31 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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"I’ve eaten at A LOT of vegan restaurants in over 40 states across the USA. This restaurant is easily in the top three. The food was incredibly..."
Mikayla's Grand Adventure
"A vegan friend recommended this place and we invited friends to it when we went for the first time. So we were really hoping it won’t disappoint..."
Jansait Qughondouqa
"Great all vegan spot in Nanaimo! The mushroom calamari was delicious and my wife said the sweet potato ravioli was some of the best vegan pasta she's..."
Sean Andernacht
"Stopped here before heading to the ferry terminal and so happy we did. Large menu with delicious options, great service, and lots of drink..."
Shannon Quon
"What a great discovery in Nanaimo! Eve Olive has a great vegan menu and my Greek Goddess plate was delicious, with a variety of items and flavors. ..."
Claudia Laroye
"Visiting from the mainland for Spring Break and was looking for a vegetarian restaurant and picked Eve Olive based on high ratings/reviews. The food..."
Janice Castillo
"Highly recommend! I didn't have to worry about what's in the food because everything is vegan. It's gourmet vegan food. The oyster mushroom calamari..."
Sheila Xie
"Wonderful dining experience! Very friendly server and excellent vegan food! The local craft is beer is fantastic! The cauliflower bites are amazing..."
"Nice little place with a good patio space. Good omelettes. A wide variety of sandwiches and breakfast all day for those of you who like to get..."
Kevin Baumann
"Nice little cafe nestled in Longwood Station that offers the full range of hot beverages and snack items and some lunches. The cute patio surrounded..."
Boccincini Babe
"live across the road from this cafe and always receive stellar service and food, I highly recommend this..."
Kieran Davidson
"A hidden treasure in Longwood Station. Owned by two sisters, Cafe Today offers a variety of sandwiches, wraps, breakfast combinations and hot & cold..."
Dustin James Fee
"I have come to look forward to my Nanaimo visits. This time I tried the bulgogi omelette. Highly recommend. I am usually a ketchup gal on eggs,..."
Rosalyn L
"Super friendly staff. Amazing food! A cozy quaint place to enjoy coffee or a light meal. So good. I can’t wait for warmer weather to enjoy the..."
Janice Armstrong
"A gem! Great coffee, delicious food, and good service. We had their chicken sandwich, granola yogurt, caramel latte and normal latte, all really..."
Ravi Agrawal
"Was visiting the Island from Vancouver and stopped here on our road trip. We were just looking for quick stop, and this place did not disappoint!..."
Daniel Stead
"Food looks amazing, smells amazing and also tastes amazing too. I recommend this..."
Ethan Dekker
"This has become my family and I favourite place for breakfast, the service is already great and you can tell they cook the food with love. Worth..."
Justin Tremblay
"The very best scones ever but only if you get the fresh ones, I was all excited to return for another feed only to get a day old microwaved version,..."
Viv Williams
"Nice comfortable spot to spend some time and just relax. Big windows give the space a nice light and the seats and tables are all big and..."
"I’ve just discovered this cafe, and now anytime I drive up island I plan to make a pit stop!
They are a very clean and cheerful atmosphere,..."
Savanah Joy
"I ordered a catered breakfast from the Bee's Knees Cafe and picked it up from the new location. Having only been to the original location before, I..."
Anna Lawrence
"Wow! What a fantastic place! Atmosphere is perfect. Service is beyond perfect. The food (I had the peanut yam soup and chocolate torte with a London..."
Angela Gasson
"One word………. Delightful.
The atmosphere is an eclectic mix of furniture, relaxing music and amazing customer service. It is so very clean,..."
Tammy Mitchell
"I truly love going to the bee's knees. Their coffee has been consistently brewed to perfection year after year. For me, there is nothing better than..."
Jeremy Unrau
"I order catering/lunches for education I support around both Alberta and BC and I have to say The Bee's Knee's café is the best services I have had..."
Amy Byrne
"I have eaten at many cafes around Vancouver island and especially Nanaimo. I would easily say the food and deserts here are made with the most..."
"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..."
"Oh my gosh where to start. I wanted somewhere with a wonderful View and enough space for friends to celebrate my 40th birthday. The owner, staff and..."
Aimee Rounding
"Food is incredible and the staff top notch. Can't wait for the patio in the spring and summer..."
Russell Alexander
"Just had lunch there...best burger I have had in years and my husband said the seafood chowder was excellent.....it was full of large chunks of..."
Gayle Smith Rettmer
"So Great!! This place finally has life to it again!
Drinks are well priced. Food was fantastic and service was outstanding! Can’t wait to try the..."
Anna Merrifield
"The food was cooked to perfection and well presented. Reasonably priced entrees are difficult to find and one of the best bangs for the buck I’ve..."
Mike Ball
"Amazing service from Alicia and delicious food! Would 10/10..."
Cydnee Washburn
"Great food and good service. Patio had a great view of the fireworks..."
