The list of restaurants below is a great starting point for your checklist of culinary experiences in Nanaimo. We've mostly just listed our favourites for now, and will expand the list over time to describe more of the best restaurants in Nanaimo.
Asteras Greek Taverna (250) 716-0451
347 Wesley St, Downtown Nanaimo, BC
Open until 10 Sun-Thurs, until LATE on Fri/Sat | Asteras is the new pride of downtown Nanaimo for local foodies.…
Acme Food Co. 250-753-0042
14 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5G2
ACMe is a popular place downtown for martinis, sushi, and lots of other good food and drink. The menu at Acme is…
Alexandra's Bistro (250) 729-7134
21-2220 Bowen Rd
Hours of Operation: 11 AM to 9 PM Monday through Saturday 4PM-9PM Sundays
Alice's Restaurant (250) 753-9334
728 Nichol St, Nanaimo, BC
Alice's is NanaimoInformation-approved! | Alice's has a huge menu, but is probably best known for their classic,…
Blue Ginger Restaurant (250) 751-8238
1-5769 Turner Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6L8
Hours of Operation: Mon-Thursday 11:30am-10:00pm Friday-Saturday 11:30am-11:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm-10:00pm
Bold Knight Restaurant (250) 754-6411
1140 Island Highway South, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5K1
Every year, the Bold Knight steak and seafood restaurant wins a local competition for best steaks. | The Bold…
Danforth Deli & Grill 250-591-1742
39 A Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5G3
We are a new deli and grill with a focus on promoting local, organic and artisanal cheeses. We carry many local…
Delicado's Southwestern Café (Downtown) (250) 753-6524
358 Wesley St., Downtown Nanaimo, BC, V9R 2T6
Delicado's is one of the most successful restaurants in Nanaimo, for a variety of reasons. Food is the number one…
Delicado's Southwestern Café (North End) (250) 390-0700
404-6581 Aulds Rd., Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J6
Delicado's is one of the most successful restaurants in Nanaimo, for a variety of reasons. Food is the number one…
Gina's Restaurant (250) 753-5411
47 Skinner Street - PO Box 56, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5K4
Gina's is NanaimoInformation-approved! | If you've never been to Gina's, then you had better go there…
Mahle House (250) 722-3621
2104 Hemer Rd, Cedar, BC, V9X 1L8
The Mahle House is a fine country dining experience overlooking a garden, in an old restored 1903 house in Cedar,…
Mix Restaurant (250) 585-1748
#1-2220 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 1H9
Mix is a new (end of 2010) establishment serving classy sushis and flash fried potatoes, duck spring rolls, steaks,…
Penny's Palapa (250) 753-2150
10 Wharf Street, Nanaimo, BC
This fantastic little restaurant is an absolute must for all locals and visitors who would enjoy excellent Mexican…
Sake House (250) 741-8833
55 - 650 Terminal Ave (Port Place Mall), Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5E2
Well-established Japanese restaurant.
SukkhoThai (250) 591-THAI (8424)
123 Commercial St., Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5G5
Dine-In or Take Out | Open Monday to Friday for Lunch from 11:30-2:00 and Monday to Saturday for Dinner from…
Thirsty Camel Restaurant (250) 753-9313
14 Victoria Cres., Nanaimo, BC
After opening in July ‘04, the Thirsty Camel Café quickly established itself as a cornerstone of authentic ethnic…