Dine About 2024 Business Directory

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Asteras Greek Taverna

250-716-0451

Locally owned and operated with all menu items prepared from scratch in house. 

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Bayside Oceanfront Resort

250-248-8333

The Bayside is a boutique, luxury resort like no other - nestled on the bluff above beautiful Parksville beach, we pride ourselves on offering an uncompromising fusion of west coast authenticity and bespoke luxury. Our guests have come to expect a truly personal experience, where all senses are indulged, the setting is gorgeous, and the memories last a lifetime.

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Bin 4 Burger Lounge Nanaimo

250-933-4224

We are locally owned (Vancouver Island) gourmet burger restaurant! We have a passion for excellent customer service & delicious food. With hand crafted cocktails, local beer & wine, happy hour & late night deals, we are the perfect place to meet & celebrate with friends & family. 

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Bistro Taiyo Japanese Restaurant

250-716-8861

We are the authentic traditional Japanese restaurant. We offer good quality food at reasonable price.

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Camas Restaurant

250-390-3601

We’re a small team of chefs and servers who care. A lot. About a lot of things. Especially food and drink.

That’s why we choose to buy the best ingredients and supplies possible, as close to home as possible. 

It’s why we mince our own meat, bake our own bread, churn our own ice cream, crank our own pasta.

We hope you enjoy our ever-changing offerings.


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Chefs Course

236-544-4654

We bring the experience to you right in your own home or venue.  Every menu, every ingredient, custom to your event.

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Cold Front Gelato

250-591-7719

We specialize in making innovative gelato flavours while respecting the Italian tradition of using local, fresh ingredients. We pride ourselves in our “from scratch” methods that involve the production of our own purées, syrups, and sauces to produce the highest quality, natural gelato.

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Deez Bar and Grill

250-752-8055

Deez Bar and Grill is your Qualicum Beach destination for casual dining! We are locally owned with a passion for offering quality hospitality experiences. We have great weekly features such as Wing Wednesdays, Burger & Beer Thursdays, Fish n Chips Fridays, and Slider Saturdays. Join us daily for lunch and dinner, and for brunch on the weekend. We look forward to hosting you!

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Eve Olive

250-585-5337

100% plant-based restaurant in Nanaimo with many gluten-free options.

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Hearthstone Artisan Bakery

(250)-591-9944

Hearthstone Artisan Bakery specializes in hand-crafted bread, delectable cakes and delicious pastries. You'll find us with weddings, birthdays, break rooms, lunch parties, travellers and every "breakfast is on me!" in the area.

We are proud of our house-made goods featuring local ingredients, and our amazing staff who never fail to create and inspire. We hope that our dedication to the art of baking comes through in every bite of our final products.

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La Stella Pizzeria

250-933-3301

Pride in making locally sourced pizza and ingredients from farmers around central island.

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La Stella Trattoria

778-441-4668

Fresh seasonal ingredients made into delicious hand made pasta and pizza! 

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Mahle House

250-722-3621

The Mahle house has been offering fine dining in Cedar since 1983. Situated in a restored Heritage House on a one-acre property featuring an English style garden. Our philosophy is simple: serve flavorful, unique food in a welcoming environment with relaxed, professional service.

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Melange restaurant

250-740-0163

Melange means to blend in French. We've curated a menu that is meant to be of variety for every customer. Our large cocktail list includes house cocktails, classics, and mocktails! We have an extensive wine list which our owner is always happy to assist in choosing from our wide selection.

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Nanoose Bay Cafe

250-468-0780

Welcome to the Nanoose Bay Cafe! Tucked into Schooner Cove, with panoramic views of Fairwinds Marina, the Nanoose Bay Cafe proudly showcases the Best of BC with every sip, bite, and visit. Savour our menu of West Coast cuisine with Asian influences, enjoy fresh coffee and light fare in the Coffee Shop, shop local artisan goods in the Marketplace, and sip from our extensive BC wine list.

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Nori Japanese Restaurant

250-751-3377

Creative sushi rolls, seasonal Japanese dishes & top-shelf sake.

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Off The Hook Surf Turf Smokery

250-739-5577

Contemporary seafood restaurant offering a 100% gluten free food menu.

