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