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

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