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

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