The best Dinner in Nanaimo | Sluurpy updated in April

"Tasty food and nice staff! Was there yesterday and they didn't have tables set up on their patio but did so just for me and my friends! Chana Masala..."

Isabelle Brossoit

Ian Macpherson

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Joshua Aune

Zalathai Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"They only do take out when we went here, no dine in yet. We ordered Crab Rice here twice now (one medium spicy and not). There medium spicy is..."

Tere Arboleda

"Super tasty, and the lady taking my order was so nice. We had yellow curry, pad Thai, coconut rice and spring rolls. All super tasty. Can’t wait to..."

Aubrey Lively

"The best Thai food I’ve had on Vancouver Island. Som Tam is my favourite. The only downside is that I live in Courtenay and wish you could open..."

Danielle Weiss

"Chefs special is always my go to when ever I visit this place. Last time I ordered duck curry and it was fabolous! Also if you are a peanut sauce..."

Mathius Permana

"On a short vacation to Nanaimo for a few days and discovered this gem! We ordered takeout for the first night and food was very delicious, portion..."

Amy Huang

"Amazing food, always fast and fresh, and run by a lovely couple. They are considerate of my dairy and egg intolerances and I’ve never had an issue..."

Mara Mahovlic

"Tom Ka soup is amazing, pad Thai is good kinda sweet, coconut rice is great and I love the pad se..."

Rachel Cass

"Our go to Thai food. Love all of it but especially the salad rolls and curry dishes. Excellent..."

Heather Anfossie

Smokin' George's Bbq

88/100 (2314 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

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

Jackson Middleton

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

Gulzar Hallman

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

Gary Bray

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

Darren Havard

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

Krista Keno

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

Kathryn McVittie

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

Joseph Hawryluk

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

Sandra de Graaf

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

Cail Low

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

Nigel Rogers

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

Nicole Harder

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

Cle Koz

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

Lisa Macpherson

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

Sarah Corbett

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

Derek Pohl

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

Sally Mole

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

Scott Bird

The View Oceanside Grill

88/100 (1503 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Oh my gosh where to start. I wanted somewhere with a wonderful View and enough space for friends to celebrate my 40th birthday. The owner, staff and..."

Aimee Rounding

"Food is incredible and the staff top notch. Can't wait for the patio in the spring and summer..."

Russell Alexander

"Just had lunch there...best burger I have had in years and my husband said the seafood chowder was excellent.....it was full of large chunks of..."

Gayle Smith Rettmer

"So Great!! This place finally has life to it again! Drinks are well priced. Food was fantastic and service was outstanding! Can’t wait to try the..."

Anna Merrifield

"The food was cooked to perfection and well presented. Reasonably priced entrees are difficult to find and one of the best bangs for the buck I’ve..."

Mike Ball

"Amazing service from Alicia and delicious food! Would 10/10..."

Cydnee Washburn

"Great food and good service. Patio had a great view of the fireworks..."

Curtis Morgan

"We celebrated our 25th Anniversary at Beach Fires - it was fantastic! Great atmosphere, delicious food and the service was awesome. What a lovely..."

Diana Vaton

"Great atmosphere! Great food! Great prices! You won't be..."

Adam Kennedy

"Fabulous taste of France with a WestCoast twist! We will certainly come back from the mainland as soon as we can. Thank you for the wonderful..."

Jeffino Romani

"Delicious food. Excellent service. Delightful atmosphere. Will frequent this spot for..."

Wintana Tedla

"I'm still dreaming about The View Seafood Mac & Cheese. My friends and I were visiting from the Mainland for one night and The View was one of the..."

Monika Chan

"I ordered the Lamb Sirloin ($29), which comes on a bed of scallion whipped potatoes and seasonal vegetables, topped with Dijon mustard. Flavor-wise..."

Suzanne Y

"Our server Shaina was amazing. The food was phenomenal. Drinks were good and the atmosphere very cute. The seafood flambe was very filling and the..."

Krystle Middle

"Absolutely outstanding. I cant tell you in a few short words how amazing the food was at the View. The flambe is really cool, but every dish had..."

