Restaurants in Nanaimo
The Best Restaurants
Nori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S3This restaurant is very lively. The staff from the host to the kitchen to the servers all have a positive vibe about them. Then to top it off there’s the...
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- Superb222 Reviews4.7
NANDA CHICKEN
477 Wallace St A, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B7Excellent fried chicken. The yangnyeom chicken is especially tasty. Skip the regular fries which aren't super, and go for either the potato wedges or yam...
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- Superb129 Reviews4.8
Alexandra's Bistro
21 2220 bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H9My partner and I went to Alexandra’s for the first time last night, and the Platter for Two was JUST what the doctor ordered. Washed it down with two Italian...
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- Superb178 Reviews4.7
Jalapenos Mexican Food
450-B Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K9Went to Jalapenos for a Mexican dinner and enjoyed a traditional meal that was delicious and reminded me of my meals in Mexico when I could travel there. First...
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- Superb147 Reviews4.7
Mahle House Restaurant
2104 Hemer Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1L8For those that say Nanaimo has no #foodscene you gotta eat here. This historic house has been repurposed as an amazing sustainable farm to table concept...
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- Superb134 Reviews4.7
Red's Bakery
101 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G5I called from Alberta to order some nut free Nanaimo bars to be delivered to my son who was turning 21 during a conference in Nanaimo, British Columbia. This...
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- Superb186 Reviews4.6
La Stella Trattoria
321 Wesley St #1, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5La Stella offers incredible, high quality authentic food. Always beautifully prepared and made with local and organic ingredients where possible, which I...
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- Superb162 Reviews4.6
Milton Street Public House
247 Milton St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2K5A little out of the way but so worth it! Had the fish and chips special, perfectly fried, light on the batter, not greasy at all. Service was perfect, always...
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- Superb111 Reviews4.7
Maggie's seafood Market " Fish and Chips Eatery "
1277 Island Highway #4, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A4Had the Snapper, Haddock, Cod, and Halibut. Was greeted very nicely and even recommended what meal combo to get. Hospitality was amazing and the portions were...
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- Superb106 Reviews4.7
The Bee's Knees Cafe' and Catering
inside Country Club mall, 3200 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W1I have eaten at many cafes around Vancouver island and especially Nanaimo. I would easily say the food and deserts here are made with the most intention / best...
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- Superb80 Reviews4.8
Bistro Taiyo Japanese Restaurant
321 Wesley St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5My all time favourite Japanese restaurant. Beautiful, kind, lovely staff, consistently delicious and well-made sushi. I have been frequenting this restaurant...
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- Superb99 Reviews4.7
Saigon Kitchen
5148 Metral Dr #2, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2K8This was our first visit to the venue. We were invited by friends who had been there many times. I had checked the menu on line before we went. The online menu...
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- Superb132 Reviews4.6
Crow & Gate Pub
2313 Yellow Point Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1W9Stopped in for lunch at 2pm. We were lucky to get a table. We had the ploughman plates and they were absolutely delicious. Ample portions ( far too much for...
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- Superb204 Reviews4.5
Nana sushi
14 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9Just dropped by Nanaimo for the day. I ride my bike and ventured through the old town and went 1-2 blocks in more to get in a bit more to find cheaper prices...
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- Superb126 Reviews4.6
McLean's Specialty Foods
426 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3B1I did not plan to come to this specialty store but while walking around Old City Quarter. I saw this shop and the name of the store intrigued me.When I went...
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- Superb74 Reviews4.8
The View Oceanside Grill
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H4Absolutely outstanding. I cant tell you in a few short words how amazing the food was at the View. The flambe is really cool, but every dish had flair and...
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- Superb180 Reviews4.5
Smokin' George's BBQ Restaurant
4131 Mostar Rd #5, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6A6Im always skeptical of bbq places as often the meat is dry overcooked as a result of having food sit around for when an order comes in. I took a chance based...
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- Superb179 Reviews4.5
Craft Fare
153 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G5Great food, good service and a wonderful variety of local and near-local craft beers. I had the bacon mac & cheese - exceptional. My wife is still raving...
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- Superb70 Reviews4.8
Kim's Korean BBQ House
1607 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G6Really great hotpot and galbi. Very tasty, with polite and efficient service. It feels more like having an authentic meal at a friend's house than a...
