Best Calamari in Vancouver Island

4 restaurant menus in Vancouver Island, (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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Marina Restaurant
Marina Restaurant
83/100 (3022 ratings)
Restaurants
Sushi
Vegan Options
Seafood
Canadian
Sushi
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Canadian
Seafood
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Curry
Scallops
Clams
Prawns
Oyster
Calamari
Burger
Risotto
Eggs Benedict
Mussels
French Toast
Toasts
Tuna
Roast Beef
Calamares
Shrimp
Omelette
Prosciutto
Salmon
Beef
Waffles
Creme Brulee
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Cod
Salad
Halibut
Ribs
Crab
Sit down
Canadian
Sushi
Seafood
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Staff is incredible from wait staff to kitchen staff, always attentive. Food is fantastic and obviously you can’t beat the view. It’s become my..."
Kim Bee
"My absolute favorite place to dine. Last night Feb 11 2018 the chefscreation was unbelievable. Every bite was so divine! Loved everything about our..."
Dawn Monique Wiggers
"Every time I come here the service and the food is impeccable. From the sushi bar to the formal dining room, I have always felt welcomed and cared..."
Gillian Cornwall
"The view, service and food were top notch. Was invited by the Doctor we work for, and can't wait to bring my fiance to experience the great food and..."
Christina Stowell
"The Marina never disappoints. Including its fabulous view, the food, service and ambiance are second to none. I'd post a pic if I could, but I have..."
Dorothy Hawes
"Came today at 2pm with 17 in our red hat group. Was excellent in so many ways. Totally recommend. Super service. Food. View. Food..."
Corinne Marshall
"Wonderful staff, delicious food and the views while you dine are amazing! We will..."
Karen Siddiqi
"Best food I ate in Victoria. Best cheese cake I ever ate. Amazing..."
Arlene Ladd
"My husband and I went for his birthday yesterday for the Sunday brunch! Fabulous food and service! Always our favourite place for..."
Gillian A. Flint
"What a nice experience. Alaskan King Salmon, Fresh Seafood Spicy Pomodoro, and Veal Al Limone were delicious. The coffees were a fine pair with the..."
Shawn Conrad
"Great place to Brunch on a Sunday. Reasonable price for adults and cheaper for seniors..."
Alan Bolitho
"This café has changed hands over the years, but in its latest iteration it is known as the Marina Dockside Eatery. I am here on a Thursday morning,..."
Travel Journalist
"Super friendly service. We got a fabulous peanut butter cookie a bagel, sandwich and some house chips. My 4 yr old said the cookie was amazing. My..."
Myra S
"Lovely Espresso coffees! View over the marina is amazing and lots of parking..."
Dan Wood
"Amazing location, best vanilla chia latte, fresh ingredients! My friend and I each got a vanilla chia latte, I got a lemon square, and a smoked..."
Melissa Irvine
"Sitting on the deck eating salmon chowder with a beautiful blue sky above, what could be better than that. Service is good, chowder very good and..."
Ed Scott
"Cute little cafe next to marina /beaches . Has patio facing marina and indoor seating . Washrooms . Free..."
Louise Boilevin
"Neat little cafe right on the water in the marina (if the name didn't give that away for you). All the baked goods looked awesome! The staff were..."
THECpt PHOON
"This is a great spot for an tasty treat or coffee with friends. Awesome view over the marina or a great starting point for a walk up to Willows..."
Walt Nicholson
"Perfect spot to enjoy a coffee or light snack especially during nice weather so you can relax out on the..."
GWoo
"Friendly staff, good London fog, excellent salmon seafood chowder. I would definitely have that chowder again. Perfect comfort food on a chilly..."
Lin G
"Really love it here. Been going here for years. My only critique is that I wish they had some dairy-free options for treats. I have a dairy allergy,..."
C D
"We had a lovely breakfast here, very relaxed atmosphere, staff were friendly and beautiful views of the..."
Tracy Lawrence
Aladdins Cafe
Aladdins Cafe
81/100 (986 ratings)
Restaurants
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Greek
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Souvlaki
Beef
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Filet Mignon
Hummus
Falafel
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Greek
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
After-hours
Mid-range
"I’m visiting my kids in Nanaimo and wasn’t sure about going for dinner as all the chains are here! My kids surprised me by taking me to..."
Lynn Seguin
"This is the most amazing place I have been for Greek food I eat it each day and at different places but this will be my go to the most amazing pitas..."
Sadie Corbett
"Lovely meal we just had. Moussaka was great but it's the special not a regular menu item, salmon with a citrus ginger sauce also incredibly tasty...."
Jenn Blair
"I really love this restaurant! Portions are huge and price is good. More importantly, the food tastes amazing and service is very efficient. Food..."
P,T&M
"Fantastic food! Great atmosphere.. Nice atmosphere, and the staff are very friendly. The souvlaki plates are fantastic! Generous portions and the..."
Islander27
"Very impressed. The food is so fresh, full of flavour, huge portions!! Tasty! Tasty! Tasty!I can't wait to eat there..."
