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

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