Geoff Schmidt

"Salmon Oscar, prosciutto wrapped lingcod, seafood flambé, scallops, calamari, mussels and clams. Fantastic food and very friendly service. I was..."

John Jacob

"Truly enjoyed our first visit to The View, and we will be back again and again. We had the calamari, seafood flambé and Moroccan lamb and loved..."

Charlene Foss

"The food was delicious. The service was excellent. Perfect ambiance for a date night or a night out with family. Usually very busy, recommend making..."

Saima Khan

"This restaurant exceeded all my expectations. Food was superb, service was excellent, and the atmosphere was lovely. Our server Rebekah was..."

Jennifer K

Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant

88/100 (1548 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Saigon Kitchen

87/100 (1557 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

Milton Street Public House

87/100 (1104 ratings)

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

T Rey

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

Sherri K

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

Maria Mihok

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

Brittney Yoo

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

Dave Baird

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

Geoff Schmidt

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

Junior Rodent

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

Tiffany McLaughlin

Dami Sushi

87/100 (1638 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Felice Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"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)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Always the best in Canada! Beautiful building, great staff, great food, great beer! It's only downfall is that it's busy every time for good reasons..."

David Symons

"Food looked delicious. We were too full to eat but loved the place. Where else can you order a Merridale cider and sit in a manicured English garden..."

Stephen Stefanyk

"We love it! we drive up from Victoria just to go eat there, it's a relaxing atmosphere. Does get really busy at times but inside or outside it's just..."

Helen Main

"Great food, lovely staff and beautiful patio dining surrounded by stunning gardens. Inside is cozy and inviting. Favorite location to..."

Katrina Cairns

"It was our first time there. The atmosphere was warm welcoming, the food delicious and the staff were awesome. The Landscaping is absolutely..."

Michelle Roy Larson

"Such a beautiful establishment. Had an old Irish pub feel with fantastic beer and food! If you’re around the area it is a “MUST check it out”..."

Joshua Peters

"I love the Crow and Gate. Friendly, lovely atmosphere and great Kilkenny Cream Ale. Got here when it's busy (honestly when isn't it busy) so it..."

Karen Tidswell Vant Haaff

"We have been going to the Crow and Gate for over 30 years from the time when they used to have jousting and everyone in medieval costumes. It was..."

Cathy Freelove

"What an awesome find! My daughter brought us here while on a visit to Nanaimo. We will be back. The interior is just like a British pub, complete..."

Lorna Constantine

"My favorite pub lunch on the island. Out of the way and worth..."

David Paterson

Bistro Taiyo

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped by for an early dinner on Tues. the shop was kinda busy for a tues dinner. Service was excellent. Our waitress the short hair lady was very..."

Duong T

"Terrific sushi place in Nanaimo's old district. The fish in the sushi rolls tasted fresh and the miso soup was very tasty, especially on a cold,..."

Sebastian Montoya

"Great experience! We didn’t have a long time before taking the ferry back to Vancouver, so we stopped by for a quick lunch. The waitress was super..."

Julien Valat

"My all time favourite Japanese restaurant. Beautiful, kind, lovely staff, consistently delicious and well-made sushi. I have been frequenting this..."

Stacey Harakas

"Great food crafted with care. I had a Don dish with a beer some green tea. It was delicious. Green tea had a wonderful depth to it. Great job team!..."

Adrian Symons

"Always a great experience at Bistro Taiyo! Patio has expanded during COVID. Great atmosphere, tons of amazing menu options (sushi, Izakaya, bento,..."

Gabrielle Bishop

"This place is phenomenal. I’ve only stopped by a few times when visiting Nanaimo but I keep coming back here because they have some of the best..."

Fraser M

"Best ramen in town! The broth is rich and full of flavour. Noodles were cooked perfectly. They have a very generous portion so come hungry! Had some..."

