The View Oceanside Grill
A casual fine dining restaurant located in downtown Nanaimo with a tremendous view of the harbor. Offers new and old trends using local ingredients in a scratch kitchen. Bar contains some of the finest local beers and wines.
www.theviewnanaimo.ca
Sushi Waa
Located across the highway from Living Forest in Southgate Shopping Centre. Eat in or order something to-go and enjoy it in the comfort of your site!
www.sushiwaa.com
Crow & Gate Pub
English-style Pub and garden located in the countryside. Licensed for patrons 19 and up. Sorry, no minors.
www.crowandgate.ca
Smokin' George's BBQ
Heavenly pulled pork, beef brisket, pork ribs, chicken, and sausage; plus fresh baked cornbread, hand cut buckets of fries and homemade bbq sauces and dressings.
www.smokingeorgesbbq.com
Longwood Brew Pub & Restaurant
Fresh and local West Coast cuisine combined with in-house handcrafted Ales and Lagers, all served up in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
www.longwoodbrewpub.com
Asteras Greek Taverna
Located in the heart of the Old City Quarter, Asteras is an authentic Greek restaurant known for its traditional foods, warm Greek atmosphere and a focus on excellent hospitality.
www.asteras.ca
Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe
A farm-to-table restaurant located in downtown Nanaimo, offering vegan and gluten free options. One of our favourite places for breakfast or lunch!
www.gabrielscafe.ca
Mahle House Restaurant
Charming 1904 heritage building with ornamental and vegetable gardens. Focus on fresh and local ingredients with warm professional service in a casual upscale environment.
www.mahlehouse.ca
Huong Lan Vietnamese Restaurant
Family owned and operated since 1998, Huong Lan is where the locals go to experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine on Vancouver Island. Pho-nomenal!
www.lanfood.ca
LaStella Trattoria
The home of Nanaimo’s first wood fire pizza oven and arguably the best hand made pasta in town! Also, host to the Living Forest staff Christmas party for multiple years (it’s THAT good). Located in the Old City Quarter. Gluten free options available.
https://www.lastellatrattoria.com/
Melange
Local ingredients arranged into creative dishes and accompanied by delicious cocktails make for a savory dining experience at this eclectic downtown Nanaimo restaurant.
http://www.melangenanaimo.ca/
Top Notch Burgers
What do you get when you combine a house-ground and hand-crafted patty, a baked-today bun, and locally sourced ingredients? A Top Notch burger! Stop by for a hearty plate while you’re exploring downtown Nanaimo. Gluten free options, too.
https://topnotchnanaimo.ca/
IronWorks Cafe & Creperie
Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory, you can find a crepe that fits the bill at Ironworks. They also offer seasonal crafted coffee and tea flights – why try just one drink when you could try four?
https://ironworkscafe.ca/
Maggie’s Fish & Chips
A seafood market & restaurant located across the highway from Living Forest in Southgate Shopping Centre. Don’t let the casual dining space fool you – some say that Maggie’s has the best fish and chips in town. No fuss, just great fish!https://www.maggieseafoodmarket.com/