25 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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"One of the best Japanese restaurants outside of Japan out there! The sushi’s were delicious with beautiful plating! Very creative and original, yet..."
Generalarry
"We did the road trip across Canada from Ottawa, finally made it to Victoria. Read the reviews thought we’d check it out. We love sushi and have had..."
Maria
"Best Japanese restaurant ever had! We live in Victoria and came all the way to nanaimo for Nori. Indeed not disappointed. 100% recommend! Staffs are..."
Linxi Yao
"Food was excellent. Service was great. They recommended us some rolls and it was great. A bit pricy but it was quality sushi from beginning to end...."
Co
"Lives up to its name! The sushi did not disappoint. Considerable size of fish in each sushi roll and sashimi. The number of choices are amazing. We..."
Shruti Kapoor
"I have seen so many Instagram posts about this place and we decided to try it when we were in the area. We were lucky enough to get there as soon as..."
Serena C
"Best Japanese I've ever had. Delicious fresh food, knowledgeable server, passionate chef, beautiful presentation.
The only way I could possibly..."
"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..."
"Always the best in Canada! Beautiful building, great staff, great food, great beer! It's only downfall is that it's busy every time for good reasons..."
David Symons
"Food looked delicious. We were too full to eat but loved the place. Where else can you order a Merridale cider and sit in a manicured English garden..."
Stephen Stefanyk
"We love it! we drive up from Victoria just to go eat there, it's a relaxing atmosphere. Does get really busy at times but inside or outside it's just..."
Helen Main
"Great food, lovely staff and beautiful patio dining surrounded by stunning gardens. Inside is cozy and inviting. Favorite location to..."
Katrina Cairns
"It was our first time there. The atmosphere was warm welcoming, the food delicious and the staff were awesome. The Landscaping is absolutely..."
Michelle Roy Larson
"Such a beautiful establishment. Had an old Irish pub feel with fantastic beer and food! If you’re around the area it is a “MUST check it out”..."
Joshua Peters
"I love the Crow and Gate. Friendly, lovely atmosphere and great Kilkenny Cream Ale. Got here when it's busy (honestly when isn't it busy) so it..."
Karen Tidswell Vant Haaff
"We have been going to the Crow and Gate for over 30 years from the time when they used to have jousting and everyone in medieval costumes. It was..."
Cathy Freelove
"What an awesome find! My daughter brought us here while on a visit to Nanaimo. We will be back. The interior is just like a British pub, complete..."
Lorna Constantine
"My favorite pub lunch on the island. Out of the way and worth..."
"Great fish and chips and even better crab cakes! Sauces are also great. Line up and waiting times can be long though. We went twice and waited..."
J
"I didn't enjoy my meal at all. Fish was soft. The chips were too thin and the mushy peas were mashed sweet peas not British mushy peas. Good..."
Paige McLean
"My third time at Trollers and they are always awesome! It is a must-visit place for us during our family visits to the island! Their delicious Oyster..."
A M
"Really good food. First Fish and Chips that I have tried that is not greasy. Very yummy. I will come back for..."
Andre Bueno
"The halibut and chips maybe the best I've had. I've eaten a LOT of fish and cannot remember better. That said, my memory may not be the best, lol...."
Rob Smith
"What a unique place. Right on the wharf, floating on the ocean serving amazing food with amazing service. I ordered for takeout and it was quick..."
"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”..."
"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..."
"Local. Great food with tons of options and the best part........the..."
Shannon Renee
"Classic. This is one of those classic Vancouver Island Pubs where locals go to hangout and have a good time. The food is decent, the room is dated..."
Good Grinds
"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
"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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"Server/bartender was excellent, she was very pleasant and personable. Food was great, large portions and very tasty, definitely suggest ordering the..."
Carolyn Tatton
"Great tunes and pub specials. Typsy Gypsy Jazz were playing Django style!
On tap brews always tasty as..."
Allen Cottell
"Waitress was phenomenal! Very kind and attentive. Food was good. It was busy so we did wait a while to receive our order but the waitress checked in..."
