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

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