place. Food was ok, it’s..."
Justin Tan
"Probably been there about 10-15 times now, and every time I have ordered from there it has been perfect. It even feels a bit like an old school sushi..."
Robert Simms
"The prices are very reasonable, the fish is fresh, the sushi is always satisfying, and the menu covers a wide variety of styles (including rare..."
Jac Milligan
"This has to be a hidden gem of Nanaimo for Sushi. Fresh ingredients, and oh so tasty sushi. Better than a number of high end sushi restaurants we ate..."
Grant C
"Very good 😃 friendly, tasty and..."
Christopher Clarke
"I love Nemo Sushi the people here are kind and grateful you've come they make the rice just like the Japanese do with a touch of apple cider vinegar..."
Sean Dooher
Queens Pub
85/100 (592 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Led Zeppelin tribute band and you know they ROCKED THE HOUSE ! Even playing until 2 am! Sound system was excellent as well. Great show for $20..."
Sean Dooher
"Very friendly staff. I enjoy the layout quite a bit and appreciate the wide diversity of music they host for an affordable amount. Big thumbs up..."
Joseph Kennedy-Carrier
"Best spot in Nanaimo. Saw Hawksley Workman crush a 3 hour set. Also got to see Dope Soda own a Sublime tribute then rip their OG material. What a..."
Justin Knott
"My father has been here a couple times and he took me to see Jack Semple last weekend. The venue is great, audio was spot on and performers were..."
Zachary White
"Had a great early evening dance fest with my friends. Band was incredible, staff..."
Carolyn
"How awesome is this place??? Drive from Comox (140kms.) to enjoy a incredible night of live music. Excellent service and prices. One of the coolest..."
Kelvin Reilly
"Great place. The rock band was belting out best songs. The staff make the place even more..."
Jacob Curties
"Lots of fun. Good bands and fun shows. The staff is always..."
Clover Burgess
Hot Chai Cafe
85/100 (144 ratings)
Restaurants
Sit down
"I really enjoy coming to the Hot Chai Cafe. Owners are very friendly, and I've been coming here for several years. The chai tea latte is delicious...."
Sue Holmes McDonald
"Great little cafe with reasonable prices and good..."
Mr. Wilson
"Great place in a great neighborhood! Foods delicious and coffees always fresh! Was not to keen on the sushi..."
Foodie
"The food, atmosphere, and service were impeccable. I had the red dragon curry with prawns - great portion size and flavor. I will be..."
Kate Hiebert
"This place is one of my favourites within their price range! The food is simply tasty, well done, and satisfying! Portions are perfect and just what..."
raed AlMasri
"My husband and I eat here often. The food and drinks are excellent. The owner is a very knowledgeable barista who just blows our minds with his use..."
Lisa Hill
"Good experience, friendly staff, excellent food and good covid protocols. Knowledgeable and was happy to explain different bubble teas to the kids I..."
Miles Kehoe
"Great food at an affordable price. Good for quick bites and drinks to full on meals and desserts. The owner always remembers what I get in my bubble..."
SpongeBoy Replicant
"We love eating here. The butter chicken and prawn pad Thai are awesome. Spring rolls are very good too. Also the wonton soup is delicious. We will be..."
Trevor Kempner
"This place is great! The coffee is good, I have been going hear since they opened up. In the summer i can get a cold coffee or a pop and in the..."
Tony Waye
"My wife was out of town, and my turn to cook dinner. Took the kids here for din. Great fresh cooked from scratch meals. My pickiest eater raved about..."
Trav Bach