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

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