Guidebook for Nanaimo
Food Scene
Authentic and legendary. This restaurant is an all time standby. Fish tacos. For sure.
36 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gina's Mexican Cafe
47 Skinner St Authentic and legendary. This restaurant is an all time standby. Fish tacos. For sure.
It's a great way to start the day!
I always order scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Menno is addicted to the french toast. Lattes are smooth! Linda the owner is so friendly. Make sure to say hello!
26 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mon Petit Choux
120 Commercial StIt's a great way to start the day!
I always order scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Menno is addicted to the french toast. Lattes are smooth! Linda the owner is so friendly. Make sure to say hello!
Amazing pizza and handmade pasta. The Fungi pizza is out of this world.
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Stella Trattoria
321 Wesley StAmazing pizza and handmade pasta. The Fungi pizza is out of this world.
2 Chefs Affair
123B Commercial StAwesome breakfast!
Gabriel's Cafe
39 Commercial StreetYou simply have to eat here!
Try the green curry
Tandoori Junction Indian Cuisine
489 Wallace StKasira Fine Thai Cuisine
6-6404 Metral Dr Best Thai in town. Hands down
Pho VTa Vietnamese Restaurant
1601 Bowen RdPho A Dong Restaurant
428 Fitzwilliam St Great lunch stop for Pho!
This is my favourite summer patio by far!!!!!! This is worth the drive. Check out Coombs market and enjoy this dining experience!
72 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria
2310 Alberni HwyThis is my favourite summer patio by far!!!!!! This is worth the drive. Check out Coombs market and enjoy this dining experience!
These little costly cupcakes are worth every penny! Fresh and delish!!!!! Treat yourself.
A Wee Cupcakery
407 Fitzwilliam StThese little costly cupcakes are worth every penny! Fresh and delish!!!!! Treat yourself.
We have not been here since the new owner's took over in the Spring of 2017. Lovely dockside venue.
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Penny's Palapa Restaurant
10 Wharf StWe have not been here since the new owner's took over in the Spring of 2017. Lovely dockside venue.
Rewsters
223 Commercial StGreat downtown location. Good food. Friendly service. I like their Ceasar salad.
Aladdin's Cafe
67 Victoria CrescentSuper yummy middle eastern cuisine.
Mambo Gourmet Pizza
238 C Victoria CrescentTry the Spinny Delight!
Gateway to India Restaurant
202 Fourth StGreat Indian food close by!
Firehouse Grill
75 Victoria RdLovely atmosphere. Harbour view. Great sushi.
Great vegan and raw restaurant/juice bar
I love the caesar salad!
Power House Living Foods Commercial St.
200 Commercial StGreat vegan and raw restaurant/juice bar
I love the caesar salad!
Rawmbas
1850 Northfield RoadRaw foods- LOVE the falafel wrap.
Parks & Nature
Mount Benson
Awesome hike!
Westwood Lake
Great 6 km loop for walking, running, and swimming!
Morrell Sanctuary
787 Nanaimo Lakes RdParke ng Colliery Dam
635 Wakesiah AveNeck Point Park
1055 Morningside DrNewcastle Island
Shopping
Flying Fish
180 Commercial StArtzi Stuff
2 Church StBoutique gallery featuring fun and affordable local wares
Drinks & Nightlife
Katz Lounge
121 Bastion St Great martinis
White Sails Brewing
125 Comox RdEnglish Pub with amazing garden seating area in the summer and a cozy fireplace in the winter!
95 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Crow and Gate
2313 Yellow Point RdEnglish Pub with amazing garden seating area in the summer and a cozy fireplace in the winter!
If there is a good band playing, this is the quintessential Nanaimo bar.
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Queen's
34 Victoria CrescentIf there is a good band playing, this is the quintessential Nanaimo bar.
The Vault
499 Wallace Stcozy vibe. Live music. Popular hangout
LevelTwo Nightclub
170 170 Skinner StI don't know , but our son goes ;)
Evolve NightClub
241 Skinner StWe don't do this anymore, but it is one of two places in town.
The Nanaimo Bar
2-75 Front StEssentials
Thrifty Foods
114 Purvis LnQuality Foods Harewood
867 Bruce AveCo-op Gas Bar
877 Bruce AveLocal butcher + great selection if you decide to cook in . They even carry dutch licorice!
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nesvog Meats And Sausage Company
1533 Estevan RdLocal butcher + great selection if you decide to cook in . They even carry dutch licorice!
Pub is now closed but the beer and wine store is open and conveniently a block away
Harewood Arms Pub Is Closed
508 Eighth StPub is now closed but the beer and wine store is open and conveniently a block away
Everything Else
Super fun "island" pub. Take the ferry, or ask us for a ride in our dingy!
86 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Dinghy Dock Pub
8 Pirates Ln Super fun "island" pub. Take the ferry, or ask us for a ride in our dingy!
Urban yoga studio with great offerings and a friendly community vibe
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
OmTown Yoga
43 Commercial StUrban yoga studio with great offerings and a friendly community vibe
Arts & Culture
Nanaimo Art Gallery
150 Commercial St