Curtis Morgan
"We celebrated our 25th Anniversary at Beach Fires - it was fantastic! Great atmosphere, delicious food and the service was awesome. What a lovely..."
Diana Vaton
"Great atmosphere! Great food! Great prices! You won't be..."
Adam Kennedy
"Fabulous taste of France with a WestCoast twist!
We will certainly come back from the mainland as soon as we can. Thank you for the wonderful..."
Jeffino Romani
"Delicious food. Excellent service. Delightful atmosphere. Will frequent this spot for..."
Wintana Tedla
"I'm still dreaming about The View Seafood Mac & Cheese. My friends and I were visiting from the Mainland for one night and The View was one of the..."
Monika Chan
"I ordered the Lamb Sirloin ($29), which comes on a bed of scallion whipped potatoes and seasonal vegetables, topped with Dijon mustard. Flavor-wise..."
Suzanne Y
"Our server Shaina was amazing. The food was phenomenal. Drinks were good and the atmosphere very cute.
The seafood flambe was very filling and the..."
Krystle Middle
"Absolutely outstanding. I cant tell you in a few short words how amazing the food was at the View. The flambe is really cool, but every dish had..."
Geoff Schmidt
"Salmon Oscar, prosciutto wrapped lingcod, seafood flambé, scallops, calamari, mussels and clams. Fantastic food and very friendly service. I was..."
John Jacob
"Truly enjoyed our first visit to The View, and we will be back again and again. We had the calamari, seafood flambé and Moroccan lamb and loved..."
Charlene Foss
"The food was delicious. The service was excellent. Perfect ambiance for a date night or a night out with family. Usually very busy, recommend making..."
Saima Khan
"This restaurant exceeded all my expectations. Food was superb, service was excellent, and the atmosphere was lovely. Our server Rebekah was..."
"Always the best in Canada! Beautiful building, great staff, great food, great beer! It's only downfall is that it's busy every time for good reasons..."
David Symons
"Food looked delicious. We were too full to eat but loved the place. Where else can you order a Merridale cider and sit in a manicured English garden..."
Stephen Stefanyk
"We love it! we drive up from Victoria just to go eat there, it's a relaxing atmosphere. Does get really busy at times but inside or outside it's just..."
Helen Main
"Great food, lovely staff and beautiful patio dining surrounded by stunning gardens. Inside is cozy and inviting. Favorite location to..."
Katrina Cairns
"It was our first time there. The atmosphere was warm welcoming, the food delicious and the staff were awesome. The Landscaping is absolutely..."
Michelle Roy Larson
"Such a beautiful establishment. Had an old Irish pub feel with fantastic beer and food! If you’re around the area it is a “MUST check it out”..."
Joshua Peters
"I love the Crow and Gate. Friendly, lovely atmosphere and great Kilkenny Cream Ale. Got here when it's busy (honestly when isn't it busy) so it..."
Karen Tidswell Vant Haaff
"We have been going to the Crow and Gate for over 30 years from the time when they used to have jousting and everyone in medieval costumes. It was..."
Cathy Freelove
"What an awesome find! My daughter brought us here while on a visit to Nanaimo. We will be back. The interior is just like a British pub, complete..."
Lorna Constantine
"My favorite pub lunch on the island. Out of the way and worth..."
"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..."
"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..."
"New Management. I have been here a few times now for lunch and will continue to do so. Beef dip, fish & chips, and crispy chicken burger were all..."
Nlsnpxt1
"Pipers Pub - Nanaimo. Great room, fantastic staff, excellent..."
Jhanson
"A Great Pub With Great Food!. Pipers is our favorite place to go with our friends to have a great time. Either to sip a few draughts or for wing..."
Amy Lundgren
"My favorite pub. Great service, excellent food, good choice of beer and drinks, nice atmosphere, friendly staff and clean washrooms all at a..."
Hungryguy
"Location, servers, drinks and food great! But owners/managers need to know their customers a lot better, learn about..."
RobnPatti Burridge
"Nice pub. We like Piper's - the menu is good pub food, the drinks are reasonable, the decor is lovely - it's a pub that is comfortable to sit in,..."
K. Wilson
"What a delightful neighbourhood pub. My first time there was met by friendly, efficient and caring staff. Menu items can be modified, dishes are..."
Summer Time
"They make a great caesar, food is ok. Doesn’t have a cozy warm pub feel though.
5-22 Caesar salad good, steak bites more tasty than tender but..."
J M
"Nice set up. Staff were all pleasant.
Good was ok. Tasty, but not very hot. I'll go back for sure though.
Pretty busy place, especially with all the..."
jim bo
"Went here on a rainy night for supper. Lots of people in, always a good sign! Had our concerns when the server forgot our clamato juice with our..."
"Amazing home style Authentic Korean food in town!
Good flavor good service, just like being a guest in local Korean family, big portion size, best..."
Bonnie ma
"If you want peace and quiet and are looking to have a private conversation in a tucked away corner in a coffee shop this is the place! Their muffins..."
Carolyn Soucie
"Excellent breakfasts and awesome coffee. Glad we stopped..."
