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

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