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

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