Dining & Cafés in Nanaimo
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Arbutus Distillery
Nanaimo craft distillery and cocktail lounge making award-winning spirits from 100% BC-grown ingredients.
Banh Mi An
Vietnamese counter eatery in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter built around made-to-order banh mi sandwiches.
Dinghy Dock Pub
A floating pub and family restaurant off Protection Island near Nanaimo, reached by passenger ferry and open daily for food and drinks on the water.
Firehouse Grill
Downtown Nanaimo restaurant serving west-coast-inspired Cajun grill dishes and fusion sushi, with a craft beverage program of cocktails, beer and wine.
Gabriel's Cafe
Counter-service farm-to-fork cafe on Commercial Street serving breakfast and all-day dishes made with produce from nearby Vancouver Island farms.
La Stella Trattoria
Cozy Italian trattoria in the Old City Quarter serving housemade pasta and seasonal dishes, Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
Lighthouse Bistro & Pub
Waterfront bistro and pub on Nanaimo's harbour at Anchor Way, serving seafood, pub classics and drinks with floatplane and island views.
Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant
One of Vancouver Island's original brewpubs, on Turner Road in Nanaimo, pairing house-brewed beer with a full restaurant menu and patio.
Mahle House Restaurant
Second-generation family fine-dining restaurant in Cedar, serving flavourful seasonal dishes just south of Nanaimo since 1983.
Milton Street Public House
Neighbourhood pub in a restored 1892 heritage house in Nanaimo's Old City Quarter, casual fare and drinks.
Modern Cafe
Historic restaurant, lounge and café on Commercial Street in downtown Nanaimo serving lunch, dinner, brunch and drinks.
Mrs. Riches Club Cafe
A Nanaimo restaurant and cafe on Fraser Street serving an eclectic international menu and offering full-service event catering, open Monday through Saturday.
Regard Coffee Roasters
A Nanaimo coffee roaster and retail shop roasting since 2015, selling whole-bean coffee online and at its Metral Drive shop and supplying wholesale customers.
The Bees Knees Cafe & Catering
Nanaimo coffee shop and caterer with espresso, baked goods, and gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.
The View Oceanside Grill
Downtown Nanaimo oceanside restaurant serving fresh seafood, meat and pasta made to order, inside the Best Western Dorchester on Church Street.
Troller's Fish & Chips
Waterfront fish and chips shop on Wharf Street in Nanaimo, part of the Off the Hook family, with gluten-free options, open Thursday to Sunday.
White Rabbit Coffee Co.
Daytime coffee shop in Nanaimo's restored heritage train station pairing espresso drinks with scratch-baked goods, largely gluten-free and vegan.
White Sails Brewing
Downtown Nanaimo craft brewery and taproom pouring west-coast-inspired beers across from Maffeo Sutton Park.
Wolf Brewing Company
Locally owned Nanaimo brewery and taproom, The Wolf Den, with pizza, live music and a pup-friendly patio.
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