What are the best restaurants in Nanaimo that deliver?

Some of the most popular restaurants in Nanaimo that deliver are: Mambo Gourmet Pizza Maggie's Seafood Market - Fish and Chips Flavours of india

What are the best restaurants in Nanaimo that provide takeaway?

Some of the most popular restaurants in Nanaimo that provide takeaway are: Asteras Greek Taverna Nori Japanese Restaurant Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe

What are the most popular restaurants in Nanaimo?

The best restaurants in Nanaimo include: Asteras Greek Taverna Nori Japanese Restaurant Crow & Gate Pub

What are the best restaurants in Nanaimo for families with children?

Some of the best restaurants in Nanaimo for families with children include: Asteras Greek Taverna Nori Japanese Restaurant Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe

What are the best restaurants in Nanaimo for cheap eats?

Some of the most popular restaurants in Nanaimo for cheap eats include: Red's Bakery Umai Sushi Jalapenos Mexican Food

THE 10 BEST Restaurants in Nanaimo - Updated March 2025

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1. The View Oceanside Grill

362 reviewsClosed now

Seafood, Canadian$$ - $$$Menu

0.2 km

Vancouver Island

For starters we had the Camembert and prawns, both amazing, then salmon & hal...

Just back from date night at The View and...

2. Crow & Gate Pub

1,216 reviewsClosed now

Bar, British$$ - $$$Menu

10.9 km

Vancouver Island

Best English Pub in Canada?

... potato salad, and a reasonable beef...

3. Asteras Greek Taverna

1,373 reviewsClosed now

Mediterranean, Greek$$ - $$$

0.3 km

Vancouver Island

rice and baklava.

The lamb shank was also well seasoned b...

4. The Breakfast Nook

61 reviewsClosed now

Cafe, Canadian$$ - $$$

0.4 km

Vancouver Island

One of the best breakfast I have ever had. Service was great. Homemade...

Great Breakfast Spot

5. La Stella Trattoria

245 reviewsClosed today

Italian, Pizza$$ - $$$

0.3 km

Vancouver Island

For an appetizer we had the Arancini and the sauce was very tasty.

Small comfortable place on a quiet street.

6. The Nest Bistro

479 reviewsClosed now

Italian, Fusion$$ - $$$Menu

0.4 km

Vancouver Island

... the outside, so juicy on the inside, risotto and pasta were light and tasty.

The Nest was at the top of a rise and set...

7. Mahle House Restaurant

342 reviewsClosed today

Contemporary, Canadian$$$$

8.8 km

Vancouver Island

We started with the fried bread with garlic hummus which was excellent.

... Rubbed Duck Breast Confit Spring Ro...

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Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe

448

Fusion, Canadian$$ - $$$

Mahle House Restaurant

342

Contemporary, Canadian$$$$

The Nest Bistro

479

Italian, Fusion, Canadian$$ - $$$

La Stella Trattoria

245

Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European$$ - $$$

Troller's Fish & Chips

315

Seafood, Fast food, Canadian$$ - $$$

Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant

685

Brew Pub, Bar, Contemporary, Pub$$ - $$$

Simonholt Restaurant

531

Bar, Seafood, Healthy, Canadian$$ - $$$

Milton Street Public House

Bar, Pub, Canadian$$ - $$$

Smokin' George's BBQ

346

Barbecue, Canadian$$ - $$$

Crow & Gate Pub

1,216

Bar, British, Pub, Canadian$$ - $$$

8. Milton Street Public House

86 reviewsClosed now

Bar, Pub$$ - $$$

0.7 km

Vancouver Island

We stumbled across this delightful restaurant, in a house on Milton Street. A...

Fantastic!!

9. Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant

685 reviewsClosed now

Brew Pub, Bar$$ - $$$Menu

9.7 km

Vancouver Island

Longwood brew and pub restaurant is a location I frequent often with friends...

Best Real Pub in Nanaimo

10. Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe

448 reviewsClosed now

Fusion, Canadian$$ - $$$Menu

0.1 km

Vancouver Island

Service, quality of food and menu options were top notch! Thank you for making...

Korean Breakfast in Nanaimo

11. Nori Japanese Restaurant

896 reviewsClosed now

Japanese, Sushi$$$$

11.3 km

Vancouver Island

I ordered the Sashimi and Sushi Bento 🍱 and it was delicious and super filling.

A wonderful evening

12. Mon Petit Choux

330 reviewsClosed now

French, Cafe$$ - $$$

0 km

Vancouver Island

My cafe in Nanaimo

... with a girlfriend who's from Paris.

13. Smokin' George's BBQ

346 reviewsClosed now

Barbecue, Canadian$$ - $$$Menu

8.7 km

Vancouver Island

Ribs, brisket, slaw and beans.

All the meat had its own uniqueness in...

