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

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