Best Clam Chowder in Nanaimo

4 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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Crow & Gate Pub
Crow & Gate Pub
87/100 (3763 ratings)
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Canadian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Quiche
Salad
Cakes
Clam Chowder
Crab
Fish
Oyster
Salmon
Burger
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Beef
Fish & chips
Roast Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Canadian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
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
Troller's Fish & Chips
Troller's Fish & Chips
87/100 (1130 ratings)
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Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
Seafood
Canadian
Canadian
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Clams
Oyster
Salmon
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Cod
Halibut
French Fries
Burger
Fish & chips
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Clam Chowder
Crab
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
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
Dinghy Dock Pub & Floating Restaurant
Dinghy Dock Pub & Floating Restaurant
78/100 (1736 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Vegan Options
Bar
Canadian
Pub
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Halibut
Ribs
Salad
French Fries
Clam Chowder
Prawns
Crab
Nachos
Calamari
Mussels
Burger
Cakes
Calamares
Fish & chips
Salmon
Fish
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Chowder
Beef
Fish & Chips
Cod
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Bar
Pub
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
Lighthouse Bistro And Pub
Lighthouse Bistro And Pub
75/100 (1846 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Grill
Grill
Canadian
Seafood
Canadian
Seafood
Sushi
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Pasta
Chowder
Salad
Fish & Chips
Wings
Tapas
Fish & chips
Clam Chowder
Bruschette
Fish Taco
Pesto
Tacos
Cod
Crab
Fish
Halibut
Scallops
Ribs
Clams
Burger
Curry
Oyster
Prawns
Calamari
Hot Pot
Mussels
Nachos
Tuna
Shrimp
Calamares
Beef
Carbonara
Salmon
Sit down
Grill
Gastropub
Seafood
Canadian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
Ryan Corbett