Explore the flavours of the world at the heart of the Island. Our rich heritage has produced the perfect combination of classic techniques with local twists, and nouveau flavours steeped in homegrown ingredients.

Come to Nanaimo to enjoy delicious entrées from local kitchens, seasoned with experience and presented with panache. We have world-class fine dining options, quirky diners serving down-home favourites, traditional Coast Salish fare on Saysutshun plus floating restaurants with the freshest seafood, sushi shops, street vendors, and cultural experiences that bring you to their homeland for a dish or two.

Patio & pick up restaurants

Asteras Greek Taverna
Nanaimo Noodlebox
Living Forest Oceanside RV & Campground
Melange Restaurant
White Sails Brewing
Nanaimo Downtown Farmers Market
The Bold Knight Restaurant
Mambo Gourmet Pizza
Bistro Taiyo
The Nanaimo BAR
Days Inn Nanaimo Harbourview
Perkins Coffee Co.
View Oceanside Grill
Simonholt Restaurant
Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant
Coach & Horses
Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge
The Buzz Coffee House
Shelter Point Distillery
Cliffside Brewing
Make Cheese with Paula
Serious Coffee – North
The Vault Cafe
Robert’s Place
Delicado’s – Downtown
Lighthouse Bistro and Pub
Yellow Point Cranberries
Kitties & Cream 
Columbia Bakery Ltd
Vancouver Island Expeditions
Gabriola Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre
Craft Fare
Smokin’ Georges BBQ
The Skol Pub
Mahle House
Mrs. Riches Restaurant
Penny’s Palapa Floating Mexican Restaurant
Serious Coffee Commercial Street
Tea Desire
Modern Café
Mad Rona’s Coffee Bar
Cedar Farmers’ Market
Gina’s Mexican Cafe
Island Roots Farmers’ Market
Hearthstone Artisan Bakery
Nana Sushi
Silva Bay Resort & Marina
Tracks Outdoor Adventures INC
A Wee Cupcakery
Top Notch Burgers
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Piccadilly Bistro
Cold Front Gelato
Fredrich’s Honey Farm & Shop
Dinghy Dock Pub
Millstone Estate Winery
Bocca Café
The Nest Bistro
Bees Knees Community Café
Burnt Honey Dessert Company
White Rabbit Coffee Co.
Wolf Brewing Company
Longwood Brewery
Real Food
Eve Olive Vegan Restaurant
Milton St. Public House
The Pantry Restaurant
New York Style Pizza & Pasta
Wheatsheaf Pub & Liquor Store
Pirate Chips
Stir Cooking School
The Oxy Pub
McLean’s Specialty Foods
ZALATHAI THAI RESTAURANT
SUKKHOTHAI RESTAURANT
Cheers Cowichan Tours and Transport
Drip Coffee Social
BarBurrito
Canadian Craft Tours
Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant
COCO Cafe
Arbutus Distillery
Chateau Wolff Estate Winery & Vineyard
Firehouse Grill
St. Jean’s Cannery & Smokehouse
Gabriel’s Gourmet Cafe
Tandoori Junction
Crow & Gate Pub
Mon Petit Choux
Javawocky Coffee House
La Stella Trattoria