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