Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Nanaimo

14 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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Maggie's Seafood Market - Fish And Chips
Maggie's Seafood Market - Fish And Chips
89/100 (910 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Canadian
Seafood
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Cod
Halibut
Fish & chips
Fish
Seafood
Canadian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
The View Oceanside Grill
The View Oceanside Grill
88/100 (1503 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Seafood
Seafood
Canadian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
Prawns
Mac and cheese
Carbonara
Scallops
Crème Brulée
Pork Tenderloin
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Tuna
Fish
Calamares
Burger
Pork
Salmon
Beef
Chowder
Cheesecake
Cod
Halibut
Curry
Pasta
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Troller's Fish & Chips
Troller's Fish & Chips
87/100 (1130 ratings)
Restaurants
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
Penny's Palapa
Penny's Palapa
85/100 (842 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Mexican
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Halibut
Burrito
Tortillas
Nachos
Shrimp
Ceviche
Fish
Pork
Salad
Oyster
Sit down
Seafood
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"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
Hot Crab
84/100 (705 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Sit down
Seafood
Mid-range
Fish And Chip Hut Eatery
Fish And Chip Hut Eatery
80/100 (14 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Cod
Halibut
Firehouse Grill
Firehouse Grill
79/100 (2423 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Sushi
Seafood
Seafood
Asian
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Canadian
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Ribs
Fish
Curry
Pasta
Sashimi
Prawns
Salad
Wings
Cheesecakes
Fish & chips
Ice Cream
Crab
Jambalaya
Tuna
Sandwiches
Tempura
Salmon
Burger
Tataki
California Roll
Crab Cake
Chowder
Pesto
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Halibut
Beef
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Sushi
Asian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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..."
Brian
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
The Cod Squad
78/100 (535 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Canadian
Canadian
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Cod
Halibut
Fish
Café
Seafood
Canadian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Bold Knight Restaurant
Bold Knight Restaurant
77/100 (841 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Canadian
Seafood
Canadian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Ribs
Prawns
Shrimp
Lobster
Salad
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Steakhouse
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"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,..."
Sherees44
Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge
Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge
76/100 (544 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Salad
Halibut
Wings
Ribs
Prawns
Scallops
Toasts
Calamari
Cheesecakes
Bouillabaisse
Mussels
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Burger
Fish
Chowder
Shrimp
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Lobster
Fish & chips
Tacos
Pasta
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
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
Beefeater's Chop House & Grill
Beefeater's Chop House & Grill
70/100 (1344 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Canadian
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Lamb
Crab
Pesto
Scallops
Fish
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Fish & chips
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Shrimp
Halibut
Beef
Prawns
Souvlaki
Pasta
Sit down
Seafood
Canadian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"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