Svea Poulsen (Sveava)

Troller's Fish & Chips

87/100 (1130 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Kim's Korean Bbq House

86/100 (1171 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Cactus Club Cafe Nanaimo

86/100 (1567 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe

85/100 (2962 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Penny's Palapa

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Kevin C

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

AGUILA AMERICA

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

Lg Hammer

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

Drew Carlisle

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

jim bo

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

Sarah Fletcher

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

Kenzie

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

Ar Kh

Pizza Mia

Wheelchair Accessible

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

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

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

"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

Alexandra's Bistro

85/100 (1201 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Quick servers. Daily specials. Great food served hot and promptly. Very reasonable pricing. Large portion. Enjoyed a very nice night out. Will come..."

Kevin Kofluk

"Had a fantastic lunch at Alexandra's yesterday. The service was nice and fairly friendly. I had a monte cristo which was delicious and had tons of..."

EllieTheBrit

"Fabulous staff! The prices are great, and the food we had was wonderful. My husband and I went for lunch; we both had the Moussaka. It came with..."

Lori Pollock

"Great value. Good food and great value, friendly staff, easy parking. Definitely up for another..."

Rivercityrunner

"The Chicken Marsala is Fantastic. I took my friend, whom I'll call Jane, out for a lunch with me today and we decided to check out Alexandra's Bistro..."

Mmilington

"We visited on the recommendation of a local and we weren't disappointed. Our food was fresh, excellently cooked and tasted..."

Jeff Cross

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"Amazing food. The platter for two was a perfect option for those indecisive. Our server was fantastic and the chef even came out to ask how we’re..."

Hunter Allman

"The lamb I had was massive and very tasty. The wine they recommended was very good value and really nice to drink. If I can't find it in my..."

Tobias Staley

"We moved back into town after a four year absence. The food tastes just as amazing as we remember, and the chef clearly pours his heart and soul into..."

Kate O'Connell

"This place is definitely one of my favorite go to places in Nanaimo. The service is impeccable, food is always fresh and delicious and the chef comes..."

Sherees44

"Food is delicious, fresh and hot. Best calamari so far and they even gave us complimentary treats. The staffs are friendly and sufficient. Highly..."

Maria Burlew

"Easily the best Greek experience in town. We brought home takeout of the dinner for two with calamari and baked spaghetti & my comment was “I..."

Dave Macdonald

"Never a bad meal have I had at Alexandra’s Bistro! Bobby and his Staff do an excellent job. We ordered the Special Greek Platter for 2 for our 25th..."

Victor Demedeiros

Pho V Ta

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great little place if your looking for a authentic Vietnamese experience... food is great, portions are big, and price if very reasonable... Lots of..."

Dave McCammon

"Authentic Vietnamese fare. Came and ordered only pho and canh Chua the seafood can chua was veryyy sweet. Rare beef and tendon pho was okay - not..."

Jeffrey

"I had the Special Beef Pho which is great but I do really love what my boyfriend order which is Ginger Chicken Chow Mein(weekly special). I love how..."

Hotelierk14

"We’ll made pho with nice broth and fresh ingredients. Great service. Good parking options out front. Simple, spare interior. Nice family owned..."

Christopher Roy

"Fast service. Friendly, great prices. I left full, ready for a nap. They take care of..."

Julia Bruce

"Best Pho in town, spring rolls are delicious! Super friendly service! I've been getting take out since they opened and it's always good!! One of my..."

Islandwest

Grand Cru Restaurant

"The Grand is always a good choice for a quiet meal in a lovely setting. The menu choices are great and always a little bit different. Today's soup..."

Kim

"Honestly if I could give this place more stars, I would. We had an anniversary dinner here that was fantastic. I don’t know how more people don’t..."

Stephanie Garza

"This is my first restaurant I had tried when I was in Nanaimo and I was sooooooo amazed !!! I m from Vancouver and Taiwan, both places are full with..."

Yeh Kelly

"I'll say Excellent, Good Food! Clean, Friendly Crew!!! FUN! Interesting! An experience! Good Job looking after the Left over packaging A place for..."

D

"The service was excellent, the decor and ambience very nice and the prices wrt the quality are reasonably reasonable🤔. They could raise their..."

R David Anthony

"Great price and outstanding service with a very classic garden experience. Downton Abbey vibes and a hotel dog. not much more to ask..."

Yugi

"We were treated to an amazing meal here for our anniversary. The food was incredible, so attractive and delicious. We had the halibut and..."

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