FOOD & DRINK

Explore Nanaimo's sip & taste offerings.

Indulge in the culinary delights of our harbor city, where a rich tapestry of restaurants downtown awaits to satisfy every palate. From family-friendly eateries to gourmet dining, our guide is constantly updated to help you and your family discover your next favorite meal.

Featured Food & Eats

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barBURRITO

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From our guacamole to our fresh toppings, our food is a healthy alternative to traditional fast-food fare. Our food combines everything you love about old-fashioned cuisine with a new twist. We may not be the only burrito in town, but we’ve certainly raised the bar. Find out what you’ve been missing at BarBurrito Nanaimo. Read more...

Cold Front Gelato

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OUR COMMITMENT To make traditional, innovative, and locally sourced flavours, as sustainably as possible. Our journey began in Bologna, Italy, studying the traditional methods of gelato production. The goal, to create a world class gelato right here on Vancouver Island. The result is a mixture of traditional and innovative flavours, made fresh daily, drawing inspiration from Italy and the West-Coast. One important tradition is our commitment to as many local producers and Read more...

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Craft Fare

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Craft Fare is a speciality Eatery and Taproom serving an Island sourced menu of comfort food plates Read more...

Firehouse Grill

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BOOKING POLICY To book a table please phone 250-716-0323 between 11am-9pm and provide your name, phone number, the number of guests, and the date/time of your desired reservation. We accept a limited amount of bookings for groups of 5-8 people. For booking larger groups please contact us ahead of time at firehousegrill@hotmail.ca Due to COVID-19, a reduced number of tables are available for Read more...

Gabriel’s Cafe

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Farm-to-fork cafe fare, including breakfast & vegan options, in a relaxed atmosphere. We started small, but we’ve always had big ideas. When we opened Gabriel’s Cafe we knew people in our community were hungry for something different, something fresh. When we moved from our cozy 200-square-foot “incubator” on Commercial St. to a spacious storefront down the block, we were Read more...