Food Lover
"Was in town for work. Came because of the reviews and was not disapointed! Wow is all I have to say, GREAT food. And this "John Smith" reviewer..."
Russ Rustopherson
"Huge servings of delicious food. The tomato pesto is amazing and the rosewater milk pudding is..."
M.Smith
"Wonderful prepared and delivered food, with a perfect blend of spices to create excellent Mediterranean food. The waitress was excellent. I enjoyed..."
Darcy
"YUM! Best spinach pie I've ever had! Great service. Deserves the excellent..."
MsKiev
"Consistently wonderful..."
Deville833
"Great Little Place. We had a wonderful late Saturday night dinner here.I had the Lasagna with Caesar Salad and my partner had the Mixed Grill..."
Truth Renaissance
"Fantastic food and great service. Despite missing one if their wait staff tonight, our Waitress did not miss a beat. Will be..."
TMac
"Do not judge a book by its cover! A great place to eat super staff, awesome carrot ginger..."
Stacy
"I've walked around downtown Nanaimo many times when I visit but I don't remember seeing this place ever...and that's a bummer coz when we tried it..."
Allan C.
"I love the food here! It didn't seem to be a very appealing place to eat at first but once you tried the food here you'll definitely come back. It's..."
Miss Sunshine
"Never disappointing after many visits. Great food. The Chicken Galentino is addictive. An open kitchen looks spotless and carefully directed by the..."
Fred Flint
"Quality AND Quantity!. I went here for the first time several weeks ago, and was very impressed! There were a number of appealing things on the menu..."
Gabrielle Bishop
"Veggie Platter. Freakin..."
Marvin Duey
"1st timer, impressed :). Walking in, the amazing aromas let you know you are not to be disappointed.I had tabouleh with grilled seasoned..."
Nu-strt
"Good Food, Great People. Walked into this restaurant and felt like I had found THE cool restaurant in Nanaimo. It is cozy, has great kitchy arabian..."
Ross Cameron
"The Vegetarian Platter has falafel, which were crispy and very nutty, fresh tabouleh, garlicky babbagannouj, hummus, stuffed grape leaves, spicy..."
Cakes And Amy
"This is the best donair and vegetarian platter I have ever had, prices are fair for the amount of food that they serve and you can see that they put..."
Katherine Anes
"Best host n best food in nanaimo. If u haven’t been to this place then u have missed alot. Not only the lebanese food delicious but very nutritious..."
MANBIR RANDHAWA
"Heard it's under new management so I tried this place for the first time. Ordered a steak and I can't finish the whole plate. Tastes good, but the..."
Painkiller28
"This is a middle eastern eatery with delicious food. It has many meat items like souvlaki but when i want to have a vegetarian meal i order the..."
Janet Robertson
"Excellent vegetarian plate & donair. Really some of the best. Friendly waitress. Fast service. Great coffee too. Was busy at 6:30 on Tuesday but..."
Annie Drake
"Hole-in-the-wall authentic Greek and Lebanese cuisine, A MUST TRY rack of..."
Island Mermaid88
"A very positive surprise on our trip to canada: nice and large plates plus reasonable prices. Service was also great. Really..."
Bombopower Esslingen Ingenieurbüro
"Very friendly service and nice food for a decent price. Would definitly go there..."
Gunnar v. d. B.
Pirate Chips
Pirate Chips
80/100 (1443 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Canadian
Seafood
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Canadian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
French Fries
Prawns
Burger
Poutine
Fried pickles
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Cod
Halibut
Sit down
Bar
Seafood
Canadian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Visa
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Rock Cod
The Rock Cod
78/100 (1549 ratings)
Restaurants
Canadian
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Seafood
Canadian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Halibut
Scallops
Clams
French Fries
Oyster
Prawns
Calamari
Burger
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Tapas
Salad
Fish Taco
Clam Chowder
Tacos
Cod
Crab
Sit down
Bar
Seafood
Canadian
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped there after going for a 5 hr hike. We needed some food and a drink. The cocktails were delicious. I had an empress gin and soda, and my..."
Iva Barisic
"Great place for a post-hike pick-me-up! I had the house burger with the seafood chowder. The burger was a good burger, but the chowder was absolutely..."
Mathew Yee
"This was a great stop for lunch before exploring Cowichan. We enjoyed the Crab Melt with a fantastic side salad and the Cow Club with the tomato..."
sue mackey
"Good meal in a lovely setting. Awesome view of Cowichan Bay. I had ribs, good amount and tasty. Came with a great side of vegetables. Hen & Hog..."
David Howard
"We enjoyed lunch at the Cow Cafe today. It was super cloudy but the views were still beautiful. The hostess was friendly amd we were seated..."
April Janele
"Great service very friendly staff and awesome meals with great quality and..."
Michael J. Maassen
"A must stop place to go to on the island for Ceasar lovers. Coast 2 coast was our favorite which included a wonderfully cooked lobster tail. The..."
Kristine Fabish