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

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