Lighthouse Bistro & Pub

Located on the Waterfront, the setting is a perfect place to dine indoors overlooking the stunning harbour or outside on the waterfront patio. They serve a delectable array of fine cuisine to gourmet burgers in the Bistro and the Pub! Both sides features tasty craft… Read More

Bar Luna Taco Bar

Luna is a modern cantina-style restaurant featuring a fusion of Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican comfort food with an upmarket twist along with creative cocktails. They were drawn to their location in downtown Nanaimo because it was the beautiful, old firehall - one of the most… Read More

White Sails Brewing

White Sails is an award-winning brewery with a large, west-coast inspired Taproom located in downtown Nanaimo. They brew a wide range of modern and traditional brews inspired by Island living, focusing on developing clean, crisp, quality beers that provide a window into the community… Read More

The Grand Cru Restaurant at The Grand Hotel

Our Grand Cru Restaurant offers a West Coast fusion cuisine and is home to Nanaimo’s only Whiskey Bar and a selection of over 150 whiskies. Their restaurant offers an outdoor patio nestled in the hotel’s garden. Enjoy a meal paired with a drink from their… Read More

Gina’s Mexican Cafe

Gina's Mexican Cafe is a locally owned and operated, family-run restaurant that was established in 1986. This funky, colourful Mexican restaurant is often referred to as the "pink house on the hill" and is known for it's fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Gina's serves fresh and tasty… Read More

Eve Olive

Eve Olive offers fresh ingredients, tasty meals at an all plant-based restaurant in Nanaimo! They offer dishes influenced by various cultures, using plant-based ingredients to deliver savoury flavours and creative dishes. As Nanaimo’s first vegan restaurant, they are pleased to offer wines, beers, and cocktails… Read More

Ironworks Café & Crêperie

Ironworks Café and Crêperie is a cozy cafe offering fresh locally roasted Italian coffee and delicious ‘made from scratch’ crêpes. They feature a delicious array of Belgian crêpes with the traditional Belgian batter, a buckwheat gluten-free batter and a soy based vegan batter. Each… Read More

Mélange Nanaimo

At Mélange, the team of dedicated, enthusiastic, good-food fanatics are devoted to providing the highest level of service and best-tasting meals for the community. They believe that the food we eat matters and work hard to serve imaginative dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, served… Read More

Minnoz Restaurant + Lounge at the Coast Bastion Hotel

Enjoy elegant, casual dining with a focus on West Coast cuisine. From housemade breakfasts to enticing appetizers to an extensive offering of Happy Hour specials, their menu is sure to satisfy. Discover a new sense of place in downtown Nanaimo at the Coast Bastion… Read More