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- Superb113 Reviews4.6
Nemo Sushi To Go Nanaimo
1451 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3Y3The prices are very reasonable, the fish is fresh, the sushi is always satisfying, and the menu covers a wide variety of styles (including rare finds).I love...
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- Superb83 Reviews4.7
Mambo Gourmet Pizza
16 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9First time to order, very pleased with the delivery person, along with the pizza. You have a new customer. Dont waste your time with dominos or panago. Spend...
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- Superb156 Reviews4.5
Nellie's European Deli
2980 N Island Hwy #500, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5V4All the ingredients are super fresh and the sandwiches are custom made. The egg salad and roast beef are my favourite sandwiches. The roast beef is cooked...
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- Superb59 Reviews4.8
Hungry Rooster
203-1925 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H1We stopped by this cool Grannie-run Perogies place during our time in Nanaimo. It was not bad when we ate it minutes of receiving it and surprisingly we kept a...
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- Superb59 Reviews4.8
Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant
1483 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G4If you are in search of tasty ramen in Nanaimo, then you should make your way to Wa-Ku Japanese restaurant. The ramen flavour was delicious. Living on the...
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- Superb132 Reviews4.5
Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
19-1925 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H1Can't say enough good about this place. Price, quality, tasty..... amazing.On the plus it keeps. Wanted 23 large so bad, but was going to be busy till...
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- Superb150 Reviews4.4
Sushi Ryu Japanese restaurant
6595 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1K8Ordered out 4 times over the last 6 months via skip. Even after delivery time the food is still tasty and warm.The packages are recyclable and order is correct...
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- Superb130 Reviews4.4
Tania's Restaurant
4286 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1C9This little hole in the wall packs a punch of wholesome Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch. The cozy environment with the breadth of the menu makes for a great...
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- Superb126 Reviews4.4
American Restaurants
American in Nanaimo
Modern Cafe
221 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G8As long time regulars my wife and I are never disappointed by iether the exceptional food or the personable service by the waitstaff. The several new additions...
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- Good179 Reviews4.1
White Spot North Nanaimo
6561 Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4T7Ordered from Skip the dishes and oh man I got the Club sandwich and wow it is GREAT! The chili sauce is amazing on it. Sweet potato fries had to much seasoning...
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- Good130 Reviews3.6
Original Joe's
North, Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W1Very prompt, courteous and friendly service! Though the place was busy there was only a very short wait to get in and we were served immediately and food came...
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- Good144 Reviews3.6
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in NanaimoLa Stella Trattoria
321 Wesley St #1, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5La Stella offers incredible, high quality authentic food. Always beautifully prepared and made with local and organic ingredients where possible, which I...
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- Superb162 Reviews4.6
Mambo Gourmet Pizza
16 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B9First time to order, very pleased with the delivery person, along with the pizza. You have a new customer. Dont waste your time with dominos or panago. Spend...
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- Superb156 Reviews4.5
Panago Pizza
218 Fourth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1T2Wow for quality and service. I normally order from the competition as it is more bang for the buck but, because of the snowy roads my go to place wasn't...
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- Superb33 Reviews4.5
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in NanaimoJalapenos Mexican Food
450-B Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K9Went to Jalapenos for a Mexican dinner and enjoyed a traditional meal that was delicious and reminded me of my meals in Mexico when I could travel there. First...
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- Superb147 Reviews4.7
barBURRITO
648 Terminal Ave #102, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E2The burritos are tasty and they have a lot of different ingredients to choose from. I wish they had combos for the kids, though.Also, the combo prices seems a...
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- Superb111 Reviews4.3
Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant
550 Fifth St #205, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1P1This was my go to place when I was a student at VIU. The staff and the mexican chef are very polite. They have a wide array of Authentic Mexican food. The...
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- Good146 Reviews4.2
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Nanaimo
Manchu Wok
6631 Island Highway N F10, Woodgrove Centre, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4T7I am a staff member in Woodgrave Mall，and usually eat lunch in Manchu wok. Manchu wok provides me delicious food and good service. I prefer noodle with fried...
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- Good27 Reviews3.9
Rhythm Chinese Restaurant（中文名逸站） (逸站中餐厅)
530 Fifth St #302, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1P1Ordered the dinner for 3 and over all was tasty. The sweet and sour was still crunchy even know it was i sauce. The chic chow was good and the beef chop was...
