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