"My favorite Thai restaurant for pad thai! Great restaurant to dine or order on skip. But if you order on their website you get a free spring roll...."
Nadine Shemilt
"Was craving Thai and picked this place based on reviews and wasn’t disappointed. Delicious food! Good portions. Good service.
The decor could use..."
Jen S
"This place is very nice. We sat near the outside, definitely good ventilation. Very good Thai food. We had the Tom Yum soup, it was delicious. The..."
Candice Yiu
"Tasty Thai food good size portion soup salad spring roll and stir fry as a lunch combo. The soup was not great but the rest was very good. I will be..."
Adrian
"My dad and I were passing through Nanaimo as we were touring the island. We decided to walk around downtown and stumbled upon Sukkhothai. Immediately..."
"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...."
"Oh my goodness what a find! I only wish they were closer to my house. The food here is wonderful so full of fresh vegetables, homemade ingredients,..."
ChelSea
"Absolutely lovely little restaurant. My husband and I managed to come in before a rush and sat at the counter by the window, and it was very relaxing..."
Hans Giesbrecht
"Haven't been here in years because we live out of town. We ordered a couple of wraps, got them medium/hot and they were fabulous! Very good service..."
Stan Khan
"Pretty good I'd say, gluten free options for roll ups. No dessert tho it was a great place to chill and have a soda with my family. Kids enjoyed..."
Sonya Sierks
"I grew up in Nanaimo and Delicado’s was always my favourite. 10+ years later and every time I come back it’s my first stop. It’s still just as..."
Shannon Provencher
"Great and affordable food, the staff is amazing, and there is a patio to enjoy the sunshine and a great meal with friends or family. Hands down the..."
Freddie Wicks
"Great wraps. The Californian with shrimp was terrific, and the Baja salad was delicious. Will eat here..."
"I came here for mother's day dinner and it was fantastic. All three of our meals were delicious. The wait was a little long but it was mothers day so..."
Sonia Crane
"I'm so glad we made a reservation here. We tried to walk in the night before but they were full due to reduced seating capacity.
Our server was..."
Samantha McConnell
"We waited 45 mins for a table, but the exceptional service and amazing food made up for the wait and then some.
The Firehouse Grill is widely..."
Moshe Appel
"Fire House is a must visit. Unique Japanese and Western infused menu, super cozy dining, and friendly wait staff. Contemporary restaurant in a..."
Thomas Darling
"Had a great meal and excellent friendly service from or server, Mae. We had the Miyagi prawns for an appy and finished up with a Godfather and..."
John E
"Really great food. Everything was fresh and delicious. Good variety as..."
Madeline Crane
"Was pleasantly surprised by this place, just googled “restaurants” when we got off the ferry and this place came up and looked interesting. They..."
"The Bold Knight is our go-to date night spot. Always a great meal, and good portions. The coconut prawns are a..."
Liz Cullen
"Food was delicious and flavorful. Servers were great. My steak a little over cooked my son's was slightly under cooked. Minor issues as very seldom..."
Maynard Skrepnechuk
"I don't understand why this restaurant isn't packed. The prices are decent and the food is delicious. The only reason it's getting 4 stars is because..."
TheMoth219
"Don't know where to start . Was near the end of an extremely long and stressful personal trip and this place was an oasis from the stress . The..."
Cariboo Peter
"It would have been perfect on any other night, but it was Valentines, so service was slow due to how busy they were. I had a New York steak and found..."
Lesley Kennedy
"Omg! The best prawn and lobster souvlaki ever 😋 Firstly, they bring hot buns with garlic butter, then a salad to start.
Main dish comes with rice,..."
"These pictures show the first time I went to this place in July . It was a great day. The food tastes absolutely wonderful, the staffs are awesome..."
alireza khanzadeh
"Love the “All you can eat Ribs” @ Montana Restaurant, been there countless times for my birthday and other times though not so often during the..."