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- Good33 Reviews3.8
Sun's Noodle bar
Southgate Shopping Center, 50 Tenth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6L6Good chicken fried rice, good garlic pork. The sweet and sour chicken was not great. Coating too thick, sauce a but too much vinegar. Still are it, just not as...
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- Good50 Reviews3.8
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Nanaimo
Cod Squad Fish & Chips
1708 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G9Delicious. Just what fish 'n chips should be. The two piece is plenty for almost anyone and likely too much for many. I have also had some of their appies...
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Edo Japan - Woodgrove - Sushi and Grill
6631 Island Hwy N F3, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4T7Took my time to choose by myself but couldn't decide, asked a lady at cashier and she suggest me Bento chicken with skinny noodles with sushi and spring...
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- Good22 Reviews3.9
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in NanaimoMaggie's seafood Market " Fish and Chips Eatery "
1277 Island Highway #4, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7A4Had the Snapper, Haddock, Cod, and Halibut. Was greeted very nicely and even recommended what meal combo to get. Hospitality was amazing and the portions were...
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- Superb106 Reviews4.7
The View Oceanside Grill
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H4Absolutely outstanding. I cant tell you in a few short words how amazing the food was at the View. The flambe is really cool, but every dish had flair and...
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- Superb180 Reviews4.5
Fish & Chips and Fishmarket "Seadrift Seafoods"
7-1533 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3Y3Sea Drift produced a fantastic cod & chips lunch today which I delivered to a friend in the hospital. The lunch was tasty & perfect. The presentation...
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- Superb31 Reviews4.5
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Nanaimo
Zalathai Thai Restaurant
22 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8We caught onto Zalathai shortly before lockdown, so only my husband has enjoyed a meal in the restaurant. We are regulars with takeout. Everything is fresh,...
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- Superb85 Reviews4.3
SukkhoThai Restaurant
123 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G5My favorite Thai restaurant for pad thai! Great restaurant to dine or order on skip. But if you order on their website you get a free spring roll. During a...
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- Good99 Reviews4.2
Kasira Fine Thai Cuisine
6-6404 Metral Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8Just had my first dining experience at Kasira and the food was absolutely amazing! The Thai tea was so delicious, both waitresses gave phenomenal customer...
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- Good83 Reviews3.9
Indian Restaurants
Indian in Nanaimo
Gateway to India Restaurant
202 Fourth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1T2I have eaten dinner take-out from Gateway to India 8-10 times and enjoy every single meal. My order is always ready in 20-25 minutes, the portions are large...
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- Good104 Reviews3.7
Tandoori Junction Indian Cuisine
489 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B7Had there pizza off of skip the dishes. Not sure if it was becuse of the delivery or not, but it was a little doughy.BUT, if you like spice get the butter...
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- Good71 Reviews3.3
Manvirros Indian Grill
1045 Terminal Ave N, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4K3O.... M... G.... That tandoori butter chicken is the best I've had in Years, tagged along side my garlic naan ??! I'd asked if they could make...
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- Average77 Reviews3.2
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Nanaimo
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in NanaimoNori Japanese Restaurant
6750 N Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S3This restaurant is very lively. The staff from the host to the kitchen to the servers all have a positive vibe about them. Then to top it off there’s the...
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- Superb222 Reviews4.7
Bistro Taiyo Japanese Restaurant
321 Wesley St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5My all time favourite Japanese restaurant. Beautiful, kind, lovely staff, consistently delicious and well-made sushi. I have been frequenting this restaurant...
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- Superb99 Reviews4.7
Sushi Ryu Japanese restaurant
6595 Applecross Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1K8Ordered out 4 times over the last 6 months via skip. Even after delivery time the food is still tasty and warm.The packages are recyclable and order is correct...
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- Superb130 Reviews4.4
Vietnamese Restaurants
Vietnamese in NanaimoSaigon Kitchen
5148 Metral Dr #2, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2K8This was our first visit to the venue. We were invited by friends who had been there many times. I had checked the menu on line before we went. The online menu...
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- Superb132 Reviews4.6
Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
19-1925 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H1Can't say enough good about this place. Price, quality, tasty..... amazing.On the plus it keeps. Wanted 23 large so bad, but was going to be busy till...
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- Superb150 Reviews4.4
Sealand Pho
101-1240 Stewart Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4C9When they have a sign saying they have the best Pho in town, they mean it! (Sorry, other favorite restaurant, Sealand just took over.) We did an order for...
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- Superb65 Reviews4.4