Budget-friendly bites

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Asteras Greek Taverna

1,373

Mediterranean, Greek$$ - $$$

Crow & Gate Pub

1,216

Bar, British, Pub, Canadian$$ - $$$

The View Oceanside Grill

362

Seafood, Canadian$$ - $$$

Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe

448

Fusion, Canadian$$ - $$$

Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant

685

Brew Pub, Bar, Contemporary, Pub$$ - $$$

Smokin' George's BBQ

346

Barbecue, Canadian$$ - $$$

The Nest Bistro

479

Italian, Fusion, Canadian$$ - $$$

COCO Cafe

136

Cafe, Healthy, Canadian, Soups$$ - $$$

La Stella Trattoria

245

Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European$$ - $$$

Top Notch Burgers

199

Bar, Grill, Canadian$$ - $$$

14. Top Notch Burgers

199 reviewsClosed now

Bar, Grill$$ - $$$Menu

0.2 km

Vancouver Island

Best chowder ever

My server Maddy was amazing, made a...

15. Zougla Restaurant

220 reviewsClosed today

Steakhouse, Mediterranean$$ - $$$Menu

3.3 km

Vancouver Island

Servings are plentiful & we very much enjoyed our meal. It's located very close...

... enjoyed Chicken Souvlaki.. we were ...

16. Melange restaurant

83 reviewsClosed now

Canadian$$ - $$$

0.2 km

Vancouver Island

After hearing my friends race about Melange, I finally got there last evening...

Nice surprise

17. Jalapenos Mexican Food

109 reviewsClosed now

Mexican$

2 km

Vancouver Island

Very good, love the carnitas burrito

I’ve travelled a bunch, in Mexico and...

18. Simonholt Restaurant

531 reviewsClosed now

Bar, Seafood$$ - $$$Menu

11.1 km

Vancouver Island

We love their decorations in the restaurant. Their menu is amazing and the food...

Very nice evening out

19. Alexandra's Bistro

243 reviewsClosed now

Mediterranean, Greek$$ - $$$

5 km

Vancouver Island

I had the Lamb Osso Bucco and my wife the Chicken Souvlaki also delicious.

Good Food, Great Cheese Cake

Cheap eats

Canadian$

Japanese, International, Sushi, Asian$

Jalapenos Mexican Food

109

Mexican$

Javawocky Coffee House

Cafe, Canadian$

Hungry Rooster Kitchen

Polish, Mediterranean, European, Canadian$

Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant

Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Soups$

Drip Coffee

Cafe, Canadian$

Tomo Sushi To Go

Japanese, Sushi, Asian$

Cafe Today

Cafe, Healthy, Canadian$

Tania's Restaurant

Cafe, Diner, Canadian$

20. Le Brunch Cafe

25 reviewsClosed today

Cafe, Canadian$$ - $$$

0.4 km

Vancouver Island

We had the mushroom avocado toast with...

AMAZING, I will come here every time im in Nanaimo

21. Firehouse Grill

381 reviewsClosed now

Seafood, Sushi$$ - $$$

0.4 km

Vancouver Island

We were seated in a timely manner. We had a new server who did a wonderful job...

Tasty lunch on a windy day

22. Kim's Korean BBQ House

63 reviewsClosed now

Asian, Korean$$ - $$$

3 km

Vancouver Island

I also really love the seafood pancake which is also huge! I will never stop...

This is one of my favorite

23. Dinghy Dock Pub & Floating Restaurant

671 reviewsClosed today

Bar, Seafood$$ - $$$Menu

1.5 km

Vancouver Island

I ordered the Halibut burger, delicious.

... salad, fish and chips and grilled p...

24. Bold Knight Restaurant

146 reviewsClosed now

Steakhouse, Seafood$$ - $$$

3.7 km

Vancouver Island

Do not order the lobster Mac and cheese

If you enjoy Lobster, Crab, Prawns this...

25. Milano's Ristorante

320 reviewsClosed now

Italian, Pizza$$ - $$$

11.1 km

Vancouver Island

Milanos is one of our regular "go to" restaurants. The food is always excellent...

The seafood bowtie pasta was absolutely...

26. Kelly's Kitchen

113 reviewsClosed now

Cafe, Diner$$ - $$$

6 km

Vancouver Island

4 of my friends met and all had great breakfast.

Fantastic prices and portion size. One of...

27. Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge

275 reviewsClosed now

Bar, Pub$$ - $$$Menu

0.1 km

Vancouver Island

Salmon burgers were good.

My seafood pasta was amazing last night...

28. Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant

62 reviewsClosed today

Japanese, Sushi$

2.8 km

Vancouver Island

Since travelling through Japan myself, I craved to find an authentic ramen...

Cosy with authentic Japanese food

29. Lighthouse Bistro and Pub

545 reviewsClosed now

Seafood$$ - $$$Menu

0.3 km

Vancouver Island

My husband and I enjoy a wonderful brunch or lunch every Sunday in the...

The cod and halibut were both flaky and...

30. Umai Sushi

177 reviewsClosed now

Japanese, International$Menu

9 km

Vancouver Island

Hands down the best sushi in nanaimo.The sushi comes out very quick. It's...

Good sushi, but not an up scale place

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