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Oh Happy Bake

250-585-8261

Choose Oh Happy Bake for your indulgent cravings! We offer a diverse range of European classics with a North American twist. As a local, ordering from Oh Happy Bake means contributing to the vibrancy of the Nanaimo community and supporting a bake to order business that takes pride in its role within it. With a reputation for consistent excellence, a 5-star rating on Google, friendly service, and the promise of a truly joyful experience.

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Old Town Bakery

250-245-2531

We provide quality, yet affordable, from scratch baking, reminiscent of Grandma's treats.

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Qualicum Beach Cafe

250-752-8146

Welcome to the Qualicum Beach Cafe, a true West Coast hospitality experience with an ocean view! We are locally sourced, family-run, and we embrace our community by supporting local industry through our menu, our Live Music series, fundraisers, and more. Dine daily for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour with a menu that showcases our beautiful West Coast with a dash of Italian influence. We look forward to hosting you soon!

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Rusted Rake Brewing

250-821-1934

Farm to table brewery, Locavores for life,  beautiful farm setting, craft brewery where we grow our own barley for beer production.

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The Beach Club Resort

250-947-2109

We boast the best beachfront patio with spectacular ocean and mountain views for an unbelievable dining experience, perfect for casual comfort or special occasions.  You can kick back with a few beverages, share some nachos or charcuterie or it keep it intimate with our unique fine dining options. We want you to leave feeling full, happy and valued.  Our knowledgeable staff are always on hand to provide recommendations for every occasion and craving.

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The Discovery Room @ VIU

250-740-3668

The Discovery Room is Vancouver Island University’s full-service learning restaurant connecting students with our community patrons. Learning by doing, Hospitality Management and Culinary Students together serve up a contemporary dining experience. By experiencing the Discovery Room, your support fuels our student’ growth and education.

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The Modern

250-754-5022

Wild Inspired, there is so much beautiful food grown in and around Vancouver Island we wanted to take inspiration from the game meats, foraged food and beautiful coast of British Columbia.

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The Old City Station Pub

250-716 0030

The top destination for casual pub food.  Some of the best chicken wings in Nanaimo. Simple dishes and drinks done well in the heart of downtown Nanaimo. We were also ranked Nanaimo's top Sports Bar with 14 4K Tv's and 2 huge projectors. We offer something for everyone, sports, great food, 24 beer taps, dancing, and much more.

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The Rocking Horse Pub

250-468-1735

A traditional English-style pub nestled in the heart of the picturesque Nanoose countryside, popular with both locals and tourists. Our menu offers something for everyone, with an emphasis on heart-warming traditional English pub fare in a warm, welcoming environment. Cozy up beside the fire in the cold months, or enjoy our stunning garden patio in the warmer ones! Our staff will go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and at home.

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The View Oceanside Grill

778-441-4229

We are Nanaimo’s #1 seafood restaurant and locally owned!

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White Sails Brewing

250-754-2337

We are a community-oriented, accessible and inclusive gathering space specializing in house-made, award-winning craft beer. We curate locally sourced spirits for cocktails, local coffee for our full cocktail bar, and local ingredients for our menu. 

We're happy host a variety of events and groups in our large, 100+ seat west-coast Taproom. With inclusive design and a family endorsement, the White Sails Taproom is a community gathering space for all.

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Wild Poppy Market

250-924-8696

We offer thoughtful and delicious gluten-free meals and baked goods made in house daily. The market is also stocked with a variety of local retail food products & gluten free staples.

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Arbutus Distillery
Asteras Greek Taverna
Bayside Oceanfront Resort
Bin 4 Burger Lounge Nanaimo
Bistro Taiyo Japanese Restaurant
Camas Restaurant
Chefs Course
Cold Front Gelato
Deez Bar and Grill
Eve Olive
Gina's Mexican Café
Hearthstone Artisan Bakery
Horang
La Stella Pizzeria
La Stella Trattoria
Mahle House
Melange restaurant
Nanoose Bay Cafe
Nori Japanese Restaurant
Off The Hook Surf Turf Smokery
Oh Happy Bake
Old Town Bakery
Qualicum Beach Cafe
Rusted Rake Brewing
The Beach Club Resort
The Discovery Room @ VIU
The Modern
The Old City Station Pub
The Rocking Horse Pub
The View Oceanside Grill
White Sails Brewing
Wild Poppy Market