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