B izdeman
"Koral K made our dinner an exceptional experience on 10-June-2022 7:45 pm Tbl 92/1. My standard order is beef rib because it’s tender and is on my..."
Anisa White
"Karalee and the whole crew were amazing! Meal was hot and delicious! Thanks so much..."
Rod Opseth
"Food was tasty. Service was great. Koral did a really good job and was knowledgeable about the Scene..."
Lynda Gamble
"Always so delicious. A great spot to grab a bit if you have the time to dine..."
Tom
"Its exactly what I needed! Hit the spot perfectly. The ribs were fall off the bone tender with perfect flavor. The spinach and cheese dip is always..."
Tatjanna J
"Can't believe no one told me about the Ribs all you can eat Wednesdays. These pictures show the first time I went to this place in September. It was..."
"The PROS found ourselves in downtown Nanaimo yesterday, and we were looking for a place to #putitinmyMOUTH ~ We decided we wanted to go somewhere..."
PROS BUZZ
"Didn’t expect much from a pub in a touristy spot, and we were pleasantly surprised!
Great service and delicious food.
Their mussels are to die for...."
Jen S
"What a beautiful spot!! We had a great dinner, the halibut was sooo good an nice and hot. My husband had bourbon chicken. Our server was soo sweet!!..."
linda hodgson
"They were very busy when we got there and were upfront about the potential wait time for food. The wait time after ordering was as promised but we..."
"Good quality food. Not quite like an Alberta Keg, but close. Higher price than some other places in the area serving similar food, but in a lot of..."
Sean Lewis
"Went out for a nice dinner. good food but a tad over priced. the peppercorn steak although cooked great had a pile of peppercorn on it(literally was..."
Bman
"Awesome, but...... The food at the keg, along with the service is always fantastic. My only BUT is watch out for the "chilli" sauce on the calamari..."
Ian Todd
"I wish it wasn't so expensive, because the food is awesome. Love to start things off with a piña colada! Excellent service, and the food is always..."
Schmichael
"Overpriced. A little bit overpriced; but food is..."
Jessie
"Good spot for a formal dinner. A tad overpriced. Chicken, steak, and french fries? A weird combo for an expensive..."
"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..."
"Joey was just awesome. We walked in 20 mins before closing and he insisted we come in. Yummy chicken curry with orange sauce, chipotle chicken wrap,..."
RainShyne Morpheus
"Good lunches. Great to go during lunch time. Filling meals and relatively healthy comparted to other..."
Cory
"Had the buttermilk chicken cobb salad. It was quite delicous. White Spot has definitely stepped up their A game. Trendy atmosphere, excellent menu,..."
Richard Proctor
"Breakfast choice was excellent: Baby Shrimp Eggs Benedict. Eggs were perfectly poached. Fresh spinach and dill added to perfection. Staff is..."
Gerry Bates
"Excellent service +
Delicious eats +
Cleanliness..."
Jay Mack
"Recently ate at this restaurant after reading good positive online reviews and hearing other locals recommend this whitespot. It’s a small..."
Farhan Ahmed
"My hubby and I ate dinner at White Spot, on Terminal Rd., Nanaimo.
Excellent Service, Delicious food, and we had a super server, Shane!
While eating..."
"I popped in for a quick breakfast and was pleasantly surprised at the great food and good value. Presentation was superb, befitting of a fancier..."
Franyo Paulo
"Need a Caesar or two before a ferry? Top up on some garlic fries, and very reasonable priced appetizers, to avoid the ferry food line up. Very good..."
Tom Steele
"The food was pretty good but the fries were kinda old.
Service is really nice and friendly, and the atmosphere was calm and nice..."
Esraa S
"The food here is excellent, in house made everything. The chef knows what they are doing! Prices are good with fair value. Service is friendly,..."
janetbplanet (Intrepid Trekker)
"We had our Valentine’s dinner and were very pleased. I had Prime Rib done a perfect medium rare, my salad could have used a little more dressing. ..."
Marjorie Pelton
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