James Babcock
"Great food and service. Also a Korean dinner menu. All day breakfast, their breakfast wrap and Reuben are fantastic! I'm not as big on their..."
Solomon Macys
"Am so impressed with freshness of the food and the great taste experience. I was going to grab something quick at McDonalds however there was a huge..."
Paula Lloyd
"This coffee is fantastic, and I so appreciated that they deliver it periodically to the palliative care wing at Nanaimo General Hospital. I cannot..."
Emily Cain
"Great breakfast. Good value. Personalized service. This cafe makes all their food “home style.” Three of us ordered breakfast with coffee/tea for..."
Canadian
"One of my favorite local coffee shops. It is often quiet and not very busy but the staff is consistently friendly and inviting. I like to come here..."
"Wasn't going to make the ferry, so I decided to have some lunch and a beer or two. Found this place and it was great.
The bartender was awesome, the..."
Dennis Anthony
"I cannot begin to say what a positive experience our family had at Longwood this evening. As someone with multiple food allergies, I am often stuck..."
Rebecca Wall
"A cozy place to have a bite to eat & a pint of their fabulous beer & Fantastic..."
Tanya Kuyten
"Love that this is our neighbourhood pub. Lovely craft brews and excellent food. They catered a small wedding reception for us a few years back and..."
Cheryl Boreham
"Great spot - cool atmosphere, knowledgeable bartender and excellent beer!! Stairs were a wee bit daunting upon exit..."
Janine Roberts
"Was lucky to have won a Date night with dinner and a movie.We went Sunday night and boy was not disappointed at all.The food was awesome and the..."
Verna Downie Simpson
"My boyfriend and I come here often and I am always so happy with the service, the food, the atmosphere is amazing and they have a wonderful pool..."
Hannah Rachel Lanuk
"Stacks of food very large portions and great beer � had a wonderful meal and made memories with family..."
Pauline Edna Rodea
"The Longwood is our go to food and beverage stop as a family and also for any business lunches. Great chefs and awesome kitchen staff, plus servers..."
Mark Chandler
"I had a late lunch there yesterday and experienced friendly service and excellent food in a very comfortable atmosphere. The crab cakes are "..."
Jeremy Adams
"Great food and atmosphere. I loved that the staff were happy as they worked - it says so much about the place ^•^ I think my favourite part was..."
Shawna Katernick
"Super friendly staff, great food, amazing beer and..."
Keith Parkinson
"We came here for a small Wedding party and had an amazing experience. They were super accommodating with our group and the service was fantastic...."
"I've been here twice since it opened and both times my drinks were amazing! the pearls are always fresh and the jellies are so soft and delicious and..."
Mitali Acharya
"Their store has the freshest tapioca topping! My favorite are Matcha Red been milk tea, pearl milk tea, lychee yogurt QQ and mango slash! ��..."
Cindy Su
"So glad there's a bubble tea shop in Nanaimo again. The pearl were delicious! Hopefully the mobile app ordering and app card work soon. Then it'll be..."
Cathy Labao Bridger
"We have been to Chatime twice in the last two days! It's a nice big, open, clean space. The staff have all been super nice and patient while helping..."
"They forgot to add the egg I ordered extra on my noodles, they added it later tho, it's tasty but nothing out of this world, big portion tho. Big..."
Sergio Tellez Galindo
"Had the peanut noodles, medium-hot with grilled chicken. Super good, should have just done medium - was a bit too spicy for me. Huge serving and hit..."
"Decent tasting food at okay prices erring on expensive side. There was a poster on the window saying it was voted Best Chinese restaurant in Canada..."
Jackie Q
"Authentic northern Chinese dishes very delicious. Surprise to see such a good Chinese restaurant in..."
Li Paul
"I have been in to the restaurant as well as recently ordered delivery. I am impressed! their wonton soup is delicious, although a bit peppery/spicy..."
Emily Newbery
"This is fantastic Chinese food!
They serve many authentic dishes that many are not used to here that are amazing!
Not over sauced or sweetened..."
joey Rotundo
"We enjoyed our Dim Sum at Ting Shang this last weekend. It is nice to have a more authentic Chinese cuisine option in Nanaimo and the selection on..."
"Just found this little jewel of a place inside a Casino. Service was top notch and the food delicious. Not your average casino restaurant. Very..."
Gord Stewart
"Went here with some family while we had some fun at the Casino. Great food, huge portions, and our service person was excellent. We will definitely..."
Geoff H
"Decent food and good sized portions. Friendly staff..."
"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..."
"I've been going to Noodlebox since it opened in Victoria. Yes flavors and quality vary place to place or even depending on who's cooking. I was..."
J
"Ordered a gluten free med heat pad Thai. Quick, friendly service. Food was delicious and it was a huge portion for a great price, I will definitely..."
Paige McLean
"Went to noodle box for the first time today..walked by and smelled the most amazing smell, so we ordered lunch. Wow! they were the loveliest people..."
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